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"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Bannockburn Baptist Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jump Wild
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX

Located between Austin and Dripping Springs, TX, and close to Belterra Village, this five bedroom, 2-acre Hill Country home is perfect for accessing any local event (weddings, wine country, breweries/distilleries, BBQ, SXSW, ACL, Formula 1, Longhorn Football, Perdernales Falls State Park, LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX, WWII Museum, golf courses, and lakes). The home has a fully-stocked kitchen, cable TVs, WiFi, phone, fishing pond, fire pit, BBQ pit, pool table, and multiple refridgerators. The five bedrooms sleep 10 comfortably in beds, but with pull-out sofa beds and roll-away beds, the home can comfortably accommodate 16 people.
Distances (and times) to:
Downtown Austin, TX – 17 miles (26 minutes)
Dripping Springs, TX – 6 miles (10 minutes)
F1 Circuit of the Americas – 30 miles (38 minutes)
Darrell K.Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium (Longhorns Football) - 19 miles (27 minutes)
Austin-Bergstrom Airport – 22 miles (28 minutes)
Fredericksburg, TX – 62 miles (68 minutes)
Lakeway, TX – 17 miles (32 minutes)
Canyon Lake – 38 miles (48 minutes)
Lake Austin (Hula Hut) – 17 miles (32 minutes)
Lake LBJ – 47 miles (59 minutes)
Driftwood / Salt Lick BBQ - 9 miles (15 minutes)
Wimberley, TX - 21 miles (28 minutes)
Gruene, TX - 43 miles (57 minutes)

Please note that the added "Property Fee" of $15/night is actually applied towards local (City of Dripping Springs) 7% Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) which are not collected by VRBO.
VRBO is obligated to collect a separate 6% Accommodations Tax for the State of Texas.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Bannockburn Baptist Church. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Bannockburn Baptist Church and 7 minutes from Jump Wild
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Forfieture of deposit for smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 29

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please be respectful if neighbors' privacy.
Additional charge of $25 per pet
No parking on street. No parking on grass. No parking on property across the street or next door.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dog door w/ lock available.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Bunk room, board games, cable TV,

Events

No events allowed
No extra parking onsite or nearby.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Forfieture of deposit for smoking.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No extra parking onsite or nearby.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

"rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs
"rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs

"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful home. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive to any questions we had and instructions for the property were very clear. Our only wish for the property is that we could have stayed there longer. We needed the home for our daughter’s wedding at a nearby venue. We would have loved to fish in the pond and enjoy the fire pit but we were so busy with the wedding. We would love to come back for a relaxing stay and enjoy the comforts of the home and property. We did see some deer running through the yard in the early mornings and evenings we were there, which was a highlight for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing wedding weekend!

Stayed here with our wedding party
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house/Great stay

Lots of room in this house to spread out and enjoy family and friends. The host was amazing to work with and communicated very well. He checked in with us and made sure everything was going well. Very accommodating. If you’re looking for a quiet place to gather and relax: this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cozy property

We enjoyed our family time with plenty of sleeping arrangements, beautiful outdoors and kitchen space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy K A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette weekend

This property is beautiful and very spacious. The weekend was for my daughter's girl's getaway before her wedding. There was plenty of room for 12 of us to gather for eating and playing games. Several areas outside to enjoy as well. We had no shortage of places to sleep and plenty of refrigerator space for food and drinks. We even had the wine tour company pick us up at the house. Perfect location. Close enough to all the conveniences and also feeling secluded and out of the hustle and bustle right outside the neighborhood. We had a great time and will stay again if in the area. All the birds and deer were an added bonus. Thanks Rudy!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great homebase for family and friends

Our family stayed at Rudy's Nest for a family wedding weekend. Great house, spacious, picturesque location, and close to everything in Dripping Springs. The owner was great at communication, access was easy, and the owner very kindly mailed us a dress that we inadvertently left behind, at no cost. Overall, a lovely home in which to spend a few days in Dripping Springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

We stayed with 8 of our friends to see the total eclipse. The house is very spacious and well equipped. All was as listed. Rudy always communicated very promptly, I highly recommend this rental property for groups of friends or family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property!

The entire experience was extraordinary! It was easily booked and communication with the owner was exceptional! He even personally came by to bring us more towels and fill us in on the property and local attractions- very hospitable! The house was very clean with lots of room for our entire family… and 5 beautiful bathrooms were appreciated with all of our teenagers! The grounds provided lots of entertainment.. fishing, lots of room for games, and celebrating each day at night around the firepit! We would all highly recommend this property!! Five stars all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and Cozy

Absolutely loved the space this house provided for everyone. Very open concept and allowed our family to spend some great quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, clean beautiful home

This home has everything you need to make your stay comfortable! We had a big group so we did cook and enjoyed the full kitchen! There was not one thing I can think of that this home did not have! Saw a few deer and a beautiful buck as well! Incredible amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Ideal

This stay was more than we could have asked for! The check in was ideal, house was better than expected, amenities were plentiful and communication with the host was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Gorgeous home with plenty of space for all guests to spend time together or do their own thing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway place

Rudy was absolutely amazing!!! The place was immaculate. Highly recommend if you plan on staying in the area. You will not be disappointed!! Hopeful to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MAri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mari

Cozy, privet property. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good, but no pool (though VRBO listing says there is)

Convenient location, plenty of room for sleeping 12 of us, nice outdoor area for hanging out, & overall a pleasant stay. However, the VRBO listing specifically says that it has a pool under "pool & spa", which was part of my filter requirements for booking a location. This is NOT TRUE; there is a pond that is not swimmable & a pool table (though I think this is separately listed on VRBO), but this lack was a major disappointment for our group. Some other details that were not as jarring, but need noting: the smoke detector looks like it has been removed upstairs, a door hinge came off when we opened the purple room door, a faucet head is missing from the master bathroom, & a red light/wastewater alarm went off outside at 1am. We would recommend this stay, but the VRBO listing needs to match what actually is present. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home and property!

We rented for our daughter’s wedding weekend and the house was great for hosting my family. All 8 of us fit with room to spare. We had a small bridal brunch and it was the perfect hosting house. Communication with the owner/manager could not have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for families!

Plenty of room for all of our family. Loved the backyard and pond area. Beds were comfy, great showers. Perfect for our family while attending a wedding for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family House

Very nice home for our Family wedding. Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C., Coral Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic spot for a house full of family!

We were in town for my nieces wedding and this home had more than enough space to accommodate my group of nine friends and cousins. None of the single people had to share a room or a bathroom, with the exception of the fighter plane room. It was practically perfect! The communication with the host, the check-in process, and departure were all so simple. If you're in town for a wedding weekend or just exploring the countless distilleries, wineries, and breweries in the area, this is a perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space!

Location was perfect. We had several people stay with us and it was never crowded! The outdoor space is a wonderful gathering area. Owners were flexible and responsive! Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home

Loved the space for three families to stay of various ages. My neice married a short few miles away and we even had her bridal luncheon which was beautiful on the long table and had plenty of room in the kitchen and dining to host all 20. Loved the balcony and delighted watching the deer randomly. A great place to have the teens enjoy a pool game or watch a movie as cousins. Host was available for anything we needed. House was clean and everything beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

This is a wonderful property. We stayed here with family for a wedding and hosted the rehearsal dinner. Lots of beds and fridge space! Rudy was super nice. We saw deer almost every day and the pond and fire ring were extra fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Austin Baby Shower

The property is great. This is our second time to stay there. We had a wonderful time both times! The host was great to work with. Only issue with me was that the fees are a bit high with this one, we had to fork out the refundable deposit and pay for a non-refundable insurance policy. Seemed a bit too much. But regardless, I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H., Tioga, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Family Friendly Home

We had a wonderful family stay for our daughters wedding. Our guest were very impressed and complementary of how nice the house and property was. The house is very roomy and we never felt crowded. The host is very responsive and super accommodating. They even stopped by with a load of firewood for the backyard fire pit which we enjoyed sitting around while we visited with our family. Thank you Rudy for making a special weekend even more special!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just stayed there

We went for a short hike but spent the entire remainder of the 4 day stay at the house. The fishing pond was a big hit! 17 of us, ages 2 to 71, were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022