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Family & Dog Friendly Cabin ~ Peaceful Hill Country Escape ~Night Skys

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 579.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Harper, TX
  • Chisholm Trail Winery
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family & Dog Friendly Cabin ~ Peaceful Hill Country Escape ~Night Skys

Peaceful Hill Country Retreat – Family & Dog Friendly- Night Skies

Escape to the heart of Texas Hill Country and experience the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and relaxation. Nestled on the back four acres of our property, this charming cabin offers a serene getaway for families, friends, or couples looking to unwind. Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat from city life, a home base for exploring Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Junction, and Mason, or a perfect spot to stargaze under the stunning night skies, our cabin provides the ideal setting.

Your Home Away from Home
Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, our cabin accommodates up to five guests (with space for a sixth) and is fully equipped for a stress-free stay.

Inviting Living Space

Open-concept living and kitchen area
Plush couch for relaxing
Large-screen TV with DVD player
Selection of DVDs, books, and board games

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Full-size refrigerator/freezer
Oven/stove & microwave
Keurig & standard coffee maker
Toaster & essential cookware

Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements

Master Bedroom – Queen-size bed with soft bedding and ample storage
Second Bedroom – Twin bunk bed, dresser, TV with DVD player, and a portable bassinet (great for kids)
Loft Space – Twin bed and small foldout sofa

Relaxing Bathroom

Shower and deep soaking bathtub combo
Plush towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer

Outdoor Bliss

Step outside and embrace the peaceful surroundings. Sip your morning coffee while watching the deer roam, or unwind in the evening under a breathtaking star-filled sky.

Firepit & S’mores Kit – Gather around for a classic Hill Country experience (we are currently under a fire ban so the fire pit is locked and unusable at this time)
Grill & Picnic Area – Outdoor dining with a grill, picnic table, and seating area
Hammock & Scenic Views – Lounge in the hammock or explore the property’s four scenic acres

A Special Place

This cabin holds a special place in our hearts—it was our family’s retreat while our main home was being built, creating cherished memories with our grandson. Now, we invite you to make your own unforgettable moments here. Whether you're looking to relax, explore local wineries, or visit historic towns, this cozy getaway is the perfect spot.

Additional Details:
✔ Dog Friendly
✔ Family Friendly
✔ Located 8.2 miles from downtown Harper

Book your stay today and experience the peaceful charm of the Texas Hill Country!

Property Location: Situated on the back 4 acres of our 12-acre property, approximately 138ft behind our home, with a picturesque pasture view. Our home faces west, while the cabin faces north, ensuring privacy for both guests and hosts. Access to the cabin is via a separate road, ensuring your peace and privacy.

Note: Hunting is not permitted on the property.

Please keep in mind that you're renting a cozy cabin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, where encounters with wildlife like snakes, deer, and raccoons are possible. If you decide to explore the four acres surrounding the cabin, we advise staying on designated trails and avoiding tall grass areas. Enjoy the serenity of nature, but stay vigilant and be cautious when driving at night, especially as deer tend to roam near roadsides.

Additionally, being in the countryside, you might come across various bugs, scorpions, and spiders. While we regularly employ pest control measures as well as personally treating the cabin in between, it's still possible to see some pest and bugs indoor. Rest assured, we do our best to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Just a quick note: There is a camera located behind the cabin on our property, facing the road. It’s not directed at the cabin and is simply there to monitor the area. It’s not on the back 4 acres where the cabin is, but it is on our property. We just want to make you aware in case it’s visible.

Property manager

Kelli and Will O'Donnell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children can not be left at cabin unattended
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
MUST notify owner and pay $50 if bringing a dog
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outdoors only ~ including vaping
Dogs ~ only one allowed per check-in with a $50 nonrefundable pet fee Camera on our property, not cabin property, facing road for area monitoring.
No loud music allowed Make/color of car/cars required before arrival NO outside guest permitted on the property without prior consent from owners
14 day stay maximum allowed 3rd Party bookings are ot allowed Gated property - Guest are required to close gate behind them.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Harper

Located in Harper, this cabin is in a rural area. Hill Country Arts Foundation and Kathleen Cook Art Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hye Meadow Winery and Chisholm Trail Winery. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Harper, TX

What's nearby

  • Chisholm Trail Winery - 33 min drive - 38.1 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 37 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 39 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center - 39 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Schreiner University - 40 min drive - 47.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Dog Friendly Cabin ~ Peaceful Hill Country Escape ~Night Skys pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Family & Dog Friendly Cabin ~ Peaceful Hill Country Escape ~Night Skys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Dog Friendly Cabin ~ Peaceful Hill Country Escape ~Night Skys?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & Dog Friendly Cabin ~ Peaceful Hill Country Escape ~Night Skys located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 25 miles (40 km) of Hye Meadow Winery, Kathleen Cook Art Studio and Hill Country Arts Foundation. Stonehenge II and Copper Cactus are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cabin in the Hill Country

The cabin was very clean and nicely decorated. Lots of deer around to watch in the evenings and mornings. Hosts were great! They made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

We had a great stress free time here! The host were so nice and welcoming to me and my family. They made it a great experience for my son's small birthday celebration. Definitely coming back for our next getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Country Cabin!

The host family anticipated every need! The cabin was private, clean as a whistle and beautifully decorated! The property was breathtaking! Being able to watch deer and other wildlife was such a treat for the soul! Thank You, Kelli and Will!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was supposed to be a solo trip but my then childhood friend became my fiance. Through lifes many challenges 25yrs later here we are soon to be matrix married. Thank hou for an anachronism a most memorable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts were great. The cabin was so cute, very clean, had everything we needed. The stars, so many stars in the night sky! And flowers in every field. And deer everywhere. Such a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most Memorable Mother/Daughter Weekend

The girls and I chose this precious cabin and planned our weekend activities afterwards! Kelli and Will were the most gracious hosts - the cabin had everything we needed, was so comfortable and relaxing! The views were outstanding. Seeing deer and wildlife roam about added to our relaxing weekend. We highly recommend this sweet cabin for any one or group that wants to get away! It's the perfect distance from surrounding touristy spots!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Kelli and Will’s cabin is immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, and absolutely lovely. We had a couple of unfortunate accidents and insisted we have a relaxing stay. Kelli is an amazing hostess (5⭐️). (We are sure will is too but had no interaction with him.). We would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W., Harper, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Great getaway with friendly host. Highly recommend it if you are in the area or just want to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

We chose this cabin for our girl trip, and we’re so happy we did! We had a great time in spite of an unexpected cold front. The cabin was perfect, so cute, you won’t be disappointed. Will and Kelli are awesome host, so thoughtful and accommodating. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

Kelli was a wonderful host. She truly thought of everything. This cabin is great for a peace and quiet get away. Great for star gazing and sitting around the fire pit. Full kitchen was a real plus. Also allowing one dog made it a true family vacation! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stop over

Great property location and very nice and spacious. Good place to relax at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Visit

We stayed 2 nights on our way to Big Bend as a half way point. Property nicely decorated and everything we needed inside to have a nice stay. Saw a lot of deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded

Will & Kelli are fantastic, the cabin was well appointed and comfortable. It's a terrific spot on high elevation that was perfect for watching two big thunder-storms roll in on two different evenings. Also great for star-gazing and watching the 'super' moon rise during the time we were there. Will be back. The Longhorn Cafe in Harper was great for breakfast & lunch too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starry Nights and Tranquil Days

I had a most enjoyable time relaxing at a lovely place in the hill country of Texas. I visited Will and Kelli's Vrbo with my 90-year old dad and my nine month old dog. We loved the quiet of the environment and Taka loved to see/smell/dream of the deer wandering about. The outside of the cabin was basic; the inside, welcoming and nicely decorated. The pictures do it justice. All my cooking needs were accommodated and the cabin had a well-stocked pantry. Of the few questions we had, Will and Kelli were right on it. I most enjoyed sitting at the outside table with my dad and my dog and watching the spectacularly colorful sunsets. We were truly lucky when a rain shower left us with a double rainbow, two perfect arcs stretching from horizon to horizon, its beauty unparalleled. Such a treat for my dad! Highly recommend for a peaceful setting and gracious hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away!

This is just what we were looking for. Remote, private and beautiful. The cabin had everything we needed. We enjoyed stargazing at night and watching the wildlife during the day. A nice short drive to Fredericksburg and other great stops. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This property is out in the country, so it was very peaceful. Tons of stars at night! The cabin is decorated really cute and well supplied. We liked that they had a regular coffee maker and a kurig single coffee maker. Watch for deer on your drive out there!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super clean cabin

The cabin was super clean! Decorated very nice and had everything we needed. Loved watching all the deer in the morning and evening. Definitely a no frills exterior but exceeded all expectations on the inside. Hosts were super sweet and responded promptly when asked a question. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

JASON B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway

Nice, private cabin. Lots of wildlife and wildflowers when we were there. The only thing I recommend is to bring spices if you plan on cooking, and they have everything else you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wonderful getaway

It was fantastic. Quiet comfortable, everything we needed, space to walk around Anything we needed they provided for us . They really went over the top to make our stay fantastic. Will go here again and tell people about it I'm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Willis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an awesome stay. We really enjoyed the location and all the wildlife. The house was really cute and comfortable. Only 20 minutes from Fredericksburgs. Would highly recommend for couples or families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Great place to rest and relax. Very clean property and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

Nice little cabin! Lots of room for kids and nice yard for dogs. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and clean

Our stay was great, the owners were welcoming and quick to respond. The home is very well kept, clean and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Choice!

Very centrally located place to stay. Super clean and well stocked. Perfect place to get away. Tons of deer and other wildlife around. Definitely would stay again. Clean quiet and comfortable. Loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and private cabin

Communication with the hosts was easy and efficient. The hosts provided excellent directions and instructions, resulting in an effortless check in/out process. The cabin was spotless, well stocked, and absolutely adorable. Definitely more spacious than I had anticipated. There was a great assortment of DVD’s, books, board games, magazines, and a binder detailing nearby restaurants and shopping. By far, this is the absolute best VRBO that my husband and I have stayed at. The entire cabin is immaculate, organized, and comfortable. The cabin has a great fenced in yard with manicured green grass, outdoor table and chairs to enjoy watching the deer, birds, and butterflies. It was so relaxing and peaceful to enjoy our morning coffee outside while watching the wildlife and all the beautiful wildflowers. The sunrises and sunsets are just beautiful here. The thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and love that the hosts have put into the cabin and property as well as the privacy makes this place so special and serene. We highly recommend this VRBO! Thank you, for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelli and Will O'Donnell

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My husband, a proud Texan native, and I couldn't be more different in our journeys across the United States. While I've traversed from one coast to the other, fate led me to Texas on a whim and a dream. Little did I envision that amidst this vast state, I'd find not only my soulmate but also become the proud owner of 12 sprawling acres, a space we joyously share with others.

Beyond our professional lives, we relish moments immersed in nature, scouring for Native American artifacts, navigating tranquil waters via kayaks, and discovering hidden gems at the multitude of breweries dotting the picturesque Hill Country landscape. Our shared love for the outdoors fuels our adventures, leading us to explore hiking trails, camping spots, and scenic vistas that Texas generously offers.

Amidst the tranquility of our acreage, we find solace and connection with each other, with nature, and with the vibrant community around us. Our Texan dream has unfolded in unexpected, beautiful ways, weaving together our pasts, our passions, and our shared aspirations for the future. And in sharing our slice of paradise with others, we hope to inspire the same sense of wonder, gratitude, and joy that Texas has bestowed upon us.

Why they chose this property

In October 2020, we made our temporary home in this charming cabin upon purchasing the property, while eagerly awaiting the completion of our forever home. Our time spent here was nothing short of delightful – a sentiment shared by our grandson, who adores the cozy loft areas. Even now, when the cabin sits unoccupied, we often find ourselves strolling down memory lane, allowing him to play in the loft with his little tent. If you have children, rest assured they'll find endless joy in its unique and inviting spaces. Originally intended as our guest house, this cabin quickly became a beloved sanctuary for us, offering everything we needed and more. Now, we're thrilled to open its doors to guests from around the world, hoping they'll find the same comfort and warmth that made it a cherished home for us. We invite you to experience the magic of our little cabin and create your own treasured memories within its walls.

What makes this property unique

Beneath the night sky, a profound stillness envelops the surroundings, complemented by the dazzling stars above. Throughout the day, wildlife roams freely - deer, jackrabbits, hummingbirds, and butterflies grace the landscape. Nearby properties echo with rural sounds - roosters, donkeys, and chickens contribute to the rustic ambiance.

Our retreat offers a haven of tranquility amidst the countryside's quietude. Here, amid nature's whispers, find solace far from urban clamor. Relax and unwind in the simplicity and beauty of rural living, where the tranquil rhythm of nature beckons.

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English

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