Hill Country Escape w/Views, Hot-Tub+Pet Friendly!

Summary:
Escape to your own slice of Hill Country paradise—an inviting, newly built retreat set on 16.97 acres of private land with panoramic views and modern comforts. This serene escape is perfect for families, friends, and even your four-legged companions, offering the perfect blend of style, space, and seclusion.

The Space:
Step inside to discover an open-concept living area filled with natural light and designed with contemporary flair. Clean lines, sleek finishes, and thoughtfully curated décor create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The spacious living room is ideal for gathering and relaxing, while the kitchen is fully equipped to meet all your culinary needs. Enjoy a large side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, a convenient middle drawer and bottom freezer, a sleek flat-top electric stove, a farmhouse sink, and ample counter space with barstool seating for casual meals or morning coffee.
Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area features a stunning farmhouse-style table with a mix of chair and bench seating—perfect for group dinners, game nights, or sharing stories after a day of adventure.
This home sleeps up to 10 guests across three comfortable bedrooms and a cozy loft. The primary bedroom boasts a king-size bed and restful ambiance. The second bedroom offers a plush queen bed, while the third bedroom features a charming twin trundle daybed—ideal for kids or solo travelers. Upstairs, the loft area includes a full-size bed that provides a quiet, tucked-away sleeping space. Two full bathrooms ensure everyone has room to refresh—one with a traditional tub/shower combo and the other with a spacious walk-in shower.
Outside, immerse yourself in nature’s beauty. The large, open property offers peace and privacy, with space to relax or simply enjoy the views. Unwind in the private hot tub nestled under a covered area—an ideal spot for stargazing or a relaxing soak at the end of the day. And because no family vacation is complete without your furry friends, this home is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs to enjoy the adventure with you.
Whether you’re sipping coffee at sunrise, soaking in the hot tub under the stars, or exploring the Hill Country's charm, this peaceful retreat offers the perfect place to reconnect, recharge, and make lasting memories.

Great news for pet lovers! This property is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. We want everyone to enjoy their stay, including your four-legged family members. To ensure a paw-sitive experience please be aware of the following:

Pet fees & rules:
We're delighted to welcome furry friends! This property is pet-friendly for dogs, unfortunately we can't accommodate cats at this time.
-Pet fee(s) of $115 plus tax will apply in addition to the nightly rate.
-Please check the weight limit and max number allowed for this unit.
-Please keep your pups leashed outside and clean up after them.
-A separate pet waiver must be signed.
-Any and all damages or issues caused by your pet to a unit or furnishing will be immediately charged to your credit card on file.

Guest Access:
✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $63.87 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $1.5 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional.

To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots.

Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay. These upgrades are optional and include:
Late Checkout Request - $54.13
Early Check In Request - $59.4
Private Chef - $121
Fridge Stock - $378.88
Fridge Stock - $433
Embark on a Journey Through Time: Explore the past like never before! - $32.48
Exclusive Wine Tour - $199
Stay Texas Concierge - $129.90

Getting Around:
Car/Walking/Cycling/Rideshare or Taxi, If Available

Other Things to Note:
Thank you for choosing Stay Texas! Important details for your upcoming stay:
1. Check-in instructions, house rules, and property addresses will be available via the Happy guest link.
2. We recommend having a streaming account set up prior to your stay, as not all of our vacation homes have cable.
3. Occasional check-in delays may occur during times of peak business level. Our staff will do their best to assist you during these times.
4. Although all of our vacation homes have WiFi, internet service is not guaranteed. No refunds or rate adjustments will be made for mechanical failures, or discontinued or interrupted services that occur during your stay.
5. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the home. Evidence of smoking inside, or incorrect disposal of cigarette or cigar material outside, will result in a $500 fine. Confetti or glitter are also not allowed inside or outside the home, and will incur a $500 extra cleaning fee.
6. To avoid freezing the A/C motor, please do not set the temperature lower than 72 degrees. If the A/C freezes and maintenance needs to be called, no refunds or rate adjustments will be made.
7. We will provide a two-day supply of start-up sundries, including dish soap, sponge, paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, and hand lotion. Guests will need to purchase additional items from a local store or bring them with them. Missing supplies must be reported to our Customer Hospitality team within one hour of arrival.
8. Pets are only allowed in pet-friendly units and require an additional pet cleaning fee. If bringing a pet, please ensure that it does not disturb other guests with excessive noise or barking. Please contact our Customer Hospitality team for information on local kennels or other options if a pet-friendly unit is not available.
9. Please be aware that the Texas Hill Country can experience high heat and drought during the summer, which can attract pests to the exterior lights at night. Our properties receive extermination, but guests may encounter pests such as cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, Rolly Pollys (pill bugs), June bugs, small ants, and spiders, as well as occasional scorpions and small rodents. These are normal critters that come regardless of cleanliness or availability of food.
10. In Texas, there are periods of time without significant rainfall causing the county to place a ban on burning. Please check the current burn ban status, before using the fire pit at your vacation rental. Check the amenities to see if this rental is equipped with a fire pit.

Interaction with Guests:
We have a 24/7 team dedicated to our rentals in Fredericksburg and our local property manager is available to be at the property.

Our Stay Texas Team is here to ensure your stay and experience are as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. If there is anything you need prior, during, and post-stay, don't hesitate to contact our team as we are here to serve you. We offer many experiences and additional extras such as grocery delivery, wine, and cheese board delivery, massages on-site, spa services, wine tours, private chefs, and more! Our goal is always to provide you, your guests, and the group top-notch customer service at Stay Texas and help you make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. We strive to help you have incredible vacations and experiences while also creating long-lasting memories with friends and loved ones. If there is anything our team can do to help make your stay extra special, such as winery tours or yoga retreats, or help with any unique plans such as a birthday, anniversary, or a proposal, please do not hesitate to ask our locally owned and operated 24/7 team members!