The Cabin at Hill Country Nature Retreat

Entire cabin in Blanco, Texas

  1. 4 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Marlena
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Designed by

Eugene

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Explore a stylishly unique cabin nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Our handbuilt, secluded cabin has wall-to-wall windows, with expansive views and a truly immersive experience in nature. Enjoy both modern comforts and eco friendly amenities, including a walking trail to the Ancient Oak tree, a unique opportunity to visit with our chickens, and a rooftop deck with miles of hill country views.

The space
Welcome to the Cabin at Hill Country Nature Retreat!

Note: This space is designed for adult guests (18+) seeking a quiet, nature-focused retreat. We’re unable to accommodate children under 18 or infants.

Find some peace and quiet in our 400 sq ft cabin, fully designed and built by your hosts Marlena and Eugene. With its stylish interiors and outdoor options, you’re sure to find plenty of moments to relax here. Enjoy your coffee from the front porch or screened in back porch, cozy up with a good book in the hammock or enjoy a movie in bed with our fast Wifi (bring your laptop!). You’ll also have your own trail through the forest to an ancient oak tree (you may see other guests at the tree.)

Our gravel driveway stretches a scenic mile without potholes, but it may be unsuitable for extremely low-riding vehicles, and those with front spoilers or body kits.

Indoor Amenities:
:::Air conditioning and heat provided by a new mini split system, easy to control
:::Fully stocked kitchen with 2 burner stove, fridge with complimentary eggs from our hens (when available), all the essentials, including filtered water and a French press for morning coffee. We provide coffee, tea, cream, and sugar.
:::Luxuriously comfy queen bed dressed in 100% cotton linens
:::Comfy pull out sofa bed for extra guests (linens provided)
:::Woodburning stove with wood and fire starter logs (available during cooler months only. For safety, comfort, and energy efficiency, firewood and fire-starting supplies are not provided during warm weather).
:::Plush towels for ultimate comfort
:::Strong Wifi
:::Essential shower toiletries and extras

Outdoor Experience:
:::Charcoal grill and fire pit outside (bring your own firewood and charcoal)
:::Rooftop deck with amazing views
:::Front porch with seating
:::Back porch with a swing bench
:::Picnic table for outdoor dining and large hammock
:::Forested trail to a 500-year-old oak tree (you may see other guests at the tree)

Note on Pets:
Pets not allowed. Check out our other Airstream listing if you're traveling with pets!

Wildlife and Surroundings:
This is wild Texas and you may encounter fire ants, kissing bugs, scorpions, snakes, etc so be aware. Occasional hunting sounds from neighbors during hunting season. You may see an occasional cat strolling through, feel free to say hi!

Local Attractions:
15-20 mins to Blanco town square: Oro Bianco water buffalo dairy, brewery, antique shops, restaurants. Fredericksburg wineries, Enchanted Rock hiking, Hamilton Pool, Pedernales Falls State Park for day trips. Find more local recommendations in the cabin notebook!

Our property is accessed via a well-maintained, one-mile-long narrow gravel driveway with water diversion berms, so please drive slowly. The scenic route offers opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.

Guest access
Your stay at Hill Country Nature Retreat includes exclusive access to the Cabin, the trail to the Ancient Oak, and your outdoor areas. Rest assured that you’ll be immersed in a secluded retreat during your stay without interruption.
The cabin is conveniently close to your parking spot. While maintaining our privacy at our home 200 feet away, we're readily available if you require assistance.

Our property is accessed via a well-maintained, one-mile-long narrow gravel driveway with water diversion berms, so please drive slowly. The scenic route offers opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.

Other things to note
The road to reach our property is 1 mile long and is gravel and bumpy. There are no potholes but it may not be suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance (such as sports cars with front spoilers or body kits), as they may scrape.

Note: This space is designed for adult guests (18+) seeking a quiet, nature-focused retreat. We’re unable to accommodate children or infants.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi – 30 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 534 reviews.

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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Blanco, Texas, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are about 6 miles from the town square in Blanco, where you'll find a few restaurants, antique store, and coffee shop. There's also a small grocery store (Lowes) if needed. Blanco State Park features swimming, fishing, and nature trails.
-24 miles from Wimberely
-30 miles from Jacob's Well
-33 miles from Fredericksburg (Enchanted Rock)
-33 miles from Pedernales Falls State Park
-42 miles from Hamilton Pool
-48 miles from Austin
-50 miles from San Antonio

Meet your host

Superhost
909 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: Self Employed
Lives in Blanco, Texas
My Husband, Eugene, and I have built our entire eco friendly homestead and rentals ourselves, from the ground up, with no hired help. We build using mainly reclaimed lumber and recycled materials. We are on grid power and also some solar power, with rainwater catchment systems, chickens, a small garden, and we're always busy building new projects or improving the land we steward.

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Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm