Title: Gateway to the hills Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gateway to the hills ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59785300/59785252/9e0c1b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59785300/59785252/a38f6426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59785300/59785252/cbe62c2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59785300/59785252/f7dbaf95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59785300/59785252/78bcd749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Cozy Cottage, where warmth and comfort await in its newly renovated kitchen, dining area, and living room. Whether you're enjoying quality time indoors or exploring Fitzhugh Road's many attractions - from wedding venues to distilleries, breweries, and wineries - this charming abode offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gateway to the hills The "Cozy Cottage" lives up to its name. Its where bottled water, coffee and tea awaits in the adorable newly renovated kitchen that is completely open to the dining and living room. All tastefully decorated so that you can feel at home. Whether you're enjoying each other's company around the dining room table or in the living room playing games or watching a movie or venturing out to the many, many destination spots along Fitzhugh Road! You are very close to many of the wedding venues, a multitude of distilleries, breweries and wineries. But also located in the quiet of the country so you can have the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds in the "Cozy Cottage"! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside. Extinguished butts must go in the trash. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Steps, porches and railings. Older kids ok. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outside. Extinguished butts must go in the trash. ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### Property is also known as Gateway to the hills Dripping Springs Gateway to the hills Private vacation home Gateway to the hills Private vacation home Dripping Springs ## About the area Located in Dripping Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum and The Backyard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Solaro Estate and Bell Springs Winery. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Dripping Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dripping-Springs.dx6051325) [View more Holiday homes in Austin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178234-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.251783,-98.087814&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wltwDxwtuQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBOBSBQBOBOBSDOBODQDQDODODOFQDOFOFODOFMFOHOFMFOHOHMHMFMHMHMJMHKHMJKHMJKJKJMJKJIJKJILKJIJILIJILILILGLGLGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELCNELCNENCLANENALCNANANANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LDN%40LBNDNBLDNBLDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLFLFLFJFLHLHLHJHLHJHJJJJLHJJJHJLHJJJJLHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHNFJHNFNHLFNFNFLFNFNDNFNDPDNDNDNDPDPDNBNDRBNBNBPBR%40NBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAP%3FNARAPAPAPCNARCPANCPCPCPCNEPCPENEPEPELEPENEPGNENGNGNGLGNGLINGNILGLINILILIJILILKLIJKLKJIJKJKJKJMHKJKJKHMFKJMFMJMFKHMFMFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMDMFOBMDOBOBMDO%40MDO%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOEMAOEOCMCOEMCOGMEMEOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMKKGMKKGKIMKKIKKKKKKKKKKKKIMKKIMIMKKIMIMGMIMIOIMGOGMIOGOGMEOGOGOEOGQEOEOEOEQEQCOEQCQCOCQCQCQCOAQCSAOAQAQAQASAO%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U13n2O1wAwoo0iTTOH26B6baawA=) Dripping Springs, TX ### What's nearby - Bell Springs Winery - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles - Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles - Hamilton Pool Preserve - 28 min drive - 14.7 miles - Lake Travis - 29 min drive - 17.7 miles - Pedernales Falls State Park - 29 min drive - 12.8 miles ### Getting around - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 39 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mazama Coffee Co. - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Fitzhugh Brewing - ‬7 min drive - ‪12 Fox Beer Co - ‬8 min drive - ‪Carmela's Pizzeria Cafe & Deli - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gateway to the hills pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gateway to the hills? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gateway to the hills? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Gateway to the hills located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Solaro Estate, Bell Springs Winery and Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum. Twisted X Brewing Company and Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gateway to the hills Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly D., Kingwood, Texas 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sister’s 70th birthday We were so thankful to find a nice place to stay in a very busy time of year. ##### Kelly D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula K. 16 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little get away So many personal touches and extras like banana bread and breakfast tacos plus great bath products for a nice soak. Highly recommend for a charming weekend. ##### Paula K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher J. 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, cute and calm vibes! My in-laws stayed here for founders day a eekend and loved everything about this place. They even had banana bread! Host was super easy to communicate with and made the whole process painless. Would definitely book again ##### Christopher J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ginger C. 7 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage Dripping Springs Really loved the place. Quiet, quaint and comfortable. Everything was functional. Kitchen had comforts of home including wonderful home baked banana bread for each of our 2 days. Bathroom had a jacuzzi tub, but not a shower. The weather was comfortable so we did not even turn on the ac or heat. Slept with windows open. We are country folk so the neighbors rooster crowing at 5:30 was a comforting nature sound. Had the windows been closed and a/c on we might not have even heard it. If you are seeking a quiet natural setting, this is a good place. The 4 star for ease of check in was because it could use a little more noticeable address at the front gate. The gate lock was a bit tricky but did work. The 4 star on cleanliness was more for aesthetics. Well water in the toilet bowl gave it a dirty appearance. Not sure how that can be avoided with well water. ##### Ginger C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret A. 26 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Accurate info for listing. Very cozy place to stay. Host was very generous with water, coffee, snacks and providing soap shampoo etc. ##### Margaret A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### dennie 23 May 2022 ##### dennie Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Pamela D. 5 Apr 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointed Badly needs an upgrade! Not suggesting expensive, just newer items, furniture, etc. Bedroom furniture was acceptable. The worst part was the overwhelming, crippling smell of Pine-Sol. It was unbearable. ##### Pamela D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle T., Frisco Texas 11 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend Nice property. Very responsive owner. ##### Michelle T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Colleen N. 6 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet place Very thoughtful touches, gorgeous tub on great property. Very nice place. ##### Colleen N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia R. 31 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home Beautiful and cozy home. ##### Claudia R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine S., Texas USA 23 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightfully secluded and well-appointed. Loved the little touches. Perfect setting and very cute. The bath amenities and fruit snacks were greatly appreciated. Comfortable furnishings. ##### Elaine S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021