Title: Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away 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 # Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Austin ![Smart TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102625100/102625081/b03d2b8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102625100/102625081/d62a4e4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102625100/102625081/90e2196e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102625100/102625081/e92de2d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102630000/102625100/102625081/435e76e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene retreat at this 1,500 sf Guest House, nestled on a private 1.14 acre property. Recently redecorated with modern comforts like an adjustable bed and new couch, it offers the perfect blend of peace and productivity with its small kitchen, washer/dryer and office area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away This is our 1,500 sf Guest House ideal for couples and singles who are looking for a quiet, private retreat. The home is situated as privately as possible on our 1.14 acre property and our guests will enjoy a peaceful serene experience during their stay. The interior has recently been redecorated to include a new Simmons mattress, adjustable bed, new bedding, a new couch, and more. With a small kitchen, a washer and dryer, and an office area to get work done we believe it is the perfect temporary home for couples, professionals, relocations, and singles. Less than a mile down the road is Commons Ford Park with Lake Austin access. The Hill Country Galleria is about 10 minutes away and downtown is just a 13 mile drive usually taking 20-25 minutes. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18960000/18955300/18955222/15ea5dcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront peace - the ideal wellness retreat Lago Vista - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 104 reviews £1,374 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=18955222&PinnedHotelID=18955222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77870200/77870142/e80e349c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hill Country Retreat | Hot Tub | Fire Pit Lago Vista - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 8 reviews £532 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=77870142&PinnedHotelID=77870142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116070000/116064900/116064838/2e20089b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Falling Leaves Retreat - A Tranquil Wilderness Estate Austin - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £1,565 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=116064838&PinnedHotelID=116064838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101335600/101335549/6cd29e1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just Outside of Austin...Quiet, Serene 3 bedroom+ with Pool & Pond Westridge Estates - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews £391 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=101335549&PinnedHotelID=101335549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90790000/90787700/90787623/b03d8249.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Gated Home - Pool, Entertainment Area, Large Lot! 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.327148,-97.87889&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wccxD%60%7EktQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FO%40Q%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40OBQ%40QBQBQBOBSDOBODQDQBOFQDODODOFODOFOFOFQFMFOHMFOFMHOHKHOHMHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJIJKLKJIJILKJGLKLGLIJGLILGLGLGLGNELGLELENELENELCNELCNCNELANCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNBLDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLHLFLHJFLJLFJJJHLHJJJJJHJJJJJJHJJLJJHLHJJLFLJLFNHJHNHLFNFLFNFLFPFNFNFNDNFNDNDNDPDNDPBPDNBNBRBNBPBPBP%40PBN%40P%40R%40P%40P%40P%40N%3FR%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAP%3FR%3FPANAPAPARAPAPCNAPCRCNCPCNCRCNENCPEPENEPENENGNEPGLGPGLGPGLGNGLGNILINIJGNKLGLKLILIJKLKJIJKJKJKJKHKLKHMHKJKHMFMJKFMHMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDODMBOBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMGKIMIMGMKKGMIKKKIMIKMKIKKKKIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIOIKIOGMGOIMGOGMGQGMGQEMGQEOEOEOGQCOEQEQCOEOCSCOCQCOASCQAOCQAQASAQAQ%3FOAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9__kmiP4jVS45k791QCM6cJZK2w=) Austin, TX #### What's nearby - Lake Austin - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles - Zilker Park - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles - Sixth Street - 19 min drive - 12.1 miles - University of Texas at Austin - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles - Lake Travis - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles #### Getting around - Austin Station - 22 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Patrizi’s - ‬5 min drive - ‪Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina - ‬25 min drive - ‪Civil Goat Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crenshaw’s - ‬10 min drive - ‪Texas Spice - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away located? > Situated in Austin, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Colorado River and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Austin. Village at Westlake and St. John Neumann Catholic Church are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hill Country Retreat - So Close, But So Far Away Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn L. 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would highly recommend This place did not disappoint. It was welcoming from the moment you opened the door. I was a little skeptical with it being a guest house but it was private and relaxing! Every detail was thought of and Greg was very fast at responding to our questions. If we come back to Austin we are staying here again! Highly recommend!!! ##### Dawn L. 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