Title: Wizard's Guest Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Wizard's Guest Cottage Cottage in Austin ## Photo gallery for Wizard's Guest Cottage ![Property grounds - Wizard's Guest Cottage (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84014400/84014374/78b0c899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Wizard's Guest Cottage (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84014400/84014374/6846012c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wizard's Guest Cottage (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84014400/84014374/4ab19801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Wizard's Guest Cottage (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84014400/84014374/d37516ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Wizard's Guest Cottage (Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84014400/84014374/e09975af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a plateau above downtown Austin, The Wizard's Guest House offers an enchanting escape. Enjoy luxurious bedrooms, a stylish living room and convenient kitchenette within walking distance to the Tuscan Gardens with its picturesque waterfall and reflecting pool. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available £400 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Wizard's Guest Cottage Perched on a plateau 900 feet above downtown Austin, The Wizard's Guest House is on the 21-acre campus of Wizard Academy, home of: 1\. The Wizard's Tower, overlooking Downtown Austin and the Texas Hill Country. 2\. Chapel Dulcinea, the world-famous free wedding chapel, hosting 1,100 weddings each year. 3\. The Crowded Barrel, the world's first crowd-sourced whiskey distillery, 4\. The Fang and Feather Whiskey Tasting Room, home of YouTube's #1 whiskey review channel, The Whiskey Tribe. 5\. Tuscan Gardens and Tuscan Hall, a special events venue surrounded by a spectacular private garden complete with waterfall, a reflecting pool, an Italian Marble gazebo, multiple garden follies and photo-worthy statuary. 6\. The Enchanted Emporium, also known as The Welcome Center with plenty of seating inside and out, is happily stocked with beer and wine and soft drinks. The Wizard's Guest Cottage faces eastward toward Tuscan Gardens and is exactly 50 feet south of the Crowded Barrel Distillery. Rental of the Wizard's Guest House does not guarantee you entry into The Wizard's Tower or the Crowded Barrel Distillery, but private tours have been known to happen for those lucky enough to bump into one of the right people at just the right time. But you will definitely get: Two luxurious Bedrooms An impressive Living Room A 2-station styling salon A kitchenette complete with wine glasses, plates, eating utensils, etc. BUT... this is NOT a kitchen for cooking. The good news is you are a very short drive from Austin's famous Salt Lick Barbecue and several other places that offer inside dining and outstanding carry-out. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - 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) - 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21 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Note from host: Lo ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Austin is home to this cottage. Circle C Golf Club and Duchman Family Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camp Ben McCulloch and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Burger Stadium, or consider a night out at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. [Visit our Austin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin.dx178234) [View more Cottages in Austin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Austin-Cottages.d178234-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.14531%2C-97.96674&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C2ZuF3XUvuA9SiyGjgYvYR-Qv7g=) Austin, TX ### What's nearby - ![A free chapel (for weddings!) that's tucked into the Hill Country just south of Austin. Nice place to walk around and explore (as long as you aren't interrupting a wedding..)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643566/02345180-32e0-41ca-9ffe-fd7cbfd8fbd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chapel Dulcinea 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Zilker Park showing a bay or harbor and kayaking or canoeing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080989/b6c1da85-1ac9-49b5-a6c2-77139cebc1f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Zilker Park 23 min drive \- 22.0 miles - ![Sixth Street showing a city and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162901/eec2099d-1533-4560-a664-8493a14c8e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sixth Street 28 min drive \- 24.8 miles - ![University of Texas at Austin which includes a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080981/9593006d-fe2f-44c7-aaf1-3e1ff3b1b281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Texas at Austin 29 min drive \- 26.0 miles - ![Lake Travis which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277543/34027464-9e97-46f7-b77a-7c104e113c44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Travis 33 min drive \- 25.8 miles ### Getting around - Austin Station 27 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - The Salt Lick 8 min drive - Chick-fil-A 12 min drive - P. Terry’s Burger Stand 12 min drive - Driftwood Dugout 11 min drive - Willie's Burgers & BBQ 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wizard's Guest Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Wizard's Guest Cottage? ### How much is parking at Wizard's Guest Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Wizard's Guest Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Wizard's Guest Cottage? ### Where is Wizard's Guest Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wizard's Guest Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie R. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Lovely place to go relax and unwind with my hubby. Wonderful front patio. We watched humming birds and listened to wind chimes with our morning coffee. Loved the courtyard across from where we stayed as well. ##### Julie R. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendi R. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding night! This was an absolute dream location for our wedding morning! Why anyone wouldn’t stay here beyond me! The beds were so comfortable, the decor is beyond gorgeous, the salon area is a dream! Love love love! Made my wedding incredibly special! Great communication! Make your day special and get it!!!! ##### Wendi R. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yenni V. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful getaway Loved our stay. Our friend was getting married at the chapel down the way and we offered her the styling room and bridal room to get ready. it was the perfect way to spend time together on her special day. We slept in the cowboy room once we had the place to ourselves. Plenty of coffee and creamer but we also brought our own. Be sure to bring your water and ice. A simple disposable cooler will do the trick. We loved walking the grounds at night and listening to all the wildlife. I will be visiting again! ##### Yenni V. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin D. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable cottage 100 feet from our event on campus. What a great retreat from the hot Texas day. ##### Kevin D. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig G. 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it. Exceeded our expectations in every way. ##### Craig G. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa S. 10 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls’ getaway! If I could sum our stay in o one word it would be “magical!” Our hosts, Joe & Indigo, we’re so thoughtful and accommodating. The cottage was stunning with VIP service wherever we went. A special thanks for the great cocktails at Fang & Feather with Liam & Isaac and the whiskey library and Don Quixote art experience made us feel like we were truly wizards! This is truly a very special place and we can’t wait to visit again. ##### Melissa S. Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Brittany B. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed here for our wedding 2 years ago! You definitely have added some awesome stuff and kept it up. However, the truck dumping trash last night was super loud and disrupted our sleep and the hot water in the shower didn’t work :( ##### Brittany B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah A. 17 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical time at the Wizard's guest house Top of the line property! There's a fantastic balance of whimsy and opulence combined across the entire campus. It's just perfect for so many different purposes - sleek weddings under the oaks and in the huge Tuscan hall, a weekend getaway for two friends, a family reunion, or a weekend class retreat. The Tuscan hall and the reception area next to it are especially classy and manicured. The little white gazebo behind the small amphitheater is actual solid marble - so gorgeous! Outside the hall there's also a waterfall with a sculpture of a boy in the pond below, and it is a fire sculpture that they will turn on for guests! It's really gorgeous. The campus has trails leading all over it between various structures and sculptures. It's fun to take an evening walk around and watch the sunset from a breathtaking view over the rolling hill country. The onsite bar is cute and there are little thoughtful touches everywhere, like a little rain shelter with colored glass hanging from the ceiling, or the myriad of intentional Insta-worthy backdrops and perches made for posing. The guest house is Texas chic meets boho fantasy. The beds are huge and the covers and pillows so comfy. I have a bad back but I slept great and woke up refreshed. There's so much ambient lighting (in the form of lamps and chandeliers and lighted branches and Turkish lamps and a streetlight and a Tiffany floor lamp) that it's easy to create a whole mood and adjust it to the light that you crave. Atmosphere is really important to me, and this place met that craving completely. The only thing that wasn't 100% amazing was that it's opposite day in the shower - hot = cold, and overhead = handheld. I could have also just misunderstood the controls though. ;) A plus, outstanding, well done you guys. Standing ovation. ##### Sarah A. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ---