Perched on its own hill, Monticello Cottage offers a serene retreat overlooking miles of trees and exquisite sunsets. Unwind in the fireplace or fire pit on the porch, grill up a meal with gas grills and cooking supplies, explore nearby wineries and hiking trails by bicycle or simply enjoy fresh air, peace & quiet.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71690 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage
Monticello Cottage is a beautiful, newly built cottage, situated on its own hill, overlooking miles of trees, with exquisite sunsets, starry night skies, fresh air and peace and quiet. The cottage has a fireplace, a fire pit on he porch, gas grill, large loft upstairs, bicycles on request, and a fully equipped kitchen for cooking delicious meals. The deer and little fox, the wild birds and hummingbirds add to the pleasure of this place. This area in known for its wineries, weddings venues, hiking trails and swimming holes. Monticello Cottage is a sanctuary for writers, musicians and readers, couples, business retreats, Wedding stays, is a fun place for families and great for friends to gather and spend time together, grilling on the porch, birdwatching, sitting in front of the fire, or outside on the porch, cycling, or visiting all the interesting wineries, swimming holes, hiking trails, and nearby towns, like Fredericksburg Johnson City, and Wimberley, The beds all have new, top grade mattresses and fresh, cozy bedding, the bathrooms are equipped with shower gels, shampoos and hairdryers, and the pantry is stocked with cooking supplies, herbs, spices, teas and coffee. There is a rice cooker and coffee grinder, pots and pans, good crockery and cutlery, wine and champagne glasses, a washer, dryer and detergents. It is so quiet here at night, you may just hear a lone frog somewhere in the distance. The Primary bedroom has a Kingsize bed with en suite bathroom, guest bedroom has a Queen bed with bathroom en suite, and the upstairs open large loft has a queen bed, twin bed, futon and half bathroom. The upstairs loft closet is packed with toys and books for children too, as well as 2 high chairs and"Guava" Pack n Play in the walk-in closet. We live on the 2.5 acres on the other side of the property, so are available at all hours, but respect your privacy. There is a pet fee of $60 per pet per stay. EV Charger available
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Please remove shoes when going upstairs as children play up there on the carpet.
Run the dishwasher on normal cycle when you check out. Leave the beds Unmade
Try not to use the disposal in the kitchen.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: $20 per night per pet
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Let me know if you need the packnplay
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Dripping Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pedernales Falls State Park and Field of Dreams, while Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum and Western Art & Artifacts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Hill Country Lavender Farm and Jump Wild. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Dripping Springs travel guide
Is Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage located?
This family-friendly Dripping Springs holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Field of Dreams, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm and XLR8 Ranch. Hill Country Lavender Farm and Pedernales Falls State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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We had an amazing stay at Monticello Cottage during the holidays. It was decorated beautifully and had the perfect amount of space for our family of 4 plus dog. It was well stocked with what we needed for cooking and relaxation. My kids loved the games and coloring activities in the upstair loft area as well as relaxing on the hammock, jumping on the trampoline and roasting smores in the fire pit. We enjoyed its proximity to Pedernales Falls state park for hiking. Our host, Nicolette, was super responsive to our needs and gave great recommendations before our stay. We would love to return!
We stayed here as our home base for a weekend in the Hill Country. The home is very centrally located for us. Home was beautiful and had everything we needed for our stay.
Gorgeous environment to relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. Our hosts were delightful, accommodating and friendly. Loved the special touches like the special coffee they provided.
We stayed at Monticello Cottage over the weekend while we were in town for a wedding. The house was clean, spacious, and is in a beautiful area. I had some last minute questions and the host always responded quickly. This home is lovely and was a perfect place for us to stay. Highly recommend!
We had a great family stay during Christmas break. The house is charming and the owner was extremely responsive to questions. The home has numerous accommodations to make you feel like you are truly at home. My kids loved the trampoline and fire out for s’mores. Would highly recommend this rental.
The cottage was perfect and in a beautiful setting. The location was quiet and convenient to our event in Dripping Springs. Clean house, comfortable beds, and great communication and coordination from Nicolette. Thank you for opening your home up to us! We would definitely stay there again.
Monticello Cottage was just perfect for our Thanksgiving retreat! House was very clean, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and a wonderful gas fireplace indoors and out. We enjoyed spending all of our 6 evenings cooking and relaxing at the house. Nicolette was a great host making sure everything was just right for us. I highly recommend this hill country retreat!
We were looking to get away from the Houston city noise. As we arrived we felt like maybe we didn't quite get far enough from the Austin city noise because it was so quick and easy to get there. But once we settled in, it was quite pleasant and relaxing. A nice porch to hang out on and watch the birds. Close enough to all the Dripping Springs action and state parks. The house is clean and well cared for with the owners living right next door.
We were there for a wedding in nearby Dripping Springs. Wanted a place for our family to stay besides the typical hotel rooms. Was nice to relax and have a LR and kitchen area. Two bdrms were on main level so didn't need the loft area but could have slept another couple up there
We had a great stay at the cottage. The special coffee mix they have is great to make and sit out on the porch with in the mornings and listen to the sounds of the surrounding hill country. Gas stove was great as was the gas fireplace and outdoor gas fire pit. Nicollete is a great host and responds quickly to communications.
The house accommodated all of the people who stayed as well as our two (2) small pets. Far enough away from the city to enjoy the scenery and sounds of being out in the country. We saw deer up close. The property location was good. Definitely would recommend this to family and friends
We came for the eclipse, and a relaxing weekend. The Monticello Cottage did not disappoint. The house and property are wonderful, with beautiful views off the front porch.
The kids had a great time with the toys upstairs and trampoline while my wife and I relaxed on the porch.
The property is less than 20 minutes from Pedernales Falls State Park where we spent a day hiking.
Thanks for everything!
We absolutely loved our stay at Monticello Cottage and Nicolette was a wonderful host. The cottage is extremely well stocked with pantry items, games, books, and DVD movies. The cottage is gorgeous and the large porch area is perfect for watching the deer stop by for their daily visit. Monticello is located less than 15 minutes from the wedding venue that we attended, Camp Lucy. I high recommend a stay at Monticello. Looking forward to a return visit!
Nicolette is a great host. The location was perfect for the nearby wedding at Mae’s wedding venue. The home was even more charming than the pictures could show. We enjoyed our daily visits by the local deer, birds and squirrels. Everything you need for a relaxing country stay was available. The fresh ground coffee and s’mores were a unexpected treat! The nearby town of Dripping Springs had great local restaurants.
Last minute trip to celebrate our daughter-in-laws birthday. Great location, close to lots of things do, yet felt like we were away from hustle and bustle. Saw lots of deer and a fox. The house was lovely on the inside and had a large porch with plenty of seating, table and outdoor fireplace. My favorite part was that there were so many bath towels and not the skimpy kind. They even provided us with their special blend of coffee, which was delicious, and a gift for our daughter-in- law. The owner was quick to answer any questions and was such a delight when we talked to her. Definitely a place we would stay at again.
Best place to stay if looking for quiet, serene place that’s close enough to town to get groceries and shop. The owners did a perfect job of creating a wonderful space to relax and enjoy a Texas get away. All accommodations were well appointed and not to cluttered. Pet friendly with a good place to walk dogs and get great exercise walking the hills. We will definitely stay again.