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Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage

Family-friendly vacation home in Dripping Springs with a water park

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7157 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,690 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Heaven Hills. Welcome Monticello Cottage House Dripping Springs
Heaven Hills. Welcome Monticello Cottage Dripping Springs
Heaven Hills Welcome Monticel

About the neighborhood

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Dripping Springs, TX

What's nearby

  • Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Pedernales Falls State Park - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 16 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 38 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 39 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Fox Beer Co - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪West Henly Boil Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greater Goods Coffee Roasting - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dreamland Dripping Springs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gummies - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage located?

This family-friendly Dripping Springs vacation 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 mi (20 km).

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Heaven in the Hills. Welcome to Monticello Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Clean, updated, and well stocked. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Texas Hill Country Getaway

Very clean, comfortable and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Hill Country Cottage

Enjoyed our return to Monticello. Great location for a visit to Texas hill country. Nicolette, our very hospitable and attentive host, made sure everything was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Retreat

We loved our stay at Monticello Cottage. It was private and peaceful, and the accommodations were so nice. Cool evenings were complete with a relaxing hammock on the front porch and fires in the fire pit. It truly was a perfect getaway! We plan to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dale A., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay in Dripping Springs!

This property is absolutely FANTASTIC!!! We stayed here right before the COVID outbreak and could not have been more pleased. The house is charming, the kitchen stocked with everything you could possibly need, the beds are comfortable, and the outdoor sitting area is pure bliss! The owner is a dream to work with- Nicolette made sure that everything was perfect for our visit! We will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cammi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home that tucked away in the countryside

The home is cozy but plenty big. The owners have thought of everything you may need. We were in town for our son’s wedding and I needed certain kitchen items to make a dessert. I messaged the host to see if they would be there or if I needed to bring my own. Not only did she respond quickly but she had the items laid out in the kitchen for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private setting, Everything needed was there in first class condition. Seemed a little pricing initially but was a well worth it in the end. I would highly recommend Monticello Cottage. Great time!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet spot

Very lovely and well appointed house in the country. Accurately advertised. Has everything you need. We most appreciated the deep set porch that wraps around two sides of the house. Even though it was the middle of August with triple digit heat, we could spend the entire mornings on the porch because there is a constant breeze (top of small hill) and a lovely windchime. Relaxing and quiet. Lots of deer to watch in the mornings and evenings. Top of the line beds, linens, and smart TV. Great place to get away from it all. Hope to go back some day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can I give 10 Stars!!!!

Firstly, Nicolette was so communicative and kind! Her little touches throughout the cottage were over the top! She personalized things for our particular celebration, and made sure we had everything we needed for a perfect weekend in the hill country. The location was ideal for the activities we were interested in, and the property suited our needs for both adults and babies perfectly! We had everything we needed and more! So helpful to find some basic things, like mustard, mayo, butter, etc., in the frig, along with most any spice you can imagine! The front porch was our main hang, and we spent every cup of coffee, sip of wine, and meal right there! So peaceful and charming. In fact, I was so enamored by the wind chimes, we went to Wimberley, where I found the exact ones - can't wait to hang them up at home. There really is something special about this place and the way you ease in to feeling like you're home. We will definitely return with either our family, or for a cozy getaway for two! Either way, this will be my 1st choice whenever we visit the hill country again! Thank you so much Nicolette for sharing this little slice of heaven with us!!! Homer & Sara
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin for a weekend stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Quiet

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a great location!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dripping Springs Stay

Comfortable and easy to communicate. Place was nice and cozy. We would stay again in the due
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Minute Birthday Get Away

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time at Monticello Cottage

Had a very nice relaxing time and hope to return again. Can’t think of anything to improve upon, thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill Country Wedding Stay

Nicolette was lovely and greeted us upon arrival. The home was perfect for our stay while attending our daughter’s wedding at Mae’s Ridge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Stay

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay and hosts in Dripping Springs

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get-away

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B., Ennis, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Thanksgiving Retreat

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in the Hill Country

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023