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Historic Hill Country Cottages

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Hill Country Cottages

This historic cottage was once home to Sam Houston Johnson, brother of Lynden Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States. Distinctly appointed with country chic furnishings, you will find a luxurious king size bed in the master bedroom and a full size bed inthe second bedroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need; there is a coffee maker and a microwave. The dining room displays LBJ memorabilia and photos and has a large dinnig table with seating for up to 6. The living room has a stone stacked, wood
burning fireplace and TV, as well as an amazingly comfortable sofa.

Property manager

Wilma Schindeler

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Hill Country
Historic Hill Country Cottage Cottage
Historic Hill Country Cottage Johnson City
Historic Hill Country Cottage Cottage Johnson City

About the neighborhood

Map
Johnson City, TX

What's nearby

  • Johnson's Boyhood Home - 8 min walk
  • Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 8 min walk
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 13 min walk
  • Texas Hills Vineyards - 3 min drive
  • Exotic Resort Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pecan Street Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fat Boy Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Agave - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Charro Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hill Country Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Hill Country Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hill Country Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hill Country Cottages located?

Situated in Johnson City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Western Art & Artifacts, Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum, and TASTE Wine Art. Johnson's Boyhood Home and LBJ Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Historic Hill Country Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neal S., Chappell Hill, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Service
Came for memorial service of friend. House is old, but historic, apparently part of LBJ’s immediate family. Convenient to 281 and things in Johnson City. No dishwasher, but we knew that going in so we brought disposable dishes and cutlery. Be aware that pic of kitchen shows a Mr. Coffee but had a Kuerig. Coffee isn’t provided so plan accordingly. Bring ice, as well, no ice trays. It’s dog friendly and worked well for us with our puppy dog. I suggested to owner she provide written instructions for operating TV. It’s FUBO or something, but we weren’t familiar with how to use it. Just got lucky!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We didn’t actually end up staying at the property. We were there for a total of 5 minutes and decided to find a hotel instead. The house does not look like the photos online. The yard was unkept and the nearby homes were as well. The primary issue was the very strong smell in the house (stale and old). The owner refused to refund our money. This was our first bad vrbo experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasant place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical Home
Interesting history!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Decel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
A lovely old home and was nice to spend the night at. Loved learning the history of the home as well. We went to Bryans on 290 for dinner and it was in walking distance from this home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house
It was very nice. Older home but did not know about the historical background until after arrival and it was even more charming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dora I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice historic home
The home itself is definitely historic, however we enjoyed all of the memorabilia and character. Homes location is great and easy to get to other places, check in process was easy. The beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

German R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house
This was my second time staying at this location. I plan to stay there again. Just what I needed with no surprises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved staying in this cute, historical cottage. Great hill country stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This was a wonderful experience! Johnson City is a gem of the Hill Country and this place was just as elegant. Very comfortable and clean. A beautiful place. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing cottage
The house was as described and accommodating. Lots of history and info on LBJ and his brother. Front bedroom bed was very comfortable. Kitchen had plenty of what we need to make meals when we didn’t eat out. Owner made checking and checked out easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wine weekend
3 girls on a wine weekend! Our driver from Open Range Tours picked us up! It was wonderful. Then we walked to downtown to get some dinner. So many things within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location as close to vineyards.
Nice house and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brad M.

Great Location but needs some TLC
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The location is in a great location 3 blocks from the Court House in Johnson City. It was very convenient for our plans to get out and explore the winerys around Johnson City and a short walk to the restaurants in downtown. The road noise at night is not too bad. Them only time I noticed noise from 290 is when a 18 wheeler would go by, but it wasn't too bad. We had planty of room for us (2 adults & 1 child). The property manager, Wilma, was very responsive and great to deal with. There are some things that kept us from giving a higher rating. With an older home you need to expect that it needs a little more TLC. The other issue we had was that the listing states in the description that it has a King bed and double bed. Actually has a queen bed and a double bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, perfect location
We loved our stay in this beautifully appointed and cozy home. 3-block walk to town to enjoy shopping, dining and Christmas lights. We’re hoping to return with our kids next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

jan c.

Disliked: Cleanliness
major disappointment
Property seemed uncared for and showed no pride of ownership: carpets stained and dirty, house had an unpleasant odor, bathtub was chiipped and the surround moldy, a mere drizzle of water out of the lavatory, and more.
Stayed 46 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed.
House was just what I needed and very comfortable. I would rent it again if necessary. Easy to communicate with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Stay!
Charming little house perfect for a weekend in the hill country. Close to everything in Johnson City and a short drive to all the wineries in Hye and Fredericksburg.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Consuelo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The inside was clean but the porch and steps were filthy. We could not sit outside. The pots and pans were unusable. The mattress in the master bedroom was very uncomfortable. The place was quaint and quiet. However we would not book the place again. Consuelo R. Hughes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the trip
We had a great time and the location was perfect. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen W., Brawley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Johnson City
We certainly enjoyed our stay in Johnson City in this stone house. Wonderful display of LBJ. Host was very attentive and helped us when we needed it. We did have a small issue with toilet flushing, but let Wilma know and I’m sure she will take care of it promptly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Such a great time. Good location and quiet neighborhood. We had a great commute to the elephant preserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vintage & cozy
Cute little old house perfectly located in JC near town square, shops, and great restaurants…. Only 30 minutesish to Fredericksburg and Dripping Springs. Communication great! It’s an old house, but has historical charm and perfect for some game time after exploring and a good night of rest. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Step Back in History
This is a fantastic cottage if you want to get a sense of history. It's a few minutes walk to the LBJ boyhood home and the 1870's ranch where his grandparents settled. The cottage itself is 1936 and is decorated to honor that time period. Johnson City is rare in that it doesn't seem like it has changed too, too much over the years. I felt a few times like I had stepped back in time. Johnson City is also such a central location. I visited Blanco, Fredericksburg, the William Chris winery in Hye, the LBJ ranch in Stonewall, and Pedernales Falls State Park, all within thirty minutes. The cottage is clean and comfortable and welcoming as is the town. The square has a few awesome restaurants and shops and friendly owners and service people.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022