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The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a small house with a metal roof, and a pool in the background. - The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues (Johnson City `)
A stone house with a porch, a swing, and a large tree in the foreground. - The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues (Johnson City `)
A patio area with string lights, a fire pit, and outdoor seating. - The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues (Johnson City `)
A room with a bed, a lamp, a hat on the wall, and a view of trees through a window. - The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues (Johnson City `)
A cozy living room with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, a sofa with a blue pillow, a coffee table with a bottle and glasses, and a table lamp. - The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues (Johnson City `)
Alexander Inn, in Texas Hill Country, offers a private pool, fire pit for marshmallow roasting, and BBQs at picnic tables under starry skies. Enjoy Wi-Fi throughout and beautiful views framed by oak trees, creating a perfect balance of comfort and relaxation.

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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues

  • TO AVOID ANY CONFUSION ON BOOKING THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE PROPERTY LAYOUT FOR THE AMOUNT OF GUESTS, TO VERIFY WHAT PART OF THE PROPERTY YOU ARE BOOKING BY AMOUNT OF GUESTS.

    We are in the heart of the Wineries of The Texas Hill Country. Our Inn has two venues … one being the Inn and the other the Bunkhouse House at The Inn. Our Inn has it’s own in ground pool with wonderful scenery and privacy. After a day of wine tasting return to enjoy our outdoor fire pit, charcoal grill for BBQs and picnic tables to enjoy the evening under the Texas Sky. We are a family business with roots in the Texas Hill Country.
    Our little Country Inn is settled behind beautiful oak trees off Hwy 290 West approximately 8 miles from Johnson City, 1 mile from Hye and 22 miles to Fredericksburg. LBJ Park is 7 miles due west of the Inn.
    Property address is 8263 W. US Highway 290 Johnson City TX 78736

    Local Attractions
    Wineries: Calais Winery (Next door to Alexander Inn), Within 2 miles: Hye Meadow Winery, William Chris Vineyards, Compass Rose Cellars, Within 8-10 miles: Wood Rose Winery, Hilmy Cellars, Becker Vineyards, Torre Di Pietra, Messina Hof Hill Country Winery, Fat Ass Ranch and Winery, Alexander Vineyards (15m), Fiesta Winery 290, Rancho Ponte Vineyard
    Garrison Brothers Bourbon Distillery (3.5m), LBJ Park (4m), Enchanted Rock (39m), Stonewall Wildflower Center (7m), and Willow City Loop (39m),
    Eateries: Pecan Street Brewery, Alamo City Cafe

    Property is rented out according to guest count and additional area needed for particular guest. Please review how we book rooms and understand how it works prior to booking so there is no misunderstanding.
    .
    Main House
    Sleeps 10
    3 Bedrooms
    2 Full Baths
    2 Common areas with fire places
    55″ TV with 2.1 Bluetooth surround sound
    Fridge, stove, coffee pot, microwave, pots/pans/silverware

    Detached from house is the Bunkhouse
    The Bunk House
    Our Bunkhouse is located behind our little Country Inn which has 2 private sides, with private entrances for each side. Both have pool access and patio access.

    French Room
    Sleeps 2-4 guest
    bathroom with stand up shower,
    AC/heating unit, TV,
    coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge.

    Fox/Hen Room
    Sleeps 4-6 (2 a joining rooms),
    bathroom with stand up shower,
    AC/heating unit, TV, coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge.

    Main House
    Sleeps 7-10 guest
    3 Bedrooms
    2 Full Baths
    2 Common areas with fire places
    55″ TV with 2.1 Bluetooth surround sound
    Fridge, stove, coffee pot, microwave, pots/pans/silverware

    Wi-Fi on premise @ additional charge. No streaming videos or movies. WiFi is billed off cell phone plan.

    You can rent the entire property including (Main house & Bunkhouse) or rent the main house or bunk houses individually.
    Booking 2-4 guest accommodates French room ($100.00 linen fee added)
    Booking 5-6 guests accommodates Fox/Hen House ($100.00 linen fee added)
    Booking 7-10 guests accommodates main house. ($100.00 linen fee added)
    Booking 11 to 14 guests will include the main house/French bunkhouse
    Booking 15 to 20 guests will include main house, French room and fox/hen-house.
    Please sent inquiry for additional details.

    Property is 18 and over due to location, decking, stairs and the pool not having a fence on the perimeter. The safety of others is major concern and this is why recommended for adults. You can sign a release of liability for anyone under the age of 21.

    Perimeter video surveillance installed at property for liability & enforcement purposes.

    Check-in:
    When you first arrive, renter must go through the entire property to ensure everything is clean and in working order within first 30 minutes. If a discrepancy is found contact property manager ASAP.

    Check-out:
    We do not charge a cleaning fee as the rental home should be left the way it was found.
    Sweep, clean and put away ALL dishes as found upon arrival/coffee maker, remove all bedding/sheets & towels and place in room of deck with sliding door. Wet towels go pile by themselves.

    Ensure all windows are clean as found, IE. back storm door, sliding door off pool deck.
    Pick-up any/all misc wrappers, glitter, tobacco products from your stay.

    If turnover crew has to cleanup after you and your guests, the entire deposit will be forfeited/no exceptions.

    Security Deposit will be non refundable and immediate eviction if there are any guest on the premises that are not on the signed agreement. Absolutely no pets allowed on the premises unless pre-authorized on signed agreement.

    No pets/dogs allowed in pool for sanitary reasons, immediate eviction will be enforced. If it is found that there are pets on the premises that are not on the rental agreement or pre-paid for in advance Security deposit/credit card on file will be charged ($250.00) and immediate eviction. No Exceptions!

    No fireworks, sparklers, snap pops, or party poppers of any kind.

    Credit card information on agreement is mandatory for damages/penalties found on property.
    Mandatory $250 fee/penalty applied to credit card on agreement for any guest on property not prepaid on the agreement.

    Base price quoted is for the Bunkhouse. There is a laundry fee of $100.00 w Main house and $100.00 per side of Bunkhouse.

    Charcoal BBQ pit fee of $10.00 and if not cleaned $100.00 will be with held from deposit/no exceptions.

    Thank you for understanding.

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 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

Rules

Renters must thoroughly read and agree to all terms and conditions on the rental agreement prior to booking and paying for reservation.
Anyone under the age of 18 is required to have guardians sign pool waiver/release of liability.
No more than 2 dogs allowed on property. Pet must be 35 pounds or under. Pet fee is $35.00 per pet, per night.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: contact the owner to review dog breed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed with signed non liability waiver.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Johnson City, this vacation home is in a rural area. Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at William Chris Vineyards and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Texas Hill Country Wineries and Exotic Resort Zoo are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Johnson City travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A stone building with a gabled roof, surrounded by green grass and trees.
    Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
    7 min drive - 13.4 km
  • William Chris Vineyards
    2 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
    2 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg
    3 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Garrison Brothers Distillery
    6 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Albert Ice House
    12 min drive
  • William Chris Vineyards
    2 min drive
  • 290 Wine Castle
    3 min drive
  • Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Garrison Brothers Distillery
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of William Chris Vineyards, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park, and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Garrison Brothers Distillery and Kuhlman Cellars are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues Reviews

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Fredericksburg Trip

Place was a great size and loved the pool. Close to all the wineries we love.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Loved it

Definitely recommend, very spaced out and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad a.

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

50th

Great place to stay with family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reaper G.

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

Home away from Home

If you are looking for some peace and quiet away from the city this is the place to be. Close enough to restaurants and market and wineries. The nights were great with a dip in the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Super Chill Property

We hunt annually in the area and this was the perfect property for our group. Lots of space inside and out, deer crossing in the back and the most beautiful sunrise coming through the back windows. We are looking forward to next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jemely w.

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

Fun

We enjoy the time in the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy P.

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

Wine Country Thanksgiving

Great location for wineries around Johnson City and Fredericksburg. The accommodations were very roomy for an extended family trip. The house is dated but very clean! The pool was nice but not of use to us in Nov and outside lighting lit up the grounds at the back of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Christmas tradition

This is the second year my wife, son, and his girlfriend spent Christmas in the Hill Country. The Country Life experience was a perfect location. Comfortable property. Jeff and Alexa are excellent hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

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

outstanding overall location, and facilities !

Rode up with our church group from Tomball for the Fandango vintage motorcycle event. The property was easy to find, a fantastic location, very clean, with more than enough space to park a couple of bikes and a trike. The bedrooms were comfortable, isolated and quiet. Loved the pool and the grill! Yeah, we are coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Amazing

Took a weekend getaway just my mom, brother and myself. We were super super excited loved the place awesome quiet and close to so many wineries. Super super clean house pool was super clean but unfortunately weather didn’t permit to use. We will definitely book again the whole family for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lexy E.

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

Very pleasant

The main house was very clean and well stocked. The back room with the large fan stays very warm even with the fan on so it is was a hard sleep for me personally. Pool was clean, lots of places to sit outside. House is right off the highway and less than 10 mins from Johnson City.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Annual Camp drop off

The property was beautiful and peaceful. Jeff and Alexis were amazing. We had a large group and they were extremely helpful with making sure our stay was completely peaceful and comfortable. The grandkids loved the pool and outdoors that they wanted to stay instead of going to camp in Harper, Texas. The property was a short drive to Harper. Thank you Jeff and Alexis, we look forward to staying there next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin L.

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

Great place to stay! Quiet and Secluded.

The stay was great. It was quiet and secluded. Amenities were in great shape and was in a great location. The only issues I had were that the A/C settings on the thermostat would not go under 74 degrees so the house would get a little warm at times. Also, there was a constant beeping coming from the garage heard throughout the house and especially in the bedroom by the garage. No one could sleep in that room because of the beeping. There was no access to the garage to try and stop the beeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Family Getaway

We enjoyed the house and the annex being separate so that we as more than one family coming together still had our separate space to go to for quiet time when needed. We thought that the pool was great! Everyone who swam enjoyed it and those who didn't swim enjoyed looking on from rooms and the deck. We also loved the big table. We were a group of 13 and we were able to get the majority of our group could sit together. When we weren't eating we used the table for jigsaw puzzles and games. The location for kid friendly and family adventures was so nice. We enjoyed the Reptile zoo, drive home for a rest and lunch and then we went back to the Science Mill. Both places were great for our group. Thank you for a beautiful little place to stay with convince to fun outings and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Selena M.

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

Great Weekend

We had 10 women stay the whole weekend at the house. The house was warm all weekend but that was just because it was late August in Texas. There’s no real way around that. I would recommend this place 8 days a week except for late summer. But if you aren’t there the whole time then it’s probably not as bad. And even with it being warm it was still very doable and we still had the absolute best time! We had plenty of space for everyone and the pool was great. Jeff and Alexis were incredible and were very quick to respond to ALL of my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Great stay, fun weekend!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was clean & very spacious. The property manager communicated well & replied promptly to any questions we had. The pool was fantastic! Bring your own floaties. We used the propane firepit every night. Bed comfort was ok, shower water pressure was good, kitchen was stocked well, extra fans available in hall closet if needed. We really appreciated the coffee beans, grinder, coffee maker & sugar that is already there. There are spiders, bugs, deer & varmints - this home is in the country. It didn't bother us, though. Location was ok. It's 22 miles from Fredericksburg, so we chose to go to nearby wineries & eat out one meal closer to Johnson City. We visited Fredericksburg on our way home after checking out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, clean. Conveniently located to all of the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Alexander House is spacious and pool is extra nice. We enjoyed our stay and property is close to lots of amenities. Property could use a deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne C.

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

Summer family getaway

One last getaway before school starts overall very pleasant stay, pool was relaxing ,house is far enough from town but in a great area for wine tasting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Monet d.

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

House was very clean. Excellent location

Beds were very comfortable and house had all the necessities. Lots of room to spread out. Beautiful property with a great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Family hunting trip

Clean, nice place. Owner was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvador R.

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

Mini Vacation

Over all a great stay. The house was perfect for us. The host was very helpful when we needed help. Will rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Great Place for Family Time

They property was perfect for us, we had a Family Event to attend and it was a great home base to relax and be together for the entire weekend. One side note: Its location is great for events at Garrison Brothers Distillery which is about 7 minutes away by car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

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

Alexander

The property worked well for us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff Y.

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

Nice place for a big group

Property was as advertised and worked out great for us. The only issue was the A/C didn’t cool all that well, but the weather was nice so no great bother.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024