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"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX

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Exterior
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX

Located between Austin and Dripping Springs, TX, and close to Belterra Village, this five bedroom, 2-acre Hill Country home is perfect for accessing any local event (weddings, wine country, breweries/distilleries, BBQ, SXSW, ACL, Formula 1, Longhorn Football, Perdernales Falls State Park, LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX, WWII Museum, golf courses, and lakes). The home has a fully-stocked kitchen, cable TVs, WiFi, phone, fishing pond, fire pit, BBQ pit, pool table, and multiple refridgerators. The five bedrooms sleep 10 comfortably in beds, but with pull-out sofa beds and roll-away beds, the home can comfortably accommodate 16 people.
Distances (and times) to:
Downtown Austin, TX – 17 miles (26 minutes)
Dripping Springs, TX – 6 miles (10 minutes)
F1 Circuit of the Americas – 30 miles (38 minutes)
Darrell K.Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium (Longhorns Football) - 19 miles (27 minutes)
Austin-Bergstrom Airport – 22 miles (28 minutes)
Fredericksburg, TX – 62 miles (68 minutes)
Lakeway, TX – 17 miles (32 minutes)
Canyon Lake – 38 miles (48 minutes)
Lake Austin (Hula Hut) – 17 miles (32 minutes)
Lake LBJ – 47 miles (59 minutes)
Driftwood / Salt Lick BBQ - 9 miles (15 minutes)
Wimberley, TX - 21 miles (28 minutes)
Gruene, TX - 43 miles (57 minutes)

Please note that the added "Property Fee" of $15/night is actually applied towards local (City of Dripping Springs) 7% Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) which are not collected by VRBO.
VRBO is obligated to collect a separate 6% Accommodations Tax for the State of Texas.

Property manager

Rudy Keough

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Forfieture of deposit for smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3900 sq ft (362 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 29

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dog door w/ lock available.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Bunk room, board games, cable TV,

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
Note from host: No extra parking onsite or nearby.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 and a deadbolt lock
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

"rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs
"rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs

About the neighborhood

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Austin Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Chapel Dulcinea - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - 18 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Lake Travis - 25 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 22 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fitzhugh Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Simply Pho House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jester King Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bannockburn Baptist Church, Jump Wild, and Radha Madhav Dham. Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery and Fox Hill Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family House
Very nice home for our Family wedding. Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Gorgeous home with plenty of space for all guests to spend time together or do their own thing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homey lots of room for family of 11. Outdoor space is amazing. Well stock
As advertised, hospitable and great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and Cozy
Absolutely loved the space this house provided for everyone. Very open concept and allowed our family to spend some great quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great homebase for family and friends
Our family stayed at Rudy's Nest for a family wedding weekend. Great house, spacious, picturesque location, and close to everything in Dripping Springs. The owner was great at communication, access was easy, and the owner very kindly mailed us a dress that we inadvertently left behind, at no cost. Overall, a lovely home in which to spend a few days in Dripping Springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mari
Cozy, privet property. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for families!
Plenty of room for all of our family. Loved the backyard and pond area. Beds were comfy, great showers. Perfect for our family while attending a wedding for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Ideal
This stay was more than we could have asked for! The check in was ideal, house was better than expected, amenities were plentiful and communication with the host was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space!
Location was perfect. We had several people stay with us and it was never crowded! The outdoor space is a wonderful gathering area. Owners were flexible and responsive! Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
We stayed with 8 of our friends to see the total eclipse. The house is very spacious and well equipped. All was as listed. Rudy always communicated very promptly, I highly recommend this rental property for groups of friends or family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway place
Rudy was absolutely amazing!!! The place was immaculate. Highly recommend if you plan on staying in the area. You will not be disappointed!! Hopeful to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean beautiful home
This home has everything you need to make your stay comfortable! We had a big group so we did cook and enjoyed the full kitchen! There was not one thing I can think of that this home did not have! Saw a few deer and a beautiful buck as well! Incredible amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
This is a wonderful property. We stayed here with family for a wedding and hosted the rehearsal dinner. Lots of beds and fridge space! Rudy was super nice. We saw deer almost every day and the pond and fire ring were extra fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful weekend home
Relaxing Family time while attending my daughter’s Graduation at UTA. The house was warm and inviting and accommodated everyone. We enjoyed the peaceful sounds of the waterfall from the pond and the bond fire 🔥 at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and property!
We rented for our daughter’s wedding weekend and the house was great for hosting my family. All 8 of us fit with room to spare. We had a small bridal brunch and it was the perfect hosting house. Communication with the owner/manager could not have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property!
The entire experience was extraordinary! It was easily booked and communication with the owner was exceptional! He even personally came by to bring us more towels and fill us in on the property and local attractions- very hospitable! The house was very clean with lots of room for our entire family… and 5 beautiful bathrooms were appreciated with all of our teenagers! The grounds provided lots of entertainment.. fishing, lots of room for games, and celebrating each day at night around the firepit! We would all highly recommend this property!! Five stars all around!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Bridal Party Home Ever!
Our wedding was at Addison Grove, and Rudy's Nest was the perfect location. Rudy was a wonderful host, and the parents of the bride as well as the bride and bridesmaids had a wonderful time staying all together. Thank you, Rudy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy K A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette weekend
This property is beautiful and very spacious. The weekend was for my daughter's girl's getaway before her wedding. There was plenty of room for 12 of us to gather for eating and playing games. Several areas outside to enjoy as well. We had no shortage of places to sleep and plenty of refrigerator space for food and drinks. We even had the wine tour company pick us up at the house. Perfect location. Close enough to all the conveniences and also feeling secluded and out of the hustle and bustle right outside the neighborhood. We had a great time and will stay again if in the area. All the birds and deer were an added bonus. Thanks Rudy!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing !
Just beautiful and clean! Breathtaking views and gorgeous home. Host is so thoughtful and supplied everything you will need and more. Appreciate all the little details details that made our family gathering so special. Thank you! Kim
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenagh T., Cedar Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home and views
Perfect house for multiple couples wanting a hangout getaway. View of backyard pond with waterfall from clawfoot tub is amazing and art glass fixtures throughout the house are stunning! Well appointed house....we were not lacking anything. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
Loved the space for three families to stay of various ages. My neice married a short few miles away and we even had her bridal luncheon which was beautiful on the long table and had plenty of room in the kitchen and dining to host all 20. Loved the balcony and delighted watching the deer randomly. A great place to have the teens enjoy a pool game or watch a movie as cousins. Host was available for anything we needed. House was clean and everything beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C., Coral Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot for a house full of family!
We were in town for my nieces wedding and this home had more than enough space to accommodate my group of nine friends and cousins. None of the single people had to share a room or a bathroom, with the exception of the fighter plane room. It was practically perfect! The communication with the host, the check-in process, and departure were all so simple. If you're in town for a wedding weekend or just exploring the countless distilleries, wineries, and breweries in the area, this is a perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H., Tioga, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Family Friendly Home
We had a wonderful family stay for our daughters wedding. Our guest were very impressed and complementary of how nice the house and property was. The house is very roomy and we never felt crowded. The host is very responsive and super accommodating. They even stopped by with a load of firewood for the backyard fire pit which we enjoyed sitting around while we visited with our family. Thank you Rudy for making a special weekend even more special!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family location, we had seven family members and all of usl lovet the house.
We came in for my daughter's wedding, we were able to have nice dinner for all of the out of town family and the home was absoulutly perfect. Each Bedroom has an attached bathroom which was very nice. The pictures on their isting were current and accurate. Infact they don't do justice the the quality of the home. It was well stocked and clean. You can count on the listing information. I can't say enough good things about out experience, I would stay there in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Bailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good, but no pool (though VRBO listing says there is)
Convenient location, plenty of room for sleeping 12 of us, nice outdoor area for hanging out, & overall a pleasant stay. However, the VRBO listing specifically says that it has a pool under "pool & spa", which was part of my filter requirements for booking a location. This is NOT TRUE; there is a pond that is not swimmable & a pool table (though I think this is separately listed on VRBO), but this lack was a major disappointment for our group. Some other details that were not as jarring, but need noting: the smoke detector looks like it has been removed upstairs, a door hinge came off when we opened the purple room door, a faucet head is missing from the master bathroom, & a red light/wastewater alarm went off outside at 1am. We would recommend this stay, but the VRBO listing needs to match what actually is present. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023