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Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Kingsbury, TX
  • Place, Copperas Cove Public Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Windmill Farm Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪10 min drive‬

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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.

Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos

Joy's Country Cabin is located in the beautiful rolling hills, on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country. We are just 10 minutes to either New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin and about 35 minutes to San Antonio or Austin. The house overlooks a cottage garden and a small pond frequented by wildlife. The setting is one of rolling hils and small farms - a tranquil, peaceful spot - yet it's only minutes from shopping, restaurants and local attractions. It's a great place to vacation, honeymoon, or get away. The large front porch and garden area is the ideal place to relax and unwind. A charcoal grill is also provided for those who enjoy outdoor cooking.

The living room is a circa 1850's log cabin which has been lovingly restored. The remainder of the house is newly built using old materials, giving the home a charming, rustic feel. It is furnished and decorated with country antiques, patchwork quilts and 'Texas treasures.' The large kitchen, dining, living area is big enough for your family to gather together. The kitchen is fully equipped with full size appliances, pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. The home has 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has two double beds and the third bedroom has a twin bed. There is also a futon in the living room.
The house has all the charm that only a log cabin can have combined with accommodations of the 21st century. It has central heating and air conditioning, satellite TV and a utility room with washer and dryer. So come visit and experience all that our country home has to offer.

Also on the same 60-acre property we have just furnished the 100-year old Farmhouse for a vacation rental. It is located on top of a hill and from there are fantastic views of the countryside. It has similar amenities as Joy's Country Cabin and is roomier so it can more easily accommodate larger groups. Call or email to ask about either The Cabin or The Farmhouse.

Keywords: New Braunfels house, San Marcos house, Seguin house, country house, log cabin
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Copperas Cove Public Library. Enjoy features like a water park and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Guadalupe River and 14 minutes from San Marcos Premium Outlets
Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos offers its guests a water park. Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: crated when left alone; maximum of 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos

Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was perfect for 5 of us. It had everything we needed and the host was very responsive with communications. We loved the country location and front porch view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy G., Conroe, Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs. Joy was wonderful in providing all that was needed. She even let us check in early. We had a great time celebrating our Thanksgiving dinner. The home has everything that is needed to stay. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. We enjoyed the swing on the porch. My adult children loved the cabin look. Loved the heater in the bathroom. Kids enjoy looking at the antique decor around the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very nice quiet stay in the country. Loved the old antiques in the log cabin. Joy was fantastic to work wit. If you arent a fancy person and like the peacefulness of country but close to the city this place is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quite place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet and comfortable. A/C worked well. Owners friendly and helpful. Great place for family to gather.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute

Was close to where our party was beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little house on the prairie

We value quiet and this place was it. Surrounded by grassland with grazing cattle we especially enjoyed relaxing on the porch watching the sun rise and the stars coming out at night. Weather was hot but AC kept us nice and comfy. Beds were comfortable. Convenient to Seguin. Met the owners and they were super nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay!!

Love staying here.. very quiet and peaceful place close to all attractions!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hill Country

Great location and communication!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phyllis L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl's Weekend

Our weekend was very nitheirce. Six senior citizen ladies went to celebrate a 70th birthday and Christmas. We brought all our food and drinks. Plus lots of games for our entertainment. Which worked great for us because we didn't leave the house. The house is off a country road fenced in a small pasture. There is nothing there besides another house. So bring everything with you unless you plan to go into town. It was perfect for us old ladies.and Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

We had such a wonderful stay! The check in was very easy and the property is beautifully maintained. Private and clean with 4 very comfortable beds. Joy was wonderfully accommodating and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joe Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing country paradise

My family and I were able to unwind in this beautiful and historic cabin! Will book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Cute and cozy cabin with a great sunset view! Cabin was very clean and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scenic and Rustic

We really enjoyed the mid 1800's style cabin with modern amenities. We even got to see deer. It's was quiet and the morning view from the front porch was wonderful. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for the wedding at Harper Hill Ranch

It was great being just a few miles from the wedding location. It's nice, quiet, and relaxing on the front porch, and the place is very well managed. The place is clean and neat, and I will use it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam m.

Liked: Cleanliness

A taste of rural Texas close to cultural gems - Austin and San Antonio

The cabin, beautifully restored and expanded by Sherman and tastefully decorated with antiques by Joy was fun and comfotable to stay in. Nice view of the farm pond and fields from the porch. Several state parks, downtown San Antonio and Austin all within an hour's drive. Lots of interesting things to see and do in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

valina w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Front Porch Living

We were in town for work in the New Braunfels area for 11 days. Long days with lots of physical labor and lots of people around at work. But then, quiet relaxing on a front porch with an east view, a few cows in the distance and fresh air. The house was the right size for rehearsing and warming up for the shows, as well as comfy for 4 people to sleep, eat and visit. We will be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Show Low

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This house is fantastic. Old and rustic but remodeled inside. Everything was perfect for our needs. Friendly hosts who were more than accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Away from hustle and bustle of the city

We stayed there for 3 days with my family and friends. The place is quiet and peaceful. A good place to stay when you want to to have a break from the city. The owners are very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Experience!

Beautiful house and amazing host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Getaway!

Extremely easy to communicate with Joy, I loved this little cabin and the homey feel it gives! Clean and loved the rustic style! Just right outside of town so you have peaceful evenings out on the porch. Everything was great and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and relaxing weekend

Loved the property. Good location for family events like floating the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable log cabin

Very adorable place. Had everything we needed except the food. Peaceful area and the stars at night were absolutely amazing! It was about a 20 min drive to go tube the guatalupe river but no big deal at all really.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023