Location: Dripping Springs, Hill Country, Texas, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 7 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 15-20)
Beautiful secluded ranch retreat with lodge and a guest house. The lodge includes 5 bedrooms, 3 on 2nd floor, 2 on 3rd floor. 3 kings, 1 queen, two twins, 1 fold-out sofa and 3 1/2 baths. Guest house has 2 bedrooms, including 1 queen, 1 twin, 1 set of bunks. Both houses have fireplaces. There are 580 acres for hiking and exploring. Play tennis on the lighted courts, swim in the large swimming pool or nearby creek. The property is ideal for bird watching and wildlife viewing. There is a covered outdoor pavilion with fireplace -- an excellent spot for grilling and entertaining. This is a wonderful place for reunions of family and/or friends. Just relax on one of the wraparound covered porches on either the first or second level of the lodge and enjoy the hill country scenery.
By the end of 2010 we plan to have completed the addition of a fabulous first-floor master suite in the lodge, which will include a handicapped-accessible bathroom, sitting room, and large closet. This will increase the sleeping capacity of the property to 18 people in beds and 25 total.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Lodge:$950/nt, $4000/wk, 2-nt minimum. Cleaning:$225 lodge/$300 both
Lodge & Guest house: $ 1100/night, $4600/week, 2-night minimum;
NEW PRICING EFF. 3/1/10 (AFTER ADDITION OF NEW MASTER SUITE):
Lodge: $1250/night, $5500/week, 2-night minimum
Lodge & Guest house: $1500/night, $6500/week, 2-night minimum
25% premium and 3-night minimum on Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Hill Country Ranch Retreat with Creek, Swimming Pool, Hot Tub
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Dripping Springs
Close proximity to Austin, outstanding live water (creek), dramatic elevation changes, beautiful houses, lovely pool and hot spa, lighted tennis/basketball court and other amenities.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The best part of our visits to the ranch is just sitting by the pool (summer) or fireplace (winter) and taking in the surroundings! There’s nothing quite like just sitting and watching the windmill turn, the Purple Martins fly, or the deer or wild turkey down at the creek. We also love swimming, playing tennis, hiking and canoeing. The kids LOVE playing dodgeball on the tennis court at night under the lights.
Owner's Map of Dripping Springs
Paul was born and raised in Austin and has lived there all his life with the exception of one year in Brazil and 4 ½ years at Texas A&M University in College Station. In addition to a B.B.A. from Texas A&M in Business Computer Science, he holds a M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, with specialization in real estate and finance. Immediately after graduation from UT in 1989, Paul started a consulting business, which has evolved into a commercial real estate firm now known as Hudson Properties, Inc. Paul holds a Texas Real Estate Broker license, as well as a Texas Loan Officer license. He is a member of the Austin Board of Realtors, the Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtors and the Commercial Leasing Brokers Association.
Paul is very active in the community where he has served in various capacities including President (and several other leadership positions) of the Westlake Rotary Club, Chairman of the Westlake Rotary Club Foundation, and President of the Capital City Toastmasters. He is also a graduate of Leadership Austin’s Class of 2003.
Paul has served in many leadership roles at First United Methodist Church of Austin, including Lay Leader, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Property Committee and Co-Chair of a $3,100,000 Capital campaign. He is currently a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church, where he serves on the Board of Trustees and as member of the Companions Sunday School Class.
In addition to his work, community service and church responsibilities, Paul enjoys playing the guitar, singing, songwriting, and many outdoor activities including coaching soccer and baseball, boating, fishing, snow skiing, hiking, and generally spending quality time with his wife and three children.
Property Photos
- Front of lodge with fountain - Dripping Springs, Hill Country House with Creek, Pool and Hot Tub
- Aerial of house, tennis courts, creek, windmill - Dripping Springs, Hill Country House with Creek, Pool and Hot Tub
- Living Room in the lodge - Dripping Springs, Hill Country House with Creek, Pool and Hot Tub
- Dining Room of the lodge
- Master bedroom in lodge
- View from upper porch of lodge overlooking pool and creek
- Natural stone pool and hot tub
- Guest bedroom of lodge
- Guest bedroom of lodge
- Pavillion, pool and fireplace
- View of pool and pavilion from porch of the lodge
- Tennis court, pavilion & back of lodge
- Guest House
- Guest house kitchen and seating area
- Guest house kitchen and fireplace
- Guest House bedroom
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Marla H. ,
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My family has certainly made many great memories there! I'm glad yours now has too.
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Jimmy P , Dallas, Texas
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Thanks Jimmy. Looks like y'all had a great time. What a great way to celebrate 50 years!
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Steve , Fort Worth, Texas
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It was a pleasure hosting your family. I'm glad the gathering was such a hit. See you next year.
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Utpal , Dallas, Texas
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Looking forward to having your family to the ranch again next year.
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, Austin, Texas
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Glad you enjoyed the retreat! Thanks for the nice comments.
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HNK , Austin, Texas
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Thanks for the comment. Looking forward to hosting you again!
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Jane German , San Antonio, Texas
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Looking forward to having your family back at Henly Hill Ranch in the near future!