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The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9

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French Door entry from patio
Pod #2
View looking out
Queen size bed
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Porch or lanai
  • Internet access
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Blanco County, TX
  • Place, William Chris Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Garrison Brothers Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9

The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail

Everything you need, nothing you don’t—right in the heart of Texas Wine Country.

Looking for the perfect Hill Country stay without paying for amenities you’ll never use? The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail offers exactly that: comfort, convenience, and unbeatable location at a great value.

🍷 Prime Location: Surrounded by more than 50 Texas Hill Country wineries, with Blue Lotus Winery and Untamed Winery within walking distance and Silver Dollar Winery a 1 minute drive. Festivals, parks, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and local shops are just minutes away.

🌳 Relaxed Setting: Our container homes are arranged in pods beneath majestic oak trees, with soft ambient lighting and a welcoming common area featuring chairs, a hammock, and custom cornhole boards.

🛏️ Quality Essentials: Sleep soundly on locally handcrafted Cantwell mattresses. Freshen up with vegan, cruelty-free bath products made with pure Moroccan argan oil and essential oils.

🍴 Simple Convenience: Each kitchenette is stocked with everything you need—including a corkscrew and wine pourer—so you can enjoy your Hill Country finds without hassle.

Whether it’s a couple’s getaway, a girl’s weekend, or a group celebration, The Container Retreat is your smart choice for Hill Country lodging. With 13 listings accommodating up to 32 guests, we make hosting larger parties easy too.

Stay where value meets location—The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail.

Photos are representative of Containers Nine and Ten and décor may vary, but the layout is the same.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3076612
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this vacation home is in a rural area. William Chris Vineyards and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Texas Hill Country Wineries and Exotic Resort Zoo.
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Blanco County, TX

What's nearby

  • William Chris Vineyards - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson State Park - 2 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg - 2 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kuhlman Cellars - 3 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Garrison Brothers Distillery - 4 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 73 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

Is The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9 on Sep 8, 2026 start from $140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail #9 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very comfortable mattress. The hosts are very communicative and had some great dining recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 3, 2025
Thank you for your visit and feedback. Our goal is to deliver 5 stars every time and will continue to work to improve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute container and well decorated. Had everything we needed including soaps. The bed was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 18, 2025
Thank you Nicole! We appreciate your business.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
They are small but perfect for a one-night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

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

Amazing stay

My husband and I enjoyed a nice relaxing evening at the Container Retreat. I would definitely stay there again. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2024
Elise, thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great and Cozy

We really loved it, such a cute place. Bed could be a little more comfy, but at that its still a 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thank you so much for your stay and for taking time to give us a review! We hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lwis P.

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

Stay

It was a nice quiet place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 7, 2025
We are very sorry that we were unable to deliver a 5-star stay. Please let us know what we could have done differently to make your stay better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

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

Stay after wine tasting

biggest deal for me is that it's close to William Chris and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2024
Thank you, Ken! We were happy to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Container Retreat

We needed a place to stay for one night while passing through the wine trail. This place was perfect for our needs and a great location for several local wineries.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Great little get away

This place is great. It is located close to so many fun things and is very neat and tidy. It also gives you a great feeling of privacy. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

cute

very cozy, the bed wasn't very comfortable over all it we enjoyed our stay. will be booking with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 19, 2024
Julie, thank you for staying with us and for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Charming, Well-Appointed, Cozy Stay

These folks have done a superb job of making a small space provide everything you need. Our "container" was very well decorated with a bit of a vintage look, super clean, and comfortable. Better than staying in a hotel, very quiet and with a great view of the meadows in the background. We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2024
William, thank you so much for the kind words! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

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

Little house

Property was clean and well-stocked. Comfortable bed and good a/c so I was happy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thank you for choosing The Container Retreat and for the review Bruce! We hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Perfect!

This property is prettier in person! Perfect for 1–2 people. View out back is gorgeous. I would stay here again. It’s close to Fredericksburg and surrounding towns in the Hill Country! Check out Mucho Food truck park in Fredericksburg!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Very Clean

The container accommodation was as described. It was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2024
Thank you for your review, Debra!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aldo J.

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

Better than expected!

Yo be honest I was a little reluctant to stay in a container but the experience was very pleasant. At a great price, the place is just what you need to spend the night. The location is amazing, just in the middle of everything if your winery hopping. A good variety of places to have dinner/breakfast nearby and the communication with the host was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2024
Aldo, thanks for taking a chance on us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

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

Container Adventure

Very clean and well maintained; great location for the Hill Country. I’d give it 5 stars but for the outdoor space: uneven rocks with irregular slabs, a sprained ankle waiting to happen especially at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2024
Nancy, thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayce H.

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

Peaceful Getaway

My husband and I had a great time at the Container Retreat! The container was perfect . . . we even enjoyed a little charcuterie for dinner on our little table and chairs outside. Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Kayce, thank you for choosing The Container Retreat for your getaway! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great spot!

Great little spot! We enjoyed it very much. Would definitely like to see more lighting though. At night it was pitch black around the property so it was kind of hard to enjoy sitting outside after 6pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 4, 2024
Thank you for the review Lisa! We tried to minimize the light pollution so folks could enjoy the brilliant night sky.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fany G.

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

Super cute

Just liked I pictured it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 16, 2024
Thank you Fany! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick R.

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

Container house

Great concept. Really a smaller container more like hotel room. Very adequate for 1-3 day stay. Kitchen area really setup for minimal cooking. Really close to all wineries. A short 16 mile driveway Fredericksburg.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 9, 2024
Erick, thank you for choosing us and taking the time to write a review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett B.

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

Cozy Retreat right in the middle of Wine Country!

Very cozy retreat that offers quick access to wineries from Johnson City to Fredericksburg. We had an issue with our lock that was resolved in no time, thanks to the quick response of the owner. I would recommend if you are like my wife and I who are always on the go, checking out the wine and views. Just looking for a quite spot to rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Thank you Jarrett for the stay and the review. I am glad you and your wife enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again!

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