Cabin

The Yurt - a unique camping experience

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Driftwood, TX

Wimberley Valley Winery
Blue Hole Regional Park
‪19 min drive‬
Jacob's Well Natural Area
‪25 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

The Yurt - a unique camping experience

Experience the rustic charm of a real yurt in nature. This is a glamping retreat best suited for outdoorsy types — solo travelers, couples, adults with small kids- still with comfortable beds, private detached bathroom, sitting area, and mini fridge with coffee maker. Set in the woods, this Yurt offers plenty of chances for stargazing and unplugging- more glamping than luxury, but still plenty of comfort. Shared amenities include: outdoor kitchen, grill, and fire pit!

Other Things to Note:
-The Yurt is a fabric-walled structure — not a cabin — and has limited insulation. It does include a portable AC unit and fans, but it may still be hot in summer or cold in winter.

-You may encounter bugs, wildlife, and all the natural quirks that come with camping in the Texas Hill Country.

-The bathroom is detached (about 50 yards away) but private to Yurt guests and secured with an electronic lock.

-Shared amenities across the nine-unit property include an outdoor kitchen with a propane grill and full-size fridge, a bar area, expansive deck, and a firepit (BYO firewood; use subject to burn bans).

The Space:
The Yurt is an open-layout, southwestern-themed space with a king-sized bed, two twin beds, two couches, and a dining table for four. It also includes a small refrigerator, microwave, and drip coffee maker. While not a luxury setup, the space offers a unique, laid-back atmosphere for those looking to unwind in nature. Outside, enjoy your own private seating area, plus access to shared spaces around the property.

Ideal for: Guests who enjoy the outdoors, don’t need frills, and want a Hill Country camping experience with a roof over their heads.

House Rules:
The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate
Children are allowed.
Guests must be 25 years of age or older to book
Guests must complete a rental agreement prior to receiving check in instructions
Damage Waiver required
No smoking or vaping allowed inside
No parties or day guests are allowed
No shooting of any kind is allowed on the property
No outdoor fires are allowed unless there is a designated fire pit and there is not a burn ban in effect.
2 Dogs maximum under 35 pounds each allowed for an additional fee of $25 per dog per night.
No fireworks are allowed
Government Issued ID required.
Quiet hours are from 9 pm to 8 am

Property manager

Hill Country Premier Lodging

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Administrative fee: USD 1 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Driftwood

Driftwood is home to this cabin. Blue Hole Regional Park and Jacob's Well Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Island and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens. Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center and Jump Wild are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Driftwood, TX

What's nearby

The Island - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
Blue Hole Regional Park - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
Wimberley Lions Market Days - 21 min drive - 19.1 km
Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
Jacob's Well Natural Area - 25 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

San Marcos Station - 32 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Salt Lick BBQ - ‬20 min drive
‪Hays City Store - ‬8 min drive
‪Wimberley Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪Community Pizza & Beer Garden - ‬15 min drive
‪The Shady Llama - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yurt - a unique camping experience pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Yurt - a unique camping experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Yurt - a unique camping experience?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Yurt - a unique camping experience located?

Situated in Driftwood, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Wimberley Valley Winery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Corral Theatre and Blue Hole Regional Park. The Island and Duchman Family Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

7.8

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Kimberly B.

31 May, 2025

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

Loved it but too hot

Needs better AC for sure. It was EXTREMELY hot during the day..

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

23 Apr, 2024

Absolutely loved this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Mar, 2024

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

It was very nice camping like setting

It was nice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Q.

6 Nov, 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

This place was so cozy and perfect for a quick weekend getaway. Loved being tucked away in the woods and the stargazing was a delight!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

29 Apr, 2024

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

Veteran camper. First time in a yurt.

Not our typical thing (glamping), but we loved it! Made our trip to see Wimberley even more special! The yurt is surprisingly spacious on the inside! Reminded me of Harry Potter. Put together nicely and had more than we needed! Best part: Pet-Friendly! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik P.

29 May, 2023

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

Amazing!

The property isn’t far from all the small shopping towns and attractions. Canyon lake, many swim holes, Pedernales Falls State Park, and only about an hour from the San Antonio River walk and Austin. We got to do it all in our little week long vacation. Some attractions are more expensive in the little towns for non-locals but it’s understandable.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Travis

10 Jun, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nasty and spiders everywhere won’t be returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

16 Oct, 2023

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

Girl’s weekend

We stayed in the yurt. We absolutely loved it. It was roomy and clean. At check in time we received a text message with a number saying if we needed anything just call. I couldn’t find email with code so we called and they resent email. Very quiet place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher E.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

New Years Eve

Amenities can be better. Someone needs to check the HVAC unit regularly - it never worked. Coffee mugs are non existent. The unit has been broken into so door is flimsy at best. Screen door is hanging on by a thread and doesn't close. Thought it was out in the country where its quiet. Not on NYE. Neighbor across the lane set off LOTS of fireworks, even though not allowed on property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica B.

24 Apr, 2023

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

Life savers

Glamping at its finest! Such a good get away to get a taste of nature with all the comfort. We accidentally said our code out loud and being a group of all girls we felt un easy. We called and they were quick to go reset it with in a couple of hours. 100% recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BCochran P.

30 Apr, 2025

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

Exactly as described

We had a great time here. The yurt was cozy and cute. The only thing that disappointed me is that there was no coffee. I assumed it would have coffee, so that is on me. The community area is nice and comfy to relax outside and have drinks, listen to music, etc., cleanliness was not a problem. I would def stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy S.

3 Jun, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Anniversary get away

First time in a yurt. Was a nice experience however the cleanliness of the yurt and bathroom was a little below standards. I’m done with bugs/cobwebs due to the nature of the property, but there was hair on bed, trash under the bed. Hair in the shower and refrigerator. Also the oscillating fan was broken.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah M.

27 Apr, 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness

My worst nightmare came alive! Caterpillars and worms everywhere

My family and I looked forward to spending the weekend in this property to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We arrived with our two kids, and even though the property looked nice at first glance, when we entered the yurt, there was an infestation caterpillars and worms of different colors and sizes. I first noticed them on the floor which by the way was dirty (dust, leaves, cotton balls?) and froze in terror because I have a deep phobia of caterpillars and all worms. My husband tried to sweep them but there was no dust pan, so he used a sheet of paper to scoop them and throw them outside the best he could. However, we quickly realized this was unworkable because they were everywhere: under the beds, under the sofas, hanging by the curtains, and bed head etc.) There is no way we can lie our heads in this place. My kids were screaming and running. We went outside to regroup and talk to the property manager, and I completely lost it when a black hairy caterpillar the size of a finger almost crawled on my foot. My husband told me to get back in the car because the big ones are everywhere around the yurt. He then put the kids in the car and we left. We never even got a chance to unload any of our stuff. I'm still slaking thinking and writing about this, and jumping when anything touches me. My 3 years old said we got chase by worms which is a pretty accurate statement. The property manager, unfortunately told us this was the season for silk worms and there is nothing they could do about it. They said they will try to rebook the property and refund me if someone else rented it. They later emailed me to tell me they will not be refunding any money to me because they "have to pay the owner for this reservation." I have emailed them three times already, explaining the situation and how this is unethical, unfair, unjust, and bad business to do this to a customer. The property manager said I shouldn't book a tent if I have a fear of worms. I explained to them in my email that level of infestation is not something anyone renting a yurt will expect, and they never disclosed the location was experiencing silk worms in this season. The customer can only book based on the information on the booking site. If that was disclosed, I would have never came close to that property. If they know that disclosing this will not get them any booking, then it is a scam to list the property, get it booked and refuse to refund when the customer founds out. I need a refund!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022