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Casita Montalbano - Sleeps 8 to 10 - Private River Access - Pet Friendly Cabin

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Welcome to Casita Montalbano!  :)

You will see this sign before driving uphill.
Driving uphill, you will take the very first left - wooden sign says Montalbano.
Entry patio, which now has extra chairs and a wooden swing - see next photo.
Entry patio with seating for about 9-10.
Entry door - you will use a lockbox to gain access to keys, plus alarm code.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ingram, TX
  • Popular LocationHill Country Arts Foundation4 min drive
  • Popular LocationStonehenge II4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSchreiner University17 min drive
  • AirportSan Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room

Primary Bedroom

Secondary Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Casita Montalbano - Sleeps 8 to 10 - Private River Access - Pet Friendly Cabin

Rustic 70-year old classic country cabin with lots of charm and tons of amenities! Sleeps 8, but can possibly sleep 10 (with prior approval and extra charge above 8 guests) – total of 9 beds including 2 small sleeper sofas for kids. Dining room table inside house can seat 8-9. Large dining table on back screen porch overlooking backyard can seat 10 or more. Two tables on deck can seat 10, for those that like to dine (breakfast, lunch or dinner) ‘al fresco’ outside with the nice country air. Seating area for 8 on back screen porch is perfect for coffee in the morning, wine in the evening – or just relaxing with a good book while watching the numerous birds. Backyard has a net for volleyball or badminton, as well as a bocce and horseshoe court … there are also mallets for a nice match of croquet. For parking, there is a private drive and a rustic carport with enough space for 4-6 cars to park here and there. To get down to the private riverfront patios, one can walk down the hill (5 minutes) or drive with floats, kayak paddles, ice chests, etc. (1 minute by car). Down at the river there are 2 river patios, 3 kayaks, a table with 6 chairs, a rustic firepit with 6-8 chairs, a rope swing, hammock and the beautiful, refreshing Guadalupe River, which is generally clean-looking and perfect for swimming, floating, tubing, kayaking and just relaxing in the cool water. Oh, and dogs really, really love it! LOL Speaking of dogs, pets are allowed, but of course there are pet rules that must be abided by – namely, no dogs on the neighbor’s property, you must pick up after your dog(s) at all times, and pets are not allowed on any furniture, like, ever. Back up at the cabin, there is a ‘bunkhouse’ which contains all of the river equipment you could possibly want, but you are also welcome to bring your own – be sure to ask what we have. There are also 3 BBQ grills – 1 is for charcoal/mesquite, 2 are electric. In order to use these grills, you must agree to clean them after use or before departing, out of respect for the next guests. Note that inside the house there are only 2 sofas in the living room area for approx 5-6 people, but there are plenty of extra chairs and many other sitting areas. Also note that for now there is only one shower – a second shower will be added soon, but so far in over 70 years of this house being in our family the one shower has never been an issue, nor has it for any guests. The kitchen is fully loaded with almost all of the spices, sauces, condiments, utensils and appliances that you can think of, so you really only need to bring your food, and that’s it. Same with the bathrooms and bedrooms – fully loaded with towels, linens, cleaning supplies, toiletries. And the laundry room is available for your use, as well. Last, but not least, there is a game closet with a number of board games, as well as a DVD and VHS player with approx 40-50 movies. Ahhh, and a popcorn maker! Most importantly, though, from our family to yours we would like to see you relax, rest, have fun, laugh, celebrate, eat well and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful nature of the Texas Hill Country! :)

Property manager

Tom Montalbano
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 8:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
I will send you pet rules via email - Tom.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside house or back screened porch.
IF you bring a pet, you must agree to pet rules which include (a) no pets on neighbor's property, (b) no pets on furniture, and (c) pick up poop ASAP.
There are no fences between neighbors, so you must agree to not let your kids, pets or yourselves go onto the neighbors' properties.
Active fires in either of the two firepits - backyard & river - must not be left unattended.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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

Ingram

Located in Ingram, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Kerrville-Schreiner Park, while Hill Country Arts Foundation and Kathleen Cook Art Studio are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ingram, TX

What's nearby

  • Hill Country Arts Foundation - 4 min drive
  • Stonehenge II - 4 min drive
  • Louise Hays City Park - 14 min drive
  • Schreiner University - 17 min drive
  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakehouse Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Whataburger - 6 min drive
  • Rio Ranch Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Taqueria Los Altos De Jalisco - 6 min drive
  • Billy Gene's Restaurant - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baseball Tournament
We rented the Casita during our grandson's baseball tournament in Kerrville. The house was very comfortable for all of us, the beds were amazing, and they have anything you can need to make your stay enjoyable. My sixteen-year-old grandson even managed to google how to make cookies without eggs and made them just out of the pantry staples they had on hand for our use. We really enjoyed the screened patio and the open deck on the back of the house. As far as being pet friendly, they had plenty of stuff for the dogs as well, toys, extra bowls, tie downs in the yard, the dogs had a great visit. We will definitely try to book again in the warmer months so that we can utilize the river and river patio. Tom the owner is very easy to work with and was very helpful if we had any issues or questions. Lori is the housekeeper for this property, and she does a great job of keeping up with everything, she is pretty amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Slice of Heaven
My husband and I took our teenage kids this past weekend for a little weekend family getaway. We've been to this area several times and have stayed at other places. We had a wonderful weekend away and made so many great memories in such a small window of time. The host has thought of everything and left no stone unturned when it comes to their guests. We spent lots of time outdoors playing badminton, horseshoes, and going kayaking. Our evenings were spent by a campfire talking and laughing. This rental far exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be returning to this little slice of heaven in Ingram.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kerrville Tri-athalon basecamp
Our crew loved our time at this sweet classic cabin! All the charm and comfort you could ask for and a truly hospitable host. We kept commenting all weekend that we felt like we would be best friends with the host because their cabin felt so perfect in all the ways that mattered to us. Also, this is the CLEANEST pet friendly VRBO I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hill Country Paradise
My family and I stayed here and could not be happier with this place! The place was large enough to fit a mix of kids and adults without issue, and the price river access cannot be beat. This house has everything you could possibly need, including an ice cream maker. The host is as nice as they come and I'm sure we will be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING Family Getaway
First of all you cannot find a better host than Tom! He's absolutely thought of everything for your stay. Everywhere you look there is something available for you including water, cooking supplies, first aid, toiletries, river toys and so much more! It was an absolute pleasure. He made us feel like we were family. The rooms are comfortable. The house is precious and wonderfully decorated. There's plenty of space and seating for our large family. The river front is lovely as well and a bunkhouse full of all the things you could imagine.. water shoes, life vests, inflatables, water toys... And, when you're ready to explore, Tom gives you a list of restaurants and events in Kerrville and the surrounding areas. No need to do a ton of research before you go either. As a mom of 4, this made our vacation so easy. We didn't have to pack much for each kid (there are two sets of washer and dryers with detergent!) and we picked up curbside from HEB. Couldn't have been easier! THANK YOU TOM for making our family vacation a BREEZE!! It was just the recharge we needed.. Forever gratelful <3
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Montalbano

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Languages:

Italian

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