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"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX

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Pond
Fishing Pier and Waterfall
Fire Pit and Oaks
Private Dining !?!?

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 173900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Blue Fiesta Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

FA-18 Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Yellow Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX

Located between Austin and Dripping Springs, TX, and close to Belterra Village, this five bedroom, 2-acre Hill Country home is perfect for accessing any local event (weddings, wine country, breweries/distilleries, BBQ, SXSW, ACL, Formula 1, Longhorn Football, Perdernales Falls State Park, LBJ Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX, WWII Museum, golf courses, and lakes). The home has a fully-stocked kitchen, cable TVs, WiFi, phone, fishing pond, fire pit, BBQ pit, pool table, and multiple refridgerators. The five bedrooms sleep 10 comfortably in beds, but with pull-out sofa beds and roll-away beds, the home can comfortably accommodate 16 people.
Distances (and times) to:
Downtown Austin, TX – 17 miles (26 minutes)
Dripping Springs, TX – 6 miles (10 minutes)
F1 Circuit of the Americas – 30 miles (38 minutes)
Darrell K.Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium (Longhorns Football) - 19 miles (27 minutes)
Austin-Bergstrom Airport – 22 miles (28 minutes)
Fredericksburg, TX – 62 miles (68 minutes)
Lakeway, TX – 17 miles (32 minutes)
Canyon Lake – 38 miles (48 minutes)
Lake Austin (Hula Hut) – 17 miles (32 minutes)
Lake LBJ – 47 miles (59 minutes)
Driftwood / Salt Lick BBQ - 9 miles (15 minutes)
Wimberley, TX - 21 miles (28 minutes)
Gruene, TX - 43 miles (57 minutes)

Please note that the added "Property Fee" of $15/night is actually applied towards local (City of Dripping Springs) 7% Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) which are not collected by VRBO.
VRBO is obligated to collect a separate 6% Accommodations Tax for the State of Texas.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bunk room, board games, cable TV,
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Events

No events allowed
No extra parking onsite or nearby.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog door w/ lock available.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Forfieture of deposit for smoking.
Please be respectful if neighbors' privacy.
Additional charge of $25 per pet
No parking on street. No parking on grass. No parking on property across the street or next door.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No extra parking onsite or nearby.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Austin

Located in Austin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lake Travis and Hamilton Pool Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jump Wild and Labyrinth. Consider The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge for a night out or Westlake Community Performing Arts Center if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Bannockburn Baptist Church - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Jump Wild - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Fox Hill Dog Park - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Radha Madhav Dham - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 22 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪P. Terry’s Burger Stand - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willie's Burgers & BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪HTeaO - Austin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jester King Brewery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX?

As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX on 8 Oct, 2026 start from S$959, 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 at "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Rudy's Nest" 2-acre Hill Country Home Between Dripping Springs and Austin, TX located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bannockburn Baptist Church, Jump Wild, and Radha Madhav Dham. Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery and Fox Hill Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is spacious, clean, and a wonderful private property in a country setting. The location is ideal! Close to major highways, stores, Austin airport and city! We stayed for our daughter’s wedding in Dripping Springs. The host reached out to make sure we had anything we needed throughout our stay and after we checked out! Rudy responded immediately to any questions from the booking throughout the stay. We would love to stay again!! We highly recommend this home, definitely a favorite!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive to any questions we had and instructions for the property were very clear. Our only wish for the property is that we could have stayed there longer. We needed the home for our daughter’s wedding at a nearby venue. We would have loved to fish in the pond and enjoy the fire pit but we were so busy with the wedding. We would love to come back for a relaxing stay and enjoy the comforts of the home and property. We did see some deer running through the yard in the early mornings and evenings we were there, which was a highlight for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
Thank you for that kind review! Let's get you booked for another stay - we'd love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

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

Amazing wedding weekend!

Stayed here with our wedding party
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Wonderful Family House

Very nice home for our Family wedding. Location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Beautiful cozy property

We enjoyed our family time with plenty of sleeping arrangements, beautiful outdoors and kitchen space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Very homey lots of room for family of 11. Outdoor space is amazing. Well stock

As advertised, hospitable and great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful location

Gorgeous home with plenty of space for all guests to spend time together or do their own thing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great home for families!

Plenty of room for all of our family. Loved the backyard and pond area. Beds were comfy, great showers. Perfect for our family while attending a wedding for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAri H.

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

Mari

Cozy, privet property. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

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

Great Space!

Location was perfect. We had several people stay with us and it was never crowded! The outdoor space is a wonderful gathering area. Owners were flexible and responsive! Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

Most Ideal

This stay was more than we could have asked for! The check in was ideal, house was better than expected, amenities were plentiful and communication with the host was superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Spacious and Cozy

Absolutely loved the space this house provided for everyone. Very open concept and allowed our family to spend some great quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sean f.

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

Great house/Great stay

Lots of room in this house to spread out and enjoy family and friends. The host was amazing to work with and communicated very well. He checked in with us and made sure everything was going well. Very accommodating. If you’re looking for a quiet place to gather and relax: this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Perfect getaway place

Rudy was absolutely amazing!!! The place was immaculate. Highly recommend if you plan on staying in the area. You will not be disappointed!! Hopeful to be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Great homebase for family and friends

Our family stayed at Rudy's Nest for a family wedding weekend. Great house, spacious, picturesque location, and close to everything in Dripping Springs. The owner was great at communication, access was easy, and the owner very kindly mailed us a dress that we inadvertently left behind, at no cost. Overall, a lovely home in which to spend a few days in Dripping Springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene J.

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

Beautiful weekend home

Relaxing Family time while attending my daughter’s Graduation at UTA. The house was warm and inviting and accommodated everyone. We enjoyed the peaceful sounds of the waterfall from the pond and the bond fire 🔥 at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2022
Come back and see us! Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

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

Great house

This is a wonderful property. We stayed here with family for a wedding and hosted the rehearsal dinner. Lots of beds and fridge space! Rudy was super nice. We saw deer almost every day and the pond and fire ring were extra fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Lovely home and property!

We rented for our daughter’s wedding weekend and the house was great for hosting my family. All 8 of us fit with room to spare. We had a small bridal brunch and it was the perfect hosting house. Communication with the owner/manager could not have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Thank you Ann! I hope we have a chance to host you and your family again. Rudy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Spacious, clean beautiful home

This home has everything you need to make your stay comfortable! We had a big group so we did cook and enjoyed the full kitchen! There was not one thing I can think of that this home did not have! Saw a few deer and a beautiful buck as well! Incredible amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Property!

We stayed with 8 of our friends to see the total eclipse. The house is very spacious and well equipped. All was as listed. Rudy always communicated very promptly, I highly recommend this rental property for groups of friends or family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

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

Best Bridal Party Home Ever!

Our wedding was at Addison Grove, and Rudy's Nest was the perfect location. Rudy was a wonderful host, and the parents of the bride as well as the bride and bridesmaids had a wonderful time staying all together. Thank you, Rudy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim d.

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

Amazing !

Just beautiful and clean! Breathtaking views and gorgeous home. Host is so thoughtful and supplied everything you will need and more. Appreciate all the little details details that made our family gathering so special. Thank you! Kim
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2022
Thank you! Come 'n back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenagh T.

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

Gorgeous home and views

Perfect house for multiple couples wanting a hangout getaway. View of backyard pond with waterfall from clawfoot tub is amazing and art glass fixtures throughout the house are stunning! Well appointed house....we were not lacking anything. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2021
Thank you!! Come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

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

Wonderful home

Loved the space for three families to stay of various ages. My neice married a short few miles away and we even had her bridal luncheon which was beautiful on the long table and had plenty of room in the kitchen and dining to host all 20. Loved the balcony and delighted watching the deer randomly. A great place to have the teens enjoy a pool game or watch a movie as cousins. Host was available for anything we needed. House was clean and everything beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rudy Keough

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We are usually in town and available to come out and help with any issues that might arise, including consumption of locally sourced adult beverages!
Semper Fi!

Why they chose this property

Location, comfort, quality, price! Large house sleeps up to 17 comfortably.

What makes this property unique

Close to Austin, Dripping Springs, Lakeway, Wimberley, Driftwood, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, and San Antonio. Situated in the heart of the local winery, brewery, and distillery scene. Fabulous wedding party, family reunion, and girls/guys getaway home!

Please note that the added "Administration Fee" of $45/night is actually applied towards local (City of Dripping Springs) 7% Hotel Occupancy Taxes (HOT) which are not collected by VRBO.
VRBO is obligated to collect a separate 6% Accommodations Tax for the State of Texas.

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