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Artesia Hilltop Cabin

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The wraparound porch on this elevated guest cabin offers astounding views of the surrounding Hill Country!
Rustic and comfortable outdoor furniture on the porch give you lots of relaxation options!
Sweet dreams are yours on the soft and comfortable queen-sized bed, covered with clean and warm linens.
You'll enjoy movie nights on the TV and DVD player, your favorite music on the CD stereo, and the convenience of available Wifi service, too!
Modern and efficient AC and heat units keep the interior just as you like it!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Kerrville, TX
  • Place, Kathleen Cook Art Studio
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Copper Cactus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hill Country Arts Foundation
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Artesia Hilltop Cabin

New adorable tiny home cabin on hillside with gorgeous views of the Texas Hill Country. Only 20 minutes to downtown Kerrville and 10 minutes from the most popular Guadalupe River recreations.

Local Host Support |Free Early Check-In (if available) |Free Hill Country Travel App

A budget-friendly vacation rental shouldn't mean compromising luxury and quality, and the Artesia Hilltop Cabin shows how it's done! This delightful cabin in the heart of the Hill Country is the perfect spot for a romantic weekend. It's remote and private, in a scenic natural setting, yet it's only ten miles from the night life and shopping of downtown Kerrville. It's loaded with comfortable amenities and down-home Texas charm, proving a fantastic vacation doesn't need to be a wallet-buster.


What You'll Love!

Hill Country Views - sweeping mountain vistas from the deck and windows.

Outdoor Living - shaded L-shaped deck, patio furniture, charcoal grill, fire pit, and wide-open sky for stargazing.

Kitchenette for Easy Meals - mini-fridge, toaster oven, microwave, hot plate, coffee maker and basic cookware make it easy to whip up breakfast or a light dinner.

Cozy Comfort Inside - queen bed with soft linens, a small couch (sleeps a child), full bath with shower, A/C and heating, and plenty of natural light.

Modern Conveniences & Entertainment - WiFi, good cell service, TV with DVD player, stereo/CD, books and reading materials for relaxing downtime.

Quiet & Private Setting - small property on four acres, ideal for hiking, wildlife watching, and a peaceful retreat away from city noise.

Free Hill Country Travel App - insider's guide to rivers, parks, restaurants, and local attractions.

Trusted Host Since 2001 - Backroads Reservations, longtime Hill Country Superhosts.


Interior Comforts
Bedroom - queen bed with premium linens and a layout ideal for up to two adults.
Living Area - comfy seating and couch that can sleep a small child if needed.
Dining Area - small dining table for meals, games, or planning your next Hill Country outing.
Kitchenette - mini fridge, microwave, toaster oven, hot-plate, coffee maker, and basic cookware for easy meal prep.
Drip Coffee Maker - enjoy fresh pots anytime.
Bathroom - full bath with stand-up shower, towels, and essentials included.
Connectivity - WiFi and good cell service keep you connected (or allow streaming, remote work, or planning adventures).


Flexible Pricing for Every Stay

Our rates adapt to make sure smaller groups don't overpay - but bigger getaways still get full value.

- Base rate includes up to 2 guests
- Additional guest (child on couch) - per-night add-on

Good to Know
- Sleeps max 3 (queen bed + small child on couch)
- No pets allowed on the property.
- Smoking allowed - outdoors only.
- Firearms, fireworks, ATVs strictly prohibited.
- Water levels in Hill Country rivers and lakes can vary with rainfall - plan accordingly.


Booking platforms automatically calculate totals based on guest count, pets, and stay dates.


Distance from this home:
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The Frio River is 80 miles.
The Medina River is 30 miles.
The Guadalupe River is 10 miles.
The Lost Maples State Natural Area is 55 miles.
The Garner State Park is 75 miles.
The Hill Country State Natural Area is 50 miles.

Kerrville:
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This is home to the nationally-renowned festivals celebrating folk music, Celtic heritage, and the Texas arts and crafts. Nestled among beautiful natural parks, Kerrville also features wineries, breweries, and an amazing array of local restaurants. There's even a museum dedicated to the work of Western American artists!

Backroads Reservations
Bandera, Texas

Ask us at Backroads Reservations about our Hill Country Travel App, the best resource for traveling to the Hill Country! Find thoroughly researched and up-to-date information about dozens of towns, local businesses, events, parks, scenic drives, swimming holes, and much more. Now on the web and mobile!

Copyright 2025 - Backroads Reservations in Bandera, Texas. Hill Country Travel App is a trademark of Texas Backroads, LLC

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No 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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kerrville

Located in Kerrville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Kerrville-Schreiner Park, while Copper Cactus and Kathleen Cook Art Studio are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at H.E.B. Municipal Tennis Center or Cree Family Tennis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, hiking and wildlife walks.
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Kerrville, TX

What's nearby

  • Kathleen Cook Art Studio - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Copper Cactus - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Hill Country Arts Foundation - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Stonehenge II - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Duncan-McAshan Visual Arts Center - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lift Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Billy Gene's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rio Ranch Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Artesia Hilltop Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Artesia Hilltop Cabin?

As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Artesia Hilltop Cabin on 26 May, 2026 start from S$149, 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 Artesia Hilltop Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artesia Hilltop Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artesia Hilltop Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Artesia Hilltop Cabin located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kathleen Cook Art Studio, Copper Cactus and Hill Country Arts Foundation. Stonehenge II and Duncan-McAshan Visual Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were great. Very inviting, friendly. Cabin was comfortable, quiet, cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you found the cabin comfortable, cozy, and peaceful, and that our hospitality made you feel welcome. We’d love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy cabin on hill. On the rustic side but great and everything needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cozy cabin and found it well-equipped for your stay. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful view with a Texas coziness. Tom and Kathy were very gracious. It got super dark, so I'm glad we brought flashlights. The incinerating toilet was a first, but only added to the adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everett E.

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

Cozy Weekend Getaway

Very cozy and clean scenic get away. Lovely views of the Texas hill country. It was the perfect place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you had a cozy and scenic getaway. The views of the Hill Country are truly special, and we’re glad it was the perfect place for your stay! We hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivis R.

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

Great time at Artesia!

We had the best time this weekend. Tommy was a very nice host. We loved the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2021
We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay, hope you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winfield K.

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

Love the view

Tommy & Kathy are the nicest host ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for visiting us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

Amazing experience

This was the first time I’ve ever used vrbo or any type of online house booking. Usually just stay at hotels. But they made this the best experience. Super friendly people and the place was amazing. Looked just like the pictures. I’ll definitely be staying with them again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear your first VRBO experience was such a positive one. It’s great to know the property lived up to the pictures and that you felt well taken care of. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cabin overlooking the hill country! We stayed two nights and were very comfortable. The area is quiet, the bed is comfortable, and the shower works well but the owners will tell you that hot water is limited. We had enough time to shower but you don't want to linger. The incinerator toilet is interesting but works just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin D.

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

Beautiful and quiet

The little cabin was set on the side of the hill looking out onto beautiful views. Inside the cabin is just another reflection of the hill country with its decor. I loved the porch for early morning sunrises and late night sitting. The hosts are the most hospitable people you will find and have tons or recs on things to do. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter C.

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

Hill Country

Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian K.

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

Quiet and cozy cabin

Very peaceful and quiet cabin close to Ingram and Kerrville. Nice, welcoming hosts. Property does need some landscaping help with overgrown driveway and walkway to cabin. Also has an unconventional toilet some people may not be comfortable with. But overall it is a good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and our hospitality. We appreciate your suggestions and will look into improving the landscaping. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

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

The owners went above and beyond.

Very nice personal touches. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay very nice. It was my Birthday weekend and they even bought me a gift. They had homemade baked muffins that were so delicious. We felt right at home. I would recommend to anyone wanting to escape the city but, to be conveniently located to the nearby towns. This is a hidden gem, and the owners are very sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the personal touches and felt right at home. We're glad you found the location convenient and appreciate your recommendation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Hill Country Hideaway

This place is phenomenal! They were so accommodating and kind, we got in way later than we expected and they waited up for us to get there to welcome us. We got the full low down on everything in town, places to go and a run down of the cabin. We got our first experience with an incinerating toilet! I love new experiences so we were all about it. This place is close to everything and only 30 minutes from anything you wanna do! It was clean, comfortable and inviting to stay in. We loved the cool mornings and sun coming up and the hosts! Super cool, relaxing stay! We will see you guys again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa E.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
I booked this cabin to stay in as I attended my nephew’s wedding. The inside of the cabin was very nice. A western motive fit well with a hillside cabin. Unfortunately,, that is the only thing that I can say that was positive about the experience. When asking about the cabin and access to it, I was told that I would be able to drive up right to the cabin. I believe that can be done IF you have a truck or a jeep! I was able to get it up once but it was very treacherous and scary since I was worried that I may be damaging my engine or my tires getting up there! I was told that I could park my car in the driveway since the other cabin wasn’t being used that weekend. Not being able to drive my car up to the cabin, was very inconvenient since I was going back-and-forth from the cabin doing things to help with my nephew‘s wedding! I ended up parking on the driveway and walking up to the cabin every time I left, I would’ve liked to have known ahead of time that it was going to not be accessible so I could have made other arrangements. The grass in the area was very overgrown and needed cutting. The description of the “kitchenette” was also a little misleading. The description said there was a toaster oven available, it was not which again was inconvenient as I brought food that we could cook in it. The toilet was very intimidating and took a bit of time to get used to!I wish the stay would have been more enjoyable! Maybe with a little work it can for the next person!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was wonderful and the hosts were very kind. Would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you had a wonderful stay and felt well taken care of. We would be happy to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis H.

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

Vacation short weekend

That my first time of experience rent that property to gets idea of that, I sure the rent property is different of what they set anything in that rent property etc… well for me this rent property is really nice , so relaxing, good views some ways. Most is peaceful, no internet connection there, but cell phone signal very well connected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

myra H.

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

Review

Very cozy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Best 50th Birthday Getaway!

If you want to get a way from the hustle and bustle of everyday busy life, come here. The host were amazing! The communication is excellent. The host welcomed my husband and I and even had a sweet little birthday gift for me. The cabin is adorable. We so enjoyed sitting g out on the patio in the mornings and evenings. It was actually kinda chilly outside, crazy I know being the middle of summer. We enjoyed the birds and deer. While you are visiting here, checkout the Stonehenge II and The Coming King Prayer Garden. Also grab dinner at the Southern Sky Music Cafe and The Lakehouse. Excellent food and service. Can’t wait to come back when the host add a cabin coming soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James I.

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

Quiet and Friendly

Tommy and Kathy are very kind. Made sure we were settled in. Gave my son a birthday gift, as we were there to explore the hill country and celebrate his 13th birthday. The cabin was just what we needed as a quiet place to sleep, and a base to jump off from each morning into our adventures. Definitely will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Nice and relaxing getaway

Had a great time in the hill country in a cabin with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great Stay

It's was great, sweet views, awesome decor and a great grillin'.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Interesting place. Lots of birds

Good visit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

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

Awesome!!!

We had an awesome stay!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2021
Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed everything about this location. Close to lots of good areas to shops. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2021
We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay, hope you come back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh W.

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

Great small cabin !

Very friendly owner. Took the time to walk us through accommodations. Overall clean and a pleasant stay !

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