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New discounts for weekly stays. Country retreat Fishing Pond on springfed creek,

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Comfortable Patio is ideal for watching sunsets around a plush gas firepit group
Small, tranquil Fishing Pond is just west of the guesthouse
A hammock near the front is close enough to read a newspaper thru WiFi signal
Tranquil foot bridge crosses the springfed creek.
Carport is ideal for one car, but more parking is available adjacent to house

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lockhart, TX
  • Place, Lockhart State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Gaslight Baker Theatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

New discounts for weekly stays. Country retreat Fishing Pond on springfed creek,

No contact entry to the guesthouse. Now extra days of spacing between guests. Isolation at its BEST! Near San Marcos, Lockhart, Austin. Check out our calendar & use the book it button (upper right hand corner) to secure dates immediately for our charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage on 18 acres 3 miles west of Lockhart with relaxing pond and spring fed creek. Fully furnished with all amenities. We will send you a complimentary 28 page visitor's guide to show you all the great things to do in the area while you visit central Texas. Old Settlers Music Festival in April just 12 miles away. Located 30 miles south of Austin (ESPN X-GAMES, SXSW Musical Festival, ACL Fest,, Old Pecan Street Festival & University of Texas Longhorn football) and 15 miles south east of San Marcos (Premium and Tanger Outlet Malls, Aquarena Springs, Texas State University, San Marcos River canoeing, rafting, and tubing), it is centrally located near Lockhart, (over 50 movies filmed here in the Barbecue Capitol of Texas featuring the 'Most Photographed Courthouse' in Texas) so you can have that country estate feel, but still hop into the big city for entertainment or splash into the San Marcos River for a cool float down the river (Rent tubes at Don's Fish Camp or Texas State Tubes). One of the largest outlet malls in the country is just a 20 minute drive away. The Alamo, Riverwalk, Sea World and Fiesta Texas are just over an hour's drive to San Antonio giving you access to a world of entertainment at your fingertips. The Formula One track is just 20 minutes drive by the new SH-130 toll road. Outdoorsman paradise Bass Pro/Cabela's in Buda is 15 minutes away. Beautiful Lockhart State Park and Golf Course is 5 minutes south.

Keywords: Lockhart, Country, weekend, getaway, fishing, security, relaxing, charming, near outlet malls, river, tubing, canoeing, Formula One, X-Games

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Plenty of space to run and play
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
All pets must stay on a leash while outside
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lockhart

Located in Lockhart, this cottage is on the waterfront. Gaslight Baker Theatre and Caldwell County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Ballpark or Bobcat Softball Stadium.
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Lockhart, TX

What's nearby

  • Lockhart State Park - 10 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Gaslight Baker Theatre - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Dr. Eugene Clark Library - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Caldwell County Museum - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • San Marcos River - 12 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr Taco - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New discounts for weekly stays. Country retreat Fishing Pond on springfed creek, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at New discounts for weekly stays. Country retreat Fishing Pond on springfed creek,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New discounts for weekly stays. Country retreat Fishing Pond on springfed creek,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New discounts for weekly stays. Country retreat Fishing Pond on springfed creek,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New discounts for weekly stays. Country retreat Fishing Pond on springfed creek, located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gaslight Baker Theatre, Dr. Eugene Clark Library and Caldwell County Museum. Lockhart State Park and Caldwell County Courthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, easy to find our way around. The geese, ducks, and occasional chicken were so fun to watch! We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was clean, well maintained, and very comfortable to come back to after a day at the track. If we are ever back in the Austin area, we’d stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Great stay!! We will be back!!

This is our second time staying at this property and we will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Amazing property!!

We had an amazing time. Much needed getaway and relaxing time. The kids had a blast exploring and fishing. We have our next trip back planned already!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Country with convenience

We had a great time relaxing in the country. We played , fished, relaxed, and were close enough to town to go out to eat each night. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great family stay!!!

We were in town for a LL baseball tournament and our family is too big for a hotel. We have 3 boys and a dog. The little yard was great for our dog and morning coffee and the boys were fishing the entire time, unless we were playing basball. It had everything we needed and plenty of space to roam. I can't say enough positives about this place. All the boys on the team were alittle jealous lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J., Houston USA

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

Fantastic stay

Clean, conveniently located, and the wildlife was fantastic! Especially the peacocks and hens!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Always Perfect

Clean, comfortable and peaceful. We love to stay here when we’re in town to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Tranquility

Very relaxing beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha C.

Beautiful inviting home with all the amenities

Perfect getaway for our family! Close enough to lots of attractions but far enough away from the hustle and bustle! My entire family is begging to return soon. Definitely one of our top favorite getaway spots!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Just what we needed. Quite and relaxing with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Perfect getaway!

We had a wonderful time! Pictures don’t do it justice. Enjoyed watching the geese, fishing in the creek, sitting on the porch and exploring Lockhart. It’s a neat town with amazing BBQ!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Great weekend

Beautiful house in a perfect location: in the country yet 5 minutes from town! The owners were awesome when we had a problem! We did miss the peacocks this year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Perfect Weekend

I looked all over for a place to stay that allowed medium size dogs, and took a chance with reserving Terri and Dana's place in Lockhart, TX. I made a great choice as this was the most relaxing stay I have experienced in a long time! My family felt at home from the time we walked through the door. I will definitely stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Fun times in Lockhart

We had a great time on our vacation. I especially enjoyed the stocked fishing pond! It was HOT, but tubing on the San Marcos River really cooled us off. I would definately return to this spot in the future, but in a cooler month.

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Total Eclipse home base

We selected this property to have an escape from the crowd’s flocking to view the eclipse. The guest house was the perfect size for us and our golden retriever, and even room for our two relatives to stop by in their RV. Our dog enjoyed exploring the large yard. Very comfortable and a great getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dana v.

Great relaxing weekend getaway

Brought our two young boys (4 and 6) for a weekend away from the city, and had such a wonderful time. Boys played in the river, fished in the pond, chased frogs while my husband and I enjoyed the peace and quiet. Loved the farm fresh eggs and local blacks barbeque was fantastic!

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Thanksgiving Blessings

We had such a relaxing time at this beautiful property that was close and convenient to visit family. We sat on the different porches in the morning and enjoyed our coffee. The kitchen had everything I needed to make my Thanksgiving dishes. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Texas visit

My wife and I stayed a week while visiting her daughter. The home was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped, king bed very comfortable. Dana and Terri were very pleasant and helpful. We would recommend their home highly and definitely repeat if we are ever in the area. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Asa P.

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

Ap

Very nice and well cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy w.

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

Lockhart visit

This was a perfect location for our trip to visit family in Lockhart. The property is charming and the house was clean and comfortable. The master bed was a little too soft for me, but that’s only a personal opinion. It’s a beautiful setting, and all the arrival and departure procedures were very easy. The only drawback was that we were barely there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

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

Peaceful setting

Lovely place with privacy. We enjoyed the quiet country setting with all the waterfowl, peacocks, and deer. It was convenient to San Marcos. During our stay we visited San Antonio, San Marcos, and Wimberley; all were within an hour or less. We spent mornings on the porch drinking coffee and enjoying the peacock parade and occasional deer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL C.

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

Right out side of Lockhart

Gated, which was nice. Outside of Lockhart but quick to get where your going. 130 toll road is right there as well. Inside was very nice. Anything that you need is right there. Cozy and cool for hot days. Glad I found it. When I come back, I will try to get this again. Hopefully for a couple weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elgene D., South Lyon

The guest house was truly a retreat for us. The information about the house was accurate, excellent

Our hosts, Dana and Terri were welcoming and very helpful. The home is a wonderful place to learn about the area. There are DVD's of movies filmed in the Lockhart area that we thoroughly enjoyed. The home is very well maintained with every amenity a guest could expect as shown on the listing. We enjoyed the Lockhart area and were able to visit San Marcos and San Antonio. We booked it once again for December, January and added February for next year. 5 star rating for us!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Fort Worth

Relaxing Country Home Close to BBQ Capital

Perfect weekend getaway for two adults and two Shih-tzus! Very comfortable. KING SIZED BED (a must in a rental-if you only have a Queen, you cut out a lot of potential guests). Nice size, good amenities, neat and comfortable decor, IMMACULATELY CLEAN, very private and pretty grounds. Close to great BBQ in Lockhart. Close to fun in San Marcos, New Braunfels, Austin and Central Texas. Peacocks and water fowl a neat plus! Dana and Terri were nice to deal with.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S., Coppell, TX

Memorable experience for our family!

My wife and I stayed at the property with our two young kids and our dog. We had a spectacular time and would recommend this to anyone. Dana and Terri go out of their way to be hospitable, from providing a tour of the property to including amenities in the house such as coffee. Dana knew we were bringing our young kids, so he had "Dora the Explorer" on the TV when we arrived. The property has a creek and pond and hammock and tons of animals to look at, including geese, horses, and peacocks. It was truly a fun experience - we would definitely go back!

About the host

Hosted by Terri & Dana Garrett

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Terri & Dana Garrett, local community newspaper owners having published the Lockhart Post-Register for the past 42 of it's 148 year history. We live adjacent to this rental property keeping a close eye on our 18 acre estate.

Why they chose this property

We built this home as a mother-in -law home and guest house, but have recently decided to share it with more travelers than just relatives.

What makes this property unique

Bass, crappie & perch stocked in fishing pond with over 300 ducks, geese, peacocks, guineas and chickens, this is a great place to relax and enjoy nature at its best.

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