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The Sam Houston Johnson House

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A stone house with a chimney, a porch with a table and chairs, and a small garden area.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A stone house with a chimney, surrounded by a grassy yard and large trees.
A room with a large arched window, a wooden bench, a small table, and a red door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Close to a museum, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 4 guests. It features a pet-friendly environment and offers activities like tubing, fishing, and swimming. Explore nearby attractions such as Western Art & Artifacts and the Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TX
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, LBJ Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Sam Houston Johnson House

This historic cottage was once home to Sam Houston Johnson, brother of Lynden Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States. Distinctly appointed with country chic furnishings, you will find a luxurious king size bed in the master bedroom and a full size bed inthe second bedroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need; there is a coffee maker and a microwave. The dining room displays LBJ memorabilia and photos and has a large dinnig table with seating for up to 6. The living room has a stone stacked, wood
burning fireplace and TV, as well as an amazingly comfortable sofa.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 759166vb
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

Johnson City

Johnson City is home to this cottage. Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Texas Hills Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Johnson City, TX

What's nearby

  • Western Art & Artifacts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • TASTE Wine Art - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • LBJ Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fat Boy Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Johnson City Coffee Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pecan Street Brewing - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sam Houston Johnson House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sam Houston Johnson House?

As of 26 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sam Houston Johnson House on 31 Oct, 2026 start from S$433, 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 The Sam Houston Johnson House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sam Houston Johnson House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sam Houston Johnson House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sam Houston Johnson House located?

Situated in Johnson City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Western Art & Artifacts, Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and TASTE Wine Art. Science Mill and LBJ Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Wilma Schindeler

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Al Staehely was a singer/songwriter from the 1970's. He was featured in Spirit, The Staehely Brothers,The Nick Gravenites John Cipollin Band and recorded with labels such as Epic and Polydor.
He is now an entertainment lawyer based in Houston, Texas. He has specialized in legal matters pertaining to the music and film industries since 1979.

Why they chose this property

This property was given to my family by Sam Houston Johnson when he passed away. It has always been a place of gathering for my family during the holidays. I'm delighted to share this special property.

What makes this property unique

This historic home is constructed of pink granite, quarried from nearby Marble Falls. It is the same pink granite used on the Capital Building in Austin.

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