The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a small house with a metal roof, and a pool in the background.
A stone house with a porch, a swing, and a large tree in the foreground.
A patio area with string lights, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.
A room with a bed, a lamp, a hat on the wall, and a view of trees through a window.
A cozy living room with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, a sofa with a blue pillow, a coffee table with a bottle and glasses, and a table lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 206 bedrooms10 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Johnson City `, TX
  • Place, William Chris Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Garrison Brothers Distillery
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Fox/Hen Room -Bedroom 6-Bunkouse #2

1 Queen Bed

Fox & Hen Bedroom 5 -Bunkhouse #2

2 Queen Beds

French Room-Bedroom 4 -Bunkhouse #1

2 Queen Beds

Main House-Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main House-Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main House-Bedroom 3 Front

1 Queen Bed

Main House-Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Main House-Common area 2

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Fox & Hen -Bathroom 4-Bunkhouse

Toilet · Shower only

French Room-Bathroom 3-Bunkhouse

Toilet · Shower only

Main House-Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main House-Bathroom 2 Second bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues

TO AVOID ANY CONFUSION ON BOOKING THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE PROPERTY LAYOUT FOR THE AMOUNT OF GUESTS, TO VERIFY WHAT PART OF THE PROPERTY YOU ARE BOOKING BY AMOUNT OF GUESTS.

We are in the heart of the Wineries of The Texas Hill Country. Our Inn has two venues … one being the Inn and the other the Bunkhouse House at The Inn. Our Inn has it’s own in ground pool with wonderful scenery and privacy. After a day of wine tasting return to enjoy our outdoor fire pit, charcoal grill for BBQs and picnic tables to enjoy the evening under the Texas Sky. We are a family business with roots in the Texas Hill Country.
Our little Country Inn is settled behind beautiful oak trees off Hwy 290 West approximately 8 miles from Johnson City, 1 mile from Hye and 22 miles to Fredericksburg. LBJ Park is 7 miles due west of the Inn.
Property address is 8263 W. US Highway 290 Johnson City TX 78736

Local Attractions
Wineries: Calais Winery (Next door to Alexander Inn), Within 2 miles: Hye Meadow Winery, William Chris Vineyards, Compass Rose Cellars, Within 8-10 miles: Wood Rose Winery, Hilmy Cellars, Becker Vineyards, Torre Di Pietra, Messina Hof Hill Country Winery, Fat Ass Ranch and Winery, Alexander Vineyards (15m), Fiesta Winery 290, Rancho Ponte Vineyard
Garrison Brothers Bourbon Distillery (3.5m), LBJ Park (4m), Enchanted Rock (39m), Stonewall Wildflower Center (7m), and Willow City Loop (39m),
Eateries: Pecan Street Brewery, Alamo City Cafe

Property is rented out according to guest count and additional area needed for particular guest. Please review how we book rooms and understand how it works prior to booking so there is no misunderstanding.
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Main House
Sleeps 10
3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2 Common areas with fire places
55″ TV with 2.1 Bluetooth surround sound
Fridge, stove, coffee pot, microwave, pots/pans/silverware

Detached from house is the Bunkhouse
The Bunk House
Our Bunkhouse is located behind our little Country Inn which has 2 private sides, with private entrances for each side. Both have pool access and patio access.

French Room
Sleeps 2-4 guest
bathroom with stand up shower,
AC/heating unit, TV,
coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge.

Fox/Hen Room
Sleeps 4-6 (2 a joining rooms),
bathroom with stand up shower,
AC/heating unit, TV, coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge.

Main House
Sleeps 7-10 guest
3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2 Common areas with fire places
55″ TV with 2.1 Bluetooth surround sound
Fridge, stove, coffee pot, microwave, pots/pans/silverware

Wi-Fi on premise @ additional charge. No streaming videos or movies. WiFi is billed off cell phone plan.

You can rent the entire property including (Main house & Bunkhouse) or rent the main house or bunk houses individually.
Booking 2-4 guest accommodates French room ($100.00 linen fee added)
Booking 5-6 guests accommodates Fox/Hen House ($100.00 linen fee added)
Booking 7-10 guests accommodates main house. ($100.00 linen fee added)
Booking 11 to 14 guests will include the main house/French bunkhouse
Booking 15 to 20 guests will include main house, French room and fox/hen-house.
Please sent inquiry for additional details.

Property is 18 and over due to location, decking, stairs and the pool not having a fence on the perimeter. The safety of others is major concern and this is why recommended for adults. You can sign a release of liability for anyone under the age of 21.

Perimeter video surveillance installed at property for liability & enforcement purposes.

Check-in:
When you first arrive, renter must go through the entire property to ensure everything is clean and in working order within first 30 minutes. If a discrepancy is found contact property manager ASAP.

Check-out:
We do not charge a cleaning fee as the rental home should be left the way it was found.
Sweep, clean and put away ALL dishes as found upon arrival/coffee maker, remove all bedding/sheets & towels and place in room of deck with sliding door. Wet towels go pile by themselves.

Ensure all windows are clean as found, IE. back storm door, sliding door off pool deck.
Pick-up any/all misc wrappers, glitter, tobacco products from your stay.

If turnover crew has to cleanup after you and your guests, the entire deposit will be forfeited/no exceptions.

Security Deposit will be non refundable and immediate eviction if there are any guest on the premises that are not on the signed agreement. Absolutely no pets allowed on the premises unless pre-authorized on signed agreement.

No pets/dogs allowed in pool for sanitary reasons, immediate eviction will be enforced. If it is found that there are pets on the premises that are not on the rental agreement or pre-paid for in advance Security deposit/credit card on file will be charged ($250.00) and immediate eviction. No Exceptions!

No fireworks, sparklers, snap pops, or party poppers of any kind.

Credit card information on agreement is mandatory for damages/penalties found on property.
Mandatory $250 fee/penalty applied to credit card on agreement for any guest on property not prepaid on the agreement.

Base price quoted is for the Bunkhouse. There is a laundry fee of $100.00 w Main house and $100.00 per side of Bunkhouse.

Charcoal BBQ pit fee of $10.00 and if not cleaned $100.00 will be with held from deposit/no exceptions.

Thank you for understanding.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children allowed with signed non liability waiver.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Contact the owner to review dog breed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Renters must thoroughly read and agree to all terms and conditions on the rental agreement prior to booking and paying for reservation.
Anyone under the age of 18 is required to have guardians sign pool waiver/release of liability.
No more than 2 dogs allowed on property. Pet must be 35 pounds or under. Pet fee is $35.00 per pet, per night.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 825241vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at William Chris Vineyards and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Texas Hill Country Wineries and Exotic Resort Zoo are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Johnson City `, TX

What's nearby

  • William Chris Vineyards - 2 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson State Park - 2 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg - 3 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Kuhlman Cellars - 4 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Garrison Brothers Distillery - 6 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albert Ice House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪William Chris Vineyards - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪290 Wine Castle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pontotoc Vineyard Picnic Table - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of William Chris Vineyards, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Garrison Brothers Distillery and Kuhlman Cellars are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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