Dripping Springs, Texas
The Cowhouse is a 513 sq ft compact hilltop guesthouse located on Barkspin Oaks Ranch, a 61-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country. It is about 8 miles southwest of Dripping Springs with beautiful views that go for miles. It is located close to local wineries, distilleries, and wedding and event venues such as the Alexander at Creek Rd, Camp Lucy, and Cricket Hill Ranch. Other scenic hill country towns such as Wimberley and Blanco are within a 30-minute drive, and Fredericksburg can be reached within an easy hour drive.
The Cowhouse is a secluded, private, and peaceful place to relax with complete kitchen and laundry. The kitchen is open to the living area, with recently updated stainless steel appliances. The living room has a large window with a great view that looks east. There is a TV that receives local network channels, and a DVD player with assorted movies.
The large 12 x 30 ft covered porch also faces east with some spectacular sunrises and great views throughout the day. There is a gas grill and multiple seating areas.
The bedroom has a king bed, large closet, and blackout curtains. The bathroom has a combination tub/shower, toilet, and vanity. The laundry room has a large top loading washing machine and a large dryer.
The owners, Andi and Jerry, built the Cowhouse in 2008 to be their weekend home. At that time there wasn’t a fence to keep out the livestock and the cows would come right up to the house. Andi and Jerry had been looking for a name for the house when their grandson called it the Cowhouse because he and his sister loved being able to watch the cows right up close. The name just seemed to fit.
Barkspin Oaks Ranch was originally part of a large ranch that Andi's grandparents settled almost 100 years ago. The ranch is still very rugged and provides a home for lots of wildlife. Deer and rabbits are always around. A family of foxes also lives nearby. There are bird feeders that attract a variety of birds. There is a pair of hawks that can occasionally be seen, as well as wild turkeys. And several "critters" may show up in the evenings.
The Cowhouse was converted to their guest house when Andi and Jerry built their retirement home nearby in 2015. The Cowhouse is over 200 feet away from their home and both are on top of a hill inside a 4-acre fenced area to keep out the livestock. The main house is located where it does not impact the great views seen from the Cowhouse. Outdoor living areas for both homes are separated by trees and there is enough space between them to ensure privacy. The owners and guests will share the private road to the public road but the Cowhouse has a separate parking area. The Cowhouse is 0.3 miles from the public road.
Guests will be allowed to walk around the mowed areas of the fenced 4 acres at their own risk. Guests are not allowed outside of this fenced area except when entering or exiting in their vehicle.
No Smoking or Vaping.
Check-in is 4pm and Check-out is 10am.
No Pets are allowed.
Host was phenomenal! What a delightful property. Exceeded our expectations. The very best Vrbo experience we have had. Everyone needs to come to the Cowhouse!!!
The cow house was beautiful and cozy andi and jerry really thought of everything you could need. Peaceful stay and felt like a home away from home
Easy short drive over to all of the weekend wedding festivities at Camp Lucy. Couldn't have been more convenient and welcoming.
Everything about the Cowhouse was exceptional! My husband and I were both thrilled with all of the amenities, saving us a trip to the grocery store upon our arrival. Andi, the host, anticipated all of our needs and desires by supplying an abundance of snacks, water, Kcups, laundry detergent and more. The bed was comfortable and the bath towels were the best! The view is lovely and on the last two days we experienced the beautiful sunrise from the patio! We will definitely rent again!
Nestled in the rolling hills just minutes from Dripping Springs the Cowhouse is a gem. From the host to the house and check-in instructions everything was amazing. Well stocked with snacks and any items you might of forgotten. Andi, was an amazing host. They made us feel like family. I loved the BBQ grill and the views were out of this world. I truly look forward to visiting again.
Beautiful property!! The house is very clean and with perfect views in the morning and evening!! Definitely will be coming back!
Wow! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were highly impressed. Beautiful Cowhouse w/all 5-star amenities. Bed had crisp, high-quality sheets, towels felt like luxurious blankets after showers, pillows were thick, yet billowy and soft! Kitchen cabinets fully stocked w/snacks, and refrigerator as well. We felt like we were visiting our grandparents for the weekend with how welcome our stay was. Fruit tray, snacks, juices, milk, water, tons of coffee pods, full couch, huge tv, full washroom, and THE VIEW! 15-20mins from restaurants, breweries, distilleries, etc...We are coming back!
This property was top notch, every detail to make this a great property was considered. The morning sunrise and evening sunsets were amazing from the front porch swing. The host were great and very helpful. It's central location was perfect. Highly recommend!!
Place was very cozy and extremely clean, the owner met us there and pointed everything out that we needed to know, was very quiet and peaceful place, is out in the country a little ways which for some people would not maybe like it, but for us cause we live in the country to was no big deal for us, only thing that would maybe been little but nicer was to have a tv in the bedroom also since we like watching movies, news, Etc, from the bed, but overall would highly recommend this place, had a fantastic stay
The Texas Hill Country is a beautiful place and the Cow House offers unrivaled views. The property is secluded, quiet and peaceful. The rental is clean and cozy. The owners keep it stocked with coffee, water and snacks. Keep your eye out for armadillos, deer, cows, pronghorns, longhorns and road runners.
This was by far the most amazing rental/VRBO experience we have ever had. Below are just a few factors that made our stay 100/10; - communication - ease of access to property (while always feeling safe) - amenities from a laundry room to a makeup light they spoiled us (I’ve stayed at 5 star hotels that don’t offer 1/2 of what Cowhouse has to offer) - snacks, coffee, bottled water, the list goes on! - friendliness - pricing (worth EVERY penny!) - clean (very clean) - cows (including a baby ?) they are the absolute cutest cows - views (outdoor seating, bench, swing, etc) gorgeous views of Texas’ Hill Country I can’t say enough. We were in town for a wedding and now we want to go back to Dripping Springs just so we can stay at a Cowhouse! The best hosts ever.
This is one of the best rentals we’ve ever had. Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Plenty of fluffy towels, blankets, and complimentary everything. This host is over the top hospitable. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Very nice clean and in order.
spectacular views, short trips to so many outdoor or indoor activities, night sky to die for, and a host who’s thought of every comfort. couldn’t ask for better. quiet, private heaven on a hill overlooking gorgeous land. will be back!
Wonderful Host. Beautiful place. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Looking forward to going back. rs
My wife and I were in the Dripping Springs area for a wedding that happened to coincide with our anniversary so we spent the weekend at the Cowhouse. This place is fantastic if you wish to be a short drive from town while having a fantastic view and a place to kick back and relax. The view from the porch is pretty amazing as you can sit and swing or have morning coffee or meal at one of the outdoor tables. Inside the house is spotless and the furnishings are top notch with high end bedding and towels in the bathroom. No detail is left out with everything you need whether you are coming and going or just hanging out. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil you might need to prepare a meal and there was a great selection of coffees, tea and even hot cocoa as well as a great variety of snacks and foods. Andi is a great hostess and she made our stay very easy and relaxing. We would 100% stay here again without hesitation when we are in the area. I would recommend the Cowhouse to anyone looking for a quiet spot with incredible views.
We enjoyed our stay . Loved seeing the cows and wildlife. Morning coffee on the porch, with a view, and so quiet was awesome.
Your dates are Available!
Total
Includes taxes and fees