Bastrop, Texas
Nestled in the quiet, historic district of Bastrop, Texas, only thirty miles from Austin, we welcome you to stay at “Yerba at Bastrop:” a beautiful, pre-civil war, two-story historic home listed in the National Register of Historic Places and a designated Texas Historic Landmark. Surrounded by lovely organic gardens, the house boasts natural wooden floors throughout and large airy windows in each room, overlooking the plants and trees below. Only a 5-7 minute walk away, the town center awaits you - a vivacious scene of antique stores, live music, restaurants, and a vinery—as do the walking trails, fishing, and other water sports of the splendid Colorado River. Bastrop State Park is just over two miles away and known for its Lost Pines forest, hiking, biking, and outdoor swimming.
With a fireplace on both floors, the upstairs has three inviting, serene bedrooms and two recently updated baths (one with a clawfoot tub and a view of treetops and sky and the other with a waterfall shower). You can enjoy your coffee and breakfast in the morning or drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the evening on the breezy, upstairs (and screened-in!) sitting porch with views of the sky, birds and the garden’s enormous bay trees. Downstairs, the dining room, living room and parlor are welcoming communal spaces, while the kitchen is a chef’s dream with cast iron pots and cooking ware collected over the years by Catine Perkins, a noted organic gardener, cook and artist. Coffee and tea are ready to be made, and if you wish to cook, you can check out the chicken coop in the back for eggs, pick out fresh herbs in the garden, and use whatever condiments are available in the kitchen. There are plentiful places to shop for groceries nearby.
This beautiful and spacious home is one of the oldest in Bastrop and was purchased by Robert and Catine Perkins in 1959. Catine was a strong proponent of historical preservation, organic gardening and preventive medicine. People would come from miles around to see her yard filled with irises, day lilies, poppies, antique roses, and culinary herbs. An extraordinary cook, she held herb classes for the young staff at Whole Foods when it first opened In Austin, as well as supplying herbs to some of the top local Austin restaurants at the time. The Perkins family is upholding their parents’ tradition and believes the peaceful charm and unique healing attributes of the property will give you a one-of-a-kind, fulfilling stay in this striking part of Texas
*Note: This property features security cameras with video recording in progress overlooking the front and back entrances of the property.
**The health and safety of our guests is paramount. Cleanliness is always our top priority. We offer a 24-hour guest service contact number for emergencies and messages will be answered promptly. Arrive after 4:00 pm when it is convenient for you for an easy and contactless check-in.
Please note – Rates are based on the number of guests entered in the reservation quote – any additional guests may incur additional charges. The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate.
We had a great time… the house is very spacious with so much history. We really enjoyed our stay.
We came to Bastrop for the F1 race in Austin. Stayed at the main house (there is a cottage as well which we stayer at least time). It was very spatious and convenient to a nice downtown area. The house is 'historical' but does the job. It's well maintained, has a nice screened balcony area, and we had ample room.
A novel, historic home. Great beds, quiet location, and great for relaxing and thinking.
The home is beautiful and clean! We had a great time.
Historic home full of antiques. Nice change from your typical modern hotel or vrbo. LOVE the chickens!
Charming old house, lots of space. Great location. Great for families but difficult with group of adults. We were 4 adults with 1 infant. It’s great if you’re gonna be gone and eat out most of time. living room has daybed, not real sofa and 2 chairs. Master BR has claw tub so ended up 4 adults sharing 1 tiny bathroom. Twin bed is not functional, mattress is so bad- we planned on that for 1 adult sleeping. Porches are amazing and plenty of space to relax. Kitchen is ok-Old Oven needs replacing or repair. Frustrating when trying to cook. Freezer was full upon arrival of owners food. It’s a lovely property, just expect that it’s really an old home you’re borrowing and not a typical rental.
The property is great. Close to downtown Bastrop and easy access to the highway. The house has so many things to explore and full of history. Loved reading the old cookbooks and exploring the gardens.
Stayed here with my mom and we loved it! The house has a lot of antique looking furniture and decorations which was really cool! We got fresh eggs every day and used some of the herbs from the garden as well! The screened in porches were really nice you relax on. The stairs are very short and steep so watch out for those, I slipped the first day! Comfortable beds and the AC worked great!
We rented the Yerba at Bastrop to have a central location to be able to sit with extended family and friends from all of Bastrop. We have his and hers and hers and not everyone wants to be visiting with each other. Renting a home makes for seamless visiting. The house is not just beautiful, but extremely cozy. Although we didn't cook this trip, it has a beautiful kitchen with all the amenities necessary to do so. The dining room is beautiful and we had a lovely breakfast with my mother on our last morning. If the Yerba is available when we come back I would definitely request to rent again.
Nice home in excellent location - easy walk to shops and restaurants . Large home with plenty of space and bedrooms
We enjoyed everything about this property. The many antiques, the art, the porches, garden, chicken coop all made for a wonderful experience. The home is only a short walk to Fisherman's Park and the historic downtown area. Beds are comfy, cold ac, and 3 bathrooms (1 downstairs, 2 up) Bedrooms are spaced out upstairs by a wonderful hallway and library. Love Bastrop and the First Friday events. Hope to return soon.
Great old home. We had everything we needed. Great location. Highly recommended!
We had a really nice time at Yerba. We decided it felt kind of like staying at a museum and the place is full of antiques. Definitely unique in it's own right! Loved the upstairs screened in porch. We were fortunate to have a wonderful breeze the few evenings we were there, and really enjoyed spending time up there. The chickens were a big hit with the kids. And the beautiful, lush yard was a very special treat for the gardeners in our group.
Wonderful location, amazing history in the local area, beautiful grounds with herbs and flowers blooming was so lovely. Definitely recommend as we enjoyed the stay.
We very much enjoyed everything about our stay at Yerba at Bastrop!
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