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Pet-Friendly Hill Country Cottage Secluded, Firepit, Private Ranch Stay

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A white two-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A fire pit area with two Adirondack chairs, surrounded by a stone fire pit, set in a grassy field with trees and a hill in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and a window.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, floral armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a dining area with floral tableware, and a kitchen with white cabinets and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Adventure starts here
    Guests love the location for nearby hiking.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fischer, TX
  • Place, Devil's Backbone Tavern
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Canyon Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Canyon Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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Similar properties

Property grounds
Beautiful hilltop lake house
Canyon Lake
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
Beautiful hilltop lake house

About the area

Canyon Lake

Located in Canyon Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Canyon Lake Marina and Wimberley Zipline Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at San Marcos Academy Baseball Field, or consider a night out at Devil's Backbone Tavern. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Fischer, TX

What's nearby

  • Devil's Backbone Tavern - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Canyon Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Canyon Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • beach near Canyon Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Canyon Lake Marina - 12 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 23 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill North - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cupbearer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Hill Country Cottage Secluded, Firepit, Private Ranch Stay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Hill Country Cottage Secluded, Firepit, Private Ranch Stay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Hill Country Cottage Secluded, Firepit, Private Ranch Stay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Hill Country Cottage Secluded, Firepit, Private Ranch Stay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Hill Country Cottage Secluded, Firepit, Private Ranch Stay located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Devil's Backbone Tavern and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Canyon Lake. Canyon Park and Canyon Lake Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had so many lovely personal touches. The peaceful and quiet atmosphere was everything we wanted. Loved being able to go on hikes on the property. Would absolutely recommend this property to anyone. Sherry and Gary y’all are legit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cottage was absolutely AMAZING! If you want a true Hill Country experience...this is it!

All I can say is I will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks for your nice review, we hope to see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, lovely little cottage!

Me and my now husband stayed there a couple of nights before getting married in Gruene and it was such a lovely spot. The property is beautiful, the cottage is so cozy and clean. Whatever scent they use within the cottage, it smelled amazing the whole time we were there. The owners are very sweet and accommodating. We needed to arrive early and they allowed us to check in way before their usual check in time. We would love to come back in the spring time when the flowers are blooming. Thank you for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cute cabin with just about the right amount of everything

My wife and I stayed here while on a trip to see a show at the white water amphitheater. The location is wonderful and the accommodations were clean, inviting and even romantic as we had the entire property to ourselves for two nights. There are a few things that could make these cabins and the property itself more of a destination. Right now, it is a wonderful place to sleep on the way to somewhere else. I am giving this place a 5 star instead of a 4 because the owners seem like good folks and i think they are open to new ideas such as the ones below. 1. Outdoor destination: Needs to be a map of the property so that visitors know where they can wonder. There is breathtaking terrain that is on the property that has gates that say no trespassing that it turns out is open to guests. This is a lost opportunity to make the property a hiking destination with views...(create a sun set/rise look out and put a bench up their or something) all very marketable! 2. Kitchen essentials: Kitchen needs an oil or butter for cooking the absolutely amazing farm fresh eggs that we harvested ourselves. (This is a huge value to the property..the chickens and eggs are a very nice experience.) Local butter would be a nice touch if available. Coffee creamer (dry or wet) would be a nice touch as well. 3. Partner with a local vineyard: We were thrilled to find a complimentary bottle of wine as well cheese and crackers but it was a California wine. There are lots of local vineyards around here. I suggest partnering with one or more so that your business can be used to promote theirs and vice versa. You can place wine pamphlets out for participating vineyards. A few added suggestions: -have fire for the fire pit well stocked and close -have a noice machine or fan for bedrooms to drown out any late night traffic form the road for light sleepers. -Put a hammock out by the fire pit in the grouping of three trees. -have more activities available in case your guests want to stay on the property. ie: bocci ball, bags, treasure map for kids, geocaching for adults, etc. All in all, we loved this place and we would come back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
All great ideas! Thanks for taking the time to write. We are in the process of making wonderul hiking trails to take advantage of the views, and will leave a "trail map" in the cottages when we're finished.... give us a few more weeks. We realize most of our guests are after that type of experience. At first ​we were just going to allow guests to hike on the 24 acres that's part of the cottage tract, but after a year in business, we deicded the guests were so respectful we would let them hike the entire​ 142 acres. I love the idea of local butter.... and local wine... creamer. And my husband has always talked about geocaching! We'll look into that. Once again, thanks for your thoughtful comments.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house itself was great. Very cute and comfortable. All amenities, clean. Great location to lake and country views. We loved walking on the beautiful land, chickens, horses. While we absolutely enjoyed all that, we expected it to be more “secluded”, as advertised. The 3 houses are on a ranch but, they are right next to each other. Thankfully we were in #4 house separated by some trees. Neighbors were around the house all day. My expectation was the house location itself would be more private, I should have double checked into that better beforehand. Beautiful ranch, thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thanks for your review. July 4 weekend was super busy with horseback rides every day during your stay. I’m sorry the riders disturbed you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location with amazing views of the peaks

Don’t miss out on the availability of hiking right outside your cabin door. Everything you need is here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for the perfect getaway

The land owners are the most helpful, nicest, accommodating people and their property is quite and amazing. Will most definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax in comfort

This was my favorite trip I have had with my husband of 22 years! The cottage was super cute and ALL the amenities you could ask for. We stayed at #4 (pet friendly) and our plus one enjoyed all the smells and hikes he could sustain. Dog bed, dog bowels ready to go! Sherry and Gary left a beautiful bottle of wine with cheese and crackers to enjoy. They have fresh eggs daily in the chicken coupe to gather (and not actually get in the coop). That was a plus as chickens and I do not mix well with them thinking they need to roost in my curly hair. It was so close to the river and easy back and forth. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

It was perfect for our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage

This cottage was perfect for our 2 night stay. It had all the amenities we need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip

We had a great time. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing location with great access to attractions in the hill country

We enjoyed everything about this property and the great attention to detail. We had everything we needed, and will definitely be planning another trip back. We enjoyed a day in Wimberly, another day in Gruene, but also spent a day just exploring the trails and beautiful views on property. If you are looking to unplug and relax, this is a great spot to do so!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2021
Thank you Thomas. We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a perfect four days!

The property was beautiful! Great location! Our dogs loved the trails and the special touches that welcomed them! Definitely will stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Hill Country Getaway

We stayed in the Gingerbread Cottage (#4) at Canyon Peaks. The property is approximately 15 minutes from Wimberley or Canyon Lake, depending on the direction! Perfectly placed! The cottage is far from rustic! It is beautifully decorated with whimsical touches such as a table lamp made from a musical instrument; cute notes in frames and nicely labeled light switches - one stating this doesn't go to anything!; the bedding is luscious with a huge window above that can be left with the shade up for a moonlit night or with the shade down. The furnishings are tasteful and sturdy with a mix of antique and French chic. Very nicely laid out and the fireplace is beautiful (not cool enough to use while there but a pretty placement nonetheless). The cabin itself is nestled in front of a copse of trees with a front porch view of the hills and wildlife. In the evening, we built a fire in the outdoor firepit and watched the stars and took advantage of the nice breeze and the bbq pit nearby that was perfect to grill a couple of steaks on. In the mornings, we gathered fresh eggs from the chicken coup and made wonderful breakfasts in the well stocked kitchen - such a treat! We are already planning our next trip there and will venture out on the property more as there are great hiking trails and excellent views from all around. We stay at a lot of B&Bs and VRBOs and this property, by far, is one of our favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2020
Thank you Deborah, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and wrote such a detailed review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Piece of heaven

Sherry and Gary knocked it out of the ballpark as for as were were concerned! These hosts thought of everything, right down to a snuggly dogbed for Shelby. The farm cottage is darling! Plus clean and comfortable. We also enjoyed collecting freshly laid eggs from their ladies in the coop. While they are right off the highway, you don’t hear road noise once inside the cottage. Great place to land for a while. Easy access to various places. Thanks again!! We’d love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Susan, we really enjoyed meeting you and your adorable pup. Hope to see you again soon! Sherry & Gary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved cottage #4!! It was exactly what we needed for a romantic getaway!

Everything was perfect about this cottage! It was extremely cozy and the perfect addition to our romantic getaway! There was a grocery store not too far either so it made it super easy to get things we had forgotten and groceries for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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