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Casita Montalbano - Sleeps 8 to 10 - Private River Access - Pet Friendly Cabin
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10116.1 sq m
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Ingram, TX
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Living Room
4 Single Bunk Beds
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Secondary Bedroom
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Casita Montalbano - Sleeps 8 to 10 - Private River Access - Pet Friendly Cabin
Rustic 80-year old classic country cabin with lots of charm and tons of amenities. Sleeps up to 10 (more or less), total of 8 beds including a queen sleeper sofa in secondary bedroom. Dining room table inside house can seat 8-9. Large dining table on back screen porch overlooking backyard can seat 10 or more. Two tables on deck can seat 10, for those that like to dine (breakfast, lunch or dinner) ‘al fresco’ outside with the nice country air. Seating area with a few rocking chairs on back screen porch is perfect for coffee in the morning, wine in the evening – or just relaxing with a good book while watching the numerous birds. Backyard has a net for volleyball or badminton, as well as a bocce and horseshoe court … there are also mallets for a nice match of croquet. For parking, there is a private drive and a rustic carport with enough space for 4-6 cars to park here and there. To get down to the private riverfront patios, you can walk down the hill (5 minutes) or drive with floats, kayak paddles, ice chests, etc. (1 minute by car). Down at the river there are 2 river patios, 4 kayaks (more kayaks to come soon) and the beautiful Guadalupe River, which is generally clean-looking and perfect for swimming, floating, tubing, kayaking and just relaxing in the cool water. Oh, and dogs really, really love it! LOL Speaking of dogs, pets are allowed, but of course there are pet rules that must be abided by – namely, no dogs on the neighbor’s property, you must pick up after your dog(s) at all times, and pets are not allowed on any furniture, like, ever. Back up at the cabin, there is a ‘bunkhouse’ which contains all of the river equipment you could possibly want, but you are also welcome to bring your own – be sure to ask what we have. There are also two BBQ grills – one is for charcoal/mesquite, one is an old electric George Foreman. In order to use these grills, you must agree to clean them after use or before departing, out of respect for the next guests and our cleaning lady. Note that inside the house there are only two sofas in the living room area for about 5-6 people, but there are plenty of extra chairs and many other sitting areas. Also note that for now there is only one shower – a second shower will be added soon, but so far in over 80 years of this house being in our family the one shower has never been an issue, nor has it for any guests. The kitchen is fully loaded with almost all of the spices, condiments, utensils and appliances that you can think of, so you really only need to bring your food, and that’s it. Same with the bathrooms and bedrooms – fully loaded with towels, linens, cleaning supplies, toiletries. And the laundry room is available for your use, as well. Last, but not least, there is a game closet with a number of board games, as well as a DVD player with approx 20-30 movies. Ahhh, and a popcorn maker! Most importantly, though, from our family to yours we would like to see you relax, rest, have fun, laugh, celebrate, eat well and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful nature of the Texas Hill Country! :)
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House Rules
Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 8:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
I will send you pet rules via email (Tom).
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside house or back screened porch.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
IF you used any of the three BBQ grills (charcoal, plus two elec grills), please please PLEASE clean the grills very well before departing. Very very important for cleaning lady.
IF you used the kayaks, please make sure they are locked up and turned upside down so that rainwater does not get inside ... thank you!! :)
IF you brought a pet, please make sure ALL pet waste is picked up and disposed of (in bags) and placed inside the metal 'poop' can under the carport.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Ingram
Located in Ingram, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Kerrville-Schreiner Park, while Hill Country Arts Foundation and Kathleen Cook Art Studio are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at H.E.B. Municipal Tennis Center or Cree Family Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ingram, TX
What's nearby
- Schreiner University - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
- Kerrville-Schreiner Park - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
- Enchanted Rock Fissure - 41 min drive - 72.3 km
- Barons Creek Vineyards - 45 min drive - 78.6 km
- Lost Maples State Natural Area - 51 min drive - 76.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rio Ranch Cafe - 8 min drive
- Whataburger - 6 min drive
- Lift Coffee - 5 min drive
- Billy Gene's Restaurant - 10 min drive
- River Rock saloon - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel P.
11 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, will be back.
Daniel P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julia` P.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“One of the best vacations i’ve had in a very long time.”
Julia` P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nancy O.
29 October 2024
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2 October 2023
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14 March 2022
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Melissa D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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Jessica W.
8 October 2023
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Jessica W.
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Debra M.
21 March 2024
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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Tracie K.
17 July 2023
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AMAZING Family Getaway
Tracie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Tracey A.
19 March 2022
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About the host
Hosted by Tom Montalbano
Howdy! My name is Tom Montalbano, I am a native Texan, my grandfather built this small cabin over 80 years ago as an escape from the city, work and the heat and humidity of Houston during the stifling hot summers - also to be in the middle of nature and breathe in some clean, fresh air, since my mom had severe allergies and asthma. Our family has enjoyed this cabin and neck of the woods between Kerrville and Hunt, right on the Guadalupe River, for over 80 years, and we continue to come back every month while sharing it with friends, family and beautiful guests like you in between our stays. I personally enjoy being a host because this place makes people happy, which makes me happy - guests are able to relax, unwind and have a nice, peaceful time in the middle of nature, while enjoying the fresh, cool waters of the Guadalupe - oh, and doggies really, really love the river! From our family to yours, we welcome you with open arms and sincerely hope you enjoy your stay!! :)
What makes this property unique
A couple things make our property stand out above and beyond most others that rent our their cabin in the Texas Hill Country. First, we are directly on the river - the property, that is, not the cabin - therefore, you just need to walk or drive down the hill from the cabin/casita (five minutes walking, one minute by car) and you will be at our riverfront with one or two private patios for your use. Second, we are pet-friendly. Most cabins in the hill country are NOT pet-friendly, and it can be hard to find one for rent that is. But we LOVE dogs (and all animals), so we really, really want them to come on vacation with you, if that's what you want. Of course, there are some pet rules, which I will send to you, and there is a modest pet fee of only $40. Third, our check-in and check-out times are very flexible. Most rentals want you out by 11 AM, or something crazy like that ... instead we allow you to check out whatever time you want, so that you can enjoy the entire day at the cabin or down by the river. Finally, although this cabin/casita is over 80 years old and sometimes has cracks, bugs and cobwebs (which we clean and keep to a minimum), you will see that my grandfather put a lot of care and love into building this little cabin, with its unique wood, cedar posts, paneling and furniture - in other words, it's not a cold, cookie-cutter type of rental with no heart or soul - it feels warm and homey. Hope you enjoy! :)
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