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The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Johnson City, TX
  • Place, LBJ Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnson's Boyhood Home
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living

The Bluebird, in the heart of Johnson City and center to everything in the Texas Hill Country. Perfect for girl’s trips, couples getaways, and family gatherings. Just blocks to the best restaurants, tasting rooms, and shopping of JC. Whether you are visiting the Texas Wine Trail or the best of Texas Hill Country, all is close at hand.

The space
You will feel relaxed in the cozy modern interior. Also enjoy the outdoor living space with a hot tub, fire pit, and artificial turf for playing your favorite yard games. House can accommodate 8 people with 6 sleeping in the 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 3 queen beds total, and 2 inflatable beds for kids or extra guests. Beds have triple sheeting, which are washed after every visit. Fully stocked kitchen with all appliances including microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster and more. Cooking supplies included: oil and a variety of spices. Flatscreen TV in living room and free Wi-Fi to stream all your shows. This is a dog friendly home, with a max of 2 dogs, under 50 lbs. One crate is available and the backyard is enclosed for even small dogs. We are a cozy house at 1150 sq ft. For larger dogs we recommend our other property two blocks away “The Backyard.” Which is a larger house and a big yard.

Guest access
Managed locally for any assistance you might need. One exterior doorbell camera for check-in assistance and security. Front door uses a Wi-Fi connected lock with code that is reset after every guest’s stay. Three cars can be parked on site.
Other things to note
Once booked we can provide you the Best of JC List that includes restaurants, wineries, breweries, live music, and events. We also have a Center of the Texas Hill Country List for all the best things to do within an hour drive. You must be 25 years old to book this property. EV charging station- two blocks
Tesla Supercharger 0.7 mi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We hope you enjoyed your stay! We would love a 5 star review. If something was not quite right, please let us know in the text thread. Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Check out Instructions: Place all dishes in the dishwasher and start. The water is hard so please use the provided LemiShine (1/2 teaspoon) and a soap pod. Start a load of towels in the clothes washer
Trash goes in the orange bin, Recycle goes in the green bin. Feel free to take a business card on the desk/wine bar. Feel free to book direct for a discount. Eric & Melissa
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Checkout instructions: Place dishes in dishwasher and turn on, place towels by Landry Room door, take out all trash.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this holiday home is in the city centre. Johnson's Boyhood Home and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Exotic Resort Zoo and Texas Hill Country Wineries. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Johnson City, TX

What's nearby

  • Science Mill - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • LBJ Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Johnson's Boyhood Home - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • TASTE Wine Art - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pig Pen BBQ Johnson City - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pecan Street Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Proof And Cooper's At The Lumberyard - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$583, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bluebird- Bungalow w Spa & Outdoor Living located?

Located in the heart of Johnson City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Western Art & Artifacts, Science Mill and LBJ Visitor Center. Johnson's Boyhood Home and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice, well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blaike J.

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

Perfect Getaway

Absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maegen C.

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

Weekend Stay in Johnson City

The house was fantastic. The beds were super comfortable, and we truly enjoyed our stay. The location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay! Johnson City was a great town to visit and this house was in the perfect location. We could easily get on the road to go to Pedernales State Park, or walk into town for dinner and drinks. Everything about the house was perfect for us, and our dogs loved sun-bathing on the turf in the yard. Highly recommend for a weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Great location

The property was very well kept and clean. The location was ideal with a quick walk or short drive to all the places we wanted to go. The lights in town were amazing! We would definitely come again and recommend this place to all!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Great family vacation

Excellent communication from the host. He made sure we had everything we needed, even went as far as having amazon deliver baking pans for us! Location was central to everything we wanted to visit and found great hiking as a bonus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kindel N.

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

Adorable home with fantastic location

As my friend said upon arrival, “this place is adorable!” This was my second time staying at Bluebird. Lovely, clean and well-laid out floor plan. Great, secure yard for our dogs. I do wish there was more grass back there, but the drought this summer has been hard on everyone! Excellent location—we walked to wine tasting as well as dinner each night. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

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

A real nice getaway

The Bluebird was very nice and clean. There were unexpected pet friendly amenities (dog dish & crates) for our Corgi that were unexpected and a pleasant surprise. The bed was very comfortable and the hot tub was very relaxing. Proximity to the places we wanted to visit was just right. Also, on the first night I spotted a HUGE mule deer buck across the street through the large kitchen window. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pre-eclipse trip w friends

The house is beautifully appointed, nice backyard and hot tub. Two places to park cars!! That’s a bonus! within walking distance to restaurants, downtown and LBJ boyhood home and park. It was delightful place to stay. We did not bring our dogs but they had everything needed to accommodate them. Great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Perfect Wine Weekend Getaway!

Where do I begin! This was the best VRBO experience I have ever had. Eric was great in communication and the small details were noticed! Including using my last 4 digits of my phone number for the door lock code, so smart. The house was beautiful, very clean, and smelled great! I am always a little leery about a hot tub but again it was perfectly clean and smelled like the correct amount of chemicals The beds are comfortable with an assortment of pillow softness for everyone. We did not bring kids with us this trip but they thought of the families too! Games, kids dish-ware, towels and blankets galore. We hope to come back to this area and will definitely be using them again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Johnson City Stay

This was the absolute perfect location for our get-away to see the Christmas tree lighting count down. We would have been able to walk to the activities if it the weather hadn't been so bad. We will for sure stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammye S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our time in Johnson City! It was the little weekend getaway that we all needed to relax. The house was perfect and loved all the details provided by the homeowner. Excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsy L.

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

Quaint little house

We absolutely loved our stay at the bluebird. It was a gery last minute trip to just get away and spend some much needed alone time with my husband. We had plenty of privacy and just enjoyed relaxing. There's enough to do in the area and it's not far from several larger towns, but has the quietness of a sweet small town. Truly enjoyed our weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawnee h.

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

Christmas with the family.

We had an amazing time in Johnson City and absolutely loved our rental. We would highly recommend the Bluebird and would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Eric Bauer

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My wife (Melissa) and I have been managing rental properties for almost 20 years. We have recently ventured into the vacation rental space. We love our vacation rentals and hope you do to. This is not our full time jobs, but we hope to make it someday. Till then we are available and also have local staff to assist.

Why they chose this property

Be within walking distance of the best of Johnson City. Tasting rooms and restaurants within blocks.

What makes this property unique

Artificial turfed backyard to play your favorite yard games

Languages:

English

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