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Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood

Cottage in Kerrville with private pool and kitchen

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The Log Cabin Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kerrville State Hospital
  • Place, Peterson Regional Medical Center
  • Place, Schreiner University

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood

Carol's Cottage is located in the historic and beautifully wooded Methodist Encampment neighborhood. The Light On The Hill, Methodist Ministry and Church is adjacent to the neighborhood, which hosted the first vacation homes in Kerrville, most originally owned by Methodist Ministers. While there are many activities within miles, Carol's Cottage offers a quiet respite for long walks, visits with neighbors or reading quietly in the yard while watching the deer graze.

Longer stays are welcome. See discounts when you put dates in.

For your convenience (included in your stay):
2 fully furnished bedrooms
1 living area
1 baths
all utilities paid
baby bed (as requested)
wifi
Cable TV
washer and dryer
barbeque/patio area
pool access
bicycle access



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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please discuss pet type before securing rental
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kerrville

Located in Kerrville, this cottage is in a rural area. The Schreiner Mansion/Hill Country Museum and The Museum of Western Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Riverside Nature Center and The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at H.E.B. Municipal Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Inn Conference Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kerrville, TX

What's nearby

  • The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Louise Hays City Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kerrville State Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Schreiner University - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mamacita's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Inn Conference Center, Riverside Nature Center and Guadalupe River. The Schreiner Mansion/Hill Country Museum and Louise Hays City Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location CleanRelaxing Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grandpa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! So warm, inviting and peaceful! Our grandkids came by for a visit and enjoyed the pool with us, very special memories were made. Thank you! We would love to stay here again when we are in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashly P.

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

We enjoyed our visit.

This property was beautiful and we enjoyed everything about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second time staying at this home. It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy all the beautiful birds and evening visits from deer. We loved doing day trips to Fredericksburg, Luckenbach, Hunt and Ingram and coming back to Carol's Cottage for a dip in the pool. The house is so comfortable and fully stocked. The beds were perfect! We were fortunate to visit with the property owner's granddog, Hero. Will definitely stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Beautiful Cottage

From the first time we laid eyes on this place we were in love. This beautiful place was the most organized, cleanest place that we have stayed. The front and back yards are absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica E.

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

Great, cute house

My family of four had a wonderful time at Carol's cottage. She had the perfect set-up in the house and lots of amenities, including a large pool with lots of toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Missus B.

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

Nice and quiet

Clean, responsive host. Beautiful deer walking about every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MK S., Houston, Texas (USA)

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

Carol’s cottage is a gem

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Carol’s cottage is warm & welcoming, nicely appointed and very comfortable. We didn’t have time to use the pool this time, but it looked inviting. Also a perfect place to stay with a pet, complete with a fenced back yard (we didn’t bring our dog and wished that we had). We also really enjoyed the neighborhood and found it perfect for walks. The welcome gift of a bottle of Texas Hill Country wine was a nice touch. Thank you, Carol. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Great stay

Lovely area. House decor was perfect. The wildlife increased our enjoyment and safety was evident. We had a bit of a problem upon arrival, probably our fault. We never found the door code on our email so that caused a minor problem. The owner explained she was tied up with clients so that explained not being able to reach her when we arrived. Otherwise a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, comfortable, felt like home.The host was most helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and quiet. Yard was amazing! The deer came up to me for treats.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would stay again! Very nice neighborhood and grounds!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy rental. Everything was super clean, and owner/management had thought of every detail a visitor might need. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year. We particularly enjoyed morning coffee sitting out on the nice back covered porch: comfy outdoor chairs and privacy of the pretty little backyard! Lovely quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Lovely cottage, terrific host, fantastic neighborhood

Carol is a premier host! We loved her cozy cottage and fenced-in back yard with a covered porch and lovely views for us and convenience for our dog. I’ve already booked a return trip and highly recommend. The neighborhood is a very special pocket of Kerrville with an artsy flair and families of deer roaming about.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayla G.

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

Perfect

Everything about my stay was perfect. Such a beautiful setting, so peaceful. This year there were so many cardinals! Also saw a fox, lots of deer, several baby deer, and able to feed a deer. She came up to me as I was sitting on the porch and my host had graciously provided peanuts for the squirrels and deer. God’s creation always speaks to my heart so beautifully. Thank you for this wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla R.

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

Great atmosphere

This was a great place to stay. Very comfortable guest house. We enjoyed sitting in the chairs under the porch. We enjoyed the hot days by the pool. We used the grill to make some great steaks. The chickens were so fun - it felt like home as we have chickens, too! We loved the blackberries growing along the fence and how fun to have the deer greet us when we first arrived. Thank you for sharing your place. It was such a nice retreat for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice in a quiet community.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Carols cottage

Great place to stay, very clean and Carol and Joe are next door and are more than happy to help with anything you might need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

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

Quaint home

Very nice place. Clean, quiet, nicely furnished, no drama, plumbing & appliances functioned properly, an abundance of wild life particularly deer. I would come back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Wonderful

Everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Everything we wanted!

What a beautiful and relaxing place to stay! We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, the cool, refreshing pool, the abundance of birds and flowers and the many deer just sauntering by in the neighborhood. It was a short drive to the farmer's market, shopping, the brewery and restaurants. The entire place was very comfortable. Looking forward to visiting Kerrville again - Carol's Cottage is the perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Great spot!

Beautiful, quiet neighborhood with deer and birds. The house is quaint with all the modern amenities! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Wonderful

The stay was comfy and cozy. Owner was nice and stayed on top of communication. Will definitely consider going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall Q.

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

Delightful charmer

Carol has put her time, talent and affection into every square inch of this cottage. It is stylish, comfortable, functional, quiet and has numerous great antique furnishings. There is a spunky little weiner dog that lives on the other side of the fence who is always happy to greet you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

marlene G., Rio Rancho, NM

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

Loved it!

Clean, well kept property in a wonderful neighborhood. Great communication from owner. Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carol Triola

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Joe and Carol Triola and have been in Kerrville for 36 years. We moved from Houston to raise our children in this wonderful town. Joe is a retired Real Estate Inspector and chief grandpa and Carol is a Licensed Professional Counselor. We are well known around Kerrville and take great pride in our reputations, for being ethical, hard working people you can count on.

Why they chose this property

We built the cottage (2014) as an addition to our property, and so we could continue to enjoy visitors. The Methodist Encampment location makes it an especially appealing vacation home for those who appreciate esthetics and/or are visiting one of the many fun festivals in Kerrville or Light on The Hill for Emmaus retreats, or other events.

What makes this property unique

We love the coziness of the home, as well as it's preserved wood and stone. It has a 100 year old antique pine counter top in the kitchen, oak floors and native field stone on the house. As always, it is "the cleanest house in town". The location is close to everything, quiet and feels like you are in the woods, 5 minutes from town.

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