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A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Blue Hole Regional Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country

Our fully furnished 2 bdrm cottage is nestled under the beautiful live oaks on the Jonas Ranch. A tranquil setting close to Guadalupe River for tubing, Fishing or Boating at Canyon Lake, Wimberley market days or swimming at the Gruene. Just a little over an hour away from Fredericksburg! Minutes away from Blue Hole, San Marcos Tanger Outlet Mall and Wonder World Park, WurstFest, the famous Schlitterbahn family Water Park and shopping in New Braunfels and Historic Gruene. Bring your friendly pet to stay!!!
*Queen bedroom
*Bunk room
*inviting sitting area with sofa/chair
* 1 Bathroom with shower
* Satellite TV
* FREE WIFI
*Full size kitchen with microwave, toaster, stove & full size fridge
*Coffee Bar with coffee grinds and condiments
*One indoor/outdoor doggie suite connected to cottage
* Outdoor picnic table
*Outdoor Chimenea & BBQ pit for grilling
*$30 per pet fee, plus tax per entire stay on weekends; $50 per pet for 1 weeks; $100 monthly per dog (Owner can change pricing at any time based on size of dog)
*Cottage sleeps 4 guests comfortably (can sleep up to 5 guests with small child)
*Minimum weekend stay: 2 nights
*Minimum stay during HOLIDAYS: 3 nights
(Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial & Labor Day weekends, July 4th)
*Smoke Free facility
*quality and cleanliness
*Hill Country Scenery
*Ranch is rich in history and home to many breeds of sheep

Property manager

Jeanne & Elroy and Lisa
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Cot/bowl provided, playground, in/outdoor suite
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property
Please ADD $30 PER DOG for WEEKEND stays or up to 3 nights. $50 PER DOG weekly or 4 night-7 nights $100 PER DOG Monthly
ELECTRIC CAR OWNERS use designated charging station OFF the premises to plug in. We don’t have enough voltage to plug-in/it will trip the breaker
OLLIE's is SHORT TERM RENTAL ONLY (2 nights-14 nights)

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Braunfels

Located in New Braunfels, this cottage is near theme parks and on a river. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and San Marcos River. 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 Whitewater Amphitheatre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • The Island - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 17 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sweeties Donuts - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Middleton Brewing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens, Wimberley Zipline Adventures and Whitewater Amphitheatre. Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum and The Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Great place, great location!

This was our second time to stay here with our small family and little dog. Centrally located between San Marcos, New Braunfels, and Wimberly. Great place, Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Stay

This was a great property in every aspect. Also, working with Lisa was super easy. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

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

Great, clean cottage

This property is a cute, quiet place to stay in the middle of New Braunfels and San Marcos. It was immaculately clean and beds were comfortable and had plenty of private parking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Relaxing

This a wonderful place to stay. Very quite and relaxing. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Relaxing getaway

We enjoyed our stay It was great for privacy. All of the supplies needed were adequate.The space for our dog to run was fine We did have problems with the barndoor to bathroom. It would not stay open when not in use. We had to prop it open
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy H.

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

Great Spot!@

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable and perfect for our fur baby. She had the whole yard to herself and we did also. The location was perfect to get to Wimberly and New Braunfels We would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Super clean, nicely decorated, and well appointed!

This place was perfect for us 4 adults and our dog. Not only did we love it but Hazel (dog) did too! We loved the outside patio as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

G

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

Perfect!!

We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO! The home was not only family-friendly but also pet-friendly, which was a huge plus for us. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed, and everything was set up perfectly for our needs. The beautiful and clean environment added to the overall enjoyment of our stay. It was the ideal accommodation for attending a wedding in town. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Hill Country Paradise

Our hosts were so wonderful and gave us all the info we needed in advance. The shade and outdoor environment is super. They welcomed our 2 small dogs and were very reasonable with providing for the dogs' safety and keeping the property sparkling clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracey p.

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

Ollie’s Cottage

We had a great stay. The property was well maintained and located in a nice hill country setting. The owner also went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. Being very pet friendly was also a big plus. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

4th of july weekend

The space was so nice and relaxing. Our doggy is a rescue, so he is a little nervous getting out and about. This is his first trip with us. And he did fantastic here, the space is so convenient and made for a easy getaway. The owners were very helpful and responded quickly to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kynna D.

Awesome little cottage

This was just the right size for our family of 4 and our 2 medium size dogs! We will definitely stay again next time we are out this way. Lisa is so sweet and helpful. Overall it was a great experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie l.

Ollie's Cottage was wonderful VERY dog friendly!

Ollie's Cottage was wonderful and on beautiful property. The owners were awesome, we couldn't get out of the cottage one morning because of the heavy rains in Wimberly and they brought us a fabulous lunch, so thoughtful. It is a perfect getaway especially if you want to have your pet with you. Plenty of room for the dog to roam around outside in a fenced in yard.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie K.

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

Accommodations for Dogs

Absolutely amazing. The set up is perfect and I felt safe to leave my pets behind to go into to town. The cottage is perfect for 5 to sleep. Set up with furniture and kitchen, coffee bar all is fantastic. I’ll definitely be renting here again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Perfect!

Absolutely wonderful stay! We sat outside under the trees from sun-up to sun-down talking, reading, and enjoying the beautiful weather. The dogs were free to roam and sniff. Everything was just right - the beds were comfortable, the indoor/outdoor run gave my dogs a safe place to go out after dark without me. Loved everything about this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Quick Trip to the Hill Country

Awesome property. It was very clean with wonderful attention to detail from the property managers. Communication was quick and check in was seamless. We stayed with our Golden Retriever who is a bit spoiled and does not travel well. She was very comfortable here. The location is great, Quiet yet still close enough to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Super Property!

Absolutely accurate descriptions and reviews for this property! It is a gem!! We travelled with 2 dogs, and they were enclosed safely in both the front and back of the property when they were outside. They house is clean, adorable, and very quiet. The owners/property managers are so very kind. Perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Wonderful Host

We needed to move our TXST student into his dorm but wanted to avoid boarding our dog. This was a fantastic home. We truly enjoyed the time we were able to stay in the house. The host reached out numerous times to check on us. Also, I noticed the little things. There were plenty of towels and washcloths. There was adequate shelving in the bathroom to allow everyone to keep their stuff in the bathroom. The host left a nice note at the beginning of our stay, suggesting nearby restaurants. The dog door and run were excellent, and I felt safe. We will stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Property was amazing! Great for dogs

We really enjoyed our time at Ollie’s cottage. Everything was immaculate. Great bedding and towels. Far exceeded our expectations. The dog kennel and turnout was so clean as well. Our dog came with us on most excursions, but when we went for dinner we used the kennel. It was so nice knowing he was safe and happy. Close to Wimberely. We loved the hiking trails at blue hole and Purgatory. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S., Clancy, MT

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

T.H.E. Best!

Hands down the very best VRBO experience we have ever had. Jeanne, Elroy and Lisa could teach a master class on communication and hosting. I feel as though we've made some new friends. Simply wonderful stay with delightful surroundings. The home and indoor /outdoor dog kennel was perfect for our pooch. Beds were exceptionally comfortable; we're buying our next bed identical to the one in Ollie's cottage. You can't go wrong staying with Ollie's Country Cottage. Would stay again and again.
Stayed 98 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina O.

Wonderful experience

We stayed in November for three nights. It was a wonderful experience. Lisa was very helpful in the booking process and also helped out for check in. The weather was supposed to be bad and she texted me throughout the day to give me updates on my way to the cottage. There was a welcome sign for our dogs, Taylor and Zoe. The cottage was very clean and we loved the dog run and fenced back yard. We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Denese B.

More than we expected~

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! There were so many details that made our stay enjoyable. From the moment we walked up to the front door, we felt so welomed. There were chairs, side tables and a chiminea set up that was so inviting. Upon entering the house, we were amazed at how comfortable and welcoming we felt. Including our fur baby. Everything was set up to be comfortable and relaxing which was just what we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F., Fort Worth, TX

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

Fantastic location and perfect for our dog loving fam

We loved loved loved this property. Less than 10 min drive to Wimberley. We ate at the Leaning Pear and Creekhouse for dinners which were our faves. Chill’s by the creek was good for lunch. Took kids to natural bridge caverns and then had lunch at the Gristmill and went to Gruene hall. Canyon lake was a fun day trip too- weather was chilly in March, would love to come back in summer. The house had everything we needed. Wi-Fi worked great. Dogs loved running in the yard and we built a fire in the chiminea almost every night. The dog run was awesome and they loved the doggy door.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle P., Dallas Oregon

Cozy & Comfortable for Humans and Pets

This cottage worked very well for our 11 day stay. I like the size - even though there were only 2 of us and our dog, it was nice to have the extra space which the dining room and extra bedroom provided. The cottage is very comfortably appointed. It was great to be able to let our dog out to roam the fenced front yard as well. Our phone service is Verizon and it worked fairly well and provided mobile hot-spot Internet connectivity pretty consistently. But, it did impact our data plan, so that's something to be aware of. I definitely recommend this property for those staying in the Texas Hill Country.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janice F., Georgetown, Texas

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

Weekend at the Cottage

The property was very well maintained. The cottage was very well done and comfortable. We especially liked the dog crate / dog door set up. One of the dogs had an issue with doing his business on the pebbles, but eventually came around. The description did not say anything about no grass on the property. There really is not a good place to walk the dogs except on the highway. But overall it was a great and relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeanne & Elroy and Lisa

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Elroy Jonas was born and raised in New Braunfels, Texas. Back in the days, he and his family lived on his Great Opa's homestead plantation raising crops and livestock. After months of rain, the family was forced to move to another location, so the Canyon Lake Dam could be built. Today, the Jonas Ranch (est 1940s) is 4th generation!

Why they chose this property

The Jonas Ranch was purchased in the early 1940s and still holds natural wildlife and many breeds of sheep. Spring fed water runs through Purgatory Creek on the ranch and part of the ranch includes the Devils Backbone with breathtaking views from at top.

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