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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, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Devil's Backbone Tavern
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wimberley Zipline Adventures
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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

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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)
1cot/bowl provided, playground, in/outdoor suite
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used towels in the basket located in the restroom. We will strip all bed sheets/comforters/pillow cases and bed protectors.
Look around and double check for personal items under the beds/couch/fridge. Shut and latch gate when exiting
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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); 1 month stay at owners discretion. Please inquire

Important information

You need to know

Property # 643098vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Devil's Backbone Tavern. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Devil's Backbone Tavern - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Wimberley Glassworks - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Guadalupe River - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Backbone Tavern - ‬4 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.

How much does it cost to stay at A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country?

As of 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country on 29 June 2026 start from NZ$425, 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 A Dog-Friendly Family Resort awaits you in the quiet Texas Hill Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Devil's Backbone Tavern, Ragnar's On The Compound and Ragnars on The Compund. Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens and Wimberley Zipline Adventures are also within 9 miles (15 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. 99 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N Belinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy beautiful home. Dogs had plenty of space to roam around outside. Great location to multiple areas of the hill country. The house was decorated Extremely well. Front yard and sitting area was beautiful. Would highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the cottage, outdoor space, and the location. We appreciate you taking great care of the property during your stay. We’d love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most extraordinary stay. Ollie’s cottage was immaculate, cute, and expertly designed and built for a safe and fun stay with your dog. Parking is almost unlimited, check in super easy and communication with host couldn’t be beat. Hard to believe that a cottage that welcomes dogs has no dog odor at all!!! So many fun things to do within very short driving distance: Wimberly, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, etc. New Braunfels had one of the best off leash dog parks I have ever been to: Puppy Playland. We will DEFINITELY be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is perfect for pets! This is the second time we have stayed and we will be coming back. The hosts thought of all of our needs and were very good with all communication. You and your pets will love it here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and perfectly comfortable for us and the 2 pups…
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
We appreciate your family supporting our small family business! You’re always welcome back!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words Michael! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your visit. Thank you for staying at Ollie’s!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank you for your great review Jocelyn. We enjoyed hosting you and your family and hope you can come back to stay with us.
Archival

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Thank you Debbie! We loved having you all stay at Ollie's and hope you can return again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

3 dogs and a wedding

Beautiful cottage, wonderful hosts and PERFECT for your fur babies. We had a weekend celebration for a wedding and Ollie’s cottage was safe and comfortable for our dogs and us
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Archival

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Hi Kynna! You are so sweet! We are so glad you and your family and doggies enjoyed your stay and look forward to your visit again!
Archival

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Thank you for your kind response Debbie! Jeanne & Elroy really enjoyed visiting with you all and appreciate your business. We are happy your pets had a great time as well! Please come back to visit us again. Lisa, Elroy & Jeanne
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2024
Thank you for your kind review Nancy! We are happy to hear you all enjoyed your stay and welcome y’all back for a future stay.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2021
Thank you for your kind review Stefanie! We welcome you and your family back any time!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We appreciate your business and taking care of Ollie’s . We welcome you and your family back again.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience staying at Ollie's resort. The dogs had their own pet hotel area too! The owner did great at checking in with us to make sure we arrived ok and even let us check in early at no cost. She brought over coffee filters when needed. the place was super clean and well stocked and we loved all the eclectic furniture and attention to details. If I had to recommend something I would say that additional mirrors in the bedrooms would be helpful, because there is only one bathroom and one mirror in the entire house. other than that, it was amazing and I will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words Jessica. Great to hear your pup felt at ease at the cottage 😃 please come back to visit us again.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2023
Thank you for your kind words Amy! As a small family owned business, we strive to make all of our guests comfortable at Ollie’s. Thank you for taking great care of our property inside and out! We welcome your family back for future stays.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Colleen, thank you for your kind words and great review! Mom and pops work very hard to keep the property and cottage in perfect condition so all of our guests have a pleasant stay. 😀 We throughly enjoyed visiting with you all.

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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