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The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies!

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Front seating area.
Welcome!
Front Door with keypad lock
Well stocked kitchen with spices
Kitchen with coffee maker and coffee.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dripping Springs, TX
  • Place, Bell Springs Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawk's Shadow Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Pedernales Falls State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies!

Quiet and clean hill country cabin located in the Dripping Springs area. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Master bedroom has a queen bed with full bath. Upstairs features an open concept loft with a king bed on one side and and 2 twins on the other. Stocked kitchen and dining-plates, silver, tools, and some spices. Comfortable living area with a flat screen on Wifi. Half bath in laundry room and standard size washer and dryer. Enjoy dining alfresco on the front porch or back patio. Plenty of room for everyone. Located NW of Dripping Springs down a rural dirt road. 2.6 miles from Ma Maison, 2.3 miles from Texas Olive Company, 6.9 miles from Treaty Oak Distillery, 12.1 miles from Hamilton Pool and 14.7 miles from Pedernales State Park. 15-20 minutes to downtown Dripping Springs. Come enjoy a quiet get away! PLEASE NOTE-WE HAVE BEES ON THE ADJACENT PROPERTY. They should not bother you but I want everyone know. Let me know if you have any questions. Property is not fenced. Dogs on adjacent property. We try our best to prevent bugs and critters, but it is the country and we cannot prevent nature. Please let us know if there are any issues! We'd love to have you! Rate is for 4 people. $10 per person over 4 for additional expenses.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children may need to sleep downstairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Property is not fenced.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Dripping Springs

Located in Dripping Springs, this cabin is in a rural area. Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum and The Backyard are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Springs Winery and Hawk's Shadow Winery. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Dripping Springs, TX

What's nearby

  • Bell Springs Winery - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hawk's Shadow Winery - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Pedernales Falls State Park - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 22 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Fox Beer Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fairlane - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Rey - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Route 12 Filling Station - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Family Business Beer Company - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies!?

As of 22 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies! on 24 March 2026 start from NZ$386, 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 Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Sugar Shack- country cabin with dark skies! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Bell Springs Winery, Hawk's Shadow Winery and Solaro Estate. Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum and Twisted X Brewing Company are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 110 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely house for our group and very close to the wedding venue. They were easy to communicate with and quickly fixed the one small issue that we had. We'd definitely stay again if we need a place to stay while in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Snejana N.

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

Lovely Stay

We enjoyed this quiet house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tige W.

Secluded and quiet - just what we needed

We had a wonderful stay. Thank you for opening your home to us - it was such a relaxing trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Sugar Shack Review

A great place to stay. Quiet, secluded for family and pets with a short drive to Pedernales State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libbie D.

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

Hill Country Heaven

We absolutely loved The Sugar Shack!!! We definitely be staying here again when visiting our daughter in ATX!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Quinda F.

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

Short Stay

Secluded yet convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

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

Amazing little house!

Great weekend with friends! Exactly what we needed for our little getaway :) so perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selina B.

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

Sweet spot!

Our family met up to stay at this property for a wedding. It was the perfect spot. It was very comfortable, easy to access, had everything that we needed, was quiet and with quick access to nearby venues and activities. Our stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA L.

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

Cabin in the woods

If you're looking for a quiet get away in a secluded area, this place is it! Our stay was very quiet, skies were dark, and little crtters galore, we even saw a few deer.The cabin had everything we needed, and groceries were not too far away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tammi F.

Relaxing!!!

Property was beautiful and house has all creature comforts! Owners are very attentive to needs. Could not have asked for a better stay for our annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haylie H.

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

Incredible experience

Spent the weekend at the Sugar Shack celebrating my golden birthday and had the best time. Clean and quaint hideaway home. Mica was such a delightful host and I couldn’t have had a better time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

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

A

Awesome spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Weekend girls trip

We loved this country house! Very clean and surrounded by beautiful Texas hill country landscape. It's kind of remote, but close enough to town. And you can see all the stars at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

We loved the Sugar Shack!

The sugar shack had everything we needed. Instructions were clear and the place was darling! Kitchen was well stocked and there were games too. Enough hot water for consecutive showers for all of us. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle B.

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

Weekend getaway

I was looking for a place near Pedernales State Park to have a relaxing weekend near the river. This VRBO first hooked me by location being close to both the river and Dripping Springs. It was easy to get to and quiet. The place is stocked with everything you could need for a home away from home. Place stayed nice and cool in this crazy heat wave and was very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again when in the are.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susi H.

Great getaway!

We loved our time at the sugar shack. It was the perfect getaway for a short weekend. And the kitchen is a fully stocked kitchen which is very helpful. There is plenty of space for lounging and sleeping. And our dog loved running around the property. It's very close to several hiking spots, wineries, and good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

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

Sugar shack

Relaxing, well stocked, peaceful getaway. A little out of town, but less than 3 miles from the wedding we attended. Perfect space for 2 couples and 2 kids aa long as you don’t mind sharing shower. I definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Great little hill country getaway

We used this property as a jumping off point for several State Parks and a meetup with cousins at Dreamland putt putt center. Only one shower, but wasn’t a problem despite there being 6 of us. Not as secluded as expected, but still very enjoyable. Would highly recommend. Hostess was available as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H.

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

Quiet seclusion.

This property is off the beaten path, which is what we were looking for. The house is as advertised. Beds are comfortable, kitchen is well stocked. We didn't cook much but everything we needed was there. Comfortable couch in living room. TV is a little small for the size of the living room, but we didn't watch it much. If you are going on a brewery/distillery/winery tour this is a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Y.

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

Amazing Space

This property is the perfect combination of secluded and unique!! It’s hidden in the hills of Dripping Springs. It’s a Naturalists Dream, including Rain Water plumbing!!! The grounds are natural, native scapes and a front porch MADE for Star Gazing! Minimal light pollution! The decor is joyfully Eclectic and unique. The Sugar Shack is the perfect spot for a Friends Retreat or a Family outing! It contains everything you need for a memorable getaway. We made a multitude of plans to venture out and cancelled most to enjoy the Peaceful Energy of this space. Mica, you’ve got quite a gem in a tiny corner of the universe ❤️ We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

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

Great Place!!

We had a wonderful time! We were in town for a wedding and just needed a little place to get ready, hangout, and sleep and this was perfect!! It was just my husband and I and another couple and we had plenty of space. Bathrooms are a tad small but I did pick up on that when booking so I wasnt bothered by it. There is also only one shower so just be prepared for that if there is more than 2 of you. The only thing I would warn people about is that it is a lot of driving on dirt roads and you are deep into private property so there is not much surrounding as far as groceries and other essentials which I was prepared for but I felt like I should write it in here in case anyone was curious. Over all this place was wonderful and I would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Down the end of a beautiful scenic road you will find a cute and clean little cottage. There are chairs with a fire pit in the yard and as you walk up to the front door several chairs and tables to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The living room has a nice big sofa and a chair. Plenty of room to relax or play family games (we did both). There is a dining room that seats 4 and a nice spacious kitchen that has everything you need. The bedroom downstairs is comfortable and has a full bath in it. There is also a half bath in the laundry room. The upstairs bedroom has a semi separate area with a king bed on one side and two twin beds on the other. There is also a cute sitting area outside in the back of the house. Overall this is a great house. It is also nice that check out is noon. We left at 11:59, so was super nice for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

clean and quaint

My husband and I brought our daughter and son in law to Dripping Springs for their first stay visit. The house was comfortable and stocked with everything we needed and the AC worked wonderful, especially while we were sleeping (it was a hot, humid weekend when we were there). The house is very cute and has a small sitting area out back. They also provided fresh eggs for breakfast which we really enjoyed! When my husband and I come to the hill country alone I always make sure the place has a view, but this one really did not and the house is right next to a big medal building but no one was there when we were. The only thing I wish we had known ahead of time is the road condition when you turn off the paved road. For a few miles you are driving on a very rocky road so it's slow moving for sure. Definetly would not have wanted to be in our car for that one! Luckily for us (our car), my daughter drove her car. It is a 4 wheel drive and that's probably the best option for that road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great house - well-equipped

There were only two of us (and a dog) but there's room here for several more, with the upstairs. The downstairs is very spacious with a large, well-equipped kitchen and a nice living area (though shades of some kind on the west-facing window and door would have helped with cooling). The downstairs bedroom is cozy, but big enough, and the adjoining bathroom is fine with a powerful shower. The ceiling fan is good for sleeping. There's lots of interesting reading material, and board games. The unique wall decorations (bingo cards, mug shots) add a lot. The "oops" towels are a nice touch, and the second half-bath in the laundry room would be especially helpful for larger groups. I enjoyed gazing at the night sky - haven't seen the Milky Way in quite a while. My only complaint about the place would be the presence of the large buildings and RVs next door. I prefer a more isolated setting. There were never any signs of life in the three mid-week days we were there, though, so it wasn't really a problem. The place was very clean and ready for us. Mica responded immediately (and said sure) when I asked if we could show up a little early. Overall, definitely five stars - we may be back when it's cooler and greener.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn F.

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

Wonderful experience

Great time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mica Gutierrez

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The Sugar Shack started as a guest house for our friends and family, but we saw the need for accommodations with the many wedding venues in the area. We purchased the adjoining 10 acres in 1995 and built our strawbale home down the hill. This 3 acre piece came available in 2010 and we bought it to build a barn and remodeled the Sugar Shack as well. We enjoy traveling, boating and exploring the areas many swimming holes. We live here with our 2 sons, 3 dogs, 4 chickens and 1 patient cat. We hope you enjoy your stay~

Why they chose this property

This property is secluded down a dirt road with few neighbors. Peaceful, but close to many great places in the area. It does take about 15-20 minutes to get to the grocery-HEB and Dollar General.

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