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Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B

Cottage in Dripping Springs with kitchen

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In the heart of Dripping Springs' Historic Mercer Street District, Homestead at the Dripping Springs offers a charming retreat. With its unique blend of history and romance, this property features Willie Mae's Cottage with period antiques and re-purposed wood from the community. Enjoy a continental breakfast on your private porch overlooking an ancient oak tree or relax in front of your flat-screen TV with free WIFI.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B

Welcome to the historic Homestead at the Dripping Springs. This house is one of three available lodgings each of the three dwellings are unique to their time period, style and setting. Clara's House and Butler Cabin are all part of the Homestead at the Dripping Springs and can be reserved at the same time to sleep a total of 8 people.
They are centrally located in the Historic Mercer Street District of Dripping Springs, close to shops, wedding venues, wine trails, parks and beautiful country roads.

The newest addition to the Homestead is Willie Mae's Cottage. It is a rock and board/batten cottage with a tiled walk-in shower, large bathroom, kitchenette and breakfast nook that looks out on the large oak tree and swing. The stone used to complete the cottage was furnished from the original smokehouse on the historic property. This romantic cottage is furnished with period antiques and re-purposed wood from the community. Large side porch with rockers that overlook historic corral and ancient oak tree.

Includes free continental breakfast, flat-screen TV, WIFI, queen-sized bed, hairdryer, and a snack basket full of goodies.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Replace key under doormat. Check for personal items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Be respectful of the property. Please walk carefully around the springs and trails. Only park on granite drive

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Willie Maes Cottage at The Homestead B B
Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B B
Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B Cottage
Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B Dripping Springs

About the neighborhood

Map
Dripping Springs,, TX

What's nearby

  • Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Travis - 27 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Sixth Street - 31 min drive - 28.0 miles
  • University of Texas at Austin - 31 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • Austin Convention Center - 32 min drive - 31.3 miles

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mazama Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Willie Mae’s Cottage at The Homestead B & B located?

Located in the heart of Dripping Springs, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Twisted X Brewing Company and Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery. Jump Wild and Bannockburn Baptist Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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