Quiet Central Texas Near Austin & San Antonio on 10 acres

Austin, TX, US
  • 1cat
  • poultry

Dates

Charlie and Mary
Pet parent

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Introduction

We live on 10 acres in an old farm house 30 miles south of Austin and 70 miles north of San Antonio. We are 4 miles from the nearest town, Lockhart, which is known as the barbecue capital of Texas. Both Austin and San Antonio are

Home & location

We are on 10 acres up a 1/4 mile dirt road. Most of the pasture and woods are leased out to our neighbor. His cows will come up to the water trough to drink (as will deer). The garden is downhill from the house. It's very peaceful

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlycityCitycountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

DeskWorktop

Kitchen

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Air conditioning

Heating

Central

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Balcony

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesDVD / Blu-ray playerStandard TV

Safety & Security

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingGardenBalconyDedicated workspace (Desk)

Responsibilities

We have been adopted by a young stray who we call Kit-Kat. We do feed her, although she seems to enjoy supplementing her diet with whatever small critters she can catch (sometimes in gruesome detail at the front door). She's definitely

Meet the pets

  • Kit-Kat

    2 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (8)

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Tennie

We recently had the privilege to house sit for the Copeland’s with the adorable Kit Kat, the chickens and rooster and we enjoyed every moment. Kit Kat is so

    Stayed · 23 Sep - 05 Oct 2023
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    Dave

    Thank you for an amazing stay. I had a wonderful time taking care of the cats and chickens and Molly the deer. They all were an absolute joy to spend time

      Stayed · 17 Jun - 24 Jun 2023
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      Deborah

      My husband and I really enjoyed our sit at Charlie and Mary’s place. They have a property that showcases beautiful Texas sunsets and easy viewing of the

        Stayed · 06 Feb - 22 Feb 2023
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        Erin

        Really wonderful, good-hearted people. Loved staying at their house- it was cozy, quiet, welcoming, nurturing. If you enjoy being slightly off the beaten

          Stayed · 01 Oct - 17 Oct 2022
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          Jesse

          Charlie and Mary were such a joy to house sit for. They are friendly, welcoming, and very accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure our time in

            Stayed · 04 Oct - 27 Oct 2019

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