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Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos

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The front porch of Joy's Country Cabin overlooks a pond frequented by wildlife.
Fully equipped kitchen of Joy's Country Cabin
Dining area looks out to front porch. Extra leaves are available for table.
The living room is the original 1850's log cabin moved to our property.
The house is furnished with country antiques. All sturdy and meant to be used!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kingsbury, TX
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Gruene Hall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Comal River
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos

Joy's Country Cabin is located in the beautiful rolling hills, on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country. We are just 10 minutes to either New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin and about 35 minutes to San Antonio or Austin. The house overlooks a cottage garden and a small pond frequented by wildlife. The setting is one of rolling hils and small farms - a tranquil, peaceful spot - yet it's only minutes from shopping, restaurants and local attractions. It's a great place to vacation, honeymoon, or get away. The large front porch and garden area is the ideal place to relax and unwind. A charcoal grill is also provided for those who enjoy outdoor cooking.

The living room is a circa 1850's log cabin which has been lovingly restored. The remainder of the house is newly built using old materials, giving the home a charming, rustic feel. It is furnished and decorated with country antiques, patchwork quilts and 'Texas treasures.' The large kitchen, dining, living area is big enough for your family to gather together. The kitchen is fully equipped with full size appliances, pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. The home has 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has two double beds and the third bedroom has a twin bed. There is also a futon in the living room.
The house has all the charm that only a log cabin can have combined with accommodations of the 21st century. It has central heating and air conditioning, satellite TV and a utility room with washer and dryer. So come visit and experience all that our country home has to offer.

Also on the same 60-acre property we have just furnished the 100-year old Farmhouse for a vacation rental. It is located on top of a hill and from there are fantastic views of the countryside. It has similar amenities as Joy's Country Cabin and is roomier so it can more easily accommodate larger groups. Call or email to ask about either The Cabin or The Farmhouse.

Keywords: New Braunfels house, San Marcos house, Seguin house, country house, log cabin

Property manager

Sherman and Joy Schlichting
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Crated when left alone; maximum of 2 pets
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbury

Located in Kingsbury, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Shoppers can check out San Marcos Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Guadalupe River and Comal River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Matador Stadium or Bobcat Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kingsbury, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Dunlap - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Gruene Hall - 18 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Comal River - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 19 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain Bin Cafe & Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Lotus Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪BS Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fullmoon Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lightning J BBQ - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quiet country life 10 minutes to New Braunfels or San Marcos located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Copperas Cove Public Library, Windmill Farm Winery and Texas Agriculture Education and Heritage Center. Silva Park and Lake Dunlap are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Hill Country

Great location and communication!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

phyllis L.

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

Girl's Weekend

Our weekend was very nitheirce. Six senior citizen ladies went to celebrate a 70th birthday and Christmas. We brought all our food and drinks. Plus lots of games for our entertainment. Which worked great for us because we didn't leave the house. The house is off a country road fenced in a small pasture. There is nothing there besides another house. So bring everything with you unless you plan to go into town. It was perfect for us old ladies.and Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hidden gem

We had such a wonderful stay! The check in was very easy and the property is beautifully maintained. Private and clean with 4 very comfortable beds. Joy was wonderfully accommodating and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joe Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Amazing country paradise

My family and I were able to unwind in this beautiful and historic cabin! Will book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

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

Weekend getaway

Cute and cozy cabin with a great sunset view! Cabin was very clean and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

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

Scenic and Rustic

We really enjoyed the mid 1800's style cabin with modern amenities. We even got to see deer. It's was quiet and the morning view from the front porch was wonderful. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick J.

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

Perfect location for the wedding at Harper Hill Ranch

It was great being just a few miles from the wedding location. It's nice, quiet, and relaxing on the front porch, and the place is very well managed. The place is clean and neat, and I will use it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam m.

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

A taste of rural Texas close to cultural gems - Austin and San Antonio

The cabin, beautifully restored and expanded by Sherman and tastefully decorated with antiques by Joy was fun and comfotable to stay in. Nice view of the farm pond and fields from the porch. Several state parks, downtown San Antonio and Austin all within an hour's drive. Lots of interesting things to see and do in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

valina w.

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

Front Porch Living

We were in town for work in the New Braunfels area for 11 days. Long days with lots of physical labor and lots of people around at work. But then, quiet relaxing on a front porch with an east view, a few cows in the distance and fresh air. The house was the right size for rehearsing and warming up for the shows, as well as comfy for 4 people to sleep, eat and visit. We will be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
This house is fantastic. Old and rustic but remodeled inside. Everything was perfect for our needs. Friendly hosts who were more than accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maricris P.

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

Away from hustle and bustle of the city

We stayed there for 3 days with my family and friends. The place is quiet and peaceful. A good place to stay when you want to to have a break from the city. The owners are very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Experience!

Beautiful house and amazing host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B.

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

Cabin Getaway!

Extremely easy to communicate with Joy, I loved this little cabin and the homey feel it gives! Clean and loved the rustic style! Just right outside of town so you have peaceful evenings out on the porch. Everything was great and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie J.

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

Fun and relaxing weekend

Loved the property. Good location for family events like floating the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Adorable log cabin

Very adorable place. Had everything we needed except the food. Peaceful area and the stars at night were absolutely amazing! It was about a 20 min drive to go tube the guatalupe river but no big deal at all really.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

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

Family visit

We had a very nice stay. There is a lot of character with this little cabin. The owner is very helpful. We were very close to anything we were doing and the best part we were close to family we were visiting in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

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

Pleasant and peaceful

It was very nice and much needed away from the “city”. It gave us the rejuvenation that was needed after a very trying time in our lives. Thank you very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel K.

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

Graduation Celebration

This was a great cabin get away for the weekend. We enjoyed the tranquil front yard with a bench swing. It was close to activities and restaurants. The only thing we didn't enjoy was some of the critters that come along with the territory. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Great get away closed to San Marcos.

It was the perfect size for our family. Our youngest son graduated from Texas State n it wasn't very far from Texas State. Its about a 20 minute drive with lots of traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

What a great place!

In town to visit grands over spring break. Cottage provided great place to enjoy our visit!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Nancy R.

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

Texas Stay

We stayed at Joy’s Cabin for several days during our trip back from Arizona to Pennsylvania. A beautiful quiet location in the country yet near to San Antonio and Gruene where we wanted to spend some time. Joy and Sherman were great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Don A.

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

Country Homes

We didn't stay in this property because the heater was not working. Owner has another home (the Bunkhouse) up the hill where we stayed. Location is about 20 minutes to New Braunfels, Gruene and San Marcos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Humberto S.

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

Nice little country place

Great little cabin, ideal for a quiet vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

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

Great trip

Lived the cabin! Views were amazing. Everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sherman and Joy Schlichting

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Sherman is a carpenter by trade and usually builds using modern conventional methods. But he and Joy especially like saving old homes. So when an old log cabin was offered to them in 1998 they took on the challenge of restoring it. The log walls were moved to the farm where Joy was raised. Sherman and Joy grew up in the community surrounding the area and even though they are not able to make their living from the farm, they wanted to keep the property in the family. Having vacation rentals gives them a way to do that. They opened their first vacation rental in 2000 and have since then completed two more. Joy just retired from 30 years working as a teacher and counselor in the public schools. So now she can devote more time to the vacation rentals. Their latest project is restoring a house built before Abraham Lincoln was president! It has been moved beside Joy's Country Cabin and will hopefully be completed within the next year. It is definitely a labor of love, bringing a house back to life.

Why they chose this property

Sherman and Joy have a real appreciation for old homes. It saddens them when they are not cared for. They have always been especially attracted to log cabins. They have a charm that is hard to beat. And they are part of our history. The log cabin which is now the living room of Joy's Country Cabin was built by German immigrants who came to the area in the mid 19th century. At that time there were no lumber yards or even lumber mills. There was not a hardware store around where you could buy nails. So the early settlers built with what they found in the area. In the case of this house, it was elm trees. Sherman and Joy have a real appreciation for the work that went into building these early structures and want to see them preserved. Having vacation rentals allows us to save some of these wonderful old homes and share them with others.

What makes this property unique

The property where Joy's Country Cabin is located has always been special to Sherman and Joy, especially Joy, since it has been in her family for several generations. The area on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country is some of the most beautiful and productive in Texas. The soil is black and rich which means the grass, trees and crops grow lush. Cattle and horses graze on the grasslands surrounding the cabin. In the Spring, Texas wildflowers bless the countryside. And at all times of the year, wildlife come to the pond which can be seen from the porch swing. Many, many guests from all over the world come back to Joy's Country Cabin time after time just to be able to sit on that porch.

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English, German

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