Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Kerrville, TX

Kerrville State Hospital6 min drive
Louise Hays City Park7 min drive
Schreiner University8 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Carol's Cottage is located in the historic and beautifully wooded Methodist Encampment neighborhood. The Light On The Hill, Methodist Ministry and Church is adjacent to the neighborhood, which hosted the first vacation homes in Kerrville, most originally owned by Methodist Ministers. While there are many activities within miles, Carol's Cottage offers a quiet respite for long walks, visits with neighbors or reading quietly in the yard while watching the deer graze.

Longer stays are welcome. See discounts when you put dates in.

For your convenience (included in your stay):
2 fully furnished bedrooms
1 living area
1 baths
all utilities paid
baby bed (as requested)
wifi
Cable TV
washer and dryer
barbeque/patio area
pool access
bicycle access

Property manager

Carol Triola

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

The Mission is a perfect blend of function, beauty and fun architectural details

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Please discuss pet type before securing rental

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only!

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kerrville

Located in Kerrville, this cottage is in a rural area. Bella Luz and Riverhill Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Guadalupe River and Kerrville-Schreiner Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hill Country Shooting Sports Center, or consider a night out at Inn Conference Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kerrville, TX

What's nearby

Kerrville State Hospital - 6 min drive
Riverside Nature Center - 6 min drive
Peterson Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive
Louise Hays City Park - 7 min drive
Schreiner University - 8 min drive

Getting around

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
‪Basement Brewers of Texas - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Pint & Plow Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carol's Cottage in the quaint Methodist Encampment neighborhood located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Inn Conference Center, Riverside Nature Center and Guadalupe River. The Schreiner Mansion/Hill Country Museum and Louise Hays City Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

9 June 2024

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

Wonderful

The stay was comfy and cozy. Owner was nice and stayed on top of communication. Will definitely consider going back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall Q.

15 Apr 2024

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

Delightful charmer

Carol has put her time, talent and affection into every square inch of this cottage. It is stylish, comfortable, functional, quiet and has numerous great antique furnishings. There is a spunky little weiner dog that lives on the other side of the fence who is always happy to greet you.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

10 Apr 2024

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

Great hosts and charming cottage

We enjoyed our stay in this cottage hosted by Carol. They live in the neighborhood and we enjoyed being welcomed into their space. The cottage is well set up and while small, we had everything we needed. It’s a quiet, clean, lovely place to stay. We recommend it for couples or singles.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

10 Apr 2024

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

Lovely and comfortable

We loved the house and the neighborhood. We're birders so the feeders there attracted lots of birds which definitely added to our enjoyment. The deer wandered the area and were nice to watch from the porch. Great stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

marlene G., Rio Rancho, NM

28 Mar 2024

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

Loved it!

Clean, well kept property in a wonderful neighborhood. Great communication from owner. Will return!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

20 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful Cottage

From the first time we laid eyes on this place we were in love. This beautiful place was the most organized, cleanest place that we have stayed. The front and back yards are absolutely gorgeous.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

26 Nov 2023

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

Great stay

Lovely area. House decor was perfect. The wildlife increased our enjoyment and safety was evident. We had a bit of a problem upon arrival, probably our fault. We never found the door code on our email so that caused a minor problem. The owner explained she was tied up with clients so that explained not being able to reach her when we arrived. Otherwise a wonderful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

11 Nov 2023

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

Carol’s Cottage

Amazing hosts in an amazing neighborhood!!! Very quiet, a lot of deer and other woodland creatures to watch. Cottage was very clean, well stocked. We would absolutely come back here, wouldn’t look elsewhere in Kerrville!! This was perfect👍

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

2 Oct 2023

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

Absolutely Charming

The house was so cute and the yard and pool was spectacular. Very quiet and peaceful. We loved it and will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

11 Sept 2023

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

Charming

We loved everything about this vrbo, from the cozy and charming home to the beautiful, clean pool! It was absolutely charming, peaceful & relaxing. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett G.

31 Aug 2023

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

Amazing hosts and property

We were in town for some unfortunate circumstances and Carol and Joe could not have been better hosts. We throughly enjoyed our stay with them and hope to see them again in the future. The property was beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda T.

21 Aug 2023

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

Carol’s Cottage’s Cozy

This Adorable two bedroom cottage with amazing decor in a quiet neighborhood close to everything was a perfect place to tuck away and get some work done.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J., Austin, Texas

6 Aug 2023

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

All we hoped for!

The cottage was attractive, clean, well-appointed, comfortable. We were looking for a brief respite from the current heat wave as experienced in the city. This was perfect - good AC, beautiful pool, and a shady and beautiful place to sit outside in the mornings. The neighborhood was also very pleasant for a morning walk. We could not have been happier.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

6 Aug 2023

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

Aaah…

Beautiful property; online photos give only a hint. Bright, cheerful, up-to-date, comfortable, squeaky clean, charming, above average furnishings and decor. Hosts were welcoming, quick to respond to questions, gave local activity suggestions suited to our group. Ideal location: woodsy, cozy, quiet neighborhood, yet only blocks from various restaurants and shopping. We want to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

28 July 2023

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

Delightfful!

Clean, well appointed, comfortable beds....nice as could be!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison P., Austin, TX, USA

18 July 2023

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

Cozy Kerrville getaway

Carol's property is beautiful, and the pictures don't do it justice! The backyard was the perfect size for our small-medium dog. The interior of the cottage was super cozy, well appointed, and comfortable. We really enjoyed the pool as well! Highly recommend booking here and we hope to return in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi F., Missouri City, Texas

17 July 2023

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

Summer Adventure

We chose to explore the Hill Country this year for our Summer Adventure and could not have asked for a better place to stay. There was a pool, easy accessibility for parking and entering through the front. The back does have steps (I am disabled & stairs are almost impossible for me). The bedrooms are roomy with storage for our clothing. We stayed 2 weeks. This was a central area where we could take day trips to Sonora to San Antonio and Fredericksburg is only 40 minutes away. The kitchen had all the cooking & baking items necessary. There was a Kuerig & a pot coffee maker (we utilized both). The grocery store was close by as were many parks. The piece de la resistance was having deer in the front lawn first thing in the morning & around 8-9 at night. We were sitting outside and they came in and ate a bit...never bothered us. We loved seeing them! Carol & Joe are amazing people, who are attentive, caring and genuine. We enjoyed our stay immensely!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

5 July 2023

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

Neal's Birthday Weekend

I liked the layout of the house, the wood floors and the lovely bath. The kitchen was very nice, and I loved the way the window was over the sink. The back yard was great, and even though we didn't bring out little doggos with us this time, the stock fencing down to the ground would be enough to keep them out of trouble. The chicken coop was pretty cool, and the design for their water was well thought out. We were a bit confused about the use of the pool initially, but once we figured it out we had a great time! And Joe was very helpful, answering our questions. Did I mention that the grounds were immaculate? :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

18 June 2023

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

Great place!

I have stayed at Carols Cottage several times. It’s always easy to check in, always clean and Carol is a wonderful host. The welcome note & bottle of wine are a nice touch and I will keep coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

11 June 2023

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

Great spot

Place was very clean very comfy had an amazing back yard we really enjoyed our trip

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio L., San Antonio

28 May 2023

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Beautiful Home and surrounding

We absolutely loved this cottage. It had and Itallian, European feel. Feom the antique furniture, to the stonework on the houses. Vegetables, Fruits and beautiful flowers in the back yards. The owners did an amazing job. The owners were extremely nice. I would definitely love to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

9 May 2023

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Relaxing surroundings.

Carroll's Cottage was as nice/nicer than described. Location was quite and peaceful yet close to things to do and see. We were hesitant to rent in a residential neighborhood, however, starting from the large shaded front patio throughout the home made it truly a comfortable/peaceful cottage. The backyard was fenced and had plenty of room for our two small dogs. Surprisingly whether sitting inside on the comfortable couch or patio everyday we saw families of deer in this quiet cozy neighborhood. Host was very pleasant and concerned that we had everything needed. Very clean and well stocked. We most highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thadine K.

20 Apr 2023

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

High school pals getaway

We were so delighted to stay at Carol's cottage. Adorable 2 bedroom that's loaded with nice little touches, antique furniture, clocks (that were not wound --for guests convenience) but so cute. Complimentary items such as coffee and bottle of wine. Cottage located in secure and beautiful neighborhood that 2 over the age of 65 gals enjoyed. Grounds even included little pen with a duck and little chicks. Carol even welcomed our kitties. We kept one crated while out on our adventure but both were chilled. Just delightful! Cottage is 25 min drive to Fredericksburg and the Hill country of Texas. We hope to be back next year !! Thank you for a sharing your cottage with us Carol.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

15 Apr 2023

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

Carols cottage

Very clean and very attentive owners. Would definitely stay again when in the area.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carol Triola

Joe and Carol Triola and have been in Kerrville for 36 years. We moved from Houston to raise our children in this wonderful town. Joe is a retired Real Estate Inspector and chief grandpa and Carol is a Licensed Professional Counselor. We are well known around Kerrville and take great pride in our reputations, for being ethical, hard working people you can count on.

Why they chose this property

We built the cottage (2014) as an addition to our property, and so we could continue to enjoy visitors. The Methodist Encampment location makes it an especially appealing vacation home for those who appreciate esthetics and/or are visiting one of the many fun festivals in Kerrville or Light on The Hill for Emmaus retreats, or other events.

What makes this property unique

We love the coziness of the home, as well as it's preserved wood and stone. It has a 100 year old antique pine counter top in the kitchen, oak floors and native field stone on the house. As always, it is "the cleanest house in town". The location is close to everything, quiet and feels like you are in the woods, 5 minutes from town.