Dripping Springs cabin rental - View of front porch.
View of front porch.
 
Dripping Springs cabin rental - View of front porch.

View of front porch.

View of kitchen and main room.

View of kitchen and main room.

Overview of Casita

Overview of Casita

Main room.

Main room.

Stove insert and microwave.

Stove insert and microwave.

View from main room looking into kitchen.

View from main room looking into kitchen.

Main room

Main room

View from kitchen looking into main room.

View from kitchen looking into main room.

Bathroom

Bathroom

Shower stall

Shower stall

Waterfall on Little Bee Creek

Waterfall on Little Bee Creek

Golden-cheeked warbler

Golden-cheeked warbler

Photographer Jess Lee captured this squirrel as it emerged from a hideout.

Photographer Jess Lee captured this squirrel as it emerged from a hideout.

We named our ranch for the Texas Madrones that grow here.

We named our ranch for the Texas Madrones that grow here.

A northern bob white quail comes in for a sip of water.

A northern bob white quail comes in for a sip of water.

A female black-chinned hummingbird feeds her two young chicks.

A female black-chinned hummingbird feeds her two young chicks.

  • BedroomsStudio
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 2 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Dripping Springs vacation cabin rental
Experience ranch living in a nicely appointed, very private stone cabin

Los Madrones, a private ranch in western Travis County, in Central Texas, offers visitors the opportunity to 'rent-a-ranch' for a while, for nature photography, birding, or just relaxing. The 400-acre property features limestone bluffs, Little Bee Creek, open pastures, and hilltop vistas stretching past the Colorado River. Ranch owners Julie and Mike Murphy converted the property to wildlife conservation in 2000, and have managed it since then to improve habitat for turkey, quail, and other species.

Four or five pairs of Golden-cheeked warblers nest on the property every spring; and with luck, ranch visitors may observe and photograph this endangered species.

7 Reviews of Property 267313 in Dripping Springs, Texas

Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
average rating of 4.714286 based on 7 reviews
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Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
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Dripping Springs Texas Hill Country
The Woodlands, TX
3

Great Hill Country Location

3 of 5
Submitted: May 21, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
Great location with lots of things to do within 15 minutes. My 23 month old daughter loved watching the birds at the birdfeeder. Beautiful pool/waterfall along the creek inside the properly.
Helpful votes: 1/2
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Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
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Dripping Springs Texas Hill Country
5

Los Madrones makes Minnesotans happy

5 of 5
Submitted: May 14, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
A great way to experience the Hill Country! Nothing but relaxation, hospitality and beautiful landscape (and a hot tub under the stars!). It was like visiting family we didn't realize we had. I would highly recommend Mike and Julie's Casita to anyone looking for simple, pleasant satisfying weekend in Texas.
Helpful votes: 4/4
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Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
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Dripping Springs Texas Hill Country
Conroe
5

Heaven in the Hill Country

5 of 5
Submitted: May 28, 2011 Stayed: May 2011
Our family needed some peace and quite so we headed to the Hill Country to watch birds and swim in the river. We had a great day at Hamilton Falls Park just 5 miles down the road.Then it was into Bee Creek to eat Thai food and do some shopping, again just minutes away. We ended the day sitting and watching hummingbirds, doves, woodpeckers and many other breeds take turn eating out of the feeders. I can say that we came home more relaxed than we thought possible. There is something to be said for being surrounded by such an environment. The Murphy's couldn't have been more helpful to get you to where you need to be and show you the area.
The cabin had everything you need --even down to chairs to have breakfast outside with nature.
I would highly recommend this adventure. This is not just a room but an experience for all ages.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p267313
512-264-1741
Dripping Springs Texas Hill Country
5

Los Madrones, Dripping Springs, TX

5 of 5
Submitted: April 9, 2011 Stayed: March 2011
My wife and I enjoyed a very relaxing weekend at Los Madrones. The ranch was very quiet, except for the myriad of bird calls and wind rustling throughout the land. The location is convenient (20mins) to shopping, spas, and dining. We look forward to returning soon, although next time we’re bringing lots of camera equipment!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
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512-264-1741
Dripping Springs Texas Hill Country
Tomball, TX
5

Loved it!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 4, 2011 Stayed: April 2011
My girlfriend and I are both avid birders and were EXTREMELY happy with this B&B. The owners have done a good job in creating a prime habitat for our hobby. Our goal of adding the rare Golden-cheeked Warbler to our life list was expertly guided, and we were allowed full-run of the property, including the use of the owners 4wd Suburban for the back-roads.

Location is set WAY back from the highway - nearly a mile - yet is only a few minutes away from upscale dining, shopping and other activities. There are also near two major wildlife preserves and a large nature park nearby.

The cottage itself is quaint, immaculately kept, and well provisioned. We loved sleeping with all the windows open and feeling the breeze. The mile or so drive into the ranch from the country road might be a bit daunting to those not used to gravel ranch roads, but to us, it was all part of the adventure, and definitely worth the trip for the peace and quiet.

We were welcomed very warmly - the most hospitable of any B&B I've ever stayed in - and when we (reluctantly) headed home, we felt like part of the family.We'll definitely be back!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
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512-264-1741
Dripping Springs Texas Hill Country
Grayslake, IL/Midwest - USA
5

Los Madrones, Dripping Springs, TX

5 of 5
Submitted: March 23, 2011 Stayed: March 2011
I really enjoyed my stay. The hospitality was outstanding. Great blinds for shooting birds...photographing them that is!! The bed was extremely comfortable. I had a wonderful time photographing!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Experience nature in the TX Hill Country with proximity to shopping & dining
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512-264-1741
Dripping Springs Texas Hill Country
Brooklyn, NY
5

Casita at Los Madrones

5 of 5
Submitted: August 29, 2010 Stayed: June 2009
The Casita at Los Madrones was the perfect reprieve from the city for us. We are a family of four, and we came to Texas to attend a wedding. We found the Casita in a most beautiful setting, with live oak trees, bountiful wildlife, views as far as you can see, and a cooling breeze up on the hill. Over all it was a peaceful, rejuvenating weekend, with very comfortable accommodations, delicious food and the most gracious host. Local swimming holes were a definite plus! We look forward to returning to this bit of paradise!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 7/7