The Treehouse at Hill Country Nature Retreat

Treehouse in Blanco, Texas

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Marlena
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

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Explore an expansive viewpoint of the Texas Hill Country. This handbuilt, one-of-a-kind treehouse is nestled on 37 forested acres. With its unique design and stylish interiors, private half mile hiking trail, hammocks, and screened in porch, the treehouse invites you unwind, rest, and recharge in nature. You won’t be surrounded by other Airbnbs here. Book a night or two and enjoy some peace. (The covered outside staircase takes you from the downstairs kitchen/bathroom to the 2nd floor bedroom.)

The space
Welcome to The Treehouse at Hill Country Nature Retreat!

This space is designed for adult guests (18+) seeking a quiet, nature-focused retreat. We’re unable to accommodate children or infants.

Escape the city life and enjoy our 4 story eco-friendly treehouse fully designed and built by your hosts Marlena and Eugene. Embrace adventure with the covered and well lit outside staircase that takes you from the downstairs kitchen and bathroom to the 2nd floor bedroom. This nature inspired sanctuary, with its 3rd and 4th floor rooftop decks, offers MILES of stunning hill country views. Cozy up in provided bath robes and read a book in bed with wall to wall windows, birdsong and tree canopy or take a leisurely hike through untouched hill country land on our maintained trail.

Our gravel driveway stretches a scenic mile without potholes, but it may be unsuitable for extremely low-riding vehicles.

The treehouse is within 100 feet of our retreat center and separated by a privacy fence and there will be no retreats or events happening during your stay.

Indoor Amenities:
:::Air conditioning and heat provided by a new mini split system, easy to control
:::Fully stocked kitchen with 4 burner stove and oven, fridge with complimentary eggs from our hens (when available), all the essentials, including filtered water and a French press for morning coffee. We provide coffee, tea, cream, and sugar.
:::Luxuriously comfy queen bed dressed in 100% cotton linens
:::Woodburning stove with wood and fire starter logs
:::Plush towels and bathrobes for ultimate comfort 
:::Strong Wifi upstairs and downstairs
:::Essential shower toiletries and extras

Outdoor Essentials:
:::2 rooftop decks for stunning views
:::A private half mile hiking trail, maintained and great for morning or evening walks
:::Charcoal bbq grill (bring your preferred charcoal) and chimnea and fire pit for several cozy options (bring your own wood)
:::A screened in back porch with a perfect sitting area to enjoy nature
:::Two hammocks for relaxing

Nestled on 37 acres with a cabin, airstream, and your host’s (Marlena and Eugene) home, this magical gem of a place invites you to fully unwind and relax, in style.

Ideal Location:
Only 6 miles from Blanco town square with antique shops, breweries, coffee shops, and restaurants. River Run swim spot en route. Within an hour, reach Canyon Lake, Blanco State Park, San Marcos, Blue Hole, wineries, Enchanted Rock, or day trip to Austin/San Antonio.

The road to reach our property is 1 mile long and is gravel and bumpy. There are no potholes but it may not be suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance (such as sports cars with front spoilers or body kits), as they may scrape.

Note on Pets:
No pets allowed. Check out our Airstream listing if you're traveling with pets!

Wildlife and Surroundings:
This is wild Texas and you may encounter fire ants, kissing bugs, scorpions, snakes, etc so be aware. Occasional hunting sounds from neighbors during hunting season. You may see the occasional cat strolling by; feel free to say hi!

Guest access
Your stay at the Hill Country Nature Retreat includes exclusive access to the Treehouse, the half mile trail, and your outdoor areas. Rest assured that you’ll be immersed in a secluded retreat during your stay without interruption.

You’ll enjoy your own parking spot in front of the treehouse.

Our property is accessed via a well-maintained, one-mile-long narrow gravel driveway with water diversion berms, so please drive slowly. The scenic route offers opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.

Note: To ensure other guest’s privacy, please be aware of marked private areas and stay on your designated trail.

Other things to note
If you're walking the trail or enjoying the shared deck under oak trees, you may see me or my husband.

The road to reach our property is 1 mile long and is gravel and bumpy. There are no potholes but it may not be suitable for vehicles with low ground clearance (such as sports cars with front spoilers or body kits), as they may scrape.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Air conditioning
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Where you’ll be

Blanco, Texas, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

We are about 6 miles from the town square in Blanco, where you'll find a few restaurants, antique store, and coffee shop. There's also a small grocery store (Lowes) if needed. Blanco State Park features swimming, fishing, and nature trails.
-24 miles from Wimberely
-30 miles from Jacob's Well
-33 miles from Fredericksburg (Enchanted Rock)
-33 miles from Pedernales Falls State Park
-42 miles from Hamilton Pool
-48 miles from Austin
-50 miles from San Antonio

Meet your host

Superhost
839 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Self Employed
Lives in Blanco, Texas
My Husband, Eugene, and I have built our entire eco friendly homestead and rentals ourselves, from the ground up, with no hired help. We build using mainly reclaimed lumber and recycled materials. We are on grid power and also some solar power, with rainwater catchment systems, chickens, a small garden, and we're always busy building new projects or improving the land we steward.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm