This cottage places you next to Chapel Dulcinea and within a 10-minute drive of Radha Madhav Dham. The cottage includes a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
University of Texas at Austin - 29 min drive - 26.0 miles
Lake Travis - 33 min drive - 25.8 miles
Hamilton Pool Preserve - 41 min drive - 26.3 miles
Getting around
Austin Station - 27 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
The Salt Lick - 8 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 12 min drive
P. Terry’s Burger Stand - 12 min drive
Driftwood Dugout - 11 min drive
Willie's Burgers & BBQ - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Wizard's Guest Cottage
Perched on a plateau 900 feet above downtown Austin, The Wizard's Guest House is on the 21-acre campus of Wizard Academy, home of:
1. The Wizard's Tower, overlooking Downtown Austin and the Texas Hill Country. 2. Chapel Dulcinea, the world-famous free wedding chapel, hosting 1,100 weddings each year. 3. The Crowded Barrel, the world's first crowd-sourced whiskey distillery, 4. The Fang and Feather Whiskey Tasting Room, home of YouTube's #1 whiskey review channel, The Whiskey Tribe. 5. Tuscan Gardens and Tuscan Hall, a special events venue surrounded by a spectacular private garden complete with waterfall, a reflecting pool, an Italian Marble gazebo, multiple garden follies and photo-worthy statuary. 6. The Enchanted Emporium, also known as The Welcome Center with plenty of seating inside and out, is happily stocked with beer and wine and soft drinks.
The Wizard's Guest Cottage faces eastward toward Tuscan Gardens and is exactly 50 feet south of the Crowded Barrel Distillery. Rental of the Wizard's Guest House does not guarantee you entry into The Wizard's Tower or the Crowded Barrel Distillery, but private tours have been known to happen for those lucky enough to bump into one of the right people at just the right time.
But you will definitely get: Two luxurious Bedrooms An impressive Living Room A 2-station styling salon A kitchenette complete with wine glasses, plates, eating utensils, etc. BUT... this is NOT a kitchen for cooking. The good news is you are a very short drive from Austin's famous Salt Lick Barbecue and several other places that offer inside dining and outstanding carry-out.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The cottage also includes a coffee maker.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Things to do
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do near this cottage?
This cottage is located in Austin, just steps from Chapel Dulcinea. You'll also find Radha Madhav Dham and Camp Ben McCulloch within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Wizard's Guest Cottage?
No, there isn't parking at this cottage.
Is this cottage next to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What do couples enjoy most about Wizard's Guest Cottage?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a kitchenette in each cottage plus a kitchenette and free WiFi in some.
Does Wizard's Guest Cottage have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage provide breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.
Does Wizard's Guest Cottage have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.
What is the closest airport to this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is 25.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Wizard's Guest Cottage?
Yes, every cottage at Wizard's Guest Cottage comes with a porch/lanai.
Wizard's Guest Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Victoria R.
Mar 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay .
Victoria R.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Brittany B.
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for our wedding 2 years ago! You definitely have added some awesome stuff and kept it up. However, the truck dumping trash last night was super loud and disrupted our sleep and the hot water in the shower didn’t work :(
Brittany B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig G.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it.
Exceeded our expectations in every way.
Craig G.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin D.
Oct 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage
100 feet from our event on campus. What a great retreat from the hot Texas day.
Kevin D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Wendi R.
Oct 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding night!
This was an absolute dream location for our wedding morning! Why anyone wouldn’t stay here beyond me! The beds were so comfortable, the decor is beyond gorgeous, the salon area is a dream! Love love love! Made my wedding incredibly special! Great communication! Make your day special and get it!!!!
Wendi R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yenni V.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
Loved our stay. Our friend was getting married at the chapel down the way and we offered her the styling room and bridal room to get ready. it was the perfect way to spend time together on her special day. We slept in the cowboy room once we had the place to ourselves. Plenty of coffee and creamer but we also brought our own. Be sure to bring your water and ice. A simple disposable cooler will do the trick. We loved walking the grounds at night and listening to all the wildlife. I will be visiting again!
Yenni V.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie R.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Lovely place to go relax and unwind with my hubby. Wonderful front patio. We watched humming birds and listened to wind chimes with our morning coffee. Loved the courtyard across from where we stayed as well.
Julie R.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
May 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls’ getaway!
If I could sum our stay in o one word it would be “magical!” Our hosts, Joe & Indigo, we’re so thoughtful and accommodating. The cottage was stunning with VIP service wherever we went. A special thanks for the great cocktails at Fang & Feather with Liam & Isaac and the whiskey library and Don Quixote art experience made us feel like we were truly wizards! This is truly a very special place and we can’t wait to visit again.
Melissa S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah A.
Oct 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical time at the Wizard's guest house
Top of the line property!
There's a fantastic balance of whimsy and opulence combined across the entire campus. It's just perfect for so many different purposes - sleek weddings under the oaks and in the huge Tuscan hall, a weekend getaway for two friends, a family reunion, or a weekend class retreat. The Tuscan hall and the reception area next to it are especially classy and manicured. The little white gazebo behind the small amphitheater is actual solid marble - so gorgeous! Outside the hall there's also a waterfall with a sculpture of a boy in the pond below, and it is a fire sculpture that they will turn on for guests! It's really gorgeous.
The campus has trails leading all over it between various structures and sculptures. It's fun to take an evening walk around and watch the sunset from a breathtaking view over the rolling hill country. The onsite bar is cute and there are little thoughtful touches everywhere, like a little rain shelter with colored glass hanging from the ceiling, or the myriad of intentional Insta-worthy backdrops and perches made for posing.
The guest house is Texas chic meets boho fantasy. The beds are huge and the covers and pillows so comfy. I have a bad back but I slept great and woke up refreshed. There's so much ambient lighting (in the form of lamps and chandeliers and lighted branches and Turkish lamps and a streetlight and a Tiffany floor lamp) that it's easy to create a whole mood and adjust it to the light that you crave. Atmosphere is really important to me, and this place met that craving completely.
The only thing that wasn't 100% amazing was that it's opposite day in the shower - hot = cold, and overhead = handheld. I could have also just misunderstood the controls though. ;)
A plus, outstanding, well done you guys.
Standing ovation.