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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102222 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Vanderpool, TX
  • Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frio River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Garner State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vanderpool

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Lost Maples State Natural Area, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of East Trail. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Frio River - 19 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Medina River - 25 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • Garner State Park - 32 min drive - 31.5 miles
  • Schreiner University - 50 min drive - 60.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maples Winery - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access!

Experience the magic of Lost Maples and the brilliant fall colors of the Hill Country. Tucked on a secluded hilltop, this private cabin offers mountain views, wrap-around porches, bird watching, and a relaxing hot tub. Enjoy private Sabinal River access - perfect for floating, wading, or swimming. Just one mile from Lost Maples and 20 minutes from Garner, it’s your peaceful autumn retreat. The home is very private making it the perfect spot for a romantic getaway or family fun!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,222 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Tell us a little bit about yourself and what bring you to the area? How many people will be traveling with your group? Will you be bringing pets?
As we are on a septic system, no more than 10 people on site allowed at any time.
Be sure to read and agree to all house rules as stated in the rental agreement prior to booking

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Peaceful hilltop getaway and private river access Vanderpool

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Vanderpool, close to Lost Maples State Natural Area, East Trail, and West Trail.

Is there parking available at Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access!?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access!?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access!?

Yes, every house at Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access! comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

Experience Fall Colors @ Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Big Sky Views & River Access! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R., Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. Home was comfortable, completely stocked with essentials and extras. Great location, caught fish in the river and found fossils as well. Responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication. There was a lot more ameneties than I expected. There was even a turntable with several vinyls! Gorgeous views, as well as being close to a couple State parks. Overall it was an amazing time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I had a great stay. The house was spacious and had everything we needed to cook meals. We enjoyed watching all the birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Watching the birds and we also got a meteor shower! It was so quiet and so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best host we have had!!! Answered all of our question! The house was absolutely beautiful with amazing views!! Definitely booking again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd time and will return again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

james v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property. The river was perfect for my 3yr old to play in. He had a great time watching the fish. 3 AC units made sure the house was nice and cool. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent peaceful and relaxing stay. Great hill country views. Clear water to wade in or take a dip. Lots of birds to watch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brent's property is everthing you could want in a family get away. This was our second time returning to the hilltop hideaway and love how cozy and secluded it feels. The views are beautiful and you can't beat the private river access. We are expecting our first baby and did a private gender reveal with our family while at the property. It was picture perfect. It's the perfect spot to lose service, sit back, and enjoy the hillcountry. HIGHLY recommend and we will be back :) Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hill Country Getaway

Even though we’re from Texas and thought we knew the hill country area, we were amazed at the views all around us. The area is serene and beautiful. We felt like we got away from all the hustle and bustle while we were here. The house is comfy and feels like you’re all alone out in the hills, which is just what we wanted. Brent was a great host and replied promptly. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House with Private River Access

We liked that the house wasn’t directly near other properties. You could hear a neighbor in the distance periodically but the house itself was secluded. My family enjoyed all the birdhouses around the house and particularly the many hummingbirds. River access was nice. We saw one other group about 50 yards down the river on the first day of arrival but after that, we had it to ourselves. The access to the house and river was steep but we walked it many times with no issues or took a vehicle down. We loved that the access was super easy to get to compared to other houses we have stayed at. My kids liked that there was a large shallow spot to hunt fish and then also a deeper area for swimming. They swam to a small waterfall upriver. There is a flat area next to the river where our pop up canopy sat perfectly. We liked that the house had the master bedroom across the house so if the kids crashed early and we were still awake, it didn’t disturb them. All my kids slept on either the Murphy bed or crashed on the couches in the living room even though there was another room available. They treated it like a bunk room for them. House was spacious and liked that it had multiple bathrooms. Plenty of games were available for the kids. Kitchen had all the appropriate cookware for our needs. My family enjoys hiking so this was the perfect spot as it’s about 5 minutes from Lost Maples park. Leakey was a short scenic drive and we did lunch there one day. We will definitely return!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of paradise…

This beautiful home and property provided exactly what we needed. A place to de-stress, relax, breathe and watch nature surrounding you. There was an army of hummingbirds and cardinals plus a few lazy squirrels. We enjoyed the Sabinal river on the property and being able to watch the kids having fun floating and make marshmallows on the fire pit. All in all exactly what we needed.. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picturesque Cabin

This was our second time to stay at the Hilltop Hideaway. What a beautiful place—surrounded by hills and overlooking the valley below! We love relaxing on the porch and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

The house was charming, spacious & comfortable inside and the grounds outside were secluded with a great view of the hill country. We enjoyed watching the different species of birds that visited the birdfeeders, and the night sky was great for star gazing. Our family enjoyed Lost Maples and the close proximity of the house to this beautiful state park. We had fun and really decompressed during this peaceful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti L., Taylor, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing stay

This house was the perfect location multiple parks to visit within an hour drive. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, watching all the birds and the view. The home was very spacious with the bonus room with the futon and was a nice touch. Would highly recommend this property very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena Y.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth & Aaron A., Corpus Christi, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern amenities with antique charm

Address # is posted at the entrance so there was no problem finding the property even in the dark. This is a secluded home perched above the Sabinal river with views of the hill country. There is a steep rocky incline leading to the house that we knew about but still had us nervous traversing it each time. The property has numerous bird feeders for wildlife viewing! There are lots of labels and notes posted throughout the house that were helpful too. Host was prompt and honest about any questions we had. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Cox P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lost Maples getaway

We had a great time. The house was well supplied and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reliving childhood memories

My best friend and I went to Lost Maples State park as a children for years with my grandparents. Finding the Hilltop River Hideaway was the perfect way to bring our families back to share our memories and love for the Hill Country. We enjoyed this home so much we extended our 3 day stay 2 extra days! The hosts have been amazing. We have 7 kids here ages 14-2 and they have all enjoyed it so much. Things weve enjoyed at the home: bird watching, building a campfire, a meteor shower/ star gazing, exploring, rock hunting, hiking, playing in the water, playing board games, cooking food, hot tub, grilling, looking at the moon through the telescope. The beds are extremely comfortable and everyone slept well. Only thing i would say is watch out for scorpians in the house. We saw several upon arrival then none for the remainder of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED IT

We had wonderful stay. Our grandkids loved the creek access and went every day to play in the water. The scenery was great and sitting on the porch was my favorite place. The house is very enjoyable, and we loved the layout.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kids wanted to go somewhere other than the beach

Family vacation for us normally end up at the beach. This was a great alternative. The home is a remote setting above the Sabinal River with views of beautiful mountains, stars everywhere at night and hummingbirds everywhere by day. Very spacious home, large decks, fun antiques old books, chessboard to occupy the downtime. The river provides a nice spot to cool down and kids loved trying to catch a few fish. They even set up a small pup tent for the camping experience. Home is well stocked but take everything you need with you …this is remote. Leakey Texas provided a few casual places to eat. Lost Maples was beautiful. We did the East Trail, kinda difficult but Monkey Rock was easy to get to. So if you love the outdoors you will love staying at this secluded home in the hills. Booking and host contact was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting

This is such a gem of a property and it feels like a little peice of heaven. We really hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this beautiful place!

We have stayed here many times and have always loved the home the views and the property. In the spring, the birds are always plentiful and fun to watch. Brent is a great host, providing everything from bird seed to charcoal for the grill. A fine place to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D., Lakeway, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the Place!

This was the greatest place to stay when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024