Looking for a cool place to stay on a Hill Country getaway? From castles to treehouses, and even an old train car, here’s a list of the 23 Coolest Hill Country Airbnbs + VRBO rentals:
**UPDATED AUG 2022**
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Coolest Hill Country Airbnbs
The Glass House: Hill Country Tiny Home Escape
This gorgeous tiny home has glass walls on 3-sides and is situated on 72 acres of the Hill Country giving you the ultimate private, secluded getaway.
It has a great little patio, pool, and hot tub!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
SKYHOUSE Canyon Lake
How incredible is the view from this SKYHOUSE home in Canyon Lake?! This house sleeps 10 guests and was featured in Texas Monthly!
Photos from Airbnb, book on Airbnb.
Hill Country Hammock House Airbnb
This cool Hill Country Airbnb is located on a secluded piece of land about an hour outside of Austin. The biggest draw of this place? An amazing Hammock deck off the master bedroom!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
Live Oak Treehouse at HoneyTree Farm
This adorable treehouse is one of the Hill Country’s most popular listings, it’s typically booked out months and months in advance! From this walk through video, it’s no surprise why!
Photos from Airbnb, book here. They also have these other treehouses available too:
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Cliffside Airstream - Casita Coyote
This cute Airstream rental is located right on the cliffside with a view that goes on forever! It’s a great place to get away and enjoy the Texas Hill Country.
The interior is so cute!
Photos from VRBO, book here.
Large Home West of Austin - Coolest Airbnb Interior!
While this large, quirky Airbnb looks pretty cool from the outside alone, just wait till you see the interior… It can host up to 15 people and even has a pool and zipline!
Photos from Airbnb, book on Airbnb.
Blue Skies Resort with 5 renovated 1961 Shastas
Stay in a cool 1961 retro Shasta at Blue Skies Resort! You can rent out all 5 Shastas or rent each one individually.
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
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Butterfly Cottage
This cool biophilic cottage is located on 67 acres outside of Austin in the Ardor Wood Farm! It has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and sleeps 2.
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
Cliffside Hill Country Luxury Home
How incredible are all those windows on this Hill Country Airbnb!? Located near Wimberley, this beautiful home sits on the edge of a cliff and has an amazing view.
Photos from listing, book on VRBO .
The Sweet Serengeti Cabin
While this Airbnb’s architecture/design may not be as incredible as some of the others on this list, The Sweet Serengeti Cabin is on here for a reason: it’s home to some amazing, exotic animals!
Get up close are personal with Zebras, donkeys, ostriches, and more! The Sweet Serengeti Cabin can sleep up to 8 guests.
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
Most Unique + Quirky Hill Country Airbnbs
Geodome Airbnb with Lake View
This Geodome Airbnb is such a cool rental home! Located in Leander, it has 5 bedrooms and can sleep up to 12 guests.
While the outside is unique and funky, the inside is gorgeous! Plus it has a great deck with treetop and lake views.
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
Beautiful Chapel Airbnb
This Airbnb is a gorgeous chapel in Wimberley. A unique stay, this chapel is as beautiful inside as it is outside!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
Retro School Bus Airbnb
This retro school bus was converted into a super cool Airbnb! It’s located outside of Austin and is a great place for an unusual Central Texas getaway!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
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Austin Hill Country Chapel
This is another cute little chapel that you can rent on Airbnb! It can sleep up to 6 guests, but would also make a great place to stay for romantic couple’s weekend!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
Train Car at The Antlers Inn
Ever stayed in an old train car? This Hill Country Airbnb lets you do just that! There are 4 trains available for rent:
Photos from Airbnb.
Conestoga "Glamping" Wagons
Not into trains? How about an old school wagon? This Conestoga Glamping Wagons can sleep up to 4 people!
Photo from Airbnb, book here.
Modern A-frame Cabin in Hill Country
How beautiful is this A-frame cabin tucked into the beautiful Hill Country?!
Photos from VRBO, book here.
Power Plant Airbnb in Texas
Adjacent to the original Seguin Municipal Power Plant, this Airbnb sits on 3 acres along the Guadalupe River. It’s a great choice for big groups as it can sleep up to 16 guests!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
Coolest Luxury Hill Country Airbnbs
Castle Falkenstein - Hill Country Castle Airbnb
Ever wanted to stay in a castle? Well, now you can! Castle Falkenstein is located near Burnet, Texas, and is available to rent on VRBO! You HAVE to see more photos of the inside here.
The view of the Hill Country from the castle is incredible!
Photos from listing, book on VRBO.
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Square H Ranch - Hill Country
Situated on 750-acres, Square H Ranch is an awesome property in the Hill Country for families of big groups! The main lodge has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The property has a pool, sauna, hot tub, lots of games and entertainment, and even has a water slide!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
N.K. Harper Barnhouse at Legacy Ranch
The N.K. Harper Barnhouse sits on 12 gated and private acres that is Legacy Ranch. It’s a great location only being 8 minutes from Main St in Fredericksburg!
If you’re lucky enough to stay during the holidays, they put up a huge, gorgeous Christmas tree!
Photos from listing, book on VRBO.
Italian Villa in the Texas Hill Country
This beautiful Italian style villa is located on 8-acres of land and is home to alpacas, llamas, miniature donkeys, and sheep!
Photos from Airbnb, book here.
How cool are those Hill Country Airbnbs?! Which one would you book first? Let me know in the comments or send me a DM on Instagram. For more awesome Airbnbs in Texas, check out these posts:
xx Chels
Great spots! Y’all should really check out Three Points Ranch in Round Mountain (just south of Marble Falls)! It could be its own entry entirely. http://www.threepointsranch.com
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