10 Bedroom Escape - Pool | Hot tub | Pickleball

Summary:
Welcome to Juniper Ridge! This 10-acre retreat, just 45 minutes from Downtown Austin, is perfect for family vacations, rehearsal dinners, or weddings. Enjoy 5 private accommodations, pool, pickleball, basketball, and a pool house with a poker table and billiards. Ideal for wellness retreats and corporate gatherings.

The Space:
In our unique setting, everyone can come together or enjoy serene solitude at their own pace.

Each uniquely decorated accommodation features upgraded amenities, coffee and tea service, a full assortment of kitchenware and utensils, and space to spread out.

The Oaks: 4 bdr / 2 ba / Full Kitchen / Private Yard / Propane Grill / Patio seating for 4 in front and 4 in backyard / Dining seating for 6
The Mercer: 2 bdr / 1 ba / Full Kitchen / Living Room / Patio seating for 4 / Dining seating for 4 / Firepit
The Bluffs: 2 bdr / 2 ba / Full Kitchen / Living Room / Laundry / Patio seating for 4 in front and 4 in backyard / Dining seating for 4 / Firepit
The Meadow: 1 bdr / 1 ba / Full Kitchen / Living Room / Patio seating for 2 / Dining seating for 2
Pedernales: 1 bdr / 1 ba / Kitchenette / Patio seating for 2 / Dining seating for 4

The Den: Indoor-Outdoor Bar

The Den Pool House features a large common space for gatherings, a billiards table, a card table, a Smart LED-TV, and a bar with indoor and outdoor access.

The large pool has ample sun loungers and features a covered outdoor dining area with gas and briquette BBQ’s, a fire pit and Smart LED-TV. To keep your guests entertained we’ve added a brand new pickleball/basketball court and a beach volleyball court. You’ll also find a covered picnic and viewing area and loveseat swings to watch the action. At night, roast s’mores over one of our fire pits.

Guest Access:
Our guests will have full access to our 10-acre property and all its cabins and amenities. There is plenty of onsite parking for all your guests. Some of the closet spaces are closed for storage supplies.

The Neighborhood:
Dripping Springs, Texas is a beautiful destination surrounded by stunning hills and oak trees. It is located west of Austin in the Texas Hill Country. The city is an agricultural Mecca; here you can tour the olive orchard and mill or many of the wineries nearby. Dripping Springs has earned the nickname of the “Wedding Capital of Texas” for its scenic beauty and is home to some of the most beautiful places in Texas. This city is surrounded by various state parks for hiking, swimming, and fishing. Dripping Springs is the perfect family-friendly destination, offering everything you need for an unforgettable getaway.

Getting Around:
A car is a must in the Texas Hill Country. Some local companies offer guided tours that take visitors to popular destinations, wineries, and attractions in the area.

Local Attractions:

- Pedernales Falls State Park is a state park in central Texas. Located about 25 miles west of Austin, the park is on the Pedernales River which is 14 miles southwest of the river’s mouth at Lake Travis. There are many activities to do at this park including: swimming, tubing, wading and fishing. The park also has a number of picnic areas along with campsites.

- Reimers Ranch is a smaller country park located in Travis County, Texas. The canyon and forest preserve sits along the Pedernales River and is frequented by rock climbers and mountain bikers. The park is home to the Reimer’s Ranch Trail, a 13.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers and other various activities.

- Westcave Preserve is a 76-acre expanse that provides gorgeous views of the Pedernales River. The Westcave Preserve Trail is a 0.7 moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Round Mountain, TX. Near Dripping Springs, the Preserve has some incredible geologic rock formations including a cave and the best way to explore this spot is by foot.

- Dripping Springs Distilling - Small Batch Vodka is located just 5 minutes away. Dripping Springs Vodka is the first and the only North American Vodka to win a Gold Medal and the Vodka Purity Trophy at the prestigious International Wine & Spirits Competition. Handcrafted in small batches and micro-distilled twenty times in our proprietary 50-gallon copper pot stills, each product is finished with pure, mineral-rich Hill Country artesian spring water that will take you to the Hill Country with every sip! A must visit!

Please note this is a rural ranch property out in the Texas Hill Country. It's common in rural areas to encounter wildlife that can include birds, reptiles, deer, or other local fauna. Rural areas may have limited or different services compared to urban settings, such as cell phone service. We recommend enabling ‘wifi calling’ on your device.

Other Things to Note:
Important: We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations. We have a protection plan in place included in the booking price, which is why you will be asked to complete our independent verification.

Please note: Before your booking begins, you will be required to confirm your details with us to complete your booking. You will be contacted via email and/or text to complete the verification.

House Rules:
- 4 children under 2 years old won’t be charged. Any more than 4 or anyone over 2 years old will be charged.
- Smoking is NOT allowed.
- Pets are allowed for an additional fee, up to 4 pets maximum.
- No shooting guns on the property.
- Fireworks are not allowed.
- No parties, events are allowed without supervision from our events team.
- Primary guest must be at least 21 years old.
- Additional charges (including shipping fees) may apply if personal items are left behind.
- Early check-in and late check-out are possible, subject to availability and with an associated fee.
- Neighborhood has a strict NO NOISE policy from 10PM - 7AM, so please help us be good neighbors :)
- For the safety and enjoyment of viewing the exotic animals, kindly keep the front property gate and the rear gate for the animals securely closed at all times.
- Lighting candles are not allowed inside the property. We kindly ask to please refrain from using any candles indoors to ensure the safety of all guests and the property.
- Please ensure that the gates remain shut at all times due to the presence of an unsupervised water feature (swimming pool) on the premises.
- There are several fire pits on site for guest use. We kindly ask you to bring your own supplies and extinguish any flames/coals after each use.
- Security cameras are on the exterior of the Pool House building not facing the pool and on the entrance gates.
- If any furniture is moved, please place it back in the original space where it was found. Fees may apply
- The deer are beautiful but please keep your distance and do not enter their gated habitat - this is private property :)

Pool Rules:
- No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.
- Supervise children at all times.
- Please rinse off any sand from the volleyball court before entering the pool.
- No glass is allowed in the pool or pool area. *Additional fees may apply if glass is found in the pool area.

HVAC Rules: Please do not set the home's thermostat above 76 (heating) or below 68 (cooling). To avoid overloading the system, please adjust the thermostat by no more than 2 degrees per hour and keep the doors and windows closed as much as possible. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Please note that this is a rural property out in the Texas Hill Country, where it's common to encounter wildlife such as birds, reptiles, deer, and other local fauna. Rural areas like ours may have limited or different services compared to urban settings, including cell phone and delivery services, so we recommend enabling ‘WiFi calling’ on your device.

As you may know, it's currently bug season here, and our location is known for its small inhabitants. Rest assured, we take proactive measures to manage this, and it shouldn't pose a problem during your stay.

Interaction with Guests:
We're delighted to have you as our guest and are committed to making your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Whether you have questions, concerns, or need assistance, please feel free to contact us via phone call, your preferred booking application, or email. We're here to assist you with our home.