You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Hill Country Cottages
This historic cottage was once home to Sam Houston Johnson, brother of Lynden Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States. Distinctly appointed with country chic furnishings, you will find a luxurious king size bed in the master bedroom and a full size bed inthe second bedroom. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need; there is a coffee maker and a microwave. The dining room displays LBJ memorabilia and photos and has a large dinnig table with seating for up to 6. The living room has a stone stacked, wood burning fireplace and TV, as well as an amazingly comfortable sofa.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Western Art & Artifacts. The cottage offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, fireplace, and living room
Steps from Western Art & Artifacts and 7 minutes by foot from Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Johnson City cottage is smoke free.
Property manager
Wilma Schindeler
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Historic Hill Country
Historic Hill Country Cottage Cottage
Historic Hill Country Cottage Johnson City
Historic Hill Country Cottage Cottage Johnson City
Historic Hill Country Cottages Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
matt b.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage - Central Location for Johnson City
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property. The rental is centrally located in Johnson City and there are numerous bars, restaurants and historic sites/museums within walking distance. Johnson City is a small town but is a great home base for all of the wonderful activities that TX Hill Country has to offer.
matt b.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melanie D.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Melanie D.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joel O.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Cool home right by the courthouse. Perfect to see the Christmas lights.
Joel O.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint home, walking distance to Main St
We came to see the Johnson City Lights for the holidays and had a great time! We were able to easily walk from the house to the lights, and the kids loved it. The house was cozy & we loved all the Johnson family memorabilia. My kids (7 & 10) thought the sunroom and record player were really cool. It is pet friendly, and we brought our dog. The yard was not enclosed, so we kept him on a leash. Hoping to come back next time when we can explore a little more on Main Street & spend some time at the Science Mill!
Andrea W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colleen M., Cedar Park, TX
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Historical House
Weekend getaway to see the lights! Walkable to courthouse and all the festivities in JC. Pet friendly to boot. Cozy and cute little bungalow.
Colleen M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Jackie H.
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute historic home
We enjoyed all of the historical memorabilia in the home. It was cold and rainy and the house was very warm and cosy. Bed is more of a queen size than a king.
Jackie H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Neal S., Chappell Hill, TX USA
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Service
Came for memorial service of friend.
House is old, but historic, apparently part of LBJ’s immediate family. Convenient to 281 and things in Johnson City.
No dishwasher, but we knew that going in so we brought disposable dishes and cutlery. Be aware that pic of kitchen shows a Mr. Coffee but had a Kuerig. Coffee isn’t provided so plan accordingly. Bring ice, as well, no ice trays.
It’s dog friendly and worked well for us with our puppy dog.
I suggested to owner she provide written instructions for operating TV. It’s FUBO or something, but we weren’t familiar with how to use it. Just got lucky!
Neal S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina M.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, historical home in great location!
This home was perfect for an overnight stay in Johnson City. My mom and I were celebrating her 70th birthday and wanted a convenient location to the restaurants and shopping. This was right in the heart of downtown Johnson city and walking distance from the restaurants and shops we wanted to check out. Very charming and loved the historical aspect to it. Wilma was very responsive and was also flexible when our first date didn't work out due to severe storms. Really appreciate how accommodating she was throughout the process! :)
Christina M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Mary S.
5 Jul 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We didn’t actually end up staying at the property. We were there for a total of 5 minutes and decided to find a hotel instead. The house does not look like the photos online. The yard was unkept and the nearby homes were as well. The primary issue was the very strong smell in the house (stale and old). The owner refused to refund our money. This was our first bad vrbo experience.
Mary S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Olivia N.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasant place to stay!
Olivia N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tricia C.
22 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Historical Home
Interesting history!
Tricia C.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Decel M.
6 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
A lovely old home and was nice to spend the night at. Loved learning the history of the home as well. We went to Bryans on 290 for dinner and it was in walking distance from this home.
Decel M.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill V.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house
It was very nice. Older home but did not know about the historical background until after arrival and it was even more charming.
Jill V.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dora I.
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice historic home
The home itself is definitely historic, however we enjoyed all of the memorabilia and character. Homes location is great and easy to get to other places, check in process was easy. The beds are comfortable.
Dora I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
German R.
26 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice and clean place
German R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
John S.
25 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house
This was my second time staying at this location. I plan to stay there again. Just what I needed with no surprises.
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan H.
22 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved staying in this cute, historical cottage. Great hill country stay!
Megan H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher L.
3 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This was a wonderful experience! Johnson City is a gem of the Hill Country and this place was just as elegant. Very comfortable and clean. A beautiful place. Would definitely stay there again.
Christopher L.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing cottage
The house was as described and accommodating. Lots of history and info on LBJ and his brother. Front bedroom bed was very comfortable. Kitchen had plenty of what we need to make meals when we didn’t eat out. Owner made checking and checked out easy.
Gary B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
23 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wine weekend
3 girls on a wine weekend! Our driver from Open Range Tours picked us up! It was wonderful. Then we walked to downtown to get some dinner. So many things within walking distance.
Amanda R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne K.
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location as close to vineyards.
Nice house and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Anne K.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Brad M.
15 Jan 2023
Great Location but needs some TLC
Overall we enjoyed our stay. The location is in a great location 3 blocks from the Court House in Johnson City. It was very convenient for our plans to get out and explore the winerys around Johnson City and a short walk to the restaurants in downtown. The road noise at night is not too bad. Them only time I noticed noise from 290 is when a 18 wheeler would go by, but it wasn't too bad. We had planty of room for us (2 adults & 1 child). The property manager, Wilma, was very responsive and great to deal with. There are some things that kept us from giving a higher rating. With an older home you need to expect that it needs a little more TLC. The other issue we had was that the listing states in the description that it has a King bed and double bed. Actually has a queen bed and a double bed.
Brad M.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
19 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, perfect location
We loved our stay in this beautifully appointed and cozy home. 3-block walk to town to enjoy shopping, dining and Christmas lights. We’re hoping to return with our kids next year.
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
2/10 Terrible
jan c.
1 Dec 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
major disappointment
Property seemed uncared for and showed no pride of ownership: carpets stained and dirty, house had an unpleasant odor, bathtub was chiipped and the surround moldy, a mere drizzle of water out of the lavatory, and more.
jan c.
Stayed 46 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
John S.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed.
House was just what I needed and very comfortable. I would rent it again if necessary. Easy to communicate with owner.