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Left Fork- Private pool, fire pits, stargazing

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Peaceful and secluded property!
View from the pool looking back at "Left Fork"
The charming exterior of this darling cottage
Fire pit and seating.  The perfect place for smores in the evening.
The out door space is perfect for dinner under the trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Driftwood, TX
  • Wimberley Valley Winery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Blue Hole Regional Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Left Fork- Private pool, fire pits, stargazing

If you are ready to embark on a Hill Country Getaway to remember, don’t follow the crowd…take the Left Fork.

This unique and charming vacation rental located in the heart of the Blanco River Region of the Texas Hill Country sits conveniently located between two popular destinations. Wimberley, known for it’s abundance of artists and charming town square is only minutes away. Driftwood, home of the original Saltlick BBQ restaurant as well as several popular wineries and vineyards is just a few minutes in the other direction.

As you turn down the drive to this cottage you will see the Longhorn cattle grazing in the field as you make your way to your destination. As you climb the stairs to the entry door you will notice the lovely seating area under the covered patio complete with propane grill. Once you enter the home, you cannot help but be enchanted by the rustic elegance of the tastefully selected furnishings and décor.

The open kitchen living and dining are both spacious and comfortable. The open ceiling with exposed beams add to the rustic flair while the beautifully updated kitchen provides balance to the décor. There is one full bathroom upstairs with a walk in shower and a sleeping loft off the living area with a twin daybed.

The two bedrooms are located downstairs where they can share another full bath complete with clawfoot tub and hand held shower attachment. Laundry facilities are also available for guest use for your convenience.

If you are looking to spend time outside, you cannot find a better spot! The unique pool is a definite focal point. A traditional “in-ground” pool but raised to fit with the rustic ambiance of the surroundings. The pool is 5 feet deep and provides a perfect place to cool down in the hot summer months. There is a picturesque outdoor dining area under the majestic oaks and a cozy fire pit, perfect for an evening under the stars.

Whatever your reason for visiting the Hill Country, you won’t regret the choice to take the Left Fork!

**The health and safety of our guests is paramount. Cleanliness is always our top priority. We offer a 24-hour guest service contact number for emergencies and messages will be answered promptly. Arrive after four o’clock when it is convenient for you with an easy and contactless check-in and out process for our guests.

A maximum of 2 dogs weighing 25 pounds or less are allowed at pet friendly properties. Please confirm the property you are interested in is designated as pet friendly prior to booking if you plan to bring your dog(s). Please note, there is a $25 per pet per night fee that will be added to your reservation if you choose to bring your furry friend.

Please note – Rates are based on the number of guests entered in the reservation quote – any additional guests may incur additional charges. The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate.

Property manager

Hill Country Premier Lodging
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Driftwood

Driftwood is home to this holiday home. Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Island and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens. Jump Wild and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and wildlife walks.
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Driftwood, TX

What's nearby

  • Wimberley Valley Winery - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • The Island - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Wimberley Lions Market Days - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 27 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salt Lick BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hays City Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shady Llama - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Lisina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fall Creek Vineyards - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Left Fork- Private pool, fire pits, stargazing have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Left Fork- Private pool, fire pits, stargazing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Left Fork- Private pool, fire pits, stargazing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Left Fork- Private pool, fire pits, stargazing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Left Fork- Private pool, fire pits, stargazing located?

Situated in Driftwood, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Wimberley Valley Winery, Duchman Family Winery and Corral Theatre. Blue Hole Regional Park and Camp Ben McCulloch are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and private setting

Such a wonderful well kept getaway with all the conveniences. Our grandkids loved the setting and the pool. We cannot wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Candy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and private stay

This home was great for a relaxing weekend getaway surrounded by nature. The moment that the gate opened, we were welcomed by about 10 beautiful longhorns surrounding the driving path to the house. The home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Unfortunately, we were not really able to enjoy the two things we look forward to the most, swimming during the day and sitting around the fire at night. There was a county-wide fire ban and the water in the private pool was way too cold for swimming, even though the weather got up to 93 degrees. We still made the best of it and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely loved this place.

If you want a true Texas experience, this is the place to start. From the home décor to the longhorns that greet you when you pass through the ranch gate, this home feels like a big Texas hug. My husband and 3 kids spent our 5 days hiking as many state parks as possible - and there are some beauties! This house is perfectly situated, almost centrally located to all of the parks we planned to visit. It is a little less than an hour to Austin, over an hour to San Antonio, 1/2 hour to San Marcos, etc. We visited Luckenbach (Bless you, Willie and Waylon) and even though it is rural, it still wasn't a far drive due to the house's fantastic location. My kids swam in the pool every day. And we spent (literally) hours in the chairs outside enjoying the dark skies and watching the longhorns roam around the property. The house had all of the kitchen tools you could need in addition to linens and towels (that were clean and very nice!). The washer and dryer worked great as did all of the appliances. It was very clean and wide open so I could interact with my family in the seating area while I was in the kitchen. We hope to come back again in the spring to see the bluebonnets! We are so happy we had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful, welcoming, cozy property. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Renter

One of my favorite all time VRBO properties. If you love Central Texas, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

The perfect getaway! Very quiet and isolated. Everything was clean and working. I would absolutely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Longhorn Family

The location is perfect with restaurants, vineyards, and parks to explore. The property itself was so nice off the beaten path. Love the wood interior. Appreciated the messages around the home to care for the property, the water softener/purifier, the pool, the patio to look up at the stars or over the property. The mattress was surprisingly comfortable. Loved the nook area upstairs to take a nap on or just lounge. Loved the variety of areas to sit inside and outside. Very Texas feel of the main room upstairs.4 out of 5 star rating. The only complaint would be the amount of dust in the house (fans, baseboards, and blinds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous setting, beautiful luxe farmhouse

When we arrived, we thrillingly drove through a herd of longhorn steer. Sadly, we never saw them again, but it's a magical place. Loved the house, the pool, the clawfoot. Perfection. (Our only suggestion would be to move the grill under the deck and rearrange its furniture.)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice base for the hill country

We were close enough to Austin, Fredericksburg and many of the distilleries in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls get away

Absolutely everything that i expected. Unfortunately the pool light for night swimming was not working but was communicated to management team. They sent out a technician however he did not fix the problem. Over all the stay was wonderful and we plan on coming back to this site again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juana L R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Naturastic Getaway

Super cute place to stay out for a weekend getaway. Near cool restaurants & distilleries - loved it! Pool was nice & longhorns were beautiful to look at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chelsea c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Super close to everything, the longhorns were the best part ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Loved it. Kids loved seeing the deer and the bulls around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marivette T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maids housekeeping

Left dirty dishes for use ,dryer full of towels they did not sweep floors bedding was never wash i had to spend all day just washing amd drying my bedding cause they smell
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

My husband and I wanted to disconnect and relax for a few days and this property was perfect. Check-in and out was stress free. The cottage was nice and cozy. The pool was always cool and inviting. We had longhorn and deer visitors on two separate mornings. There are plenty of places to eat and things to see in Driftwood or just a short drive away in Wimberly. We absolutey enjoyed our stay and will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, Peaceful, Wonderful

My wife and I stayed here for a couple nights for our 15th wedding anniversary. We absolutely loved it. It's very private shielded by thick trees, so even though you could hear cars on the road, you don't come close to seeing the road. The pool is wonderful, and was the perfect temperature even when it was 105 degrees out! This is probably because beautiful live oaks shield it in both the morning and afternoon (and the pump/filter is a ways off, so the ground probably helps too). Anyway, we LOVED the pool. We also used the grill for one meal, and appreciated that. The bed was also comfortable. We'll definitely check out this listing in the future if we're able to get away for a couple days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ranch Getaway

This was an excellent find for my wife and me. The description is spot on. We loved that it’s on a working cattle ranch so we were able to see them frequently. The rental sits back nestled in a grove of trees giving us privacy, and the pool was wonderful to relax in. If you’re looking something in the country side, but still want to be close to activities in the area, this is a great spot. Remember that it’s in the country so don’t give bad revues about outdoor bugs or skimming some leaves out of the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ezequiel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relax

Have all we needed to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to spend with our grandsons

We loved the Farmhouse and property ! It was totally private, the boys loved the pool and outdoor area, We enjoyed the outdoor eating areas. We all loved the Longhorns. The location to Wimberly and Dripping Springs made great day trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiomi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

Super cute location, secluded but very accessible from the main road spacious and comfortable sleeping areas, great size pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

We had an outstanding time during this trip. So beautiful and quiet. Secluded location and minutes from town. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

emelea v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close country getaway

Home is close to town with the country setting. You can hear cars on the road but cant see them. The place has a rustic feel. Beds were loud but comfortable. Pillows were nice. Kitchen had all the necessities. Pool was clean and cool. Didnt seem like someone thoroughly cleans between guests. The floors were dusty. There were 3 different wifi passwords posted so we had to spend time trying to figure that out. Also, the cable and tv apps were lagging. I probably wouldn't choose to stay here again. But it was not a horrible stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atousa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill Country

Property as described, beautiful setting in nature and pool was fantastic too. It was a nice little family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what I needed

After a particularly grueling year as a school teacher, getting away from it all was in order. Left Fork fits that bill. You're in the middle of a longhorn cattle ranch. The house is lovely, comfortable, and well furnished. However, I think the biggest selling point is the pool. A short walk from the house and you're stepping into a cool, refreshing, and most importantly, relaxing pool of water that takes the edge off of the Texas heat. You hear insects and cattle and you can imagine that you're the only person for miles, even though you're not. The house is also close to a couple of good restaurants and coffee shops. I particularly like Salt Lick BBQ and Blanco Coffee. While we only stayed a couple of days, and so concentrated on doing practically nothing, there are many wineries, parks, and a couple of lovely squares if you want to explore. Highly recommended, and I hope to have the chance to stay there again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini getaway

My family and I had a great time. We loved the pool. Such a great place to relax and reset. The place was very clean and kid friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Nice!!

One of the nicest VRBOs we have stayed at. The property was absolutely beautiful. Super clean and the beds were so comfy. Had everything we needed. The pool was definitely a plus. Hill Country Premier Lodging was very informative and very courteous. We would recommend this VRBO to everyone. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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