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Get a real taste of Texas during your stay at 'Kalina's Kottage,' an inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental cottage in Carmine, just 10 miles north of Round Top! You can experience life on a farm at this hideaway situated on Rocking Horse Retreat, a 60-acre farm providing serene meadow views. Spend your days relaxing on the enclosed porch, fishing in the pond, or taking a day trip to explore Lake Somerville State Park, Austin, or Houston! Experience the Lone Star State in its true form.
EAT + DRINK: JW Steakhouse (2.7 miles), Paw-Paw's FireHouse & Cafe (7.2 miles), Royers Round Top Cafe (10.5 miles), Teague's Tavern (10.6 miles), Saddlehorn Winery (11.0 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway (28.0 miles), Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Site (29.0 miles), Billig Ranch (31.2 miles), Bastrop State Park (43.1 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Round Top (10.5 miles), Brenham (19.1 miles), College Station (51.2 miles), Austin (73.2 miles), Houston (92.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (67.1 miles)
We really enjoyed our stay at Kalina’s Cottage. The location was perfect being in close proximity to the Roundtop Antique Show. The cottage was clean, beds were comfortable, farm was quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
We really enjoyed our stay at Kalina’s Cottage. The location was perfect being in close proximity to the Roundtop Antique Show. The cottage was clean, beds were comfortable, farm was quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
I without going into detail, I will not stay here again.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Hi Mary, we're very sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay at this studio. Feel free to contact us at any time if you have specific feedback you'd like to share. We are always looking for ways to improve the guest experience and your feedback is an important part of that process.
While the property was well located for our needs, it is not up to the usual VRBO standards. First, the furnishings were a hodge podge of old flea market type pieces, but not in a charming way. The ONLY television was at least 30 years old (an old box tv) and we were never able to get the Direct TV to work, despite the property manager coming in person to help.
The yard is overgrown with weeds and has actual vines growing on the side of the house. There is no outdoor area to sit and enjoy the weather.
Even worse, there was an old vehicle and a travel trailer (plugged in) adjacent to the house which was creepy to say the least.
The only positives; beds were comfy and sheets and towels clean. The property manager was very responsive to the tv issue and apologized for the condition of the property. She really did her best.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Hi Peggy, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your thoughts and have shared them with the homeowner, who would like to share the following:
-We sincerely apologize for the accommodations not meeting your expectations. To address this, we are upgrading the TV to a modern flat-screen and ensuring our landscaper tends to the winter-related overgrowth.
-The farmhouse boasts an eclectic collection of antiques gathered over the years from various antique festivals. Additionally, the RV and car on-site belong to the property owner, and our property manager proactively notified guests in advance about their presence and ownership.
-We're delighted that you found comfort in our farmhouse, particularly in the cozy bedding and clean towels. Upholding comfort and cleanliness in a rustic setting is our priority. In addition, we plan to enhance the outdoor experience by adding outdoor furniture for our guests' enjoyment.
Thank you for your valuable feedback; it assists us in continually improving our guests' experiences. We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests as evidenced in all other reviews.
It was very comfortable and we loved seeing the donkeys, duck, deer, etc.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
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