Valerie’s place is an incredible retreat from the world while still being a great and convenient location for doing things in the eastern Hill Country or southwest Austin. My husband and I came with our three small senior dogs for Labor Day Weekend, to attend a wedding in Buda and enjoy a getaway for the long weekend. Everything felt so private, even knowing we’d passed Valerie’s house and the yurt where other guests were staying on the way in. The outdoor space is really a gem - the couch, the lounge chairs, the lights, the big shade, the fire pit, the adorable blue chandelier with dangling reflective glass, the outdoor shower. We spent every minute we could outside relaxing, grilling, etc. But everything inside is so beautiful too! It’s small but space is used so well that we never felt crowded or cramped. There are so many small touches that really show how Valerie goes the extra mile as a host, like the variety of high-end bath products and toiletries available and the two spa robes. It all made taking advantage of the stellar tub an absolutely luxurious experience. Plus, the tap water is absolutely the most delicious I have ever tasted. I adored all the huge windows, and having the really nice shades on them made it so you wouldn’t be flooded with light early in the morning. The chairs in the living area are so comfy, and the upstairs loft area is such a cozy retreat. It’s extremely private - we had a little trouble finding it after dark, because it’s very secluded even from the drive on Valerie’s property, but the privacy and feeling of being in a retreat from the world was absolutely worth it. We felt tucked away from everything, but when we wanted to go out to the Salt Lick and wineries, we were there in 10 minutes. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!