My husband and I stayed at Thistle Hill over Memorial Day weekend and had a wonderful time. The studio apartment was spacious, clean, and had a wonderful view of the Hill Country. It's close to Austin and Dripping Springs but still feels remote - we could hear a chorus of coyotes one night! We selected Thistle Hill because we thought we would be bringing our lab with us and it is listed as being pet friendly, but we ended up leaving her behind. Despite having a bad experience in the past with a canine guest, Leslie was sweet enough to give us permission to bring her, and was sad when we showed up dog-less. Leslie is a terrific hostess. She made us feel welcome immediately, offering suggestions about places to go and things to do in the area. She provides a lot of guides to the area as well in the apartment. The apartment was very comfortable and has central air and ceiling fans and lots of windows. It is located on a road with several wineries, breweries, and distilleries (right next to Jester King). Leslie brought us warm pastries the first morning, and made us a beautiful breakfast the second day, even accommodating my food preferences (I don't eat eggs or cheese). I would highly recommend Thistle Hill to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay in the Hill Country. We will definitely return!