Winter Escape | Rest, Relax & Pool in the Country

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TV, offices
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fayetteville, TX
  • Place, Henkel Square Market
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Round Top Historical Society
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Fayette
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Fayetteville

Located in Fayetteville, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute drive of Henkel Square Market and The Round Top Historical Society. .This guesthouse is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Oak Thicket Park and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Lake Fayette.

What's nearby

  • Henkel Square Market - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • The Round Top Historical Society - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Festival Hill Concert Hall - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Lake Fayette - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Winedale Historical Complex - 17 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The 159 Junction - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Merrit Meat Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ellis Motel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royer's Round Top Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Winter Escape | Rest, Relax & Pool in the Country

Summary:

Welcome to St. Jerome Cottage! Located just 10 minutes from the town of Round Top and 10 minutes from Downtown Fayetteville. Close to town, yet perfect for a secluded getaway! This private oasis can sleep up to 6 people. Take a swim in the (unheated) pool during the day, and relax on in the spacious living area in the evening. Please note, this listing is for the guest house. The entire property can sleep up to 15 people. Main house sleeps 9. Cottage sleeps 6.



The Space:

BEDROOMS

Upstairs:

- Bedroom 1: king bed, closet for hanging clothes

- Bedroom 2: queen bed, closet for hanging clothes

- Sleeping Area 3 (a loft with no door): 2 twin beds

*Please note there are a lot of stairs to go up when going to upstairs bedrooms.



BATHROOMS

Upstairs

- Primary Bath Upstairs: shower + tub combo + double vanity

Downstairs

- Half bath



KITCHEN

- Fully stocked kitchen

- Stainless steel appliances

- Coffee: K-cup machine - coffee provided + sweetener, creamer

- Pots, pans and baking dishes

- Dishwasher

- Stove + Oven

- Ice maker in fridge



DINING

- Main dining room off the kitchen with seating up to 6

- Kitchen table with seating for 6



ENTERTAINMENT + WORK

- Smart TV in living room

- Use your login to access a variety of streaming apps

- WiFi: Starlink



POOL

- Poolside chairs + umbrellas for shade

- Pool towels provided

*PLEASE NOTE: there is NO fencing around the pool! This is not ideal for younger children. Pool cannot be heated.



BACKYARD + PATIO

- Outdoor seating



LAUNDRY

- Washer and dryer

- Laundry detergent



Guest Access:

SHARED OUTDOOR AMENITIES - The pool and patio space around the pool are shared amenities with the guests at the Main House.



The outdoor grill is exclusively for use by the Main House guests only.

Guest House guests do not have access to an outdoor grill.



Getting Around:

You'll need a vehicle to get from the home into Round Top and the surrounding area. Consider renting HOSTIE's chauffeured luxury sprinter van during your stay. Ride sharing apps, like Uber/Lyft, aren't available in this rural area.



Other Things to Note:

- NOTE: this property sleeps 6 and only has 1.5 bathrooms, all sleeping arrangements are UPSTAIRS!



- It is possible for the main house to be booked during your stay. If you would like to book the entire property, please inquire!



- SHARED OUTDOOR AMENITIES: The pool and patio area are shared with the main house.



- Pre-arrival form & rental agreement: we do ask for a copy of your ID as part of our guest screening process after the reservation is confirmed. You will also be asked to sign a rental agreement. Must be over 25 to rent this home.



- For liability and security purposes, there are external cameras at the front, sides, and back of the house. There are NO inside cameras. Hosts may monitor external cameras at any time via a smartphone app, and cameras are not to be tampered with or covered.



- When you stay with HOSTIE Vacation Rentals, you are covered for any accidents that might happen up to $3000 with the added fee of $59 in your total. Coverage details are spelled out in your rental agreement. This is applied to all bookings.



- CANCELLATION POLICY: The initial deposit is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to your stay, less a 6% processing fee. No refunds for cancellations made within 30 days of check-in, except for spring/fall/winter antique show dates, no refunds for cancellations made within 60 days of check-in. The cancellation policy will be upheld, no exceptions. All guests are encouraged to purchase trip insurance.



- Pool: is NOT fenced and cannot be heated. Please consider this when booking with children.



- OPTIONAL FEES - We offer additional services that may be available for an additional fee (must be pre-approved by the host, non-refundable):

* Early Check-In - $35/hour

* Late Check-Out - $35/hour



- Please note that sightings of common insects or wildlife (such as skunks, snakes, scorpions, spiders, flies, wasps, mice, ants, etc.) do not qualify for refunds, as occasional encounters are possible in any rural environment.



- Concierge service available! Private chef, grocery delivery, in-room massage, and more!



Interaction with Guests:

This property is professionally managed by HOSTIE Vacation Rentals. They will be available during your entire stay!
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Winter Escape | Rest, Relax & Pool in the Country Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great location and floorplan. Very easy check in and no issues. The pool and property were nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025