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PineyWoods House Forest Retreat

  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bathroom

30‑day minimum stay.

Escape to PineyWoods House, a peaceful, pet-friendly forest retreat nestled on 4 acres in the heart of the Bastrop pine forest. Surrounded by 100's of trees, this serene getaway offers a nature experience with frequent sightings of deer, birds, and local wildlife.

You get the comfort of an extended‑stay apartment with the tranquility of a nature retreat—no surprise utility bills, no city noise, and plenty of space to reset. Ideal for traveling medical professionals, remote workers, or anyone needing a temporary home base in the Bastrop/Austin area just minutes from Bastrop and Colovista Golf & Country Club.

The Space
Unwind in a thoughtfully designed open-concept cottage featuring:

Two comfortable queen beds

Full kitchen with full-size refrigerator and ice maker

Washer and dryer

High-speed WiFi and Smart TV

Walk-in shower

Air conditioning and heat

Start your mornings with coffee on the porch and wind down in the evenings under the stars. Guests love our shaded patio and our zen hammocks—perfect for relaxing and soaking in the peaceful surroundings.

Outdoor Experience
4 private wooded acres to explore

Abundant wildlife including deer and native birds

Quiet, meditative setting away from city noise

Incredible stargazing at night

This property is designed for guests who appreciate nature, tranquility, and outdoor living.

Pets
“We love hosting well‑behaved pets and know they’re part of the family. Up to 2 pets are welcome with a $75 per pet, per stay fee, which helps us keep the home and grounds pet‑friendly for everyone. Booking sites do not collect this fee. You can leave it on the counter at check out or, we can arrange a venmo or in some cases we can bill your card on file. Please let us know the number of pets when you book. Emotional support animals are not service animals under ADA and will be charged the pet fee. See House Rules for full pet guidelines.”

Location Highlights
2 miles to Colovista Golf & Country Club

6 miles to Historic Downtown Bastrop

4 miles to Bastrop State Park

9 miles to Buescher State Park

~40 minutes to Austin

Good to Know Before Booking
PineyWoods House is ideal for guests seeking a peaceful, nature-focused experience. If you are looking for a larger luxury home designed for indoor entertaining, one of our sister properties (RiverHouse, RiversEdge, or Harmony House) may be a better fit.


We live nearby on the property but respect your privacy. You may see us occasionally outdoors.

Policies & Notes
Maximum occupancy strictly enforced

Events or gatherings require prior approval and additional fees

Parking limited to 3 vehicles

Please review all house rules before booking

We strongly recommend trip insurance, as our cancellation policy is strictly followed.

Guest access
Guests have access to PineyWoods House as well as the forest on our property. We do live next door but respect your privacy! You may see us coming and going from time to time or working in the yard. Just say howdy and we will introduce ourselves.

Other things to note
The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate. If you intend to host any event, celebration or other function, you will need to disclose this to us in advance and obtain approval, including an agreement to all additional fees and terms.

We strongly advise trip insurance to cover your booking and will provide any documentation you may need to facilitate your claim. Our cancelation policy will be adhered to at all times during your reservation. If you do cancel outside of our policy, we will do our best to rebook the property and will send you any funds we collect to offset your losses less a 20% rebooking fee. These funds may be less than you originally paid.

We cannot wait to share our sanctuary with you!

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Highlights

Parking

Pets welcome

Wireless Broadband Internet

Pictures

Amenities

Parking and facilities

Parking, Private porch

Services

Housekeeper optional

Policies

Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children are welcome, Suitable for events, Pets allowed, Smoking not allowed, Suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility, Wheelchair inaccessible

Kitchen and dining

BBQ gas, Blender, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Grill, Kitchen stove, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster, Vacuum cleaner

Location features

Rural

Bathroom and laundry

Bed linen, Blow dryer, Clothes dryer, Essentials, Iron and ironing board, Shower, Towel set, Washbasin, Washing machine

Heating and cooling

Air conditioning, Ceiling fans, General heating

Entertainment

TV satellite

Internet and office

Wireless Broadband Internet wireless

Home safety

Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke detector

House Rules

  • Pets welcome

  • Events allowed

  • Smoking not allowed

  • Credit cards accepted

  • Children welcome

  • Housekeeper Optional

  • Suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility

  • Wheelchair inaccessible

  • Check-in04:00 PM
  • Check-out11:00 AM

Location

123 William Higgins Drive, Bastrop County, United States

Most GPS Devices will take you to our door. Rising Pines Rd comes off of Hwy 71. Follow Rising Pines until you reach the 4 way stop at Mcallister. Take a right on McAllister and follow to a left onto William Higgins Dr. Stay on William Higgins until you reach our Numbered Mailbox. Take a right into our driveway and then take a slight left onto the blacktop dr. Park on the side of PineyWoods House.

43 Mi

Airport

2 Mi

Motorway

Rates

Our rates may vary day-by-day. Please select a period to see the exact price for your stay.

Policy and notes

Payment Schedule

100% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.

Remaining balance: Due later

Cancellation Policy

100% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 14 day(s) before arrival or earlier.

50% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 7 day(s) before arrival or earlier.

0% refundable if canceled after.

Security deposit

No security deposit is due.

Availability

Select check-in date

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About host

Andy Tuerck
Andy Tuerck

Contact us

  • Email:eagle10@austin.rr.com
  • Phone:+12547609384

254-760-9384

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PineyWoods House Forest Retreat
Bastrop County, United States
5
from €1577 per month