For our family’s (wife, grown daughter, and me) first trip to the Texas Hill Country, to attend a nearby family wedding, we could not have in a million years chosen a better place to stay than the Fun Farm in Dripping Springs.
The setting, down a windy country road, tucked into the live oaks covering the hillsides, the two-year old house is comfortable, clean, bright, quiet, very well-equipped. Were one to select this place for a stay on its physical qualities alone, you’d have a very nice time.
However, it is Host Jennifer who raises the quality of a stay here to something extremely special. She has built this house as a guest residence for her family (she lives on the property, at a distance from the rental), and manages to welcome you (as little or as much as you prefer) as temporary family members.
From all of the thoughtful amenities in kitchen and bath to the delicious homemade welcome treats, and occasional chats with three of her adorable household “ambassador” children, we had nearly as much time at the house as we did at our wedding festivities!
Much of our experience lately with private house and condo vacation rentals has been merely adequate. Most we have found to be corporate owned and/or managed properties with much space and little charm. Jennifer shows how much warmth and hospitality a host can provide her guests. She validates that this kind of vacation house rental model can provide great value, angriest experience, and great memories.
We love it.
