Pond & Longhorn Views! Timeless Round Top Retreat

Step into history at this remarkable 1852 vacation rental, perched on a high hilltop overlooking pastures where donkeys and longhorns roam. Built by a European stone master, the home features stone and stucco walls, antique brick floors, cedar-beamed ceilings, original German wavy-glass windows, and modern conveniences. Enjoy the comfort and character of a bygone era, creating an inviting old-world ambiance. Walk to premier shops and restaurants and enjoy prime views of famous holiday parades. -- THE PROPERTY -- OUTDOOR LIVING - Spacious yard, hilltop location - Pasture & pond views w/ grazing longhorns & donkeys - Feed donkeys (w/ owner approval) INDOOR LIVING - Cedar-beamed ceilings & antique brick & wide-plank wood flooring - Original German wavy-glass windows & 22-inch stone & stucco walls - Flat-screen TV w/ DirecTV, free WiFi, cell & tablet charging stations - Gas fireplace (kitchen), 2 decorative fireplaces - Coffee bar on 2nd floor - Luxury linens & towels - Washer & dryer - Zoned A/C & heat KITCHEN - Full kitchen w/ gas range, full refrigerator, microwave - Keurig & drip coffee makers (coffee provided) - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story home, 2 steps for entry - 1 bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor - Primary bedroom only accessible via interior stairs in bedroom 2 - Steep, narrow staircase to 2nd floor PARKING - Street parking (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - Walking distance to Round Top's shops, restaurants, park, and event venues, with a coffee shop across the street - Take a driving tour of painted European churches through Fayette County - Day trip from Austin, Houston & San Antonio - 1 mile to Festival Concert Hall & Round Top Festival Institute for live music and performances - 4 miles to Shakespeare at Winedale: local Shakespeare Festival - 4 miles to Original Round Top Antiques Fair - 11 miles to Fayette County Reservoir - 23 miles to Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway - 42 miles to Lake Bastrop South Shore Park -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking, vaping, or illegal drugs allowed on premises - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 21 years old to book - Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM) - Only guests included in your booking guest count are allowed. No temporary day guests allowed - No ice chests allowed inside the house - Only the gas fireplace in the kitchen is available for guest use; the upstairs bedroom fireplace and downstairs living room fireplace are not available due to insurance restrictions - Guests may feed the donkeys carrots but must call the Guest Contact first for safety instructions - Guests are not permitted to feed the longhorn cattle - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Homeowner on-site (carriage house)