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Clara's house at Homestead B&B

This Texas State Historical Landmark B&B welcomes visitors with its tranquil garden where guests sip morning coffee on the shaded porch

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Homestead at Dripping Springs, in the historic Mercer Street District, offers continental breakfast and antique-decorated rooms. Relax on Clara's House porch or under the giant oak in the fenced corral with coffee or snacks from your basket. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in Dripping Springs, this bed & breakfast is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Hamilton Pool Preserve, while Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum and The Backyard are cultural highlights.
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Dripping Springs,, TX

What's nearby

  • Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lake Travis - 27 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Texas State Capitol - 30 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Sixth Street - 31 min drive - 45.1 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 31 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mazama Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Clara's house at Homestead B&B

Bed & breakfast in the city centre
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities at Clara's house at Homestead B&B. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free property and books
Room features
All guest rooms at Clara's house at Homestead B&B include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

Be respectful of the property. Please walk carefully around the springs and trails. Only park on granite drive

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Clara's House at The Homestead B B
Clara's House at The Homestead B&B Bed & breakfast
Clara's House at The Homestead B&B Dripping Springs

Frequently asked questions

Is Clara's house at Homestead B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clara's house at Homestead B&B?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clara's house at Homestead B&B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clara's house at Homestead B&B?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clara's house at Homestead B&B located?

Located in the heart of Dripping Springs, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Twisted X Brewing Company and Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery. Jump Wild and Bannockburn Baptist Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Clara's house at Homestead B&B Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

My friend and I had such a wonderful time here visiting for a friend’s wedding. The homestead house was adorable and in a great location, and Sherry and John were wonderful hosts that were responsive and provided delicious breakfast goodies, as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place close to town

Loved the comfortable home, close to town. It was clean and adorable. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dyer/Wilson Twin Team

A relaxing and peaceful 3 night stay at Clara’s B&B was the perfect place for a wedding weekend in Dripping Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short and Sweet

Great location..very peaceful and relaxing stay. Loved the history of the house. Will definitely return! The owner was responsive to my question which was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!

Great location. Loved the history
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas on Mercer

Very clean with all the amenities. Comfortable beds. Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Super cute historical home in a great location, but the best part was the huge back yard! We really enjoyed spending time under the trees and stars! Our hosts were great and the homemade bread was delicious!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Hewitt, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy historic home

We had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home! It had lots of space, comfortable beds, and everything we needed for a great stay! It was wonderful being so close to Mercer and all the activities and stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of my favorite places!

We loved this historic house! The hosts are so nice and the breakfast breads were delicious! The home has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

A beautiful home with lots of history. We loved the porch and the surroundings. It was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great B&B

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Clara's House. It was just the right size and the location is superb. Very convenient to everything. The bread and snacks were delicious. Thank you again for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very charming

The house was nice and cozy. It came with everything we needed and the fresh bread and fruit was perfect for breakfast. The grounds were nice and clean. We also enjoyed the Christmas tree and decoration. Beds were nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! I felt like I took a step backwards in time and walked into my grandmother's house. We felt right at home and was in walking distance of the shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Again

We stayed in Clara’s House this visit. As always, the house was great! The hosts make sure every visit is perfect! The three options they offer are all as good as you‘ll find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi or George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay at Clara's House

My husband and I recently spent 3 nights at Clara's House in Dripping Springs. The house was immaculate and cozy. The yummy sweetbreads, bagels, yogurt and juice were an added bonus at breakfast time. We enjoyed evenings on the front porch after a day of sightseeing and shopping in Dripping Springs , Austin, and nearby Wimberly. Sherry and Charlie are the owners, and I enjoyed hearing about the history of the house when I met them. We would love to come again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hospitality

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful, historic property with us! Hospitality and communication were great. The property was very clean and we enjoyed our stay immensely. Several shops and breweries were within walking distance and we enjoyed much of what beautiful Dripping Springs has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clara’s House

Beautiful historic home in close walking distance to great shopping and restaurants. House was clean, comfortable and cozy. Lovely grounds surround the home and the owner delivers delicious banana bread and coffee cake each day. A very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Bluffton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extra touches!

This is a really neat historic home conveniently located near restaurants, bars, and shops. Appreciated the breakfast goodies, coffee, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Timeless with history, quaint. Very convenient to shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Aside from being near a busy street, it was fairly quiet. We enjoyed listening to nature and sitting on the patio in the rocking chairs in the evening; very delightful. Only complaint was the bed was fairly uncomfortable and the AC at night didn’t stay very cool; the reason for 4 stars and not 5. Otherwise this was a very nice place to relax and unwind. I would definitely recommend and we would come back and bring friends with us because there was an extra room with a queen bed. The breakfast basket was a nice touch- the homemade breads were delicious! Thank you to our hosts. Extremely easy check in and check out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovable House

This old house was a joy to stay in . It was meticulously maintained & cared for . We slept very well in this quiet house . It had all the comforts of home.. fruit & snacks & drinks & 2 nice loaves of bread. WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Clean as a penny . The daily breakfast cake is from a master chef. Everything worked. Thx again .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

It is always a pleasure to stay at my grandmother‘s house that Charlie and Sherry have done such a fabulous job of restoring and maintaining! I always feel that I am going home when I get to stay and it will always be to me Big Mama’s House. We were able to view the eclipse from the front yard. Everything that you could possibly need is there. Dripping Springs has even grown in size and there are many more things to do which I find makes it very enjoyable. We were actually lucky to have the National Guard in town to oversee the celebration. I was able to give several a tour of the house and reminisce about times that I spent there as a kid. I look forward to returning again soon. Thanks again Charlie and Cheri for all that you do to make it always feel like home , I remember all of the great Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners that Big Mama was able to prepare in the kitchen. She could’ve fed half the town at that time. We never thought of it as being too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is cozy, clean and I highly recommend stayng in Clara’s house! The owners are the best and make sure every stay is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025