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The Writer’s Cabin

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Exterior detail
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Writer’s Cabin

The Writer’s Cabin is a rustic retreat with all the amenities you could ever need. It is situated on our small farm on the west edge of Johnson City, a 1 1/2 minute drive from the town square. We have 2 donkeys, lots of chickens and guineas, 2 of the friendliest dogs ever, and a couple of adorable cats to keep you entertained. The backyard is full of huge live oak trees, and comfortable seating areas. We offer a full breakfast with farm fresh eggs if you care to join us. We also have two bedrooms in our Farmhouse (across the driveway) available for reservation. The Private Suite sleeps 4 and the King Room sleeps two.

Property manager

Amy Normand

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

New Life Farms The Writer’s
New Life Farms the Writers Cabin
New Life Farms The Writer’s Cabin
New Life Farms-The Writer’s Cabin Cabin
New Life Farms-The Writer’s Cabin Johnson City
New Life Farms-The Writer’s Cabin Cabin Johnson City

About the area

Map
Johnson City, TX

What's nearby

  • Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 16 min walk
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 1 min drive
  • Texas Hills Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Exotic Resort Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Texas Hill Country Wineries - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pecan Street Brewing - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fat Boy Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Agave - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Writer’s Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Writer’s Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Writer’s Cabin?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Writer’s Cabin located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and TASTE Wine Art. Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home and Western Art & Artifacts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Writer’s Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Quiet, pleasant place. The cabin was perfect for the two of us. Comfortable bed and pillows. Wildlife was nice. Apples were left on the table to feed the donkeys, Paco and Pancho. Delicious cookies were also left on the table for us humans! Guinea hens, chickens, and a beautiful peacock roamed freely but not bothersome. Hosts Amy and Mike made us feel welcome! They are very service minded and wanted things to be perfect for the guests. Each morning we looked forward to good breakfast food and conversation with the hosts and other guests. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Writer's Cabin is magical! The hosts are so sweet and thoughtful. The cabin is cozy and decorated with family pictures and memorabilia. We were even treated to homemade cookies and a bowl full of apples to feed to the donkeys. The favorite parts of our stay were getting loved up by a little orange cat named Benji, feeding the donkeys, hearing the roosters, looking at all the decor, and ending our evenings rocking on the porch. Highly recommend and hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The hosts, Mike and Amy, were friendly and accomodating. The cabin was very well taken care of and clean. It was like having a comfy home away from home. Amy had the cabin cool for us when we got there. She had homemade cookies to greet us, as well. They were delicious. It was far enough away from town that it was peaceful and quiet, but not to far away to go eat and shop in the near-by towns. This is our second time to stay here and will not be our last.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Everything was exactly what my wife and I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele R., Flagstaff, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Farmhouse Serenity
I highly recommend this property. The listing is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in this little cabin. The amenities were more than expected. Breakfasts were great, and Amy was helpful in every way.

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hospitality
The cabin was a wonderful set-up for coming home after the day out and about town. Saved us some travel time coming into/leaving town instead of driving to Fredericksburg (and cost effective too). The breakfasts were great, just need to be willing to wake up for meal time as there was one time with the hosts/other guests. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, peaceful, and the owners were very friendly. I have every intention of going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice. Amy and Mike were wonderful and the cabin was truly a delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The Writer's Cabin on Amy and Michael's farm is a perfect getaway from the city. Perfect location in Johnson City with easy access to Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, and Pedernales Falls State Park. The cabin is clean and has more amenities than advertised. We were welcomed with homemake cookies! There is a small kitchenette and ample sized bathroom. Apples on the table are for the sweet donkeys. The best part of the stay is Amy and Michael's fresh hot breakfast each morning. We loved our visit and getting to know the history of the cabin. Cannot thank Amy and Michael enough for their hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in this unique hobby farm experience was a total delight! The Writer's Cabin was adorable, comfortable, clean, and memorable. It came with everything needed for our stay, and nice amenities included a coffee maker and supplies, homemade cookies, chilled bottled water, a bowl of fruit (including apples to feed the donkeys), microwave popcorn, and instant oatmeal. There was a nice desk if needed and wi-fi. My favorite amenity of all was the friendly orange tabby cat who was all too happy to sit on my lap! The home cooked included breakfast was delicious, and visiting with the hosts and other guests made it all the more fun! Check-in was easy and low-key. Our stay was perfect and you can't go wrong with this option in Johnson City, Texas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isla S., Corpus Christi, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a getaway!
The property was as pictured, however, there is a bathroom (with a shower) and kitchenette area not shown in the pictures. My husband and I found the space perfect for our purposes and will definitely be back! The hosts extended an invitation for breakfast across the driveway and it was absolutely delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice B&B in wine country
Great property with friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Wonderful service, Great Food ,Wonderful To meet new people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Farm stay
Wonderful weekend away. Feeding donkeys and chickens, swinging underneath a big oak tree. While petting the farm kitty. Yummy fresh breakfast cooked with love. Peaceful night sleep. Rustic charm at its finest. Will definitely return. Thank you Mike snd Amy for being amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
My sister and I chose this location for a sister weekend / birthday getaway and it did not disappoint! The cabin was so cozy. Amy and Mike treated us like family and invited us into their home each morning for breakfast. We will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lilian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The writers cabin
We stayed in the writers cabin over the Christmas holiday to see the Lights Spectacular. The cabin was a nice size for the 2 of us. The accommodations within the cabin were good and super close to town. Amy and Mike were some of the most hospitable hosts we've ever encountered via VRBO. The donkeys... super friendly, but once you fed them an apple, they expected it every time they saw you! HAHA The BnB offered breakfast w/their fresh farm eggs (lots of chickens on property). They also gifted us with a holiday tin of homemade oatmeal cookies. We will come stay again. Note: The online listing only shows a portion of the cabin. They have a little kitchenette (no stove) with mini-fridge, microwave, a Keurig coffee maker and provide k-cups. They also have a TV with cable and Netflix. Also, a country style bathroom with a 4ft shower, which was pretty spacious for a small cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best B&B Ever!
This is the second time my wife and I stayed at the writers cabin. The accommodations are simply amazing! On top of that, Mike and Amy are the most wonderful hosts you will ever meet. The delicious breakfast really tops off the trifecta, Mike and Amy are incredible chefs! Book early, this place is getting noticed by many.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and peaceful
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Cabin was perfect for a weekend getaway. Location was great as its close to downtown yet secluded. Enjoyed feeding the donkeys and breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin L., Denton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
The cabin was wonderful and we enjoyed our stay very much. We loved how quiet it was.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the time with my husband it was very peaceful and quiet. I just wish the cabin was facing the other direction from the main entrance to the main house. Made me feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute hideaway
The cabin was super cute, neat as a pin, and had everything we needed. Amy was super and breakfast was excellent. Stars at night were great and it was very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug W., Lake Jackson Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Far exceeded our expectations!! Cabin was perfect. Hosts made it feel like coming home!!
What wonderful memories we will have of our experience here with Mike and Amy. The little cabin is beautifully furnished with family treasures and we loved hearing stories behind them. We so enjoyed just sitting on the front porch rockers enjoying the sights and sounds of the farm. Breakfasts were incredible and conversation with Mike and Amy were like being with family . We found some new treasured friends here and we will be back. Thanks to our hosts for a marvelous, warm experience !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Comfort
Mike and Amy are definitely Superhosts!!! From check in, hospitality at their home cooked breakfast with fresh eggs right off their farm, to sharing their inquisitive donkeys, this was an A* rental for us! The Writers Cabin had so much history and the country was so quiet at night. We will definitely be back when traveling to the wine country!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021