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A rustic cabin with a wooden porch, two wooden chairs, and potted plants.
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A wooden cabin with a porch, a staircase, and potted plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Johnson City, TX
  • Place, Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and TASTE Wine Art. .This cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home.
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What's nearby

  • Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • TASTE Wine Art - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • LBJ Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pig Pen BBQ Johnson City - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Agave - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnson City Coffee Company - ‬15 min walk

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 yard 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Turn off the A/C
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Turn off all outside lights when you are in for the night.
Strip bed and put sheets and towels in box in bathroom. Take out the trash to the dumpster near the parking spot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

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

The Writer’s Cabin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO is a very nice, well-maintained cabin that has easy access to the hill country wineries while outside of all the hustle and bustle of Fredericksburg. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy and Mike were great hosts, and the breakfasts that they served were incredible. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy and her family were gracious and friendly hosts, and their property was exactly as described, perfect for a quite getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy is an excellent host on a wonderful property. Very cozy cabin with everything you need for a weekend retreat in the gorgeous hill country
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant and cozy little cabin! Amy was so sweet and friendly and fixed us a wonderful breakfast, too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Everything was exactly what my wife and I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

Cabin Stay

Would have liked a real fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Farmhouse Serenity

I highly recommend this property. The listing is exactly as advertised.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Clean and Quaint property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

My girlfriend and I stayed here for a weekend and it was everything we wanted! The cabin is very nice, clean and cozy with a full kitchen, tv, and amazing historical decor. Any and Michael were incredible hosts and we enjoyed getting to know them over breakfast which they graciously provided for us in the mornings. We loved meeting all the animals they have as well! We will definitely be staying here again when we come back to Johnson city!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Writer's Cabin was exactly the peaceful Hill Country escape we were hoping for. The cabin was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The setting is quiet and serene, yet it's just minutes from Johnson City, and Luckenbach, Texas.The hosts were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cared that we enjoyed our stay. If you're looking for a quiet retreat to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, The Writer's Cabin is an easy five-star recommendation. We'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice B&B in wine country

Great property with friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Wonderful service, Great Food ,Wonderful To meet new people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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