The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues pet-friendly?

Yes, The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is The Country Life Experience, Close to Distilleries, Wineries, and Wedding Venues located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 3 miles (5 km) of William Chris Vineyards, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Garrison Brothers Distillery and Kuhlman Cellars are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

28 Jul 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Alexander House is spacious and pool is extra nice. We enjoyed our stay and property is close to lots of amenities. Property could use a deep cleaning.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

10 Feb 2025

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

Family hunting trip

Clean, nice place. Owner was very responsive

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jun 2021

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

Wonderful family trip

The property was great for our large group, and the owners were very responsive to all questions we had!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

8 Dec 2024

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

Loved it

Definitely recommend, very spaced out and great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reaper G.

4 Aug 2024

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

Home away from Home

If you are looking for some peace and quiet away from the city this is the place to be. Close enough to restaurants and market and wineries. The nights were great with a dip in the pool.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff Y.

1 May 2024

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

Nice place for a big group

Property was as advertised and worked out great for us. The only issue was the A/C didn’t cool all that well, but the weather was nice so no great bother.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

2 Oct 2018

Fantastic place for groups!

I hosted my sisters bachelorette party over the weekend and the space was great for the 14 of us. The beds were comfortable and everyone had a place to lay their head. Everyone loved the house and had a fantastic weekend. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marylee W.

5 Jan 2023

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

Family time

This is the second time we booked this place for a New Year’s Eve weekend. We did a late Christmas plus new years with our out of town family and had a great time. The putter houses were great because if grandma & grandpa wanted to sleep but the 18year olds wanted to stay up there was enough space not to wake anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Eva B.

22 Jul 2019

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

Alexander Inn

This is a great space for large families or a large group. The place was clean and it has a pool. Unfortunately for us there was issues with the well pump and the water pressure. We had to stagger our showers and usage of the restroom. The owners informed us immediately when they knew there was a problem. The place is outdated and it needs attention but it was fine for our group 15.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Rhonda W., Pinehurst, TX

13 Jul 2021

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

Well-worn but well-loved vibe

We stayed 4 nights in the Main House and in the French Room of the bunkhouse and had a great time. The pool was truly private, the deck was roomy and shady, and we heard very little road noise outside, despite being on the highway. The hosts put clean linen on all beds before we arrived (much appreciated!) and towels were plentiful. The AC, TVs, and WiFi worked fine. The place does have a well-worn but well-loved vibe that some will find shabby and others will find charming. We found it comfortable, peaceful, and fun, and will remember our time there fondly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

2 Sept 2024

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

Family Getaway

We enjoyed the house and the annex being separate so that we as more than one family coming together still had our separate space to go to for quiet time when needed. We thought that the pool was great! Everyone who swam enjoyed it and those who didn't swim enjoyed looking on from rooms and the deck. We also loved the big table. We were a group of 13 and we were able to get the majority of our group could sit together. When we weren't eating we used the table for jigsaw puzzles and games. The location for kid friendly and family adventures was so nice. We enjoyed the Reptile zoo, drive home for a rest and lunch and then we went back to the Science Mill. Both places were great for our group. Thank you for a beautiful little place to stay with convince to fun outings and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Selena M.

16 Sept 2024

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

Great Weekend

We had 10 women stay the whole weekend at the house. The house was warm all weekend but that was just because it was late August in Texas. There’s no real way around that. I would recommend this place 8 days a week except for late summer. But if you aren’t there the whole time then it’s probably not as bad. And even with it being warm it was still very doable and we still had the absolute best time! We had plenty of space for everyone and the pool was great. Jeff and Alexis were incredible and were very quick to respond to ALL of my questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Peggy P.

5 Jul 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication, location

Trip to wine country

Check in was done perfectly. We found several areas of concern and reported to Jeff, property mgr, and no real action. Called Lisa and she said it was really hard to get in touch with him. This was constant for the first couple days until a surprise visit from his "handyman" showed up and fixed issues. Plus a surprise visit from somebody looking at the property was another shocker to my wife. Then I got eviction notice cause there were floaties in the pool and messy rooms; this was the middle of our stay. Jeff was reluctant to talk to me, but just sent texts.I repeatedly asked him to call/talk to me.We liked lhe location, close to FredricksburgHate to totally "dis" the place since it isn't bad; but not up to normal standards I've had with other VRBO locations.Check out for us was completed leaving the location cleaner than when we arrived.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

22 Jun 2025

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

Just Perfect !!

Good messaging with Host. We a great house! The house is dated but the beds are great. The kitchen is decent size. We LOVED THIS PLACE! All the rooms are great, perfect outdoor area. The pool is great ! This place is close to wineries and grocery stores. The views are amazing, We had no issues with the house, bunkhouse, and the pool. Definitely recommend staying here! This home would be a great place for family reunions, group getaways, We will most likely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ervin D.

2 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Could Use a Little Safety Upgrade

First let me say that the place was immaculate and the pool was fantastic. Our group of nine family members (3 generations) had a great two nights and all slept very well. That said, we do have a few comments. First, the house is definetly not new with a lot of uneven floors, steps without hand rails and slippery bath tubs with no handholds. Second, the website could use a major rewrite with better corrected information and instructions. For the price, it surely was not glamorous and we had to pay over 200 for three little dogs. Not to mention the construction going on on two sides of the plot the VRBO was on. Are they building a winery and removing all the dead oak wilt trees? I guess it might end up being OK if that is what they are doing but if not, I'm not sure I would recommend Alexander's Inn especially if you are a senior citizen. Otherwise, enjoy the pool!

This a a Photo of the pool. Note what looks like a hand rail on the steps from the deck which are now missing. All those beautiful oak trees died of oak wilt and are being dug out.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

5 May 2025

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

Alexander

The property worked well for us

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

7 Jan 2025

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

Super Chill Property

We hunt annually in the area and this was the perfect property for our group. Lots of space inside and out, deer crossing in the back and the most beautiful sunrise coming through the back windows. We are looking forward to next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

30 Dec 2024

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

Christmas tradition

This is the second year my wife, son, and his girlfriend spent Christmas in the Hill Country. The Country Life experience was a perfect location. Comfortable property. Jeff and Alexa are excellent hosts.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Randy P.

8 Dec 2024

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

Wine Country Thanksgiving

Great location for wineries around Johnson City and Fredericksburg. The accommodations were very roomy for an extended family trip. The house is dated but very clean! The pool was nice but not of use to us in Nov and outside lighting lit up the grounds at the back of the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin L.

21 Oct 2024

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

Great place to stay! Quiet and Secluded.

The stay was great. It was quiet and secluded. Amenities were in great shape and was in a great location. The only issues I had were that the A/C settings on the thermostat would not go under 74 degrees so the house would get a little warm at times. Also, there was a constant beeping coming from the garage heard throughout the house and especially in the bedroom by the garage. No one could sleep in that room because of the beeping. There was no access to the garage to try and stop the beeping.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

29 Sept 2024

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

Fredericksburg Trip

Place was a great size and loved the pool. Close to all the wineries we love.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lexy E.

16 Sept 2024

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

Very pleasant

The main house was very clean and well stocked. The back room with the large fan stays very warm even with the fan on so it is was a hard sleep for me personally. Pool was clean, lots of places to sit outside. House is right off the highway and less than 10 mins from Johnson City.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

16 Jul 2024

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

Great stay, fun weekend!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The property was clean & very spacious. The property manager communicated well & replied promptly to any questions we had. The pool was fantastic! Bring your own floaties. We used the propane firepit every night. Bed comfort was ok, shower water pressure was good, kitchen was stocked well, extra fans available in hall closet if needed. We really appreciated the coffee beans, grinder, coffee maker & sugar that is already there. There are spiders, bugs, deer & varmints - this home is in the country. It didn't bother us, though. Location was ok. It's 22 miles from Fredericksburg, so we chose to go to nearby wineries & eat out one meal closer to Johnson City. We visited Fredericksburg on our way home after checking out. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

7 Jul 2024

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

Annual Camp drop off

The property was beautiful and peaceful. Jeff and Alexis were amazing. We had a large group and they were extremely helpful with making sure our stay was completely peaceful and comfortable. The grandkids loved the pool and outdoors that they wanted to stay instead of going to camp in Harper, Texas. The property was a short drive to Harper. Thank you Jeff and Alexis, we look forward to staying there next year.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jemely w.

7 Jul 2024

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

Fun

We enjoy the time in the pool

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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