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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

Map
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
  • ‪Mazama Coffee Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 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

10

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Wine tour weekend with the girls

We enjoyed our stay and it was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

Tim H.

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

Clara’s in Drippin’

This is one of 3 properties and the owners go way above and beyond to always provide a great stay experience. This is a special experience every time we stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Ryan H.

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

Beautiful home

Hosts have a beautiful home. Very warm and inviting. Very well kept rustic feeling. Really enjoyed the breads.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Selena N.

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

Clara's House at THE Dripping Spring

A friend and I stayed at Clara's House while we were in town for a wedding. We absolutely loved the charm of the house and getting to explore the actual dripping spring the town is named after. Will definitely be staying here next time I'm in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Weekend in Dripping Springs

Everything was as planned and promised. Sherry was very responsive and helpful. Great people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Kari T.

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

Dripping Springs HS Baseball Tournament

It was wonderful! I plan to return soon! Lovely home with everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Great stay

We had a very nice, quiet few days here. Great little house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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

Tracey R.

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

Sweet historical home

Nice historical home with lots of character!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Quaint historical cottage in a convenient location. Good host, clean and as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Best place for dripping springs

Comfortable and well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Big sky.

Texas is great !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Location

Quaint and convenient. Host very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Robert A.

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

Great home!

Great home for a small family to visit! So clean and comfortable. The location is great! We loved the continental breakfast This is a wonderful place to stay !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Came in for a wedding. Cottage location great and comfortable.

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023