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Escape to the Texas countryside and unwind at Kalina's Kottage, a serene 2-bedroom retreat situated on a 60-acre farm with meadow views. Spend your days fishing in the pond, relaxing on the enclosed porch or exploring nearby Lake Somerville State Park. Enjoy free WiFi, an electric fireplace and fully equipped kitchen.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

On Scenic 60-Acre Farm: Carmine Cottage w/ Porch

  • Get a real taste of Texas during your stay at 'Kalina's Kottage,' an inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental cottage in Carmine, just 10 miles north of Round Top! You can experience life on a farm at this hideaway situated on Rocking Horse Retreat, a 60-acre farm providing serene meadow views. Spend your days relaxing on the enclosed porch, fishing in the pond, or taking a day trip to explore Lake Somerville State Park, Austin, or Houston! Experience the Lone Star State in its true form.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Backyard Pond | Free WiFi | Air Conditioning

    Escape to the Texas countryside by staying on this peaceful farm, where 2 couples or a small family can enjoy some R&R.

    Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed

    OUTDOOR LIVING: 60-acre farm, enclosed porch, pond & meadow views, patio furniture, expansive yard
    INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV, electric fireplace, 2 dining tables, ceiling fans
    KITCHEN: Fully equipped, toaster, drip coffee maker, electric kettle, dishware/flatware
    GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating, washer & dryer, hair dryer
    FAQ: 2 steps required for access
    PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
    ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: Three additional properties are available on-site, each with separate nightly rates: a 1-bedroom for 4 guests, a 1-bedroom for 4 guests, and a 1-bedroom for 2 guests. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    EAT + DRINK: JW Steakhouse (2.7 miles), Paw-Paw's FireHouse & Cafe (7.2 miles), Royers Round Top Cafe (10.5 miles), Teague's Tavern (10.6 miles), Saddlehorn Winery (11.0 miles)
    OPT OUTSIDE: Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway (28.0 miles), Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Site (29.0 miles), Billig Ranch (31.2 miles), Bastrop State Park (43.1 miles)
    NEARBY TOWNS: Round Top (10.5 miles), Brenham (19.1 miles), College Station (51.2 miles), Austin (73.2 miles), Houston (92.0 miles)
    AIRPORT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (67.1 miles)

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: The property requires 2 steps and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
    - NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Boat

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the area

Carmine is home to this cottage. Burton Railroad Depot & Museum and Winedale Historical Complex are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Horseshoe Junction Amusement Park and Giddings Public Library & Cultural Center. Hattie Powers Park and Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Carmine travel guide
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Carmine, TX

What's nearby

  • Burton Railroad Depot & Museum
    15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Burton Cotton Gin and Museum
    15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Henkel Square Market
    20 min drive - 17.4 km
  • The Round Top Historical Society
    20 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Winedale Historical Complex
    24 min drive - 15.9 km

Restaurants

  • Los Patrones Mexican Grill
    13 min drive
  • J W's Steakhouse
    9 min drive
  • Busted Oak Cellars
    18 min drive
  • Rosenbaum Burton Cafe
    15 min drive
  • Brazos Belle Restaurant
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Scenic 60-Acre Farm: Carmine Cottage w/ Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On Scenic 60-Acre Farm: Carmine Cottage w/ Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Scenic 60-Acre Farm: Carmine Cottage w/ Porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Scenic 60-Acre Farm: Carmine Cottage w/ Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Scenic 60-Acre Farm: Carmine Cottage w/ Porch located?

Situated in Carmine, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Red Barn Event Center, Burton Railroad Depot & Museum and Burton Cotton Gin and Museum. Winedale Historical Complex and Festival Hill Concert Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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On Scenic 60-Acre Farm: Carmine Cottage w/ Porch Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte B.

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

Nice stay

Very easy. The house was clean and cozy. The beds were very comfortable. The land was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Roundtop Get-Away

We really enjoyed our stay at Kalina’s Cottage. The location was perfect being in close proximity to the Roundtop Antique Show. The cottage was clean, beds were comfortable, farm was quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda S.

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

Hop, Skip & a Jump from Roundtop area

Nice secluded older home that was comfortably furnished. Close enough to shopping! Only thing that would have been nice is to have access to a plug on either side of King bed for CPAP/phone charger.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Peggy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Needs a lot of work

While the property was well located for our needs, it is not up to the usual VRBO standards. First, the furnishings were a hodge podge of old flea market type pieces, but not in a charming way. The ONLY television was at least 30 years old (an old box tv) and we were never able to get the Direct TV to work, despite the property manager coming in person to help. The yard is overgrown with weeds and has actual vines growing on the side of the house. There is no outdoor area to sit and enjoy the weather. Even worse, there was an old vehicle and a travel trailer (plugged in) adjacent to the house which was creepy to say the least. The only positives; beds were comfy and sheets and towels clean. The property manager was very responsive to the tv issue and apologized for the condition of the property. She really did her best.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy older home. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Annual Christmas Getaway

Love the location and its farmhouse charm. It was the perfect place for a weekend trip. Plus, the beds were pretty comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle and Andy were amazing. One small hiccup but it was addressed immediately. Nice and quiet and close to warrenton antique market days. Will keep this in mind when I go back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

country house

It was very comfortable and we loved seeing the donkeys, duck, deer, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

albern w.

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

Fun Warren weekend

Granddaddy, Mawmaw, Daughter and Granddaughter all enjoyed our weekend. We had all the amenities of home and fun shopping. We were in country but that is where we are from so we loved it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara L.

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

Wonderful spot, accommodations and host

Our stay was very nice and a good location in between Brenham and Round Top. The host was very responsive when I asked questions. The only negative was the water - I don't know what made it smell so bad, but it was pretty rough. Would not recommend for those with sensitive noses especially.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mary H.

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

Kalina

I without going into detail, I will not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonilee S.

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

Second Stay as Good as the First!

This property will always be my quiet, restful isolation reset!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonilee S.

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

Peace and Quiet

This is the perfect private, quiet, peaceful getaway for anyone needing to get away from the world's noise. Owners were quick to respond when I locked myself out, reassuring and calm. Gary, my guardian angel was there in 10 minutes to unlock the door. I will be visiting Kalina's Kottage again and again for those "no noise" weekends we all need!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Layla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Clean but host never responded to my text EVER

Yard needs weeding and Mow. I text hoist for early check in just to drop off bags and they never ever even responded
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerilin K.

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

Great place to stay in Carmine TX

This was the perfect location for our Roundtop, TX trip. It had excellent amenities and was a convenient location for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

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

We thought the house was nice, just as it showed. It was a little hard to find in the dark.

Enjoyed it and would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leticia O.

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

Great Quiet House -- perfect for Girls weekend

Great House, very quiet and secluded...the only draw back was dealing with Evolve, as I had to change my reservation dates and it was difficult contacting a real person -- got a lot of canned emails. I put this for awareness -- nothing against the property-- it was lovely and we will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittanie M.

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

Clean and near Round Top

The house was perfect for our needs! We spent the weekend shopping at Round Top and it was clean, spacious, nearby the markets, and had plenty of towels and linens for us. Would definitely rent again the next time we go to Round Top!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Girls Weekend

The house was a great place to stay, comfy beds and nice kitchen. Pond was not truly visible from the back yard, high grassy area. The swings on the tree were old and moss growing on the rope. But overall the experience was nice and we would rent it for the weekend again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Thank you

Very clean spacious place. The beds were awesome! We had a initial issue with electricity but SherrY took care of it as fast as possible.. very sweet lady!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

A peaceful retreat in the country

This mid-century cottage is nicely furnished with period pieces. It is clean and comfy and the towels and bedding are of good quality, The tableware is quite adequate, but baking pans and other supplies are rather limited. It's located in the "middle of nowhere" and surrounded by farms, ranches, and wildlife. The nearest towns are quite interesting and reminiscent of another time.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Beautiful, quiet, relaxing property out in the country!

We actually ended up staying in the log cabin house on the same property. It was perfect for our needs. The house was clean & well furnished, beds were comfortable, plenty of fresh linens for our stay. We had several contacts with the owners, both on the phone & in person. They were super friendly & very accommodating! Perfect location for shopping & dining in Brenham, Carmine & Giddings. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Quiet, relaxing country property!

We actually ended up staying in the log cabin house on the same property. It was perfect for our needs. The house was clean & well furnished, beds were comfortable, plenty of fresh linens for our stay. We had several contacts with the owners, both on the phone & in person. They were super friendly & very accommodating! Perfect location for shopping & dining in Brenham, Carmine & Giddings. We will definitely be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022