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Embark with us on an amazing eclipse journey! By astronomical luck, the Hill Country will be in the path of two upcoming solar eclipses. Saturday, October 14, 2023 will bring an annular “Ring of Fire” eclipse, and a full solar eclipse will occur Monday, April 8, 2024. We’ve got 125 great vacation homes in the region, covering 21 Hill Country towns, all in the eclipse “bullseye.” These properties are already sparking interest from travelers.
We value feedback, and we’d like to go even further. We’d love to have you chronicle your eclipse journey, highlights of which will be shown on our Texas Hill Country App Facebook page. Alongside a section dedicated to the eclipses, including articles, resources, and videos, we’ll also publish the details of your adventure!
Treat yourself to the best comforts and amenities during your eclipse journey! Browse the fantastic guest home rentals below, and keep in mind these premiere properties will be in high demand, under competitive bidding. Once you find an option that appeals to you, submit your offer as soon as possible. We’ll review and respond within 24 hours if your offer has been accepted, and you’ll be on your way!
Here’s a perfect eclipse getaway for two: the Love Shack at Rockin’ B Ranch! The cabin includes shaded spaces in front and back, with a warm and welcoming hot tub on the back deck. You’ll have a private fire pit and charcoal grill, and water access includes kayaks you can use! Inside, there’s 40-channel cable TV and Wifi service, a cozy kitchenette, and efficient AC and heat.
Give your family private access to the river during the eclipses at the River Bend Hideaway on the Medina! The cabin sleeps 13, and has two shaded porches with plenty of furniture, as well as a charcoal grill. The interior features satellite TVs, Wifi, a fully-appointed kitchen, and central air and heat throughout. Waterfront properties will be popular during the eclipses!
Up to three of your folks can enjoy the Great Heart Edwards Cabin, nestled on seven scenic acres near Bandera! This kid and pet friendly cabin is ideal for a couples’ or small family eclipse getaway. You can use the shared pavilion outside, charcoal pit, fire pit, and there’s even space for horseshoes! The Edwards Cabin also features a kitchenette with complementary coffee.
The Blue Oasis in the Hill Country is a luxurious way to celebrate the eclipse! This family-friendly getaway sleeps up to eight, and features extras like a multi-game outdoor gaming area, a soothing hot tub, an outdoor waterfall, spacious shaded deck, a gas grill and fire pit, three Roku-ready TVs, Wifi service, a full kitchen, and plenty of vehicle parking! Eclipse journey offers are being taken for this property.
Make the Fall Creek Homestead and Casita your eclipse home! There’s family-friendly space here for up to 15 people, including access to the cool and refreshing creek and 230 beautiful Hill Country acres. There’s an outdoor fireplace, huge patio, gas grills, and pretty views outside, and you’ll enjoy wireless Internet, satellite TVs, and a pool table inside!
Sophie’s Cottage at the Last Outpost sleeps two, making it a great couple’s eclipse getaway! You’ll find complementary breakfast food each morning, complementary beverages, a cozy kitchenette, and a vintage clawfoot tub in the full bath. The property is surrounded by priceless Hill Country views, and you’ll have access to a charcoal grill and fire pit with firewood provided.
A perfectly-located eclipse escape for a family of up to seven awaits you at the Carriage House Cottage! The best of Bandera is within walking distance (the 11th Street Cowboy Bar is right across the alley), and this pet- and kid-friendly getaway includes a spacious private patio, fire pit, outdoor fireplace, charcoal grill, Wifi, full kitchen, washer and dryer, and more. Offers are being taken for this property
The stately Bluff Springs Lodge near Hondo is an ideal setting for your Hill Country eclipse vacation! It sleeps up to 18 people, is kid- and pet-friendly, and has a shaded wrap-around porch, fire pit, and charcoal grill. The eye-popping interior includes a game room with foosball, pool, and poker tables, and you’ll have the option of tasty catered meals, too.
Spend your Hill Country eclipse getaway in the natural setting of the Red Cloud Cabin at Bandera Stronghold! It’s perfect for couples or a small family of three, with private access to a nearby creek for swimming and fishing. Sink into the soothing hot tub on the spacious deck, or have a cookout on the charcoal grill. Amenities inside include AC, Wifi, and a full kitchen.
The combined Blue Getaway and Hill Country Memories properties in Kerrville offer picturesque eclipse-viewing accommodations for up to 20 people! The sky-blue Getaway and the Memories cabin are both loaded with amazing amenities like an outdoor gaming area, multiple hot tubs, spacious decks, Wifi service, Roku-ready TVs, gas grills, fire pits, and much more!
Space for eight people, a pool, a hot tub, and private water access: all yours at the Summit House at Rockin’ B Ranch! Creek access includes kayaks to use; there’s a massive shaded patio alongside a gas grill and two fire pits, as well as the pool and hot tub! Indoors, there’s AC, Wifi, Roku-ready TVs, a huge professional kitchen, two fireplaces, and even a billiards room!
Watch the eclipses from a 15-acre mountain retreat that’s family-friendly, pet-friendly, and motorcycle-friendly! The Antler Run Ranch Cabin near Pipe Creek sleeps up to five in a private and peaceful setting that’s ideal for the upcoming sky shows. You’ll also have a hot tub to enjoy, satellite TV, Wifi service, a charcoal grill and smoker, and astounding Hill Country views.
