Hancock Cottages — Local services in Austin

Ever had one of those moments where you just need a break from "Adulting"? Well, that was me when I found "Ralph's Lake Cottage", offered by Hancock Guest Cottages. This property is a perfect Studio setup on Lake Buchanan! If you're into the outdoors/nature and lake scene but also enjoy everything you need right at your fingertips this is the place for you! It's clean, it's more spacious than the photos give it credit for, it's affordable, and most of all, it's peaceful!

Here are some of the awesome things you'll find at Ralph's Lake Cottage: King size bed, trundle bed with pull out, chaise lounge, decks and patio furniture, full size fridge and oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, full set of kitchenware and cooking supplies. Coffee, tea, zip locks, paper towels, toilet paper, pillows, blankets, extra sheets, bath towels, beach towels, flashlights, musical instruments, DVDs, puzzles, games, cards, fans, kayaks, bikes, swings, firepit, BBQ pit, and more! Seriously, the owners thought of everything!

All I brought with me was some wine, snacks, comfy clothes, and my sewing supplies. I had my own personal Sewing Retreat for the weekend and it was fantastic! =)

As far as nearby attractions, I only ventured out once when I took the 25 minute drive to Llano, Texas. It was a super cute town with several boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, and 2 quilt stores (which were my main motivator for leaving the cottage). There's also a Family Dollar.

There are also nearby wineries and a Country Store with plenty of basics plus made to order pizza, salads, and sandwiches.

Be sure to do some star gazing at night and get up for the sunrise -...

I have stayed at several of the Hancock Cottages guest properties over the years. The Hancock Ranch House is particularly wonderful. The house and yard are surrounded by trees and the yard is well maintained. The neighborhood is quiet and secluded. The house interior is lovely, with a wide open spacious living area featuring a fireplace, comfortable and attractive furnishings, wonderful artwork, and glass doors opening to a fabulous back yard and patio. Bedrooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable and high quality, and linens and bedding are high quality as well. The kitchen is well equipped with state of the art appliances as well as flatware, glassware, pots and pans, and utensils. Everything you might need during the stay from paper products to cleaning products to coffee is supplied by the host.

If I had to say anything negative about the Ranch House, it would be, the washer and dryer are slow. The laundry appliances are state of the art – but water saving smart brain washers and dryers take their time washing and drying clothes. I'm okay with that, if the washer takes ten extra minutes to wash the clothes to get it right? That's not an issue for me sitting on a comfortable sofa in front of a fabulous fireplace.

Do yourself a favor and grab this gem. The Hancock Ranch House is a truly beautiful interior in a peaceful and rejuvenating setting and I keep coming back to Hancock properties...

The house truly feels like a real home, your real home, not like so many rentals that are just staged nicely for photos. It has everything you need to live for several months if you happen to be relocating like we were. The kitchen has all the normal appliances and actually has large pots and baking pans for cooking special meals as well as a microwave and toaster oven for quick meals. The shower is great, the beds comfortable and plenty of closet space. The location is close to all shopping and you can get into UT or the city center of Austin quickly, even during rush hour. Rachel is a terrific host. She leaves you in complete privacy, but if you need anything answers texts or emails in minutes. The AC went out on the hottest day of the summer and she had a repair person out and it repaired within 2 hours. She is super friendly and a real booster for Austin who knows everything you need to know about the city and is happy to share her...