Hillside A-frame No. 3 + SAUNA @ The Charmadillo

Welcome to The Charmadillo, a retreat for those seeking connection with nature, themselves, and fellow travelers. Tucked into 44 magical acres of rolling hills, just 10 minutes outside Center Point, Texas. *We’re a unique lodging experience. Please read the full description to ensure this stay fits your needs, thank you! ~We are grateful to share that our property did not sustain any damage from the Guadalupe flood. During this time, we remain committed to being a place of restoration for all The space We have 7 private cozy A-frame cabins tucked into the hillside. Each is 180 sq feet of insulated and temperature controlled comfort with their own deck to soak in the views! Throughout your stay all guests have shared access to the communal amenities: bathroom, shower house, kitchen, sauna, and outdoor shower. EACH UNIT INCLUDES: -Patio chairs + Table -Queen size bed + Memory foam mattress -Fresh bed linens + Towels + Robes -Bench + Chair + Coat rack -Kettle + Chemex + freshly ground coffee + loose leaf teas -Glass bottled drinking water + Mini fridge -Cups + Mugs + Plates + Bowls + Silverware -Flashlights + Natural bug zapping spray (made of cedar and peppermint oil) **PLEASE NOTE: Units do not have their own running water or bathrooms. A shared bathroom (2 private stalls) on the hill is available. As well as the shower house (4 private stalls) at the base of the hill. A-FRAME ACCESS Each A-frame is tucked into the hillside, meaning getting to them is a little bit of an adventure to trek to. But that’s why you’re here, right?! We recommend packing light. Please refer to the map in the photos to see the specific location of the A-frame you are looking to book. _________________________________________________________________ COMMUNAL AMMENITIES (All Shared) *We ask that guests clean up after themselves in the communal spaces during their stay. Allowing all guests to have access to a clean and welcoming space!* HILLSIDE BATHROOM -2 private stalls: Toilet + Vanity SHOWER HOUSE -4 private stalls: Shower + Toilet + Vanity *Dr.Bronner’s body wash will be provided in each shower KITCHEN: -Equipment: 4 burner range + convection oven + refrigerator + freezer + toaster + kettle + pour over cones -Tools: pots and pans + bakeware + measuring tools +cooking utensils + colander + can opener + wine opener -Pantry: olive oil + butter + salt + pepper -Breakfast: pancake mix (gluten free available) + syrup + oatmeal STOCK TANK POOLS Enjoy our stock tank pools to cool off and soak and take in the beautiful views! *Pools are not heated* SAUNA + OUTDOOR SHOWER -Sauna hours will be listed in checkin details. -The outdoor shower is not heated. It is intended for a quick refreshing rinse off, whether to cool down after the sauna or kick off your day with a rejuvenating start! THE DEN** A communal indoor space with Wifi, tables and couches. Think of a hotel lobby sort of vibe. You can also find games as well as books on plant ID and history of the area. (Found in the first bay of the garage) THE DUGOUT** A covered open air space appointed with twinkle lights and picnic tables. Intended for shaded outdoor hang space. (Found in the open bay of the garage) **These new areas are great spaces for groups/events! Guest access THE PROPERTY **You are entering a wild place, we ask that you treat it with respect and awareness both for your safety and the wellbeing of the land. Please be honest with yourself, if the possibility of seeing some of our natural residents such as spiders, scorpions, and snakes would be a serious stress to you, we might not be the place for you** Guests will have access to all 44 acres of land. There are rustic, hilly trails that run throughout the property. We ask that you stay on trails as often as possible to minimize impact on the native flora and fauna and to maximize your safety. PRIVATE AREAS Please respect the Host's residence, as well as those of your fellow travelers. Other things to note WI-FI: The Charmadillo is a place to ground into the beautiful location, drop into self and authentically connect to others. To support this, Wi-Fi can only be found in the KITCHEN and THE DEN at this time. Cell service is minimal in the valley where the kitchen/shower house is located, but rather strong on the hillside where the A-frames are located. DOGS: Dogs on the other hand, are allowed! If you choose to bring your pup please read over the House Rules and let your host know they will be joining you. We ask that leashes are used at all times outside of the unit, in order to minimize the impact on native species as well as minimize disturbing your fellow guests who are less comfortable with dogs. *The magic of this place is the quiet and tranquility, we ask that you be honest with yourself about how your dog would fit into this space* EVENTS We are available for buyouts of the entire property for your event! With more amenities in the works to serve groups and various events in the future! Please message us (Contact Host) for more details/availability. FIRST AID KIT and SAFETY: A basic first aid kit can be found in the communal kitchen cabinets. Smoke detectors are installed in each unit. A fire extinguisher and fire blanket are located in the kitchen. Additionally a fire suppression system has been installed over the range in the kitchen. The Center Point Volunteer Fire Department is 10 minutes away. The nearest hospital is approximately 25 minutes away in Kerrville. _________________________________________________________________ COUNTRY LIFE THE ETHOS We have a deep respect for the land we are living upon and the living creatures we are sharing it with. To us, this means being respectful of the animals and plants, being mindful of our water and energy usage and furthering our education of our environment as a way to show her love and respect.  DARK SKY We are so incredibly lucky to have a beautiful dark night sky above us! In our opinion it's one of the most magical parts of this property. In order to maximize the magic, we ask that porch light are turned off as often as possible and provided flashlights are used on their third warmest setting. CRITTERS: The Charmadillo is a chemical-free environment, meaning there is a chance you will encounter an unwanted guest in your space. We provide a natural cedar oil + peppermint oil spray that will stop these little creatures in their tracks. Its a good practice to give your space a look over in all the nooks and crannies and keep a mindful eye on the ground as you explore the property. WATER *We are very proud to say we run primarily on rain water* We take great pride in this! Not only is it great for our ground water to get the much deserved rest but it is also delicious! We treat with paper filters and UV but absolutely no chemicals. Good for the planet and for our bodies, that's what we're all about :) Our rain water supply as well as our wonderful aquifer would greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness when it comes to your water use during your stay. The choice to have communal restrooms with Water Sense fixtures was intentional to be mindful of our water use in this drought impacted region. SEPTIC We are on a septic system, we ask you to please be mindful of drains. Anything other than toilet paper is not to be flushed in toilets, this includes paper towels. We ask that coffee grounds or other solids should be thrown in trash and not dumped down drains. RECYCLING At this point this part of the region (outside of city limits) does not have access to recycling. Be aware of this when you choose to bring cans and bottles. We would appreciate if you would consider a pack in pack out approach.