The Shangri-Lodge is a bright, roomy, 700 square foot, one bedroom guest cottage on our 10-acre property. We're just a couple miles from Southwestern University and historic downtown Georgetown, with easy access to the 130 tollway for guests who want to travel into Austin quickly. Need to get away? Maybe just need a change of scenery for a few days? You could be on the front porch of the Shangri-Lodge just six feet from hummingbirds and butterflies instead of worrying about whether you're six feet from other folks in the grocery store. The reliable wi-fi makes our cottage a great place to work from "home" or use the fresh air and open space as a back drop for a personal retreat. For fellow Texans, our terrific location is a quick road trip away for a special weekend or just getting away from your regular routine. Visiting Georgetown for a wedding? We're close to several popular event venues like The Milestone (10.7 miles), Bentwood Texas (5 miles), The Page House (6 miles), Pearl Snap Hall (5.4 miles), Celebrino Events Center (6.2 miles), Wish Well House (4.7 miles) and the Garey House (12 miles). Attending a conference but don't want to stay at the conference hotel? We're about a 20 minute drive from both the Sheraton Hotel in Georgetown and the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. Guests will have access to the entire, private cottage and are welcome to explore the 10-acre property. There is also a horse shoe pit behind the cottage, a bocce ball set, a picnic table with umbrella, and a gas grill on a side patio for guests to use. The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances including a 5-burner gas stove, and plenty of pots and pans. (Note: no dishwasher) There is a dedicated parking space for cottage guests and we can also accommodate additional vehicles--just let us know in advance. We are retired educators and like to spend our time gardening and working on the property so it's most likely that we'll be available if guests need any assistance. Our three friendly dogs will definitely be interested in meeting you and may want to hang out with you on the porch. We are very mindful of our guests space and privacy. What's particularly nice about our location is that you'll feel like you're out in the countryside and "away from it all" while still being quite close to the shops and restaurants in Georgetown. Our closest neighbors are longhorn cattle, horses and sheep, the landscape is natural and rustic--no finely manicured lawns around here, and there is almost always a breeze. There is no public transportation that comes out our way, so you'll need to have a vehicle or rely on Uber. The Shangri-Lodge is listed as 'no smoking' and that includes no smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes/vaping, allowed on the entire 10-acre property. The cottage isn't child proof, which is why it may be unsafe for toddlers and very young children, although we can certainly accommodate infants. Please scroll down and make sure to carefully read all the House Rules prior to booking to ensure that our space will be a good match for you and your needs. (Be sure to click on 'Show All'.) Due to the preparation time to provide a safe, clean environment for our guests, we require a 2-night minimum stay. We prefer 48 hours advanced notice, although we may be able to accommodate a request made with 24 hours notice. We will not be able to accommodate requests the day of, so if you're looking for some place to stay tonight, we simply can't make that happen. We have three friendly dogs who are often outside on the property and who will definitely want to meet you. If you are afraid of dogs, this is not the right space for you.