Marula is a wonderful couples getaway. It is a beautiful place and everything is there for you. It is secluded but it is quite accessible too. The hosts are fantastic and my wife and I enjoyed our stay and we will be back. If this is the kind of thing that you like then you will love it as we did .

Private, quiet and intimate with a wonderful view and great access to the surrounding Hills Country, and its sights and communities. Well-appointed kitchen for eating in, and good restaurants within a reasonable drive for dining out, Overall, if you use a little imagination, it almost has the feel of a real African safari. Very cool!

We arrived with accurate instructions, to secluded, breathtaking ambiance and views! This property is neat as a pin! A/C kept it very cool! We really enjoyed the views on the relaxing / comfortable porch with our feet in the pool! Carl the Nyala cruised by at a relaxed pace, morning and evening! The outdoor shower is clean and open to the stars! All of the linens, from bedding to towels were so soft and smelled great! Nothing was left out in making this property 5 stars of luxury! We slept so good in the large canopied bed!! No noise, just PEACE!

This review is overdue, but life got in the way. I don't even know where to begin here. I almost hesitate to share because I really want to keep this getaway to myself. My husband and I were able to squeeze in a quick weekend in to celebrate our anniversary before our first grandson is born. I don't know how I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Marula, but I'm so thankful I did. Every single detail is so meticulously thought out and every amenity you could think you need is available. You really could just show up with a few changes of clothes and have everything you need to be comfortable. The outdoor shower was a beautiful touch and all the artifacts in the home are really, really cool! The hostess was the kindest, most genuinely warm soul. So much so I felt like we were friends after our first meeting. The views are so calming, it's so quiet your ears ring and the views at night are breathtaking. You feel like you're away from everything, yet you're close enough to a few small towns that if you choose to, you can spend time exploring some fun sites. We loved the golf cart rides looking at the wildlife and got an up close and personal visit from Mr. Carl himself, right off the back porch. My only regret is not booking longer. We WILL be back.

Everything is as it is described. Kitchen is well stocked. Tub is great to sit and relax. Back patio and Spa have an amazing view to sit, relax, and take in surrounding views.

You can not put this experience into words and do it any justice. Marula is absolutely incredible! The host is second to none and the attention to detail throughout the property is impeccable. We spent two whole days in the pool admiring the view, enjoying the solitude, watching Carl and friends come to the watering hole, sipping on cocktails and listening to music. Life slowed way down as we disconnected and celebrated our 10 year anniversary. We loved taking late morning rides in the golf cart to check out views and animals after enjoying coffee with the hummingbirds and butterflies on the porch. The only bad thing about Marula is that you eventually have to leave. We will definitely be back!

Awesome little weekend getaway. Will definitely be back!

If you are wanting a break from, well, whatever…this is it. It is like going to Africa, minus the Big 5. The accommodations were just like going on a luxurious safari. We didn’t want the expense of flying someplace for a break nor did we want to waste a lot of time traveling. But we wanted to feel like we went somewhere and sharing a fancy hotel pool in Bastrop/San Antonio with 200 other people didn’t sound appealing. This place fit the bill. With the added bonus of the atmosphere, it felt like we went someplace exotic. It takes some time to see all the animals. Patience is the game and lots of porch or pool sitting. But I think we saw all of them…way more than we originally thought were hiding in the hills. A new one would pop in and surprise us. Even the hummingbirds and bumblebees were thoroughly entertaining buzzing around the landscaping. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking (bring easy food!). The outdoor shower is just like Africa. The bed is comfortable with very nice bedding. The decor is over the top. I really have no complaints. There are some things that made it uniquely like being in a safari tent but I will leave those for discovery. Having missed Africa since the day I stepped on the plane for home, this gave me the fix I needed and some much appreciated rest. Lori was ready to handle any need, though we had none. Thank you and we will be back! And tell Carl we will miss his daily visits.