Escape to The Cardinal House — a private 1.3-acre retreat tucked in the woods along Cedar Creek, minutes from Chappell Hill's Main Street, Round Top, and Washington County wineries. Wake to birdsong, take your coffee up to the second-floor deck, and end the night around the fire pit under the stars.

Inside: a king master, a loft with two twin XLs and a trundle, a full kitchen, and a spacious dining room. Outside is the real draw — fire pit, multiple sitting areas, and a wooded creekside setting where deer wander through. You'll have the whole property to yourselves.

Perfect for a couples' weekend, an antiquing trip to Round Top, or a small family getaway in the Texas countryside. — The Kennedys