HORROR STORY: This was the worst rental experience ever! You'll want to read every detail... I'm an author with a tight publication deadline looming. To meet it, I decided to escape my usual distractions and embark on a two-week writing retreat. Without transportation, I needed a place with a kitchen and high-speed internet so I could stay put and focus. I also preferred somewhere remote to minimize interruptions. After browsing various options, I settled on D6 Retreats, believing it would be ideal based on their photos. I chose their "Stargazer" RV, one of the few units equipped with its own kitchenette and bathroom. Although I anticipated a bit of rustic charm, I wasn't picky, having previously traveled in an RV for seven months. Upon arrival, I was stunned by how misleading the photos had been. The RV was significantly smaller and in far worse condition than depicted. It smelled strongly of mold, and the floors were so rotted that they almost felt springy with each step. Despite this, I tried to stay positive and unpacked my belongings. Soon, I noticed swarms of tiny, biting gnats and an air conditioning unit so loud it overpowered my noise-canceling headphones and music. Determined to focus on my work, I set up my laptop, only to discover that the Wi-Fi was down. I contacted the resort using the provided number, and they instructed me to try again after resetting the router. This started a frustrating exchange that dragged on throughout the day and night. By the next morning, the Wi-Fi was still non-functional. I explained that my primary reason for being there was to work on my book, which I couldn't do without internet access. The resort staff were unhelpful, continually blaming AT&T. Eventually, the owner, Tara, reached out. She was kind and admitted they were aware of the issue, offering me a cabin at their other location until the Wi-Fi was fixed. The cabin had no bathroom, kitchen, or running water--just a bed--and despite being charming, it became unbearably hot. Even with the A/C running, it was like sitting in a puddle of sweat. The lack of a bathroom meant frequent trips to the "outhouse," adding to my discomfort. By 5 pm, with no Wi-Fi fix in sight, I requested a refund to find alternative accommodation. Tara provided a portable hotspot for the RV, and later that evening, the Wi-Fi was restored. Despite the rough start, I hoped I could finally concentrate on my project. The next morning, while working in the RV, used the bathroom. When I flushed, the toilet backed up, filling with water that had disturbing black objects floating in it. To my horror, these turned out to be black soldier fly larvae. A quick search confirmed that larvae in an RV toilet indicated serious issues with the holding tanks and sewage lines, which would require hydroblasting and fumigation. The larvae began climbing up the toilet sides, trying to escape. I contacted the retreat immediately, but no one responded. After 40 minutes, hunched over the toilet of terror and battling larvae, I encountered a maintenance worker at a neighboring RV who agreed to try reaching the retreat on my behalf. An hour later, I received a text saying someone would be sent, but it was clear a simple maintenance fix wouldn't be sufficient. I sent the retreat an article about the severity of the problem & the necessary treatments & insisted on leaving, but they refused to acknowledge that as an option. As larvae contined to try and escape the toilet, the maintenance worker returned, promising that bleach would solve the problem. I watched him pour half a gallon of bleach down the toilet. Unfortunately, within minutes, larvae began reappearing. My ride arrived shortly after, & I quickly vacated the premises. The first thing my friend said upon entering the RV was, "Oh god, what is that smell?" followed by, "Who would ever want to stay here?" Nearly ten days later, after following up, the retreat finally issued a partial refund. A partial refund after such an ordeal was infuriating. It was the final straw that prompted me to write this review. Beware of this place. read more

D6 Retreat - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

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Had my friends and I stayed longer than a weekend we probably would have liked it even less. In fairness it was a very average experience. The cabins are nice and comfortably house a few people each. The beds however were NOT COMFORTABLE AT ALL. The cabin is nicely air conditioned but that amounts to nothing in the beds that I could only describe as "hot." The retreat also advertised "WiFi on 99% (their number) of the retreat." To put it bluntly... the WiFi was not good. Our friend had to use his phone as a hot spot for our stay. We spent most of our time at the pool which was laughably small considering, as we discovered day 1 of our stay, that it was shared not only amongst the cabins and house that reside on D6 Retreat but also neighboring campgrounds. Thus leading to a very cramped swimming experience. Don't expect to do laps in the pool. On the topic of "neighboring campgrounds" and "discoveries day 1 of our trip" we had a small interaction with the hosts of D6 regarding noise. We were informed via email that "quiet hours were between 10PM to 7AM." Our party had full intentions to abide to this rule. We had spoken with the many neighbors that we had intentions to set up Karaoke around 8 in the evening until the designated quiet time. Our neighbors residing in the house and some from a close campground were down to join in on the festivities. Unfortunately, roughly 10 minutes after the equipment was set up and a mic check was complete we were approached by the "supposed" owners of the campground to inform us that amplified music was not allowed on the grounds unless we rented out the entire retreat. Not just the house and cabins, but EVERY NEIGHBORING CAMPGROUND that as far as our party could tell was not advertised as part of the retreat. We abided to their wishes but the situation left a sour taste in our party's mouth as it was a poorly communicated rule not given to us prior to our stay. We had a nice weekend despite the hitch in our plans to Karaoke but we probably will find a more lenient campground to stay at next time we decide to escape the city. I mean, who doesn't wanna do karaoke? ‍ TL;DR Cabins are nice, beds are NOT. WiFi is spotty at best. Pool is small. Views are nice. Poorly communicated rules are NOT NICE. read more

D6 Retreat - The pool. This angle makes it look bigger than it actually was. - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Dripping Springs, Texas

Neat, cute and cozy we enjoyed our stay here. I'd have given a higher rating, although the bad mattress in Emma is still with me. My back was sore for 2 weeks after our stay. For someone with a bad back, these beds were way bad. We won't come back till that's fixed. read more

Life is better lived minimally and these rentals prove that. It's such a relief when you enter the property and in your vacation home. We were truly beyond impressed. It's minutes from so many attractions including Hamilton pool. The ambience / design that went into these cabins truly shows the love. It took us only 45 min from north Austin & i enjoyed that it wasn't too far from home but still deep into the heart of the hill country. We will be back in the fall. read more

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This is by far one of the most magical places I have been to in Austin. It's literally a short distance from town to feel like your a million miles away. Complete relaxation and total serenity as you are surrounded with some of the most gorgeous views of Austin's hill country. Stressed out at work? Need a quick recharge? This is the place. It's so much more than just for events. As a life coach, I recommend D6 to all my clients. read more

Too many strict rules. Rented out all 4 cabins with a group of people and we were indicated that quiet hours were after 10 PM. We were shut down before 10 from being able to do karaoke because of amplified noise. This was never told to us. read more

The site is nice but it's not advertised as a meditation camp. In our contract, it clearly states that the quiet hours start at 10pm so my group decided to do karaoke from 8-10 but be that was shut down immediately. They told us that our neighbors were complaining about the noise but we went around and met all the neighbors and told them what we were doing and they were on board and were there to join us. The moment we set everything up, a girl who claimed to be the owner came over to immediately tell us that we couldn't have karaoke a 8pm. She told us that Kate should've sent us an email about noise which the email said "no loud noise after 10pm." It NEVER STATED anything about amplified noise before 10pm so that's false advertisement. The alleged owner said that they make exceptions for weddings if they know beforehand but why should we be discriminated against if we are paying the same money? If you want to stay at a place where you actually want to enjoy a weekend for the real world without strict restrictions then you should look somewhere else. read more

We have family visiting from California for our wedding and they where looking for a unique place to stay that was both pet and kid friendly. Everyone absolutely loves the retreat. The beds are comfortable, the cabins are impeccably clean and decorated really cute. They have all the conveniences of home. They have a washer,dryer, and fully equipped kitchen. The family was able to relax, bbq on one of the grills and swim in the heated pool. It's a magical place and a perfect place to get together for your next family reunion, wedding, peaceful retreat or just a get away for you and the one you love. read more

The Retreat was Awesome! Serene, Quiet Home away from Home to Relax! Myself and Husband plus 2 of our 3 Fur Children went to Chillax for my late B-day and our one year Wedding Anniversary. The Emma Cabin was Perfecto! We love the sun, so we took Advantage of the pool our whole stay. Kali and Nutmeg (Our Fur Children) loved smelling the scents of the wildlife. Will be back again!! read more

Incredible. That's the word to describe this little slice of heaven. The idea of staying in our own little cabin with all the amenities and a gorgeous swimming pool just a few steps away got me very excited. The fact that we were still close to town but surrounded by nature was the icing on the cake. D6 really went all out to make sure our stay was unforgettable. We will definitely be back and we are bringing friends. read more

My family and I stayed at D6 for Memorial Day weekend and had a GREAT time! Upon arrival, we were greeted by the very kind, accommodating owners. Our cabin was nice, clean and cozy. We used the kitchen to cook meals and grilled outside in the evenings. My 5 year old boys swam the entire weekend and enjoyed hiking and exploring the beautiful property. We even enjoyed a majestic lightening display in the distance as we sat under the twinkly lights of the pavilion. We left D6 feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and full of special memories. We have recommended and will continue to recommend this property to our family and friends! We can't wait to go back very soon! read more

D-6 retreat is the perfect little getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. All the cabins are new and well equipped with all the essentials necessary to make your stay super enjoyable. The setting is serene and majestic. It is surrounded by distilleries, wineries and many wedding venues. I highly recommend staying at D-6 retreat. Tara and her husband are super hosts and made sure we had an enjoyable stay. read more

D6 is the new premier retreat venue. Each "Tiny Home" style cabin is beyond gorgeous. The detail and the time that went in to each cabin shows how this family run retreat really thought about its guests to the fullest possibility. It is kid friendly, pet friendly and overall a family friendly place. I have never seen the sunset like I have at this venue. It is beyond amazing and something you have to experience first hand. The framed chapel is beautiful for pictures and this would be the perfect place for a Hill Country Elopement or even an intimate wedding with family and friends. I highly recommend staying here as well as hosting events here. It is just perfection in every way Hill Country. read more

D6 in one word: AMAZING. A hidden gem tucked away in Dripping Springs, only 45 minutes from Central Austin, this property is beautiful. The cabins are adorable, well stocked and adorned with the cutest shabby chic details. The infinity pool is beautiful and has a lovely area to lounge. And the views.....the views go on for days. What a great property and I absolutely adore working with the owner and the management. LOVE IT! read more

Stop what you are doing right now and book a stay at D6 Retreat! My family and I stayed for two nights at the start of summer and had such a wonderful stay we can't wait to go back! The cabins were amazingly comfortable and so well put together and the pool was a blast! Great getaway just outside of Austin! read more

One of the best rental experiences I have ever had! Kevin and Tara (the proprietors) absolutely went above the call of duty to ensure our visit was a special one. Our three day stay in the "Brady" villa was amazing: an opportunity to go night swimming, watching the hill country sunset from the top of the property, nature hikes, or our favorite, sitting on the porch and watching the stars. I think it would be difficult to find comparable amenities and seclusion in this price range. Add all of that to the fact that you can take a scenic, 10-minute jaunt into Dripping Springs (where we antiqued and had dinner) and you have a very special place. Thanks, D6! I will be back! read more

We loved having our wedding at the retreat! Since they have the little cabins on site we were able to make a weekend out of it. Some of my family was able to stay on site as well. It's a beautiful venue and all the guests kept commenting on the location and the view. The coordinator, Jennifer is full of information and awesome to work with. We had a blast! read more

We had two adults, three children and a dog in our cabin and we were very comfortable. The beds and pillows are awesome and the bathroom is very roomy. We loved the pool and the sunsets most of all! We can't wait to return! read more

Words cannot describe how awesome this place is! Relaxing, beautiful views and they provide everything you need! No better way to "camp"! Great to just hang out, relax and unplug. read more

I can't recommend this place enough. We spent the weekend hanging by the pool and grilling out with friends. The cottages are so cute, the pool is refreshing and the sunset was amazing! I also love that it's not too far from downtown Austin. read more

Beautiful retreat! We had an amazing time at D6 swimming, hiking and sitting around the campfire. It is a beautiful setting! We will go back as soon as we can, and recommend it highly! read more