From Boerne to Fredericksburg, New Braunfels to Wimberley — we build luxury backyard living spaces designed to complement the Hill Country landscape.
The Texas Hill Country demands a different approach to building. Rolling terrain, limestone geology, and a tradition of craftsmanship mean your ADU needs to be designed for the land, not just placed on it.
Whether you're adding a guest cottage on your Boerne acreage, building a vacation rental in Fredericksburg wine country, or creating a multigenerational home in New Braunfels, we bring the expertise to build on slopes, manage rural utilities, and deliver a structure that looks like it was always meant to be there.
We build across five Hill Country counties. Here are the communities where our ADUs are making an impact.
Kendall County — Just 30 minutes from San Antonio, Boerne combines small-town charm with growing demand for flexible living space. Popular for guest cottages and in-law suites.
Comal County — One of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Strong rental market driven by tourism (Schlitterbahn, river recreation) makes ADUs a smart investment.
Gillespie County — Texas wine country and one of the state's top tourist destinations. Short-term rental ADUs here can command premium nightly rates year-round.
Kerr County — Retirement-friendly community with acreage properties. ADUs are popular for aging-in-place suites and guest houses for visiting family.
Hays County — "Gateway to the Hill Country" between Austin and the wine trail. Growing community where ADUs add versatility to ranchette-style lots.
Hays County — Artistic, nature-focused community on the Blanco River. Vacation rental ADUs thrive in this weekend getaway destination.
Building in the Hill Country comes with unique site conditions that require local expertise. We've navigated them all.
From limestone bedrock and sloped terrain to septic system requirements and well water connections, rural Hill Country properties require careful site evaluation and experienced construction management. We assess every property during our initial consultation and include all sitework in your project scope — no surprises after groundbreaking.
Get a Free ConsultationOur most popular model in the region, designed specifically to complement the traditional Texas Hill Country aesthetic.
Traditional gabled roof, optional stone accents, and a covered porch that feels like it's been part of the property for decades. The Charles was designed for the Hill Country — it's the ADU that doesn't look like an ADU.
Yes. Many Hill Country properties in unincorporated county areas have fewer zoning restrictions than city lots, making ADUs easier to permit. Key considerations include septic system capacity (or new septic installation), well water availability, and county setback requirements. Elbow Room handles these rural-specific requirements.
It depends on your property. Properties within city limits (Boerne, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg) typically connect to municipal sewer. Rural properties in unincorporated areas usually require septic. If your existing septic system has capacity, your ADU can connect to it. Otherwise, a new or upgraded system may be needed. We assess this during site evaluation.
Elbow Room ADUs in the Hill Country start at $50,000 for a Studio and range up to $250,000+ for a full Residence. Rural properties may have additional sitework costs for utilities, septic, or grading on sloped terrain. We provide transparent, all-inclusive pricing during your consultation.
The Charles — our Hill Country Cottage model — was designed specifically to complement the traditional Texas Hill Country aesthetic. It features a gabled roof, optional stone accents, and a covered porch that feels right at home on a Boerne or Fredericksburg property. It's our most popular model in the region.
The Hill Country is one of the strongest short-term rental markets in Texas, especially in Fredericksburg, Wimberley, and Dripping Springs. Regulations vary by municipality — Fredericksburg has specific STR permitting, while unincorporated county areas are generally more permissive. An Elbow Room ADU is built to full residential code and is rental-ready from day one.
Configure your ADU or schedule a consultation. We'll visit your property and help you explore what's possible on your land.