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North Star Cove
Hosted by Joel · Llano, Texas
4 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet
Joel is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
All to yourself
96% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
What to expect
Dome
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
No pets
Potable water available
Showers available
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
Wifi available
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
Late check-out may be availableOn arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Lodging
1 site
Instant book
Hill Country Stargazing Dome
100%
(18)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Showers
Picnic table
Reviews
99% Recommend63 ratings · 46 reviews
As a family of four adults, we enjoyed our stay at North Cove Star. It was a private and peaceful environment. It was close enough to downtown Llano with a good choice of restaurants. The dome had all the necessary amenities. Joel, the host, thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
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Maria H.
8 months on Hipcamp
We absolutely loved the dome! It was so private and serene. Beautiful views of the sunset in the evening and deer passing by in the morning. The dome itself was clean, well designed, and well appointed (down to the airfryer and adjustable desk with a monitor!). The bed was really comfortable with no shortage of linens and the A/C was nice an powerful! It was a very short drive from Llano, close to Enchanted Rock, and just far enough from Austin to feel like a true getaway. Hands-down an amazing experience!
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Samantha M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Unique glamping experience, beautifully located with exceptional peace a quite. Facilities are clean, and kept to high standards. Nearby Llano is a welcoming city with historical attractions, also several of the Texas State Parks that are unique and worth visiting. Star gazing was amazing!
A definite repeat!
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Alba N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
A fantastic getaway! It's comfortable and has all that you need to glamp under the stars.
Stephanie U.
3 reviews
I love my stay at the dome it was extremely relaxing and peaceful. It was such a restful place. Giving the nice feeling of being in the middle of nature but only 15mins from a town that had everything I needed. The dome itself was wonderful with the view from the bedroom to a full bathroom and fast wifi. I spent my whole time at the dome getting a few days of R&R after a deployment and left feeling fully recovered and at peace.
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Mesha S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
What a great place to stay! We really enjoyed our two night stay to watch storms, sunsets, and stars
Noah R.
1 year on Hipcamp
The dome at North Star Cove was absolute perfection!!
Our family (my husband & our 2 daughters) had an absolute blast and enjoyed getting away & immersing ourselves in nature!
The fold out couch in the living room worked great for our 2 elementary aged kids.
Plenty of linens and blankets and pillows.
The bathroom and shower & kitchen were very nice! Air conditioners worked very well, and there’s a standing fan as well.
We built a campfire, stargazed, played horseshoes, made s'mores, used the tree swing, and just had an AMAZING time together as a family!
The outhouse bathroom was in great condition as well.
The town of Llano was SO cute! We enjoyed the famous Cooper’s BBQ. The drive alone to North Star Cove was just simply gorgeous!
We definitely want to return one day, and we highly recommend North Star Cove to anyone wanting to unplug and get away either as a couple or as a family!!! The Llano hill country is good for the soul!
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Kristi W.
1 year on Hipcamp
The dome at North Star Ranch was incredible. The land is beautifully maintained, the dome has all the creature comforts you may want, and the night sky is breathtaking. 12 out of 10 recommended staying here!
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Cara D.
5 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
my partner and I's trip to the north star cove dome was exceptional. Rather difficult to find the location at night so try your best to arrive during day time hours. Joel was an excellent communicator and provided us with a gorgeous, secluded, and serene space to unwind and enjoy each other in. Everything was very clean and cozy. Truly such a fun experience and easily accessible for folks in san antonio/austin! Would absolutely reccomend!
P.S. I also left a sentimental teddy bear behind at the Dome and Joel was kind enough to ship him back to me! Very kind host.
Valley O.
5 years on Hipcamp
Joel’s land was gorgeous! We were able to see some wildlife, have a campfire, and most importantly for me.. get to watch all the stars. It was great to relax under the stars and get away from all the distractions of the world. It was truly a starry trance, and it was the best peaceful getaway anyone could ask for. Very private & quiet! Definitely book with Joel. You won’t regret it!! 🤩
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Justin C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
16 ft car ·
Campsite #1
Beautiful space! Nice to have a shower and toilet available. My dogs really enjoyed being able to roam around :)
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Erin W.
2 reviews
Wonderful spot and the most responsive, helpful and accommodating host in Joel. To be fair we had the site to ourselves and spring flowers and sunset amazing! The warm open air shower is really welcome and very nicely done, lovely clean proper toilet too! We had the use of open pit fire, picnic table and BBQ, all luxurious when you are bringing out your camping gear from London UK. Very well located for some key small towns to visit around you. Would recommend.
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Kathy M.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #3
This campsite wasn’t what we expected. I don’t know if it was because of the situation (day of the eclipse) or if it was normal. There were a lot of people camped there - not at all “private”. Ended up waiting more than 2 hours to get into the campsite we had booked, even with the host on-site. No flush toilets (portapotty), no showers, no water at all. Apparently, their water tank ran dry - and the refill truck the host promised never showed up. (Luckily, we had some water with us.) Surprised at the amount of road noise, especially at night - it overpowered the sounds of nature around us. Tom was a really friendly, nice guy that wanted everyone to have a good stay. But overall, North Cove didn’t live up to our expectations.
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Dawn H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Campsite #4
Not sure which one is #4. Top of hill? Great site, near restrooms and water, good views.
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Barbara R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Campsite #1
Great spot located atop a hill with a nice view. Great amenities like a flush toilet and outdoor shower. Unfortunately we arrived at the start of a thunderstorm and had to pack up the tent and leave pre-dawn before the high winds got to us. But would have loved to stayed longer and would recommend this spit to anyone! Also Joel was very responsive to my inquiries when I got there! Thank you!!
Sterling W.
4 reviews
The campsite is great! So close to the nature. We have been there to see eclipse totality. Unforgettable experience. Joel is a best host.
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Andrew R.
2 years on Hipcamp
I was easy to find campsite #3 has an excellent view of the setting Sun and the north valley. Bathroom and outdoor shower were clean. I enjoyed talking to Joel about his plans to take the property to the next level. Definitely will stay there again.
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Miguel B.
5 reviews
Quiet, beautiful view, great facilities, 15 min from Llano
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Daniel W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Campsite #1
Nice setting. I camped up on the hill in the shade of a beautiful oak tree. Tent or awning stakes go in easy! Joel was helpful and gave me a refund when I left a day early.
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Barbara R.
2 reviews
Joel's property is an elevated paradise. I happened to camp during the eclipse in April 2024. Besides this once in a lifetime solar event, warm weather camping came with a sky filled with stars, horizon views and an explosion of wildflowers like something out of a movie.
What really stuck out to me was that there were no mosquitoes yet the property was buzzing with birds and felt so alive.
You owe it to yourself to check this place out.
Ian F.
6 reviews
100/10 would come here a million times over! Joel was wonderful, the land was wonderful, the stars were wonderful, the totality was one for the books.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!
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Molly W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Joel the host is amazing, we went during Eclipse 2024. This property is in beautiful hill country. There is only one dome to grab so get it quick. Joel was very attentive to all his guest. He had extra firewood, made sure all guest had eclipse glasses. Saw his shovel being passed around to the tent campers. He owns an electric F150, so there is a charging station on property too! He’s a fun guy to have laughs with at the fire pit.
The Dome is a must stay especially if you want the comforts of sleeping under the stars with all the comforts of being home in your own comfy bed. I mean having a/c in this Texas heat and including WiFi. The perfect get away for a couples retreat, or girls weekend like we did. Easy access to day trips for hiking, Llano river and restaurants. Let’s not forget Fredericksburg for your wine at the campfire. You want to see our beautiful Texas wild flowers in springtime or every star in the sky this is 5🌟
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Barbara G.
2 years on Hipcamp
We absolutely loved our stay at North Star Cove! The dome was a super unique place and definitely a very comfortable glamping experience. The property is huge which makes you feel like you’re the only ones out there - AND the dome sits up on a hill overlooking the TX hill country. There is a giant bay window right in front of the bed and it was super nice to look out in the morning/stargaze at night. Plus the bed is king sized + super comfortable which is very much appreciated.
We planned on visiting some nearby attractions but ended up spending most of our time unwinding at the dome! Joel was a wonderful host and very attentive during the whole booking process. It was a very much needed staycation and we will 100% be staying here again.
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Madison B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Joel, not only a great guy, has a great piece of Texas for anyone looking for a quiet stay. Nice campsites with easy fire pits and plenty of space. The shower and bathroom are very nice, definitely the cherry on top.
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Hunter F.
2 years on Hipcamp
Excellent hospitality and communication with Joel! The site has stunning views!! Sunsets! And breath taking beautiful stars at night! Clean bathroom, large outdoor hot shower, and fast WiFi was the chef’s kiss! Joel’s place is a slice of heaven to relax and enjoy the land, I felt extra safe with the gated entry, and it’s close to Enchanted Rock Park. Loved it!!
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Amy Lynn G.
3 reviews
We loved our stay. The site is private and beautiful. The bathroom is clean and nice. The outdoor shower (with hot water) was a plus. Stargazing was phenomenal.
There's not a ton to do at the site, but there are a few state parks in the area. We drove an hour to Colorado Bend State Park to see Gorman Falls.
I like to camp to escape so this was perfect.
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Nicole B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Great spot. Love the starry nights and the peaceful calm.
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Hugh F.
4 reviews
The campsite feels remote but still easily accessible, and the amenities were clean, new, and felt very intentionally built. It's also really close to Enchanted Rock State Park. The host was also very helpful and quick to respond to questions.
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Jaime L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Great tent camping. Loved the bathroom and the wi-fi. Can’t wait to return.
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Hugh F.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent ·
Campsite #1
Joel's place was as described. Everything we needed was available and then some. I would definitely go back. His place has the right amount of space and is open to the cosmos. Enjoy!
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Chris B.
2 reviews
Location
Llano, Llano, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Joel H.
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