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2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths

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Exterior
Lodge - river/pool side view.  Wing with 3 bedrooms & basement suite.
Lodge bedroom wing. Each of the 3 rooms has a private, exterior entrance.
Main Entrance & Barnhouse  street side. We have a security gate - it's open here
View from lodge bedroom wing.   All bedrooms open out to valley view.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 23427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Enjoy the area

Map
Blanco, TX
  • Popular LocationBlanco State Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationReal Ale Brewing Company13 min drive
  • Popular LocationVaaler Creek Golf Club20 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Barnhouse Private Loft

2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Barnhouse Room #1

1 King Bed

Barnhouse Room #2

1 Queen Bed

Lodge Downstairs Suite

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Lodge Suite A

1 King Bed

Lodge Suite B

1 King Bed

Lodge Suite C

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Barnhouse - Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Barnhouse - Loft

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Barnhouse Main Living Room

Toilet

Lodge Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Lodge Main Living Room

Toilet

Lodge Suite A

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lodge Suite B

Toilet · Shower only

Lodge Suite C

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths

River Info - If central Texas is experiencing a drought, the river level can be very low or dry. We are happy to answer any questions. It's a beautiful river valley.

The Blanco River Retreat consists of TWO newly renovated houses situated on 6 riverfront, rolling acres nestled in the heart of the hill county between Wimberley and Blanco, Texas - within a 15-45 minute drive from most hill country destinations. Blanco River Retreat was featured in Texas Monthly magazine as a top rated vacation spot.

The Retreat comfortably accommodate 23 guests with 5 private bedrooms and 2 bedrooms that can be private or shared. Less bunking up and more privacy!

There is plenty of room in the lodge house for everyone to congregate and enjoy each other, yet the two houses allow plenty of space for everyone to spread out as well - a great feature to have in a property. The two houses are approx 100 yards a part.

You will have easy access to 255 yards of the beautiful Blanco River - that's over 2 football fields long y'all. We have easy river rock beach access to the river and have varying depths in our section of the river - all dependent on rainfall of course. .

Our Main Lodge is 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms featuring plenty of entertaining space, 3 private bedrooms with baths and a recreational/bunk room suite. Each bedroom has a king sized bed and a private full bathroom. The downstairs bunk room/suite has a queen bed and twin bed (bunk style) in a semi- private corner room, and a queen pull-out sofa bed with a premium mattress in the open area with a smart TV with Direct TV, wet bar, mini fridge, full bathroom, and direct access to outside.

Our farmhouse inspired converted barn is 2 bedrooms, 1 large shared loft and 2.5 baths. The barn-house has two bedrooms downstairs (one king bedroom and one queen bedroom). Both rooms share a large full bathroom and a half bath on the first floor. An exterior staircase leads to an adorable farmhouse loft that is perfect for families, a teen hang out, or like minded guests. The upstairs loft has a full bathroom, 2 queen beds, 1 full sized bed, a pull out sofa, smart TV and DVD and a table and chairs for games/puzzles, etc.

The two kitchens are new with all major appliances and fully stocked with dishes, silverware, bar ware and serve ware.

The property also features a large, resort style swimming pool, an over-sized hot tub large enough to seat 10 people, and a cozy fire pit. All in a beautiful spot in the Blanco River valley. THE POOL IS NOT HEATED.

Both houses have amazing views and direct access to the Blanco river. We welcome you all to come sit by the river and make life long memories with those you love.

SURVEILLANCE NOTE: There a security camera mounted on the barn-house. This is more than 100 yards away from the pool and river areas.

Please check out our Instagram and Facebook pages (@blancoriverretreat) for more videos and photos.

We do require a rental agreement and individual waivers from your group.

***EVENTS & WEDDINGS***
We love small, intimate events and we provide a beautiful valley back-drop. Our event headcount limit is 30 (with a limit of 23 residing at the property).

Please note, if you intend to have more than the max occupancy of 23 people on the property during your stay for a party or special event, please let us know of your plans in your Vrbo inquiry.

We do require you sign an event contract. Thank you!

Property manager

Cathy Darrow
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NOTE: We have open staircases, decks, and river.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact management for details.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Signed Rental Agreement is Required. Each adult must sign a Waiver of Liability. No fireworks or loud noise.
If your reservation is an Instant Book (no prior approval by owner), you must have phone or email conversation with owner 24 hours after booking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Contact management for details.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blanco

Located in Blanco, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Vaaler Creek Golf Club and Texas Hills Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jacob's Well Natural Area and Blanco State Park. The Island and Exotic Resort Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Blanco, TX

What's nearby

  • Hill Country Lavender Farm - 9 min drive
  • Blanco State Park - 11 min drive
  • Real Ale Brewing Company - 13 min drive
  • Vaaler Creek Golf Club - 20 min drive
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Redbud Cafe - 11 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 11 min drive
  • Hacienda El Charro - 11 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 11 min drive
  • Old 300 BBQ - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Blanco State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Vaaler Creek Golf Club and Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm. Potter's Creek Park and Jacob's Well Natural Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property!
This is a absolutely beautiful property! Cathy was extremely easy to work with and I really appreciated her communication. Both houses were beautifully decorated with many essentials and the property itself was so peaceful and private. Thank you again Cathy, we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property!!
We had an amazing time at this property celebrating my son's birthday. Cathy was great to work with and extremely helpful. It was very clean and so peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property to host a small celebration
Amazing property which has a well-stocked kitchen with many entertainment places to host family events. We couldn't have asked for a better place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
I cannot say enough about how fantastic this place is!! We gathered for Christmas to honor 4 generations and it was more special than I even imagined. The kitchen was incredibly equipped!! We had everything we needed to prepare, cook, & serve 20 of us. In fact, the best set up I’ve had with any house I’ve rented. The host was available for all we needed, and prioritized the importance of our stay. The beds, the amenities, the property itself was so comfortable and accessible. From our family kickball game, to fire pit chats, to hot tub use….there was more than enough to make our time together truly special. I would love to rent again in the summer and be able to use the pool! It’s a beautiful place!! Thank you Cathy for all you’ve done to make this an experience! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for Coporate Retreat
This place is perfect for our corporate retreat. We had our planiing, soeakers and exercises in the lodge and our leadership team also stayed at the lodge. The barn and the downstairs at the lodge was perfect for everyone else. We all especially enjoyed the architecture of the two homes. The pool area was also nice and looked great at night. We also enjoyed all if the deer. The manager was kind, checked in often and had a nice note and bottle of wine for us. Would have been great if if there was water in the creek yet nonetheless it was a great experience and wed stay again. Wed love to see tbe owner build another guest house with 3 to 4 more bedrooms on the same property. Only other nice touch cpuld be some steing lights in front and back for more light. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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