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El Castell - on the Llano River [Entire Property - 4 Cabins]
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon
Bedroom 5
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
6 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
El Castell - on the Llano River [Entire Property - 4 Cabins]
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Hill Country at "El Castell". Nestled along the banks of the spring-fed Llano River we provide 4 cabins which serves as the perfect get-a-way from the hustle and bustle of city life, or home base to explore the outdoors.
Located across the street from the charming Castell General Store where you can enjoy great beers and one of the best burgers in Texas!
River swims, area hikes, fly fishing, hunting for topaz, llanite, quartz, exploring hill country towns await!
If you are looking for a quiet remote place to get away, this is the place! Bring your bikes, kayaks (or you can rent ours!), fly rods/fishing poles and relax + enjoy. We are located across the street from the Castell General Store so make sure you drop into and get yourself a cold beer and 3/4 lb burger (Best Burger in Texas, promise!). They jokingly call it "Luckenbach by the Llano River" according to an article written by Texas Monthly...so come for a few days or longer and really decompress, relax and breathe in the beautiful Texas Hill Country air or watch shooting stars streak across the sky.
With this booking, you will have access to the entire 3-acre property on the Llano River which includes our beautiful Llano River waterfront - and the privacy therein.
The main 2 cabins, which we call "Main House", are about 75 feet from the riverfront and are connected by a large breezeway deck with each cabin a total of 952 sq. ft. each. These are Cabins C & D.
We also have 2 individual cabins offset out front (closer to the road) that are also completely self-sufficient at 427 sq. ft. each. These are Cabins A & B.
Don't forget to rent Kayaks or Bikes for the entirety of your stay!
Just go to the heading "Featured Experiences" on our website @ castellcabins.com
Located across the street from the charming Castell General Store where you can enjoy great beers and one of the best burgers in Texas!
River swims, area hikes, fly fishing, hunting for topaz, llanite, quartz, exploring hill country towns await!
If you are looking for a quiet remote place to get away, this is the place! Bring your bikes, kayaks (or you can rent ours!), fly rods/fishing poles and relax + enjoy. We are located across the street from the Castell General Store so make sure you drop into and get yourself a cold beer and 3/4 lb burger (Best Burger in Texas, promise!). They jokingly call it "Luckenbach by the Llano River" according to an article written by Texas Monthly...so come for a few days or longer and really decompress, relax and breathe in the beautiful Texas Hill Country air or watch shooting stars streak across the sky.
With this booking, you will have access to the entire 3-acre property on the Llano River which includes our beautiful Llano River waterfront - and the privacy therein.
The main 2 cabins, which we call "Main House", are about 75 feet from the riverfront and are connected by a large breezeway deck with each cabin a total of 952 sq. ft. each. These are Cabins C & D.
We also have 2 individual cabins offset out front (closer to the road) that are also completely self-sufficient at 427 sq. ft. each. These are Cabins A & B.
Don't forget to rent Kayaks or Bikes for the entirety of your stay!
Just go to the heading "Featured Experiences" on our website @ castellcabins.com
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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El Castell on the Llano River [Cabins C + D]
El Castell on the Llano River [Cabins C + D]
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 5 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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: 50
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Llano
Located in Llano, this cabin is on the waterfront. Seaquist House and Mason County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Walking Labyrinth and Todd Mountain. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Castell, TX
What's nearby
- Llano River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Main Street - 50 min drive - 79.8 km
- National Museum of the Pacific War - 52 min drive - 81.3 km
- Enchanted Rock Fissure - 53 min drive - 81.7 km
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area - 54 min drive - 88.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Castell General Store - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
6 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great river cabin
Mark M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pete P.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Crawfish Open
Pete P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jarod B.
13 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location for friends and family
Jarod B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allison C.
6 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay with great amenities!
Allison C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Henry L.
27 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay on the river!
Henry L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ben P.
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Ben P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anupriya G.
12 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time
Anupriya G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen B.
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends and the Llano
Kathleen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jen W.
1 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hill Country spot
Jen W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob W.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of heaven
Jacob W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda L.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesomeness
Linda L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Grego L.
20 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Luxury on the Llano
Grego L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Karl H.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabins on the Llano
Karl H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
steven h.
27 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
steven h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia O.
15 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort in Castell
Patricia O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt E.
27 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great weekend at the river
Matt E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay G.
2 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect rustic cycling getaway!
Lindsay G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
megan h.
8 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for multiple families!
megan h.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dina M.
15 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found a Gem
Dina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason N.
16 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for our hill country holiday!
Jason N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ry B.
1 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect weekend
Ry B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Henry L.
20 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
Henry L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
About the host
Hosted by Castell Land Company
The Castell Land Company was founded by a group of young entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts in order to purchase, develop, and share beautiful rural tracts of land. We create outdoor escapes and wonderful experiences. El Castell is our first project and we are excited to share our home with you!
Why they chose this property
If you get one chance to show someone what Texas is all about, you go to the Texas Hill Country. But the Hill Country is a 25-county region, far too large to see in one day. So you’ve got to focus on the best part of the Hill Country, Castell Texas. It’s isolated. There’s a river for fishing or kayaking, and the landscape is in pristine condition. It’s the water, the wildlife, the wide-open spaces, the hills, and the granite. And it’s all in Castell, on the Llano River.
The Llano River is a spring-fed stream of the Edwards Plateau and is widely known for its scenic beauty and home to the Guadalupe Bass, the Texas state fish. Sometimes referred to as the "Texas Trout" because of its fondness for faster flowing water and its fighting ability when hooked. (TPWD also stock 2500+ Rainbow trout in the winter months).
The stone here is scientifically proven to be older than the dinosaurs and you can’t help but feel a recharge from what is referred to as the Llano Uplift. An ancient geological phenomenon where many Native Americans chose to settle and later a group of Germans called the society of freethinkers. To this day, some of the descendants reside in the area.
At night, you’ll get distracted by shooting stars as you stare into the middle of the Milky Way. And although maybe seven people live there, you’ll feel right at home at the Castell General Store. And, when you have to show someone your ideal version of Texas, tell them you’re going to Castell. And when they ask, “What’s Castell?”, you don’t have to tell them anything. Show them your pictures of the river in a canoe or kayak and then end the day in rocking chairs under the sky.
That will be your answer.
P.S. Castell now has the distinction of being the oldest surviving settlement in Llano County.
The Llano River is a spring-fed stream of the Edwards Plateau and is widely known for its scenic beauty and home to the Guadalupe Bass, the Texas state fish. Sometimes referred to as the "Texas Trout" because of its fondness for faster flowing water and its fighting ability when hooked. (TPWD also stock 2500+ Rainbow trout in the winter months).
The stone here is scientifically proven to be older than the dinosaurs and you can’t help but feel a recharge from what is referred to as the Llano Uplift. An ancient geological phenomenon where many Native Americans chose to settle and later a group of Germans called the society of freethinkers. To this day, some of the descendants reside in the area.
At night, you’ll get distracted by shooting stars as you stare into the middle of the Milky Way. And although maybe seven people live there, you’ll feel right at home at the Castell General Store. And, when you have to show someone your ideal version of Texas, tell them you’re going to Castell. And when they ask, “What’s Castell?”, you don’t have to tell them anything. Show them your pictures of the river in a canoe or kayak and then end the day in rocking chairs under the sky.
That will be your answer.
P.S. Castell now has the distinction of being the oldest surviving settlement in Llano County.
What makes this property unique
Traveling has the ability to take you out of your daily routine and into new surroundings and experiences which can reset your body and mind. Even planning a trip can have a fantastic effect on the body – it boosts happiness and feels rewarding. Not only does travel reduce stress but it expands the mind. This keeps the mind sharp, increases creativity, and helps personal growth.
We believe “El Castell” offers travelers a chance re-boot their mental health and wellbeing in every form – body, mind and soul – while designed to enhance and inspire the pursuit of health, balance, mindfulness, and connectivity.
Our spring-fed Llano River water has the ability to re-mineralize the tissues of the body and provide a magical healing effect because the water is naturally structured thru a vortex motion as it hydrates the cells flushing, regulating, and cleaning the cells.
The body’s electrical charge is strengthened and if you were to test the bio-field of the body with kinesiology you might find the energetic field around the body increases in strength. In fact, the mere sight and sound of water can induce a flood of neurochemicals that promote wellness, increase blood flow to the brain and heart and induce relaxation.
…We encourage you to think of us as a destination to travel, get in the water, and improve your relax, recharge and reset.
We believe “El Castell” offers travelers a chance re-boot their mental health and wellbeing in every form – body, mind and soul – while designed to enhance and inspire the pursuit of health, balance, mindfulness, and connectivity.
Our spring-fed Llano River water has the ability to re-mineralize the tissues of the body and provide a magical healing effect because the water is naturally structured thru a vortex motion as it hydrates the cells flushing, regulating, and cleaning the cells.
The body’s electrical charge is strengthened and if you were to test the bio-field of the body with kinesiology you might find the energetic field around the body increases in strength. In fact, the mere sight and sound of water can induce a flood of neurochemicals that promote wellness, increase blood flow to the brain and heart and induce relaxation.
…We encourage you to think of us as a destination to travel, get in the water, and improve your relax, recharge and reset.
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