Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a large painting, and a variety of seating arrangements including a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
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A large house with a blue roof, surrounded by a lush landscape and a cliff.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.
A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Spicewood, TX
  • Place, Krause Springs
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Pace Bend Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Garage apartment - Bedroom #5

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs bedroom # 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4 - garage apt

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Guest Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spicewood

Located in Spicewood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Krause Springs and Spicewood Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Travis and Milton Reimers Ranch Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Poodies Hilltop Roadhouse and The Backyard. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and rock climbing.
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Spicewood, TX

What's nearby

  • Krause Springs - 24 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Lake Travis - 25 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Poodies Hilltop Roadhouse - 25 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Pace Bend Park - 30 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Spicewood Vineyards - 30 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Winston's : Coffee + Provisions + Pizza - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Angels Icehouse - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪J5 Steakhouse - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Opie's BBQ - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$3,049, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat on the Pedernales River At Stone Home Ranch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Poodies Hilltop Roadhouse, Lake Travis and Krause Springs. Spicewood Vineyards and Pedernales Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adventurous hill country get away

Beautiful property, gracious host. A great mix of relaxation and adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family getaway

Amazing property. Definitely off the beaten path but beautiful, serene, and homey. Would definitely stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
HOMEY ... yes, I feel that is a great descriptive word to use for Stone HOME Ranch. So happy to hear when our guest enjoy the property as much as we do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We loved this wolderful home, the views were amazing, my daughter loved every minute of it and did not want to leave
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Place

All loved the home and scenic beauty of the area. Our 92 yo Mom even began painting again. Excellent getaway for all ages. Owner treated us very well!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Stone Home Ranch seems to inspire the artist in all of us, it's rewarding to hear this about the Archer family's eldest member, heart warming.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and property

My friends and I had a wonderful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Bryan, I am happy that you and your friends had time together to celebrate a birthday at Stone Home Ranch. I can't wait to have you visit again, hopefully soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Property!

We loved our stay & hope to come back again soon. The house was spectacular, the kitchen was very well-stocked, the outdoor living area was breathtaking & the river was lots of fun! What more can I say - u will love it too!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

What a cool unique property! The house is perfect for a big group. It seems far out, but pretty easy to get to bee cave and surrounding places, 10/10 would do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father's Day

The house is so Charming! Beautiful grounds nice furnishings, and lots of pretty art everywhere. Close to wineries, and great restaurants. THE VIEW is spectacular. We hope to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

Loved the house, the view and the privacy of this home. Everything we needed was there. Plenty of space for our family. We rate this a 5 star, owners always quick to respond. Thank you for opening your home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Candace! We hope to see you again, y'all were a fantastic group of guests!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Serene, remote, and extremely well furnished

I had my parents in from NM for their wedding anniversary along w/ my sister and brother in law. What a great time we had at Stone Home Ranch! My parents are still talking about it. The home is extremely well furnished, not like typical vacation rental, and very remote/serene.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Heartwarming to know that our guest have the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. I love hearing that others can experience the tranquility and beauty that Stone Home Ranch offers. Thank you M S for such a nice review. I do hope that you visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical!

I hosted my friends and family here for a going away party. The property was truly a magical space for us and my guests were absolutely stunned with the sheer beauty of the land, wild flowers, and the home. I could not recommend this property enough! A big thank you to Wendy for all of her time in helping me make this happen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Long weekend getaway with our family and this property was amazing. Absolutely stunning and better than we expected. The house had everything we needed and the outdoor areas were absolutely amazing. We did a little hiking down by the Pedernales, watched the stunning sunrise from the back porch, fed the chickens and collected the eggs. It was an unforgettable weekend and Wendy was so great. Thank you for sharing your little piece of Heaven with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rubio Micro-Wedding

The property is amazing! The beauty and comfort it added to our very special event made our time even more spectacular! The photos our photographer got were stunning! The host, Wendy, was beyond helpful and a joy to work with. I would recommend this property to anyone that wants to take in the Hill Country beauty and forget about all of your worries. I would love to spend more time here just taking it all in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Stone Home Ranch was the perfect weekend getaway. Our family made many great memories at this beautiful hill country home. The home has plenty of room for everyone and lots of space to hang out alone or with family. The views are totally breathtaking and the beautiful landscaping around the home was amazing. The kitchen is well equipped and there was plenty of space to eat together inside or out. Wendy was very helpful and quickly responded to all questions making our stay the best. We loved this vacation property so much that we will definitely be back. Thanks Wendy for being an awesome host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for the stellar review! It’s so nice to have guest that see the beauty at SHR.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Family Getaway!!!!

My family had an excellent time relaxing at this fabulous home and exploring the local area. Our children (ages 18, 17, 15, 9 and 6) all enjoyed lounging around the house watchin movies, exploring the river, looking at the amazing stars and, of course, feeding Pepe, Lefty and Poncho! We went ziplining, hung out a day at Krause springs and visited enchanted rock state park during our stay, all of which were tremendous fun. My 18 year old son and I saw a local blues legend, WC Clark, at Poodies, which was the highlight of his trip. I cannot say enough on how much we enjoyed this wonderful home and the local area.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Bill and Family, It always tickles my heart to hear that others enjoy Stone Home Ranch and the area as much as I do. Thank you for this awesome review and thank you for being our guest, I do hope to have you and your family again in the future as our guest. Sincerely, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Views

Family of four (5 & 7) stayed for a couple days during spring break. The house is pretty darn awesome.. and that’s the “worst” part. What an awesome property. The views are amazing, the river (albeit low) was awesome for hiking, fishing, wadding and relaxing. We spent the vast majority of time outside and even the chickens provided the kids with some entertainment, including gathering eggs. Wendy was awesome, we’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique respite

After going through two lock gates we find a beautiful home tucked away from loads of people. The house was immaculate. It had a quaint trough for a pool which was large enough for six adults and four kids. Tight but fun for visiting and drinking. It was a little hike to the creek below and it was low. However. That did not stop us from kayaking and having fun. The evenings on the back porch was a perfect place to view the hills and the sunset. It was a winner in our book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you for the great review! And for being the perfect guest!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Girls Getaway

Our long weekend at Stone Home Ranch could not have been better. As we drove through the gate we were immediately struck by the beauty of the property and it only got better as we got our first glimpse of the house. It is a beautiful stone home, build entirely from stones gathered and uncut from the area. Dylan met us and gave us the tour of the home and grounds and was gracious and helpful in every way. We didn't want to leave the property because it is so gorgeous so we had Kathleen at the Tomato Happy Hour market cater and deliver our delicious evening meals. She uses all fresh ingredients and was super accommodating in every way. We loved sitting on the patio, in the chairs on the river bank and walking the road viewing wildlife! This was a place for beauty, contemplation, laughter and prayer for our group of ladies and we can't wait to go back. We returned home refreshed and grateful for a wonderful weekend together. Thank you Wendy for sharing your home with us and for being so great to work with.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that others see and feel the beauty and tranquility that is offered at Stone Home Ranch. Beautiful review .... thank you Jane and friends for allowing me to share my 'slice of heaven'.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing

We had a wonderful time at Stone Home Ranch following camp pickup for our daughters. The house has great amenities and Willy the ranch hand is very helpful. The house is perfect for folks who want to get away from it all and are happy staying put and enjoying the views, which are spectacular. The area is very peaceful! Unfortunately, we were with kids who wanted to do water-related things so we found ourselves driving distances every day. Anywhere your kids would want to go (Lake LBJ, Barton Springs, Hamilton Pool, etc.) takes about 30 mins - 1 hour each way. We were pleasantly surprised that there was some water in the river behind the house, but it's not much. Also, going down to the river is a commitment -- about 100 very steep stairs. It's not something you want young children or elderly doing unsupervised, if at all. Hopefully, the water levels will come back soon making the trek worth it.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2020
Paulina, Thank you for taking the time to review Stone Home Ranch, I love the sincerness in your words. I too hope that our drought is over soon and that the lakes and rivers fill up. One good thing about the current lower levels of the Pedernales is that it can feel safe for smaller children to play in (smile) and we have those cold springs that feed into that area below the house to cool you off, when you hit a pocket.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pure relaxation!

Pure relaxation! From enjoying the outstanding scenic views from the beautiful patios to cruising the river in the kayaks, Stone Home Ranch is simply a perfect setting to get away from it all and unwind. SHR is a gorgeous property and, as one of the other reviewers noted, the pictures really don’t do the home justice. The house is spacious, clean, well maintained and has all the amenities. The views, especially from the second floor patio, are awesome and the evenings are quiet and peaceful. There aren’t many other houses nearby to be making a lot of noise. With the current drought, there wasn’t a lot of water flowing in the river. But, the section flowing by SHR is relatively deep and had plenty of water for playing around with the kayaks. Finally, it was pleasure dealing with Wendy. Easy to contact and very prompt with responses. I would have no hesitation recommending SHR to a friend! I hope to get back someday as I forgot my fishing pole on this stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Wendy , I am once again leasing out Stone Home Ranch and noticed that I did not respond to your very kind review, thank you ! I have updated the inside of our home and would love to have you as a guest again in the future. Best to you ! Wendy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Relaxing, yet Adventurous Getaway!

I live in NYC, and needless to say, it is very important to get away from the rapid pace of this city. And trust me, I have heard (and looked into) so many of the gimmicky vacation stays. But I went to Stone Home Ranch, and literally was hooked. And have been back many times since. The architecture is incredible. All the stone and detail work is something you really don't find often. Though it is a large home (can easily fit like 10 people!), it is very cozy. Definitely a home away from home. Great master bathroom amenities. And a gorgeous dining room/outside patio area. Perhaps my favorite thing about it is the view. It has an absolutely stunning view. Right when I look out, you are just begged to go down and get in one of the kayaks to explore the terrain. Cliffs, water, views, horses...there really isn't anything else you could want. It is also close to Austin, in case you want to go sightseeing in that unique city. Or go to hear some of its music. Whether you want a tranquil romantic getaway... or you have family where everyone wants to do something different....Stone Home Ranch is my choice. Truly beautiful.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Lauren, I am touched that you feel what I feel when staying at Stone Home Ranch. Being a prior home for our family, I feel like I am very partial to the true beauty and tranquility that it does offer. Thank you for the lovely review ! Come back to see us soon !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fun Trip!

What a fantastic trip we had to Stone Home Ranch! Our multi generational group had a ball! From Willy's friendly greeting and helpful manner to the many "nooks" in which to get away and relax, our stay at this comfortable home was very enjoyable. The home has a true "away from it all" feel. the views of the river and canyon are beautiful. our family loved kayaking and swimming (it was so nice to have 2 kayaks and floats at the property for us to use). we all loved sitting and visiting on the lower level patio and on the upper balcony off of the library. perfect for soaking in the beautiful scenery - the stars really are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas!! The home is very well furnished, the kitchen well stocked with any dishes, utensils and glassware you may need. the artwork is unique and beautiful. the property is well maintained and fun to explore. a couple of things to note: the property is fairly remote. I looked, but must've missed directions to the house. google maps does not help. we did end up finding and not getting lost, but took a fair amount of time to map out directions for ourselves. our group was not bothered by this, but it would've been nice to know in advance - there is a large resident pet lizard who lives in a clear tank on the upper level. our kids had fun observing and reading about him. the hike down (and back up) is quite steep, but as the description states, worth the effort. those with very young kids or older folks with health issues may want to enjoy the river from above. thank you very much for a fabulous place to have our family vacation! we had everything we needed and more!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
It is always rewarding to get such nice reviews and knowing that our guest get to unwind and relax at our property. Prior to the 2011 wildfires in our area, Stone Home Ranch was on a nameless road, using the Fall Creek mailbox for an address. After firemen had trouble finding us as the fires came very close to our home, the road was named, after the original ranch name back in the early 90's, HUPEDO Ranch Road. Unfortunately, some maps or GPS are not up to date with our proper address. Again, thank you for the kind review, hoping to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time with family in a truly unique place. All the kids and grandkids had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic View of the Texas Hill Country

Big beautiful house right on the Pedernales River. Quiet country setting, perfect for a family gathering. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th anniversary weekend

We had a wonderful weekend in this lovely home, playing in the river just down the hill, and enjoying our time in the hill country to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary! Wendy was an excellent hostess and very responsive to any questions that we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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