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RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat

RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat

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Shady Deck with views of expansive grounds and River
Welcome To RiverNook
Start The Day with a River Sunrise
Kitchenette features Mini Fridge, Microwave, Toaster Oven and Coffee Maker and Dining Table
Queen Bed and 2 Recliners

Overview of RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Bastrop County, TX
  • Popular LocationBastrop State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Pines Golf Club11 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Bastrop14 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat

There's this place that allows you to forget about the world... 
Enjoy discounts when booking 3 nights or more!


RiverNook is a pet friendly, zen inspired retreat located on the banks of the beautiful Colorado River in Bastrop Texas. You’ll lose yourself on our shady sculptured grounds, three sitting decks, a lighted fishing deck, a swimming platform, outdoor grilling and dining pavilion and, you’ll love our zenhammocks. You’ll find it hard to believe you’re only 2 miles from downtown Bastrop.

The property is truly Zen Central with access to the river where water activities are popular. You’ll be surrounded by the sounds of the water flowing by and hundreds of bird songs. It is the perfect Zencation spot!


Please Note: While the house is private, grounds may be shared from time to time with guests from our sister property RiversEdge, located on the same grounds. However, the grounds are large with ample patios and spaces for all.
We have a feeling, like so many others over the years, you'll fall in love with RiverNook.


The Space


RiverNook is a cozy relaxing garage apartment. It does have a flight of stairs at the entry. The space is 400 square feet with a Queen bed, kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, dining table and mini fridge. There's even an outdoor grilling and dining pavilion! 


A large Smart TV allows you to access your favorite apps and Our High Speed Wi-Fi extends over a good portion of the property for you modern convenience types!

It's a beautiful relaxing setting where you can truly forget about the world.


We love having well behaved pets explore the grounds with their families. We do have a $75.00 per pet per stay fee that helps keep us pet friendly. The maximum number of pets for this property is 3. Emotional Support Animals are not  service animals and will be charged the fee. If you did not include and pay for your pets in the reservation, please inform us of the number of pets joining you during your stay, we can bill your card or you can leave it with us before you leave. (Please see house rules for pets)


Whether a romantic getaway or a weekday, week or weekend adventure, we are sure that RiverNook will delight the nature lover inside and rejuvenate your soul!

While a 2-night stay is possible, the vast majority of our guest’s have told us they wished they had booked an additional night. If a 3-night stay is possible, we recommend booking at least 3 days as it is seldom possible to add a night at the last minute. 


We also offer The Serenity Kayak Experience, The Serenity Hiking Experience as well as tube and Canoe rentals. The Experiences are great ways to explore our beautiful river and forests with me as your guide and have become very popular with our guest. Or, try our rental packages if you prefer to explore on your own... Just message me for more details!


Should you need to house more guests, you can rent our Main House, RiversEdge located on the same grounds or The RiverHouse and Harmony House which are just down the road, if they are available.


Guest have access to RiverNook, and the features located on the grounds... river access, hammocks, decks, seating areas and chairs. Kayaks and Canoes may be rented from us if needed.


You may see us while tending the grounds or gardens, just say hi and we'll introduce ourselves. We do give our guests privacy but we love to entertain and chat if you are so inclined.


Other things to note

The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate. If you intend to host any event, celebration or other function, you will need to disclose this to us in advance and obtain approval, including an agreement to all additional fees and terms. 

We ask that you read all House Rules & Policies including the additional House Rules section prior to booking. Upon booking, you are stating that you understand them and agree to follow and abide by them.

We strongly advise trip insurance to cover your booking and will provide any documentation you may need to facilitate your claim. Our cancelation policy will be adhered to at all times during your reservation. We do not refund reservations outside of our cancelation policy. Unlike hotels who typically overbook reservations, we do not have that option. We have blocked off the property from all advertising once you booked it and typically have a hard time re-booking on short notice. If you do cancel outside of our policy, we will do our best to rebook the property and will send you any funds we collect to offset your losses. These funds may be less than you originally paid.

As mentioned above, while the house is private, grounds may be shared from time to time with guests from our sister property RiversEdge, located on the same grounds. However, the grounds are large with ample patios and spaces for all.

Your driveway parking is limited to 2 cars parked in front of the garage.


Austin is about a 35-minute drive.
Bastrop State Park is 4 miles

We cannot wait to share our sanctuary with you!

Property manager

Andy

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 4 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bastrop

Located in Bastrop, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society and Bastrop Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rocky Hill and E/Z Picken.
Map
Bastrop County, TX

What's nearby

  • Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center - 9 min drive
  • The Crossing - 10 min drive
  • Bastrop State Park - 10 min drive
  • Lost Pines Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Lake Bastrop - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 11 min drive
  • Starbucks - 10 min drive
  • Whataburger - 10 min drive
  • El Nuevo Mexico Restaurant - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat?

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat on 8 May 2024 start from NZ$572.29, 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.

What time is check-in at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Colorado River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fisherman's Park and Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society. Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center and Bastrop Opera House are also within 6 miles (10 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

Reginald J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Zen
The place was very clean. The decorations were very nice. The place lives up to the name Zen Retreat. If you are looking to get away from it all this is the place to go. Very peaceful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At the Hide Away
My wife and I really enjoyed out stay. I think it would have been even better if we had been there during Spring or early Fall. The room was cozy for the two of us and we particularly liked the location. I think some may not, but we liked it being out-of-the way and a little secluded. Kind of felt like we would be coming home after a day out. I definitely recommend this place for a relaxing, low key vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
This beautiful property is very peaceful, but is just minutes away from town. Awesome place to relax and enjoy the wildlife
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, great host
We really enjoyed our stay! The property is super peaceful! And the dog friendly places are a must for us. The host, Andy, handled everything like a pro! 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience
Andy was great! The property was clean and well maintained. Our communications were responded to quickly and effectively. I will definitely book again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andy

Host profile image
Growing up on a river in a small Texas town I fell in love with the river life. Kayaking, Hiking are staples in my routine and I love sharing my Zen River House Properties!

Why they chose this property

This was a mid Century Style home with lots of potential. We basically gutted the place and remodeled it in a way that allowed it to retain its old charm, yet provide all the modern conveniences. Then we added the garage apartment now known as RiverNook.

What makes this property unique

Very quiet, eclectic neighborhood, water front with walk to water convenience.

We also offer The Serenity Kayak Experience, The Serenity Hiking Experience as well as tube and Canoe rentals. The Experiences are great ways to explore our beautiful river and forests with me as your guide and have become very popular with our guest. Or, try our rental packages if you prefer to explore on your own... Just message me for more details!

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English
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