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River View Bungalow Captures Essence of Texas Hill Country [#332030] | View Property

Blanco
Bungalow, 3 Bedrooms + Additional sleeping , 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-11)
$250/nt US Dollars
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Traveler Reviews (16)

• Cute house, good rental

  Cute house, good rental

  • Guest ralph o.
  • Date of stay 10/29/12
  • Review Submitted 11/11/12
  We recently stayed for 3 nights. The house was cute and homey, very clean, nicely decorated and well stocked. Lots of attention to detail by the owner (e.g. food stuffs like pancake mixes and eggs; shampoos, soaps and body lotions; area travel guides available for use). Since we stayed over Halloween she even left a dish with candy in case anybody came by that evening. Very thoughtful. And the owner was very easy to work with. The sunroom is great. We didn't use the king bedroom because it is separate from the main body of the house and requires exterior stairs to access it. The only thing we missed was not having a modern (larger) TV. The big fenced yard has a gate for direct access to Blanco State Park.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• Great place for famalies

  Great place for famalies

  • Guest Kimberly G.
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/05/12
  We returned from a 3 night stay at the Riverview Blanco property and I am still grinning from ear to ear. We stayed with 2 families with four children under the age of five and the place was perfect for us. With one family upstairs and the other downstairs, it seemed as if we had our own private accommodations while still having a great game room, family room and kitchen to share. I have stayed in many VRBOs and this was by far the most spacious, welcoming, and well stocked rental I have encountered. The backyard was amazing with room for my kids to ride their bikes and plenty of outdoor seating for the adults to enjoy the cool, shaded backyard patio. The girls enjoyed the 5 minute walk to downtown for a day of shopping and exploring the courthouse. The Real Ale Brewery tour was only a couple of miles from the house and a great way to spend an afternoon tasting some of the best beer in Texas. The house was also equipped with floats for up to 6 guests which we was a nice touch for tubing in the river. And, the bicycle for two was a big hit for everyone. I look forward to returning and enjoying all the house has to offer. You will not be disappointed.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Peaceful Getaway

  Peaceful Getaway

  • Guest Jackie
  • Date of stay 07/23/12
  • Review Submitted 08/04/12
  I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is a wonderful, relaxing place to stay. We got up in the mornings and sat on the front porch or in the sunroom, then took daytrips in the area, and then came home and enjoyed sitting on the patio, the front porch, watching t.v. or swimming in the river. It is a beautiful place and is well-stocked. The owner is very nice and accommodating. I hated to leave!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Absolutely Fabulous Weekend!

  Absolutely Fabulous Weekend!

  • Guest Rene C.
  • Date of stay 05/18/12
  • Review Submitted 05/21/12
  First off, I want to say that Elizabeth is a fantastic caretaker of this place. She was very helpful and answered all the questions that we had. The place itself was awesome with plenty of room for everyone in your group to do whatever they want. Ten of us slept comfortably. The sunroom was my favorite part of the house because it looked over the Blanco River while keeping me cool while I read. The kitchen was also completely stocked with everything you need to cook any meal. Overall we had a great time and will probably return for more fun next year!

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• Lovely, Comfortable, Clean

  Lovely, Comfortable, Clean

  • Guest Jade
  • Date of stay 04/26/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  My family had the pleasure of a weekend reunion with friends at the River View Guest House. We have a two-year-old and our friends have a 10-month-old, so we were looking for a comfortable, clean house from which we could explore the Hill Country by day and where we could enjoy evenings visiting and relaxing after the babes went to bed. The River View Guest House was the perfect choice for us! We loved the set-up of the home with the well-stocked kitchen (no dishwasher), sun room with games, two living rooms, and the separate bedroom suites upstairs and down. Historical details and antique furniture pieces really add charm, as do the thoughtful extras like bath salts, bottled water, and pool noodles and floaties in the storage house. Outside, the large backyard with lovely views of the Blanco River wraps around to the front porch, so there is plenty of space for the kiddos to get their monkeys out! Step through the back gate and just beyond a bank of wildflowers is the Blanco River State Park with swimming, picnicking, and peaceful scenic strolls. Our group really enjoyed grilling in the evening under the impressive pecan tree and watching the fireflies all around the property. We didn't identify any great grocery options in Blanco, so consider bringing your nice steaks and specialty food items from Austin, San Antonio, or even the HEB in Fredericksburg. The Real Ale Brewing Company in Blanco hosts tastings and tours on Fridays. Great local beer! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River View Guest House and would go back in a heartbeat! Thank you, Elizabeth, for your hospitality and for generously sharing your lovely home with our families! Great memories!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Weekend Getaway

  Weekend Getaway

  • Guest Ken & Karen
  • Date of stay 04/12/12
  • Review Submitted 05/02/12
  Everything was perfect....the house was everything we expected and more....We all had a great time on the bike for two..... this was an awesome weekend the house is close enough to Fredricksburg, Johnson City, & Luckenbach that we were able to junk shop, site see, & still go to Luckenbach for a great Saturday night. Sunday was just great relaxing in the hammock and sitting around on the back patio. We are looking forward to the next time we can all get away for a long weekend and come stay again !! Thanks for making our weekend away special !!!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect Weekend

  Perfect Weekend

  • Guest 040712
  • Date of stay 04/06/12
  • Review Submitted 08/18/12
  We stayed at the River View Bungalow for our wedding weekend which happened to be Easter weekend this year. We have such fond memories of our time spent there. Saturday was so relaxing getting ready for the wedding. The sun room was the perfect location for hair and makeup to be done. My son loved fishing on the Blanco River while the girls got ready for the wedding. Sunday morning we had everyone over for an Easter egg hunt and breakfast. It was an amazing weekend. We can not wait to go back. Elizabeth was wonderful to us. We consider this our wedding house!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Blanco Bungalow

  Blanco Bungalow

  • Guest Steve, Janese, Tom, Diane
  • Date of stay 01/28/12
  • Review Submitted 02/16/12
  In a word, perfect! The River View Bungalow was perfectly located and furnished. It is charming and inviting, especially the sun porch overlooking the Blanco River where we snacked, sipped tea, talked and laughed. The kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms were well supplied and there was nothing any of the four of us thought of that was not available. We were even ambitious enough to gather and shell a few pecans from the trees in the yard. Should we ever travel these parts again there would be no doubt we would stay in this quaint bungalow in Blanco.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Maybe the best vacation rental we've ever had!

  Maybe the best vacation rental we've ever had!

  • Guest Judith
  • Date of stay 11/04/11
  • Review Submitted 11/06/11
  The owner could not have done a better job of anticipating the needs of guests. I've never seen such a well stocked kitchen. Pots, pans, utensils, wine glasses, enough plates and lovely besides, even spices! Sodas in the fridge, pancake mix, juice! And when i forgot my razor and hair items I just knew she'd have some for forgetful guests and she did. Great thick towels, comfy bed, numerous extra pillows, blankets, etc. And the house was so commodious-we had four couples and still never tripped over each other. Kitchen is huge and can have all of us in there cooking or cleaning, etc. We could retreat to read a book on the various swings or back yard chairs, the window lined dining area with huge comfy chairs-really can't say enough about how great this place was. And outside the gate is the beautiful park with a lovely long walk to start the day. Only downside was being unable to connect to the internet consistently, and no CD player. I think the TV was limited as well. Thank you!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Can't wait to get back

  Can't wait to get back

  • Guest Margaret
  • Date of stay 10/30/11
  • Review Submitted 12/23/11
  I've stayed in this house twice now. Once was with a group of 7 friends, the other was with only one other person. Both times the house was perfect. There is such a special feeling there that whether with a big group or only a friend/spouse. It is true, as I saw in another review, the owner has anticipated every thing, from the fully stocked kitchen, the assortment of games on the sun porch, the guide books, afghans on the backs of chairs and couches, to the makeup mirror in the bathroom. The antiques and and other furnishings give a sense of history and place. There is love in this house and the guest feels it. A beautiful, comfortable, comforting home.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• A Treasure in the hill country

  A Treasure in the hill country

  • Guest Trey S.
  • Date of stay 09/02/11
  • Review Submitted 09/29/11
  My wife and I with two of our closest friends took a trip to this enchanting place over Labor Day weekend for my wife's birthday. We were more than pleased with the ease of the reservation and the house and grounds. This house is decorated beautifully with history throughout from historical pictures with captions to a plexiglass square in the kitchen that shows the layers of wall paper and coverings over the life of the house, very cool. Quiet street and easy access to the river. We enjoyed evey second of this trip. We trailered a couple of motorcycles down to enjoy some hill country riding. A truly wonderful weekend! I scored big time birday present points for this find :). I give it 5 stars as we could not recall one thing we would change about this house, although I did briefly consider a bad review for my own selfish reasons to try to keep this place to myself. Obviously that would be wrong on way too many levels. A treasure like this needs to be enjoyed by everyone. Do not hesitate to stay at this house, it is wonderful. Trey and Brandy, Lisa and Brad Burleson, Texas

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Love this Place!

  Love this Place!

  • Guest Linda
  • Date of stay 06/17/11
  • Review Submitted 06/24/11
  My family stayed at the Blanco house last year for a get together and again this year. We all love this place! It is such a neat house. Everything about it makes you feel so comfortable. Great porches, comfy beds, wonderful sitting areas, and a well stocked kitchen. The Blanco State Park is right out the front gate and the Blanco River just a short walk away. We always enjoy playing in the river. Elizabeth is responive to questions and very easy to work with. We will be back next year!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful Bungalow on the Blanco!

  Beautiful Bungalow on the Blanco!

  • Guest Cindy
  • Date of stay 05/06/11
  • Review Submitted 05/10/11
  I felt at home right away in this beautiful spacious home overlooking the Blanco River. Every room is special and cozy. I really love the sun porch with the big windows and gorgeous view of trees and the river. This place offers everything you need to truly get away from it all but with all the comforts of home. I can't wait to go back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• Delightful experience

  Delightful experience

  • Guest Kat
  • Date of stay 01/29/11
  • Review Submitted 02/05/11
  The place is spacious, yet very cozy. Every detail is thoughtfully taken care of - takes hospitality to its highest form. Wish I could have stayed and stayed!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful place!

  Beautiful place!

  • Guest Paula
  • Date of stay 01/29/11
  • Review Submitted 02/05/11
  Thank you for sharing your beautiful bungalow. The location and view are wonderful - very convenient to Austin. Your home is very spacious, comfortable, and inviting, and I especially love the sun porch. You've thought of everything that might be needed for a stay away from home....but then, this feels like just going to someone else's home for a visit! It's perfect!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest Gerald
  • Date of stay 04/08/06
  • Review Submitted 02/05/11
  Dear Elizabeth, Your home is so beautiful and every where I turn, there is another wonderful treasure waiting to be discovered. As we were drifting off to sleep last night, I was thinking "She's thought of everything to ensure a memorable stay", and then I heard a chime tinkling softly in the wind and my thought was confirmed. Thank you so much.

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