Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 1(Sleeps: 5)
Bedroom 1
queen
Sleeping Porch
twin/ single
Bathroom 1
shower
Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
- DiningSeating for 5 people
- Lawn/Garden
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Parking
- Hot Tub
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Location Type
- RuralWhile we're in the Wimberley city limits, you feel that you're in the country with large acreage, deer, foxes, birds and our own cows.
- TownWe are 1.5 miles from the Wimberley town square along with its great shops, restaurants and parks to enjoy.
- Waterfront513 ft of Private Blanco Riverfront with deep 4+ ft deep swimming hole. We have two stone patios with steps into the river as well as many easy access points.
- RiverWe are on the spring fed Texas Hill Country Blanco River. We own 513 feet of riverfront that only our guests can use. Bring kayaks, canoes, fishing poles and other water toys to enjoy your time.
- Water ViewBlanco River
General
- TelephoneLong distance calls can be made with calling card.
- Air ConditioningFull air conditioning provided and guests can control the thermostat.
- HeatingFull healing is provided and guess can control the thermostat.
- Linens Provided300+ thread count sheets are provided for both beds and air mattresses. Blankets and extra pillows are provided on the bed and/or in the closet.
- ParkingSpace available for 2 cars if needed.
- InternetWifi and ethernet cable connections available.
- Towels ProvidedBath towels, hand towels and wash cloths provided. Please bring along river towels for use at the river.
- Wireless InternetModem located on the desk next to the kitchen area.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorFull sized refrigerator and freezer.
- StoveElectric stove.
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee MakerLarge pot coffee maker provided as well as Folgers coffee, creamer and sugar.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsBasic spices, ziploc bags, Pam spray, coffee, sugar, etc. provided so that all you need to bring your food and more specialized spices.
- Dishes & UtensilsAll plates, bowls, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, cookie sheets, etc. provided.
Dining
- Childs Highchair
Entertainment
- TelevisionFlat screen TV with DirecTV.
- Satellite/CableDirecTV with sports package.
- StereoMusic player with CD and Bluetooth connection is available.
- DVD Player
- BooksBooks for both adults and children are provided.
- GamesSome board games provided.
- Games for Kids
- ToysBasic stash of children's toys provided for their enjoyment.
- Video LibraryVarious DVD's of Box Office Hits provided in the cabinet underneath the TV.
Outside
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfQuick Sand Golf Course is located within 15 minutes of the property.
- Fire pit
Pool / Spa
- Spa WhirlpoolOutdoor spa next to the covered patio.
Notes
- House is well maintained and has a number of Latin American art pieces throughout the house. Located on private 25 acres with private riverfront. A picnic table located along the bluff overlooking river. A stone fire pit and stone benches are just outside of the house for guest use.. We provide sheets, towels, shampoo, liquid soap, paper products, hair dryer and all kitchen dishes and utensils.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - $100 pet fee. Limit of one dog.$100 pet fee. Limit of one dog.
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 5
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Small/medium dogs. Must be house trained, kept off of furniture, clean them up before entering the house if they get wet and pick up messes outside.
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Property has guest safety measures
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Hosted by Roby Norvell
Ask a questionAbout Roby Norvell
The Norvell family hails from Houston, TX where we, like most Americans, lead over-booked lives full of schoolwork, school activities, sports, civic, and work responsibilities. We enjoyed a most relaxing vacation at Shade Ranch in 2008. In fact, we loved it so much that we purchased it three months later. Our kids are young and our parents and family do not live nearby. We wanted a place for our extended family to get together to run, swim, climb, spend time as a family, and just enjoy the beauty of nature. We hope your family enjoys Shade Ranch as much as we do.
Roby Norvell purchased this House in 2008
Why Roby Norvell chose Wimberley
Shade Ranch in Wimberley Texas is a perfect location for us because it is 3 hours from Houston door to door and only 1 hour from the Austin or San Antonio airport. Our parents and extended family and friends often join us for vacations at Shade Ranch. We love the Little House and speak regularly of leaving the kids in Houston and enjoying a weekend there ourselves. With sleeping room for five we have plenty of room for our 3 kids or it's perfectly intimate for just a couple. We appreciate the seclusion of the 25 acres while making full use of the conveniences of the Village of Wimberley. We regularly utilize the nearby groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, wineries, hardware and other stores. We appreciate the many nearby state parks and towns that make up the Texas Hill Country!
What makes this House unique
The most obvious benefit of Shade Ranch is the beautiful, cold and clear Blanco River. One swim and you too will be sold as it is cool even in the dog days of August, and never crowded. The shallow area suits those wanting to wade or to sit and enjoy the flow of the river and also serves as entry to the adjacent deep swimming area. We think it is perfect and the kids do too. They and their cousins and friends can't get enough of the river when we are there. The river bank area is so spacious, and the sound of the river is so peaceful, it is our favorite place to picnic or enjoy a glass of wine. The kids also like to play games and sports in the grass along the river. They also enjoy fishing, climbing to the 'cave' by the river under the ledge, looking for arrowheads after a rain, having a family 'sleepover', and just exploring the 25 acres of 'forest'. We know you will find these wonders and more at Shade Ranch.
- Languages:
- english, spanish