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LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME!

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My sister Nancy.
Dining
Living area
The shallow park for children.  Three minute walk.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wimberley, TX
  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • The Island
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Blue Hole Regional Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME!

Come use our kayaks, tubes and other river toys. Grill a juicy steak on the grilling porch and sit in the hot tub. Visit a nearby winery, shop in our charming downtown square. Go see the olive growers, the glass blowers or go zip lining.

Laura's Lodge is five miles to Market Days, which is held the first Saturday of every month. Three and a half miles to the downtown square. We have 300' of private waterfront on the Blanco River, and 75 feet is for Laura's guests exclusively. It has a new patio for Laura's guests only and next to a new ramp we created so the Ramsay's and their guests can easily get the toys in and out of the river with the kayaks.

This home has been elevated above the new flood plain for Wimberley. Hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen, soft water and filtering system for drinking. Nice linens. Full-size washer and dryer. TVs. Wifi. Come relax. It doesn't get much better than this!

This house sleeps eight comfortably in four queen size beds in four separate bedrooms. There is a limit of six vehicles unless you ask the hosts. There is a strict 12-person minimum spending the night and that means you'll be responsible for bringing your own blowups and linens for the blowups. We provide all linens for our four queen size beds. We provide 12 towels and washcloths and guests have a full size washer and dryer.

Let's discuss dogs: We do allow dogs but no aggressive breeds. $50 per pet. Limit 2. Pet owners are responsible for their animals at all times. Pets must also be on a leash at all times when outdoors. Heavy shedders, please sweep and vacuum after your pets. If the dog that is brought is misrepresented as not being one of these prohibited dogs, the security deposit may be forfeited. They must be kept off the furniture and the beds. Please use dog gate that is provided to keep them out of the loft area.

We have a charcoal grill available for guests' use; however, the guest is to provide their own charcoal and lighter.

THIS HOME IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. NO DIVING IN THE RIVER, PLEASE!

Note: Please be careful with our river key. Our Homeowners Association charges us for key replacement, and it's a huge hassle. No more than 10 people are allowed in our neighborhood parks. The key for our coveted river parks is in the back of the book on the property, and the housekeeper checks for this when you leave. Thanks so much.

Thank you for your consideration. It's a privilege to host you.

Sincerely,
Cynthia and Charles Ramsay

Property manager

Cynthia Ramsay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
We love, love children. WATCH YOURS AT THE RIVER!!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask and pay the pet fee $50 or we double it
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors - away from the house - No butts in yard!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Wimberley

Located in Wimberley, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Guadalupe River and Blue Hole Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Island and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at San Marcos Academy Baseball Field, or consider a night out at Whitewater Amphitheatre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wimberley, TX

What's nearby

  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The Island - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Wimberley Lions Market Days - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 17 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 26 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mima's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wimberley Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Community Pizza & Beer Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Backbone Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blanco Brew - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAURA’S LODGE – BEAUTIFUL RIVER, KAYAKS, TUBES, HOT TUB - WELCOME! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wimberley Zipline Adventures and The Island. Wimberley Lions Market Days and Blue Hole Regional Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wimberley VRBO
Fantastic property, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation
It was perfect for the kids, with ping pong and pool table, and the private access to the river we had a blast. The veiw from cabin is absolutely beautiful. And its so close to so many different fun family oriented things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treasa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Family Vacation in the Books!
It was a wonderful weekend and the stay at Laura's Lodge was the cherry on top! This property is fantastic, access to the deep water right in the front yard, the rocks park down the way is shallow and fun for the littles and adults and a variety of floats and safety vests were available. We have stayed in some vacation homes that didn't provide even toilet paper, soap, etc. But at Laura's Lodge, all the necessities were provided, shampoo, dish soap, spices, etc. We had a wonderful weekend and I can't think of a single thing that could have been better, thank you, Cynthia!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leopoldo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in an amazing location
The house was the perfect spot for our families to enjoy the river and see the total solar eclipse. The deck and the downstairs patio overlooking the Blanco was everyone’s favorite. The house is very well-appointed with everything you need to cook. There is so much to do at the house between the pool table, ping pong, and games and books too. Our kids (ages 5-11) loved the kayaks and were able to kayak down the river both ways, and spent most days exploring. You can tell the Ramsays truly care about their guests, including stopping by with firewood as we were starting the firepit. They live down the street and treated us like a neighbor. The neighborhood park is the icing on the cake of staying here. We did have to bring a couple air mattresses for our kids, as the “kids room” only has a queen. We really enjoyed our long weekend and all agreed we need to plan another stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous
From the cookies Charles brought upon arrival to our reluctant departure it was pure bliss. The house is sparkling clean with every amenity imaginable. Pool, ping pong, tons of river toys, grill, BBQ, hot tub, beautiful view and the most fantastic river out the door. And the river here has deep pools for actual swimming and jumping off of the rope swing. Some places just have very shallow water but not here. Deep, clear and inviting with tables and chairs at the river to hang out during the day and with a cocktail at night. We can not recommend it highly enough. Thank you, Cynthia and Charles.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!!
What a beautiful place. Perfect location. ALL the extras you could want, kayaks, tubes, life jackets, etc. pool table and ping pong were awesome after a day at the river. RIGHT IN FRONT of the house. Clean and prompt communication with property manager. Even got us a high chair for our babies. Thank you! We’ll be back for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F., Sugar Land, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on the Blamco River
A wonderful spot to celebrate a 60th birthday. Tons of river toys, ping-pong table, pool table. We never left the property and spent two days floating. I would recommend bringing plenty of ice as the freezer struggles to keep up. We'll come back in the fall for a Wimberley getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura’s beautiful river lodge
Had a great getaway weekend with our 2 sons and their families. House was just as pictured…. Very clean… beautifully decorated. The view from the grand room with its high windows was amazing. We used the kayaks, tubes, even fished using poles provided! We had a little trouble retrieving key to check in and again had trouble with the lockbox when trying to leave, but was resolved easily by contacting the hosts. My only recommendation would be to provide more coffee cups!! It is a beautiful property and I would recommend it highly to anyone wanting a peaceful, relaxing place to enjoy family or friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veral A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Effortless
Owners made everything right. They even bought/supplied a pack and play for my toddler after a last minute inquiry. Clean. Garage/basement is fun. Beds could be firmer. Overall happy and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of Summer Celebration.
What a great spot! The house is great. Plenty of room. Very clean. Had great amenities and they supplied lots of products! Great river toys! Also ping pong table and pool table to enjoy! HOA park is great to find a spot in the river with picnic tables. Our family had a great time celebrating the end of summer. We hated to leave!! Also Mr. Charles hand delivered a plate of cookies upon our arrival! They were delicious! They didn’t last long!! Great hostess!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

crystal l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
This home is comfortable and so relaxing. If you did nothing but stay on the property you would still enjoy your time here. House is amazing and property owners are available if needed. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location on the River
We loved our stay. It was even better than what was shown in the listing. Private river access, fun amenities for our use, the house was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Blanco River
Our family had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful property. Great views, excellent hosts and the Blanco River was amazing as we fished and kayaked its crystal clear waters. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to visit the Wimberley area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Respite
Great setting by the river. Close enough to drive to town but home was quiet and peaceful. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Wimberly
First of all Wimberly is a relaxing slow paced community with a ton of outdoor and indoor things to do. A variety of restaurants and wineries to visit. From the various rivers and creeks to many swimming holes and hiking, there is always something to do. Our stay at Laura's Lodge was as advertised, just steps from the Blanco river, tubes and canoes with paddles. The house is beautiful, comfy beds, everything was clean , pool table, ping pong, tvs in every room, ceiling fans everywhere. Spacious deck with stunning views. The owner stopped by to deliver fresh baked cookies and he saw we had motorcycles' and recommended a couple places for great rides. My wife and I stayed here with 2 other couples and had a relaxing enjoyable 4 day vaca.......
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Treasa V., Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend on the river!
What a wonderful weekend for both the adults and the kids. This property is even more beautiful than the pictures and included kayaks, tubes, pool table and hot tub. The HOA park down the road was an unexpected plus with a shallow place in the river where the kids could play and the adults could sit in the refreshing water and enjoy the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S., Pineville, Louisiana - United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spruill’s 4th of July
We had an amazing weekend! Access to the river with kayaks and rafts were a huge plus! The gas grill downstairs with table and chairs was the best for evening meals. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Lori S., Round Top, Texas

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful place but would not recommend
The home was very nice however one of the couples said the sheets were dirty (blood) so we had to wash them, listing was inaccurate claiming there was a pool we could use (the listing was changed when we brought it up and they acted like it had never been advertised that way until I sent a copy of the listing showing a pool was part of the deal -- evidently HOA doesn't allow guests of owners anymore?), property was not ready when we arrived as they were still cleaning (which might explain the dirty sheets?), and when we saw a huge basket of K cups on the counter we asked where the Kuerig was and was told that "the prior guest must have left them" (?) and we were instructed to instead use the conventional coffeemaker, but the next day we were told we could go ahead and use the Kuerig since we had probably found it anyway (?) Just overall strange so I would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay at Laura’s Lodge
The house the property and the amenities were amazing. Charles brought us a plate of cookies so nice and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

sheri j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Description
Patio equipment at the riverbank torn & falling over. Loved the house & private park at the end of street but had too many people down there using it. Loved being able to used your toys. Overall very nice property & we loved our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Great time and amazing house. Cynthia is a perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Enrique C., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
" I'll be back"
Such a beautiful home and view. The property owners were so kind, quick to respond to our questions even though they already left us "the great book" with all the information you could need. Even brought us home made cookies to the lake some time after we arrived. The kids tore them up. Nearby locals were so friendly and interactive with us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Girls Get Away Weekend
We've found our gem in this amazing, charming, and cozy Laura's Lodge. What beautiful memories we made with our circle of sisterhood. A chance to meet our wonderful hosts Cynthia and Charles. Can't wait to come back with the rest of our sisters, in another time!!

8/10 Good

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home on the water!
Lovely property on the water with both shallow and deep river access. Lots of kitchen amenities. Great deck and ping pong table in the garage was a bonus in the rain. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia Ramsay

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My husband, Charles, and I have lived in Wimberley for 23 years. His family had one of the original camp houses on River Road when he was growing up in the '40s and '50s, and that inspired us to build our home down here on Edgewater Drive. Hosting is our passion these days, and we love hosting happy guests looking for a fun getaway.

Before hosting, I was a court reporter for twenty-five years, and Charles is a senior retired district judge. Whenever I start to complain about anything, I just remember the deadlines and hardworking days of court reporting. Then I think about the happy smiles on my guests' faces when they arrive down here in the Wimberley Valley at the Blanco River.

We appreciate your booking. We know you have many choices these days. Our top priority is your happiness once you've chosen to book with us for your vacation getaway.

Thank you for your consideration!
Warmest regards,
Cynthia Ramsay

Why they chose this property

First and foremost, the beautiful Blanco River as well as two outstanding parks that are within a few paces of the property.

What makes this property unique

This is a one-of-a-kind property designed by me to be elevated above the newly proposed floodplain for safety, yet to be beautiful. There are FEMA approved flood vents in the lower level where we have a pool table, ping pong table and a grilling porch. The beautiful hand-made, carved posts came from Taos, New Mexico, and were made just for Laura's Lodge. You won't find another property like this one!

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