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Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool

Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool

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40' x 15' pool with large hot tub.
Large wraparound porch overlooks a beautiful pool and the hill country surroundings.
View from our side of the river looking towards the bluff across the river.  Deep water at all times along our 600 feet of the Blanco River and the bluff provides privacy unequaled in other parts of the river.
Main entrance into the house.
Front view of The Wimberley Retreat with the beautiful bluff and river behind.

Overview of Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wimberley, TX
  • Popular LocationJacob's Well Natural Area14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Hole Regional Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationWimberley Zipline Adventures21 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool

Large Luxury Home with Pool and on Blanco River! The Wimberley Retreat offers a unique experience with a 3400 sq ft/5 bed/5 bath house that sleeps 14 and sits on 10 private acres with direct access to 600 feet of deep river frontage on the Blanco River in the Texas Hill Country. The 40 foot long pool, spa and fire pit overlooking the river all create additional recreational activities and gathering spots for a family or friend get together.
I provide guests with all of details needed for check in along with a list of items provided at the house. Guests are not required to meet with anyone upon arrival, but rather will be given access codes to let themselves into the house.
We are out in the country, but only 15 minutes away from the Wimberley town square.
Guests have full access to the house and our 10 acres and 600 feet of Blanco Riverfront. There is only one house on the private property so you have the place to yourselves.
The Wimberley Retreat offers a unique experience with a custom built 5 bedroom/5 bath house with luxurious pool and spa that sits on 10 private acres with access to 600 feet of deep river frontage on the Blanco River. The house is a custom built stone and stucco home designed by Chagnon Architecture with 3400 square feet of living space and an additional 1500 square feet of covered porch for extended living space. Five bedrooms and 5 full baths allow for ultimate flexibility to cater to large families, reunions, girls weekends or just folks trying to escape to the Texas Hill Country.

Opposite the house and across the river is a cliff that overlooks the property and allows for ideal privacy and quiet. Few other homes are in sight, allowing the stars to shine bright at night. Escape the city pace and traffic for relaxation on the river or by the pool, with family or friends or co-workers. Have coffee on wraparound covered porch in the morning while a flock of wild turkeys roam the yard or several deer drink from the river. Enjoy an evening drink under the stars or next to the stone fireplace on the porch.

The river itself has something for all ages with shallow areas perfect for small children as well as several deep swimming areas of 4-5 feet in depth. We are lucky to be located on a part of the Blanco that has deep water even in extended drought periods. The private grassy ten acres of The Wimberley Retreat provide more than enough room for everyone to run, play, throw a ball or frisbee, have a kickball game, or just explore the wonders of nature: birds, fish, turtles, frogs, lizards, butterflies, and wildflowers. Some fishing and butterfly nets are provided. Feel free to bring your fishing poles, river shoes, kayaks and canoes.

The pavilion area is situated about 50 yards from the house and provides additional gathering space and activities for the group. It has additional dining and seating space overlooking the Blanco River below, a fire pit for night time s'mores creations and an adjustable Goalrilla basketball goal for pick up basketball games.

The Wimberley Retreat house is perfect for large gatherings. The great room, with cypress wood accent wall and several huge windows facing the pool and bluff, has a 65" flat screen TV with Sonos sound system and is open to the kitchen and dining area seating 14. The outdoor covered porch has a dining table for 8, a breakfast table for 4 as well as several lounging areas and built in sound system. The kitchen is equipped with all appliances, extensive food and drink preparation and serving ware, and indoor/outdoor dishes to accommodate any large meal. Each of the 4 large private bedrooms have attached full bathrooms. The 5th bedroom is also what we call the Bonus Room and includes a cypress wood accent wall, 55" flat screen TV and cypress wood barn doors that can be locked for privacy. An additional full bath with walk in shower is just outside the Bonus Room. The Bonus Room also can provide additional gathering space and has toys and games for both kids and adults alike. Use the queen sized sleeper sofa in the Bonus Room for additional sleeping space. There are 3 king beds, 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds in total, along with the queen sleeper sofa in the Bonus Room/5th bedroom. Movies, books, coloring books, puzzles, and games for all ages are in the Bonus Room closet, along with a cable TV and music system. Whether you are planning a mini-reunion, ladies getaway trip, couples gathering, team-building session for a small group, multi-generation family gathering, shopping or winery tour, or celebrating a special birthday or milestone, the Wimberley Retreat provides all of the privacy, space, and amenities your group will need.

Area Attractions: Explore the areas around Wimberley including the Blue Hole park for another great swimming area. Or visit Gruene, TX and the historic Gruene Hall and the Guadalupe River where tubing opportunities are plentiful; Visit the Driftwood and Duchman wineries nearby or partake in some stellar Texas BBQ at the Salt Lick. There are plenty of opportunities for dining and shopping in town or visit the San Marcos outlet stores 15 miles away. Or try other outdoor activities such as a zipline adventure, trips to the local state parks such as Pedernales Falls State Park and Enchanted Rock or even road biking many of the beautiful roads in the area.
A car is required to get around the area.

Property manager

Roby Norvell
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Wimberley

Located in Wimberley, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wimberley Zipline Adventures and Wimberley Valley Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jacob's Well Natural Area and Blue Hole Regional Park. The Island and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Map
Wimberley, TX

What's nearby

  • Wimberley Lions Market Days - 13 min drive
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 14 min drive
  • The Island - 15 min drive
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 16 min drive
  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 37 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Robert's By The Lake - 16 min drive
  • Italian Garden Cafe - 19 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
  • Blanco Brew - 13 min drive
  • Lucky's Kitchen & Cocktails - 19 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jisha I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couples Retreat
One of the most cherished annual trip. Absolutely gorgeous property with beautiful views.Close enough to the town but far enough to enjoy ourselves with safety and privacy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameem L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
We had an incredible time at the property. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break at Wimberly Retreat
WOW! My family, consisting of 7 adults and 5 kiddos (aged 6 month to 10 years), enjoyed a wonderful spring break at Wimberly Retreat. The home and property are simply lovely and we experienced no issues, with pre-arrival communication and in-home instructions covering all the bases! We utilized the pool (in short bursts!), the hot tub, kayaked in the river, played basketball and a variety of games, and made smores. We left with many fond memories and will seek to stay at Wimberly Retreat again, if we plan to be in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always PERFECT
There is simply no better place to stay in Wimberely. The second year we have spent NYE at this home and it’s magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

eva G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this home!
Great place for our family to start the holiday break!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roby Norvell

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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 have owned another property in Wimberley since 2008 and have come to love the area. 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, explore, spend time as a family, and just enjoy the beauty of nature. We wanted to add another property to enjoy with family and provide a vacation retreat for families or friends looking to escape to the Hill Country. We hope your family enjoys our Wimberley Retreat as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We searched for 2 years+ to find an ideal home located on a deep and easily accessible section of the Blanco River. We decided on this retreat when we found the perfect combination of easily accessible deep and shallow water to provide river entertainment for all ages. The house is also ideal with huge windows facing the pool and river area beyond and the 4 bedrooms each with their own bathroom which provides everyone with the privacy they need.

What makes this property unique

Designing and building a new home allowed for us to build in a number of conveniences with guests in mind. Flexible common room to allow guests to mix and mingle as they see fit or to retreat into their own space for privacy. The great room and the wrap around porch provide stunning views of the pool and bluff along the river and allow a seamless tie with the outdoors.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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