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2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths

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Exterior
Lodge - river/pool side view. Wing with 3 bedrooms & basement suite.
Lodge bedroom wing. Each of the 3 rooms has a private, exterior entrance.
Main Entrance & Barnhouse street side. We have a security gate - it's open here
View from lodge bedroom wing. All bedrooms open out to valley view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 234594 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Barnhouse Private Loft

2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Barnhouse Room #1

1 King Bed

Barnhouse Room #2

1 Queen Bed

Lodge Downstairs Suite

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Lodge Suite A

1 King Bed

Lodge Suite B

1 King Bed

Lodge Suite C

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Barnhouse - Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Barnhouse - Loft

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Barnhouse Main Living Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Lodge Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lodge Main Living Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Lodge Suite A

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lodge Suite B

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lodge Suite C

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths

River Info - If central Texas is experiencing a drought, the river level can be very low or dry. We are happy to answer any questions. Property is in a beautiful section of the river valley.

The Blanco River Retreat consists of TWO newly renovated houses situated on 6 riverfront, rolling acres nestled in the heart of the hill county between Wimberley and Blanco, Texas - within a 15-45 minute drive from most hill country destinations. Blanco River Retreat was featured in Texas Monthly magazine as a top rated vacation spot.

The Retreat comfortably accommodate 23 guests with 5 private bedrooms and 2 bedrooms that can be private or shared. Less bunking up and more privacy!

There is plenty of room in the lodge house for everyone to congregate and enjoy each other, yet the two houses allow plenty of space for everyone to spread out as well - a great feature to have in a property. The two houses are approx 100 yards a part.

You will have easy access to 255 yards of the beautiful Blanco River - that's over 2 football fields long y'all. We have easy river rock beach access to the river and have varying depths in our section of the river - all dependent on rainfall of course. .

Our Main Lodge is 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms featuring plenty of entertaining space, 3 private bedrooms with baths and a recreational/bunk room suite. Each bedroom has a king sized bed and a private full bathroom. The downstairs bunk room/suite has a queen bed and twin bed (bunk style) in a semi- private corner room, and a queen pull-out sofa bed with a premium mattress in the open area with a smart TV with Direct TV, wet bar, mini fridge, full bathroom, and direct access to outside.

Our farmhouse inspired converted barn is 2 bedrooms, 1 large shared loft and 2.5 baths. The barn-house has two bedrooms downstairs (one king bedroom and one queen bedroom). Both rooms share a large full bathroom and a half bath on the first floor. An exterior staircase leads to an adorable farmhouse loft that is perfect for families, a teen hang out, or like minded guests. The upstairs loft has a full bathroom, 2 queen beds, 1 full sized bed, a pull out sofa, smart TV and DVD and a table and chairs for games/puzzles, etc.

The two kitchens are new with all major appliances and fully stocked with dishes, silverware, bar ware and serve ware.

The property also features a large, resort style swimming pool, an over-sized hot tub large enough to seat 10 people, and a cozy fire pit. All in a beautiful spot in the Blanco River valley. THE POOL IS NOT HEATED.

Both houses have amazing views and direct access to the Blanco river. We welcome you all to come sit by the river and make life long memories with those you love.

SURVEILLANCE NOTE: There a security camera mounted on the barn-house. This is more than 100 yards away from the pool and river areas.

Please check out our Instagram and Facebook pages (@blancoriverretreat) for more videos and photos.

We do require a rental agreement and individual waivers from your group.

***EVENTS & WEDDINGS***
We love small, intimate events and we provide a beautiful valley back-drop. Our event headcount limit is 30 (with a limit of 23 residing at the property).

Please note, if you intend to have more than the max occupancy of 23 people on the property during your stay for a party or special event, please let us know of your plans in your Vrbo inquiry.

We do require you sign an event contract. Thank you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
NOTE: We have open staircases, decks, and river.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact management for details.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Throw away all inside and outside trash.
Please don't take our kitchen eqiupment or extra supplies.
Make sure Polaris pool robot is in the pool.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Signed Rental Agreement is Required. Each adult must sign a Waiver of Liability. No fireworks or loud noise.
If your reservation is an Instant Book (no prior approval by owner), you must have phone or email conversation with owner 24 hours after booking.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Contact management for details.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Blanco

Located in Blanco, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Texas Hills Vineyards and Driftwood Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blanco State Park and Jacob's Well Natural Area. The Island and Exotic Resort Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Blanco, TX

What's nearby

  • Hill Country Lavender Farm - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Blanco State Park - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Old Blanco County Courthouse - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Rain Bird Gallery - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Buggy Barn Museum - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bistro At Blanco River - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old 300 BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Chess Club Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪old ironhorse saloon - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths on 31 Jul 2026 start from £1,398, 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.

Is 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Blanco State Park and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm. Potter's Creek Park and Jacob's Well Natural Area are also within 20 miles (32 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the third time we have stayed at Blanco River retreat. It was fabulous. It was perfect for our large family. Lots of room for kids to play and adults to relax. Enough room for us to prepare and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. We are already looking to find dates for trip number 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. Our Host provided wonderful assistance with the rental. We received important info and all necessary instructions for the home. She was gracious and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aw a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Great place for a few days of lazing in the pool and catching up with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family vacation

We had a wide range of ages staying with us, and the property was a perfect getaway for everyone. We will definitely be coming back to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is truly a perfect place to stay with a large group of people. Blanco was just a few minutes away!!! Cathy was on point is sharing all of the particulars regarding the property and helpful throughout our stay. With two houses and plenty of bathrooms, everybody felt right at home. The balcony's view of the Blanco River and all of the dear that would come to feed was beautiful to see! Thumbs up for The Blanco River Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property to host a small celebration

Amazing property which has a well-stocked kitchen with many entertainment places to host family events. We couldn't have asked for a better place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy & Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

This is the most perfect property for a large family. Both houses are so well appointed and incredibly beautiful and comfy. Can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

Our group of 15 people had a wonderful time at the retreat! Our ages were from 3 to 80 and everyone had a great time! They were a lot of activities, the kitchen was wonderful, the bedrooms and bathrooms were fantastic, it had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday Get-together

This property was the perfect place for friends to gather to celebrate a 50th birthday party. Well stocked, lots of room, and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property!!

We had an amazing time at this property celebrating my son's birthday. Cathy was great to work with and extremely helpful. It was very clean and so peaceful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blanco Retreat

Our family reunion of siblings /spouses found the retreat property a perfect setting for a quiet weekend of togetherness. The house(s) were extremely well appointed, leaving nothing to want. The location was central and convenient to many of the desirable Hill Country excursions and nearby Blanco’s quaintness and chill Vibe was perfect. Great communication and accurate property listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property!

This is a absolutely beautiful property! Cathy was extremely easy to work with and I really appreciated her communication. Both houses were beautifully decorated with many essentials and the property itself was so peaceful and private. Thank you again Cathy, we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. We had 20 family and friends and we were able to gather communally easily and yet plenty of places for folks to also have private space. Easy to cook for the group in the gorgeous kitchen which was equipped with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable, pool was just as nice as the online pics, and the outdoor spaces were great. Sad that the river was still dry this year but lovely views from every window and deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ladislav L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blanco River Retreat - TEAM OFFSITE

We held our annual 15-member work team offsite at Blanco River Retreat. The place is nicely decorated, with lots of space and set of amenities, including large pool, jacuzzi, campfire ring, ping pong, spacious porch that overlooks a meadow where we saw a herd of deer grazing each morning. A truly relaxing setting. The owner was always quick to respond when we had questions and even made arrangements for us to have an onsite yoga class, which was a highlight of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved This House!

Our family had a wonderful time at Blanco River Retreat! There was plenty of room for our large family to hang out, play games, and spend much needed time together. Both houses were lovely and well stocked with anything and everything we needed! Both had comfortable beds, plenty of towels, and all of the kitchen items you could want. There are so many things to do and see on this beautiful property. We spent most of our time enjoying the pool and large hot tub. If we weren’t swimming, we were playing ping pong, making s’mores in the fire pit, or just relaxing and watching the deer. Cathy was a wonderful host and answered any questions we had immediately. We all wanted to stay longer and hope to come again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for Coporate Retreat

This place is perfect for our corporate retreat. We had our planiing, soeakers and exercises in the lodge and our leadership team also stayed at the lodge. The barn and the downstairs at the lodge was perfect for everyone else. We all especially enjoyed the architecture of the two homes. The pool area was also nice and looked great at night. We also enjoyed all if the deer. The manager was kind, checked in often and had a nice note and bottle of wine for us. Would have been great if if there was water in the creek yet nonetheless it was a great experience and wed stay again. Wed love to see tbe owner build another guest house with 3 to 4 more bedrooms on the same property. Only other nice touch cpuld be some steing lights in front and back for more light. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

I cannot say enough about how fantastic this place is!! We gathered for Christmas to honor 4 generations and it was more special than I even imagined. The kitchen was incredibly equipped!! We had everything we needed to prepare, cook, & serve 20 of us. In fact, the best set up I’ve had with any house I’ve rented. The host was available for all we needed, and prioritized the importance of our stay. The beds, the amenities, the property itself was so comfortable and accessible. From our family kickball game, to fire pit chats, to hot tub use….there was more than enough to make our time together truly special. I would love to rent again in the summer and be able to use the pool! It’s a beautiful place!! Thank you Cathy for all you’ve done to make this an experience! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We loved staying at this property. It is perfect for all ages The houses and grounds are great and exactly what we are expected. Would love to go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blanco River Retreat is lovely!

Our large group of kids, parents and grandparents had so much fun enjoying this property. The bunkhouse was great for the kids, and we all enjoyed watching the deer every morning and evening. Very nice pool, and it had just been cleaned. Cathy was a wonderful host and helped us be prepared for our stay and made us feel very welcome and relaxed. We look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Great spot. The owner was a pleasure to work with and was quick to respond to all of our questions. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great setting and property

Perfect set up to accommodate large family or multiple families traveling together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic private getaway!

We had a company retreat here and the facilities and property were perfect for us! The pool & spa were well maintained, the property is huge with a giant yard for horseshoes and bocce. Plenty of beds/baths for the whole crew. Can’t wait to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blanco River Retreat was perfect for our family gathering

We stayed at the Blanco River Retreat with a large group of family over Christmas. The property was perfect for our group of 20 people that included 4 generations of family. The main house had plenty of room for us all to gather for meals and to socialize. The layout of the bedrooms at the main house was nice with the non-adjoined rooms and the and Barn house received great reviews from the people that stayed there. I have rented many VRBOs over the years and the kitchen in this house was better stocked than any house I've stayed in before. The grounds were spacious and the river was beautiful. The property owner was great with communication and made sure that we had everything we needed for our extended stay. We had a fantastic time and made some great memories at the Blanco River Retreat!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Place!

It was absolutely beautiful!! The house, the property, everything was amazing. The main room is very large and wonderful to accommodate a big group. It’s decorated really beautifully and plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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