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The RiverHouse Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat

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A stone pathway leading through a garden with a large stone hand sculpture in the foreground.
A riverside park with a picnic table and chairs under a tree.
A living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television on the wall.
A rustic kitchen with wooden walls, a black countertop, and a view through a window to an outdoor area.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Colorado River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bastrop, TX
  • Place, Circuit of the Americas
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master

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

Garage Apartment, "Harmony House" Bathroom

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

Sunroom Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Master

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Bastrop

Located in Bastrop, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rocky Hill and ColoVista Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bastrop County Cedar Creek Park and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum.
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Bastrop, TX

What's nearby

  • Circuit of the Americas - 39 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Sixth Street - 45 min drive - 67.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 46 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Moody Center - 47 min drive - 70.1 km
  • Zilker Park - 48 min drive - 73.1 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Nuevo Mexico Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The RiverHouse Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at The RiverHouse Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The RiverHouse Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The RiverHouse Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The RiverHouse Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Colorado River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ascension Seton Bastrop and Fisherman's Park. Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andy was very responsive to all our questions and needs. Our family was very comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, and pet friendly. Perfect for quiet weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and great manager
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2026
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Our family enjoyed the stay immensely!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time. What a special place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent for our pet and family! Would stay here again without hesitation!! Awesome place! Quiet and clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family really enjoyed staying at this peaceful riverfront property. Beds are very comfortable, bathrooms are great, and the sunroom and kitchen were perfect places for us to gather. Loved the close proximity to town and nearby trails, and sitting down by the water. Was a lovely relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andy was always super quick to respond to texts and messages, he was very accommodating, and the place is amazing. We had a great anniversary celebration and we hope to come back for a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as represented on listing and on numerous 5 start reviews. It was particularly suited for our purpose of a get -together with relatives consisting of two senior adult couples. Proximity to HEB and Bucees was a plus. There are plenty of short daily trips from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly! Beautiful view and access to river. Quaint and comfy beds. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2025
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway for friends and family

Incredible property on the river. A truly relaxing and fun trip all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty cottage, great location

Spacious yet cozy cottage for a relaxing winter getaway. Lovely outdoor area with river access.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
Thank you so much! We enjoyed your visit and hope to see you guys in the future for some kayaking on the river!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Escape

The water view and relaxation delivered.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2025
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The house was old and renovated with modern updates. Had an excellent air conditioning system and amazing grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
I’m so happy you guys enjoyed the property! Thanks for being awesome guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Great spot to spend a holiday with my adult family. Have already recommended to several people.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Thanks for being awesome guests! We are so happy you enjoyed the property! Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mothers, Sisters & Daughters

Lovely property, beautiful grounds and nicely appointed inside. Definitely hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
We are delighted that you had a great stay with us! We do hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice and spacious unfortunately the weather was not cooperating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Sorry the weather wasn’t the best during your trip! Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect zen retreat

Such a piece of heaven. Lovely home-like property with incredible views, yard, and access to downtown Bastrop. My son fished daily, our dogs have never looked happier, and we had the most relaxing, chill vacation together as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us! You’re welcome back anytime! Next time perhaps we’ll do some kayaking! Until then, be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base for paddling weekend

It was great to be able to pull right into the yard and relax before worrying about the vehicle shuttle! Great property for our group, with everything we needed for an awesome weekend. Will certainly be doing this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
We’re so happy you guys had a great stay with us! Hope to see you guys again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and serene

A lot of effort by the owner to have the grounds maintained. The house is very comfortable and homey feeling. The river is visible from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
I’m so happy you guys had a great stay with us. Thanks for being awesome guests! We do hope to see you again soon. Until then be well and safe in your travels!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Outside, this place is amazing!! The grounds are gorgeous, however, it could have used a little TLC. The bank to the river is a complete drop off requiring at least 2 people in order to haul the other out. Because of the narrowness in the river, it’s flowing like rapids and it’s deep. There has been a lot of rain recently, so maybe it’s not like that all the time, but I wouldn’t take the chance of allowing little kids to get in and get swept away. The plants are very grown around that area also.The house is super cool if you like old cabins, and I truly do!! The bathrooms are awesome, but you have to go through a bedroom to get to them. There is a half bath in the sunroom, so if someone was sleeping, it wasn’t too much of an issue. The kitchen is huge, however, there wasn’t a great selection of pots and pans. I did take a bit of time to clean all the spider webs, pick up the dead bugs, and try to get all the mud dobbers chased out. Overall, it’s a great place and we were there for my daughter’s high school/college graduation and we had a great time as a family! Again, maybe not a place for small children but it is beautiful!! Andy was very responsive to all my messages also!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River house.

The property was beautiful. It just needed a lot of love. The shared deck needed some work. Wasn’t comfortable to sit at. The house was very pretty but needed a deep cleaning. The sunroom was everyone’s favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2024
So happy you guys had a great stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace Like a River

The RiverHouse was the perfect place to kick off our summer break. It met the needs of everyone in our group from ages 8 to 74, plus one dog. Relaxation, wildlife watching, swimming, fishing, paddling—it’s all here in a quiet neighborhood tucked just outside of historic Bastrop. It is a great central location for day trips to visit Brenham, Austin, Round Top and more. Good luck tearing yourself away from the river, though. The grounds are a true wonderland and Andy is a top notch host. The RiverHouse is definitely on our list of repeat destinations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Relaxation

We love the Riverhouse! A great place to relax and recharge. This is the second time we’ve stayed there; we truly love the peacefulness of the house & property. We especially love watching the birds from the sunroom and walking down the terraced steps to sit by the river. The spa-like bathroom, the entertainment room & the kitchen are all great. There is a comfortable king bed in the downstairs bedroom. (It was just the 2 of us for this stay) Andy is a wonderful host, readily answering questions & always super helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thanks for being awesome guests!
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