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2 Houses-6 Acres, Riverfront, Pool, Hot Tub, BEAUTIFUL VALLEY VIEW. 7BR 7Baths
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 234594 sq ft
Popular amenities
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!
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!
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
NOTE: We have open staircases, decks, and river.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact management for details.
Pets
No pets allowed
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.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
- Real Ale Brewing Company - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Bistro At Blanco River - 12 min drive
- The Chess Club Cafe - 11 min drive
- old ironhorse saloon - 10 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 11 min drive
- Old 300 BBQ - 11 min drive
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29 Nov, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Donna L.
10 Nov, 2025
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Donna L.
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10/10 Excellent
Rodney G.
20 Nov, 2025
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Rodney G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
aw a.
19 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
aw a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
George F.
8 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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George F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Erin D.
29 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family vacation
Erin D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
11 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property to host a small celebration
Karen T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randy & Pat B.
18 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Randy & Pat B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allyson C.
18 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
Allyson C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny A.
23 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday Get-together
Jenny A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
27 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property!!
Nicole M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
15 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blanco Retreat
Kevin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Allison M.
19 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property!
Allison M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Cathy R.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family experience.
Cathy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Ladislav L.
27 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blanco River Retreat - TEAM OFFSITE
Ladislav L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Heidi B.
16 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved This House!
Heidi B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ricky C.
22 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for Coporate Retreat
Ricky C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Sheri K.
26 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Sheri K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Mary lynn B.
27 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Mary lynn B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Jenny J.
16 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blanco River Retreat is lovely!
Jenny J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Brent M.
3 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Brent M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Darren D.
8 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setting and property
Darren D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
ryan r.
14 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic private getaway!
ryan r.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Paul A.
13 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blanco River Retreat was perfect for our family gathering
Paul A.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Katie L.
10 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Place!
Katie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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