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Shady House with River Access & Donkeys!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 131300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • Place, Pedernales Brewing Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fredericksburg Theater Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Das Peach Haus
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

About this property

Shady House with River Access & Donkeys!

Hill Country River Ranch is a working sheep ranch located 3 miles from Main Street, Fredericksburg, Texas . The "Ranch House" is a 3 bedroom 2 bath house. On the same property, we have a total of 5 houses, cabins, and cottages to choose from. In addition, we have an event center. Looking for a wedding venue in Fredericksburg? We are ideal for that. We are set up for family reunions, church and corporate retreats with 28 acres to use. We have river frontage that is ideal for picnics, swimming and family games. The dance hall is great as a meeting place with a kitchen. Hill Country River Ranch is somewhere between a resort and a bed and breakfast in Fredericksburg, Texas. We offer bicycles, kayaks, fire pits, barbecue pits (gas and charcoal), picnic tables and games. Interacting with our farm animals is fun for kids of all ages. Being just outside of Fredericksburg and close to Hwy 87 makes vineyards, peach orchards, shopping, restaurants, and Luckenbach easy to get to.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 13
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

About the area

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is home to this cabin. Fredericksburg Theater Company and Admiral Nimitz Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Enchanted Rock Fissure and Wildseed Farms.
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Fredericksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • Pedernales Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Fredericksburg Theater Company - 3 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Das Peach Haus - 3 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Main Street - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 6 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chik-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shady House with River Access & Donkeys! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Shady House with River Access & Donkeys!?

As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shady House with River Access & Donkeys! on 19 Apr, 2026 start from S$237, 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.

Where is Shady House with River Access & Donkeys! located?

Situated in Fredericksburg, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Pedernales Brewing Company and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Fredericksburg Theater Company. Das Peach Haus and Hill Country Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cuong L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best places I have ever stay with my family. Host was awesome, and very friendly and communicate great. I would come back here again with the rest of my other families member.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely, town very close nearby. This house is much nicer than even the pictures show. Will definitley stay here again. Bikes for the kids to ride were available, kayaks at the river, croquet set, lots of animals to pet and see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to have a peaceful resting spot and close to downtown shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was a cute farm style and great for our large family of mang ages. Minor flaws like broken blinds and air filter dirty. The goats and donkeys were a hit with the kids. We will Definitely be going back I just hope the game room is open for this stay. Also note staff was very responsive and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the porch! Lots of great visiting space. We cooked meals and had all the supplies we needed. Even baked homemade bread for our daughter to take back to college. Our only issue was some of us are a bit older and the soft mattresses caused some stiffness of a morning! The master bathroom is a great space. Love the historical touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Shady House was phenomenal. Every room was clean. The house was well equipped with all things needed in case we forgot at home. Thank you for all the snacks you provided. Those helped when we were waiting to have dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time during our stay in the "ranch house" on the property. The enclosed long covered front porch faced the barn animal area, and we were treated to roaming sheep while having our morning coffee, and were able to let our 2 small pups hang out unleased ( yes they are pet friendly for a small additional fee). The 3 bedrooms all had comfy queen size beds (one had a twin size) an open common living/dining area and full size/ well equipped kitchen. They even provide coffee and snacks and some breakfast foods in freezer and small boxes of cereal too. We had our own private fire pit but could not use it due to the county burn ban. The property is laid out like an old western town with a long facade touting a country store/blacksmith shop and a silo that is also a guest house. They also have a large event center which we were told also hosts Friday night square dancing when not booked for an event. We could easily walk to the river frontage, which had a picnic table, Adirondak chairs, 2 small kayaks and an inflatable paddle board too. It was a little slice of country heaven but just 3 miles south of town and easily accessible to all the area wineries. The hosts were friendly, welcoming, and eager to assist if needed. It was the perfect location for our small family gathering for the holidays. We Hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was one of the best rentals I’ve ever stayed in! The house was super clean and had everything we needed and more, the host (mark) was incredibly welcoming and let us hold a baby lamb! The livestock around the ranch was so fun to pet and interact with and they are so sweet, you can tell they are well taken care of. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends and will be my new go to place when staying in Fredericksburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Great host. Our daughter loved the farm animals and the outside games
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Scott Shirey

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