Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room.

Family-friendly lodge with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Living / Gathering Room of the main house
Wall of Windows.  Great River View from the Living Room through the Dining Room.
Kitchen in the Main House
Main House Kitchen - Dual Ovens, Dishwashers, & Fridge. Commercial Ice Maker
Main House Game Room- Shuffle Board, Pool, Fooseball, Board Games

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
AU$2,958
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hill Country Lavender Farm
  • Place, Blanco State Park
  • Place, Vaaler Creek Golf Club

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Guest Cottage - Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Guest Cottage - Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Main House - Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main House - Guest Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Main House - Guest Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Main House - Loft Bunk Room

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Main House - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

6 bathrooms

Guest Cottage - Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Cottage - Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main House Guest Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main House - Guest Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main House - Guest Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Main House - Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
The current price is AU$2,958
avg per night

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About the area

Blanco

Located in Blanco, this lodge is on the waterfront. Vaaler Creek Golf Club and Texas Hills Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Island and Exotic Resort Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and golfing.

What's nearby

  • Hill Country Lavender Farm - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Blanco State Park - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Milam & Greene Whiskey Distillery - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Real Ale Brewing Company - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Vaaler Creek Golf Club - 18 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro At Blanco River - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old 300 BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room.

Blanco Valley Lodge (BVL) is a recently completed hill country vacation home, designed to provide families and groups a safe and relaxing place to be together. Comfortable accommodations, privacy, spectacular Hill Country views, an open floor plan, and a peaceful stretch of the Blanco River allow guests to gather and entertain in a stress-free way. Just one hour from Austin and San Antonio, 25 minutes west of Wimberley, and 10 minutes East of Blanco, BVL is nestled on 9 acres and is a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday, holiday, or anniversary, gather the girls or the boys, or your families and friends, your co-workers or team members, and enjoy time in the hill country.

The gated property includes a 6,000-square foot luxury home, 1,100 square foot guest house, and over 4,700 square feet of outdoor decking outfitted with tiki torches, hot tub, fire pit, Texas shaped pool, washer pits, and basketball goal.

The main house floor plan includes 4 spacious bedrooms, a bunkhouse loft, four full bathrooms, a dining hall with two 16-foot farmhouse tables, fully-equipped kitchen, game room, large gathering spaces with three fireplaces, and numerous windows to enjoy the view and watch kiddos swim and play outside. Attached to the main house is a guest house with its own fully-equipped kitchen, living area, and two guest rooms, each with private full baths. Both houses feature big walk-ways, let in great natural light, and all the beds are made with luxury linens.

The kitchen and dining spaces in the main house were designed to entertain a large group but allow for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Guests will find plenty of counter space for prepping as well as bar space for socializing as meals are brought together. All amenities were purchased in 2017 and include a commercial ice maker and fridge, 4 ovens, large island, oversized pantries, dinner, drink, and silverware for 40, multiple Keurig’s and coffee pots and numerous large serving platters. Our indoor dining space has an incredible view of the Blanco River and comfortably seats 32 adults with plenty of space for additional seating, movement, catered meals, or for presentations and demonstrations.

Guests activities include walking right into the Blanco River, swimming in the pool, gathering around a movie or big sporting event, playing pool, ping pong, foosball, shuffle board, or card and board games. BVL is a great place to escape the distractions of daily routine and focus on your family, enjoy time with your friends, or collaborate and commit to a mission or goal for your particular group or small business.

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family Friendly, no perimeter gate around pool
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Number of pets limited. Must inquire first.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No guns, ATV's, 4 wheelers, or golf carts at the property.
No weddings, rehearsal dinners, or receptions at the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. located?

This family-friendly Blanco lodge is located on the waterfront, 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Blanco State Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Vaaler Creek Golf Club and Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm. Wimberley Lions Market Days and Potter's Creek Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Squad vacay

Amazing property with awesome amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danneel A.

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

Wonderful Hill Country Getaway!

The hosts were responsive and we all had a good time! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute gorgeous property!! This home accommodated family and friends for a college graduation celebration. The isolated location made for a peaceful retreat yet still only 8 minutes away from the main town. Highly recommend for large gatherings with each room providing multiple beds and perfect for multiple families. Laura is a gracious host and very responsive to any concerns or requests. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Wonderful family vacation get-together!

This house provided plenty of areas for our group to gather together for meals and socializing, but other areas are available if more privacy or quiet time is needed. The house is large but still feels comfortable and cozy. Plenty of indoor entertainment available, esp since we had some rain. Excellent kitchen accommodations made it easy for us to fix 3 meals a day. The outdoor spaces also did not disappoint. Great pool, 2 firepits, hot tub, and river access gave us many options for entertainment. The host provided helpful information ahead of time for us to plan our trip and was responsive when we had questions during our stay. Our group would consider returning to this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Christmas 2024

Our group of 11 adults absolutely loved the property. The rooms were large and well appointed. The extra large dining tables were perfect for family meals and game nights. We enjoyed both the hot tub and pool (heated for our stay at extra cost). The game room inside was a big hit with the family and used constantly. The kitchen was excellent with wonderful appliances and plenty of dishes to accommodate all of our needs. (Two dish washers were very much appreciated!) Overall it was a huge hit and we'd happily rent the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R., New York, NY

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

Perfect family reunion gathering spot!

Blanco Valley Lodge was the perfect location and set up for our family reunion! It had an ideal layout of bedrooms/beds/baths to host several families and offered enough privacy and space for the weekend. The beds/linens are high quality, and we found the entire home thoughtfully decorated and stocked with what we needed. The property is private, yet conveniently located in the middle of several towns to get out for some local adventures. We found it is easy to communicate with the property owner to answer any questions. We will definitely find a reason to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Houston

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

Amazing Property for Large Group

We held a large family reunion at the property. The house/guest house combo was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Lack of water in the river made us so happy we had a place with a great pool. Kitchen and eating area are definitely highlights. Plenty of space for up to 30 people to relax and take in the Texas hill country. Communication from the owner was timely and helpful throughout. Would definitely come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hardy E.

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

Host was great, Vrbo needs improvement !

The Host Laura and David were great and communicated with us several times. Beautiful property and well kept. I was disappointed with my communication with Vrbo, no response e-mail wise or telephone wise. The host came to in to save the day. Vrbo in my opinion can certainly stand some improvement in their operations ! HE
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Paradise in the Blanco

This property is hands-down the BEST place for a large group. We had six families during our visit. The main house is so spacious, it felt like we were at a private resort. The pool and hot tub are exquisite. The deer arrive at dinnertime each night on cue. The playground was a hit. The gameroom and bunk room were the perfect place for the kids to relax and get away from the parents. The kitchen is equipped to feed an army. And the ice machine is just the icing on the cake. We had so much fun, I'd go back in a heartbeat. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Christmas Memories

My family quit exchanging Christmas gifts years ago, opting instead to go somewhere together and make memories. We rented The Blanco Family Lodge and we couldn’t have been more pleased. There were 20 of us and the house was large enough we didn’t get underfoot of the others. The kitchen was amazing and had two of every appliance. All 20 of us could sit at one of the tables in the dining room. The home had a wonderful game room which helped to keep us entertained. We played games, had some great meals and made more memories. Thanks BFL for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing in every way! Views were gorgeous. The pictures in the listing don’t do justice. Highly recommend for a family or friend gathering. Everything was very clean and the owner communication was top notch. Huge thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Blanco Valley Lodge was incredible! We were celebrating my husband’s 70th birthday with our kids and grandkids. There was something for everyone! The updated and renovated house was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea S.

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

Family reunion

This house was perfect for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Teacher Retreat

Beautiful Property and well stocked with everything you need. Property managers were very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia G.

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

Best Holiday Time!

Dear Owners, Thank you so much for sharing your amazing property with us, we had time of our life!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin A.

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

Family reunion

We had the best time gathering as a family at this house in Blanco! Laura was very responsive and helpful. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Perfect, Perfect, Perfect

PERFECT property for our team offsite. The home and casita are well stocked with just about anything you can think of needing. The dining area was spacious and ideal for our indoor activities. The property is very large with the Blanco river running past it. The pool, hot tub, fire pits, game room--all great hits with our team. Massive double freezer, large fridge and an ICE MAKER! The owners are VERY helpful and communication was excellent. The PERFECT place for a team offsite, family reunion, country wedding or simply a gathering of friends. I cannot emphasize enough the great experience we had at the Blanco Valley Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

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

Great family gathering place.

The house is fabulous. It had really high end furnishings. We had 30 family members and we were all comfortable. The large dining family was great for family meals and our family bingo night. Laura was a great hostess. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew T.

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

Blanco oasis

We had a great time at Blanco Valley Lodge. Great house with great amenities located in a very peaceful spot! Thanks to the hosts for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

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

Fantastic!!

This place was absolutely amazing!! We took our youth group and everyone loved it! So much to do and the responses to questions we had was always prompt! Great vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

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

Team Retreat

For the second time, our work team and spouses spent a few days together at this wonderful property for our annual team retreat. We’ve stayed at a few other places, but this one seems to be our favorite! The ease of working with the owners, the quiet location, the stunning views, and the wonderful home are the perfect combination! We can’t say enough great things about this place! I’m certain we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

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

Fabulous Family Thanksgiving

We enjoyed our stay at The Blanco Valley Lodge. From the beginning of the booking process through our checkout, everything was seamless. Laura was always responsive and went the extra mile to answer our requests, she also checked on us via text during our stay to see if we needed anything. The property is fantastic and they have thought of everything you might need. There is room to spread out and something for everyone. We highly recommend this property for your next getaway. Rick and Honey
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

wonderful outdoors

We had a wonderful stay here for our daughter's wedding that was held at nearby Camp Lucy. This property backs onto the river with wonderful outdoor seating, eating and recreation.The large kitchen and game room were perfect for hosting our large family. Unfortunately, one of the freezers was broken. The owner sent someone over immediately and then when it couldn't be fixed, offered to replace it the next day! Unfortunately, the dryer was also broken but we didn't need it until the end of our stay. Possibly need a little more attention to appliances before a large group comes to stay but otherwise we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Beautiful Property

Wonderful place to place, super spacious with beautiful scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023