Welcome to River Hill Ranch, a breathtaking rental in Blanco, TX! The house sits on 156 acres & is an old late 1800's barn from upstate New York. A 4 bed/3 bath, perfect for 10 guests. There is no comparison to the hill country, enjoy the beautiful views on the front porch with a cup of coffee! We have 20 Texas Longhorns roaming the property & it's truly a one of a kind experience to see them. There is a great kitchen & living area for your family/friends to enjoy & make memories!
The Space:
Managed by Heavenly Hosts
- Sleeps 10
- 3 bedrooms with queen size beds and 4th bedroom with a twin trundle bed + 1 queen size sofa bed in the living room (6 beds total)
- 3 full bathrooms; 2 with walk-in showers and 1 with a bathtub (soaking tub with a hand held shower)
- Full kitchen with Keurig and dishwasher
- Gas indoor fireplace
- BBQ grill/smoker available (please BYO charcoal and note: only one green egg smoker is available for use)
- Outdoor fireplace is wood-burning with gas starter + wood burning fire-pit (please BYO firewood)
- 1 Smart TV in the living room
- You have a great view and front access of the South Fork Blanco River. Please be cautious of your surroundings.
- You're welcome to enjoy activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the river. Please note that we do not provide equipment like kayaks or paddle boards, so you will need to bring your own. The river depth can range from 8 to 16 feet, but this can vary depending on the rainfall. Keep in mind that water levels fluctuate regularly due to weather conditions and seasonal changes, so we cannot predict the exact depths.
- Roaming is NOT permitted. We've received complaints from the neighbor in the past, and guests are only allowed to walk within the wooden gate area surrounding the house. Please refrain from walking in any areas outside the gates. Thank you for your understanding!
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire house and yard!
The Neighborhood:
Quiet Neighborhood. You have a great view of the South Fork Blanco River.
Getting Around:
Uber/Lyft available. This rental is 12.4 miles away from Downtown Blanco (Main St.)
- 10.7 miles away from Luckenbach
- 21 miles away from Downtown Fredericksburg
- 20 miles from Old Tunnel State Park
- 19 miles away from Stonewall
- 23 miles away from Sisterdale
- 36 miles away from Comfort
Other Things to Note:
- This property is suitable for children/infants.
- This property is pet-friendly. There is a pet fee of $45 per pet/per night + taxes, and up to 2 pets only with a 45 lb limit. Pet fee is not automatically included in the total, it's added after booking is confirmed. Pets must be kenneled when left unattended inside the home. Please pick up after your pet. Please have pet(s) on a leash, if outside.
- There is wildlife on the property, please be cautious. Don't allow pet(s) near wildlife animals. The longhorns don't go near the house, but please know they roam the property freely. Do not approach or feed longhorns. Longhorns should remain outside the wooden fence around the house.
- No hunting or shooting of any kind is permitted on this property. Firearms and target shooting are strictly prohibited.
- Pest Control is scheduled quarterly. Due to the house being in the hill country, you will encounter critters. This is common even with pest control treatments.
NO parties, weddings, events, etc. If the house rule is broken, you will be fined $200 (also shown under House Rules)
- The neighbor takes the trash out every Monday (sometimes in the morning or afternoon) for the garbage can located outside the house. Trash pick-up is on Tuesday mornings by the city. Please don't be alarmed, the neighbor is only there to perform this one task.
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Property # 3400198vb
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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Blanco
Located in Blanco, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fall Creek Vineyards and Narrow Path Winery and Vineyard 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 Lyndon B. Johnson State Park.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 80 min drive
Restaurants
Albert Ice House - 24 min drive
Cowboy Cantina - 24 min drive
Feast & Merriment - 23 min drive
the pig pen food truck - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is River Hill Ranch, Pet friendly, Fireplace pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at River Hill Ranch, Pet friendly, Fireplace?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Hill Ranch, Pet friendly, Fireplace on 20 July 2026 start from AU$628, 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.
How much is parking at River Hill Ranch, Pet friendly, Fireplace?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at River Hill Ranch, Pet friendly, Fireplace?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at River Hill Ranch, Pet friendly, Fireplace?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is River Hill Ranch, Pet friendly, Fireplace located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Fall Creek Vineyards and within 12 miles (20 km) of Narrow Path Winery and Vineyard and Garrison Brothers Distillery. Old Blanco County Courthouse is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property was an exceptionally lovely retreat to relax in after the busy holiday season. The firepit/grill area provided hours of fun, roasting marshmallows and cooking steaks. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed, from the kitchen to the game cabinet. The wandering longhorns were visible every day of our trip and made for even more beautiful views from the porch. We had such a wonderful time and can’t recommend this property highly enough!
The house was pretty, and outside was breath taking, but i called the property manager catalina many times. My vacation, and Thanksgiving was ruined. The road to this property is horrible. Also, the neighbors or who ever lives there threatened us, and treated us like criminals when we were just walking. We did not do anything against the law. The sheriff came to the house on private property without permission.
Nn
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the home beautiful and enjoyed the scenery, though we’re truly sorry that other aspects of your stay were so frustrating. Regarding the road, it is a farm-to-ranch dirt road. Unfortunately, despite the homeowners’ best efforts to maintain it, rainfall and seasonal weather conditions can quickly return it to its original state. We understand how challenging that can be and regret the inconvenience it caused during your visit. We’re also very sorry for the experience you had with the neighboring property. That situation was not acceptable, and we apologize that you were treated that way. Our team did our best to mediate at the time and also contacted the sheriff ourselves to help address the situation. The homeowners will be discussing this concern directly with the neighbors to help prevent anything similar in the future. Due to the inconvenience you experienced, a partial refund was issued. We truly appreciate you sharing this feedback, as it helps us and the homeowners continue to address and improve these situations moving forward.
The property was perfect for our annual gathering...good lay-out, comfy bedding, beautiful scenery....loved our porch time!
Only down-side was lrg. frig had an issue with door seal, which affected proper temperature inside frig.
Also had issue with multi-cup coffee maker, but property mgr. was very responsive and replaced the unit.
The house is very nice and has many conveniences such as a wine fridge, large ice maker, comfy bedding, fire pit and outdoor seating. It’s not a large house but the design makes good use of space and the back porch is large with beautiful views. One thing to note, the road to get to the house is a bit of a drive and is very graveled with lots of big rocks—I would not want to drive a sedan or vehicle that sits low to the ground. Easy walk to the river to fish although we couldn’t get many bites. Be sure to bring laundry supplies and coffee for Kuerig if you want that. Host was reaponsive and helpful.
We enjoyed our stay. We fished in the river that runs behind the home. Made s’mores in the outdoor fire pit. We were delighted when we saw the longhorn on the property. Bedrooms are small but clean and comfortable. Kitchen is fully
Stocked but we did have to buy sponges and kitchen towels. It was nice to unplug and enjoy family time cooking, watching movies, dancing and playing games. The location is great for visiting New Braunfels, Luckenbach and Fredericksburg. We did have a minor ant invasion in one of the Kids suitcases but hey, she learned how to use the washer! If you love the outdoors, you will love this beautifully decorated home.
Patricia M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Hi Patricia, we hope you enjoyed your overall stay! Please know we have provide housekeeping feedback in regards to sponges and kitchen towels. This is something we do provide. We have also had pest control go out to spray the house for ants, this has been taken care of. We apologize if any ants got into your kids suitcase. We hope to have you visit again, thank you!