Located in Johnson City, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, while Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home are cultural highlights. Texas Hill Country Wineries and Exotic Resort Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
Garrison Brothers Distillery - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 10 min drive - 18.3 km
Getting around
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
William Chris Vineyards - 6 min drive
290 Wine Castle - 7 min drive
Old 290 Brewery & Restaurant - 10 min drive
Garrison Brothers Distillery - 11 min drive
Pontotoc Vineyard Picnic Table - 5 min drive
About this property
Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome
Tucked away in the most heavenly corner of the Texas Hill Country sits King River Ranch, a sprawling 25-acre paradise that offers its guests a perfect blend of private luxury and natural beauty. Upon driving through the gates, the KRR guest is greeted by our exclusive quarter-mile of the Pedernales River to enjoy and explore. The eye never ceases to be dazzled by impossibly charming barns, expansive horse pastures filled with friendly farm animals, the peacefully flowing river, and cinematic views in every direction, all within feet from the front door of this ultimate Hill Country getaway.
Just a stone's throw downriver from the Lyndon B. Johnson Family Ranch, KRR is conveniently located 20 minutes from shopping and dining in Fredericksburg, 25 minutes to water sports at Horseshoe Bay, under one-hour to downtown ATX and SATX, and just a skip-and-a-jump to the historic town of Hye, the epicenter of the Hill Country wineries. Being in the heart of the one of the most popular destinations in the entire Lone Star State, there is literally no end to the things to do in the immediate area.
The River Cottage is a gorgeous ranch house perched above the river on one side and panoramic views of the magnificent King Barn, horse pastures and fishing pond. The Suite is a generous and luxuriant private space built just for two, with a grand canopy bed from where you can watch deer gently cross the river. The River Cottage and Suite are included in every stay. Ask about your micro-wedding and elopement packages!
Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Extra attention with children in a wilderness area
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Additional damage deposit is required.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed only outside in designated area.
Entry into the horse pasture or harassing the animals is prohibited under any circumstances. Feed animals coastal hay, apples, or carrots ONLY.
Entry into the pond pasture is allowed upon request. Due to the inherent dangers of a water feature in a wilderness area, extra attention is required
For the safety measures of our guests and the property, we maintain a strict year-round restrictions on any outdoor fire-related activities.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Is Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome pet-friendly?
Yes, Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome?
As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome on 29 Dec 2025 start from AU$1,613, 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 Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome located?
Situated on the waterfront, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of William Chris Vineyards, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Bingham Family Vineyards Fredericksburg. Garrison Brothers Distillery and Kuhlman Cellars are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Heaven Can't Wait at King River Ranch... Furry Angels Welcome Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We absolutely loved our time at the property. Our daughter who had autism bonded with the animals, the younger ones loved the river and the adults enjoyed the ease of everyone enjoying themselves. We cooked meals in and spent our time on the property. We also went into town and liked the museums.
We had an amazing time at King River Ranch. Everything was as promised and the animals added a nice touch. I highly recommend this property for large groups.
The property was great and perfect for our family vacation. The kids enjoyed interacting with the animals and exploring the river bed. The location is close enough to Fredericksburg without being in the city. However, there was no spa/whirlpool, no satellite/cable, and no ice maker available as stated on the VRBO listing. Also, there was no wi-fi in the suite.
This property exceeded our expectation! The pictures do not do this beautiful ranch sprawl justice. There was so much we could do on the property that we almost didn't go to the various sightseeing places nearby. There were 10 of us and this property accommodated our group more than nicely. We had teenagers and young adult children in our group (16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 27). THEY LOVED IT!! We were pleasantly surprised to see they were uninterested in all their personal technology and while the house had a large screen TV and WiFi, we barely used it! For us, this was EXACTLY what we wanted. In addition, this was suppose to be a "float the river" kind of trip but COVID-19 restrictions were reinstated the same weekend we arrived in the area. HOWEVER, because there is a river on the property, we were still able to "float the river" albeit a little different type experience. It was better because we had the river all to ourselves! Much to our surprise, we didn't know that the property is actually a beautiful wedding venue. There is an extraordinary platform just down from the house and about halfway to the river where the wedding ceremonies are held. One evening at dusk, my husband lit the candle lanterns that are part of the platform without my knowledge. He called me to come meet him and when I arrived our favorite song was playing on his bluetooth speaker while the candlelight and sunset created the most incredible ambiance!! OMG!! We slow danced to a couple of songs and then called the rest of our family to join us. Their reaction was priceless! THANK YOU KRR!! This was definitely one of the BEST family vacations EVER! God bless Texas, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
Steve & Renee
Friendswood, TX