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

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Property grounds
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Golf
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

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Blanco, TX
  • Popular LocationHill Country Lavender Farm8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlanco State Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationVaaler Creek Golf Club20 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)69 min drive

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About the area

Blanco

Located in Blanco, this lodge is on the waterfront. Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vaaler Creek Golf Club and Texas Hills Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider The Island and Exotic Resort Zoo. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Hill Country Lavender Farm - 8 min drive
  • Blanco State Park - 11 min drive
  • Real Ale Brewing Company - 13 min drive
  • Vaaler Creek Golf Club - 20 min drive
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Redbud Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda El Charro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old 300 BBQ - ‬10 min drive

About this property

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

Family-friendly lodge by the river
At Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. , you can look forward to a firepit, a playground and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Games, a table football and ping pong
  • A video library, barbecues and a billiards/pool table
  • Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Blanco Valley Lodge - luxury home & guest house. River house, pool & game room. have comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • 6 bathrooms with baths and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

Property manager

Laura Pierce

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Number of pets limited. Must inquire first.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Family Friendly, no perimeter gate around pool

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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 113 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey B., Lubbock, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Beautiful Property
Wonderful place to place, super spacious with beautiful scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and property
We loved this place, and will definitely be back. It has everything you need and the layout is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Greg B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kate R., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Hardy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place to stay. Plenty of room to roam. Everything you could ask for in a place for a large family or group. Everything you need for all ages & activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Texas Hill Country Getaway for Groups
We had a group of 5 families stay at Blanco Valley Lodge for a summer-time long weekend. The house is huge and in great shape. There were plenty of rooms and bathrooms as well as ample kitchen and dining space and lots of fun things to do (swim, shuffleboard, pool table, ping pong). The only downside was that the river was dry (as of June 2023), but it’s still a lovely spot with pretty views. I would also note that the swimming pool is fairly deep (I would estimate it’s at least 4 feet deep at the shallow end, and most of the pool is 5-7 feet deep, so might not be ideal for smaller children/people who aren’t strong swimmers.) We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maria Teresa R.

Dishonest
Please take pictures of the home upon arrival and check out. We were accused of damage to the pool and charged an extra pet fee two weeks after check out, aside the pet fee already paid stating the birds left a mess. Laura verbally agreed to the additional birds. Laura never mentioned an issue with the birds at the time of check out. She did reach out to me via text to advise there was rust stains at the bottom of the pool and asked if we knew. However, no mention of issues with the birds at the time of check out and or the two weeks following check out. No pictures were provided by Laura of the mess she stated her cleaning lady advised her of. False statement, not enough characters in this review to provide the full story. Caught Laura lying (all on email) as to the cleaning lady not knowing there was birds in the home and called her and stated there was bird poop and feathers everywhere. The cleaning lady was present when I was checking out and loading my two birds in the vehicle. 5 people present that can attest to that and the fact that no mess was left behind as stated. Her response, call my husband to further discuss your birds. If this was an issue it should have been addressed at the time she text with regard to the pool. Please be aware there are scorpions in the home, we killed 3 and the jacuzzi had ants. When addressed I was dismissed and advised it was our fault as we left the hot tub lid open and no one ever complained of scorpions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bvl
Beautiful house Would recommend this property without hesitation. Excellent contact with owners who continually Asked if we needed anything. Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised!
Great property and amenities are all top quality. No skimping on costs by owner. Amazing beds and linens. Top to bottom everything was great. We went when the Blanco River was a bit low because of drought. We plan to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginna M., FORT WORTH

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place for our celebration!
This is an amazing property for a family gathering! Everything was comfortable and sparkling clean. Our guests had a fantastic time. We plan to book again for a summer family gathering. 🎉
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and great experience
Celebrated my 30th birthday here with some friends and we had an amazing time. The beds were very comfortable, the amenities were great and overall everything was lovely. My boyfriend ended up proposing in front of the river which made for a beautiful setting! Thank you so much for having us. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danneel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Nice property that is setup well for large groups to relax and catchup. Communication via the app was challenged throughout the process, but all of our inquiries were eventually worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Hill Country Family Getaway
The pictures do not do this place justice. The property is immaculate, and the views are amazing. Perfect retreat for large groups. Kitchen and dining have everything imaginable for entertaining. High quality bedding, pillows, and blankets in the sleeping areas. Pool, hot tub, indoor and outdoor games. Fire pits. They have thought of everything for your large group. Amazing. Great communication from the owners, as well. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lanette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis
Property and location was perfect for my son's wedding and family gathering for it. The house was like an Oasis and was happy to share the experience with my family. There were a few pots and pans that needed updating, but overall, kitchen was well stocked for a large size family gathering. Owners were awesome to deal with and very accommodating. If we raised an issue (i.e. broken coffee machine), they responded expeditiously so as not to burden the family. Wish it was warmer for us to enjoy the pool, but there were plenty of other things to do for the whole family regardless (gameroom, hot tub, etc.). Bedsheets were one of the most soft and comfortable that I've ever slept in. They did not skimp on what's important.....a good night's rest while on vacation. Highly recommend renting this Oasis!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing as always!
The house is beautiful and comfortable. Laura and David are the best! They always go above and beyond to meet our needs. We have stayed at this property several times, and will be returning in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was beautiful! There was so much space and was a great into to the hill country!
This place was perfect. We had a group of friends with us stay and see the hill country, I swear this house alone will be bringing them back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

cynthia k., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving Trip
Our experience was awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and Great Experience!
First of all the pictures do not do the property justice. The view alone was worth the trip. The actual lodge was comfortable, spacious, and very cool feeling. One thing to note - don't worry about ice! The Ice machine is always running and we never ran out even with constant refills and filling up the cooler twice. Our host, Laura, could not have been more friendly and accommodating even being available for quick texts throughout our stay. Just an overall lovely experience and if you are in need of a place for a Corporate retreat or event please look into this property for your stay. Our team had everything it needed to conduct large group meetings, presentations and bond. Great week all-around. Thank you Laura! -Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022