Dog-friendly riverfront home with outdoor space

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

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Burnet, TX

Inks Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Inks Lake State Park
‪22 min drive‬
Longhorn Cavern State Park
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

The River House

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Visit the Texas Hill Country for your next getaway and go off the grid at this spacious dog-friendly home on the banks of the Colorado River. A full kitchen with a dishwasher lets you cook your favorite meal. At night, gather in the living room for a family game night or warm up around the outdoor fire.

This home lies just south of Buchanan Lake, with a vast swimming area and very little boat traffic behind the house. The city of Burnet is a 14-mile drive away, where you can attend the Burnet Bluebonnet Festival in the spring. Boat rentals are available at Inks Lake State Park, and the links at Legends Golf Course are just 15 miles away in nearby Kingsland. For hiking and sightseeing in the hills, visit Longhorn Cavern, State Park.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This home does not have WiFi.
The home is on stilts and is accessed by a set of stairs.
Due to the Hill Country location of our rentals, you may encounter situations with wildlife/pests. Please be aware of your surroundings, take caution while driving at night and supervise your children at all times while outdoors. In addition, all properties do utilize pest control maintenance on a regular basis, BUT this does not guarantee pests/bugs/critters will not be visible.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Vacasa of Texas

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 2.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Buchanan Dam

Located in Buchanan Dam, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Croghan and Highland Lakes Squadron are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Perissos Vineyards and Kingsland Massage Garage. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Burnet, TX

What's nearby

Inks Lake - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Lake Buchanan - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Inks Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
Longhorn Cavern State Park - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
The Legends Golf Course - 29 min drive - 24.7 km

Restaurants

‪Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant #2 - ‬20 min drive
‪Crazy Gals Cafe - ‬21 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬23 min drive
‪La Tequila Jalisco - ‬25 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly riverfront home with outdoor space pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly riverfront home with outdoor space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly riverfront home with outdoor space?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly riverfront home with outdoor space located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Colorado River and Lake LBJ. Inks Lake is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

8.6

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

1 Dec 2024

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

Thanksgiving 2024

Location and water view is wonderful. Launched our canoe and paddled up and down the river on and offduring 4 day stay.Cooked on the grill and ate in the sunset. Played badminton with the children on the spacious fenced in grounds.House inside was clean but really needs some tender care. Beds were very clean and comfortable. Dinning room seating was only for four people needs two more chairs for a family to sit together. Kitchen fully equipped . Nothing flashy if you are looking for a glamorous house but comfortable if you are not fussy. Ac vents really need cleaning as do the windows. Stairs difficult with invalids or small children and need some repair . Living room could do with a couple of side lamps. It was a wonderful place but really needs a personal touch or you neepropertyrd

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

KELLY C.

13 Oct 2024

Kelly

Great location in the waterfront was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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6/10 Okay

Jennipher C.

15 Sept 2024

Just what we needed to unplug!

If you're looking for a house that is aesthetically pleasing, this is not it. However, if you're searching for a lake house where you can have a wonderful time with your family, you’ve found it. We have an overall mixed review about this house. Our family had the best time here and it was just what we need to get away and unplug. But there are a few things that could have been improved on. **Positives:** The location is fantastic, offering a perfect view of the river. It's a great spot for fishing and swimming. The outdoor space by the river was wonderful, providing a great spot to sit, have coffee, play games, or visit with family and friends. We spent the majority of our time outside, enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The beds were comfortable, and there were plenty of towels. And the A/C works GREAT!! **Negatives:** The inside is a typical lake house with nothing fancy, offering just the basic necessities. The pictures need to be updated as the tree swing outside is no longer there and the kids were looking forward to it. The patio umbrella is broken and not useable. It would have been nice for the extra shade. The patio space needs to be swept and cleaned a bit. The inside REALLY needs a deep cleaning from the baseboards to the blinds. The dishwasher was filthy and did not get dishes clean so we had to hand wash dishes. And the microwave stopped working on our first full day. There were dead bugs and cobwebs in the window sills and corners and the floor didn’t appear to have been mopped. There is no Wi-Fi. The dining table needs a few more chairs, and it would have been nice to have a few extra chairs in the living room. The outside of the house also needs a good cleaning and pressure washing. Some of the steps need to be fixed for safety reasons. There aren’t screens on the windows and we found several windows left unlocked. The house is definitely not maintained very well and seems like they just clean good enough for the next guest and that’s it. If this house had a deep cleaning between each guest we would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Jordyn S.

29 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Overall nice property. The outdoor space is perfect with the perfect spot to float/swim. The house could use a nice deep clean. The dishes appeared dirty and we cleaned before use (dishwasher looks pretty gross). The water has a very strong sulphur smell. It made the entire house smell the first night. Microwave did not work during our stay and there was no propane for the grill.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Julianne C.

20 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Run down and neglected

First of all, the proper manager was very communicative and the handyman was also able to take care of things that were broken. The property in person is not as representative of the pictures. It’s in a nice part of the river. Big lot with pretty trees. The terraces were definitely a selling point when I booked the property. Other reviews said it was older and not updated but clean. I can handle older as long as it’s clean. When we pulled up, the house was covered in spider webs and debris. The outside was a wreck with broken furniture, ripped and discolored cushions, goose droppings all around. The terrace which looked so nice in the pictures had debris and not set up at all. The lounges were broken, the umbrella was broken, the chimney was broken, the table was broken. There had been storms but this debris was piled up from neglect and had been there for quite a while. The whole exterior of the house is covered in spider webs and debris stuck in the webs. The windows were dirty. Inside didn’t get much better. The bar top was broken, blinds were broken, the ceiling fan blades were hanging down, the baseboards, cabinets and walls had dirt and grime all over them, the shower curtains had mold, the inside windows had bugs and webs in them, remotes had dead batteries, the tv/dvd combo the dvd player would not work, the other tv would not come on and the return air filter was filthy. The handyman did come fix several things but the condition was pure neglect.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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6/10 Okay

Adele K.

16 Apr 2024

Great location for very reasonable price!

The location is amazing and so peaceful. The house is older, but was clean and has everything you need. And the price is very, very reasonable for what you are getting.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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8/10 Good

Joseph F.

27 Mar 2024

Great Vacation Spot!

The riverside, fishing, Birds, running water when the Dam released. Just a great place.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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8/10 Good

Ricardo V.

12 Dec 2023

Beautiful view with peaceful river

Loved the scenery. Assistance was very quick with any questions. The only inconvenience were that the washer and garbage disposal smelled very very bad from the day we arrived but I bought a washer cleaner tablet from HEB to take care of that. Water was not working at all from when we checked in at 6pm until almost midnight when they sent over a kind maintenence man to check all the panels and well pumps. We both had to check multiple panels and lines at night to address the issue which was annoying since none of us could bathe, use the restroom or use the sink for almost 6 hours. It was finally fixed and glad we had hot water as soon as the pumps started working, could use a solid cleaning because the amount if pet hair on the window sills, under the bed and on and in-between the couches but overall it was a beautiful property with great peaceful scenery.

10/10 Excellent

Eglae S.

12 Oct 2023

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

Family vacation

Loved how family friendly this property is. I especially loved that there are gates to keep the kids away from the water if you are busy grilling or have to make a quick trip up the stairs to the house. The concrete platform at the very bottom is awesome to take your lawn chair and fish. LOTS OF FISH! The house can use a little TLC but for our short stay it was perfect. Had everything we needed to cook all our meals. The AC is WONDERFUL! The cable isn’t the best, only cartoon network was available for the kids but we had our kids outside most of the time so they didn’t really care to watch tv. I do suggest if you have littles to pack them a life vest. The dam opens in the evening and the water runs at a pretty high speed. We enjoyed our stay so much we are already planning our next trip to this house. The outside of the property is what we fell in love with! So much room for activities lol. Lastly, communication with the property manager is excellent! We had a minor hiccup on arrival but it was fixed fairly quickly. We also needed more propane to grill out and they brought it to us right away. They were really good at checking in on us to make sure we weren’t in need of anything else. If you want to relax, fish and cook out then book this house!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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8/10 Good

Glenn W.

21 Sept 2023

Nice Weekend Getaway

The location on the Colorado River was nice because it was quiet with little or no boat and jet ski traffic due to the rocks in the river. The patio on the River was nice to sit at.

8/10 Good

David G.

23 July 2023

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

Water

River behind the house runs from 4pm to 10pm. The dam is opened and the water is moving at a rate that you can't swim in. Also there is no wifi. The water in the house has a bad smell to it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

20 Apr 2023

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

Great Lake house

This place is wonderful. Great place to stay, fish and hang out on the lake. We will definitely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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8/10 Good

Iris M.

31 Oct 2022

Great for family and Fun

We had our all 4 boys and 2 dogs up on the river over the Father day weekend. The river is clam from about 4pm - 7am (the dam is closed over night) otherwise it is running about 4 mph. you can not swim in it at that speed. Great other wise. The home is small and has "funny" tasting water. Bring your own water. The beds are comfy. The washer is a front load and is smelly. great location, great river, bring your own water.

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10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

23 June 2022

Clean and well stocked. Beautiful!

Everything we needed was at the river house. We appreciate how clean it was and felt great putting two babies on the floor immediately. The waterfront decks are wonderful. Great relaxing family vacay. Only downside, we had to pack up and come home.

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10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

18 June 2022

Best pet friendly house and yard on LBJ

The lake view is amazing!!! We had a blast on the Kayaks and my big fur baby felt right at home and we didn’t have to worry about him getting loose in the amazing fenced in yard. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

William K., Duncanville, TX

1 Jan 2022

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

River House, Colorado River, Texas

Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay at your lake home for the Christmas Holiday. We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet. Just what we needed to get away from the busy city life. We spent most of our time relaxing on the incredible patio and just taking in the view and the sight and sounds of the ducks and geese flying in. It was early to rise to watch the sun come up and drink our coffee on the patio. Our evenings were spent on the patio watching the sun set. Gorgeous. Our dog had a blast being able to run around freely in the fenced yard. Again, thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

17 Oct 2021

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

Quiet stay

Quick family get away with our fur baby as well. Really appreciated the fenced in yard, quiet location and wonderful views. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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10/10 Excellent

John B.

16 July 2021

Great Stay

The setting was perfect. We had 4 grandsons (11 to 3) and their parents that really enjoyed the kayaking and fishing. A half day at Inks Lake State Park was easy to get to and was great fun. The lower level deck near the lake was awesome for adults after kids were in bed. Recommendations: The house needed more glasses, cups and plates to accommodate 7 people. Outside lighting on walkways and stairs didn’t function. That is a safety issue. Otherwise the house was really good for our extended family and we would come again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

31 May 2021

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

Awesome weekend on the river!

Great place to stay. Clean, well stocked kitchen, bath towels and beach towels. Great washer and dryer and the water area is fantastic. Kayaks were an added pleasure. Dish TV and we have ATT and had WiFi and service most of the time. Water with rocks keeps down the fast watercraft and made it nice for this holiday weekend to be able to enjoy the kayaks and swim without getting run over. Will definately stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

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4/10 Poor

rebecca o.

25 Nov 2020

great dog friendly

fenced in yard for dog; quiet;beautiful water front view with decks no extra bedding if cold; kitchen utensils; dishes poor; lighting poor outside; fridges not cold or plugged in when arrived; safety concerns no wifi no internet; doors didnt lock properly; loved the view but safety concerns; no directional help and google maps incorrect; great for dog and guys who dont cook; advise bring your own everything

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

11 Sept 2020

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

Great place to relax and enjoy nature

Great facility and grounds, fantastic fenced yard for pets. Great views , very quiet and peaceful setting overlooking the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

8 Sept 2020

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

River house

Enjoyed the kayaks. Caught a few fish. Brought our own drinking water - previous comments correct about tap water smelling/tasting odd. Received info needed for check in day of , but attempts to contact property manager with questions earlier in the week were unsuccessful. Overall great place. Would return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Stephanie D.

28 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Better Properties for less

For the cost of this property you can definitely find a better place. If you have a dog then this is your place, otherwise keep looking. No WiFi in 2020! Don't plan to work or go to school with your change of scenery. Upon entry you notice a lot of broken old furniture. There is a film over the floor and surfaces, I assume from the lake, but the "deep" cleaning they provide should take care of it. The AC does blow hard and cold so that is a plus. As stated previously, the dishes and cookware are awful. They are gritty and there aren't many of them. Bring your own paper plates and cups. If you are coffee drinkers you'll need your own hot cups too (they only have 3), and you might want to bring some kitchen towels. I had a hard time finding cookware, pots, pans and bowls. The grill is nice and clean and has a full tank but the starter is broken and there isn't a lighter. The outside furniture is rusted and old as well. Some of it is broken so be careful. They do provide 4 beach towels. Be advised, if you are "older" or have very small children, the rocks in the lake can be tricky. Not the fault of the owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leonela R.

2 Aug 2020

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

Perfect spot

Perfect for a weekend getaway! Right in front of the water. House had everything we needed from dishes to washer and dryer to kayaks and floats for the water. The ONLY downside was that there was No WiFi!!! Granted we did not go to be on our phones but It would have been nice to have it available and our phones had really poor service in that location. Over all we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Melissa F.

16 July 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

2 star house at a 5 star location on the river

The photo of the tree and rope swing should be removed as there is no tree, just a stump. When we arrived, the cleaning lady wasn't done so we waited in the heat for nearly 45 minutes and then she asked us to fix the leaky bathroom sink. You could tell she did a very quick clean while we waited as it was not very clean. A broom would have been handy to sweep up the dirt we brought in from the steps to the river. The vent in the master bedroom made noise every time the air conditioner kicked on so we had to adjust it each night before bed. The water was very hard. There was a softener, but no salt for it. There was a thick film on anything you washed, including yourself. Be sure to take your own water for drinking. (Another review mentioned this and it was very helpful.) We killed two giant roaches during our stay, one in my daughter's bed. A little TLC and this could be a great property. The location on the river is amazing! The giant boulders and rocks in the water were so cool! We took our own paddle boards and used the kayaks on site to explore the area daily. The water was very clear. My boys enjoyed fishing right from the concrete dock. I would definitely recommend this area, just not this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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