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Sotol by AvantStay | Direct River Access + Views

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Exterior
Your private getaway, located right on the Pedernales River.
Breathtaking panoramic views throughout the home.
Dining area boasts an indoor-outdoor feel with a large garage door that opens.
The inner living area is modern with rustic accents.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dripping Springs, Texas
  • Hawk's Shadow Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Pedernales Falls State Park
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

Full Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sotol by AvantStay | Direct River Access + Views

Introducing Sotol – A Luxe Retreat with Panoramic Views

Nestled on an expansive, elevated lot and surrounded by its namesake plant, Sotol offers a private haven with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The Pedernales River wanders through the valley below, inviting you to explore nature's wonders over the property’s 5 acres, with direct access to 430 feet of Pedernales riverfront.

One of the highlights of this home is its vast balcony, a harmonious blend of covered and open spaces. Lounge in style amidst comfortable seating and a corner fireplace, while sleek glass garage doors can be lowered, providing shelter without compromising the panoramic views. A dining table and BBQ grill prep station complete this outdoor oasis, while a cornhole set below is ready for friendly competition. You’ll even find an outdoor shower for a convenient rinse after a day of exploring.

Inside, the common area exudes sophistication with vaulted ceilings, creating an airy ambiance. Relax in the sitting area or perch on barstools in the fully equipped kitchen, featuring a wine refrigerator, full-size ice maker, and a spacious island counter.

Sotol offers three exquisite bedrooms, ensuring ample space to unwind. The primary bedroom boasts an attached ensuite bathroom with a shower, standalone soaking tub, and dual sinks. Two additional rooms and another full bathroom with a shower ensure everyone has space and privacy.

Explore the beautiful surrounding landscape by enjoying direct access to the Pedernales River, or explore some of the best local wineries in the area, including Hawks Shadowy Estates, BEll Springs, 12 Fox Beer, and TX Hill Country Olive Co.

Conveniently located just an hour from Downtown Austin, Sotol invites you to experience the perfect balance of outdoor beauty and spacious design at a retreat that seamlessly combines luxury and nature. Your ideal getaway awaits.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

Home Truths:
- This home is in a remote location. Service is very limited in the area, but it's back to normal once you're at the property.
- The home has direct access to the Pedernales River. There are 100 stairs that provide guest access to the river.
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.

Parking Details:
- Space for 2-3 cars is available in the gravel driveway.
- Do not drive past the yellow chain.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King
Bedroom 2 / Queen
Bedroom 3 / Queen

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dripping Springs

Located in Dripping Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hawk's Shadow Winery and Westcave Cellars Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Travis and Hamilton Pool Preserve.
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Dripping Springs, Texas

What's nearby

  • Hawk's Shadow Winery - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hamilton Pool Preserve - 29 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Westcave Preserve - 31 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Milton Reimers Ranch Park - 33 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Pedernales Falls State Park - 57 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Fox Beer Co - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Westcave Cellars Winery - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard at Dripping Springs - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Hamilton Pool Vineyards - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sotol by AvantStay | Direct River Access + Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sotol by AvantStay | Direct River Access + Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sotol by AvantStay | Direct River Access + Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sotol by AvantStay | Direct River Access + Views located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Hawk's Shadow Winery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hamilton Pool Preserve and Westcave Preserve. Milton Reimers Ranch Park and Westcave Cellars Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Great Place

A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Place

Property was wonderful. Very peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey J.

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

Fantastic property and location.

We took a family trip to get away and couldn’t have picked a better spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Cameron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Secluded

Great place to unwind with the family and enjoy the outdoors. Dealing with the management company is a bit of a pain: you pay a booking fee with VRBO, but the remaining balance via the management company's app. It doesn't always work, requiring some back-and-forth via their message system. At the time of booking, you're basically agreeing to full time monitoring by the company, but I only saw a single outdoor camera while staying. The home is great but could use a little TLC. Some amenities like the fireplace and outdoor shower weren't functional at the time of my visit. The mattresses may be a bit overdue for replacement, some of the blinds need a bit of repair, and the main bedroom fan remote was missing with the speed locked to "hurricane mode." The lower recreational area needs a bit of a cleanup as well with some maintenance on the equipment. The positives definitely outweighed the negatives: amazing view, quiet location, with a lot of activities to keep the family engaged.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

Lovely & luxurious

The perfect place to unplug, relax & reconnect, even with young kids.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William T., Dallas, Texas

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

Peaceful getaway

Absolutely lovely house, chefs kitchen and spectacular views with wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

fran p.

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

Awesome!

Beautiful place! House was so comfortable and clean and had everything you would possibly need. Views were also stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair K., Houston TX

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

Quintessential Texas Hill Country getaway

This house is beautiful, great indoor/outdoor set up and a perfect spot for a remote getaway. Our group spent the majority of our time on the patio taking in the views, watching the deer, watching football, and stargazing at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Privacy with a view

Home is well furnished and the bedding is extremely comfortable. The location, offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful views of the river and wildlife. We look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige N.

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

Excellent stay, beautiful house, nice views

We enjoyed our stay at River Hide Away! House was stunning! Designer decor! Comfortable beds/linens, well-equipped kitchen, most perfect outdoor space turned indoor with the push of a button! Secluded feel, yet only 15 minutes into town! We were very impressed and will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck A.

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

Outstanding experience.

Everything was exactly as promised. We will gladly stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren J.

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

Quiet Texas Hill Country

Beautiful tastefully furnished Texas Hill Country house, perfect for a few days or R&R with family or friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cammy W.

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

Such a beautiful setting - inside and out!

Home is beautifully decorated with a Round Top curated appeal. We visited in the fall and were able to open up all the doors to the outside in the evenings for unforgettable dinners al fresco. We hiked nearby Hamilton Pool Reserve, visited Texas Hill County Oil Company for lunch and shopping, took a cooking class, and tasted some delicious wines. It was the perfect girl's trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sommer R.

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

Little slice of paradise!

We really enjoyed this home. In the actual Middle of nowhere. Lots of wildlife and peace. Loved the hummingbirds all around the property. Only one complaint, would’ve loved TV’s in the bedrooms and updated ones in common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Chapmansboro

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

Incredible Home and Views

The pictures of this home are very good, but the actual home and views are better. The house was beautifully decorated, very clean, and well supplied. We spent most of our time on the open porch enjoying the fresh air and views. Our family have been using VRBO for vacation and travel sports for years, and this home is one of the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti D., Houston, Texas

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

Exceptional

This is a gorgeous, exceptional property, both the physical setting and the design and decoration of the home. We were warm and cozy during the freeze and enjoyed spending a week inside with a winter wonderland outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian C., The Woodlands

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

Christmas 2023

All you need in a luxury house, as described on the website
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D., Houston

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

Quiet and Relaxing

This property was the perfect escape from the urban madness that is Houston. Stars, crickets, stream burble were featured heavily in this house that perfectly blends indoor/outdoor living. The host and management were very responsive, communicative, and supportive. Although the house functioned flawlessly while we were there. I would highly recommend and will likely stay again myself.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

elise k.

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

Beautiful setting and clean house

Beautiful property. The house was very clean and well stocked with essentials. Beds were comfortable. The location was very remote and relaxing. Loved being so close to river although it was very steep incline so may not be accessible to some people. The refrigerator had some cooling issues but property mgmt was quick to response and there was a small fridge on patio to use as backup.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M., Katy, Texas

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

Tranquility

If you love nature on a remote and peaceful mountain, you have arrived at the right place. This is a unique and beautiful 3 bedroom property with views out of every window. We loved the indoor outdoor patio on two sides of the home consisting of glass garage doors that could be opened to the deck weather permitting. The home has spacious living areas and a gourmet kitchen with ice machine and wine refrigerator. Bedrooms are tastefully decorated and comfortable. All in all a delightful place and met all our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi E., CROWLEY, USA

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

Perfection on the Pedernales

This house was unbelievable!! Sooo beautiful - comfy - felt like home! Indoor/outdoor area was the coolest thing ever with the glass garage doors you could open or close depending on weather. Loved the fireplace!!! The views are absolutely incredible!!! This house sits by itself - no other house in sight. The perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of city life!!! The check in and check out was so simple!!! The host was super responsive by text and very kind. I would go back to this house again and again!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., Kingsville

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

Beautiful home

We are 3 couples around 70 years old that totally enjoyed our very remote home. The view was expansive from the wrap around porch and sunroom. It was very clean, and so well supplied that you want for nothing. Even had fresh flowers! Very well equipped kitchen, spacious walk in showers, lovely furniture and design esthetics, luxurious bedding and inviting living room all led to a pleasant visit with old friends. As a note to less mobile guests, the home is one level, but there are maybe 15 steps from parking to the front of the house, and some don’t have hand rails. Also, there are numerous, beautiful throw rugs that we found ourselves tripping on sometimes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don't forget your all wheel drive

Everything about this rental was great. Love the house and the view It is very secluded. No road noise or traffic at all. The driveway could be a problem for cars or if it rains at all. All gravel and steep with a twist. I put the truck in 4x4 to make sure i didn't dig out the driveway anymore. Have good tires on your car and you should be okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henke G.

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

Beautiful & Quiet Hill Country Hideaway

Absolutely beautiful house inside and out! Could not ask for a cleaner house on the inside and out, the views from the porches were amazing! Got up extra early to watch the sunrises over the valley. River was really low when we were there however its worth the walk down and found a very nice swimming area to the the left of the stairs leading down to the river about 100 yds or so. Beautifully decorated house with pretty much everything you could need on a vacation other than typical groceries. Hope to rebook the house in the very near future, absolutely loved the closed in porch with fireplace and grill.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

We liked it

Great house, but quite a drive to restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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