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Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool

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40' x 15' pool with large hot tub.
Large wraparound porch overlooks a beautiful pool and the hill country surroundings.
View from our side of the river looking towards the bluff across the river.  Deep water at all times along our 600 feet of the Blanco River and the bluff provides privacy unequaled in other parts of the river.
Main entrance into the house.
Front view of The Wimberley Retreat with the beautiful bluff and river behind.
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10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Wimberley, TX
  • Popular LocationJacob's Well Natural Area14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Hole Regional Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationWimberley Zipline Adventures21 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)66 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool

Large Luxury Home with Pool and on Blanco River! The Wimberley Retreat offers a unique experience with a 3400 sq ft/5 bed/5 bath house that sleeps 14 and sits on 10 private acres with direct access to 600 feet of deep river frontage on the Blanco River in the Texas Hill Country. The 40 foot long pool, spa and fire pit overlooking the river all create additional recreational activities and gathering spots for a family or friend get together.

I provide guests with all of details needed for check in along with a list of items provided at the house. Guests are not required to meet with anyone upon arrival, but rather will be given access codes to let themselves into the house.

We are out in the country, but only 15 minutes away from the Wimberley town square.

Guests have full access to the house and our 10 acres and 600 feet of Blanco Riverfront. There is only one house on the private property so you have the place to yourselves.

The Wimberley Retreat offers a unique experience with a custom built 5 bedroom/5 bath house with luxurious pool and spa that sits on 10 private acres with access to 600 feet of deep river frontage on the Blanco River. The house is a custom built stone and stucco home designed by Chagnon Architecture with 3400 square feet of living space and an additional 1500 square feet of covered porch for extended living space. Five bedrooms and 5 full baths allow for ultimate flexibility to cater to large families, reunions, girls weekends or just folks trying to escape to the Texas Hill Country.

Opposite the house and across the river is a cliff that overlooks the property and allows for ideal privacy and quiet. Few other homes are in sight, allowing the stars to shine bright at night. Escape the city pace and traffic for relaxation on the river or by the pool, with family or friends or co-workers. Have coffee on wraparound covered porch in the morning while a flock of wild turkeys roam the yard or several deer drink from the river. Enjoy an evening drink under the stars or next to the stone fireplace on the porch.

The river itself has something for all ages with shallow areas perfect for small children as well as several deep swimming areas of 4-5 feet in depth. We are lucky to be located on a part of the Blanco that has deep water even in extended drought periods. The private grassy ten acres of The Wimberley Retreat provide more than enough room for everyone to run, play, throw a ball or frisbee, have a kickball game, or just explore the wonders of nature: birds, fish, turtles, frogs, lizards, butterflies, and wildflowers. Some fishing and butterfly nets are provided. Feel free to bring your fishing poles, river shoes, kayaks and canoes.

The pavilion area is situated about 50 yards from the house and provides additional gathering space and activities for the group. It has additional dining and seating space overlooking the Blanco River below, a fire pit for night time s'mores creations and an adjustable Goalrilla basketball goal for pick up basketball games.

The Wimberley Retreat house is perfect for large gatherings. The great room, with cypress wood accent wall and several huge windows facing the pool and bluff, has a 65" flat screen TV with Sonos sound system and is open to the kitchen and dining area seating 14. The outdoor covered porch has a dining table for 8, a breakfast table for 4 as well as several lounging areas and built in sound system. The kitchen is equipped with all appliances, extensive food and drink preparation and serving ware, and indoor/outdoor dishes to accommodate any large meal. Each of the 4 large private bedrooms have attached full bathrooms. The 5th bedroom is also what we call the Bonus Room and includes a cypress wood accent wall, 55" flat screen TV and cypress wood barn doors that can be locked for privacy. An additional full bath with walk in shower is just outside the Bonus Room. The Bonus Room also can provide additional gathering space and has toys and games for both kids and adults alike. Use the queen sized sleeper sofa in the Bonus Room for additional sleeping space. There are 3 king beds, 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds in total, along with the queen sleeper sofa in the Bonus Room/5th bedroom. Movies, books, coloring books, puzzles, and games for all ages are in the Bonus Room closet, along with a cable TV and music system. Whether you are planning a mini-reunion, ladies getaway trip, couples gathering, team-building session for a small group, multi-generation family gathering, shopping or winery tour, or celebrating a special birthday or milestone, the Wimberley Retreat provides all of the privacy, space, and amenities your group will need.

Area Attractions: Explore the areas around Wimberley including the Blue Hole park for another great swimming area. Or visit Gruene, TX and the historic Gruene Hall and the Guadalupe River where tubing opportunities are plentiful; Visit the Driftwood and Duchman wineries nearby or partake in some stellar Texas BBQ at the Salt Lick. There are plenty of opportunities for dining and shopping in town or visit the San Marcos outlet stores 15 miles away. Or try other outdoor activities such as a zipline adventure, trips to the local state parks such as Pedernales Falls State Park and Enchanted Rock or even road biking many of the beautiful roads in the area.

A car is required to get around the area.

Property manager

Roby Norvell
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking.
No pets allowed.
No parties or events.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Wimberley

Located in Wimberley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wimberley Zipline Adventures and Wimberley Valley Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Hole Regional Park and Jacob's Well Natural Area. The Island and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Wimberley, TX

What's nearby

  • Wimberley Lions Market Days - 13 min drive
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 14 min drive
  • The Island - 15 min drive
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 16 min drive
  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 37 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert's By The Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Italian Garden Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blanco Brew - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lucky's Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Luxury Blanco Riverfront Home with Pool located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Jacob's Well Natural Area, Wimberley Lions Market Days and The Island. Blue Hole Regional Park and Corral Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

amazing house and property
This place is amazing. There is nothing it doesnt give you. Relaxing, beautiful, fun, spacious, luxury and so fabulous, you will want to return every year like I do with my family. We never miss this trip to this property and never will!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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Amazing place like no where else
This place is amazing. Me and my extended family come to this house every year! We love it so much! The property is beautiful, the landscape is breathtaking and we see deer running around every morning. The gourmet kitchen is fabulous, outdoor covered patio is huge and there several areas to hang out without the sun! Outdoor grill is so nice and plenty of room for everybody. We all love going to the river and hanging out on the big rocks enjoying nature! Such a special place and we are never disappointed. The owner always checks on us and is very accommodating and if there is ever an issue , he takes care of it in a flash! This place is so special to my family. It is a yearly trip we talk about all year! Love it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Mr
Everything was great. Beautiful home on the Blanco River was perfect spot to swim and relax with family.

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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Awesome place
This place was perfect exactly what we needed it has everything you need in one place would definitely stay again beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Relaxing
So relaxing with the design of the house and property. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, a great plus. All the extras, basketball goal, pavilion, fire ring, grill, large porches for chilling in the shade and breeze. Easy to access with the help of the management’s instructions. Highly recommend staying here with family.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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Restorative
A well designed house for families. Easy walk to river. Wonderful porch and pool arrangement with good fence and gates for the littles. Only one small issue was, the washroom ice maker did not dispense ice. All else was excellent! We would recommend this property to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Best Vacation Home Ever
We have stayed in many vacation rentals, and this one is our favorite. From the beautiful creek to the incredible pool to the stocked house, it was just divine. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Jisha I.

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Couples Retreat
One of the most cherished annual trip. Absolutely gorgeous property with beautiful views.Close enough to the town but far enough to enjoy ourselves with safety and privacy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameem L.

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Great getaway
We had an incredible time at the property. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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Spring Break at Wimberly Retreat
WOW! My family, consisting of 7 adults and 5 kiddos (aged 6 month to 10 years), enjoyed a wonderful spring break at Wimberly Retreat. The home and property are simply lovely and we experienced no issues, with pre-arrival communication and in-home instructions covering all the bases! We utilized the pool (in short bursts!), the hot tub, kayaked in the river, played basketball and a variety of games, and made smores. We left with many fond memories and will seek to stay at Wimberly Retreat again, if we plan to be in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

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As always PERFECT
There is simply no better place to stay in Wimberely. The second year we have spent NYE at this home and it’s magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

eva G.

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Love this home!
Great place for our family to start the holiday break!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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Wonderful retreat!
The retreat was a perfect stay for our friends and family. The location was beautiful and the setup of the house was perfect for our group. We enjoyed it immensely and look forward to coming again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K.

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The Perfect Girls Retreat
The property and home exceeded our expectation. There were 8’of us, all from the class of 1974, and we absolutely loved sitting outside, enjoying the view, clean air and outdoor sounds. The property is beautiful and the house is lovely, equipped with everything you need. It was the perfect getaway. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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Family weekend
It was are second stay in this beautiful home on the Blanco river and we can’t wait ti go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liliana H.

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awesome stay
Very nice,very organize.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry D.

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Vaca 2023
This property has a awesome layout, big bedrooms to accommodate multiple guest. The pool is refreshing, you have the river close and on the property, with no one to bother you. This place has thought of all your needs and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

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Perfect Property
The Wimberley Retreat welcomed our family (3 generations) for the second time, and we were wowed all over again! There is so much to do, both inside and outside--and all so relaxing. The kitchen was just right for all our meal prep, and the bedrooms & baths were nice, too. The common areas were spacious enough for us to gather comfortably, but cozy enough to allow for lots of memory-making activities. The pool in this heat wave was the main gathering spot, and the shaded porches near the house and near the river worked well for us, too. We can't thank Roby and his family enough for sharing their wonderful vacation home with our family! Grateful in Katy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

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Perfect way to ring in new year!
The house, property, and customer service was incredible. Heading back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda P.

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Beautiful, Peaceful, Quiet, Serene, and worth a Re-booking!
I would highly recommend arriving before dark due to the dark and winding roads leading to this beautiful property. It’s pretty dark in the country so I was glad that we brought our car/camping lanterns to unload and get to and from the car to the house. The pictures don’t do this beautiful home real Justice. It was even more beautiful in person. It was spotlessly cleaned as well. The peaceful and serene landscape was amazing. The home itself has an awesome layout and it was absolutely perfect for our Thanksgiving dinner. The only downside was that most of our phones didn’t get service and the limited WIFI caused complaints but I thought it was the perfect opportunity to disconnect and unplug and appreciate the value of family time. The home is well stocked with just about everything that you might need. After a last minute cancellation with another booking, I had lost faith in VRBO but Roby the host of this property came to the rescue and had impeccable communication. We definitely plan on visiting again when the weather is warmer to enjoy the pool and outdoor areas. Although it rained our entire stay, we enjoyed our stay from start to finish. BOOK THIS BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY, your family and friends will absolutely love this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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Perfect 35th Birthday Weekend
We had a blast for my 35th and had a hibachi chef host my birthday dinner on the back patio overlooking the pool and sunset - it was magical- couldn’t be happier!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Joyce B., The Hills, Tx

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Lots of outdoor space
Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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Terrific Stay!
We had a terrific time and loved this beautiful property. We were allowed to check in 2 hours early which was so helpful. We were a bunch of family members celebrating a birthday. The house was exactly as described, very well stocked and simply beautiful. We did not end up floating in the river, as the river was so low, there is very little to float in, but we did enjoy the pool a ton.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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Best family vacation
What a wonderful weekend! Our family enjoyed every minute of our time in Wimberly! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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Perfect Birthday Weekend
Absolutely loved this home. Pictures do not do it justice! Perfect location on the river. We celebrated my Mom's 70th birthday her with our whole family, ages 3-70. Pool was great! Loved that the patio had a gate around it to keep the littles out and away from the water when we were not swimming. Access to the river was great, kids and adults loved exploring, relaxing, swimming in the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roby Norvell

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The Norvell family hails from Houston, TX where we, like most Americans, lead over-booked lives full of schoolwork, school activities, sports, civic, and work responsibilities. We have owned another property in Wimberley since 2008 and have come to love the area. Our kids are young and our parents and family do not live nearby. We wanted a place for our extended family to get together to run, swim, climb, explore, spend time as a family, and just enjoy the beauty of nature. We wanted to add another property to enjoy with family and provide a vacation retreat for families or friends looking to escape to the Hill Country. We hope your family enjoys our Wimberley Retreat as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We searched for 2 years+ to find an ideal home located on a deep and easily accessible section of the Blanco River. We decided on this retreat when we found the perfect combination of easily accessible deep and shallow water to provide river entertainment for all ages. The house is also ideal with huge windows facing the pool and river area beyond and the 4 bedrooms each with their own bathroom which provides everyone with the privacy they need.

What makes this property unique

Designing and building a new home allowed for us to build in a number of conveniences with guests in mind. Flexible common room to allow guests to mix and mingle as they see fit or to retreat into their own space for privacy. The great room and the wrap around porch provide stunning views of the pool and bluff along the river and allow a seamless tie with the outdoors.

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English, Spanish

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