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

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Blanco, TX
  • Hill Country Lavender Farm
    8 min drive
  • Old Blanco County Courthouse
    10 min drive
  • Blanco State Park
    11 min drive

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About this property

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

Blanco Valley Lodge (BVL) is a recently completed hill country vacation home, designed to provide families and groups a safe and relaxing place to be together. Comfortable accommodations, privacy, spectacular Hill Country views, an open floor plan, and a peaceful stretch of the Blanco River allow guests to gather and entertain in a stress-free way. Just one hour from Austin and San Antonio, 25 minutes west of Wimberley, and 10 minutes East of Blanco, BVL is nestled on 9 acres and is a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday, holiday, or anniversary, gather the girls or the boys, or your families and friends, your co-workers or team members, and enjoy time in the hill country.

The gated property includes a 6,000-square foot luxury home, 1,100 square foot guest house, and over 4,700 square feet of outdoor decking outfitted with tiki torches, hot tub, fire pit, Texas shaped pool, washer pits, and basketball goal.

The main house floor plan includes 4 spacious bedrooms, a bunkhouse loft, four full bathrooms, a dining hall with two 16-foot farmhouse tables, fully-equipped kitchen, game room, large gathering spaces with three fireplaces, and numerous windows to enjoy the view and watch kiddos swim and play outside. Attached to the main house is a guest house with its own fully-equipped kitchen, living area, and two guest rooms, each with private full baths. Both houses feature big walk-ways, let in great natural light, and all the beds are made with luxury linens.

The kitchen and dining spaces in the main house were designed to entertain a large group but allow for everyone to feel included and comfortable. Guests will find plenty of counter space for prepping as well as bar space for socializing as meals are brought together. All amenities were purchased in 2017 and include a commercial ice maker and fridge, 4 ovens, large island, oversized pantries, dinner, drink, and silverware for 40, multiple Keurig’s and coffee pots and numerous large serving platters. Our indoor dining space has an incredible view of the Blanco River and comfortably seats 32 adults with plenty of space for additional seating, movement, catered meals, or for presentations and demonstrations.

Guests activities include walking right into the Blanco River, swimming in the pool, gathering around a movie or big sporting event, playing pool, ping pong, foosball, shuffle board, or card and board games. BVL is a great place to escape the distractions of daily routine and focus on your family, enjoy time with your friends, or collaborate and commit to a mission or goal for your particular group or small business.
During your stay at this lodge, you'll be close to Real Ale Brewing Company. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room.
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Blanco State Park and 13 minutes from Real Ale Brewing Company
This lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Barbecue grills and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly lodge.

This Blanco lodge is smoke free.

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/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table football
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • A hot tub
  • Table tennis

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, Perfect, Perfect
PERFECT property for our team offsite. The home and casita are well stocked with just about anything you can think of needing. The dining area was spacious and ideal for our indoor activities. The property is very large with the Blanco river running past it. The pool, hot tub, fire pits, game room--all great hits with our team. Massive double freezer, large fridge and an ICE MAKER! The owners are VERY helpful and communication was excellent. The PERFECT place for a team offsite, family reunion, country wedding or simply a gathering of friends. I cannot emphasize enough the great experience we had at the Blanco Valley Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family gathering place.
The house is fabulous. It had really high end furnishings. We had 30 family members and we were all comfortable. The large dining family was great for family meals and our family bingo night. Laura was a great hostess. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blanco oasis
We had a great time at Blanco Valley Lodge. Great house with great amenities located in a very peaceful spot! Thanks to the hosts for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
This place was absolutely amazing!! We took our youth group and everyone loved it! So much to do and the responses to questions we had was always prompt! Great vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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