Summary:
Welcome to River Hill Ranch, a breathtaking rental in Blanco, TX! The house sits on 156 acres & is an old late 1800's barn from upstate New York. A 4 bed/3 bath, perfect for 10 guests. There is no comparison to the hill country, enjoy the beautiful views on the front porch with a cup of coffee! We have 20 Texas Longhorns roaming the property & it's truly a one of a kind experience to see them. There is a great kitchen & living area for your family/friends to enjoy & make memories!
The Space:
Managed by Heavenly Hosts
- Sleeps 10
- 3 bedrooms with queen size beds and 4th bedroom with a twin trundle bed + 1 queen size sofa bed in the living room (6 beds total)
- 3 full bathrooms; 2 with walk-in showers and 1 with a bathtub (soaking tub with a hand held shower)
- Full kitchen with Keurig and dishwasher
- Gas indoor fireplace
- BBQ grill/smoker available (please BYO charcoal and note: only one green egg smoker is available for use)
- Outdoor fireplace is wood-burning with gas starter + wood burning fire-pit (please BYO firewood)
- 1 Smart TV in the living room
- You have a great view and front access of the South Fork Blanco River. Please be cautious of your surroundings.
- You're welcome to enjoy activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the river. Please note that we do not provide equipment like kayaks or paddle boards, so you will need to bring your own. The river depth can range from 8 to 16 feet, but this can vary depending on the rainfall. Keep in mind that water levels fluctuate regularly due to weather conditions and seasonal changes, so we cannot predict the exact depths.
- Roaming is NOT permitted. We've received complaints from the neighbor in the past, and guests are only allowed to walk within the wooden gate area surrounding the house. Please refrain from walking in any areas outside the gates. Thank you for your understanding!
BURN BAN EFFECTIVE - Blanco County Burn Ban is ON, effective October 14, 2025 & Expires Nov 25th at Noon: Blanco County has issued a burn ban due to severe fire hazards and red flag warnings in the Hill Country. As a result, outdoor wood-burning fire pits are not permitted. This mandate is enforced by the city and county and is beyond our control. Restrictions: NO open fires and NO smoking. You are welcome to use gas fire pits and BBQ grills. For charcoal grills, please leave all hot coals in the grill to cool completely, we will handle proper disposal. Please review the property listing to confirm the type of fire pit and grill available, if applicable. If it is discovered that the fire pits/chimineas/outdoor fireplaces were used or wood was burned during your stay, a fine starting at $100 will be applied. This is a serious fire safety issue, and we kindly ask that you comply with all city-mandated regulations. Thank you for your understanding!
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire house and yard!
The Neighborhood:
Quiet Neighborhood. You have a great view of the South Fork Blanco River.
Getting Around:
Uber/Lyft available. This rental is 12.4 miles away from Downtown Blanco (Main St.)
- 10.7 miles away from Luckenbach
- 21 miles away from Downtown Fredericksburg
- 20 miles from Old Tunnel State Park
- 19 miles away from Stonewall
- 23 miles away from Sisterdale
- 36 miles away from Comfort
Other Things to Note:
- This property is suitable for children/infants.
- This property is pet-friendly. There is a pet fee of $45 per pet/per night + taxes, and up to 2 pets only with a 45 lb limit. Pet fee is not automatically included in the total, it's added after booking is confirmed. Pets must be kenneled when left unattended inside the home. Please pick up after your pet. Please have pet(s) on a leash, if outside.
- There is wildlife on the property, please be cautious. Don't allow pet(s) near wildlife animals. The longhorns don't go near the house, but please know they roam the property freely. Do not approach or feed longhorns. Longhorns should remain outside the wooden fence around the house.
- No hunting or shooting of any kind is permitted on this property. Firearms and target shooting are strictly prohibited.
- Pest Control is scheduled quarterly. Due to the house being in the hill country, you will encounter critters. This is common even with pest control treatments.
NO parties, weddings, events, etc. If the house rule is broken, you will be fined $200 (also shown under House Rules)
- The neighbor takes the trash out every Monday (sometimes in the morning or afternoon) for the garbage can located outside the house. Trash pick-up is on Tuesday mornings by the city. Please don't be alarmed, the neighbor is only there to perform this one task.
