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Beautiful luxury wine country riverfront house on the Pedernales - dog-friendly

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12294 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • Place, Four Point Cellars
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildseed Farms
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grape Creek Vineyards
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Fredericksburg

When you stay at this vacation home in Fredericksburg, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Four Point Cellars and Mendelbaum Cellars. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Wildseed Farms and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Inwood Estates Vineyards Winery & Bistro.

What's nearby

  • Four Point Cellars - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Inwood Estates Vineyards Winery & Bistro - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mendelbaum Cellars - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wildseed Farms - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Grape Creek Vineyards - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luckenbach Texas and Dance Hall - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grape Creek Vineyards - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Altstadt Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hye Thai - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Southold Farm + Cellar - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful luxury wine country riverfront house on the Pedernales - dog-friendly

The River House

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In the heart of the Texas Hill Country and the Fredericksburg wine country, in a stunning setting just feet from the Pedernales River, is this dog-friendly, modern Texas home surrounded by acres of shady oak and pecan trees, deer and abundant wildlife, and country serenity. Whether you are looking for a getaway with someone special or want to gather with friends or family, there is no other place in the Hill Country that can match the riverside beauty and the unique wine country location of this luxury vacation rental.

Even with the charming German town of Fredericksburg just an eight-minute drive away you may never want to leave this incredible four-bedroom, three-bath, two-story Texas paradise. Each bedroom has a king-size bed and a breathtaking view of the river or the grounds, and there is a bunk room with adult-friendly bunk beds and upscale mattresses that sleeps six. Two more guests can sleep in two rollaway beds downstairs. This home is truly stunning with a white stone exterior, 20-foot vaulted ceilings in the main living area, tile floors, and unique Texas decor.

If you decide to venture out, within four miles of the gate you’ll find 17 wineries, Altstadt Brewery, the Wild Seed Farm, and famous Luckenbach where you can drink beer under the oak trees, western dance, and listen to the music. The main street in Fredericksburg is just eight minutes away, where you’ll discover incredible shops, museums, live music, and food from barbecue to steaks to cosmopolitan dining. There's also ample wine tasting opportunities and a micro brewery. If you want to take short day trips, you can hike at Enchanted Rock State Park, visit the Bat Tunnel State Park, follow the river five miles to LBJ National Park, or visit Austin or San Antonio each just an hour away.

After a thrilling day you can grab a glass of your favorite wine and relax on one of the covered patios to listen to the sounds of the river and watch the sky change colors. Bring binoculars, since you're sure to see an abundance of diverse wildlife that lives on the property, including deer, antelope, wading birds, hawks, turkeys, and much more.

If you decide not to enjoy dinner out, you can prepare your own in the well-equipped gourmet kitchen with ample granite counters and a separate dining area. Stainless steel major appliances are accompanied by a dishwasher, microwave, and even smaller appliances like blender, toaster, and slow cooker. Caffeine lovers, rejoice - there are four different ways to brew coffee! For all you chefs out there just bring your own ingredients and everything from five-course meals to plates of appetizers are easily prepared. There is a large open fire pit overlooking the river where steaks, chicken or burgers can be cooked, and also a portable propane grill.

After dinner, you’ll have trouble deciding whether to return to the patio to listen to the night sounds of the river, or go inside to enjoy music or watch a movie on one of the three televisions with satellite. You'll also have WiFi and a DVD library. And don’t stay up too late, since there is nothing better than coffee at sunrise watching wildlife on a Texas river.

The home is dog-friendly (with a 25-pound weight limit and nightly pet fee) and welcomes children.

The River House is not just a place to stay, it is truly an experience. Your special someone, family, or friends will count the days until they can come back and do it all over again.

THINGS TO KNOW
We’re excited to inform you that this unit utilizes a comfortable style of bed-making known as Triple Sheeting. Triple Sheeting is proven to be more hygienic and is used by five-star hotels around the world. It consists of a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, a blanket, and finally a decorative top sheet. Due to this change, the pictures for this home may not accurately represent the bedding that will appear during your stay. This has not affected any other amenities or the amount of beds available.
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. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 12 vehicles.

Security camera details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,165 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

6476

Beautiful luxury wine country riverfront house on the Pedernales - dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, Beautiful property. Close to the vineyards and downtown Fredericksburg. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J., Avinger Marion

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed! Thank you for everything!!

Exactly what we needed! Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing family getaway

Lovely property and location. Close to wineries. state parks, amenities. Beautiful to relax just at the house and enjoy all the wildlife. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farrest T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Viva Terlingua

Wonderful house, abundant wildlife, and the Pedernales in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla P., Frisco, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Amazing property- beautiful both inside and out! Plenty of space and close to activities in the area. Will definitely stay again when we go back to the area. Thank you for a relaxing and restful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

It was very nice and homey. Easy access. Far enough out for the quiet, but close enough to town and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Ranch Retreat in Hill Country

Exceptional house with cowboy and ranch themes furnishing.on lovely 53 acre ranch. Our neighbors were deer and antelope. Beds and bedrooms we’re comfortable and well furnished. The kitchen was well equipped and spacious. Outside areas were very furnished with great vistas. Conveniently located to many of the best wineries and other attractions in Hill Country. Only drawback was inconsistent Wi-Fi, but that was a very minor issue when you you are enjoying the beauty of this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

Everything was great. The house is super nice. The only issues we had were that we had to replace batteries in multiple tv remotes. And most of the kitchen pans/crockpot we had to clean before using them. Location was great close enough to attractions, and secluded enough for some relaxation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hugh H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Riverside House Wine Tour

Great house and good location. However poorly maintained. Gas grill didn't work, ice maker didn't work, microwave didn't work, burnt light bulbs, Security Lights didn't work, trash left in garage, bushes over grown on side walk, Refrigerator leaked water everyday on kitchen floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

House was beautiful and fit our family perfectly. Beds were comfy. Kitchen was very nice and grounds were full of deer and butterflies! Close to everything we wanted to do. It’s easy to miss the entrance but use the iron work next door as a landmark.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kristi B., San Angelo, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home near vineyards

We had such a lovely stay at this home, after finally getting inside. The locks/codes to the front door were not working and we had to call into vascasa. They then had to reach out to their local team to help us get in. It wasted about an hour and our groceries almost ruined, but we finally got inside. Not a good start, but were all just happy to be inside out of the heat. Three families stayed here and it was a perfect setup for us! There is a loft upstairs that has 6 bunk beds. Our 6 girls enjoyed having their own area! There are two bedrooms upstairs and one master downstairs. They were very nice and cool, spacious and comfortable. Everyone family had their own full bath and that was wonderful. The living room and kitchen were a great hang out spot and very spacious. We have stayed in many vrbo homes and I was surprised that there wasn't water or any snacks provided, (and the water filter wasn't working). There were two coffee machines, but no coffee provided. Good thing we brought our own. We made breakfasts in the mornings and the kitchen was well stocked with pans and dishes. The listing states that you can walk down to the river, we didn't end up doing that since it was quite a steep hike down, but it's very beautiful! There are beautiful views from every window. So peaceful and quiet if you need to unplug. The house location was located within minutes to most of the Stonewall vineyards, that was a huge plus! We did ask if we could check out an hour later (at 11:00, instead of 10:00) our last morning since we had such a horrible experience checking in, and they declined. I thought that was distasteful considering our check-in experience. And well knowing it wasn't booked the next day because we had been emailed to see if we would stay another night. Not a big deal- just inconsiderate on their part. But overall we enjoyed the stay, it's a comfortable, lovely home for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

The home, the setting, the peace and quiet all contributed to making this the best birthday ever. We felt like we all renewed our spirit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd K., CEDAR PARK

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeycomb Hideout for Wine Trip

This property is amazing and beautiful. Great central location to all the things. Wine, food, scenery, fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion Trip

This property was AMAZING! The pictures seriously do not do it justice. The group loved staying here. There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep and hangout. Incredibly clean! You won't regret staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

linda n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and great location

The house and property was just like the pictures. Our family had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay, would definitely do it again. Vacasa was quick to take care of anything. Would definitely recommend this place, picture perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Very Convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Troy / USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Weekend

3 coupLes, friends.....taking time out of their busy lives to Laugh, to live and to enjoy being with each other. This house provided the perfect space to do just that!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rylie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

birthday weekend

lovely property, gorgeous house. the backyard is even better than the photos, it must be seen in person! the management was very difficult to get ahold of, we had trouble getting in the gate - no one ever answered any of my calls. otherwise the house is perfect, i would gladly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness

location ideal

Needs some updates. TV/Satellite is an issue. Location can't be beat...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stasi E.

Liked: Cleanliness

STUNNING

Believe every word about the property being gorgeous. It is an animal refuge yes, but it is a human one as well. We saw every kind of deer plus hawks, cranes and even a bald eagle. The view from every window is spacious and beautiful. The mater bedroom bed is amazing and the upstairs bedroom viewing the river is like a bird nest sanctuary. The bathtub - please! The cool showers - yes! We couldn't figure out the heat but the property manager was quick to respond and the issue was addressed and fixed quickly as well. The sound from the adjacent highway was constant when outdoors - in other seasons, when the trees are filled with leaves they may muffle the sound but we were there in the winter. It is a lovely property, worth every penny, and you should RENT IT!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

River House

We had a great time at The River House! The children played in the river, wildlife everywhere to see, the house was beautiful and accommodated us very well. Over the weekend , the manager on call was very attentive to our needs. We would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Lauren G., Houston

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nauseating odor inside the whole time/ great location

Upon arrival we were hit in the face with a terrible stench. We thought it was the prior guests’ cooking but the smell never left. It was nauseating. Please change the air filters! The master bedroom closet was unusable bc of an even stronger foul smelling odor. The master bedroom had a sheet and a light comforter which clearly hadn’t been dry cleaned in some time. So basically we slept with just a sheet on. The bath mats weren’t washed which is another reason for my poor rating on cleanliness. The air vents specifically in the kitchen had an obscene amount of dust and debris coming out of it. There was a disgusting overly used deteriorating dish sponge and half a bottle of soap for us to clean dishes with. I ended up going to HEB and buying a few pans, spatula , dish soap, dish scrubber along with a few other necessary cleaning items that the house failed to provide. Also, it would have been nice and frankly I was expecting there to at least be a few bottles of water in the fridge to greet us with after the four+ hour drive in. We were so parched. The house has great potential especially for groups but the management was poor and we especially were expecting above and beyond cleanliness given Covid-19. On the upside the location was great- a touch over 10 mins into Fredericksburg and Luckenbach. 3 Minutes to wildseed farm and 15 mins to HEB. I haven’t been to Fredericksburg in over five years and couldn’t get over all of the beautiful and plentiful wineries!! Most were closed due to Covid 19 but we found two gems that were open and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be going back to Fredericksburg area but will look for a different place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway for the family

We had a great time at this property! The house is amazing, and catching minnows with a net in the pools of water in the riverbed with our kids was so much fun. The wildlife on the property was the cherry on top to a fantastic getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020