Title: RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat Apartment in Bastrop ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88815600/88815556/faf41b25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88815600/88815556/231efd7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88815600/88815556/2fe376e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88815600/88815556/9df4de02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88815600/88815556/a753ce16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat There's this place that allows you to forget about the world... Enjoy discounts when booking 3 nights or more! RiverNook is a pet friendly, zen inspired retreat located on the banks of the beautiful Colorado River in Bastrop Texas. You’ll lose yourself on our shady grounds, three sitting decks, a lighted fishing deck, a swimming platform, outdoor grilling and dining pavilion and, you’ll love our zenhammocks. You’ll find it hard to believe you’re only 2 miles from downtown Bastrop. The property is truly Zen Central with access to the river where water activities are popular. We do not provide kayaks or canoes however you can bring your own! You’ll be surrounded by the sounds of the water flowing by and hundreds of bird songs. It is the perfect Zencation spot! Please Note: While the house is private, grounds may be shared from time to time with guests from our sister property RiversEdge, located on the same grounds. However, the grounds are large with ample patios and spaces for all. We have a feeling, like so many others over the years, you'll fall in love with RiverNook. The Space RiverNook is a cozy relaxing upstairs garage apartment. Note: It does have a flight of stairs at the entry. The space is 400 square feet with a Queen bed, kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, dining table and mini fridge. There's even an outdoor grilling and dining pavilion! A large Smart TV allows you to access your favorite apps and Our High Speed Wi-Fi extends over a good portion of the property for you modern convenience types! It's a beautiful relaxing setting where you can truly forget about the world. We love having well behaved pets explore the grounds with their families. We do have a $75.00 per pet per stayfee that helps keep us pet friendly. The maximum number of pets for this property is 3. Emotional Support Animals are not service animals and will be charged the fee.If you did not include and pay for your pets in the reservation, please inform us of the number of pets joining you during your stay, we can bill your card or you can leave it with us before you leave. (Please see house rules for pets) Whether a romantic getaway or a weekday, week orweekend adventure, we are sure that RiverNook will delight the nature lover inside and rejuvenate your soul! While a 2-night stay is possible, the vast majority of our guest’s have told us they wished they had booked an additional night. If a 3-night stay is possible, we recommend booking at least 3 days as it is seldom possible to add a night at the last minute. Should you need to house more guests, you can rent our Main House, RiversEdge located on the same grounds or The RiverHouse and Harmony House which are just down the road, if they are available. Guest have access to RiverNook, and the features located on the grounds... river access, hammocks, decks, seating areas and chairs. You may see us while tending the grounds or gardens, just say hi and we'll introduce ourselves. We do give our guests privacy but we love to entertain and chat if you are so inclined. Other things to note The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate. If you intend to host any event, celebration or other function, you will need to disclose this to us in advance and obtain approval, including an agreement to all additional fees and terms. We ask that you read all House Rules & Policies including the additional House Rules section prior to booking. Upon booking, you are stating that you understand them and agree to follow and abide by them. We strongly advise trip insurance to cover your booking and will provide any documentation you may need to facilitate your claim. Our cancelation policy will be adhered to at all times during your reservation. We do not refund reservations outside of our cancelation policy. Unlike hotels who typically overbook reservations, we do not have that option. We have blocked off the property from all advertising once you booked it and typically have a hard time re-booking on short notice. If you do cancel outside of our policy, we will do our best to rebook the property and will send you any funds we collect to offset your losses. These funds may be less than you originally paid. As mentioned above, while the house is private, grounds may be shared from time to time with guests from our sister property RiversEdge, located on the same grounds. However, the grounds are large with ample patios and spaces for all. Your driveway parking is limited to 2 cars parked in front of the garage. Austin is about a 35-minute drive. Bastrop State Park is 4 miles We cannot wait to share our sanctuary with you! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 4 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 487530 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.07803%2C-97.33877&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9FW_U5fpf3DSo6zRE3cMvV4UXNg=) Bastrop County, TX #### What's nearby - Lake Bastrop - 12 min drive - 11.9 km - Circuit of the Americas - 33 min drive - 46.6 km - Austin Convention Center - 43 min drive - 58.6 km - University of Texas at Austin - 44 min drive - 58.2 km - Sixth Street - 45 min drive - 58.6 km #### Getting around - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min drive - ‪Chicken Express - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive - ‪P Terry’s - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat? > As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat on Nov 28, 2025 start from CA $185.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Bastrop-Hotels-RiverNook-Pet-Friendly-Zen-River-Retreat.h88815556.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is RiverNook Pet Friendly Zen River Retreat located? > Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is steps from Colorado River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fisherman's Park and Lost Pines Art Center. Museum & Visitor Center of the Bastrop County Historical Society and Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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