Title: Walden Retreats - Latest Tentalow 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) # Walden Retreats Adults-only tentalow in Johnson City with free parking ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/27febe12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/e8b0f88b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/7b5717a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/35dd2e3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/11b2f724.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Lost Draw Cellars, Walden Retreats offers a peaceful getaway with amenities. Shop at the on-site grocery store and boutiques, relax by the firepit, wander the garden, or browse the library. Free WiFi available. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Parking included - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 29 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 30 - Dec. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=76921646&PinnedHotelID=76921646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/8d63c40e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premier Tent ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchenette Mini-fridge - River view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/8d63c40e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Tent 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchenette Mini-fridge - 441 sq ft - Hill view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76921700/76921646/8d63c40e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Tent 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Kitchenette Mini-fridge - 441 sq ft - Hill view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJohnson-City-Hotels-Walden-Retreats.h76921646.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FJohnson-City-Hotels-Walden-Retreats.h76921646.Hotel-Information) ## 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%7C30.30454%2C-98.47008&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4_n7t02DvPndHdgZ3RMfVpxwO6M=) 1388 Gipson Rd, Johnson City, TX, 78636 #### What's nearby - Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km - Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum - 13 min drive - 10.1 km - LBJ Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 10.1 km - William Chris Vineyards - 17 min drive - 21.3 km - Exotic Resort Zoo - 17 min drive - 18.3 km #### Getting around - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive - ‪Pig Pen BBQ Johnson City - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Jittery Biscuit - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pecan Street Brewing - ‬13 min drive ## About this property ### Walden Retreats Upscale tentalow near Lost Draw Cellars Located close to Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Texas Hill Country Wineries, Walden Retreats provides a grocery/convenience store, designer stores on site, and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library. Other perks at this tentalow include: - Free self parking - A reception hall, 1 meeting room, and a gift shop - Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a water dispenser Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate dining areas. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Memory foam beds and down comforters - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs - Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![Tasting room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39560000/39556100/39556001/w2877h1800x3y0-2e203c0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa Johnson City - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 590 reviews CA $175 CA $236 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=39556001&PinnedHotelID=39556001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Resort View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101050000/101045900/101045808/340921eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Outdoorsy Hill Country Fredericksburg - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - 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Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $169 CA $401 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=108311340&PinnedHotelID=108311340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Things to do - Designer stores - Fishing - Library - Shopping - Winery release events ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Grocery/convenience store - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Concierge services - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop ### Business services - 3,500 square feet of conference space - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - On a river - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Communal living room - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Down comforter - Memory foam mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Deep soaking bathtub - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Separate bathtub and shower - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - MP3 dock ### Food and drink - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Mini-fridge - Paper towels - Restaurant dining guides - Separate dining area - Toaster oven ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Electrical adapters - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Pets cannot be left unattended ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 8 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 8 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Guests under 8 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### Property is also known as Walden Retreats Johnson City Walden Retreats Safari/Tentalow Walden Retreats Safari/Tentalow Johnson City ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walden Retreats pet-friendly? > Yes, this tentalow allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Walden Retreats? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Walden Retreats? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Walden Retreats located? > Situated on the waterfront, this tentalow is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Lost Draw Cellars and within 12 mi (20 km) of Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and Exotic Resort Zoo. William Chris Vineyards and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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