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Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41230 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks!

The Vagabond is a cozy property that has access to two coveted private Blanco River parks. The river is just a short drive downhill from the house. Unlike some parts of the river that are sometimes shallow, the water is deep enough to swim, float in a tube or fish. Located on one of the prettiest parts of the river and just a 12 minute drive down scenic River Road from Wimberley's town square.

This delightful two bedroom, one bathroom cottage has been decorated in a homey yet vibrant style. The large open living, dining and kitchen area with vaulted ceilings is great for entertaining and whipping up a delicious meal. Charming wrap around porches provide several seating areas along with a porch swing to sip cocktails or iced tea and include the perfect spot for dining al fresco. The wooded surroundings and fire pit provide a semi private setting to relax, roast marshmallows and enjoy the local wildlife that pass through the property.

While The Vagabond is a great place to unwind and enjoy the river it is also convenient to Wimberley and its unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Whether you are attending a nearby wedding, local wineries or going to market days stay here to make the most of your Texas hill country experience.

**The health and safety of our guests is paramount. Cleanliness is always our top priority. We offer a 24-hour guest service contact number for emergencies and messages will be answered promptly. Arrive after four o’clock when it is convenient for you with an easy and contactless check-in and out process for our guests.

Please note – Rates are based on the number of guests entered in the reservation quote – any additional guests may incur additional charges. The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate.

Property manager

Hill Country Premier Lodging

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,230 square feet

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 1 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

Darling Cottage With Access to 2 Blanco River Parks! Wimberley
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About the area

Map
Wimberley, TX

What's nearby

  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Island - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Wimberley Lions Market Days - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Jacob's Well Natural Area - 15 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 27 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mima's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wimberley Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Community Pizza & Beer Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Backbone Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blanco Brew - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks!?

As of Aug 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks! on Aug 12, 2025 start from CA $122.46, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wimberley Zipline Adventures and The Island. Wimberley Lions Market Days and Blue Hole Regional Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Darling Cottage with access to 2 Blanco River Parks! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cabin

Very cute and comfortable cabin. Check in was easy and the neighborhood was quiet. Cabin was clean and had everything we needed for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loved the location & the property itself! You could tell it had not been rented for a little while. (Could’ve been cleaned better)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect for us!

We love staying here! Close to our son and his family but gives us a little refuge from their busy family life!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

A very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Weekend for two

Nice place with lots of deer in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The stay was great. The check in process was easy. The was clean and everything worked. Anything we needed was there. Having the deer hanging out every evening 15 feet from us was amazing. We can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Regina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Surprise

The house is a quiet little retreat! It’s relaxing with all the amenities of home. We loved the porch to just enjoy the early morning or the evening breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystol b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the hill country

Came for a retreat with friends and left with beautiful memories. I loved everything about the property and the town. So beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Great place to unwind and relax, house has everything you would need . It's very apparent the owners care about property and your stay.Having private access to the river is wonderful .We will be back again when it cools off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Vagabond

Enjoyed the setting. Very easy to access. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will come back!

Great place for us! Loved the layout. Bed slept great. Shower was wonderful. All good!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Refreshing

Last hooray with Nana before school starts back. Blanco river in this area is always refreshing with deep water access. The Vagabond, although not directly on river, was conveniently located and thoroughly stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Perfect getaway for a celebratory anniversary. Quiet neighborhood. Scenic. Severe thunderstorm on our first night stay and power went out but came back up in about 20 minutes. Impressive l, better than our own home in turn around time when there’s power outages.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Blanco Vagabond Area Reunion

The house was the perfect pivot point for visiting with all our deep rooted friends in the Austin/ San Marcus/Wimberley areas. Beds & linens super nice! Deer are way too friendly! We had a fire in the evening. Great open floor plan. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The place is actually more comfy than the picture showed. Spacious, clean and quiet. I like the taste of host-art work, fabrics colors, lamps and so on- all creat a relaxing feel. 15 mins walk/3 mins drive to the river which only available to local residents. Great privacy to enjoy the summer. We will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our fav spot!!

This is our favorite vacation spot and house. Back again and we stay here every chance we get. The deer got a whole bag of corn and extra munchies this time also. Always a wonderful time on the river and at the house chillIng and relaxing. My son said he’s only staying here and no where else. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F., Crosby, TX. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for Re-Energizing your life!

We loved the deer in the neighborhood, they would come right up to you and take fruit or vegetables right out of your hand! The house was clean the bed was comfortable and it was a peaceful quiet place to relax and unwind from the daily grind! The two river parks were wonderful especially the river road park, the water was clear and we just floated to nowhere!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway

My husband and two sons and I had so much fun here! The house is nice had everything we needed. It was clean. Beds were comfortable. Porch was nice to sit out and relax and watch the deer. The water access points, you do need to drive to them but it is only a couple of minute drive and the water is so pretty. That is all my kids wanted to do, we didn’t really need to leave the neighborhood to do anything else. We really loved it here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deer friendly

Nice clean house. We saw deer everyday. The owner left feed for the deer. The only issue I had with the rental was all the paperwork and agreements you had to send and resend because they said they never got.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Blanco River Access

The Blanco River is about as pristine as it gets, and what incredible access to the river that this house gives you. The river is a few blocks away, and it was a breeze to figure out how to access the house's access point that is gated (a few friendly neighbors were also there). The house itself was fun - it felt like you were in the woods. The deer were great - tons of them came up to the house. The house got the job done and was a great place to get to have the river access. If you ever want to get out of Austin and enjoy the Blanco River, this is a great way to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous house near river

The house is really cute and really clean! It’s perfect for our family of four. There is one room with a king bed and the second room has two twin beds. The house was clean and decorated nicely. Located in neighborhood but was quiet and quaint. We had deer outside by the back porch every morning/evening and even throughout the day. The beds are comfortable and everyone slept well. It’s a two minute drive to a parking area by the river. I had to message host regarding WiFi issue with password and they responded quickly and issue was resolved. We had no issues with WiFi connection throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cordelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and relaxing

The property was very nice and well kept. Plenty of towels, linens, and nicely stocked kitchen. We needed a short, quiet getaway and this was perfect. Yes, there are bugs, it's the Hill Country, that is expected, especially at night and outside. This just comes with the territory. The bathroom does get quite a few little flying bugs at night for some reason, but we figured out that leaving the lights on at night solves the problem. Easy, and close access to the river park. Drove over and parked at the edge. All in all, it's a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend in Wimberley

Comfortable home, close to river and town. We did not use the River access, but we drove by the area and it is very close to the house, you could walk or drive, easier to drive if you have lots of stuff for a day at the River. House is as advertised, very nice open living/dining/kitchen area. Lots of windows give you great opportunities to deer watch. There are lots of them in this neighborhood. Beds are very comfortable. We did not cook in the kitchen, just made a few quick breakfasts. Smart TV in living room easy to use. Neighborhood was very quiet. Property Manager contacted us just prior to our arrival and was easy to communicate with and very responsive when we had a question upon arrival. The house has light colored carpet throughout, so we left our shoes in the entry because of all the rain this weekend, so not to make a big mess. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place for a getaway

The property was awesome. It is in a community but the feel is very “country living”. Didn’t have any issues with any neighbors at all. The property was beautiful and very well cleaned. It had everything we needed for the weekend. Best part was being able to have morning coffee on the porch and watch the deer. The property owners had a bag of corn for the deer that we put out in the morning and the deer come within feet of you. Brought back a lot of great childhood memories when I would feed deer with my grandpa. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone. The owner was great with communication, the town itself is awesome with all the shops, rivers, nature walks. Will be visiting again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022