Wimberley Vacation Rental estate

Hill Country Estate on the Blanco - 'The Great Escape'

Description Estate, 3400 sq. ft.,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, 4 Bathrooms
Amenities river, village, jacuzzi, sauna, air-conditioning, internet access
Rates per property (USD)
$375 - $525/night 
Phil and Peggy Collins
+1 281-252-8164
+1 713-206-8675
Speaks: English

Photos and Description of the Wimberley vacation estate rental 4+ Bedrooms, 4 full baths, gameroom, sleeps up to 16, directly on the Blanco

Beautiful Hill Country home called 'The Great Escape at Wimberley' is directly on the crystal clear Blanco River in highly desirable Wimberley, Texas. You will be in a private 3000 square foot home on three lush acres with almost 300 feet of direct river frontage. There is a separate Gameroom with an 8' pool table, foosball, and double french doors opening to a 250 sq ft deck overlooking the river. The rock bottom river runs continuous through the year and is almost always at a very leisurely flow, great for kids. The covered back porch provides a beautiful view of the river and the 100 year old Cypress trees. Easy to watch the activity in the river directly from the porch. Sit in the back yard and BBQ your dinner for the night. Enjoy a glass of ice tea, or a glass of wine, as you watch the deer and the river move through the back yard. Sit in the hot tub and watch the deer and the river. Enjoy a fire out by the outdoor firepit. Go into Wimberley for live theatre, or dinner.
Wimberley estate rental - Great covered back porch, rock and watch the River

Great covered back porch, rock and watch the River

Wimberley estate rental - Directly on the Crystal Clear Blanco River

Directly on the Crystal Clear Blanco River

Wimberley estate rental - Game Room with 8' Pool Table

Game Room with 8' Pool Table

Wimberley estate rental - Enjoy the large hot tub, while watching the stars

Enjoy the large hot tub, while watching the stars

Wimberley estate rental - Master Bedroom with Private bath, whirlpool tub

Master Bedroom with Private bath, whirlpool tub

Wimberley estate rental - This 9' Farm Table will handle your large group

This 9' Farm Table will handle your large group

Wimberley estate rental - large Deck off of Game Room, overlooking River

large Deck off of Game Room, overlooking River

Wimberley estate rental - Large Kitchen, Open and Great for Entertaining

Large Kitchen, Open and Great for Entertaining

Wimberley estate rental - Large Hill Country Gazebo with BBQ Pit

Large Hill Country Gazebo with BBQ Pit

Wimberley estate rental - Easy slope down to the river

Easy slope down to the river

Wimberley estate rental - Living room with wood burning fireplace, Cable TV

Living room with wood burning fireplace, Cable TV

Wimberley estate rental - Relax by the river, enjoy a glass of tea or wine

Relax by the river, enjoy a glass of tea or wine

Location: Texas < USA

Nearest Airport: Austin at 40 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Ranch Road 12 and FM 3237 at 2 Miles
The Great Escape is located just 2.5 miles from the main square in Wimberely. We are centrally located and are 25 minutes from Austin, 12 minutes from San Marcos, 20 minutes to Canyon Lake, 25 minutes from the Outlet Malls in New Braunfels, and a little more than an hour from the San Antonio River Walk and Sea World.
Zoom Level: City

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Rental Rates for this vacation estate rental in Wimberley, Texas

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
Low season 1 Jan 1, 2010 - Mar 4, 2010 - $375 - $425 - - 2 Nights
Notes: Thur/Fri/Sat at $425/nt for 1st 6 guests. $25/nt for each additional. Sun-Wed at $375/nt for 1st 6
Spring Break Mar 5, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010 - $525 - $525 - - 2 Nights
Notes: $525/nt for 1st 8 guests. Adiitional guests at $25/nt.
Low Season 2 Mar 22, 2010 - Apr 30, 2010 - $375 - $425 - - 2 Nights
Notes: Thur/Fri/Sat at $425/nt for 1st 6 guets. $25/nt for each additional. Sun-Wed at $375/nt for 1st 6
HIgh Season May 1, 2010 - Aug 30, 2010 - $525 - $525 - - 2 Nights
Notes: $525/nt for 1st 8 guests. $25/nt for each additional.
Low Season 3 Sep 1, 2010 - Dec 17, 2010 - $375 - $425 - - 2 Nights
Notes: Thur/Fri/Sat at $425/nt for 1st 6 guests. $25/nt for each additional. Sun-Wed at $375/nt for 1st 6
Holiday Season Dec 18, 2010 - Jan 1, 2011 - $525 - $525 - - 2 Nights
Notes: $525/nt for the first 8 guests. Each additional guest at $25/nt.

Additional information about rental rates

  • * Holidays are 3 day minimums and are $625/nt for the first 12 guests, then $25/nt for each addn
  • * A deposit of one night will secure your dates.

    * We accept checks, MC and Visa.
  • River Suite is not normally included in the base rental:

    Low Seasons - River Suite included at no charge when paying for at least 10 guests/nt ( $60/nt otherwise )

    High Seasons and Holidays - River Suite included at no charge when paying for at least 14 guests/nt ( $80/nt otherwise )

Fees

Tax Rate:
6.0%

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation estate rental in Wimberley, Texas

Property Type:
  • estate

Floor Area:
  • 3400 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • village
  • river

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • hot tub
  • accept credit card
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • cold water dispenser
  • filtered water
  • firewood
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • jacuzzi
  • sauna

Kitchen:
  • grill
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • iron & board
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • blender
  • ice maker
  • stove top burners

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 8 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Jetted Tub, Private Master Bath
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower, Private Master Bath
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Private Master Bath
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Private Master Bath
  • 3 full baths upstairs and one full bath downstairs.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 16 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen, 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Double, 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 5 - 2 Twin/ Single, Extra room with a day bed and a trundle bed
    Bedroom 6 - 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon, Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
  • King Bed in Master Bedroom. Queen Bed in Bedroom # 2. One queen, one twin daybed, one twin trundle in bedroom # 3. One Full size bed, and two twin beds in bedroom # 4. All of the bedrooms are upstairs. There are 3 full baths upstairs. Downstairs is 'Bedroom' # 5, with a twin daybed and a twin trundle. We do not call it a bedroom, since it does not have a closet ( issues over the legal definition - ugh! ). There is a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
Entertainment:
  • foosball
  • game room
  • games adults
  • pool table
  • video library
  • DVD
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD

Internet Access:
  • broadband access
  • wireless broadband
  • computer available
  • internet access

Communication / Internet:
  • computer PC

Outside:
  • deck wood
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • outdoor grill
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • porch/lanai
  • 12 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • hunting
  • antiquing

Pool / Spa:
  • outdoor hot tub

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach chairs

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • caves
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • eco tourism
  • equestrian events
  • fitness center
  • forests
  • groceries
  • marina
  • theme parks
  • water parks
  • autumn foliage
  • botanical garden
  • museums
  • recreation center

Leisure Activities:
  • fly fishing
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting big game
  • hunting small game
  • jet skiing
  • live theater
  • outlet shopping
  • paddle boating
  • pier fishing
  • rafting
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • spelunking
  • water tubing
  • whitewater rafting

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours
  • zoo

Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist

Notes: In addition to the 4 bedrooms, we also have a 'sleeping room' with a twin daybed and a twin trundle. We cannot legally call it a bedroom, because we have no closet in the room. We have just completed ( Mar 2009 ) adding a new 'River Suite' out in the same building as the game room. It has a queen bed, twin bunk beds, a very nice private bath, and a full size washer/dryer. It is included at no charge, when you book for 14 people or more. If you have less than 14, it costs an additional $75/nt in low and mid season, and $100/nt in high season. 6% tax applies as well.

Further details for this vacation estate rental in Wimberley, Texas

Hill Country Estate on the Blanco River: A 3000 sq ft farmhouse, originally built in 1958, and completely updated to new home condition, while still keeping the charm of a hill country farm house. The covered back porch has comfortable rockers that allow you to relax under the ceiling fans and you watch the deer and the river in the back yard. There is a separate game room with an 8' pool table and foosball, with double french doors leading out to a large deck that overlooks the river.

3 Acres of Privacy Directly on the Blanco: Our property sits on 3 acres that is well protected from any neighbors. There is 300' of direct river frontage on the crystal clear Blanco River. The river is lined with 100 year old cypress trees, that provide great shade on the banks of the river. The front yard offers a tree lined driveway and a large grass yard, great for kids or the family football game. There is a large covered Gazebo with a BBQ pit.

Enjoy our Many Outdoor Living Areas: We have over 3000 sq ft of rock walkways and patios. Our many outdoor areas allow your large group to get together, but not be underfoot all of the time. There is a large wooden deck off of the gameroom, overlooking the river. There is a large rock fire-pit, great for late evening relaxing. There is a large hot tub that overlooks the river and is great for watching the stars at night. The gazebo has an 8' farm table, perfect for outdoor dining.

Other Activities: 25 minutes to Outlet Malls, one hour to San Antonio

Reviews for this vacation estate rental in Wimberley, Texas

Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC142545 Palm Desert, CA
Review Submitted: May 30, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008
We stayed at The Great Escape in November 2007 with our son and two young grandsons. It was a wonderful vacation and we loved feeding the deer. The Blanco River is so shallow, our grandsons played in a safe environment. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we're ALL returning in June 2008. THANK YOU, Peggy and Phil!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC57395 Spring, TX
Review Submitted: July 19, 2006 Date of Stay: July 2006
My family and I loved our stay at your house on the Blanco. It is the most well equipped property that we've ever rented - the kitchen had every gadget and cooking utensil imaginable! When the owners say to just bring your food and river towels they mean it - everything else we could possibly want was provided. We sipped our coffee on the porch while we watched the parade of deer crossing the Blanco every
morning. My only regret was that we didn't book at least one more day!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC56348 Tyler, TX
Review Submitted: July 11, 2006 Date of Stay: July 2006
My family and I enjoyed the peacefull week we spent at your home in Wimberley. You have a wonderfull place on the river and thanks for all your hospitality! Look forward to a return trip.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
 

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