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CASA DEL RIO RIVERHOUSE, ON THE GUADALUPE RIVER

 
 
 
Hunt house rental - Stucco & Stone Cottage right on the Guadalupe
Stucco & Stone Cottage right on the Guadalupe
 
Hunt house rental - Stucco & Stone Cottage right on the Guadalupe

Stucco & Stone Cottage right on the Guadalupe

Modern kitchen for preparing any meal

Modern kitchen for preparing any meal

Warm yourself by the fire on cool nights

Warm yourself by the fire on cool nights

Large Private Master

Large Private Master

Guest room with 3 beds

Guest room with 3 beds

Patio for get togethers

Patio for get togethers

Drive or canoe upstream to the waterfall. Awesome!

Drive or canoe upstream to the waterfall. Awesome!

Bring your kayak. Perfect!

Bring your kayak. Perfect!

Take a canoe ride. Two are available.

Take a canoe ride. Two are available.

Hear deer hooves cross the river at dusk.

Hear deer hooves cross the river at dusk.

Starry starry nights....

Starry starry nights....

Per night (USD) $205
Per week $1,365
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Hunt vacation house rental
Two bedroom/One bath; Sleeps 6

Wrapped in the green forest of summer, Casa del Rio Riverhouse is a tranquil place to relax and enjoy the winding, cool water of the Guadalupe River. Guests reside in a lovely, private, stone and stucco cottage overlooking the river below. Fall colors tantalize the senses as we progress to the stark beauty of winter with sight of the cliffs and hills that were hidden from view. All through the year the starry night is ablaze at this tranquil retreat. The beautiful, private land offers water, wings and wildlife for photographers and nature lovers, quiet seclusion for romantic getaways, and a comfortable, river-centered atmosphere for family fun. Whether looking for the perfect setting for a family gathering, or just a respite from the daily grind, you will find it under the huge Cypress and Chinkapin Oak trees at Casa del Rio Riverhouse.

Something for everyone!

The Riverhouse has 2 bedrooms which sleep up to 6 people (with additional space available in our Guadalupe Room), a full bath, central heat and air, homey living/dining area with stone front wood-burning fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. A spacious private outdoor area overlooks the river, and includes a table with 6 chairs, 2 lounge chairs, and 2 rocking chair swings hanging from a stately old Chinkapin Oak tree. Enjoy all this while listening to the timeless sound of the river flowing amid the rocks and sprawling Cypress trees. Abundant wildlife, featuring Whitetail and Axis deer, mingle with the foliage, completing your Hill Country retreat.

Famous TX Resort Area!: We are within a 5 mile radius of many private boys and girls camps, and a mile away is Crider’s rodeo and dance hall since 1927. The nearby Hunt Store is a tradition in these hills where cowboy and city folk share stories. Fredericksburg, a popular shopping place, is only a 45 minute drive away. Our area is also known for its art, music, arts & crafts, outdoor summer plays, wineries and antiquing. We welcome you as our guest!

Come see us at http://casadelrioriverhouse.com for more pictures, video, info and the most up-to-date calendar information!

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About Betty Matteson

A lifelong Texan, Betty Matteson grew up in La Grange, and resided in Houston for 30 years. Betty permanently moved to Hunt in 1987. For the past 20 years, Betty has been Innkeeper of Casa del Rio, where her easy, gracious hospitality keeps people coming back year after year. 'I've met some wonderful people and made many good friends through the guests that come to the Riverhouse. I look forward to my friends returning and to meeting new people.'

Betty Matteson purchased this house in 1968
Why Betty Matteson chose Hunt

Vacationing in Hunt has been a Matteson family tradition since 1930. Family patriarch and businessman Lewis W. Matteson Sr. and his wife Lillian Hall Matteson came from the Dakota Territory to Texas around 1917 to make Houston their home. Lew got his start with W. D. Cleveland & Sons selling groceries to the soldiers fighting Poncho Villa in south Texas. He continued on to find success in a variety of arenas including outdoor advertising and banking, significantly impacting the Houston community through his leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. The Mattesons first became acquainted with Hunt in the late 1920s at the invitation of Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Lew and Lillian fell in love with the rustic, picturesque beauty of the Hill Country, and in 1930 they established their home-away-from-home, Camp Dakota, on the South Fork of the Guadalupe River just east of what is now Casa del Rio. The Mattesons, together with their children, Sarah Belle, Buster (Lewis W. Matteson Jr.), and Jeanne, enjoyed many years at their Hill Country retreat. Thirty-eight years after Camp Dakota was first built, Buster and his wife Betty Dykes Matteson bought neighboring property Casa del Rio to continue with tradition and make a place for their own children to discover what Lew and Lillian first fell in love with in Hunt. Generations of Mattesons are still enjoying this legacy.

What makes this house unique

Casa del Rio is unique as a 50 acre property right on the river. Its river frontage boasts both narrow and wide, shallow and deep, rushing and calm water textures. The variety of wildlife, including Axis and Whitetail deer, Big-Mouth bass, catfish, wood ducks, fox and even a Blue Heron, inspires a spirit of adventure and the land begs to be explored. A stay at the Riverhouse is comfortable as well as outdoorsy, a get-away retreat experience with every convenience of home. The owner is nearby in order to handle any question or need, yet guests have complete privacy both within and outside the Riverhouse. Casa del Rio's flexible accommodations, including the additional space offered in our Guadalupe Room, make it suitable for one guest or parties of 10. We offer the beauty of the hills and river, comfort, and convenience. Join us!

Hunt house rental - Stucco & Stone Cottage right on the Guadalupe

Stucco & Stone Cottage right on the Guadalupe

Modern kitchen for preparing any meal

Modern kitchen for preparing any meal

Warm yourself by the fire on cool nights

Warm yourself by the fire on cool nights

Large Private Master

Large Private Master

Guest room with 3 beds

Guest room with 3 beds

Patio for get togethers

Patio for get togethers

Drive or canoe upstream to the waterfall. Awesome!

Drive or canoe upstream to the waterfall. Awesome!

Bring your kayak. Perfect!

Bring your kayak. Perfect!

Take a canoe ride. Two are available.

Take a canoe ride. Two are available.

Hear deer hooves cross the river at dusk.

Hear deer hooves cross the river at dusk.

Starry starry nights....

Starry starry nights....

Nearest Barpub : The Hunt Store at 1.5 Miles
Nearest Ski : Ingram Dam - water ski at 7 Miles
Nearest Golf : Several in Kerrville at 15 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : 1.5 miles - Elaine's Table and The Hunt Store at 1.5 Miles
Car: necessary

Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Casa del Rio Riverhouse is on 50 beautiful private acres, overlooking the Guadalupe River. You can swim, , fish, canoe, rock hunt, and enjoy the beauty. You can listen to the sound of the river and star gaze at night, and hike in the hills behind the Riverhouse. The winding roads along the river for many miles are very scenic. The area offers art and theatre at the Callioux Theatre, the Hill Country Art Foundation , and the Cowboy Art Museum in Kerrville, and the Point Theatre in Ingram. There is a Folk Music Festival and Texas Arts and Crafts Fair in Kerrville in the summer. In Ingram( 7 miles east) there is a dam for dam sliding, swimming and boating. At Crider's, in existance since 1927 just 1 mile away, there is a rodeo with dining and dancing under the stars from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The area is well known for many private summer camps for children within a 4 mile radius. Many of these camps have been operating since the 1927.

There is an abundance of wildlife, including whitetail deer and axis deer. You will see them grazing in the fields surrounding the Riverhouse. There are many exotic ranches in the area where hunters from all over the country come to hunt bison, sika, fallow, axis and white tail deer, black buck antelope, addax, dama gazelle, aoudad, scimitar oryx and water buffalo.

About 45 miles to the west is Lost Maples State Park known for the beautiful fall foliage of the Maple Trees in November.

The area here has remarkable beauty with many hills 250 to 300 ft high. There are cypress trees along the river, also pecan trees, oak trees and sycamores. You will love it here and be so welcome.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Hunt, Texas

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$205
$1,365
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

50% deposit
Balance due on arrival
Fees And Taxes $179 January and February
$189 March through May
$205 Memorial Day through Labor Day
$189 September through December
6% tax added

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Hunt, Texas

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1130 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • River ...
    The Riverhouse is perched above the Guadalupe River, which is easily visible from the windowed living/dining room. Picturesque rock stairs lead down to the clear, cool water of the river for swimming.
  • Village ...
    The village of Hunt is a mile away, and provides a restaurant, post office, and The Hunt Store, famous as a gathering place for many years.
  • Rural ...
    Casa del Rio is unique as a 50 acre property right on the Guadalupe River, surrounded by the hills and trees of the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
  • Waterfront ...
    The Riverhouse is on the river, and provides several swimming and fishing areas. There is the narrow winding river and wide deep river. Waterfronts are available in 2 areas, and easily accessible.
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Rustic
  • Family
General:
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking
  • Laundry Soap
  • Internet
  • Toilet Paper
  • Fireplace
  • Basic Soaps
  • Heating
  • Living Room ...
    Great room includes living room, dining room and kitchen
  • Towels Provided
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Area
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Alarm Clock
  • Washing Machine
  • Parking Off Street
Kitchen:
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Blender
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    All dishes, utensils and pots and pans are provided for at least 6 people
  • Pantry Items ...
    Salt, pepper, sugar sweet n' low, flour
  • Dishwasher
  • Grill
  • Coffee Maker
  • Oven
  • 4 Ring Stove
Dining:
  • Dining
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 double , 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom 2 - 1 king
  • Very comfortable, clean beds! One bedroom sleeps 4 and the other sleeps 2. For parties over 6, please ask about our Guadalupe Room ($129 - $149).
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Outdoor Entertainment Area
  • Canoe
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Tennis Court
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Tennis ...
    Available on request
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Outdoor patio area includes dining table and chairs for 6 people, 2 reclining chairs, and 2 rocking chair swings .in 1/4 acre overlooking the river
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    There is a gas grill and a charcoal grill
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    There are 2 canoes with paddles and life jackets provided
  • Yard
  • Walkway to Water
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • Low Allergen Environment
Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool ...
    There is a private area for swimming in the river just below the house. There is also another area for swimming in the larger, deeper part of the river.
Attractions:
  • forests
  • festivals
  • live theater
  • pond
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • coin laundry
  • autumn foliage
  • winery tours
  • cinemas
Leisure Activities:
  • photography
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • antiquing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • massage therapist
  • laundromat
  • medical services
  • hospital
  • groceries
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hunting big game
  • fly fishing
  • tennis
  • mountain biking
  • freshwater fishing
  • fishing
  • hunting
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • water tubing
  • swimming
  • hunting small game
  • cycling
  • golf
  • hiking
  • mountain climbing
  • snorkeling
Notes: Smoking is outside only.

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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Hunt, Texas

Casa del Rio Riverhouse, on the Guadalupe River
average rating of 5.0 based on 34 reviews
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Casa del Rio Riverhouse, on the Guadalupe River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p905021
+1 830-238-4424
Hunt Texas Hill Country
Austin, Texas
5

A little piece of paradise!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 18, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
I was looking for someplace special to take my parents to celebrate their 80th birthdays and the Casa del Rio Riverhouse couldn't have been more perfect! The house was completely charming and was well equipped with everything we could possibly need for our stay. Listening to the sound of the babbling river while enjoying the lovely view made playing games around the dining table that much more relaxing, not to mention providing a great place to watch the birds! The grounds are also a wonderful place to wander and explore. And the icing on the cake was the considerate and delightful Ms. Betty! She was very generous in helping me make this a birthday that Mom and Dad will always remember. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience this little piece of paradise!
business
Casa del Rio Riverhouse, on the Guadalupe River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p905021
+1 830-238-4424
Hunt Texas Hill Country
Austin, TX
5

Paradise!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 14, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
If you're considering a trip to Hunt, TX for some R&R, this is the place. The cottage is well-equipped and has all the amenities we needed (two adults and three, 8-10 yr olds). The beds are comfy, the kitchen and dining areas overlook the river, there is a fireplace, etc. Outside the cottage is a property set in a spectacular rural setting, affording access to both the narrow and wide parts of the Guadalupe River. There are many different species of birds, wildlife, and the short hikes under the cypress trees along the river are incredible! The owner, Betty, is a wonderful soul and a gracious host. She allowed us to use her canoes and fishing poles, and she also has other equipment (e.g., tubes) you can use to enjoy the experience on the river. We canoed half a mile up the river and also fished several times during our stay. There are tables/chairs in several places on the property and these are perfect places to sit and relax or read a book. The location near Hunt allows for short trips to Ingram or Kerrville for groceries/dining, easy access to Lost Maples State Park, and other adventures along the Guadalupe River. If you get a chance, stay at the Casa del Rio and enjoy this river paradise!
business
Casa del Rio Riverhouse, on the Guadalupe River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p905021
+1 830-238-4424
Hunt Texas Hill Country
austin,texas
5

wonderful

5 of 5
Submitted: February 23, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
What a great place to relax, fish, and just enjoy life!
The amentities (grill, fireplace, kitchen, etc). are great! Betty is wonderful. Looking forward to bringing my beautiful bride of over 41+ years and some of our grand kids back this summer-
Hank
Georgetown, Texas
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Casa del Rio Riverhouse, on the Guadalupe River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p905021
+1 830-238-4424
Hunt Texas Hill Country
5

Don't want to tell you how great it was...

Don't want to tell you how great it was...
5 of 5
Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: July 2012
...because I don't want to have to share it!
This little getaway is too perfect. We stayed in the separate house for two nights and three magical days. Even in the hot hot heat of the summer, the big cypress trees shade the house and swimming hole, so it's a perfect place to spend the warm afternoon soaking in the water.

The house itself is charming, with big rock walls, sweet bedrooms and comfortable kitchen and living room. We cooked several meals here quite happily.

The property includes the bank on the opposite side of the river, and quite a ways upstream, so there's plenty of space to walk, fish, canoe and meander. Swings (made from rocking chairs and hanging from the trees!), tons of patio furniture and charming stone steps provide great vistas of the water below. The swimming hole is deep enough for goofing off, and the shallower areas are perfect for building rock dams and parking it in a tube for a little nap.

Betty is the most charming, sweet and gentle gal. She was such a host, as was her kitty, who greeted us from the window of her home each time we pulled in. I could have put them both in my bag and taken them home. Betty makes this place so extra special.

So, in summation... please stay here, just not on the days I want to go! :)
business
Casa del Rio Riverhouse, on the Guadalupe River
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p905021
+1 830-238-4424
Hunt Texas Hill Country
5

Exceptional Get-away

5 of 5
Submitted: December 21, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
My wife and I loved staying at Casa Del Rio. The house was very nice, all the amenities you need. We felt very comfortable there. Plenty of room to roam and we felt pretty isolated. The river was wonderful and so peaceful. We used the canoe for a late afternoon paddle down the river. We will definitely be back.
Owner's Response: It was wonderful having you come to this exceptionally beautiful place on the river that provides space for exploring the hills among tall cypress trees and very peaceful surroundings
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