Montesino is one of our favorite places on Earth. I know the Texas Hill Country better than most,…read moreas I spend so much time traveling throughout the region, and I have the good fortune to visit a lot of private ranches as part of my work. My family (including two toddlers) and I were looking for a place that wasn't too remote where we could get away from city life and the busy-ness that comes with it. This place really hits the mark on all levels - conveniently located, but remote feeling, great accommodations (and the lovely host, Pam), a fantastic swimming hole on the Blanco, lots of great restaurants nearby, etc. There is also an impressive working farm that is always yielding plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. And, Farmer John is always interested in showing kids and sharing the bounty. Highly recommended!

The venue is just beautiful. I enjoyed the view, location, and environment. However, the lady "in…read morecharge" (Pam) is very condescending and passive aggressive. McKenzie was so sweet but following orders she had to rush us to finish our duties. It's in the middle of nowhere and I do not know why they are sticklers to "their ways". There is a huge miscommunication between them two; mixed messages. No kind of accommodations are available. I did not enjoy interacting with them overall as I felt rushed and they just came off as entitled/unprofessional. They speak negatively about people instead or reaching out to them directly. They have a belief of they host "weddings", not "parties/celebrations" and are unaware of cultural differences. Pam is adamant about receiving a list for EVERY single detail such as when the bride/groom is getting ready and when everything happens when they weren't present the entire time to SUPPORT the event. That's the job of the coordinator. For the price overall of the venue/limits and the amenities and accommodations, this place is overpriced.

I scoured the Internet for a cabin/cottage that would be a) under $200 a night for 2 people b) with…read morenearby river access c) that could be booked online and d) had a full kitchen e) had cable TV (shut up, we don't have it at home and it's our vacation!) Jackaroo Ranch cottage was all of these things! It was perfect. There is a Jackaroo Ranch house on the property as well for larger groups but the cottage was exactly what we wanted, very quaint, cozy, and comfortable. The place was well maintained and very well equipped with dishes, pans, utensils, blankets, etc. And the pillows were so nice, we wanted to take them home with us! Temperature was very pleasant when we were there so no need for heating or cooling but there was an AC unit and heaters as well as electric blankets. There were handy notes around to tell us where the dressings for the couch futon were and what to do with our trash. The owner lives just down the road and left her number in case we needed anything (everything was perfect so we never needed it!) We didn't look before we went to the store so we bought some charcoal but it turns out that there was already coal, lighter fluid, and a lighter in a bin under the grill. It was hard to tell from the limited pictures on the website (we booked through All Wimberely Lodging) exactly how close to the river it was but it was indeed very close and just a quick little stroll down there; there was a table and chairs set up down there where we enjoyed our breakfast and it also happens to be right at the bridge that crosses the river so we were able to easily walk across and hike around on the other side. And at night we'd just turn on the christmas lights and hang out on the porch, listening to the river and the frogs and just chill. I wish I was there right now! It's a little bit out of the town center which makes you feel nice and hidden away but it's just like a 7 minute drive into the cute little downtown area. There is a little parking spot for the cottage that is labeled; I wasn't sure where the parking was going to be and thought maybe we'd have to park by the house or something so this was good. The shower is really small which wasn't the best, I don't know how you're supposed to shave your legs in there! The only other very minor thing is that since you're sharing the grounds, there might be some back and forth with the gate; we would have just left it open for easy entry and exit but the people in the house had dogs so they would close it all the time which was just a tiny bit annoying but obviously not that big a deal. Overall, I highly recommend it and hope we get to come back sometime!

Duke was wonderful. We had parked on flite acres and it turns out it was a no parking area, Duke…read moresaved us from getting towed. Because of the floods little Arkansas road was closed (we were staying at Montesino ranch) so he let us park at his place all weekend. Generous and kind person. In the future will look at renting from Jackaroo

This place is beautiful so far. Just checked in and it's so beautiful! We rented the cottage. When…read morewe pulled up, the owner Joyce met us and showed us around. This adorable place is right on the river! Updates tomorrow. This place is just fantastic! Comfy bed, very clean room, and just far enough away from town to seem remote. Private access to the river with a cute covered deck. The cottage has a private patio with a patio set. We will definitely be back. At $110 a night, this place can't be beat.

Unless you want to be ripped off don't rent any properties with them. Cabin is small, old and…read moremusty. We rented a cabin for 4 days. First of all the photos on the website were about 6 years old. The ad said "$107 per night and sleeps 6", which it did but very cramped and not worth $200 per night we were charged on our card after we left. The owner did not even tell us we were going to be charged the $300 extra. Otherwise, we would have gone elsewhere. The cabin was on the owners property. Guests had to walk through the owners yard and then 100 yards through brush to get to the little stream they called the Blanco River. Several of the outdoor chairs were broken. The bathroom did not have ventilation and was not up to code. Toilet seat was broken. The photos and description said there was a firepit. It had been washed away 4 years earlier. Owner seemed nice but charged us over $800 for a 4 night stay. This was not even near a 5 Star Resort. Agent was rude when I called and asked to speak to management to explain our mistake. Cabin was small, old and musty. I will NEVER use this rental company or rent this cabin again.

Abundance retreat is an amazing get away spot for family and friends and their dogs! The place is…read morevery well located (walking distance from wimberley square) and has access to spring creek. The cabins are very nice and have everything you could think of in terms of amenities. The groups have a grill, kayaks and other outdoor activities to use. Finally and not least the owners are extremely helpful, responsive and friendly. Don't even think of any other places, abundance is awesome!

The best cabin by the river in all of Wimberely! Tina and Shellye were our hosts and we felt so…read morewelcomed! They have kayaks, canoes, nature galore and all the outdoor eating (and yoga) areas you could think of! We were even able to bring our pup! It was the best weekend EVER and definitely hope to be back soon!!

On the Buffalo Bend property there are two cabins and the owner's house. The El Sol and the La…read moreLuna are about 75 yards apart. Both cabins have identical interiors and exteriors. However, there are two distinctive differences in the cabins. The El Sol cabin is the second cabin on the road and is a little more secluded. The La Luna has a better view. My wife and I stayed in the El Sol cabin because we wanted more seclusion. The owner of the cabins, Melissa, emails perfect directions and you will need these directions. It's not difficult to find the cabins, but if you didn't have the printed directions you wouldn't be able to locate them. When we arrived at the El Sol cabin, Melissa had just finished checking the cabin. Melissa is extremely nice and told us about a storm had hit them two days prior, so the satellite tv and internet weren't working. This didn't bother us since we never turned on the tv and we used our smartphones for the internet. Either way, both utilities were repaired and running by our second day. Both cabins have wooden floors and consist of a living room/kitchen area, one bedroom, and a bathroom. The living/kitchen area has a wood burning fireplace, tv, sofa, chair, refrigerator, stovetop oven, microwave, coffee pot, and dining table. There are window a/c units in the living room area and bedroom. I don't know how well they work since we didn't need them. They also have ceiling fans in the bedroom and living areas. We were able to sleep with the windows open since the cabins sit high enough for a very pleasant breeze. The bedroom has a queen size bed. My wife and I both thought the mattress was too soft for us. We're not big people, but our bodies formed somewhat of a "valley" in the mattress. Some people like this, but we like some firmness to our mattress. This was our only complaint, if you want to call it that since it really didn't affect our sleep. The bedroom also has a chest to store some of your clothes, end tables, and a clock/radio/alarm. The bathroom does have a suitable place for hanging all your clothes. Also in the bathroom there's a nice size step in shower, a sink, and of course, a toilet. There was plenty of hot water and you don't have to wait long to get the water hot enough for a nice shower. The water supply is collected rain water. Both cabins have their own cisterns and the water is filtered. Showers are nice with the soft rain water and much better than city water. Some people might not enjoy the taste of filtered rain water, more so if they're use to their chemical laden city water. :) We didn't have any issues with drinking the water. Outside, the cabins have plenty of trees. The El Sol is a tad more wooded. Both cabins have a gas grill, outdoor table and chairs, fire pit, hammock, and lounging chairs. There are two rocking chairs on the porch of both cabins. Both cabins have working hot tubs. I think I covered everything you need to know about the cabins. For my wife and I, it was nice to sit on the porch and watch the deer and foxes walking around the cabins. If you want to guarantee yourself seeing some deer, just throw some feed corn a few yards from the cabin porch. You can buy a bag of corn at the Ace hardware store or the feed store in town. My wife and I had a very nice, quiet, and relaxing time at Buffalo Bend. I'm sure we'll plan another stay in the near future.

Melissa took great care of us and this little cabin as well. Extra mile in all details. The cabin…read moremay look small but it has everything you'd need and feels very roomy on the inside without losing the cozy feel at all. Big enough to comfortably sleep 4. The hot-tub (built the front patio) has a really nice view of the hills MILES away. Did I mention that it's PRIVATE? It was clean and well stocked. Almost instant hot water too. Also, a very short drive to The Square in Wimberley (maybe 4-5 minutes). I don't like to just click "Excellent" on every detail if it really wasn't but it really was ;). buffalobendcabins@yahoo.com

Everything was wonderful at the Cottage. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. The cottage was clean…read moreand ready for us, with all the necessary supplies and essentials to make our stay pleasant.

Wanted to surprise the hubby and wanted a pet friendly area and Wimberley TX did not disappoint…read more Cypress Creek was absolutely breathe taking the room was clean, comfortable and romantic. They even had a gift bag for our dog. So thoughtful I made a reservation about a month in advance never been to Wimberley. I had the best customer service by Albert I would email him and he would respond within the hour and he was full of information. Thank you Albert you are awesome I had so many plans but unfortunately it did not go well the swimming hole was closed which was not updated through the website or Yelp. Zip lining no one answered the phone to make a reservation I tried online and they never had an opening- just a note to call the office Jacob's Well also closed Blue hole was open but no swimming allowed Thoughts outdoor activities will likely be open closer to summer possibly in May Even though we were unable to do the outdoor activities we still had a relaxing mini honeymoon and the best part was we brought our Xena and the stores welcomed her It's just another excuse to come back to Wimberley in June when we know everything will be open

We booked the cabin trio for a trip with three families who all have young kids…read more Pros: - Responsive host -Excellent view of scenic hill country from the back porch of each cabin. -Smart cabin layout provides enough room for adults and multiple children -Well stocked -Centrally located 5 minutes from downtown Wimberly Cons: -The area is still being renovated and built-up with new cabins, so the grounds were not done.

If you want something quiet, with amazing night skies, close to town, restaurants, shopping and…read morewineries, this is the place. It would be perfect for couples or families or a family reunion. There are beautiful, well appointed cabins that sleep four on very comfortable beds, a full kitchen, all accessories you need. Plus there are RV spaces if some want to show up in an RV. Just perfect.

Perfect little Wimberley getaway at the Creekside Cabin- stayed in the "Texan"!…read more The cabin was clean, comfortable, and had really cute decor and a great ambiance. As a songwriter, I found it to be the ultimate work vacation spot--the Wi-Fi was strong enough to keep things running, but the vibe was so inspiring that I ended up writing one of my absolute best songs here, along with a few other good ones. Loved hanging out and writing on the back porch. It's super close to town, has plenty of parking, the AC kept things nice and cool, and you really can't beat the price. Highly recommend for anyone needing a creative retreat!

I must say that I am pretty pleased with our resent stay at Hill Country Premier Lodging where we…read morestayed in the Mockingbird cabin. The property is stellar and the cabin is really nice overall. You need to consider you are in the country somewhat so to find a nice cabin with great security and relaxing environment that is QUIET is perfect. The property is a bit older but it met our needs with a comfortable bed, bathing and kitchenette. After you make your reservation, they send you the gate and door codes the day of and they allowed us to get into our cabin early which was nice. Note you need to use the gate code to get out as well. The price is pretty reasonable and note it is very close to downtown Wimberley. Overall, we had a great stay and enjoyed the patio in the mornings to drink our coffee. The only ding is the TV had a few slow streaming issues but we were not there to watch TV so it was not an issue for us.

Absolutely loved our time at Sinya! We stayed for two nights. The first night we hiked, charted…read moreconstellations, and grilled hotdogs. The next day I cooked bacon and eggs on the patio, we read books, had the most AMAZING massages and facials, soaked in the hot tub, grilled burgers, spoke to Patrick the Hummingbird about his territorial tendencies, and relaxed. We loved every bit of this little piece of heaven. Thank you, Susan! Bed was divine. Everything is clean and well-kept. Absolute luxury! Susan pays attention to every detail (from dishes and pans to espresso and olive oil). The shampoo, conditioner, and gel are all from the local lavender fields- really this place is perfect.

Attention to detail. So many I couldn't list. Peaceful and beautiful getaway. So many sitting…read moreareas. Lots of wildlife. Texas safari.