Cardinal Bluff Retreat

Have we got a family-friendly Hill Country getaway for you! The Cardinal Bluff Retreat near Pipe Creek is a beautiful rental home perched high on a bluff, where the mountain views and local wildlife are absolutely amazing. It sleeps up to eight people (make that twleve with the optional neighboring suite - additional fee applies), and is loaded with amenities and extras you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. There's even a fenced-in yard for your well-behaved pets. It really is like having a resort all to yourself!

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** The nightly rate is based on 8 guests and does not include the additonal outside suite. The suite can sleep 4 more guests and can be rented for an additional $100 per night **  

Kids love the Cardinal Bluff Retreat! There's a refreshing pool with plenty of seating, and we're just getting started. How about a batting cage with a pitching machine? A trampoline? It's all here! There are even board games inside to enjoy. Play safe! Children must be supervised while using recreational spaces, and an assumption of risk release must be signed, for your protection and ours. Nature lovers enjoy the 6.5 acres of scenic land here, as well, with plenty of birds and wildlife species calling the surrounding countryside home.

Outside, you'll also find a roomy shaded patio with comfy seating, and two tables for fresh-air dining. Speaking of which, you'll have a propane grill for those BBQ feasts! Relax around the fire pit; it's a great setting for watching sunsets, stargazing, cooking up snacks, and enjoying good company. A seasonal Red Bluff Creek is nearby, where you'll spot lots of wildlife. Smoking is allowed here, but only outdoors.

The bright and beautiful interior of the Retreat has three bedrooms outfitted with six beds, providing slumber space for up to eight. There are also two full baths (one off the master, the other openly shared), and clean bed and bath linens are included. Three smart TVs and Wifi Internet provide entertainment, and every inch is climate-controlled by central air and heat. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances, cooking ware, and serving ware, and there's also a convenient dishwasher and washer/dryer combo for cleanup.

A cozy suite can also be made available, which provides privacy for up to four people; it's an apartment-like setup where you'll be close by the Retreat but will have your own space. (The suite is never rented to other guests during your stay) You'll be comfortably accommodated with a queen-sized bed, full-sized pull-out sofa sleeper (great for kids), full bath, and fresh bed and bath linens. The suite includes a kitchenette with a mini-refrigerator. coffee maker and an intimate seating area with a TV. It's at the top of a fairly steep flight of stairs, so it's not recommended for mobility-restricted, elderly guests or older pets. The suite can be rented for an additional $100 per night. Please inquire at time of booking.

The Cardinal Bluff Retreat offers a thrilling and relaxing Hill Country escape for every member of your family! Talk to us at Backroads Reservations today for booking info on this fantastic vacation rental

The House
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Master bedroom with a King bed
Master bath with a large jacuzzi tub and shower
Second bedroom with a queen bed
Third bedroom 4 single beds (2 trundles)
Shared hallway bathroom with a shower/tub combo
Living room seating with television
Large dining table
Full kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven, microwave and toaster oven
Coffee maker, all pot, pans, cutlery, flatware, utensils, dishes and glasses provided
Large, covered patio with Hill Country views

The Suite
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Outside suite above garage with a queen bed and a full-sized bed (pull out couch) that sleeps up to four more guests. Suite is never rented to other guests during your stay. The suite can be rented for an additional $100 per night and is not included in the nightly rate. Please inquire at time of booking.
Shared bathroom with a shower
Split-min AC
Kitchenette with mini fridge, sink and K-cup coffee maker
Wifi and television

Amenities
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Hill Country views
Swimming pool with ample seating
Wildlife viewing, birding and hiking
Trampoline
Batting cage with pitching machine
6 acres of scenic to hike
Fenced-in yard for pets
Multiple outdoor seating areas
Firepit with chairs
Gas BBQ grill
Board games
Record player (bring records)
Workspace in master
Firepit
Three Smart TVs
WIFI with internet access
Washer and dryer
Bed and bath linens are included

Rates and Details
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Assumption of risk release must be signed
Garage parking  not available to guests
The minimum age of main guest must be is 25 years old
Not suitable for infants due to liability
Maximum 12 guests allowed to stay
All guests must be disclosed. Absolutely no day visitors are allowed
Firewood on property is not for guest's use
Additional suite that sleeps four more guests available for $108/night
Pets allowed (maximum 2 allowed)
Pet fee is $25 per day, per pet
A pet fee discount may be available for longer term stays
Smoking and vaping outside only
No hunting permitted on the property
No discharging of firearms, fireworks or ATVs allowed
Hill Country river and lake water levels vary depending on rain
This house has a non-standard cancellation policy