Gentle slope down to clear water of the Pedernales River

At this peaceful spot on the Pedernales River the water is 200 to 300 feet wide and only about 4 feet deep.  There is always water in this area 1.5 miles above the dam.  This river house has 200 feet of great waterfront on the Pedernales River, and has 5 acres offering you privacy.

Riverdance River House is located on the Pedernales River just north of Johnson City in central Texas about 55 miinutes west of Austin and 50 minutes north of San Antonio, 4 hours south of Dallas/Ft. Worth and 4 hours west of Houston.

Geese and ducks love the river

Fishing is good on the river.  You can catch a lot of bass, perch and catfish.  Bring your fishing gear.

Be sure to bring your camera, too!

People and dogs love the river, too.

Ask about bringing your pet along with you!

Guests have a lot of fun swimming, tubing and playing with water toys on the river.  The stone river bottom helps keep the water clean and fresh.  You can enjoy the cool river breezes while canoeing up and down the Pedernales River.  You will really love staying at this popular river house!

Guests should bring water shoes or aqua socks for wading and swimming at the river since the rocks can be very slippery. 

 

 
View up and down the river from the property

There is a large level lawn area on the property next to the river for games and picnics.

View of the house from the river showing the gentle
sloping path down to the Pedernales River.

Porch of the River House with antique chair

The river house sits on 5 acres that gently slope down to the waterfront on the Pedernales River.  President Johnson's famous ranch sets to the west of this property just a few miles.  You can visit President Johnson's ranch and his boyhood home in Johnson City only a few minutes drive from the house.

A large shaded deck with a great view of the Pedernales River can seat a lot of people in chairs and lounges for picnics and family gatherings.  Shade is provided by a large Live Oak tree. 

Gentle breezes from the river are quite common at the Riverdance River House.

Guests love the view of the Pedernales River
from the comfort of the shaded deck.

Everybody loves a fire pit!

This popular fire pit can also be used as a BBQ grill.  Gathering around the fire pit in the evenings is popular with the guests.

Creative Barn Style Home

The designer of this interesting home was very clever.  It was built in 2004 using a very creative barn style design.  This unique home is an ideal vacation rental.  You will love this delightful river house!

The river house has 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.  The home can sleep 10 people in beds.  If you bring sleeping bags or air mattresses, more people can be accommodated.

There is a view of the Pedernales River from the extra large porch and from inside the home in the two living areas and the kitchen.

The Living Room of the River Dance River House

The living room has an antique desk and spinning wheel.  Seating for 5 is provided with 2 wingback chairs and a leather sofa.  There is also a large screen TV with satellite TV.

There is a half bath off the living room.

The home has beautiful African wood flooring both upstairs and down.

The Riverdance River House has interesting antiques throughout the home.

Antique Desk and Spinning Wheel

The Kitchen of the River House

The kitchen is a modern kitchen with tile counter top and modern appliances indluding a dishwasher and microwave.  It has everything you need for fixing your meals and snacks while vacationing at the river.  All you need to bring are your food and drinks.

Dining Area of Riverdance

The dining table downstairs seats six people.

Next to the dining area is a utility room with a washer and dryer for your use.

Master Bedroom - Downstairs

The master bedroom has a large king-sized bed, dresser, night table and TV with satellite TV. 

The master bathroom has double sinks and a tub/shower combination.

 

The upstairs has a family room and two bedrooms.

Family Room Upstairs

The upstairs family room has a sofa, an antique bench, a single bed with trundle, and a futon that can sleep 2 people.  It has a view of the Pedernales River.

Single Bed with trundle bed upstairs

This single bed has a trundle bed you can pull out for sleeping 2 people.

Dining/game table upstairs

A table that seats 4 can be used for dining and games.

Both upstairs bedrooms have twin beds.

There are ceiling fans throughout the home.

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Antique Wagon

Things to Do in the Area:

• Canoeing, tubing, fishing, and swimming in the Pedernales River
• Take a nature walk around the acreage
• Photograph the scenery, wildlife, and birds
• Visit President Johnson's boyhood home in Johnson City
• Take a tour of President Johnson's home just up the river
• Dine out at local restaurants in Johnson City
• Shop in Fredericksburg only 35 minutes away.
• Visit Luckenbach and Blanco while in the area.

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