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Historic Mansion with Modern Amenities

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pool
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Mansion with Modern Amenities

The sprawling Rivers Mansion is the unforgettable group stay or magical event space you are looking for! The main house itself is massive with wrap-around patios on both floors, large open rooms with furnishing fitting this 120 year old home, a spacious cabana by the pool, and more. The guest house offers 3 1/2 more bedrooms and full arcade with a pool table, ping pong, hot tub, 3 arcades, and more! Downtown Austin is on the horizon and Elgin with its famous BBQ is just around the corner!

Nestled within a sprawling 10-acre estate, you'll discover not one, but two remarkable residences awaiting your arrival: the majestic main mansion and the charming carriage house. Step into the grandeur of the mansion, where five expansive living and dining areas beckon with unparalleled comfort. You will find a stocked modern kitchen with plenty of space to cook for your gathering or have catering services prepare dining for your event. Lose yourself in the allure of 180-degree wrap-around patios, offering breathtaking views at every turn. Upstairs, five exquisite bedrooms await, each adorned with modern elegance and complemented by mirroring patios for a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.

Across the estate lies the enchanting carriage house, boasting a cozy kitchenette, full bath, 3 bedrooms, and an additional sleeping nook offering versatility for families and friends to unwind in comfort. But the true gem awaits in the fully furnished arcade/game room, where endless hours of fun await with billiards, air hockey, darts, arcade cabinets, and a nostalgic pinball machine. Step outside onto the back patio, where a ping pong table and a 7-person hot tub promise more continued fun.

Venture outdoors and indulge in a plethora of recreational delights, from the shimmering pool to the disk golf baskets, putting green, and full-size pickleball court. As evening falls, gather around the inviting fire pit. With seating for over 35 guests scattered across the outdoor property, there is space for gatherings of any size.

This haven seamlessly blends the charm of history with modern amenities, offering an unparalleled retreat where every detail is crafted with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. Welcome to a one-of-a-kind escape where timeless elegance meets contemporary luxury.

You'll have full access to the entire estate!

You'll be given lots of information before you arrive including gate and door codes. We typically respond within a couple of minutes to any questions

Perfect rural feel with longhorn cattle and horses on the property and a stock pond just off the back property line but also 2 minutes to great BBQ and downtown Austin in view from the patio and 30 minute drive away...best of Austin AND Texas!

You can use Uber or Lyft if you don't have a car

We expect guests to respect this beautiful old house because it deserves it after 120 years!

If you want to do a big group note our extra guest fees under house rules.

Property manager

Lisa Van Allen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

24410

About the neighborhood

Map
Elgin, TX

What's nearby

  • Travis County Exposition Center - 26 min drive
  • University of Texas at Austin - 32 min drive
  • Austin Convention Center - 32 min drive
  • Circuit of the Americas - 36 min drive
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Taylor Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Super Donut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southside Market and Barbeque - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mansion with Modern Amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Mansion with Modern Amenities located?

Situated in Elgin, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Travis County Exposition Center, Sherwood Forest Faire, and Lake Bastrop. Bastrop Convention & Exhibition Center and Typhoon Texas Austin are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Historic Mansion with Modern Amenities Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shae C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Victorian Wedding
We chose to have our micro wedding at this spot! so cool! We had the spot for the whole weekend, has guests sleep in both houses & kept the moving around on the wedding day to a minimum.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2023
The property offered this family of 20+ pretty much all we needed. Loved the pickleball court and location was close enough for the majority of the family. We needed more bathrooms was an issue but otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

barb p.

TLC would make it perfect
Beautiful property, wanted the kids to have a swimming birthday party.. we’re not told until just arriving of $299 heating charge. Only one television. At least 14 light bulbs out, major location floor tile evident to have been loose before, mixer but no bowel with it one microwavable dish or cup, we used our own blankets to be warm at night. Dryer hose was off and had been for quite awhile, we fixed it, we’re not told of instruction book to run things so had issues. This all sounds bad, so sorry. Was in the bnb industry for twenty years so know what is expected. We totally enjoyed being in one location together!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

muhtadi k., 4716 hermosa arroyo dr league city tx 77573

Disliked: Cleanliness
Too much expensive not worth it
Too old home lots of thing is broken pool was very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best trip of the year!
If you are looking for a house to truly do everything in this is the house for you! From all the games this house provides from the pool, game room, hot tub, Chessboard, pickleball, Ultimate frisbee, & so much more! The home itself is amazing! Enough space for everyone! Such an amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connolly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
The place could not have been more fun to stay at. Loved all the amenities and space. Lisa was a great host as well, very good at communicating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Mindy L., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with extended family
This property is pretty incredible. The house is old and beautiful, and the outdoor space is generous and a perfect place for big families to get together. We couldn't have asked for a better getaway spot for our crew. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022