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Whispering Winds~ Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing and Fun!

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Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12157 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Whispering Winds~ Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing and Fun!

As a locally owned and operated company, we give you peace of mind that your reservations are always protected and secure.

When you feel the need to getaway…book Whispering Winds located on the Colorado River between Bastrop and Smithville, Texas, just a little over an hour from Aggieland! Feel free to roam over three acres and enjoy the gentle breezes on your face, grab your fishing pole and catch giant catfish and bass. Sit in your chair to enjoy the sunrise while sipping on your morning coffee.

After lunch rent a kayak, tube, or canoe, and make your way down the river! Take out at the bridge or at River Bend Park after enjoying a few hours listening to the river waters flow, the trees whispering in the wind and the abundant wildlife. Rising Phoenix Adventures is close by, and you can rent kayaks, canoes, and tubes, they also provide shuttle services.

Back at the property enjoy a fire in the small firepit or make a fire down the hill while watching the sunset and grilling with family and friends.

Sleep comfortably in the three bedrooms and living area for overflow. One spacious bedroom is set up as a bunk room with two bunk beds featuring full-size mattresses on the bottom and twin-size mattress on the top. You will also find two additional twin mattresses under the bunk beds for overflow into the living area The other spacious bedroom features two full-size beds. The main bedroom features a queen-sized bed and a balcony with the best river view! Grab your coffee and enjoy the view while watching the sunrise. Sleep on the decks around the home if you dare or setup a tent down by the river!

After sunset, grab a book along with a glass of wine and read to your heart’s delight. Play games until midnight or stay up all night watching the shooting stars across the night sky.

Enjoy a short drive to Smithville, a picturesque and quintessential small town while grabbing lunch at Pockets Grille, Honey’s Pizza & Cocktails, The Front Room Wine Bar. Then check out Bone Spirits Distillery, Buescher State Park, Bastrop State Park for a hike, Bluff Creek Ranch or Rocky Hill Ranch for mountain biking enthusiasts, just minutes away, as well as Warda!

Don’t forget to check out the movie film sites used in Hope Floats, Tree of Life, Artois the Goat, Five Time Champion, Doonby, Natural Selection and Beneath the Darkness.
Whispering Winds will be adding amenities as time allows, so each time you return you find new surprises!

Check out some of the local shopping while in town including Mosaic Art & Home, Golden Girl Boutique, It’s a Goode Thing, CC Wine & Co. and Colorado River Winery. Enjoy some of the local favorites for dinner including El Mexicano Grill, Comfort Cafe, Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard, Blazer Bar & Grill. If you’re looking for some live entertainment, check out the Fat Cat Lounge/Café for some Jazz music.

The property may have one or more actively recording cameras overlooking the entrance, driveway, and backyard areas which record audio and video. All devices are on the exterior of the property.

Property manager

Aggieland Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,690 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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About the area

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Smithville, TX

What's nearby

  • Buescher State Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bastrop State Park - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • World's Largest Gingerbread Man - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lost Pines Golf Club - 12 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Lake Bastrop - 16 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexicano Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Texas Coffee Works - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Comfort Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Winds~ Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing and Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Winds~ Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing and Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Winds~ Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing and Fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Winds~ Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing and Fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Colorado River and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Buescher State Park. Bastrop State Park and James H. Long Railroad Park and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Whispering Winds~ Kayaking, Tubing, Fishing and Fun! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Awesome place, nice and quiet, clean with a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We so enjoyed a relaxing weekends at WW. Great location, awesome amenities. Lots of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very accommodating, got us in at the last minute after other plans fell through. Nice area and very nice place.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Beautiful house and location. River was perfect and the area was exactly what we needed for a relaxing vacation with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This place was very quiet and on the river bank. It also had a very large open field for children to play. There was everything available in the house for 3 families. It was a very nice weekend gateaway for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The property has a lot of space with direct access to the river and lots of things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

We had a great time! The house was clean and accomodating, and the property had plenty of room to enjoy outdoor activities. Would recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

We loved the wide open space and the river was so pretty. Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10

We had a great family trip here. The proximity to the river is awesome - we rented kayaks and swam/fished every day. Also thoroughly enjoyed all the land around the house. It’s quiet and beautiful and full of fireflies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10

This was an outstanding trip! The house is in a great location outside of town and a short walk to the river. The living room and dining areas are roomy and comfortable and the beds were fantastic. The house is clean and the kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans. Plenty of outdoor seating to spend time talking and listening to the wind through the trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Very nice. Easy access, nice property, close to town. Downstairs rooms were very cool relatve to upsatirs. Beds were comfortable. Downstairs furniture was not the most comfortable but wasn't too bad. We stayed here 2 years ago and will again in the future. and will definitely staying in the the duture.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The property was centrally located so that we could explore Austin, Bastrop and other towns in the area. We saw all kinds of wildlife which was a treat. Bastrop & Smithville have an eclectic mix of restaurants to try.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

What a great place to unwind. Our family enjoyed hanging porch side enjoying the evening breeze. Easy access to the river for fishing and kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Whispering Winds with a family group in town for a wedding near Cedar Creek. We especially loved the peaceful nature sounds day and night, as well as the beautiful night skies. The house was very comfortable for a group, with lots of fun outdoor hang-out areas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

So close to city but still felt so secluded. Had friends from Austin and Elgin come meet us some spend night. Enjoyed swimming in river with kids and playing on huge hill. Kids loved the tree and stayed in it most of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

Place was great overall. We were able to swim with the kids and put in kayaks and a canoe without issues all weekend. Front door is hard to open and side kitchen door wont open. All in all, my family and I look forward to booking it again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Spent a great quiet, intimate weekend with the family. We had some nice kayaking out the back door on the Colorado river, along with some lake paddle boarding in the nearby state parks. Topped off with s’mores for the grandkids under a starry night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

I recently went with a group of guys for a Men's Weekend and had a blast! We kayaked, cooked, drank, rode the brand new slip 'n slide down the hill, fished, and some of the guys even used the local airport to Paramotor around the area (with permission of course)! The house was perfect, the view was wonderful and the atmosphere was fantastic! Recommend it for anyone looking to get away for a week or weekend!

10/10

This was a very comfortable and cozy home for a large group. We were there for a wedding in Bastrop so we spent most of our time away from the house, but the time there was very nice. The outside is impressive with a huge green grassy area between the house and the river that allowed my niece and her dad to fly a kite. That's a large open space. The kitchen was well appointed with modern appliances. The master suite at the top floor is a wonderful space. I would recommend this house for a large family group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

This place was perfect for our trip of antiquing in Round Top and kayaking the river. The area was peaceful and full of wildlife. The house accommodated all of our needs and everyone enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Perfect little family getaway at the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We were only in for 2 nights to attend a funeral. Although we were there for a somber reason the stay was nice. I would recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Perfect getaway! We enjoyed the home. I would recommend the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

The house was fine for a quick stay and the property manager was responsive when called. Of important note, the listing is misleading in that there are only 2 bathrooms (not 3 as listed) and the home is not 1700 sq ft (it was around 1200-1300).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Enjoyed our stay. Down stairs living area was cold but everything else was great. I thought there were going to be kayaks bit didn't see any.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023