Red Bluff Guest Ranch on the Colorado River in Texas Hill Country

Small-scale hospitality means we cater to you—whether that’s setting up a paddleboat for sunrise or honoring a special occasion. MEET YOUR HOSTS; find out more about the ranch.

Private half-mile stretch of the Colorado River for kayaking, fishing, hiking, and quiet moments away from the crowds.

Up-close sightings of exotic animals and native Texas wildlife in their natural habitat. To see whose home you'll be sharing, check out photos of WILDLIFE ON THE RANCH.

Just minutes from historic San Saba and the trails of Colorado Bend State Park, but far enough to truly unplug. If this is your first trip to the northern hill country,  you'll be impressed by the variety of  THINGS TO DO:  hiking Spicewood Trails, Inks Lake State Park, or Backbone Ridge Nature trail; visiting Longhorn Caverns; exploring pre-Civil War small towns; taking a wine or distillery tour;  wandering through hands-on museums with storytelling curators, taking a dip in the Colorado River that winds its way through the hillside; finding the BEST chicken fried steak; vsiting historic sites like Regency Bridge and  the oldest continuously operating jail in the U.S.​

Rustic charm meets modern convenience with smart TVs, fast wifi*, well-equipped kitchens, .countertop icemakers, beverage bars, comfortable beds, natural fiber linens, covered porches, outdoor grills, lawn furniture for dining and relaxing, and thoughtful amenities that make "packing light" easy.  *Bugtussle, our shipping container on the river, has a smart TV and DVR but no wifi.

With minimal light pollution (Bortle dark sky 2 at the ranch), the night skies here are next-level spectacular.

A working ranch stay that supports conservation efforts and respects the natural surroundings.