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Walden Retreats

4.0 star property

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Fireplace
Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead
Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
Lobby
View from room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
1388 Gipson Rd, Johnson City, TX, 78636
  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Exotic Resort Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Texas Hill Country Wineries
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Premier Tent

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Tent

  • 41 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Classic Tent

  • 41 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Johnson City

Located in Johnson City, Walden Retreats is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lost Draw Cellars and Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum. .This tentalow is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Exotic Resort Zoo and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from William Chris Vineyards.
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What's nearby

  • Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Exotic Resort Zoo - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • William Chris Vineyards - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Garrison Brothers Distillery - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Texas Hill Country Wineries - 28 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pecan Street Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fat Boy Burgers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Agave - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Walden Retreats

Riverfront tentalow in Johnson City with free parking
Walden Retreats offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star tentalow have kitchenettes with separate dining areas, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this tentalow include gift shops/newsstands, a communal living room, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Walden Retreats.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, a library, and a water dispenser. Planning an event in Johnson City? This tentalow has 3500 square feet (325 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Winery release events

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 3,500 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 21 2025 to March 23 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Walden Retreats Johnson City
Walden Retreats Safari/Tentalow
Walden Retreats Safari/Tentalow Johnson City

Walden Retreats Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning place with a consistent vibe. Unplug, be present in nature, unbelievable views. We were the only guests at the location that night and everything was perfect. We cooked a small meal on the BBQ, looked up at the amazing night sky, made a fire in the wood stove because it got chilly out, used the electric blanket and watched the sunset. Took some photos, enjoyed the walk down to the river the next day. The staff at the park are so chill and helpful. Very relaced but also professional and organized. Will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Loved this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vangalea

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time "glamping". Highly recommend this place!! So serene and tranquil. It was nice to "unplug" and just relax. My only recommendation is the dog friendly tents should have retractable gates on the deck so the pups cannot get off the deck. HUGE thank you to Becky for helping us set this up!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming
The custom service from Becky was outstanding. She made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. The stay was great; we had everything we needed inside the tent. Outstanding stay and service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, what a place! Every detail is thought out carefully. It is run so professionally. The tents are stunning and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retreat
Just Fantastic! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded and peaceful retreat.
Walden Retreat was an excellent get away to enjoy peace, privacy, and a truly beautiful setting. The “tents” are really like small bungalows and every bit as comfortable as a hotel room would be with air conditioning, bathroom and kitchen. We enjoyed sitting on the veranda and drinking coffee or building a fire in the fire ring and sipping wine and watching the sunset. If you are planning to visit some of the wineries, it is very close to the one concentrated around Hye. But it is a 45 minute drive into Fredericksburg. So the seclusion has pros and cons. We really loved our stay and hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a unique experience! We enjoyed it so much! Such a cute neat place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We loved it here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reconnection getaway
Our anniversary getaway. Short trip but so much time to reconnect. It was so nice without the noise of any kind. It’s just you and the elements of nature. We had a great time grilling, star gazing every night and swimming. Can’t wait to try out during winter.
View from our tent
Swimming hole
Dinner at dusk
Hubby grilling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Weekend
It was absolutely beautiful and peaceful! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deema

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing place! It was easy to check in and out, and they are so communicative and responsive and friendly in every interaction! The tents are unique and thoughtfully decorated, with convenient amenities provided. Can’t wait to return someday soon :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shamarion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had to leave the car in a parking lot…would have been better to be able to park closer to the tents. They could make the golf carts that they use to carry everyone’s luggage available for visitors to use to and from the tents
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lainie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DALE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to unwind
Wonderful stay! So quiet & peaceful. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

EMILY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend away
We loved our stay at Walden! We had wanted to go for awhile and enjoyed it a lot. Super comfortable bed, lovely views and quiet property. It was extremely windy when we were there, so we didn’t get to make use of the fire pit, and the tent was quite loud at night because of the wind but nothing to be done about that! Love that it is pet friendly, our pup really enjoyed it. An accessibility warning, you do park your car in a lot and then walk to your tent, so just keep that in mind if you have trouble walking etc!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Kerrville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. It’s a bit off the beaten path which makes it more of an adventure. We stayed in a large tent overlooking the river … very scenic and relaxing location. Was fun to cook up steaks and dine at the tent. Really enjoyed it, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022