Title: Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=8389&destination=Llano%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=67531162&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street Cottage in Llano ## Photo gallery for Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street ![Exterior - Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street (Llano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67540000/67531200/67531162/11f7a5ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street (Llano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67540000/67531200/67531162/7a5dcb04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street (Llano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67540000/67531200/67531162/deed0664.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street (Llano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67540000/67531200/67531162/b15bc949.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street (Llano)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67540000/67531200/67531162/45b70563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the historic 1870s Texas Hill Country home of The Ratliff Retreat and unwind in vintage farmhouse-style comfort. Enjoy a peaceful evening on the screened-in back porch or relax under the stars in the lighted courtyard with a fire pit, BBQ grill, and kitchenette. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill £258 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street The Ratliff Retreat provides modern amenities for your comfort and convenience, while retaining the original charm of our historic 1870s Texas Hill Country home. This guest room features a king-size bed appointed with luxury linens, an antique fireplace (decorative only), and a private bath with locally made soaps and lotions. The Ratliff also has a screened in back porch to enjoy the Texas Hill Country evenings in a peaceful setting while winding down after a day of sight seeing or shopping. Relax in vintage farmhouse-style comfort just one block from historic downtown Llano, TX. Whatever your pleasure, you are sure to find plenty of activities and attractions nearby. Start your day in your own kitchenette with a small fridge and microwave, stocked with a light un-hosted breakfast. The grounds offer a beautiful lighted courtyard complete with a fire pit (guest to provide all fire making materials) and BBQ grill you can relax under the stars and the quiet of the Hill Country! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking indoors is not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/970400/970380/9f75c4e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Inn Of The Hills Kerrville - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews £114 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=970380&PinnedHotelID=970380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16900000/16890100/16890056/a5da955c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WorldMark Hunt - Stablewood Springs Resort Ingram - Pool - Parking included - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Historic Lodging on the Banks of the Llano River Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River. Llano 1305 ## About the area Located in Llano, this cottage is on a river. Llano Red Top Jail and Llano County Jail are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Llano River Golf Club and Lighthouse Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting. [Visit our Llano travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llano.dx8389) [View more Cottages in Llano](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llano-Cottages.d8389-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.750984,-98.67181&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7CuzDxyfyQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%3FOBQ%40Q%40QBSBO%40QDOBSBOBQDQBODQDODQDODQFODOFOFODOFOFMHOFOFMHOHOFKHMHOHMJMHKHMJKHMJKJMJIJKJKJIJMJILIJILIJILILILGLGLILELGLGLGLGLENELENELENCLCNENCLCNCNALCNANANCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNAL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLBLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLFLDLHLFJFLHLHLHJHLHJHJHJLJHLJJJHJJJJJJLHJHLJJHLHLHNHLHJFNHNFLHNFNFLFNFNFNDNFNDNDPDNDPDNDPDNBPDPBNBRBNBP%40NBR%40PBP%40P%40N%40R%3FP%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAP%3FRAPANAPCPARCPANCPCPCPCNEPCPENEPEPENENEPENGNENGNGNGNGNGLINGLINGNILIJINILILKLIJILKJKJKJIJKJMJKJKJKHKHMHKHMHMHMHKFMFMHMFMDMFOFMFMDODMDODMDMBODOBMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%40OAO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGMGMGMEMGMIMGMGMIMIKIMIKIMIKIKKKKKKKKKIKMKKIKKMIKIMKMIMIOIKGMIOIOGMGOIMGOGOEOGOGOEOGOEQEOEOEQEQCOEQCQCOCQEQAQCOCQASAQCQ%3FOAQASAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QUtszEsgmVIiwL3rN_ztEWBIPBs=) Llano, TX ### What's nearby - ![Leonard Grenwelge County Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8389/448d8dff-6f9b-4fa4-97e7-4682b8775f04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Leonard Grenwelge County Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Llano Red Top Jail 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Llano River 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Llano County Museum 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Buckhorn Hall 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 101 min drive ### Restaurants - Inman's Kitchen Bar-B-Q 3 min drive - La Hacienda De Jalisco 19 min walk - Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 2 min drive - Dairy Queen 17 min walk - Taco Bell 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street? ### What time is check-in at Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street? ### What time is check-out at Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street? ### Where is Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic lodging on the banks of the Llano River and One Block to Main Street Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor G. 1 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place I would definitely stay here again ##### Victor G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie C. 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Darling tiny property on the ba ks of the Llano river. Creative historic vibe with crisp clean linens and sparkling bath. Perfect for 1 or 2. ##### Connie C. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kc g. 19 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Old House Charming and updated historic house with everything needed for a comfortable stay. We really enjoyed our stay and host Ambre was attentive and thorough. ##### kc g. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esteban S. 5 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Very clean and relaxing, hot tub was amazing! Did not like the food at joes bar in the square, would not recommend eating there. Overall place was really nice! ##### Esteban S. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A gem in Llano. It is a wonderful property. Everything felt warm and welcoming. Place was immaculate. We loved the porch. Host is so accomodating. We will return. ##### Pamela Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monte 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is 5 star all the way!!! We will return! Amber did a great job with this gem and can’t wait to return!! ##### Monte Stayed 1 night in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lea Anne K. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming We stayed at the Ratliff. First impressions can be deceiving. Inside is beautiful!!! When you first see it you might think hmmm, but when you get inside you’ll be amazed!! The cottage is immaculately cleaned, the bed was very comfortable. Everything was perfect. We will be staying there again!! ##### Lea Anne K. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. 20 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable spot! The location is perfect! You’re within walking distance to shops, restaurants & fun bars. We stayed in the Ratliffe & absolutely loved the screened in back porch :) ##### Kim C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug A. 4 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ratliffe suite had a great time.NO surprises! ##### Doug A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 27 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small Town Perfection Lauren and Irene were kind and easy to communicate with. This property was absolutely perfect for my wife and I . So clean and thoughtful ! Can’t wait to come back ! ##### David B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherrye O. 11 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get Away This property was very well kept and the manager was attentive to our every need. The room design was artfully/tastefully done including everything from bedding to bathroom amenities. ##### Sherrye O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon J. 24 Aug 2025 ##### Brandon J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mauri M. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mauri M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ---