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River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Martindale, TX
  • San Marcos River
    1 min walk
  • Redwood Arena
    7 min drive
  • Quail Creek Golf Club
    10 min drive
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    40 min drive

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

River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River

Escape to the rustic charm of our 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat, nestled on a spacious acre of riverfront paradise along the captivating San Marcos River. This inviting house is a perfect blend of vintage allure and comfort, providing an idyllic setting for your dream vacation.

Step into the living room, where a grand brick fireplace takes center stage, creating a cozy atmosphere complemented by a large flat-screen TV and a queen-size sofa sleeper for added convenience. The fully equipped kitchen is a delightful space with rustic charm and ample room for culinary creations.

Wood floors guide you through the entire home, enhancing its warm and welcoming ambiance. The master bedroom is a serene haven featuring a queen-size bed and sliding glass doors that open to the back patio, offering a peaceful retreat with a direct connection to nature. The master ensuite is thoughtfully appointed with a shower, vanity, and toilet.

The bunk room is a playful and versatile space, boasting a twin-on-twin bunk bed and an additional queen bed, providing flexible sleeping arrangements. The guest room offers a tranquil escape with its inviting queen-size bed. The guest bathroom is well-appointed with a shower-tub combination, vanity, and toilet.

A full-size washer and dryer are provided in the utility room just across the carport for added convenience.

Step outside to embrace the expansive grounds leading to the pristine San Marcos River. The riverfront is your personal oasis for relaxation, and if you're feeling adventurous, bring your own kayaks for amazing kayak adventures on the gentle waters.

Situated just a short drive from Texas State University, the San Marcos Outlet Mall, and I-35 our retreat offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, unwind by the river, and create lasting memories at our rustic haven.
Book your stay and let the San Marcos River be the backdrop to your unforgettable getaway.


On the DAY OF your check-in, you will receive your CHECK-IN DETAILS via email shortly before 4 pm (3:55 pm), to gain access directly into the property (no need to go anywhere additional to check-in). It is important that the policies are signed on DocuSign, and reservation is paid in full so we don't have any interruptions with sending your check-in details. 
Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not receive by 4:15 pm.IMPORTANT: if you don't receive code by 4:30 pm please call us immediately before we close at 5 pm.

We strive to provide excellent customer service to all of our guests! 
We are always available by call, text, or email. During your stay, we strongly recommend to contact our After-Hours # listed in the policies and check-in details, any questions or issues that may arise, as they will receive the fastest response after business hours! Our number will be provided following your booking. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns during your stay at our property!
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On the DAY OF your check-in, you will receive your CHECK-IN DETAILS via email shortly before 4 pm (3:55 pm), to gain access directly into the property (no need to go anywhere additional to check-in). It is important that the policies are signed on DocuSign, and reservation is paid in full so we don't have any interruptions with sending your check-in details. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not receive by 4:15 pm.IMPORTANT: if you don't receive code by 4:30 pm please call us immediately before we close at 5 pm.

*Monthly reservations during our popular winter months (January, February, and March) MUST be booked from the 1st to the 1st.
**Remaining off-season monthly stays must be booked for a FULL month (i.e. 1st to the 1st, 6th to the 6th, 27th to the 27th, etc)

We stock the property with all basic kitchen utensils (dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans). Our cleaning company provides a starter pack of toilet paper (2 rolls per restroom), paper towels (2 rolls in the kitchen), sponge (1), trash bags (3), dishwasher tablets (3), bar soap (1 per restroom), hand soap in the restrooms, and dish soap in the kitchen. We supply enough bath towels for the maximum occupancy of the unit, and half the guest count for hand towels and wash cloths. There is a washer and dryer in the unit for you to use at your convenience! We recommend for guests to bring any food, toiletries, and beach towels they may need during their stay!

The cleaning fee covers the cost for cleaning to come in, and flip the unit for the next arrival, especially during the summer when we have a four-hour turnover time. While the cost may seem high to some, this includes the starter pack of supplies in the unit, washing all of the linens and towels, and completely cleaning and sanitizing the unit for the next guests arrival. This is why we kindly ask you to remove all trash, run the dishwasher, and just put the linens and towels in a pile. If these items are not completed, it then causes the cleaning crew to spend extra time doing these tasks, which we have to charge the guest for. By the guests completing these tasks, and not leaving the unit excessively dirty, we are able to get cleaning in and out during the four hour turnover, and this is also how we are able to accommodate early check-ins! While this may not always be the case (sometimes we may have 20-40 turnovers in one day), we strive to accommodate guests and their schedules within reason, to allow you to have an enjoyable stay!

With any excessively dirty unit (excessive pet hair, vomit, stained sheets, stained towels, confetti/glitter, etc), we will have to charge the guest the additional cleaning. This happens very rarely, we just ask you be respectful of the property, as if it were your own home :).
No smoking
No pets
No parties or events
There is no BBQ grill, there is an open fire pit that has a grate you can put over the top to grill

Additional rules
-Renting party must be 23 or older (all members of the group must be 23yrs of age or older, unless there's a parent/guardian present during the entirety of the stay).  
-Must sign Rental Agreement prior to receiving check-in details- please let us know if you'd like a copy before booking (we can't attach)
-If booked on the same day or weekend, please call After-Hours # provided, as we can access our phone quicker than AirBNB
-No day visitors (8 guests-max occupancy- occupancy includes children)
-Max parking- 2 cars (in designated spots, towing will be enforced by a 3rd party company which unfortunately we have no control over- please use parking permits provided upon arrival)
-For stays over 28 days- max 1 guest per bedroom 

-Monthly reservations during our popular winter months (January, February, and March) MUST be booked from the 1st to the 1st.
-Remaining off-season monthly stays must be booked for a FULL month (i.e. 1st to the 1st, 6th to the 6th, 27th to the 27th, etc)

I give permission to the property manager to use a third-party to screen my identity and check criminal databases to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding the guest screening can be provided by the property manager. You may receive an email to complete your screening. Please check your spam inbox for this email and contact the property manager if you have any questions.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from San Marcos River. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Steps from San Marcos River and 13 minutes by car from Texas State University
River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

My NB Vacation

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

126073

River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark V., Premont Tx

Nice house
The river was right behind the house . But was covered with Lilly pads . I didn’t think it safe to go in the water . I tried cooking and the stove or oven didn’t work . The next day I found that it was unplugged . The house was extremely hot . I found rat droppings in the drawers and several drawers were broken . They looked good until you touched them . Communication was good but the house wasn’t up to par
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S., Dickinson

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing oasis close to everything
This place was awesome. It's close enough to San Marcos to go to stores/restaurants and far enough away from any crowds. You have direct access to the river which is very calm. I was able to SUP up river with no problem and relax on the float back to the house. The house is nice, clean, and cozy as well. I would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Settlers
We had a wonderful weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Gus S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great service
Although there were a number of issues with the property the management group was excellent to work with. They were very responsive to the issues we presented and made the immediate corrections. I would definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Formula 1 weekend.
We stayed at this beautiful property which provided easy southern access to COTA as well as the famous Blacks BBQ in Lockhart. The host is great and we will definitely consider staying here again for next years race.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Floating the River
Wonderful!! Exactly as shown!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Juan R.

Cozy Wet and Fun
The house was cozy, however it needs some TLC, with deeper cleaning and some quick maintenance items that needed attention. It could use a replacement of shower curtains, pots & pans as well as fixing the kitchen cabinets. It was really nice to be so close to the river, although the backyard grass could have been cut to make the walk even nicer. Our family really enjoyed this location and would consider renting in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend get away with friends and family
The River House was the perfect weekend get away for our little family and a group of friends. The yard is HUGE and the kids loved playing outside. The river was cool and refreshing. We swam and floated and fished. The house is old but comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Valerie B.

Great for small groups
The house was the perfect size for our group! We loved having river access and the outdoor space to use. Good for kids too! Only small complaints were it was a bit warm in the evenings because you can’t turn the AC down past 72 and we ran out of trash can space outside with only one smaller black bin. Thank you for the great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Cute house
This was a cute house, close to town and right on the river. Kara was helpful, easily contactable and responded quickly. We had family come in from all over Texas and it was perfect! The kitchen had almost everything we needed but you will need to bring or buy all spices. If you have a party with lots of trash bring trash bags only supplied a couple of extra bags. No washer or dryer access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim Bob G.

OUTSTANDING! love the River House!
We stayed at the River House over New Years - my wife, 3 daughters, and myself. Even with 5 us there was more than enough room. This truly felt like home! The back porch is awesome! Loved sitting on the porch in the mornings and at sunset. The river is very pretty at this spot. The price for what you get makes this place an exceptional value. Kara was great to work with - very responsive, helpful, and gracious. We highly recommend staying at the River House when you are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Comfortable house for a family
We stayed in this home to attend a family reunion. We were impressed with the updates and the kitchen was so cute. Every room has a ceiling fan and the beds were all comfortable. Thanks for letting us stay in your house and for prompt refund of our security deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Great Outdoor Weekend
We had a great weekend at the cute River House. We rented the house for graduation weekend from TXST. Plenty of house space and tons of outdoor space. We really enjoyed the trees and the water front.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda N.

Very nice setting. Away from any noise. The river was beautiful and warm.
We rented the property after our son graduated from Texas State. We don’t live close and had relatives coming in from NY. It was a perfect location...plenty of room and beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

adam d.

outdoorsy and relaxing
We were here for a wedding that was in Kyle, TX. Our stay was nice and relaxing and it had everything we needed. We are outdoors type people so we appreciated being on the river. We searched for critters with our kids and found the nicest lizards. Since that was the goal on our trip, this made it all worth it. The beds were comfortable and it felt like home. It was quiet and peaceful...the neighbors were nice too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018