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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12344 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Canyon Lake, TX

Canyon Lake
1 min walk
Deborah Drum
8 min walk
San Marcos Station
52 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
51 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Water's Edge Retreat - sweeping views from Canyon Lake waterfront, sleeps 12!

For your next Hill Country vacay, book your stay where you get it all. Book your stay at Water's Edge Retreat! This stunning home is 3,700 square feet and accommodates up to 12 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

At Water's Edge Retreat, you'll have it all. The spacious living area overlooks the lake and features cozy seating and an HDTV. You'll also have deck access, and there's additional seating for conversation or games! The kitchen is complete with modern amenities, granite countertops, and all of the essential kitchenware. The dining area includes a dining table that comfortably seats 8 and features gorgeous views. Need another gathering area? There's an additional living area complete with a wall-mounted TV and half bathroom. There is also a rec room with foosball, ping pong, and HDTV.

Upstairs is where you'll find the master bedroom with a king bed, queen bed, sitting area, private upper deck with lake views, and attached bath complete with dual sinks, a large soaking tub, and a spacious walk-in shower. The second bedroom includes a queen-size bed and TV. The third bedroom also features a queen-size bed, while the fourth bedroom features a queen-size bed and TV. The third bathroom includes a shower/tub combo.

Then there's the outside! Water's Edge Retreat features a 500 square foot deck with seating for everyone and sweeping views. And don't miss the opportunity to get on the lake! Go for a swim at the lakefront, head over to one of the nearby boat ramps with your personal boat in tow, or to a local marina to rent a boat during your stay. Numerous fun activities are a short drive from Water's Edge - float the Guadalupe, spend the day at Schlitterbahn, tour a winery, enjoy a concert at Whitewater Amphitheater.

*You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. Maximum occupancy at all times is 12 guests and 4 vehicles. Please come and have a good time, but be aware that behavior that is disrespectful or disruptive will result in forfeiting the remainder of your stay. No smoking or pets are allowed on the property.

* Please note that the walk from the back of the home to the lake (and back!) can be challenging for some guests. Ease of entry into the lake varies based on water level.

Book your waterfront Canyon Lake getaway with Vacay Hill Country today!

WORD Permit L1311

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Canyon Lake. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
Steps from Canyon Lake and 12 minutes by car from Cranes Mill Marina

Water's Edge Retreat - sweeping views from Canyon Lake waterfront, sleeps 12! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacay Hill Country

Languages

English

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
Refrigerator

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 3,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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

Water's Edge Retreat Sweeping Views Waterfront Sleeps 12 House

Water's Edge Retreat Sweeping Views Waterfront Sleeps 12

Water's Edge Retreat Sweeping Views Waterfront Sleeps 12 House

Water's Edge Retreat Sweeping Views Waterfront Sleeps 12

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Water's Edge Retreat - sweeping views from Canyon Lake waterfront, sleeps 12! Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Carol P.

9 Sept 2024

Weekend stay

Pictures are old & don’t portray present day condition. Cleanliness was an issue. Host was prompt in responding by text this weekend, but no one showed to attempt a fix. Check-in was easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Alfredo P.

2 Jan 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, house outdated, many issues:

Issues: Very dirty place, many bugs, Heat doesn't work properly super HOT in the second floor, super cold in the first floor. Nasty dirty kitchen, completely disorganized, dirty oven, dirty cabinets, lots of spider webs and dead bugs. No exhaust in the first floor bathroom, toilet clogs, house smells, feels dirty overall. Not a great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Canyon Lake

This was great. The house is very big with an amazing view of the lake

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

7 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

House large enough to separate kids from the adults. Plenty of room for 7 of us. Every living area large enough for evening game nights. Beautiful sunsets every evening. Wildlife awesome to watch in the evenings as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Excellent location and the property was everything we expected!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Great covered deck with beautiful views.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousins reunion

We had a wonderful time in canyon lake. 5 of us gals. Mom, daughter, aunt, great aunt and cousin. The view from the deck is beautiful. Weather was perfect. The stairs for us in canes was a bit difficult. But we managed. Would have been nice to have a toaster. We enjoyed Gruene and New Braunfels and Wimberley Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carly R.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious property

Spacious property, beautiful views of the lake. The lake access leaves a lot to be desired. The older members of our family couldn't safely make it to the waters edge. One member went onto the hillside behind the house to retrieve a ball and got a little poison ivy rash on his arm. I had looked forward to the lake access so this was a disappointment but the deck and the rest of the house was lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home with great view

Nice home with lots of space. Big back patio to see the sun set. Enjoyed the hook & ring swing game on back patio. Access to the lake was a nice hike but enjoyed being able to get in water. Beautiful lake!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abacuc F.

20 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place

I loved this house it had a amazing view and amazing bedrooms my family and I enjoyed everything about that place the location is perfect and it was a amazing place over all

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

9 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly enjoyable!

My fiancé and I truly enjoyed our stay! Spectacular lake view and the house was exactly as pictured/described! We will definitely return again one day!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jerry G.

5 Jun 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake view

Our stay was a great weekend getaway, The deck area and windows could use some cleaning from webs and wasp nests. But overall a great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L., San Marcos

20 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Canyon Lake

The view was spectacular! Only issues: could not connect to WI-Fi and the ‘queen’ beds were more like ‘full-size’ beds. Our family had a great time enjoying the lake, games, bbq-ing, etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jared K.

28 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Long Weekend

Overall we had a great time staying at this property surprisingly the only issue we had was enough seating in the main rooms....possibly some additional love seats and/or recliners would have been nice during football season!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Renee Z.

28 Nov 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Space

The house has lots of space but is not well maintained. The light fixtures are covered in spider webs and dust. The floors poorly cleaned. We could not go barefoot due to the grime on the floor and carpet. I would say has not had a good deep cleaning in some time. Most furnishings are well worn but are clean. The yard has not been mowed in a while. The side of the house has broken light fixtures piled up. The heat went out while we were there and we were cold for a day. The repair guy said he knew of the problem but had yet been given the go ahead to do the work. I was in hopes the Thanksgiving holiday would be nice for my children and grandkids. We have all been working hard to overcome grief this year. I heard my son whisper to my daughter in law “ this place is so sad and dirty”. My heart hurts to think that I didn’t provide them with a nice place for their first Thanksgiving without their father. I hope they use this review to deep clean, dust and clean the place up. The lake view is beautiful and peaceful. The fireplace is not functional but would have helped out when we didn’t have heat. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes/cookware to cook Thanksgiving dinner. The deer in the yard are wonderful. WiFi is not reliable so don’t expect to work online while there. Thank goodness I had no work plans which is unusual for me.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

13 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

We had a fabulous time at Waters Edge. Thanks for your hospitality!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R.

13 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Canyon Lake June

Beautiful view!! Really enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

29 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with our family

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Alisha S.

21 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious

For anyone looking for enough room to fit everyone, this is your place. The master alone can hold a whole family. The split house is perfect to have kids hanging out in one end and adults in the other with a spacious area to meet in the middle. The views from the large deck are captivating. The house comes well stocked with items you need (trash bags, toilet paper, etc). The garage has a ping table that entertained the kids. We did not use the lake access as it was freezing cold but I will warn you that it’s a hike back up. But definitely go enjoy that area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

9 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

We loved this property! The house has so much room and was very clean. The views are amazing and the entire family enjoyed it! We will definitely be back!

4/10 Poor

Ashley M.

19 May 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pictures are inaccurate! Honest review here!!!

So they weren't lying about the views but just about everything else was definitely not accurate. There were bugs in the master tub. The couple that stayed in the master said that they were scared to walk on the balcony because it felt unstable. The upstairs first guestroom on the right has sheer curtains...see-through curtains! When we got there it was so hot we had to move the mattress downstairs and sleep in the living room. Had a Nest system but took forever to get cool when we first arrived. Would have been nice if the manager would have turned the ac on that morning to have the house cooled off for us. Nest was also locked at 72 so you couldn't turn the ac lower than that. 72 is not a comfortable sleeping temperature in case you didn't know. The listing said no pets but the living room couch and round chair was covered in dog hair! We wouldn't even sit on them! The patio was nice and we spent most of our time out there. Forget trying to go down to the lake though. The lake front of this house is extremely rocky. You will not be able to approach the property by boat at all. The "convenient" stairs to and from the lake are great but make sure you are training to be an Olympic athlete or college football player before heading down. Our group was average adults aged 40-31 and we only made that trek once and said never again. Don't even think about kids or older people being able to walk up those stairs without needing a breathing treatment when they get to the top. We never had to contact the property manager so I can't review that. Location to the boat ramp was nice. Overall, the house size was decent but the pictures definitely need to be updated to reflect the true house so people know what they are actually getting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020