The House on the River

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View from deck of house down to the river.
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9.6Outstanding
(74 Ratings)
"The host was fantastic - super responsive, friendly, and helpful. The property was perfect. Fantastic location, lots of space, and exactly what we were hoping for! Will absolutely book again next time..."
Megan C.
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(74 Ratings)

House in San Marcos, TX

12 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

The river house retreat is the perfect place to get away from it all. The two and a half acre lot is located on the beautiful San Marcos River, nestled under a canopy of pecan and cypress trees. It's your ideal home base for Texas State events, river fun and outlet shopping. We are a short drive from Austin so keep our property in mind for F-1 Circuit of the Americas, SXSW, ACL Fest & more!

AMENITIES
Amenities include a full kitchen (stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and cookware), a washer, dryer and three bathrooms. The main attraction of this property is the river and beautiful yard.

The house features one large master bedroom with a king bed and en suite bathroom. Upstairs has one small bedroom with a queen size bed, and one large room with three full size beds and one twin bed that allow for dormitory style sleeping. There is also a bathroom upstairs with a newly installed tub/bath combo. The main living area has a large sectional which seats 4 people, along with 2 other chairs. The second entertaining area which is located off of the kitchen has 2 couches with reclining seats. . Both rooms have smart TV's. and DVD players. The house offers a deck off the back of the house for relaxing as well as a large covered pavilion down closer to the river with a BBQ pit and large smoker. We have several long folding tables to place food, as well as a picnic table for seating. The cement bank allows for easy access to the river via a triangle metal swing or ladder. You will enjoy sunbathing or reading your book on the floating dock.

FOR THOSE WITH CAT ALLERGIES: Though there are no cats living in the house, the property is home to five felines friendly felines, who are known to show up in the backyard for some impromptu petting.


HOUSE RULES:
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CHECK IN / CHECK OUT
Check in after 2 pm. Check out 11am. We'll happily accommodate special requests whenever possible.
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS
Non-negotiable. Please don't even bother asking.
QUIET HOURS
Since this is a residential neighborhood, we ask that you please keep noise levels at a minimum throughout your stay, and that you especially observe quiet hours after 10 p.m. and before 8 a.m.
NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS
If more than the number of registered guests arrive, you will be asked to leave. Per VRBO policy, YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT A REFUND.
Booking with us means you agree to All Things. Do us both a favor and book only if you find our rules acceptable.

The short term rental city ordinance requires that no more than 12 people be allowed to stay on the property during the rental. We have limited driveway space so all cars must fit in the driveway and cannot be parked out on the street. WE WILL NOT RENT OUT TO COLLEGE STUDENTS looking to have a party and violate noise ordinances or damage property.

Amenities at The House on the River

Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.6 / 10.0
    Outstanding(74 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    The host was fantastic - super responsive, friendly, and helpful. The property was perfect. Fantastic location, lots of space, and exactly what we were hoping for! Will absolutely book again next time we’re in the area!!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Wonderful yard. Great location. Very comfortable. Complete kitchen. It had all we needed. Thank you for an enjoyable experience.
    10.0 / 10.0
    It was such an amazing home! Had everything we needed comfortably slept everyone the yard is large and beautiful and gave plenty of space for the kids to play. The pavilion was excellent it provided shade, while the adults bar b que and prepared the food. Eagerly waiting for another trip here
    10.0 / 10.0
    This is an absolutely beautiful 2.5 acre property right on the river between Sewell Park and City Park. The house has a unique Spanish style vibe with room to sleep 12 in beds and loaded with just about everything you need. We brought a pump and got 15 tubes at HEB (which is 4 minutes away). The property has kayaks and an area to load and unload then making it super easy. The ladder and floating dock were also very convenient. The train goes by several times a day/night but I found it to be charming. My family of five had a great time and we’ll definitely be back!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Property is beautiful. House has everything we needed. Thanks for a great time.
    10.0 / 10.0
    I've stayed here twice this place is AMAZING. It truly has Waterfront access, massive backyard, lots of hangout areas gazebos covered areas barbecue grills nicely manicured yard. Again direct River access. Maybe a mile from downtown? Maybe. HEB right across the neighborhood Street. Great place for a get together with several people, even families. It's rustic. It's interesting. Just all around. Great place to stay. I plan on coming back every year for the foreseeable future.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Beautiful property!
    10.0 / 10.0
    The authenticity of this charming home with the contents of decades of life there is something that cannot be staged or reproduced. The nostalgic feel is priceless. Our group of all ages loved it and didn't want to leave. The Green Family.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The House on the River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is The House on the River pet friendly?

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    What amenities are available at The House on the River?

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