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Down The Guadalupe From NB & 3 Hours to TX Coast! On Riverbank- sleeps 18

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Game room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms2100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gonzales, TX
  • Discoveries From the Past
    15 min drive
  • JB Wells Park
    19 min drive
  • Palmetto State Park
    22 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Gonzales

When you stay at this vacation home in Gonzales, you'll be on the waterfront and steps from Guadalupe River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Main Street and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Discoveries From the Past.
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What's nearby

  • Discoveries From the Past - 15 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • First Baptist Church - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Zedler Mill - 18 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • JB Wells Park - 19 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Palmetto State Park - 22 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond A Goss Bar-B-Q - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Belmont Social Club - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Down The Guadalupe From NB & 3 Hours to TX Coast! On Riverbank- sleeps 18

Great beds for 18-master has private deck & Spectrum TV. Modern kitchen- COLD AC & HOT in winter! 3 full baths & open-air, boarded h & c shower- full washer & dryer- NO PETS- NO DOGS
Serious fishing river, float, & kayak. Neighbors seldom in-city co op water-paved road access-huge grated fire pit & wood pit, biggest Traeger & barrel wood out for queing! Cook deck with extra frig & freezer & serving counters. Fancy Adirondack seating & tables for 24-total seating over 80!
Off I 10-hour to San Antonio & Austin-10 minutes to historical Gonzales & 20 minutes to Seguin- shopping & sightseeing.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Linda Bishop

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed out of the house only!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: NO PETS OF ANY KIND!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Minors' supervision near water & all fire-REQUIRED

Important information

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Down The Guadalupe From NB & 3 Hours to TX Coast! On Riverbank- sleeps 18 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jean-Louie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation.
The hostess, Linda was very nice and accommondating. The house was stocked with everything that we needed. The outside was setup very nice. The only complaint was that there wasn't a lake as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latischia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Turkey Day
The property was great for our family of 12 to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. Great fishing, plenty of games and room for everyone to enjoy themselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay.
We came as a group and really enjoyed spending our time between two major cities. Very responsive to our texts. Thank you so much! We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cool property
The house and surrounding structures are super nice and uniquely built . Plenty of outdoor seating and cover along with very nice outdoor cooking facilities, my family enjoyed these areas very much. The water level in regards to swimming is to low. However we were able to do some fishing and kayaking on it. The walk to the waters edge is somewhat precarious. Otherwise would have been a perfect place to play. The property owner is very nice and available to help if needed. My family and I will certainly consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Place!
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for large groups
We had a great time at this property, Linda is a wonderful host and was very accommodating. The facilities are great for large groups and is within reasonable time for many attractions. We enjoyed finishing and kayaking in the property. We had never been to Gonzales, but found out that it is a great little town with lots of little shops to browse around and several good mom and pop restaurants to choose from. Overall a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey, clean and accurately described
Nice little riverfront property, tons of space to entertain. Easy owners to deal with. Would be happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
Multiple stays at this property. Did not disappoint. Owner was very helpful. Clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

austin1574 ..

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Gathering Place
The pictures do not do this place justice. We did Thanksgiving a week early and had plenty of room to host 20+ family members for the day and 18 overnight (bunkhouse style with the camper). The outdoor cooking area is the stuff of patio cook’s dreams and there is plenty of food storage. Great neighbors that are just the right mix of leaving you alone and lending a hand. The location was just about perfect as well, about an hour from San Antonio or Austin and about two from Houston. It's nice and quiet but not too far of a drive. You can hear the coyotes at night but have HEB and Walmart about fifteen minutes away. Shiner is just a short thirty-minute drive away, so we did a quick road trip for a brewery tour. The only things I would put on the negative list (if I had to have a negative list) would be the Lake and fishing poles. The dam going out is 100% not the property owners' fault and they did a wonderful job of explaining the situation during the booking process (not to mention it was hardly swimming season even for Texas). However, if you do want to fish, bring your own poles. They do have twenty-ish poles in the shed, but I could only manage to get one to work. But to be completely honest, there were so many other things to do I would have never even noticed if the kids did not ask to go fishing. Overall, I would give it a 9.75 out of 10, we will most definitely be back. Thank you so much. Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Irene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for outdoor activities
We wanted quiet and reflective time with our faith assembly and this property was perfect for that. It’s much roomier than the pictures depict. Our children, as well as the adults, had lots of fun exploring nature outdoors. The huge, outdoor deck is a terrific place to gather a very large group! Linda checked in with us without promoting to be sure all was well and she also quickly responded to my questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
The house was very roomy and cozy. Lots of room inside and out. There is literally everything to do (horse shoes/washers, cornhole, cards, games, tv) large outside kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

cathy g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Summer Family Getaway
From the moment we stepped on the property our vacation started. The property has a way of sucking you into "relax" mode. Linda gave a thorough walk thru letting us know the important stuff and then quickly disappeared leaving us to family time but was quick to respond anytime I had a question. The house is organized, labeled, more spacious than expected and well stocked. The outdoor kitchen was so much fun, we had enough space for all of us who wanted to pitch in and cook and for others to offer their expertise and support. The numerous fans made even the humid days tolerable. We had rain the 1st 2 days and the house had enough space and games to keep all of the kiddos and adults occupied. I cannot say enough about this property. We had a large group and we all had a wonderful time. I sure hope the Bishops will have us back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gonzales River house
Family of 4 stayed at this beautiful house for 3 days and wished it would have been longer. Everything was perfect just as described and even better. My boys enjoyed fishing on the dock and kayaking in the provided kayaks. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Host was very accommodating! House is very spacious with plenty of beds and room for everyone. The outdoor area was amazing for cooking and enjoying time with each other. Plenty of activities to keep us busy and the fishing was great! Definitely recommend for a relaxing getaway!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place!
"Thank you" will have to suffice for our wonderful experience at your "place" or the lake. We truly appreciate the warmth and hospitality extended to our family. The "place" was inviting and comfortable and peaceful. All of us had a great time despite some rain; sunshine and solitude was extra-nice! The family used the expression "It's like a bit of heaven" often. We look forward to another relaxing stay at your lovely abode. Thank you again for making us feel special and welcome. May the fish bite frequently and the sun shine brightly on this treasure by the lake. --The Hybner Family Caught fish, kayaked, feasted, games, wonderfully accommodating. Watched Venus, Mercury and Mars off the back porch at sunset. Beyond expectations! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M., Mustang Ridge, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
A Mini Spring Break We Will Never Forget!!
We immensely enjoyed our time here! The house was impressive but we still felt at home and very comfortable. There is so much space and the set up is great. There is something for everyone! We enjoyed cooking outside and enjoying the decks. Especially during the sunsets. Fishing was the best I have ever experienced. The Host, Linda, was more than accommodating and stayed in contact with us in case we had any questions or concerns. My kids (and Husband) are already asking when we will be coming back. Very soon guys, very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guy’s Weekend
Property was excellent. Owners were more than accommodating. Very pleased. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving with the Family
What a wonderful 5 days we had. This house is an amazing work of family and love. The outdoor area was perfect for relaxing, especially in the mornings with coffee. At night we had fun cooking outside and eating around the big table. The owner's could not be more gracious. We will definetely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
My family and I had an amazing time at this property! Having everything all In one place makes for an easy and relaxed vacation. Mrs. Bishop was very kind and responded promptly if we had any questions or concerns. We look forward to going back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We enjoyed our long weekend stay. The outdoor kitchen and deck spaces were great. The only real negative was not enough bedrooms. The listing has 5, but there are only 3 true bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Spot for Large Families. Everything You Could Possibly Need For A Weekend Get-A-Way!!!
We had an amazing time at the Bishop's Lake House this past weekend...Delton and Linda are my aunt and uncle and I have spent a lot of time at the lake house with our families through the years...although, it has been awhile since I have visited, it was just exactly what our family needed in a "get-a-way"... We spent time catching up with one another on the HUGE covered deck, cooking with each other in the outdoor kitchen, kayaking/swimming on the lake and throwing horseshoes & washers.... We have an unusually large family, so the lake house was the perfect venue for all of us to gather and still have plenty of space...large spacious decks with lots of seating, plenty of sleeping areas, indoor and outdoor kitchen with refrigerators, cooking pans and utensils, lots and lots of towels, pillows and bedding available... We truly enjoyed our weekend and we thank you both so much for opening your home to us...the kids are already asking when we can do it again!!!... =)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
All ages approved
We have a family reunion vacation every summer and always work hard to find a place big enough that appeals to a wide variety of ages. This place is perfect! The outdoor living spaces are huge, very shady and have fans which make it a favorite place to hang out even on the hottest days. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, river swimming, cooking breakfast on the huge griddle, playing poker, playing corn hole, etc. So. Much. Fun. The owners are a delight and so helpful! We’ve been renting large homes for the past 11 years and this is an easy favorite for our crew. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peni G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Paradise
We stayed with our 4 adult children their spouses and 2 grand children. The outdoor space was perfect for outdoor cooking, game playing and visiting. Kayaking and fishing off the pier was fabulous. We wished the water had been a little higher to rent the pontoon boat but the accommodations worked great for our 10 adults and two children. The owners have put a lot of TLC into the place and have everything available for use.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Melissa U.

Fun long weekend getaway
The house was great for our group. Lots of space inside, but the beautiful deck, patio and outdoor kitchen were where we spent most of our time. Linda was a wonderful host. She met us at the property and showed us around on our first day. She was always available for questions and took the time to make sure we had everything we needed. Unfortunately, the water level on the river dropped significantly the 2nd day, so the fishing wasn't as good as we had hoped. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roni & John L., Castle Rock, CO

Fantastic spot for family reunion!
We surprised our mom for her 80th birthday with a family reunion where all the kids arrived and she was only told to bring a bathing suit and a winter coat as she had no idea where she was going. We didn't give her any details. She was totally surprised to meet us all at the property and was thoroughly excited about the look and feel of everything; much like home, but better because of the character, decorating, and especially because someone else does the clean-up! This location was great for us. We went shopping before we arrived and never left during our stay as we were able to keep busy at the house with food, games, dancing in the large living room, and sitting around the firepit telling stories. It was fantastic and working with the owner, Linda, was soooooo easy via text and phone calls. What a great lady! The entire family loved this location and we have already made plans to come back sometime next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019