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Property grounds
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122760 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

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San Marcos, TX
  • Rio Vista Park
    12 min walk
  • San Marcos River
    12 min walk
  • Bobcat Ballpark
    12 min walk
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

Property grounds
San Marcos private river gem
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (7)
The price is $4,000
per night
$4,917 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
San Marcos private river gem

About the neighborhood

San Marcos

With a stay at this vacation home in San Marcos (Rio Vista), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Texas State University and 10 minutes from San Marcos Premium Outlets. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Marcos River and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ramon Lucio Park.
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What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Marcos River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Texas State University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 18 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ivar's River Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Industry - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Tortilla Grill-San Marcos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Herbert's Taco Hut - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The House on the River

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:
--> Please read before booking with us!
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. 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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jennifer Richards

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,760 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

River House Retreat San Marcos
River House Retreat
River Retreat San Marcos
The River House Retreat Marcos
The River House Retreat San Marcos
The River House Retreat Private vacation home
The River House Retreat Private vacation home San Marcos

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Spirit of San Marcos
This property is an example of the spirit and soul of San Marcos. In mid town, close to everything, 2 acres of pecan tress and cypress, deer and of course frontage to the River between Sewell Park and Rio Vista. If you want the real deal in San Marcos this is it!! Property Manager and Owner is just fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Weekend on the Riviera
Communication with home owner was easy and pleasant. She was pleasant and kind and she wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. We all loved this house. It was comfortable and well stocked with all that's need for a fun reunion of 11 , 1976 high School girlfriends. There was plenty of room for all of us. I can't wait until we return for our 2025 "Weekend on the Riviera "
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
River house
Great property with river access. Old house with the need for a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mykel-Anne B., Tomball Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in San Marcos, Tx
This place is AMAZING! The location is so close to downtown, but feels like a little piece of paradise on the river! All the feels of home. We will definitely be back on all our visits to San Marcos, Tx! We are so thankful we found it and it was available! Couldn’t have been more happy with it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwain A., San Marcos, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect, the weather cooperated!
Just perfect for family / friends quiet get together. LOTS of space inside and by the San Marcos River.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Al R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great potential right in the river.
Location was wonderful. River access was convenient. Back yard was amazing! We saw little deer every day, along with squirrels, and lots of birds. House was quirky and cool as heck, however….. Very old house, with central AC and window units. It was warm while we were there, so they all had to run the entire time. The master bedroom unit had a strange clicking sound that was very annoying while trying to sleep. The house DESPERATELY needs a deep cleaning. Everything had layers of dust on it. The window units were full of dust. Every window was dirty. Back patio was cluttered, with many places that had standing water for mosquitos. Coy pond was just sad. The house is very old, and I get that. It just needs a lot of work and cleaning to make it the perfect little spot. We met the owner and she was very nice. I hope they take this review with the spirit it was written, not to be mean, but as constructive criticism. We are fairly regular vacation renters, and this was not worth what we paid. All this being said, we would love to stay here again IF we knew it was cleaned and repaired.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely river house
Our stay was fantastic, proximity to campus is great, the river, the beds are fantastic, tons of towels-we loved its old school river house vibe. We had some folks in our party who were a little concerned about the cleanliness, I can only imagine how hard a deep clean would be but may be appreciated by guests. We loved it, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend retreat
It would be hard to ask for a better gathering spot for friends and family! Great place for a cookout by the river
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Perfect spot for anyone looking to spend time on the river. Really helpful host and a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River House
This house was perfect for our group of guys. Not fancy but the location and big yard along the river were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great river house
Lots of space in the home, and access to river is ideal! It’s what your looking for
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
BOYz trip
After spending days of our lives floating past this home, it was a dream come true to stay here. The house and property were beautiful and it was the perfect place to stay for a large group. The host was very accommodating and friendly. I can’t wait to come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay!
We loved the house and property! Jennifer was an excellent communicator and provided lots of details when I asked questions before our stay. It was great to be right on the river - the house and yard were the perfect place for our family to gather. The house has a lot of character and the property is gorgeous - we would lover to go back - thank you Jennifer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Visit
We had an amazing time!! The house is a little dated, but the yard and river access made up for that!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake stay
This house is great for family and friend reunions. We rented in the winter for a fishing tournament on the river and all said we are going to try and come back in the summer when you could really experience the property more. Great for kids too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Enjoyed our stay for a friend reunion. Will probably rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
River house like no other! Can’t wait to come back
This property was so amazing! Perfect for groups and has a very relaxed family style feel. Jennifer met me at the property and showed me how to work everything and was so nice! She gave us suggestions where to eat and was super helpful! Her communication was amazing, and she helped me navigate the logistics before we even met. Each room has a wall AC that totally cranks and can keep up with the hot weather. The yard is massive! We brought a disc golf with us, enjoyed the outdoor area down by the water and brought food down to enjoy the river. The San Marcos “natural” rock slides are about a 20 min float down. HEB is close by and the kitchen had all the gadgets you would need to make this place your home for the weekend. If you are looking for a fancy modern place, this isn’t it. But if you are looking for a great property to make magical memories with your group, this is the one!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichol S., College Station, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll be back for a third year!!!
We love this place! This was our second summer here and you just can’t beat the location. It’s right on the river, the backyard is beautiful, and so spacious. The house provides lots of room for our group of 10-12 friends that come together for a weekend getaway every summer. It’s our little paradise and we love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy w., Livingston

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual river trip
For the past 5 years we have rented this house and we love it. It's very relaxing and convenient. The owner is wonderful. We will rent every year, as long as it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha T. T., Los Fresnos

Liked: Cleanliness
River Vacation
The owners were very helpful and always prompt on answering my questions. The location is amazing and perfect for all ages. The house was very roomy and had plenty of beds for us all. We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
This old house had a magical feel to it. It felt like home. It felt like the lake house we once owned. It brought out the child and wonder in us as we played in the river and attempted to swing from the rope swing. It was beautiful and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan T., Liberty Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
River House
Exceeded our expectations on just how awesome it is to have a river you can walk to as you please. House is historic and has very interesting layouts through out. Great stay. Looking forward to renting again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
The house was wonderful and right on the river. The house has all the amenities you need both inside and out. (grills, tubes, firepit, good wifi and more). Sadly we did not use the river too much as we used the house as our camp for a weekend at COTA. Coming home after a long day at the track to a fire and listening to the river go by was a great cap off to the days. The house is very convenient to the highway with COTA about 40 mins away. Given the traffic into Austin around the track and coming up from the south was a huge time saver for us. Would for sure stay here again for a race weekend and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and home
We enjoyed our stay! The backyard was great and right on the river! Plenty of common spaces for everyone to eat and hangout. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place!
Perfect place for a visit to Dan Marcos. Right on the River, spacious, accommodates plenty of people, very comfortable, and perfect location in the city. Will def be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021