Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, main home sleeps 12, cottage sleeps 4!
4.5
Excellent(37 Reviews)House in Canyon Lake, TX
16 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
STAR OF TEXAS AND COTTAGE: If you're looking for a slice of Texas Hill Country heaven, look no further! Highlighted by the bright Texas sunshine sits a gorgeous piece of the Hill Country that offers stunning views, private access to the Guadalupe River, and authentic Hill Country vibes with beautiful decor. Welcome to the Star of Texas, a breathtaking 3,000 square-foot home that accommodates up to 16 guests with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. (The main house is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms which sleeps 12. The cottage, which is 25 yards away, sleeps 4 in a 1 bedroom loft, 1 bathroom.)
Head inside the main house where you'll be greeted by a spacious open floor plan. Straight ahead is the kitchen complete with all of the cooking and dining essentials, gorgeous wood cabinets, granite countertops, plenty of counter space, stainless steel appliances, and kitchen bar seating. A high chair is available to guests. To the right of the entryway you'll find the dining table, where you will gather around to enjoy time with family and friends.
Past the dining table is the living room, complete with cozy leather couches and an HDTV that's mounted above the fireplace. (Fireplace is not available for guest use) Through the double doors you'll find the spacious second living area that offers additional relaxation space, a wall-mounted HDTV, and a beautiful view of the river. Need to get a little work done while you're here? A newly added desk provides the perfect spot for just that.
Getting your rest will be easy in the main house's 3 bedrooms. Located through the kitchen, the first bedroom includes 2 queen beds and 1 twin bed, a wall-mounted TV, and a newly added desk for your convenience. The bathroom features a shower-tub combo and plenty of counter space.
Through the main living area is where you'll find the other 2 bedrooms. To the right is bedroom number 2 which includes 2 queen beds and a wall-mounted TV. Between the second and third bedrooms is the second full bathroom that includes a walk-in shower and wall-mounted hair dryer. The third bedroom features a queen size bed as well as a newly added desk. Next to the third bedroom is where you'll find the spacious laundry room complete with a full washer and dryer, plenty of counter and cabinet space, and is available for guest use.
Traveling to our beautiful neck of the woods with a large group and need additional space? Next to the main home is the quaint and cozy cottage with a wrap-around deck that offers additional space for family and friends. Head inside where you'll be greeted by a full kitchen complete with all of the cooking and dining essentials, and a breakfast table with a view. To the left of the kitchen, you'll find a full bathroom with a shower/tub combo and you'll find a spacious living area with a wall-mounted TV, a couch, and two chairs. The upstairs loft features a queen size bed and full size bed.
In addition to adding 3 desks to the main house to accommodate our work-from-home guests, all mattresses, pillows, and beds have been replaced. It's nothing but the best for our Star of Texas guests!
If you think the inside of Star of Texas is nothing short of perfection, wait until you see the backyard!
Outside of the 2 homes, you'll find an outdoor BBQ and bar area, making it hard to leave the property. There's also a covered gazebo, and riverfront deck, complete with ancient cypress trees shading you from the Hill Country sun. And just when you think it can't get any better, Star of Texas offers direct, private access to the ever-so-popular Guadalupe River. Welcome to your own private oasis.
When you do venture out, be sure to check out Little Ponderosa tube outfitters that are ready to help you plan your prized river trip and are located just 200ft away from the home, and they will even drop you back off at the property! You can also be transported to other tubing areas by Little Ponderosa. From Star of Texas, it's also just a short drive to hotspots such as Whitewater Amphitheater (4 miles away), River Road Ice House, Gruene Hall and Historic District, Schlitterbahn Waterpark (10 miles away), and much, much more. Want to stay in for the night? Uber Eats delivers - the perfect opportunity to try the famous Black's BBQ!
You deserve the best that the Hill Country has to offer, and you'll find it here at Star of Texas. Book your memorable getaway today!
You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. Maximum occupancy at all times is 16 guests and 5 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 without refund. NO smoking and NO pets are allowed on the property
WORD Permit L1311
Head inside the main house where you'll be greeted by a spacious open floor plan. Straight ahead is the kitchen complete with all of the cooking and dining essentials, gorgeous wood cabinets, granite countertops, plenty of counter space, stainless steel appliances, and kitchen bar seating. A high chair is available to guests. To the right of the entryway you'll find the dining table, where you will gather around to enjoy time with family and friends.
Past the dining table is the living room, complete with cozy leather couches and an HDTV that's mounted above the fireplace. (Fireplace is not available for guest use) Through the double doors you'll find the spacious second living area that offers additional relaxation space, a wall-mounted HDTV, and a beautiful view of the river. Need to get a little work done while you're here? A newly added desk provides the perfect spot for just that.
Getting your rest will be easy in the main house's 3 bedrooms. Located through the kitchen, the first bedroom includes 2 queen beds and 1 twin bed, a wall-mounted TV, and a newly added desk for your convenience. The bathroom features a shower-tub combo and plenty of counter space.
Through the main living area is where you'll find the other 2 bedrooms. To the right is bedroom number 2 which includes 2 queen beds and a wall-mounted TV. Between the second and third bedrooms is the second full bathroom that includes a walk-in shower and wall-mounted hair dryer. The third bedroom features a queen size bed as well as a newly added desk. Next to the third bedroom is where you'll find the spacious laundry room complete with a full washer and dryer, plenty of counter and cabinet space, and is available for guest use.
Traveling to our beautiful neck of the woods with a large group and need additional space? Next to the main home is the quaint and cozy cottage with a wrap-around deck that offers additional space for family and friends. Head inside where you'll be greeted by a full kitchen complete with all of the cooking and dining essentials, and a breakfast table with a view. To the left of the kitchen, you'll find a full bathroom with a shower/tub combo and you'll find a spacious living area with a wall-mounted TV, a couch, and two chairs. The upstairs loft features a queen size bed and full size bed.
In addition to adding 3 desks to the main house to accommodate our work-from-home guests, all mattresses, pillows, and beds have been replaced. It's nothing but the best for our Star of Texas guests!
If you think the inside of Star of Texas is nothing short of perfection, wait until you see the backyard!
Outside of the 2 homes, you'll find an outdoor BBQ and bar area, making it hard to leave the property. There's also a covered gazebo, and riverfront deck, complete with ancient cypress trees shading you from the Hill Country sun. And just when you think it can't get any better, Star of Texas offers direct, private access to the ever-so-popular Guadalupe River. Welcome to your own private oasis.
When you do venture out, be sure to check out Little Ponderosa tube outfitters that are ready to help you plan your prized river trip and are located just 200ft away from the home, and they will even drop you back off at the property! You can also be transported to other tubing areas by Little Ponderosa. From Star of Texas, it's also just a short drive to hotspots such as Whitewater Amphitheater (4 miles away), River Road Ice House, Gruene Hall and Historic District, Schlitterbahn Waterpark (10 miles away), and much, much more. Want to stay in for the night? Uber Eats delivers - the perfect opportunity to try the famous Black's BBQ!
You deserve the best that the Hill Country has to offer, and you'll find it here at Star of Texas. Book your memorable getaway today!
You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. Maximum occupancy at all times is 16 guests and 5 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 without refund. NO smoking and NO pets are allowed on the property
WORD Permit L1311
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Canyon Lake, TX
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(37 Reviews)4.5
Definitely feel like it could be cleaner considering we have to pay a cleaning fee. The lamps beside the bed where covered in dust. The ac unit filter you could tell hadn’t been changed in about 2 years. Bug all over the night stands and floor. They used window units which is fine but need cleaning it’s smelt like moldy and musty in rooms.
4.5
Perfect family and friends getaway
4.5
House was great for our family of 15. Plenty of room. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to cook and serve. Outside are was awesome!
4.5
Vaca provided excellent instructions and responsiveness to questions. They did a great job. The house was very much as represented in the photos. The price of the house is high given the property when you include all the fees.
4.5
We love the location and size of house and cottage. Did turn in a few things that needed attention (repairs and housekeeping). We still had a good time!
4.5
The houses were great for our group of mothers and sons. Plenty of beds, great outdoor spaces with 2 decks. There are steep stairs to the lower deck and to the river so might be tricky for small kids or elderly. Kitchen had plenty of pots, pans utensils, bowls, etc.
4.5
Online pictures were deceiving. THE PICS NEED TO BE UPDATED.
Bunk beds were posted in 2 different bedrooms but were not even there. Double beds, yes, but when you have older cousins that are teenager cousins and both sexes, they need bunks not beds.
Dishwasher did not work!
1 roll of paper towels-only
Pans were in bad shape
1 ply toilet paper
Dining room table end by fireplace is broken
Tons of leaves on walkways made them slick
All outdoor areas were covered in leaves
Shower door in hall bathroom was broken
Split/heat/ac unit in bonus room did not put out heat - just cold air!
cottage bathroom door drug the floor and almost impossible to close
Lots of room
Beautiful setting
4.5
Most of the outdoor lighting does not work. The house did not appear to have been cleaned recently. The furniture is older and some of it is broken. The location was definitely the best part.
4.5
House had lots of room and plenty of beds for our group. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed to prepare a nice meal. Enjoyed sitting out by the beautiful river.
4.5
The house is bery unique and easily fits a large group. Would return in the future!
4.5
Mattresses need to be iodates but everything else is great! Great location, tube rental right across the street, close to grocery store and a few dining options.
4.5
The house has a nasty smell I wouldn’t let my dog on that furniture it’s nasty the furniture I’m the cottage is nasty not worth 3600 then we get a knock on the door saying they are going to shut off the water bc the bill wasn’t paid
4.5
A few things need some attention but I sent the list and Vacay is on it. We all liked the location and spaciousness of the house and cottage. Great vacation for all my family!
4.5
Great place!
A few things need some attention but I sent the list and Vacay is on it. We all liked the location and spaciousness of the house and cottage. Great vacation for all my family!
4.5
BEAUTIFUL property! It was such a clean and beautiful property. We will definitely be back to visit here again! Very affordable, great location, and wonderful views!
4.5
5
BEAUTIFUL property! It was such a clean and beautiful property. We will definitely be back to visit here again! Very affordable, great location, and wonderful views!
4.5
Awesome location
4.5
Great time!
Awesome location
4.5
Everything was as advertised, no surprises. Clean and tidy. I felt like I had ready support staff available if i had questions or needed anything. My friends were all impressed with the choice i made. Will gladly rent again!
4.5
Great weekend!
Everything was as advertised, no surprises. Clean and tidy. I felt like I had ready support staff available if i had questions or needed anything. My friends were all impressed with the choice i made. Will gladly rent again!
4.5
I spent a couple of days during this stay mulling over what a fair review would be. I travel extensively and renting homes is the norm. I rent four homes this month alone and feel like I have a great gauge on what the market offers.
There were many positives but also some negatives that had me torn. I settled on a four star review.
The positives. Great location! This is in an amazing and quiets neighborhood with a wonderful yard on the river that can’t be beat. It’s spacious and beautiful and great for a large group. We spent a lot of time in the back. We were unable to get some of the flood lights on in the lower yard but it wasn’t an issue for us.
We loved the little apartment on the side. We chose this house for the yard and that little bit of separation. One of our adults needed her own space for medical reasons. It had a beautiful view and the privacy she still needed with a large group of 9.
The house itself is a great size and very accommodating for a large group or more than one family. It was also set up well with the basics for cooking.
The property management was another positive They were quick to respond to questions and very polite. We appreciated the high level of communication. For these reasons the property was a 5.
On the other end, the condition of the house itself was a hard 3. I knew from the images it was outdated in style so that was not an issue for me. What was an issue was the actual condition of the furniture. The main living area sofas are ripped in the back cushions and the arms and the seating itself is collapsing. When you sit on the sofa you feel the wood from the main frame on your backside. It’s so uncomfortable and the owner should really be embarrassed. There is no reason to have Dilapidated furniture in a rental that commands $500 plus a night.
The mattresses are awful. Again, we don’t expect what we have at home but these are probley original to the house. Easily 15 plus years old. They are like camp mattresses. You can feel the springs and they are extremely uncomfortable. Three of us slept on the couches because the mattresses are so bad. The little apartment guest also slept on her couch verses the bed.
There was also very limited hot water. We couldn’t get hot water in one bathroom and the water pressure was so low we couldn’t get the shampoo out of the girls hair.
These are fixable things that really should be addressed.
4.5
We stayed here with 3 different families and it’s a great setup for a big group like that. House and cottage were both clean. Beds aren’t the most comfy but that seems to be the case at most rental places. There’s a bit of deferred maintenance that could be done (some light bulbs missing or not working, covered deck had a ton of old dusty spiderwebs, etc) but really nothing that made any difference to us on our vacation. Overall we’d definitely stay again. We had our own tubes so we went upstream a bit and paid one of the outfitters a bit to park a couple vehicles and then just floated to the house, about a 3 hour float, it was perfect, did that twice and was a lot of fun.
4.5
Great yard!
I spent a couple of days during this stay mulling over what a fair review would be. I travel extensively and renting homes is the norm. I rent four homes this month alone and feel like I have a great gauge on what the market offers.
There were many positives but also some negatives that had me torn. I settled on a four star review.
The positives. Great location! This is in an amazing and quiets neighborhood with a wonderful yard on the river that can’t be beat. It’s spacious and beautiful and great for a large group. We spent a lot of time in the back. We were unable to get some of the flood lights on in the lower yard but it wasn’t an issue for us.
We loved the little apartment on the side. We chose this house for the yard and that little bit of separation. One of our adults needed her own space for medical reasons. It had a beautiful view and the privacy she still needed with a large group of 9.
The house itself is a great size and very accommodating for a large group or more than one family. It was also set up well with the basics for cooking.
The property management was another positive They were quick to respond to questions and very polite. We appreciated the high level of communication. For these reasons the property was a 5.
On the other end, the condition of the house itself was a hard 3. I knew from the images it was outdated in style so that was not an issue for me. What was an issue was the actual condition of the furniture. The main living area sofas are ripped in the back cushions and the arms and the seating itself is collapsing. When you sit on the sofa you feel the wood from the main frame on your backside. It’s so uncomfortable and the owner should really be embarrassed. There is no reason to have Dilapidated furniture in a rental that commands $500 plus a night.
The mattresses are awful. Again, we don’t expect what we have at home but these are probley original to the house. Easily 15 plus years old. They are like camp mattresses. You can feel the springs and they are extremely uncomfortable. Three of us slept on the couches because the mattresses are so bad. The little apartment guest also slept on her couch verses the bed.
There was also very limited hot water. We couldn’t get hot water in one bathroom and the water pressure was so low we couldn’t get the shampoo out of the girls hair.
These are fixable things that really should be addressed.
4.5
Great place for a group
We stayed here with 3 different families and it’s a great setup for a big group like that. House and cottage were both clean. Beds aren’t the most comfy but that seems to be the case at most rental places. There’s a bit of deferred maintenance that could be done (some light bulbs missing or not working, covered deck had a ton of old dusty spiderwebs, etc) but really nothing that made any difference to us on our vacation. Overall we’d definitely stay again. We had our own tubes so we went upstream a bit and paid one of the outfitters a bit to park a couple vehicles and then just floated to the house, about a 3 hour float, it was perfect, did that twice and was a lot of fun.
4.5
This house was absolutely amazing for our big group (13). Plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy our vacation. Excellent location. Tube rental right down the street (could actually walk), excellent location on the river and easy river access on property. This was so nice and a major plus with our group because of all the kiddos. Plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful scenery as well. Property well taken care of and we will definitely be back!
4.5
Excellent location
This house was absolutely amazing for our big group (13). Plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy our vacation. Excellent location. Tube rental right down the street (could actually walk), excellent location on the river and easy river access on property. This was so nice and a major plus with our group because of all the kiddos. Plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful scenery as well. Property well taken care of and we will definitely be back!
4.5
Communication with house management was excellent. My family enjoyed our stay at the Star of Texas. Water levels, even after much rainfall was perfect for our kids to play in. My husband and I were able to relax and watch the kiddos splash around. Patio was great at anytime of day. We will be back!
4.5
Kid friendly river fun!
Communication with house management was excellent. My family enjoyed our stay at the Star of Texas. Water levels, even after much rainfall was perfect for our kids to play in. My husband and I were able to relax and watch the kiddos splash around. Patio was great at anytime of day. We will be back!
4.5
We had a short family trip here with 14 total people. Property is in a good location with easy water access and plenty of places to sleep. The property/house was semi-clean. We picked up beer cans and bottle caps outside upon arrival, the shower still had hair in it and there were random things you could see had been left in rooms just within first glance (shower cap, deflated balloon, large food crumbs). Not a huge deal, but we had quite a few small kids so we spent the first bit cleaning up. We also walked in and went to move a chair at the dining room table and it completely fell apart. We alerted management, but I'm glad no one sat in it as it could have easily injured them. Overall we had a good time. We would stay here again because it was a good amount of space for the people we had and the price was reasonable, so we could reason with the inconveniences.
4.5
Family Trip
We had a short family trip here with 14 total people. Property is in a good location with easy water access and plenty of places to sleep. The property/house was semi-clean. We picked up beer cans and bottle caps outside upon arrival, the shower still had hair in it and there were random things you could see had been left in rooms just within first glance (shower cap, deflated balloon, large food crumbs). Not a huge deal, but we had quite a few small kids so we spent the first bit cleaning up. We also walked in and went to move a chair at the dining room table and it completely fell apart. We alerted management, but I'm glad no one sat in it as it could have easily injured them. Overall we had a good time. We would stay here again because it was a good amount of space for the people we had and the price was reasonable, so we could reason with the inconveniences.
4.5
We had a large group with varying ages-adults, kids and toddlers. We all enjoyed our time at this location! Beautiful view of the river and a quiet surrounding neighborhood. About 25 minutes to town and 23 minutes to Gruene. The back deck could stand a good dusting, as there were a lot of cobwebs around the pavilion and the lights didn't seem to work.
4.5
Great Fall Break Getaway
We had a large group with varying ages-adults, kids and toddlers. We all enjoyed our time at this location! Beautiful view of the river and a quiet surrounding neighborhood. About 25 minutes to town and 23 minutes to Gruene. The back deck could stand a good dusting, as there were a lot of cobwebs around the pavilion and the lights didn't seem to work.
4.5
The house was nice, I feel like it needs some updates especially the kitchen. The fridge in the cottage was scary to look at. Other than that the stay was great we had what we needed to have a great time. Thank you!
4.5
Great stay
The house was nice, I feel like it needs some updates especially the kitchen. The fridge in the cottage was scary to look at. Other than that the stay was great we had what we needed to have a great time. Thank you!
4.5
Nice getaway
Relaxing enjoyable we would do it again next summer.
4.5
Great!
Great place!
4.5
August 2019
We had a great time and loved the property. We had 3 families and it was a perfect fit. We would definitely stay here again.
4.5
Perfect Location!
We had a great time staying here! Everything was convenient and as advertised. The tube rental place is a one minute walk from the front door which was perfect for our group. We will for sure book this property again!
4.5
Best family vacation ever...
We had the best time. We had people ranging from 60’s to 2 year old. Everyone was able to enjoy the river as well as the property. So glad we rented here.
4.5
Great location and home
Excelent
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Canyon Lake?
The average price for a rental in Canyon Lake is $378 per night. This rental is $345 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, main home sleeps 12, cottage sleeps 4!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, main home sleeps 12, cottage sleeps 4!. Enjoy the water!
Is Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, main home sleeps 12, cottage sleeps 4! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, main home sleeps 12, cottage sleeps 4!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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