The House on the River

4.8

Outstanding(61 Reviews)

House in San Marcos, TX

12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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:
--> 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of San Marcos, TX

Nearby attractions

Natural Bridge Caverns

44.7 mi

Bullock Texas State History Museum

48.2 mi

Wimberley Zipline Adventures

19.2 mi

DKR Texas Memorial Stadium

48.8 mi

The House on the River

4.8

Outstanding(61 Reviews)

House in San Marcos, TX

12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of San Marcos, TX

Nearby attractions

Natural Bridge Caverns

44.7 mi

Bullock Texas State History Museum

48.2 mi

Wimberley Zipline Adventures

19.2 mi

DKR Texas Memorial Stadium

48.8 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(61 Reviews)

4.8

Jul 2024

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!

4.8

Jul 2024

Just perfect for family / friends quiet get together. LOTS of space inside and by the San Marcos River.

4.8

Jun 2024

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.

4.8

May 2024

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!

4.8

Apr 2024

It would be hard to ask for a better gathering spot for friends and family! Great place for a cookout by the river

4.8

Sep 2023

Perfect spot for anyone looking to spend time on the river. Really helpful host and a great experience.

4.8

Sep 2023

This house was perfect for our group of guys. Not fancy but the location and big yard along the river were perfect.

4.8

Jun 2023

Lots of space in the home, and access to river is ideal! It’s what your looking for

4.8

Jun 2023

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.

4.8

May 2023

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!

4.8

May 2023

We had an amazing time!! The house is a little dated, but the yard and river access made up for that!!!

4.8

Feb 2023

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

4.8

Oct 2022

Enjoyed our stay for a friend reunion. Will probably rent again.

4.8

Sep 2022

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!!

4.8

Jul 2022

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!!

4.8

Jul 2022

Annual river trip

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.

4.8

Jul 2022

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.

4.8

Jul 2022

River Vacation

River Vacation

4.8

Jun 2022

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!

4.8

May 2022

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.

4.8

May 2022

4.8

May 2022

Magical

Magical

4.8

May 2022

River House

River House

4.8

Nov 2021

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.

4.8

Oct 2021

Awesome Place

Awesome Place

4.8

Sep 2021

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!

4.8

Sep 2021

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!

4.8

Sep 2021

Great location and home

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!

4.8

Aug 2021

Excellent place!

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!

4.8

Aug 2021

Got together with a group of old friends looking for a relaxing weekend. Spent the weekend on the river and cooking bbq. A great house for an easy stay. Host was great.

4.8

Aug 2021

Nice relaxing weekend

Nice relaxing weekend

Got together with a group of old friends looking for a relaxing weekend. Spent the weekend on the river and cooking bbq. A great house for an easy stay. Host was great.

4.8

Aug 2021

River Paradise!

River Paradise!

My friends and I had a wonderful weekend get-a-way staying at Rio Vista! This house provided plenty of sleeping space for the 12 of us along with the ability to jump right into the River from the backyard. We will definitely be back!

4.8

Jul 2021

I could not recommend a better rental! Extremely friendly and accommodating family who own the property. You will not have a better experience anywhere.

4.8

Jul 2021

Yearly trip

Yearly trip

We had a wonderful stay as usual.

4.8

Jul 2021

Amazing place!

Amazing place!

I could not recommend a better rental! Extremely friendly and accommodating family who own the property. You will not have a better experience anywhere.

4.8

May 2021

Great 3 night/4 day stay at Riviera House! Was the perfect home for our family to gather, stay, and enjoy our son’s graduation from TX STATE while enjoying tubing and the surrounding amenities. GREAT PLACE TO MAKE WONDERFUL LONG LASTING MEMORIES! Palacios Family

4.8

May 2021

Riviera House Stay

Riviera House Stay

4.8

May 2021

Beautiful property, fun house BUT roaches. They were crawling through the kitchen cabinets, the master bed sheets and the rest of the downstairs house.

4.8

Apr 2021

There is a roach problem

There is a roach problem

Beautiful property, fun house BUT roaches. They were crawling through the kitchen cabinets, the master bed sheets and the rest of the downstairs house.

4.8

Mar 2021

We were a longer stay getting out of a Michigan winter (may have been a mistake this particular winter ) This home would accommodate a large group and has probably the best location in San Marcos. The yard and river access are phenomenal and we could walk to restaurants and grocery stores. The communication and support by the owners was terrific throughout our stay. We would definitely book again.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San Marcos?

The average price for a rental in San Marcos is R 2,626 per night. This rental is R 7,499 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an 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?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The House on the River?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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About this house rental

Amenities

Map of San Marcos, TX

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The House on the River

House in San Marcos, TX

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of San Marcos, TX

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San Marcos?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The House on the River pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The House on the River?

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