[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # San Marcos River House I 2 Pickleball Courts I Sleeps 20+ l Hot Tub l 3 acres Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68020000/68015700/68015657/daf46793.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68020000/68015700/68015657/60f696f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68020000/68015700/68015657/2a34d3a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68020000/68015700/68015657/be5d3ceb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68020000/68015700/68015657/bce32758.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the serene San Marcos River House, nestled in the historic Martindale Community. Relax in the large outdoor entertainment area with a fire pit and hot tub or unwind on the screened porch overlooking the river as you take in beautiful evening sunsets. Enjoy easy access to downtown Martindale's charming shops and eateries, including Good Things Grocery for supplies and Martindale River Cafe for coffee. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms3154 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### San Marcos River House I 2 Pickleball Courts I Sleeps 20+ l Hot Tub l 3 acres Beautiful San Marcos River House SLEEPS up to 26!!! 10 minutes from downtown San Marcos but nestled in the historic Martindale Community. Private gated home on 3 acres with 500' of river front is perfect for relaxing, family gatherings or just a place to rest your head. Features large outdoor entertainment area with fire pit, hot tub. Large screened porch overlooking the river complete with beautiful evening sunsets Martindale is just minutes from San Marcos and is a quaint community on the San Marcos River. Walk to downtown Martindale for a coffee and food at Martindale River Cafe, or pick up grocery supplies (including beer/wine) at the charming Good Things Grocery. Both are located on Main Street. If you are a BBQ enthusiast, don't miss visiting nearby Lockhart, Tx for it's world famous BBQ joints (Smitty's, Blacks and Kreutz's Markets). A little further down the road is Luling, Tx, home of City Market BBQ. Martindale is a small community with ample free parking. Walk to downtown or drive to nearby cities like San Marcos (home of Texas State Univ.) or the BBQ mecca Lockhart for supplies. \- Respect our neighbors! \-must be 25 years of age to rent \- No trespassing into other yards/property. \- No music outside after 10pm. No exceptions. Noise complaints will result in immediate cancellation of your reservation. So keep it quiet outside at night. \- No loud noise or talking after 10pm. We're on the water. Sound carries. \- No parking/driving on the lawn. Park on the driveway only. \-No parties or events. \- Maximum of 26 ppl. \-no pets and if found there will be a $100 charge per day per pet plus damages \- Swim at Own Risk \- No unsupervised child swimming ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,154 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108925600/108925590/a02e97b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private River Oasis Pool, Hot Tub & Family Fun Martindale - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $221 CA $1,025 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=108925590&PinnedHotelID=108925590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39170000/39162100/39162029/dda04dd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun Martindale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=39162029&PinnedHotelID=39162029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24360000/24351500/24351408/0e38c48c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious and Beautiful Riverfront Home! 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San Marcos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33643778&PinnedHotelID=33643778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### 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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 fire extinguisher and 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 ### Property is also known as House ## About the area Located in Martindale, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Three Dudes Winery and Quail Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena are also worth visiting. [Visit our Martindale travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Martindale.dx3000458872) [View more Vacation homes in Martindale](https://www.expedia.ca/Martindale-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000458872-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.84389%2C-97.85027&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zWJhDf0e2oqOxl5H6wePptwsJjY=) Martindale, TX ### What's nearby - San Marcos River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Rio Vista Park - 10 min drive - 10.9 km - Bobcat Stadium - 10 min drive - 10.9 km - Texas State University - 10 min drive - 10.9 km - San Marcos Premium Outlets - 15 min drive - 19.1 km ### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 17 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min drive - ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬9 min drive - ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬9 min drive - ‪First Watch - ‬9 min drive - ‪Buddy’s Burger - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is San Marcos River House I 2 Pickleball Courts I Sleeps 20+ l Hot Tub l 3 acres pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at San Marcos River House I 2 Pickleball Courts I Sleeps 20+ l Hot Tub l 3 acres? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at San Marcos River House I 2 Pickleball Courts I Sleeps 20+ l Hot Tub l 3 acres? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is San Marcos River House I 2 Pickleball Courts I Sleeps 20+ l Hot Tub l 3 acres located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from San Marcos River and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Three Dudes Winery. Quail Creek Golf Club and Redwood Arena are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## San Marcos River House I 2 Pickleball Courts I Sleeps 20+ l Hot Tub l 3 acres Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy S. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place on the river Enjoyed the house, was a very comfortable place to stay, all of our friends really enjoyed it. ##### Jeremy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blanca C. May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend wedding Family stayed here for my daughter's wedding. Nice spacious house we really enjoyed it. Would recommend staying here. ##### Blanca C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ANNUAL FAMILY RIVER TRIP This was our 2nd time to stay at this home. This home is amazing. You literally have to bring only yourself, clothes, and food. The host provides everything else. The house has plenty of pots, pans, utensils, storage containers...you name it, they have it. Very spacious. We had persons coming in/out the entire time we were there. Upto 20 at one time and no issues with sleeping arrangements (except for our snorers!!! LOL). We had so much fun playing ping pong and we brought our cards and blackjack set up and had a blast after our long days on the river. The river just outside the house this year was pretty dirty, but no worries. We packed up and went just a short distance to the bridge and hung out there all day. And at the end of the day a few of us floated back to the house. This was an added bonus. There are other places to hang out that are only a short distance so no worries if you come and the water is "muddy". Many thanks to the owners for sharing your wonderful space on the San Marcos River!!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John A. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Our annual family gathering was well accommodated with this house and location. Property was better than we expected, great host! Would recommend for groups of any size. ##### John A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott L. Nov 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Was a fabulous stay at this house. Went to the F1 race and location was great. Furnishings were perfect right down to the bunn coffee maker. Wish we had more of the family joining us because it’s a great place for a large family gathering. Thanks for sharing with us. Definitely be back. ##### Scott L. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea G. Aug 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! Great location, not far from San Marcos, great view, lots of room for the family to enjoy activities and enough accommodations for sleeping. ##### Andrea G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Suraj R. Aug 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Property The property is beautiful, good for accommodating big groups. ##### Suraj R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer C. Jul 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed it! Clean, well equipped for you to enjoy your stay and engage in outdoor activities with family and friends. ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan W., Austin, TX Jun 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible River House This house is incredible - can’t recommend it enough. It was clean, had everything you’d need for a weekend getaway and the property itself was fantastic ##### Ryan W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey B., Clear Lake, Texas, US Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house for large groups The property is even better in person! 18 adults stayed here comfortably and easily could’ve fit more. Spacious, clean, organized, and felt safe! Beautiful in the house and outside. Our group loved staying here and would recommend it to anyone. ##### Kelsey B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will P. Mar 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great river house Awesome house with everything you could need to enjoy the river ##### Will P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela N. Oct 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for big groups We are looking forward to returning hopefully next year!! :) ##### Michaela N. Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan S. Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property with all amenities you could desire Property had everything you could desire from activities to cool shollow water out back. Large space which held 26 people with plenty of room. Distance to San Marcos is fantastic as well. Would recommend to anyone. ##### Jordan S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan C., Houston, TX Jul 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location & Lots of Space This was one of the best rentals I've stayed in. The rooms are much larger than they appear online, and the house was clean & full of amenities. We had a group of 23 adults & had plenty of space. The river behind the house was a nice, relaxed float & the backyard patio was one of our favorite places to gather at sunset. I hightly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing river getaway. ##### Meghan C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica B. Jun 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need We had a group of 16 people and this house had plenty of space! There was corn hole, volleyball, soccer, and even more yard games. Hot tub worked great and the patio was nice to relax on. The kayaks were great and we enjoyed a float that led straight to the house. The bathrooms were large so we had plenty of space. The owner was very responsive and helpful when needed. Can’t wait to come back! ##### Jessica B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam L., San Antonio, TX Jun 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Church Youth Girl's Camp The property was fantastic for our large group of youths (21 girls plus a couple adults. Lots of beds and the open main living/dining/kitchen was ample for activities. The location large property and access to the river was great for outdoor activities as well. Overall a great experience. ##### Adam L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021