Title: Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000458872&destination=Martindale%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=93178018&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access ## Photo gallery for Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access ![Property grounds - Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93178100/93178018/3b3ebd78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, foosball, stereo - Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93178100/93178018/07044001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93178100/93178018/f4463387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93178100/93178018/a8b51c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access (Martindale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93178100/93178018/1890dfbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the banks of the San Marcos river, this 3-bedroom converted dairy barn offers a private one-acre property with plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to unwind. With a basketball/pickleball court, game rooms featuring pool tables and foosball, several outdoor sitting areas, beautiful river access for kayaking or simply relaxing by the water's edge. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access Welcome to The Dairy Llama: Your Private Riverfront Retreat Step into a piece of Texas history reimagined for relaxation. Once a working dairy barn, The Dairy Llama is now a premier 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation destination on the banks of the San Marcos River. Whether you’re here for the quirky charm of our namesake mural or the serenity of an acre of private parkland, you’ve found your home away from home. Your Own Private Park on the Water Forget crowded public access. Our one-acre estate offers gradual, private entry into the San Marcos River. Spend your mornings kayaking (two provided!) and your afternoons soaking up the sun in our multiple outdoor lounge areas. Endless Entertainment Inside and out, we’ve designed this space for fun: The Courts: Challenge your group to a game of Basketball or Pickleball on our private court. The Game Barn: Two indoor game rooms featuring a pool table, foosball, darts, and Smart TVs throughout. The Great Outdoors: Plenty of room to roam, play, and gather. Need Extra Space? Meet the Avion. For larger groups, ask us about adding "The Avion" to your stay. This vintage, Airstream-style RV features a queen bedroom, a pull-out full sofa, a kitchenette, and its own bathroom. It’s the perfect "guest house" addition for up to 4 extra people. (Note: The RV is a separate unit and may be rented by other guests if not added to your booking.) Celebrations & Gatherings From sunset wedding proposals and baby showers to Texas State graduation parties, we love being part of your milestones! While we maintain a peaceful atmosphere (Quiet hours 10 PM – 10 AM), we can accommodate larger day parties with pre-approval and an additional fee. The Perfect Central Texas Hub While you'll feel miles away from the world, you’re just a quick drive from the best of the region: San Marcos & New Braunfels: For river tubing and shopping. Lockhart: For world-famous BBQ. Austin: For big-city music and culture. The Details Occupancy: Standard stay is for up to 10 guests. Larger day events must be pre-approved. Pets: We prefer a pet-free environment to keep the barn pristine. However, crated pets may be considered with prior owner approval and a $100 fee per pet. Quiet Hours: 10 PM to 10 AM (the perfect time to move the fun into the indoor game rooms!). Ready to experience the best spot on the San Marcos River? Book your stay at the Dairy Llama today! 6 reviews transferred from the previous management company. Celebration Cabin 5/5 This place has it all for a group to stay and celebrate anything and everything! We had an amazing time as a family celebrating! Stefanie Published May 17 Great time! 5/5 Pickle ball court was really fun, and being on the river was awesome. \*This review was originally posted on VRBO (Evolve) Will F. Published April 4 Great family getaway 5/5 This home is a wonderful family getaway with great amenities! The owners literally thought of everything to make it a perfect long weekend! \*This review was originally posted on VRBO (Evolve) Kristin B. Published November 8 Great Entertainment House! 5/5 Plenty of room and things to do! Good river access, bring your river shoes! \*This review was originally posted on VRBO (Evolve) Alex l. Published October 4 FANTASTIC GETAWAY SPOT!! 5/5 We stayed a total of 9 nights with people ranging in age from 20 to 86\. The house is exactly as advertised, quirky but in a really good way. The place is amazing. There is plenty of space and water for everyone. Brian had all the amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed the game room where we played blackjack long into the night!! Thanks for sharing your home! Highly recommend to anyone who wants fun on the water \*This review was originally posted on VRBO (Evolve) Anonymous Published September 8 5.0 · (14 reviews ) Overall from all sites previously managed by Evolve. Cleanliness 4.9 Accuracy 5.0 Communication 4.9 Location 4.9 Check-in 5.0 Value 4.9 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not 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 - No elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51200/51118/1f69baeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeway Resort & Spa Lakeway - Pool - Hot tub - 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Email the owner for rates. No pets! We have had too many owners not clean up after their pets, or let their pets destroy furniture. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Additional fees apply with guest counts over ten. ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: Additional fees apply with guest counts over ten. 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 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 ## About the area Located in Martindale, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Commemorative Air Force Exhibit and Charles S. Cock House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hays County Historic Courthouse and Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center. Traveling with kids? Consider San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [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%7C29.85612%2C-97.86197&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AuN0RDwYo2nkbQaTXxl3nuK6C9o=) Martindale, TX ### What's nearby - ![Rio en el bosque con arboles en paisaje natural](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239106/0086f77e-d004-43ad-bf53-18979a580ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rio Vista Park 7 min drive \- 8.6 km - ![Aerial twilight photo San Marcos Premium Outlets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164097/54cab2f7-5b8a-4cde-92a4-fc611aba00f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) San Marcos Premium Outlets 11 min drive \- 16.4 km - ![University of Texas at Austin which includes a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080981/9593006d-fe2f-44c7-aaf1-3e1ff3b1b281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Texas at Austin 35 min drive \- 62.0 km - San Marcos River 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Texas State University 8 min drive \- 9.0 km ### Getting around - San Marcos Station 14 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 6 min drive - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 6 min drive - Chick-fil-A 8 min drive - In-N-Out Burger 8 min drive - P. Terry's Burger Stand 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access? ### What time is check-out at Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access? ### Where is Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ultimate Family River Retreat: Pickleball, Pool Table & Private Water Access Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 24 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty M. Mar 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway spot We had a great time here! Everything was as described and host was very communicative. Beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the activities/amenities on property. ##### Misty M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly B. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### TX State family weekend We had a great time celebrating with our son, friends, and family. We enjoyed all of the amenities that the property had to offer. ##### Kimberly B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erika A. Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! The property was beautiful and the game room and sports court were awesome! ##### Erika A. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jay g. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place! Terrific river front property. In the country but close to nearby amenities. Very nice. ##### jay g. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan E. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We had an amazing trip, the house was the perfect size for our large family. The house had a ton of activities for the kids to stay busy either inside or outside the house. We definitely be booking again with them next year. ##### Bryan E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aracely L. Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home This home is beautiful and has so many amenities. We stayed the weekend since my Goddaughter was graduating from Texas State and it did not disappoint. Everything is as pictured and there was plenty of room for all of us. We really enjoyed our stay and the owners were very responsive. Loved it! ##### Aracely L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave B. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Guy's Weekend I stayed at the Converted Dairy Barn with a group of 10 guys and the place was great. Plenty of room to spread out, the big room with the pool table was a great evening hang out area, the basketball and pickelball court kept us busy, and it was easy to take a quick dip in the river to cool off from the hot Texas summer heat. Great place. ##### Dave B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa A. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Texas State Graduation Our family stayed here to attend our son’s graduation. It was great to stay away from the busy San Marcos area but still just a short drive away. Loved the peaceful portion on the river. The house is well equipped and very cute. Lots of fun and perfect for our needs. ##### Melissa A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine J. Oct 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun place to stay! We loved the place. From the decorations to the enginuity in construction, we thought it was great. Quiet BUT close to everything BUT still feels like you are in the country. Fun spacious place with a lot of genuine character. Only good things to say about the place. We will find a reason to stay there again! Bryan & Crew ##### Christine J. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caryn B. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Birthday and Anniversary River Trip This property was absolutely perfect for our multiple age groups get away! There was plenty of indoor and outdoor space and amenities for our active group of teens and kids to roam and play freely while the adult group relaxed in the shade. The serenity of the scenic views made for great social media backgrounds in the tons of photo shoots our teenage and young adult children shared ... AND provided the much needed relaxation the adults came to experience. #PerfectRiverTrip ##### Caryn B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### \- Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun for all We have stayed at several vacation rental properties throughout the years and the converted Dairy Barn in Martindale TX is one of the best. We had 10 people stay for 4 nights. Ages 5 to 73 and we all had a great time. We tubed twice at the house to the Scull Rd. bridge and it took about an hour. The first 10-15 mins were small rapids (FUN) mostly shallow. After that it was a nice slow tube ride. Maybe the best thing about tubing from the house is we were the only ones on that part of the river. We played in the water at the house everyday and also at Scull Rd. bridge. Did a little fishing as well. The best way to describe the house itself is pretty COOL. I (45 yr old Male) barely even hung out in the living room. There is a nice size pool/bar room in the back that has two large bay doors and two double doors that look out to the pickle ball court. Yes pickle ball court. Speaker system inside and outside, all kinds of games, kitchen area.... Nice covered back porch.... We spent most of our time in the pool/bar room or the back porch. Everybody played pool. Even my youngest two, 5 & 8\. My only small cons: We could not find a toaster and please check for wasp in the outside bathroom. I know this is Texas in the summer and wasp are part of it. Just be on the look out and have some spray. And yes there is an outside bathroom. I dont remember seeing that on the property description. If you like having fun, playing in the river, being close to San Marcos & New Braunfels, ..... I w ##### \- Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave B. Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place for a guy's weekend on the river. ##### Dave B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren G. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The perfect place to stay for creating great family memories! So many fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! ##### Lauren G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin L. Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Hidden gem! On a great part of the river, plenty of space to hangout, cook out and play. ##### Dustin L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nycole B. May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! We had great time, lots of fun stuff to do in a peaceful environment! ##### Nycole B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July family trip. Had a great time. House was prefect for our large group and had everything we needed. ##### Robert M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaele G. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation This place was amazing. Perfect river location. We had a small issue with the AC but the owner came and fixed it promptly. Great space for a family getaway. ##### Michaele G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey H. Jul 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the perfect location for a group of friends to hang out and enjoy the river (just a few minutes away from Don's Fish Camp for river floating). The place had so many great extras, like the pickeball court and gameroom. It was comfortable, and the host was very friendly. We will definitely be back! ##### Lindsey H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren K. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our river trip! This property was absolutely perfect for our weekend river trip! I traveled with a couple of my best friends, my husband, our son and my dad and it was wonderful. The possibilities of things to do are endless from the pool table, dart board, to the beautiful river flowing at the bottom of the property. We had so much fun and will definitely be renting this property again next year when we take another trip! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! ##### Lauren K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tully R. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! The property is in a great location if planing on spending time on the river. The barn are and patio are is great to spend time with friends, plenty of room. Takes a while for the A/C to cool off the house area, but would definitely stay here again! ##### Tully R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan L. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! We stayed at the Riverbarn for a baseball tournament we had at Texas State. The house was conveniently located to every field we played at it was a no brainer to stay here. The property was absolutely perfect for our family. They had everything you needed to entertain kids. We will definitely be staying here again. ##### Meghan L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey S. Jul 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding On The River This property was beautiful and exactly what we needed to host our wedding party for our ceremony on the river. It was perfect and Brian was very very helpful in the planning process. ##### Audrey S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel M. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Samuel M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett J. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Garrett J. 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