Title: Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=93491860&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! Family-friendly vacation home in Fischer ## Photo gallery for Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! (Fischer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93500000/93491900/93491860/1c296169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! 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(Fischer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93500000/93491900/93491860/962c160a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the ultimate Hill Country retreat at The John Knox house, a family-friendly haven nestled in four acres of lush land. With a spacious yard, treehouse, fire pit and outdoor games galore, you'll find endless fun for all ages. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! The John Know house is a family friendly place to stay in the Hill Country area. There is a large fenced in yard, a full size, well equipped kitchen, living area, and 4 bedrooms. There is plenty to keep you busy both inside and outside the house. We have a wonderful guidebook we provide to give you great ideas for places to eat, shop, activities to do, and events in our local area. The house sleeps 11 very comfortably, but isn't too big for a single family to enjoy as well. The space: Guest will have access to all four acres the house sits on. A large portion is fenced in for children's and pet's safety, but you are welcome to go beyond the fence. Just go out the gate on the side, and begin to explore. There is a wet weather creek in the back of property, that provides a place to explore or hunt for arrowheads. It's fun to collect lightning bugs when they are out as well. There is so much to do at the John Knox house. There is a treehouse, fire pit, BBQ pit, picnic tables, outdoor games to play, a ping pong table, a fuse-ball table, board games, puzzles and even a few art supplies. You won't run out of fun things to do when you visit this place. In the shed we have available for your use: an ice chest, 2 kayaks, a table, and 8 bag chairs you can use at the house, or take with you to the river/lake. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, bake ware, coffee maker, blender, and most anything you will need to cook. We even have a highchair and a Pac-n-Play for your kiddos. If you have any questions about if we have certain items, please do not hesitate to ask. We have three flat screen TVs with Direct TV and Netflix available. WiFi is included. Guest access Inside the fenced area, there is a large area with crushed granite area to park. There is room for multiple cars and/or a boat if you are bringing one with you. Please park on the crushed granite and not on the grass. You will definitely want a vehicle to get around while here because we are out in the country, however there is an option to rent transportation for day trips if you so choose. Other things to note This home is in a quiet neighborhood with lots of beautiful shade trees. You will enjoy the privacy of being out in the country, while being centrally located to places to visit all around. There is a Brookshire Brother's 4.3 mile away from the house for your grocery needs if you would like to wait and buy groceries upon your arrival. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 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 - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93500000/93491900/93491861/04b8f321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded 5-bedroom home in the Texas Hill Country Fischer - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=93491861&PinnedHotelID=93491861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Before lighting campfire, check for burn ban: https://www.co.comal.tx.us/Fire\_Marshal.htm ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture. ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ## About the area ![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%7C29.96349%2C-98.20306&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TeECGxCnrB0FVHMLTxW80Q0RHQU=) Fischer, TX #### What's nearby - Canyon Lake \- 8 min drive \- 8.3 km - Canyon Park \- 8 min drive \- 9.4 km - Canyon Lake Marina \- 12 min drive \- 11.3 km - Guadalupe River \- 14 min drive \- 16.5 km - The Island \- 15 min drive \- 15.7 km #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill North - ‬8 min drive - ‪Domino’s Pizza - ‬7 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive - ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Lucky's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more!? ### What time is check-out at Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more!? ### Where is Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kama W. Oct 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Beautiful, clean home in a wonderful environment with numerous activities provided for all. ##### Kama W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney L. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful country home The house was really clean and just as described. We had a little trouble getting in because of technology but Kathy was super responsive and solved the problem quickly. The firepit was beautiful and the outdoor area was so fun and charming. It is a 20 min drive to Wimberley but the view is beautiful on the way! Kathy added so many sweet touches to show that she really wanted us to have a nice, relaxing stay - there was a complimentary bottle of wine, extra things like spare toothbrushes and lotion just in case someone forgot. It is so quiet and really lovely. ##### Courtney L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamala G., San Antonio, Texas Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Everything was exactly as described. Owner/property manager was the most responsive I've seen to date. Lots of outdoor amenities, which would be great in cooler weather. Unfortunately I decided to go in August, during a heatwave, so wasn't able to fully enjoy everything they had to offer, but that's my choice/fault. They also provided so many little personalized touches, which is seldom seen elsewhere, like little toiletries, etc. I actually brought everything I needed with me, but thought thar was a very thoughtful touch! ##### Pamala G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica H. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This ranch did not disappoint We stay in the greater Canyon Lake area at least once a year to play on the lake in our boat and spend time in the beautiful area between Canyon Lake / Wimberley / San Marcos. This year, we had the largest group yet, with 10 adults and children plus 2 dogs. The playroom was perfect each night, we got to hang outside and listen to the chickens and cows, and my dogs especially got to run around and enjoy being dogs with all the country has to offer. There was plenty of room and privacy and room for all of the kids we had -- getting the teenagers in one area and the youngers in another was also fantastic. We are planning on renting this place again in the fall/winter during the holiday season. I love Wimberley during Christmas, so looking forward to our next visit. ##### Erica H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn T. Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### You have to stay here! We had 2 familes that stayed here (4 adults and 5 kids ranging from 6-10). There was plenty of rooms and beds for everyone to sleep comfortably. The location was great as it was couple of mins away from 2 boat ramps and the grocery store. The drive way had plenty of parking place for your vehicles and boats. Everything is provided in this house and all you really need is clothes and food. The house was clean and nicely set up. The best part was the game room and the outdoor part to keep the kids very busy. There was plenty of towels, cups, dishes, etc...enough for a lot of people. Katherine was a great and fast on her communication and answered all my questions to ensure my stay was going to be great which it was. I definitely highly recommend this place as the price was reasonable for the location and space it offers. This house offer more than a home away from home, it felt like home! I will definitely book here again for our next stay. ##### Carolyn T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aracely R. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Aracely R. 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