Title: The river spot - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lux Blanco River Retreat Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93224000/93223967/w906h683x59y0-b76cf317.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93224000/93223967/w905h683x60y0-ab02e9d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93224000/93223967/w906h683x59y0-148a1132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93224000/93223967/w691h683x167y0-04671343.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93224000/93223967/w907h683x59y0-9322eb0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on 2 acres of grass and tree-shaded property, The River Spot offers a serene retreat with modern touches. Unwind in the hot tub, take in brilliant sunset views from the patio or explore your own private river spot along 350 ft of river access. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Lux Blanco River Retreat Your Private Riverside Escape Welcome to Lux Blanco, where unforgettable memories are waiting to be made! A stunning, newly constructed, treehouse-style home on 2 acres of private riverfront, perfect for group getaways all year-round! This 1,600 sq. ft. elevated home sleeps 8 guests and offers direct river access, anchored floating docks, and plenty of space to lounge, grill on the BBQ, and unwind. 1.1 miles to downtown 30 mins to Austin & San Antonio SPACIOUS, FULLY EQUIPPED & DESIGNED FOR COMFORT Guests have full access to the entire home, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. This retreat is thoughtfully designed with modern amenities, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout, and everything you need for a seamless getaway. THREE COZY BEDROOMS & TWO FULL BATHROOMS Bedroom 1 – Features a king-sized bed, en-suite private bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink, plus a flat-screen TV and sliding glass doors leading to the back balcony & hot tub. Bedroom 2 – A queen-sized bed, flat-screen TV, and sliding glass doors providing direct access to the back balcony & hot tub. Bedroom 3 – Ideal for families or groups, featuring a bunk bed set plus a full-sized bed, along with a flat-screen TV. Each bedroom and the living room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, electronic charging outlets, and individual mini-split AC units with remote controls for personalized temperature settings. The second full bathroom is conveniently located at the end of the hallway near all three bedrooms and includes a shower/tub combination, toilet, and sink. FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN & INVITING LIVING AREA The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare homemade meals, including cookware, utensils, and modern appliances. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just enjoying a quiet morning coffee, this space is designed for convenience. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the living room, which features plush seating, a large flat-screen TV, and an open-concept design that brings everyone together. TWO SPACIOUS BALCONIES, PATIO AREA & OUTDOOR AMENTIES Front & back balconies offer plenty of seating, making them perfect for enjoying the Texas sunsets or your morning coffee. Outdoor stairs lead to the back balcony, providing additional access from the ground level. A large and spacious patio area, with ample seating and filled with hammocks for ultimate comfort. PRIVATE HOT TUB & RELAXATION The highlight of the outdoor space is the hot tub on the back balcony, just steps from the master and queen bedrooms. Whether you're unwinding after a day of exploring or soaking under the stars, this is the perfect spot to relax. With plenty of space to lounge, cook, and enjoy the outdoors, this retreat is designed for both relaxation and adventure. Your riverside getaway awaits—book your stay today! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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) ### General - Recycling - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83180000/83170600/83170551/98a66f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Patio + Close to The Square + Pet Friendly + Full Kitchen Dunbar - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 46 reviews CA $203 CA $494 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=83170551&PinnedHotelID=83170551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111450000/111443800/111443792/09f6e508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house on historic Hopkins street San Marcos with WiFi, AC Heritage - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $503 CA $891 total includes taxes & fees Dec 5 - Dec 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=111443792&PinnedHotelID=111443792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74422200/74422154/a890fdef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ❤ The Getaway - Spacious/Clean/Quiet/King Bed/Queen/Twins San Marcos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews CA $621 CA $983 total includes taxes & fees Dec 5 - Dec 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=74422154&PinnedHotelID=74422154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118740000/118739300/118739281/b90d3d5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hillcrest House is a family-friendly 3-bedroom house in the heart of San Marcos! 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There are trash cans through property Please put recycling and trash in the separated containers . ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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¢er=29.88567,-97.90385&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7CluD%60zptQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBS%40OBQBOBSBOBQDQBODOBSDODODOFODQFODOFMFQFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMHOHMHMHMHKJKHMJKJMHKJKJKJIJKLKJIJILIJILILIJILGLGLILGLELGLGNELELGNELCNELENCLCNCNELANCNANCLANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLBNBLDNDLBNDLFLDNDLFLFLDLHLFLFLFLJJFLHJHLHJHLHJJJJJHJJJJJJHLJJHLJJHJHLHLJLFNHLHLFLHNFLFNFNFLFPFLFNDNDPFNDNDNDNDRBNDNBPBPBNBRBNBP%40NBR%40P%40N%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%40RAP%3FP%3FPAN%3FRAPAPAPANARCPANCPCPCPCNCPCPENCPEPENEPELGPENENGNGNGNGNGLGNGNILGLINILGLKLILILIJKLILKJIJKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKJMFKHMHKHMHMFMFMFMHMFMDMFODMDMFODMBOFMBOBMBODMBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAMAOAOCOAMCOCOEMCOCMCOGMCOEMGMEOEMGMEMGMGMIMGMGKIMIMIKIMGKKKIMIKMKIKKKKIKKKKKIMKMIKIMIMIMIMIMIOGMIMGOGOGMGOGOGOEOGOEOGQEMEQEOCQEQCOEQCQCOCQCQCQAOCQASAOAQAQAQ%3FSAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sGY7mAA6MdpIJVTy2AnwvES23pg=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - Blanco Shoals Natural Area - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Texas State University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Rio Vista Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - San Marcos Premium Outlets - 7 min drive - 11.6 km - University of Texas at Austin - 30 min drive - 56.0 km #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 7 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive - ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive - ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬4 min drive - ‪First Watch - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lux Blanco River Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Lux Blanco River Retreat? > As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lux Blanco River Retreat on Dec 1, 2025 start from CA $251.59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Marcos-Hotels-The-River-Spot.h93223967.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Lux Blanco River Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lux Blanco River Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Lux Blanco River Retreat located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Texas State University, Blanco Shoals Natural Area, and Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcat Stadium and Bobcat Softball Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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