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The Gazebo by the Lake

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs facing a calm lake, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white headboard, multiple pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A white building with a porch, American flag, and numbered address 251.
A bakery display case with various pastries and desserts, including macarons and muffins, in a café setting.
A kitchen with a sink, a window with blinds, a towel, and a bottle of soap.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 2 guests, this cabin features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers water views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure activities like tubing and birdwatching are nearby, while golf options cater to sports enthusiasts. The property is pet-friendly and located near the Guadalupe River and Lake McQueeney.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends

    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Explore the area

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Marion, TX
  • Place, Guadalupe River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake McQueeney
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bandit Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Gazebo by the Lake

The Gazebo is shaped like it's name and has windows on every wall that lets in light and the view of the lake, country side and horses. Sit on the front porch listening to the birds with a good book sipping wine. Or sit on the very private pier watching the wildlife and listening to the leaves blow in the breeze. There is a paddle boat for you to explore the lake shore. The lake is up from the beautiful rains but no fishing for a little while to let them grow.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please keep your dogs on a leash when outdoors.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2697487vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Marion

Located in Marion, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and McKenna Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Marion, TX

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lake McQueeney - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Lake Placid - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • The Bandit Golf Club - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lake Dunlap - 14 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soufflé Cafe And Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gazebo by the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Gazebo by the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gazebo by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gazebo by the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gazebo by the Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Guadalupe River, Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid. Lake Dunlap and The Bandit Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my husband needed a little getaway!!We found this place which helped us relax with our two dogs… can’t wait for another getaway to book here again… Very clean highly recommend…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our 2 night stay in the Gabezo. Private and nice area with a small deck great for relaxing and getting away for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gazebo was very nice and clean. Very welcoming. We were glad to be able to bring our dog with us. We enjoyed the quiet setting and privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

I'd stay longer if able.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Thank you and I hope you can fish next time! I appreciate you leaving the Gazebo so clean!, Vera
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway

The area is nice and property is in good condition. Had dogs with us and they had no issues. Overall great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway

I loved this property, very nice, well equipped, peaceful, just like the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank you Angelica, it's nice to have a little quiet time during the Holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great R&R spot

Pleasant and comfortable, lovely surroundings! Would do it again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you Alyce! I am on a roll with the cleanest renters, you left the place so nice and I really appreciate that, you can come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot!

I lived sitting down by the pond, very peaceful. The gazebo was a treat in itself. I would definitely come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Sitting down by the water with the Cottonwood leaves blowing in the breeze, especially now with the weather getting cooler, is so relaxing. So happy you got to relax, Vera
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away

My daughter & I enjoyed the Gazebo. It was located in close proximity to everything we wanted to do. (15-30 miles) Nice, quiet atmosphere!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you Keri!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our stay was great! Vera is a great host, very easy to communicate with. I also had a change in travel plans a week before my stay and Vera was very easy to work with in changing my travel dates which was appreciated. Unique b&b in the peaceful country while still being close to local attractions. Very clean and comfortable. Also loved reading the history of the gazebo! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you and thank you for being such great guests, we really appreciate you leaving the Gazebo so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

We were very pleased with everything about our stay. Vera thought of everything from ice cubes to shampoo to a very comfort bed. We were also able to bring our dog. Everything was clean and comfortable. We will stay again when it is cooler weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2022
Thank you so much Millie, so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty and Comfortable in the Octogon House

This one bedroom small house is in the perfectly equipped with everything the two of us needed. The view of horses and the pond was bucolic in the country. The bed bed is comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2024
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay, Vera
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Quiet Retreat

"If you want to getaway and disconnect from the city without having to travel to far, the Gazebo is the perfect quiet retreat for 2 (plus a dog). It is cozy and has all the essentials one needs. We especially enjoyed the porch and the sounds of birds, crickets and horses and the pond. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2022
Thank you for being such wonderful guests! I'm happy you enjoyed your visit and look forward to having you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gazebo

We were having some work done on our house and wanted a weekend getaway near the Texas hill country and found this little gem on VRBO, away from the hustle and bustle from town but just a short trip to shopping resturants etc.. great place for a couples getaway, access to pond to fish or just hang out near the water. Highly recommend, its a little rustic but that is part of the charm. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you Brett, we appreciated you driving slowly for the horses and you were the ideal guests, leaving the Gazebo so clean and being so respectful of the property. Please do come back! Vera
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

This property was a great place for my wife and I to relax with our dog. We didn’t have to worry about our dog running away because the property was huge. She loved it. We used the paddle board that was was supplied on the private dock and pond. The gazebo was perfect. Had everything a couple would need. Thanks again we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2023
Thank you Steven, I'm so happy you enjoyed yourselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

I feel like this is the best kept secret in Marion; My spouse and I truly enjoyed ourselves at this getaway; He fished; I relaxed. On deck just us and no one else around, bait about 5 min away down the street. Vera's dog "D" very friendly; comes around to check out the guest then magically disappears. Looking forward to book again! I think the thing we enjoyed the most was the serenity we can't find in a big City! Thanks again Vera for a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you Marie, you and your husband are so warm and friendly, it was our pleasure to have you as guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

My wife and I needed a place to stay with our two dogs . This has plenty of open space to walk them around. The pond there is nice and has a paddle boat you can use. It gets pitch black at night so bring a flashlight! The cabin is cozy at night but was a little warm in the afternoon. The owner said she is already working to improve this. Overall a good choice for a country getaway for the weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2022
Thank you Joshua, the 105 days were a little hard on the A.C., even my home was having a hard time keeping it cool but I did have an additional unit put in on the bathroom side of the Gazebo and have not had any complaints. It was a pleasure having you and I hope you do come back this fall!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Hidden Gem

If I could give it more stars I would. This was an absolutely fabulous experience. The location is so perfect for any activity you’re looking for. Tubing, ghost hunts, river walk, caverns, and small little towns. If you’re looking to experience everything these cities have to offer but want to have that country feel. This is the perfect place. Loved loved loved….Will return so many more things to see and all within 30 mins. The host was kind, attentive, easily accessible. Had everything we needed from coffee to bug spray…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2024
Thank you Cassandra, You guys really made the most out of your trip, I want to go on vacation with you! We look forward to having you again, Vera
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute place awkward owner

This little gazebo was in a great location out in the country and perfect for our dogs. It was clean and comfortable with lots of nice amenities. We would of considered staying here again if not for the owner. Before we arrived she was attentive and accommodating by allowing us to shift our dates but while we were there she watched our every move. There is a one lane gravel drive leading up to the gazebo with pasture all around. From the gravel drive to the gazebo is some flagstone layed for stepping stones. The morning after we arrived we weee l going to town and I turned around in the pasture and realized we had forgotten something so I pulled around up to the door still in the dirt. When coming back toward the gravel road I was intentional in avoiding the flagstone walkway. Within 30 seconds I had a message saying I hope you didn’t crack that flagstone! Within 10 minutes of us checking out she sent a message saying that 2 stones were cracked and she was sending me a bill. I explained that our car never touched the stone! I was shocked. At one point during our stay she sent me a message asking if I lost something because she saw me waking around the gazebo area. I feel like she just sat at her house watching us out her window! It was very uncomfortable, I felt like we had to walk on eggshells. We have stayed at many VRBOs and I have never experienced something like this!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Well, you heard the lady. "This little gazebo was in a great location out in the country and perfect for our dogs. It was clean and comfortable with lots of nice amenities. We would of considered staying here again." The only complaint is that I and my employee saw her drive off the road and over my walk way with her car. VRBO states "You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay." And as for timelines, I am at the barn during the day, outside where I can see the back of the Gazebo and road, it was noon when she drove over the walkway, so I was not spying, it was hard to miss a car driving where it should not be, and the day she was leaving, again I am out at the barn, she sent me a message that they were getting on the road/checking out and started to drive down the road and then came back and was looking all over the grounds by the Gazebo, so I think any host would ask if they lost something. I found a gold and diamond watch and mailed it back to another guest. Also, it was over an hour and a half before I checked the Gazebo and saw the stones, not 10 minutes. VRBO has messages recorded with timelines.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity just outside New Braunfels

Beautiful property with all the necessities! The pond is gorgeous. Such a cozy spot for a weekend (or more!) and Vera, you were so thoughtful and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country stay

This place is very nice. Secluded (country like feeling) but not far from the city! Great host, the property is a plus with a beautiful lakeside scenery. Paddle boat is available to use in the lake. Very homelike feeling. The bed is very comfortable and It also has all the conveniences of a home. Great place to stay, will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you Jason, we look forward to having you again, you were the perfect guest!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
Hi Linda, I'm sorry the Gazebo wasn't up to your standards for some reason? Maybe it is because of not having a BBQ pit? But you were an excellent guest and left the Gazebo beautiful and were very respectful of the rules and property and please let me know what I need for you to give me a 5 star, thank you, Vera

About the host

Hosted by Vera

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Hello! After nearly 4 decades of training, showing horses at my facility we are now only hosting a few horses for training and have decided to open the property so that others can enjoy the beautiful man made lake, wildlife and native plants that my students have been enjoying for years.

Why they chose this property

The Gazebo was formerly a home to grounds keepers and has been newly renovated from top to bottom for our guests to enjoy a relaxing, comfortable stay. You can sit on the front porch enjoying the shade of the large tree while looking out onto the pasture and lake by day or by the fairy lights at night. The Gazebo is private and away from close neighbors.

What makes this property unique

There is a private pier for you to enjoy the lake with Adirondack chairs and a table for eating. And a pedal boat, use it to fish (if you prepaid) or to sit on the water with the shade cover up, or a cool evening ride.

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