Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa!

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A modern house with a stone exterior, large glass windows, and a wooden deck.
A swimming pool with a stone border, surrounded by grass and trees.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the kitchen and dining area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large dining table with chairs.
A house with a deck, surrounded by trees, and four Adirondack chairs facing a fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 104 bedrooms6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Loft Bedroom #1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa!

Everything you need to get away, but without having to drive hours off the beaten path to get there. At Burning Creek you will have exclusive use of the 15 acres, private home and pool and spa (seasonal, see details below).

An open floor plan provides a common living area with an 1880's Harvest Table, efficient kitchen, and comfortable living room all pulled together by a Danish wood-burning stove. The kitchen includes a gas cooktop, vented microwave, full-size electric oven, toaster oven, stainless appliances, a refrigerator, and fully stocked cabinets with cookware and dinner ware. The coffee bar includes a drip coffee maker, Kuerig, and French press. This kitchen has everything you need to cook and serve dinner at a "harvest table" that seats 8 to 10 friends and family.

Amenities include WiFi, Smart TV (with apps like Netflix, etc.), LG soundbar with Bluetooth for music, central heat/air, washer/dryer, Danish wood burning stove, 2 en suite bathrooms with walk in showers and high-end linens. A third shower with privacy and hot water is located outside for a true 'summer-in-Texas' experience.

The house comfortably sleeps 10 people in the following arrangement:
Bedroom #1 - King Bed
Bedroom #2: King Bed
Bedroom #3 (loft): One regular Twin bed, one convertible Twin bed that pulls out to make into a King (two identical mattresses lay side by side on the same platform) - Accessed via steep stairs that should be used like a ladder
Bedroom #4 (loft): One regular Twin bed, one convertible Twin bed that pulls out to make into a King (two identical mattresses lay side by side on the same platform) - Accessed via stairs that should be used like a ladder.

One of the bedrooms has a comfortable desk and chair with a large monitor that can connect to laptops with the provided cable. The second downstairs bedroom also has a desk and chair.

Connect with nature! Lay out by the private pool. Soak in the hot tub during cool weather. Take a walk outside. The landscape is designed to be in tune with the natural environment using xeriscaping principles. You will find huge shade trees surrounding the cabin and a sparkling pool with large deck overlooking the hill country landscape. The back porch is a great place to relax with friends. A fire pit nearby beckons gatherings most of the year. Follow the flagstone path and soak in the hot tub under the café lights. Relax while you pass the hours with a good book, a sip of iced tea, or grill up some steaks and have a glass of wine. Off the back porch there's a great chance you'll see deer, fox, coyote, armadillo, a flock of turkeys and other interesting wildlife pass along the creeks. There is a propane gas grill, a gas fire pit (pool deck), wood burning fire pit (across the creek from the house) and table and chairs for gathering or lounging out back.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
The pool is unfenced: actively supervise children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Trash bins are located at the street near the entry gate
Thermostat back to Auto
Key back in the lockbox, gate locked behind you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The pool is unfenced — please actively supervise children and non-swimmers, and never leave kids unattended outdoors
No Spray Tans in the Hot Tub. The tan chemical comes off and stains the spa walls. A fee of $100 will be assessed for damage related to spray tans.
No Glitter, Confetti, or placing tape or hooks on the walls. No onsite medical procedures including injectable 'parties'.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1625280vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Marcos River and Blue Hole Regional Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Soccer Complex or San Marcos Academy Baseball Field. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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San Marcos, TX

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 17 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min drive
  • McDonald’s
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bill Miller Bar-B-Q - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Estate in DWELL mag! Burning Creek Hill Country Retreat w/ Pool & Spa! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of San Marcos Premium Outlets, Riley's Tavern and Riley's Tavern, Farm to Market Road 1102, New Braunfels, Tx, Usa. Happy Cow Bar & Grill and Purgatory Creek Natural Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as advertised. Host was very friendly and cooperative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property for a small or larger group. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stevie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was told this place is magical and my goodness was she right! We absolutely loved staying in the house. Expectations were exceeded and we will absolutely be back!! All the wildlife we saw on this property was mind blowing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home, we enjoyed it especially seeing deer and even an owl!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family stay, secluded but accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hill country retreat. Kids loved the baby dear, lofts and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb setting, comfortable accommodations, a great option for a nice family trip! Everything was clean, pool ready for us, even a large amount of beach towels was available for us to use. Pretty decor, comfy beds, great kitchen, and incredible deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thanks for a great review! We were happy to host you and the family. Please come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina H.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful property with quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5-star property! Secluded but easy to find. Wonderful design and updates. Loved the house, pool and fire pit. The owner was not only accessible but very responsive.Worth every penny! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth K.

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

Beautiful country stay!

Great for both country lovers and design junkies!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and residence is gorgeous! Very quiet and peaceful. There ended up being seven of us staying for a bachelorette and we fit very comfortably!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra L.

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

Perfect Hideaway

Perfect place for family to connect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

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

Best VRBO experience

My family uses VRBO often for gatherings and vacations. This was my favorite easily, location is secluded but close to town, pool and hot tub plus fire pits are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Beautiful Private Property

The house and property are perfect. Had a great time. We would love to stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Please come back and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Beautiful house

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It's just as described in the listing. Enjoyed our trip so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan V.

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

Great property

The property was awesome, and very well set up. Perfect for a lot of time outdoors. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cutter B.

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

Friend river trip

The property was awesome. We loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful home on acreage. The house was very comfortable, peaceful, and private—exactly what we needed during our visit. Due to a short stay for my son’s college graduation, we didn’t get the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor spaces as much as we would have liked.That said, the home was a perfect place to relax after a busy day. The property manager was truly a blessing to work with—responsive, kind, and very accommodating, which made the entire experience even better.We would absolutely love to return in the future when we can fully enjoy everything the property has to offer and would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable and private retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALFONSO C.

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

Take me to Texas

This is the second time our family has rented this property. It really is so peaceful and relaxing. Love it here. The views are awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Great time!

We had the kids and their families over thanksgiving meet here. It was a great time and the kids loved running around exploring, making s’mores around the bon fire, and enjoying the hot tub. All the adults loved it too! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrei K.

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

Little Piece of Heaven

Great getaway !! If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the place !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Glad you enjoyed the serenity of the place. We find it hard to leave when we are there for this very reason! Please come back and join us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Lovely visit!

We had a great time staying here with friends. It offered plenty of space outside for all our kids to explore, climb trees, and wear themselves out. :) The beds were comfy and we loved the fire pit!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

great, again

Lovely property. Dorothy is great host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
We are so glad to have you! You guys are special guests to us. Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

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

Hill Country Hideaway

The use of space in the home is so efficient and the wraparound windows bring the outdoors in. It is so beautifully decorated and designed. It is a great hub for day trips. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thank you Molly! We'd love to have you back. We are so glad you enjoyed the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer l.

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

Perfect Space

We had the best time, the property is incredible. Although the weather shifted a little the kids spent lots of time in the pool, loved the loft, the adults enjoyed the hot tub, the outdoor shower was cool. It was a great space for our family to get together- thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dorothy Hickerson

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We are a family of 4 that loves to travel. This home is our labor of love and we are so happy to share it with with guests from near and far . We are excited to welcome you as our guests.

Why they chose this property

This house is minutes from the San Marcos outlet malls, restaurants, Target, Schlitterbahn, New Braunfels, Gruene, San Marcos and river fun. Enjoy all the conveniences, but experience life in the country. The house is set on 15 acres with a lovely pool and heated spa and offers vacationers the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

From the moment you drive in from the front gate, you'll feel yourself relax and unwind. This beautiful home comfortably sleeps two families or groups of friends with lots of living space both indoors and out. Enjoy the sparkling pool, heated spa, wildlife and country views.

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