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Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun

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A fire pit with chairs arranged around it in a grassy area near a river, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a dining table, and a large window with a view.
A riverside area with a concrete platform, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A traditional dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a grey armchair, a blue ottoman, and a small table with a plant.

Reviews

9.6 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to San Marcos River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Martindale, TX
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bunk Area

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Martindale

Located in Martindale, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Commemorative Air Force Exhibit and Charles S. Cock House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Martindale, TX

What's nearby

  • San Marcos River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Texas State University - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 12 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottonseed Falls I River Access, Family fun located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from San Marcos River and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Three Dudes Winery. Bobcat Ballpark and Redwood Arena are also within 6 miles (10 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. 66 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay because of the location, back porch, river access and plenty of room to get away to work on a puzzle or read if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying at The Retreat at Cottonseed Falls and for the great review. I’m glad the location, back porch, river access, and roomy layout gave you a peaceful spot to work on a puzzle or read. We’d love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great! The electronic lock on the door was not working after we returned home from dinner one night, called and were immediately assisted and issued was resolved promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed that little piece of heaven. We hope to come back for years to come and make many memories there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! It means the world to us to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found your own little piece of heaven here. We would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back for many years to come and be part of creating wonderful memories with your loved ones. We can’t wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice with plenty of amenities. Close to the river. Amazing view from the back porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the home and found it well-equipped with plenty of amenities. It’s great to hear the location near the river and the amazing view from the back porch stood out during your stay. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The river access is the best! Great spot on the river, walk right in, swim or lounge in the water. There is an access gate to the left side of the property that allows you to drive vehicles to the river edge. The house is nice, always clean, spacious, comfortably sleeps 7, more if you have couples in the 2 private rooms that have King beds. One of the private rooms, the big one off of the living room, has poor air conditioning, one vent for the whole big room. It can get fairly warm in there, the rest of the house is nice and cool. The couches in the living room need to be replaced, they are old and sit really low and a bigger TV would be optimal. Nice kitchen area. The place is great though overall, with the river access being A. We have rented this house 3x and will continue to rent each summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Thank you for returning to The Retreat at Cottonseed Falls and for the thoughtful review. We're glad you love the river access and found the house clean, spacious, and well suited for your group. I appreciate the feedback about the large bedroom’s air conditioning and the living room furniture/TV — I’ll pass those notes along to the owner and maintenance team for evaluation. We truly value your continued loyalty and look forward to hosting you again next summer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Great spot on the river, accomadations average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay

The scenery is gorgeous and we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2020
Great feedback! Thank you, HCPL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location for family gathering!

this home is so convenient to San Marcos and amazing river front location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the convenient location and beautiful riverfront setting — it's truly a special spot. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. It was perfect for kids with a bunk bed room and play area including a doll house our girls loved. The river was shaded with shallow and deep areas. House had plenty of space and everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the kids enjoyed the bunk bed room, play area, and especially the dollhouse. It’s great that the river and spacious house added to your perfect family getaway. We’d love to welcome you all back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spacious and interesting property.

Loved our stay. Property is bigger and nicer than it looked in the listing. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear the property exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed your stay. We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay

River was nice and house is as advertised.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Yay Terrie! Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate and value your feedback. You were a delight to have and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Hill Country Premier Lodging
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing & Kayaking

Our family had a great trip at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Yay Michelle!! Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate and value your feedback. You were a delight to have and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Hill Country Premier Lodging
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this property

This is our 3rd year visiting this house and we absolutely love it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you stay with us again soon! Thank you, HCPL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

If you are looking for a fun house on the river for your family, this is the place to pick. We have stayed the last 5 years and is great everytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Yay! Thank you, Matthew, for staying with us every year and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate and value your feedback. You were a delight to have and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Hill Country Premier Lodging
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sam Marcos Thanksgiving

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2020
Wonderful feedback! Thank you, HCPL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome riverside location

Very cool house. Great back deck.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The house is the perfect location for a relaxing family get away. My boys love playing in the river and fishing. I enjoyed reading books on the back patio. Thanks for sharing your home
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic River Retreat

Beautiful property with excellent and mostly private river access. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed the property and the mostly private river access—it really is a special spot. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River weekend

Great, spacious house for a river weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverside

Very nice place, beautiful property. Great access to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2022
Hi Dudley! Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate and value your feedback. You were a delight to have and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Hill Country Premier Lodging
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Did not deal with host, but property management company. They were very responsive, and helped me change the number of guests at the last minute. Very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear our property management team was responsive and able to assist with the guest count change on short notice. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best experience

Everything was exactly as stated and better. Will definitely stay again if welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
Thank you for your review. You were a delight to host. You are welcome back anytime, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

River Stay

Fun Stay. Nice House. A little off the beaten path. Worked well for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you can come back another time. Thank you, HCPL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

pictures do not do this property justice - it was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you stay with us again soon! Thank you, HCPL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat in Martindale

This property is well situated on the river with great access and basically the whole river to yourself. Huge cypress trees shade most of the river and immediate shores. A beautiful setting. The house is great for family and friends. We enjoyed our stay and will return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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