Hill Country Cottage | Near River & Lake, Deck, Sleeps 10, Family-Friendly

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A modern kitchen with dark wood flooring, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A white house with a front porch, a wooden door, and a window with a wooden frame.
A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in dishwasher. There is a window with curtains, a hanging light fixture, and a chair near the window.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a white refrigerator, a black countertop, and a ceiling fan.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Guadalupe River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Canyon Lake, TX
  • Place, Guadalupe River
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canyon Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Bunk Beds

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake is home to this cottage. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Ready for a night out? Consider Whitewater Amphitheatre and Devil's Backbone Tavern. Kayaking, water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Canyon Lake, TX

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Canyon Lake - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 43 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Texas State University - 49 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 34 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupbearer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Country Cottage | Near River & Lake, Deck, Sleeps 10, Family-Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hill Country Cottage | Near River & Lake, Deck, Sleeps 10, Family-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hill Country Cottage | Near River & Lake, Deck, Sleeps 10, Family-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Country Cottage | Near River & Lake, Deck, Sleeps 10, Family-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hill Country Cottage | Near River & Lake, Deck, Sleeps 10, Family-Friendly located?

Situated in Canyon Lake, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Guadalupe River, Overlook Park and Canyon Lake Gorge. Canyon Lake and Whitewater Amphitheatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well kept and close to everything! Really enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and found the property both well-kept and conveniently located. We’d love to welcome you back to the Hill Country again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time in the Hill Country!

Nice getaway and well located to fun locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Location was awesome, right near a float and tube rental, and close to canyon lake. Entire group enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear that the location worked out perfectly for your group and that you enjoyed being close to the float and tube rentals, as well as Canyon Lake. We’d love to welcome you back for another great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guadalupe Getaway Weekend

Great location, minutes from everywhere we needed to be - WhiteWater and The Shanty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 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, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a weekend getaway float trip

This little house was perfect for our group, very close to several floating options & a couple of places to eat, including right near Granny D's! The back deck was nice to relax on the cool nights & beds were comfortable. Would stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you can come back soon. Thank you, HCPL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

Great place for 2 families with kids. Close to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Our stay was great It was exactly what we were looking for. Communication was great, answering questions about the property prior to renting. Beautiful place.
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you can come back soon! Thank you, HCPL
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Location was perfect, only 1 mile from wedding venue. Beds were comfortable and house was clean. Only drawback was water pressure but we made do.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location and that the comfort and cleanliness of the house met your expectations. We appreciate your mention of the water pressure and will look into it to ensure future stays are even better. We hope to welcome you back for another comfortable stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice area

Very convenient distance from lake and the river. Its a small home but it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2024
We're delighted you found our home perfect for your needs. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy escape

We had to plan a very quick weekend when our plans changed thanks to hurricane Beryl. Found this listing and it was great. Very clean. We were very comfortable and close to Canyon Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was run down. The floors were uneven and broken. The doors wouldnt close because they were to small for the door frames. All the sheets had stains on them. There where holes in the walls and most of the curtains were torn down. The pictures of the place where old and hid alot. Also the grounds were all torn up it was hard to even drive in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the home did not meet your expectations and that you experienced concerns with the condition of the property. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we will be sharing your comments with our team to review the maintenance, cleanliness, and listing accuracy. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Need a Few Perks

The house was fine - in a nice area. Upon arriving, not a water bottle or even enough coffee to make one small pot. It is the little things that make people happy. But overall, I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2025
Thank you for your feedback — we're glad you enjoyed the area and would consider staying again! We appreciate your note about the small touches like coffee and water to improve future stays.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beware of the water

The house is cute and clean, you can tell it's freshly remodeled, although a lot of the renovations are very rough and clearly not professionally done. We enjoyed our stay. The location is a bit dangerous, right on the main road, lots of road traffic noise. The one thing that would make me not choose this house again was the water smell. The owner says it's Sulphur in the well water. Whatever it is, it smells like sewer and rotten eggs. Whenever you use the sink or toilet there's an overwhelming stench. I could not bring myself to use it to brush my teeth so I needed bottled water. I did have to use the shower but again it was awful. The smell did not last on me or in my hair but the smell made me nauseous. I contacted the owner who assured me it was "typically not a health concern."
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found our house cute and clean. We understand your concerns about the location and the water smell, and we're sorry for any inconvenience this caused. Please rest assured that the sulphur smell in the water is very common in the hill country. We appreciate your understanding and hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Okay overall...

I give my stay this past weekend at Guadalupe Getaway in Canyon Lake a 4 out of 5 rating. The property on the other hand, I would give a 3 out of 5. We loved the location! It was convenient to anywhere we wanted to be, including the wedding we were there for. The property could have had some improvements. The entry road was not leveled and a little difficult to get through. The water in the house had a particular smell to it, almost rotten, and had a yellowish hue to it. It was very discomforting to shower sometimes, and the toilet bowl water was yellow, even after flushing. The owner specified for us to wash dishes that were used, but the water pressure in the kitchen was light and trickling. There could have been more shades on some the windows and doors to offer more privacy. Anybody with binoculars from a distance could've seen into the kitchen, master bedroom, and one other bedroom. Also, one of doors to the shared restroom didn't lock. This was an inconvenience. I would not mind staying here again if things mentioned were updated. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you liked the location and appreciate your comments about the property. We’ll look into the water quality, entry road, and privacy issues you mentioned to make improvements. We hope to host you again and provide a better experience next time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

It was okay, but disappointed

During our visit to the house this week, we encountered several issues that we brought to the attention of the property manager after we left. To begin, the grounds appear to have been neglected. The grass was significantly overgrown, and the rose bushes had extended across the porch area. As one of our guests has a rose allergy, I took it upon myself to trim the bushes for their safety. Additionally, there was a notable ant infestation near the porch entrance.Around the property and along the fence line, several dead branches were observed. Inside the house, it seemed that a thorough cleaning had not been done recently—there were numerous dead insects, including some on the bedsheets. The room with the bunk beds also lacked curtains, offering no privacy.In the Jack and Jill bathroom, we found and removed a substantial hair clog. Another bathroom had a similar issue, though it was less severe. Lastly, the dryer’s lint tray had not been emptied.Additionally, on our third day at the property, a "For Sale" sign was placed outside. When we contacted the management company, we were told we would receive a call back. Instead, the following morning we received a text stating that it was nothing to be concerned about. This lack of clear and timely communication was disappointing.We hope these items can be addressed to improve the experience for future guests.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. Your comments have been shared with the team so that these concerns, especially around cleanliness, landscaping, and communication, can be promptly addressed. We’re committed to improving the experience for future guests and sincerely regret that your stay did not meet expectations.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Not a Hilton

Cottage was nice and big for our group. We were there for our Daughter's wedding, and very close to venue so several people stopped by throughout the week so plenty of room to sit for a cup of coffee. The coffee pot was for ground coffee, no Kuerig. Water in the kitchen only trickled so dish washer didn't work so we had to wash dishes in the bathroom. Back porch view had some stacks of old pallets and storage area. BUT there were deer in the field every day which was fun to see. The bedrooms did not have sufficient curtains so lacked enough privacy. Even living room drapes did not close completely. You could still gain total darkness in bedrooms to sleep, no outdoor light pollution. If there during the week there was quite a bit of road noise and business across street started with construction vehicles early. Back bedroom was much quieter. Cottage was very clean, the mattresses and pillows were clean. Mattresses were firm and beds were squeaky. Refrigerator has broken shelves but plenty big to hold soda and snacks. AC and Heat both worked well. Shower was fine be sure to look under sink for soap and shampoo and hair dryer etc. Washer and dryer worked well, I washed all the linens due to personal allergies. Dollar General close. Several bars, restaurants and gas stations close. Wanted to try Ganny D for breakfast on Wednesday morning at 9am. They were so packed they asked us to wait outside for 30 minutes. It was too cold so we went elsewhere. Wicked Pizza was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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