Paradise on the River - Guest House
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$150/night - Weekday special 150.per night groups of 4 or less
5-15-13 thru end of may 2013
2 night min. Mon - Thurs Only
Overview
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Per night | $150 - $225 |
| Per week | $700 - $1,200 |
| Type: | Guesthouse |
Description of the San Marcos vacation guesthouse rental
Pleasantly inviting, this 2B/2/B enchantment is nestled on 1 acre of woods off a private drive on the healing crystal clear San Marcos river shaded with majestic cypress trees.
On the banks of the river you can have a picnic,BBQ, have a campfire, try out the natural healing clay similiar to those you have at a spa, do some star gazing, or just relax in the peaceful surroundings. There are a couple of hammocks to enhance your relaxation along with a several tubes for tubing and a boogie board for floating down the rapids. Spencers Canoes(Shady grove camp ground) is just up stream for convenient canoe rentals.
The river offers fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and other water sports. This place resembles a resort that is fun, relaxing and affordable where many guests return yearly for their vacation.
Other options include: Band for Hire for your private party.
Therapeutic massage available with prior notice.
Also consider having your honeymoon here or even your wedding on the banks of the beautiful river if your having a small or medium size gathering. We have many package deals to offer that include professional musicians to perform for the ceremony as well as a four piece band for your reception.
Packages start as low as 1,200 for staying 2 nights and offering musicians,ordained minister and renting chairs. Looking for a place to have a family reunion?
Area Information
30 minutes from Formula 1 racetrack(Circuit of America's just off 130 Tollway.
San Marcos Outlet Mall-Tanger Outlet - 10 mins. away -Take the back way (Old Bastrop Hwy)
Schliterbaun water park in New Branfels- 30 miles
Canyon Lake- 45 miles
Many golf courses in the area- Quail Creek Country Club
Aquarena Springs- Glass bottom boats and glass bottom kyaks.
Martindale- custom home furniture outlet.
Cabellas in Buda
Gruene Hall in Historic Gruene
Sky Diving in Fentress
Wonder World Cave in San Marcos
Cotton Seed Cafe & Deli just off Hwy 80 in Martindale- upscale but not too fancy- best service and homemade cooking! Family owned.
Famous BBQ joints- Fuschacks in San Marcos
Lockhart offers Theatre- and many great BBQ restaurants and Live music @ Chisholm Trail and Gas light Theatre.
Other music venues- Austin- Live Music capital!
Wineries are becoming popular all over Tx and you can find many within a 20 mile radius-or along the Hill Country back roads.
Seguin is also another town close by that is known for their theatre for the arts.
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Rates
| Begins | Ends | Week Night |
Weekend Night |
Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
| Nov 19 2011 | Dec 01 2013 | $200 | $200 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| May 01 2013 | Sep 30 2013 | $220 | $225 | $1,200 | $1,800 | 2 Nights |
| Dec 01 2013 | Feb 28 2014 | $150 | $160 | $700 | $1,600 | 2 Nights |
| Mar 01 2014 | Apr 30 2014 | $200 | $200 | $1,000 | - | 2 Nights |
| Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 12 a.m. | ||||||
| Deposits: if staying 2 nights -pay one night stay deposit if staying 1 week -pay 400.00 deposit or 1/2 of rent | ||||||
| Payment Options: Money Order, Personal Check | ||||||
| Other Fees: Please no day guests without prior consent. Additional charges with groups larger than 6 people. Add $10. per extra person per day if more than 6 guests add $20 extra for week(per person) for more than 2 guests in winter add $10 extra for dogs per day during seasonal months or $50 per month during winter Leave house as found or optional cleaning service- $75.00 We wash sheets, linens, towels and make the beds. | ||||||
Amenities
Beds
- 2 King Beds
- 1 Sofa Bed
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Dock/Boat Slip
- High Speed Internet
- Porch
- Beach Chairs
- Full Kitchen
- Linens Provided
- View (Water)
- Beach Towels
- Hardwood Floors
- Parking Included
- Waterfront
- Deck
- Heating
- Pet Friendly
Appliances
- Alarm Clock
- DVD Player
- Oven
- TV (Antenna)
- Blender
- Dishwasher
- Radio
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Hair Dryer
- Refrigerator (Full)
- Toaster
- Ceiling Fan
- Ice Maker
- Stereo
- VCR
- Charcoal Grill
- Iron
- Stove
- Washer/Dryer
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
Activities
- Bicycling
(onsite) - Children's Pool
(5 miles) - Shopping Area
(5 miles) - Beach
(25 miles) - Canoeing
(onsite) - Golf
(5 miles) - Tennis
(5 miles) - Lake
(25 miles) - Fishing
(onsite) - Grocery Store
(5 miles) - Water Skiing
(5 miles) - Theme Park
(25 miles) - Kayaking
(onsite) - Hiking
(5 miles) - Movie Theater
(6 miles) - Water Park
(25 miles) - Live Entertainment
(onsite) - Park
(5 miles) - Amusement Park
(10 miles) - Windsurfing
(25 miles) - Scuba Diving
(onsite) - Playground
(5 miles) - Gym/Fitness Center
(10 miles) - Winery
(25 miles) - Snorkeling
(onsite) - Restaurant
(5 miles) - Volleyball Court
(10 miles) - Zoo
(25 miles) - Bowling
(5 miles)
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
600 count sheets, cotton and flannel. One of the king beds has a Tempurpedic mattress.
Now opened- Cotton Seed Rapids Cafe and Deli off Hwy 80 in Martindale.
Reviews for this vacation guesthouse rental in San Marcos, Texas
Stacy Adams
Austin, TX
Best Get Away Ever!
September 15, 2012
We just spent the weekend at this cute home in celebration of my husbands 50th birthday. We took are dogs, canoe and kayak. The house had everything we needed and we felt at home. The river is amazing. This is something everyone should experience. Close enough to town, but at night the stars were awesome!
Raye Ann Liescheski
Richmond, Texas
Great place for a get-together!
August 18, 2012
This was the perfect setting for our family to celebrate my son's graduation from Texas State. The kitchen and living room are very spacious. Also, the mattress in the master bedroom is extremely comfortable! Nice river access as well.

Stacy Nichols
Texas
Paradise - visted
July 29, 2012
Our vacation was great! The house is wonderful and the river provided the perfect setting for my family to create life-long summer vacation memories. We met and talked with several Bella Vista Lane residents, the couple that prepare the house for guests, and the gentleman that removes the recyclable items. Each person was friendly and added to our trip. We will always treasure our time at your wonderful house on the river. Thank you. stacy

Mike and Melanie Garza
Lubbock, Texas
Truly A Paridise!!!
June 26, 2012
This is the 5th year for my family to stay at this paridise..We always have such a wonderful time and it is truly an experience that we look forward to every year.. Thank you Marilisa and Tanner from the Garza Family
Janice Kay Cannon
Baytown, TX USA
River Hideaway
May 31, 2012
My family had a wonderful time at this guest house. The house is furnished with everything you need and the riverfront is one of my favorite spots on the San Marcos River. I look forward to my return!!
Sherry Rutledge Knutson
Mansfield, Tx

Alex Ledsinger
Houston, Texas
Nice, Clean, Great River Access
August 30, 2011
House was nice and clean upon arrival. Excellent river access, walk right into the river, or jump in from the cliff behind the house, an easy 25ft jump, but be careful! Good fishing in the same spot where you jump in, nice and deep there. The house is fairly remote, your GPS will not get you there. My GPS got me right to the dirt road that you turn on to get to the house. The house is small but nice. 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. 1 King bed, 2 twin beds and a futon in the living room that can be used as a fourth bed. Good for a family or for a small group. Kitchen has up to date appliances, outside has a gas grill and separate smoker. The house also has a canoe, 5 or 6 tubes for river floating and life jackets. The only drawback was no cable/satellite or antenna for the nice flat screen tv. I did speak with the owner who said he would get that addressed. No big deal though, too much to do other than watch tv. Overall great house and friendly owner. We will rent this place again.
Jan Thompson
Cedar Park,Tx USA
Paradise Was Great!!!
August 24, 2011
We had a great time tubing down the river and site seeing.......I have stayed before with other friends and had to come back with some more to enjoy the place again...... We will be back again in the future.... Thanks for the great place to get away........ Jan Thompson
Clydeen Shaw Johnson
Kenedy, TX
River House Rave
June 8, 2011
The river house is everything it says it is and more...had my daughter's graduation party there when she graduated from Texas State last month. The house is cozy and comfortable and ready to entertain. Great ambiance. Everyone who came to the gathering thought it was the best idea we ever had! This spot on the river is amazing! The kids floated the river from downtown Martindale...lazy 45 minute float...back to our sandy little beach area. Perfecto. Loved the cypress trees as well as the peacocks and owls. This place is a jewel...we will happily return! Thanks again Marilisa and Rhea! You are a delight as well...happy to have made your acquaintance!
Penny Muckleroy
San Antonio Texas
Beautiful
January 31, 2011
We rented this house so we could be close to our convention. It is awesome. The house was so nice, very comfortable with all the extras you have a home. You don't need to bring anything but your clothes to enjoy this little house. We didn't see the river until we were getting ready to leave. OH MY! it was like opening a window and stepping into heaven. What a beautiful spot. We saw peacocks, a herring fishing, red birds, and much more. The flowing river is beautiful to watch and relaxing to listen to. The owners have gone out of their way to offer their guests a LITTLE BIT EXTRA. I've stayed at a number of vacation homes and none of them have offered the warmth, beauty, and comfort of this house. The owners are to be commended. We plan to come back for a team party when the weather warms up. I highly recommend this place to anyone needing a place to stay in the San Marcos area.

David
Sugarland,Tx
Just right!
August 25, 2010
Thank you very much Tanner for letting me and my family use your beautiful house and property. If I had the money, I would definitely make you an offer on it. Really though, it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely use you again for a vacation rental. The place is perfect to just relax for the weekend and get away from the stresses of everyday life. If I had more time off from work and school I would love to stay a week or two. I hope you hold this treasure for years to come as we have seen many vacation spots disappear to commercial and private properties over the years. Thanks again, you guys are great and very very reasonable on the price. I think I may have to reserve now for the same time next year.
Owner's reply:
David, So glad you had such a lovely encounter at the property. Summer will be here again before you know it and the river is flowing very nicely. Though we had to adjust our rates a little, its still very resonable especially for all the ammenities. Cheers and see you soon. Tanner, ML and Raeh

Richard Murphy
Spring, TX

mabel
kingwood, tx

Lisa Montalvo
Lake Jackson, TX
Relaxing
June 8, 2010
This was our first time to stay at this house and we had a great time. Very relaxing sitting by the River. We'll be back.

James Hogue
Houston, Texas

Terry Futschik
Stafford, Texas

Richard Murphy
The Woodlands, TX
Great place
August 13, 2009
The accommodations were great but the river access was fantastic. We spent every afternoon in the water enjoying the San Marcos River. We can't wait for next year.

Bonnie
Houston Tx
great
July 10, 2009
It's a very quiet neighborhood. River was great for swimming with a secluded feeling and very private. Even on Saturday we only saw three groups of tubers. It's a great place if you have small children. The house is very convenient to San Marcos and area attractions and the owners were easy to work with.

Sylvia Valle
USA
Relaxing
March 23, 2009
It was very relaxing and quiet atmosphere especially when we did not have a working TV. It was a comfortable setting.

Garrett Pierce
Houston, TX
Great Place
October 22, 2008
Had a relaxing week at this great little place on the crystal clear San Marcos river. Lots to do in the area around San Marcos, New Braunfels, Gruene, wish we had more time.

Kirk and Pam
Sugar Land, TX
Beautiful!
October 10, 2008
Perfect place to spend a week on the San Marcos river and enjoy this part of the Texas Hill Country. Aquarena Springs, Sea World, The Bertram Flyer... and the San Marcos river. Highly recommended!

jcharles
houston, texas
The Best for Rest
August 14, 2008
Very serene and private. Beautiful natural Hill Country landscape with easy river access. Love the wildlife, rabbits, owls, peacocks, etc. Best place to get away from the noise and lights of the city.

Stephanie
Houston, TX
WONDERFUL!!!!
August 14, 2008
This place was a wonderful place to stay, get away and unwind. I took my 3 nephews, all under the age of 9 and we had a blast. The house was clean and cosy and the river was breath taking. I am looking forward to going back at least once a year and encourage all who need a little peace and quiet, to visit. Thanks Tanner and Marilisa!

Julie Gibson
Houston Texas

Bernie and Mary Jo LaHaie
Cheboygan, MI USA
Peaceful River House
May 13, 2008
This comfortable guest house in a quiet country setting was truely a vacation for us as a mature couple and our one night guests. All the conveniences of home in a relaxed setting. We will do this again soon.
Owner Supplied Testimonials

We had a devine time staying at your home in Martindale. It was wonderful to pull into Austin sunday evening well rested and inspired from the beauty that unfolded throughout our stay- you have a beautiful family- and genuine neighbors- who added to the magical weekend.
Thanks a million for everything.
Kimery
Thanks for the Holiday, we had a lovely stay at your house and all and all we got about 6 fish one about 10 minutes after we arrived and that kept the kids involved thereon! You have a lovely house and we really enjoyed San Marcos as well. Thank you, Lynn Esson
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