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Spacious and Beautiful Riverfront Home!

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Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21348 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Martindale, TX
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Martindale

With a stay at this vacation home in Martindale, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Texas State University and San Marcos River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.7 mi (22 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Three Dudes Winery.

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Texas State University - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 19 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪China Palace - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fazoli's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious and Beautiful Riverfront Home!

Hillcrest Treehouse on the San Marcos River is the ideal family getaway. Nestled on a wooded 2 acres hillside, the Treehouse is the perfect blend of luxury and rustic charm. The 3750 sqft. home features two master bedrooms with private bathrooms. The top master offers a large walk in closet, a gorgeous stained glass window, and a smart TV. The downstairs master features French doors opening to a private deck perfect for enjoying coffee or cocktails while taking in the sights and sounds of the river. Upstairs offers two more spacious guest rooms and a bathroom. The Bunkhouse features two entrances for privacy and convenience. This spacious room has 4 bunks with full beds on bottom and twins on top. It comes with its own bathroom and lounge area, equipped with cable TV, Xbox, Netflix, several games, and movies, making this a welcome retreat for friends or kids. A bonus room off the bunk house contains a desk and an antique twin bed for those who crave a little more privacy.

Downstairs boasts an open floorplan, including a recently remodeled, fully stocked kitchen, equipped with everything you could need from a garlic press to a Keurig (complimentary tea and coffee provided). The kitchen leads into the family room and dining room. Off the family room is one of the many gems of the Treehouse; the large screened in porch overlooking the river. Offering majestic views of the river with several seating and dining options this area is truly perfect for relaxing or hanging out with large groups. The wrap around deck connects to the porch and dining room, making this the ideal place to grill up dinner after a relaxing day on the river.

A short walk down the stairs opens to a lower stone patio and yard area perfect for playing or relaxing on the hammocks. Just a few steps to the right and you are feet away from your private access to the San Marcos River. A deck overhanging the river is a perfect spot to sit right on the river and enjoy the sunrises and sunsets while listening to the rushing water. A pool type ladder off the deck allows for easy entry and exit from the river.

A 4 foot diameter Austin limestone fire pit is available for your use. Surrounding the fire pit is 16 foot diameter seating providing plenty of seating for the whole family to sit and enjoy the fire. A family favorite is to come and roast marsh mellows and make smores during the cooler Fall and Winter months. The fire pit is a must see addition to the home.

There is also a custom stone BBQ pit/smoker that is perfect for grilling for the whole family. At the front of the property enjoy access to your exclusive tennis court, rackets and balls, and an ambient lighted patio for spectator viewing. Additional amenities include use of life jackets and tubes. Two Kayaks are also available for use. There is truly something for everyone. Your stay at the Treehouse will be an unforgettable experience for you and the entire family.

Some House rules:
1. We do not allow Weddings or large events at the property.
2. We do not allow smoking inside the house.
3. Dogs are allowed with a $200 pet fee for first dog and $100 per additional dog up to 4.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jay Bullard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: There are covered smoking locations outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No cats, owners allergic. Pet fee applies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 27
Note from host: Less than 30 people at the home at any one time.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Spacious and Beautiful Riverfront Home! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Service
Ashley was wonderful very helpful. The airb&b was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morrison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great visit
I have stayed at this location twice now. The host and property are both amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely riverside home
The adults relaxed and the children had a great time playing tennis and other games on the property. This is a lovely home, with plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend on a river oasis
Very spacious home with large outdoor porch and great yard. Swam, kayaked, played tennis and basketball. Truly a memorable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Priceless,
Gorgeous home , everyone in our group loved it , we bonded and this will lock in as good memories with loved ones , very grateful the host allowed us to experience this
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca R., Lubbock, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful River Vacation
We had such a great weekend! The house is very private and has wonderful access to the river. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAXWELL K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hill Country Paradise
What a property. We had a large group of people and had an absolutely BLAST! The tennis court with basketball hoop was a huge hit. We really wished we could keep the flood lights on past 10PM, though. The river access is insanely beautiful and convenient. The backyard itself is very large, along with the side yard by the driveway, and can host large activities. We 100% plan on trying to rent this place again next year on Memorial Day to house our happy group. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morrison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the river
Great house in a quiet area. Fast helpful communication with our host. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic for a big active group
I stayed here with a large group of friends for our annual reunion. We found the property to be gorgeous and really well-suited to our needs. The house was very well equipped for playing tennis/pickleball, floating in the river (lots of tubes), and cooking meals. Even with a large group the house was quiet and serene in private spaces. The river, while relatively shallow was a beautiful place to cool off on very hot afternoons. We very rarely felt the need to leave the house as it was such a perfect place to have a full and fun weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great place for a float trip. Provided tubes we could use for a float and got out at the house. Screened in patio was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incentive Trip
Fabulous place to treat my office staff and their families for all their hard work. It was nice, clean and fully stocked. Had everything we needed for river fun. Each family had their own room. Property and river was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moorad Family Reunion
The property was beautiful and very peaceful on the river. The house had plenty of room for all of us and lots of activities. We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Annual Family Retreat
The place is the perfect spot for an active large family vacation retreat. The house , the site, the river all complement each other making this spot magical. *We for booked next year in the driveway as soon as we headed for home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Memorial Day family weekend
The house was great for our large family get together. It is a quiet area with beautiful riverfront- (and peacocks!) Kids loved the basketball, tennis, and pickle ball. Adults loved the large screened porch and well stocked, convenient kitchen. We all did the short float trip several times from the nearby park to the house. Plenty of tubes to go around. We definitely plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
The property was great, and everyone enjoyed the home and its amenities. It was well stocked and comfortable. The location was quiet and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property and can't wait to come back
This is my second time renting this property for my group's annual event and it was even better the second time around. Great place, location, and very spacious. Perfect for a group with the screened patio and everything outside by the river. Really appreciated the communication with the owner and we can't wait to rent the property next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This property was perfect for our large family gathering! It had everything we needed and the enclosed patio was the perfect getaway from the mosquitoes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

TIFFANY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure awesomeness
Just a beautiful, fully loaded and just plain perfect place for a large gathering of family. We cooked , floated the river and relaxed together. This house is so spacious and the pictures are true to reality. Worth every penny!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert W., Palestine, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Each summer we host our children and grandchildren for a family time. This is the first time for us in San Marcos. The entire family enjoyed the area, restaurants, shopping and especially the river. The home was very clean and well maintained and our host was always responsive to our questions. Great home for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 star property
In mid June 2022, we rented this house for a friends gathering. We found it clean and true to the description. Kitchen supplies was well stocked, laundry room had extra towels available, and grill was in good working condition (thank goodness). Added bonus, the tennis court had traditional boundary lines along with the pickleball boundary lines. Overall, everyone was very happy with the property. Highly recommend and hope to return again. Thank you for sharing this house with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Santa Fe, NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation home for large family
This home was perfect for a large family gathering. Lots of fun and lots of space. I recommend it and I’m a picky traveler!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

D D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spacious home with all the amenities and more provided. We will be back.
The owners were in contact with us if we had any problems. Quick responses on our questions. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Great River House
Great spot, great house
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh A., Spring Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!
This was our second time staying at this house. We had 10 of our family members with us his time and they all fit perfectly. We played tennis, roasted smores by the fire pit, kayaked the river and enjoyed playing games on the screened in porch. Cleanliness could have been a little better. Some of the glasses had finger prints on them, the bowls where dusty and we found some hairs in the bathroom. It's a huge house to clean so we understood how this could happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021