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CL 970 Blue Heron Hideaway

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, modern kitchen, and a dining area.
A river flowing through a forested area with trees and a clear sky.
A covered outdoor area with wooden ceiling, two lounge chairs, and a view of a green landscape.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered patio, and a large driveway.
A covered outdoor area with kayaks and a small table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Guadalupe River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Canyon Lake

Located in Canyon Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country are also worth visiting.
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Canyon Lake, TX

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canyon Lake - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Comal Park - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 43 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 35 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cupbearer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CL 970 Blue Heron Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CL 970 Blue Heron Hideaway?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CL 970 Blue Heron Hideaway on 4 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,987, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at CL 970 Blue Heron Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CL 970 Blue Heron Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CL 970 Blue Heron Hideaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Guadalupe River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Overlook Park and Canyon Lake Gorge. Canyon Lake and Whitewater Amphitheatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, plenty of room for large groups. Kitchen was well stocked, linens were clean and beds comfortable. Coffee pot choices were great! Hill down to water is quite steep but if don’t have older adults or children it fine. Fairs or steps down to water would be helpful but it was very nice area t the water great access. Fire pit area was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great stay would use again
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2026
David, thank you for taking the time to leave us an amazing 5 star review and share your feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to having you back! - Thanks NBE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful well-appointed home with an incredible location. My family and I had an amazing time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Elizabeth, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an amazing time and enjoyed both the home and its location. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to hosting you in the future! Thanks, NBE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well appointed, good floor plan with two master bedroom suites with river views, excellent outside patio area and the views were spectacular. We had a wonderful experience and 3 couples did not feel cramped. We enjoyed watching red hawks and bard owls across the river. We’ve already booked again for the fall. We thought mattress toppers would make the beds more comfortable and the bathrooms need grab bars in tub/showers because the soft water makes the surfaces slippery.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 Family Getaway

Had a great time hanging out in the river and taking the kids to Schlitterbahn
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Shane, Thank you for the 5 star review! We are glad you and your guests enjoyed your stay at this wonderful property! We hope to host you again in the near future! Thanks, NBE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing, loved the location, river access, all the amenities. Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Shannon, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed this beautiful home on the water! Thank you for the awesome 5 star review! - Thanks NBE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in a terrific location if you want to be tucked away, yet close to the lake, The Horseshoe, Gruene and not too far from New Braunfels. Terrific back yard with wide frontage on the river with shallow rapids that kept our kids so busy that they forgot about their iPads. We appreciated having access to fun yard games and 5 kayaks. (FYI - challenging but fun paddle down to the start of the horseshoe if you have a pickup truck and driver to meet you, but you will have to portage twice) The kitchen was equipped with upscale appliances and every needed utensil including a proper coffee maker, keurig and even a coffee press, but there were no spices in the pantry, so pack your own salt and pepper and anything else you may need. We figured this must be because the house was new as opposed to older properties with cupboards full of accumulated expired seasonings. We enjoyed the nice gas grill and fire pit with abundant firewood in the woodpile. Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a group of 8 people and two dogs and it fit us all perfectly! Views from the master suites was phenomenal. Living room area/kitchen all open access and the views were unobstructed to the Guadalupe. We really enjoyed the fire pit down by the river with a big, beautiful tree overhead.The kayaks were a plus… super fun!There was even a hogwash in the laundry room.Overall, we had a perfect, peaceful weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle. Thank you for sharing your home with us! We would definitely return, especially when you get that bottom finished Loved it!!
Coffee 😊
Enjoyed telling stories around the fire pit
Perfect for our steak dinner
Great water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
Chastity, Thank you so much for the fantastic 5 star review! We are so glad that you and your guests enjoyed your stay at this wonderful property! We hope to host you all again in the near future! Thanks, NBE
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A River sanctuary

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked this trip to meet family and friends near Canyon lake with our boat. The river was a huge hit and we all spent more time there than at Canyon Lake! The house was wonderfully provisioned and very nice. All of the rooms and bathrooms are superb and the decks got a lot of use by us. What a great little gem, we will be back again! Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Russell, Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad that you and your guests enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the near future! Thanks, NBE
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Riverfront Luxury

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We didn’t want to leave this beautiful, brand new home just steps away from the Guadalupe River! From the comfortable beds and furnishings to the well equipped kitchen, everything was perfect. The outdoor space offered a cozy deck with lots of seating, a fire pit and even kayaks. You can spend the day playing in the river or it’s close enough to explore nearby attractions in Wimbereley, New Braunfels or San Marcos. Honestly, we can’t say enough good things about our stay. We will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Ann, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and made the most of everything, from the comfy beds and well-equipped kitchen to the outdoor deck, fire pit, and kayaks. It sounds like you truly embraced the river life and explored the best of the surrounding area. Knowing that you didn’t want to leave is the highest compliment we could receive! We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the near future! Thanks, NBE
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, spacious, and well appointed, with a large open kitchen and living area that was perfect for gathering. The bedroom layout was great, with two master suites, and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes, bowls, knives, cups, a mixer, and other essentials.A few issues kept this from being a five-star stay. The biggest was the thermostat, which appeared to be programmed to automatically raise the temperature. With temperatures near 100 outside, we could not keep the house comfortably cool and found ourselves constantly overriding the pre-programmed settings throughout the day and night. Locking the thermostat within a reasonable range while allowing guests to choose a comfortable temperature would be a much better solution.We were also disappointed that guests could not use the lower level, since it provides the most convenient access to the backyard and river. Having to walk around from the front made the yard much less usable. The grill was also located at the front of the house instead on the top or bottom patio, leaving the person cooking separated from everyone else.Communication could have been better. Two messages either went unanswered or weren’t answered until the following day. One was about getting the back porch TV working so we could watch a World Cup match, but the response came too late to help.The mattress and pillows in the larger master suite weren’t our favorite, although that’s subjective.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House on the River

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for four days with 9 people and never felt crowded. The house has a great layout with plenty of space inside and out to hangout. The outside deck areas are great for relaxing and listening to the birds and river. The kitchen has more than enough glassware and anything you would need to cook. The river is right out back with a nice spot to hangout. You can walk upstream and float down past the house and walk back. Gruene is a short drive away and fun to visit. We had pizza from wicked good pizza and would recommend. Wildflour bakery is a spot we always stop at while here. We have tried alot there and everything has been great. They have the best waffles! We have stayed at plenty other houses all along the river and this is our favorite one yet. We will be coming back!!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
Hello Julie! Thank you for the absolutely amazing 5 star review! We appreciate all of your very positive feedback regarding this beautiful home and the local restaurant suggestions are a plus. It was our pleasure hosting you and cant wait to have you back! - Thanks NBE
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous/clean home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time in this home. It was clean, open and on a nice part of the river. The kids had a blast as there were shallow parts of the river in front of the home and deeper parts not far away. Enjoyed having the kayaks available even if we didn't really use them. The incline down to the water was a little steep so just be aware if you have older folks joining you. 4 of the twin beds are in the living room (2 daybeds with trundles) so just know that people will be sleeping in a public space if you need those beds. Bring your own kitchen/hand towels (none provided) so we used lots of paper towels but not a big deal. I would LOVE to know if the downstairs area will be finished out by next year so we could bring more family!!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Amanda, We are so glad that you and your guests enjoyed your stay with us! We do provide kitchen wash cloths and hand towels. We are so sorry that you did not have any during your stay. We will speak with the cleaners about that. Otherwise, we are unsure when the bottom floor will be finished but we are looking forward to it! We hope to see you again here soon! Thanks, NBE
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
We made a point to contact management before check-in to confirm the condition of the property and were told there were no issues that would affect our stay. That turned out to be misleading and not true. When we arrived, the entire lower level of the home was under construction and completely unusable. This was never disclosed. The listing advertised the “entire home,” which creates a clear expectation—one that was not met. After raising the concern, management claimed that area was “not included,” but that is not how the property was presented.This had a direct impact on our stay. There was no functional access to the backyard or river—one of the primary reasons we booked. With no back stairs, the only way to reach the outdoor area was to exit through the front and walk all the way around, which is not reasonable for a property marketed this way.After our stay, we requested a small partial refund due to the misrepresentation and loss of use. That request was denied, with management maintaining that the space was never included or pictured. That response ignores the broader issue: the listing created a materially inaccurate and deceptive impression of the property.Additionally, the street is dominated by short-term rentals, and EVERY NIGHT there was persistent late-night noise and loud music during our stay--this is not a quiet or relaxing environment.Taken together—undisclosed construction, lack of access to key features, and noise—the experience was awful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We take concerns like this seriously and want to clarify a few important points for future guests. The lower level of the home that you referenced is an unfinished basement area that has never been advertised, photographed, or included as part of the rentable space. The listing accurately reflects the areas of the home that are available to guests, and we have hosted this property for over a year without any prior concerns or confusion regarding this space. Prior to your stay, our team confirmed that there were no issues affecting the advertised and accessible portions of the home, which remains accurate. The construction area you mentioned is not part of the guest-use space and does not impact the interior living areas that are included in the listing. Regarding access to the outdoor area, the property does have access points as described, and we understand that individual preferences may vary in terms of convenience. We also want to address that during your stay, a significant refund was requested with the indication that a negative review would be posted if it was not granted. While we always aim to resolve concerns fairly, we are unable to provide refunds in situations where the listing has been accurately represented. As for the surrounding area, this is a popular vacation destination, and while we cannot control neighboring properties or guest behavior in the area, we do provide general information so guests can make informed decisions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property set on a great part of the Guadalupe that is very family friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2026
Thank you Colleen! It really is a great spot on the Guadalupe River! - Thanks NBE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves while staying at this house. It is the perfect location, beautiful setting and views, and large enough for our big family to spread out and have their own space. The kitchen is fully equipped and user friendly!!! We had such a good time using the kayaks, playing games, doing puzzles, and sitting by the river listening to music. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your family had such an enjoyable stay and were able to take full advantage of everything the home has to offer. From kayaking on the river and spending time together playing games and puzzles to simply relaxing and taking in the beautiful views, it sounds like you made some amazing memories. We're especially glad the spacious layout worked well for your family and that the fully equipped kitchen made gathering and meal preparation easy and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking such great care of the home. We would love to host you and your family again for another memorable getaway! Thanks, New Braunfels Escapes Team
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