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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12256.4 sq m
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San Marcos, TX
- Place, Rio Vista Park1 min walk
- Place, San Marcos River1 min walk
- Place, Texas State University8 min walk
- Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
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The House on the River
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is permitted.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
About the area
San Marcos
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Rio Vista, a neighbourhood in San Marcos. Quail Creek Golf Club and Three Dudes Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East. San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

San Marcos, TX
What's nearby
- Rio Vista Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- San Marcos River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Ramon Lucio Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
- Strahan Coliseum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Industry - 2 min drive
- Fuego Tortilla Grill - 14 min walk
- Sean Patricks - 2 min drive
- Herbert's Taco Hut - 6 min walk
- Toma Taco - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sabella H.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Sabella H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time, Great Place
Stephen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nancy F.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nancy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela M.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angela M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jaqueline C.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful family vacation
Jaqueline C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend retreat
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samuel H.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Samuel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dwain A.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect, the weather cooperated!
Dwain A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam G.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property
Pam G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Neil F.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great River House
Neil F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Casey C.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise away from home!
Casey C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon K.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our Visit
Sharon K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brooke T.
26 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake stay
Brooke T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Christina V.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great river house
Christina V.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Paul F.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
River house
Paul F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
1 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BOYz trip
Matthew W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mykel-Anne B.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place in San Marcos, Tx
Mykel-Anne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay!
Debra S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nichol S.
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Paradise!
Nichol S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
tammy w.
8 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull get-away
tammy w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nichol S.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll be back for a third year!!!
Nichol S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Amy T.
12 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely river house
Amy T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew S.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthew S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike C.
21 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Spirit of San Marcos
Mike C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Richards
The River House was purchased by my grandparents in 1965 as a weekend vacation home. They retired from Southwestern Bell in Dallas a few years later and it then became their retirement home. They spent the next 30 years there entertaining family and friends. This property is near and dear to our hearts and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we have.
Why they chose this property
We inherited this property from our grandparents and plan on keeping in in the family for future generations to enjoy.
What makes this property unique
We are one of only eight houses located on the San Marcos River with the largest lot. Our property is located one mile from the beautiful Texas State campus.
Languages:
English
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