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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Canyon Lake, TX

Canyon Lake1 min walk
Comal Park16 min drive
Canyon Lake Marina22 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The property was beautiful and provided ample space to relax and enjoy the hill country. The outdoors furniture made fin...

Bryce G.

Mar 17, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4/loft

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Hollywood style bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Put Your Toes in the Water - House on Lake 1.8 Acres

Enjoy our Vintage Home on Canyon Lake! This private family home is one of the original homes on the south shore and is located on 1.8 acres. Sitting on the outdoor lounging deck, you have views of the cove, the island in the middle of the lake, and will even have the deer come up to ask for a handout. You can walk down to the water, set up chairs, hang out on your floats, tie up your boat/jet ski to the buoy, watch the beautiful sunsets or sunrises, or get that golden tan. The front of the home has a huge meadow that can be used for sports (kickball, football, soccer, frisbee, etc.) or you can park numerous cars and water toy trailers. The whole house just went through an updated remodel to give it that vintage charm. If you love to cook outdoors, then we have a grill and a hibachi just for you. We keep a spare propane tank just in case you need more. The A/C is ice cold and there is plenty of seating for eating and socializing. If you are watching a sporting match but want to be where the action is on the back porch/deck, we have a Swivel TV for you to turn on. We also have 4 other TV's located inside the house. The TV's are connected through WIFI and you can get your sports, Netflix, movies, regular channels, ESPN, and numerous other channels we subscribe to. There is plenty of WIFI to keep you connected. Hope this house brings you a bunch of memories like it has for our family.
We get this question a lot, “Can we bring a dog? I am sorry but we will not allow any pets on the property due to many reasons. If you have any questions, please ask me. Canyon Lake is such a great place.
Thank you

Property manager

Louis Mayer

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

No Loud music allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canyon Lake

Located in Canyon Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Guadalupe River and Comal River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Canyon Lake, TX

What's nearby

Canyon Lake - 1 min walk
Whitewater Amphitheatre - 10 min drive
Overlook Park - 13 min drive
Comal Park - 16 min drive
Canyon Lake Marina - 22 min drive

Getting around

San Marcos Station - 42 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Maven's Inn & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
‪Tacos Don Chente - ‬8 min drive
‪Gennaro's Trattoria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Put Your Toes in the Water - House on Lake 1.8 Acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Put Your Toes in the Water - House on Lake 1.8 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Put Your Toes in the Water - House on Lake 1.8 Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Put Your Toes in the Water - House on Lake 1.8 Acres located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Canyon Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country and Guadalupe River. Whitewater Amphitheatre and Comal Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bryce G.

17 Mar 2024

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

Guys weekend getaway

The property was beautiful and provided ample space to relax and enjoy the hill country. The outdoors furniture made finding a relaxing place to sit easy. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knowles P.

26 July 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Great water access, Rocky but still good place to cool down.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

13 June 2023

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

GREAT HOUSE

We had a great time here. It was perfect setup for our family get together.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles and Deborah K.

20 Mar 2023

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

Perfect for family vacation!

We loved staying here for our spring break! The newly renovated inside was very clean and comfortable and had some fun extras like a loft, a piano, beautiful views from every room… I could’ve spent so much more time there discovering the little treasures of this property. The outside of the home is full of extras like canoes, outdoor games, a fire pit, lots of seating areas, feeding the deer that come into the yard (corn provided) and the lights at night were a nice touch. I can just imagine all of the fun filled family get togethers the owner must have had. Thank you Louis for sharing your beautiful home with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

25 Nov 2022

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

Older home, but very cozy!

This property was definitely stocked with anything and everything one would need to enjoy their time away from home. We enjoyed everything about our stay, except for the rain the entire time!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dillon J.

29 Aug 2022

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

Great location!

Great home that is very well equipped with everything you and your family need for the stay. You can tell this is lake house that has been in a family for many years, and not some fly by night short term rental. Great communication with the owner was also very much appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa N.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Trees

The trees need to be cut back to make the lake more visible from the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Dirce E., San Antonio, Texas

2 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Scenery

Very Comfortable, Relaxing Atmosphere

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

27 May 2022

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

Amazing

Beautiful property! Great time!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

6 May 2022

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

Awesome Place on the Lake!

We loved this place and cannot wait to book it again. I could not get enough of the gorgeous views of the water sitting on the deck. The deer would come up and the owner had a can full of corn to feed them. We cooked on the Hibachi grill and played corn hole in the evening. The canoes were a special treat and there were even life jackets for our little ones. Looking forward to our next visit to Canyon Lake.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hakan C., Orlando, FL

19 Mar 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Definitely avoid this property

I don’t even know where to begin about how disappointed we were with this property. First time ever, staying at a vrbo that I felt, we had to move somewhere else. There was just nasty stuff everywhere. Bunch of shoes stockpiled outside in the porch. Melted gummies stuck all over the outside deck. House was clearly not cleaned before we arrive. Septic tank discharges straight into the yard. Owner thinks this is completely normal. My daughter fell off the stairs from second floor within the first couple hours we arrived because I have never seen such horrible stairs (more like a ladder). There was bunch of chairs and tables thrown around in the backyard. Grill was beyond disgusting. My wife and her mum spent the first couple hours just cleaning the house so we can sleep in for the night and owner simply just refunded us the cleaning fee. What a way to start your Texas vacation. Definitely avoid this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Staci H.

8 Nov 2021

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

Cute cabin, great location

Loved being able to walk down and swim, even in November. So many deer!! The stairs up to the loft warrant caution, but we were really comfortable and would go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 July 2021

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

Canyon lake stay

This property is located on a great part of the lake! You can swim and park your boat right at the base of the property. They house is perfect for friends and family. We enjoyed our stay at the house thoroughly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

16 June 2021

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

Shabby chic oasis

This place doesn’t look like much from the street, but it was perfect! The owner leaves tons of water toys to play with and everything you might need in the house. I brought six young people with me, two 13 year old girls and two older couple ranging from 18 to 21. Everyone loved the place. It’s right on the beautiful and not very developed lake. Very comfortable. It isn’t absolutely clean, but who cares? It was nearly perfect in every other way!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

8 Apr 2021

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

Great wildlife

I think the highlight was just all the animals. I have 4 little girls and they enjoyed the deer. The adults got to see the fox several times in the evening. The fishing was exceptional at dusk. My wife and I each caught bass

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

23 Dec 2020

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

Wonderful Get Away

We stayed for the week leading up to Christmas, and it was a great get away. We had deer and ducks visit us every day—the owner left a can of feed our, and the animals know it! We also had a curious fox and raccoon. The location on the lake was great for fishing, and the path it well lit. We love the lights on the tree out back, and the weather was perfect for a fire in the fire pit. We definitely would love to come back when it’s warmer and get out on the lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis S.

9 Oct 2020

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

Home away from home.

Home away from home. That's as good a review as I could possibly give. My friends and I needed a place to relax and unwind over a few days, to get away from all the craziness in the world for just a bit. The area is beautiful and the home was very welcoming and cozy. We were visited by deer on a daily basis, and one night a curious fox came a sat close to us while we chatted on the back porch. James the owner of the property was always courteous and available to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend for small or larger groups. Would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

22 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful, calm and relaxing property

James' family lakehouse is a charming, rustic A-frame on a beautiful piece of land with amazing main body views and access to Canyon Lake. While it's an older home with the associated quirks, it's been tastefully remodeled and was perfectly clean and comfortable for our long weekend. The location is ideal-on a quiet dead end street with no traffic, but easy to access and close to New Braunfels and several other small towns. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will consider it again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Louis Mayer

I grew up going to my grandparents house on the lake. This home was here before the lake was filled in. Matter of fact, my parents used to drive through where the lake is to get supplies when building this home. I am so glad to share this place with everyone. It has made so many memories for me and my family and I hope it does the same for you.

Why they chose this property

You can park your boat, jet ski, or just hang out right in front of the house in the water. Come on up for lunch or have a picnic down at the water's edge. We have all TV's for your sporting events, movies, etc. Very cold A/C and warm Heat if you come during the winter time.

What makes this property unique

There is a corn hold playing area located right next to the outdoor deck and grills. There is plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy the view of the lake.