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Come and experience Paradise at Canyon Lake

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This is our 24 ft. pontoon boat with plenty of comfort, room, and power.
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Interior
Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Canyon Lake, TX
  • Canyon Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Potter's Creek Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Canyon Lake Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue room

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

Pink Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Come and experience Paradise at Canyon Lake

Looking for something different? A place to relax and not be in a cookie cutter property? Stay in a work of art with the comforts of home? A place where you can take in the Hill Country AND the lake? A place you will always remember for its beauty and its ability to transport you out of the city and into a special place?

If so, Paradise at Canyon may be just the place you want.

You can bring your water toys. There are two free boat ramps with free parking less than one mile away.

The property is water view and at lake level. The only thing separating our yard from the water is a narrow seldom used narrow road. We are not one of those places where you can see the lake from up high "over yonder." We are at lake level and the sunlight reflecting off of the water might have you reaching for sunglasses at various times of the day.

The property is a two story duplex with the rental being the entire top story.

Downstairs is our vacation home and it is NEVER rented out. We don’t get to the lake as often as we would like so most of the time the entire property is for the exclusive use of our guests.

Each unit is 100% self contained with considerable sound insulation between them.

We have plenty of free parking available.

You will enjoy watching the deer walk past your window every morning and evening.

You have use of all outdoor decks and furniture. Chill out in the two person hammock and stare at the water. The views are fantastic.

On the lower deck there is a gas fired grill and three outdoor tables each with an umbrella. There is seating for 18+. Next to the deck near the hammock is a picnic table and another service table where you can park your drinks, reading material or electronic devises.

There is plenty of night time lighting and both staircases have LED rope lights their entire length assuring you a well lite passage from dusk to dawn. There are lights in the driveway and parking areas.

Grocery store is six miles away along with both fast and sit down food options. EMS/FIRE is two miles away.

River floating options are within 15 minutes. There are options to rent all manner of water craft including speed and pontoon boats and two or three seat jet skis. We have a 24 foot pontoon boat we rent to our guests at a substantial discount.

Army Corp maintains a nice beach area with covered picnic tables nearby.

The dam is open from dawn to sunset and many people walk it’s length with their dogs and take in the view. It’s free and offers a one of a kind view at sunset.

There are two wineries within a mile and over 70 within a 45 mile radius.

San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, and New Braunfels are all 30 to 50 minutes away.

There are four nearby rivers which tube floaters enjoy and a trip to Wimberley (20 minutes) is a must do item.

The area abounds with live music and most small towns host an old fashioned Texas dance hall.

The oldest dance hall in Texas is 30 minutes away and offers plenty of free events all week long.

Major music headliners will perform at the Whitewater theater 20 minutes from our driveway.

On a clear night you will marvel at how bright and numerous the stars are while sitting on one of our decks enjoying a beverage.

Home security is important to us. Each guest is provided with their own PIN good only for the length of their stay there are no key locks to pick or compromise. Smoke detectors are in place along with two totally separate WIDE staircases exiting from both ends of the apartment.

The property is all electric so there is no possibility of leaking gases, even so carbon monoxide detectors are in place.

We want you happy, relaxed, pampered, and safe.

Ask about our pontoon boat. We offer substantial discounts for registered guests.

Property manager

Ross Raymond
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The walls are custom painted be careful
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
One behaved dog allowed no cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside is fine please dispose of butts

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canyon Lake

Located in Canyon Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Whitewater Amphitheatre and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Canyon Lake Marina and Wimberley Zipline Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Canyon Lake, TX

What's nearby

  • Canyon Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Potter's Creek Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Canyon Lake Marina - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Comal Park - 32 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Cranes Mill Marina - 36 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maven's Inn & Grill - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Robert's By The Lake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come and experience Paradise at Canyon Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Come and experience Paradise at Canyon Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come and experience Paradise at Canyon Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Come and experience Paradise at Canyon Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Canyon Lake and Potter's Creek Park. Canyon Lake Marina and Canyon Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place.

Loved house and communication with the Owners were great! Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Quiet friendly atmosphere

Very quiet neighborhood, things to do in surrounding areas. Deer EVERYWHERE. A grassy spot to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Cool place, great location, great hosts

Stayed for a weekend and fully enjoyed the property. The place has a really cool bungalow vibe. Great location. Will definatley stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Great spot and great hosts

Beautiful spot with amazing views. Outstanding hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

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

Spring Break Adventure

We greatly enjoyed staying at the lake house. It's eclectic, fun, and relaxing all rolled into one! Ross and Karen went above and beyond with hospitality. It was a place that our family made many wonderful memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Eclipse viewing

The owners were so very nice & helpful before, during , & after our stay. Best hosts I’ve ever rented from!!! They gave us multiple suggestions on things to do and places to ea in the areas we were visiting . The house is in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minerva P.

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

Awesome property

Overall amazing. Great views comfortable beds!! The most awesome host!!! Will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Unique little place by the lake

Place is loaded with Hill County charm. It’s a unique set up with lots of decks and a great, rugged backyard. Good for couples and small families with big kids (great rocks to explore). Would not recommend if there are mobility issues in your group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

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

Great location

We selected the quieter side of the lake AND ability to access Wimberley while being on the water. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

TJ L.

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

Great views

Great family getaway! Paddle boarding, boating, and floating. The host are great and a phone call away. Thanks again, The Lee’s and Duke
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tina S.

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

Canyon lake

Loved the Jimmy Buffet feel with the parrot mural on the wall/ceiling and tiki bar island. Owners communicate well and are full of recommendations for places in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber A., Plano

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

Lovely

Such a lovely place to relax. The owners are super nice and the place is really lovely. I’m hoping we get to go back in the summertime to enjoy the outdoors a bit more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time. Host was available to answer any questions and did so in a timely manner. They even made great recommendations. Home is in a great location making it easy to visit New Braunfels, Fredericksburg and San Antonio.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Cute & fun with tons of outdoor space

We were in town for a Family holiday gathering and didn't spend too much time in the rental. It's cute and seems to have a ton of outdoor seating and hang area. Would definitely be fun to relax here in warm weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Laurel L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Other than the house not being clean everything else was fine.

Ross was full of great suggestions for places to visit and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Paradise indeed

The property was great, tranquil, and only a football field away from the water and boat ramp. The owner (Ross) was extremely flexible and a kind hearted gentlemen. My family will definitely go back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

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

Adcock Family

Ross and Karen were great !!! Gave us suggestions were to eat and places to stay. I have to say they were great places and will go back, when i come back. Can't say enough about this trip. 5 Stars and More !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R.

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

Canyon lakehouse

It was a great place to stay. The decor was perfect. The kitchen and restrooms were stocked with everything you could need. The owners were really accommodating and very nice. It was quiet and the veiw off the deck was beautiful. I felt my blood pressure lower every morning sitting outside drinking my coffee. I recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura V., Richmond, TX

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

So Relaxing......

First of all, we couldn’t be more impressed with the host/hostess, Ross and Karen. They provided us with great details of places to go eat and places to see and were always very responsive to our needs. We were so happy to be able to bring our little dog and have a relaxing getaway. We sat for hours out on the deck and watched the deer and birds. The hill country has so much to offer in scenery. We never turned on the tv during our entire 3 day stay as it wasn’t necessary. And we are huge couch potatoes. Lol We highly recommend this home as it has everything you need and more Thanks again, Ross and Karen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

Perfect place to disconnect

As everyone elses reviews noted, the communication and hospitality from Ross and Karen are second to none. This was our first trip to the Canyon Lake area and Ross provided excellent ideas and location information to make our stay beyond expectations. The property is very convieniently located near several venues such as Overlook Park, and the Horeshoe on the Gaudelupe. We enjoyed our morning and evening walks along the quite road on the downhill side of the property that runs parrellel to the lake just a few hundred yards away. No you dont have direct access to the lake by crossing the road but the views of the lake and the deer/wildlife was spectacular. If you research Canyon Lake you knows its hard to appreciate its beauty from the shore - Take advantage of the Hosts truly great deal on thieir pontoon boat rental. The day on the lake in Ross and Karens pontoon boat was the kids favorite and mine too. The star gazing is best done from the boat ramp less than a mile down that quiet road along the lake. You could just sit on the amazing porch at the house and star gaze but the house has LED lighting on the proch for saftey so it takes away the total dark sky effect - best to just run down to the boat ramp. This will definatly be one of our regular vacation homes going forward Rent the boat, dont miss out on that opportunity!!!! And thank you again Ross and Karen, you truly care about the stay experience of your guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Paradise at Canyon Lake

We took a 3 night trip to this house between Christmas and New Years. Our group consisted of me, my wife, and 2 kids (5 and 2.5). We had an absolute blast! The views from the house are beautiful. There are few things more calming and relaxing than sitting out on the porch and just enjoying the few. It’s so quiet and peaceful. We were greeted daily by a family of deer. They were not scared of us at all and would get within a few feet of us and enjoy the deer feed that Ross and Karen left for us. This was easily the highlight of the 5 year old trip. We took the time to explore the area a bit. We went into New Braunfels one day and enjoyed Landa Park and the the train ride. We went theough Wimberly and Gurne, enjoyed the nature trail at the Canyon Lake library with the butterfly garden. We also went to an exotic zoo that was about 25 miles from the house. There are also a lot of great hiking trails in the area, and the lake is very beautiful. Next time we plan to rent the boat as well! Ross and Karen we exceptional hosts. If we could rate them 10 stars we would. They were incredibly knowledgeable of the area and quick to offer great suggestions of activities. They knew all the best restaurants and were able to offer covid safe suggestions given all the recent surges in the area. All in all this was a fantastic trip and we plan to visit this property again! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Awesome Family Time!

We had such a great time in the tropical little getaway “Paradise” home in Canyon Lake! The house was clean, inviting, and had AMAZING views. We enjoyed cooking outside, watching the sunset, exploring the backyard, and just being with each other. Ross and Karen are wonderful owners and very easy to communicate with. We look forward to spending another weekend here in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

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

Serenity Abounds !

Great property and home with beautiful views and fresh air in the Texas Hill Country. Karen and Ross are fabulous hosts and made certain our visit from check - in to check - out was a great experience and process. I highly recommend a visit to Paradise at Canyon Lake and would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Canyon Lake Trip

Very comfortable home. My kids loved the outdoor deck and location. The owners were great with communication. Extremely good and kind people. They made the visit exactly what we hoped for. We would definitely rent from them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

leslie F.

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

Great Experience

Great location! Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ross Raymond

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My wife and I travel extensively both in the USA and in Europe. We enjoy our retreat when we are able to spend time there. Our primary residence is just outside of Houston, Texas.

We only allowed guests to rent the location after our grown children became more involved with their own lives they seldom have the opportunity to use our vacation home. Therefore we elected to open it and share with others.

So far it has been an excellent decision as we have met some wonderful couples and families.

We have stayed in five star resorts and hotels, and off the beaten path. We know what works for us and how both the small and big items can make a difference in the quality of a stay.

We are determined to do it right and welcome you to our little slice of the Texas Hill Country.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property for several reasons. First my wife of more than 46 years told me to and our adult children and grandchildren fell in love with its charm and beauty.
The location is fantastic. It is close enough to anything you could possibly want or need but has a country feeling and a sense of privacy.

The air is clean the sky is bright at night and the view of the lake is awesome.

I am glad momma told me to sign on the dotted line.

What makes this property unique

The house is unlike any home you have ever lived in or visited. It is an open concept with striking murals from floor to ceiling and even on some of the ceilings.

The two bedrooms were set up for a husband and wife. One is painted pink including the ceiling. The other is blue, again with a blue ceiling. Light tones in both cases.

In the kitchen there is a large island bar with bar stools. Outside the doors are tables and chairs waiting for your arrival with a cool beverage in hand. Of course in the morning a hot coffee or tea works well.

The view is expansive and due to the flood plain there will be no new construction to clutter it in the future.

Children have room to play under the watchful eye of their parents.

River tubing is all around us in the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers. The San Marcos and Blanco rivers are nearby as well.

There are many restaurants and clubs with both indoor and outdoor entertainment and it is a rare event for anyone to charge a cover charge. Just sit and listen and enjoy.

Each small town has a dancehall and often they give free country dance lessons to whomever is ready to shake a leg.

Honestly, we have never had anyone visit who was not amazed with both the space and the surroundings.

Our goal is to keep it that way for now and in the future.

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English

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