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Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kerrville, TX
  • Schreiner University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy

This is a newly remodeled, 1800sq ft home situated on beautiful Turtle Creek outside of Kerrville, Texas. It has breathtaking views and a large covered porch overlooking the water. The master bedroom features a king- sized bed, flat screen TV, and a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. Bedroom number 2 has a queen- sized bed and bedroom number 3 has two twins with flat screen TV with DVD player. There is a washer and dryer in a separate laundry room. The kitchen has conventional and microwave ovens. Keurig coffee maker, blender, mixer, crockpot, etc. There is a covered BBQ area with a charcoal pit and picnic table. Free WiFi.There are two paddle boards, a kayak and several tubes that come with this property.

Property manager

Lori Brown
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PETS
NO SMOKING
NO DRIVING OR PARKING ON GRASS

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

Kerrville

Located in Kerrville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Kerrville-Schreiner Park, while The Museum of Western Art and The Schreiner Mansion/Hill Country Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Riverside Nature Center and The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kerrville, TX

What's nearby

  • Kerrville VA Hospital - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Louise Hays City Park - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Schreiner University - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center - 19 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bald Eagle Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Southwesttexas Outdoor Retreat - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smoothies, Goodies and More - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Riverhill Country Club, Kerrville-Schreiner Park and Louise Hays City Park. The Museum of Western Art and The Schreiner Mansion/Hill Country Museum are also within 12 miles (20 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. 122 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

Great Stay

Property was just as described. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Private nature retreat

We’ve been visiting peaceful Frio Tortuga for several years. It never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

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

BFF’s girls trip

What a gem! Green everywhere. Serenity with nature watching the birds and squirrels from the porch. The water is crystal clear. The little fish swam around us peacefully. The house was clean and comfortable. So many good amenities. Spacious and several sitting areas. We felt rejuvenated for sure over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Amazing Property

We throughly enjoyed our time at this property! It was a wonderful experience. The water was so clear. Fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding was great. We were so thankful for all of the amenities the property had. Watching the deer on a daily and nightly basis just out the front door was neat for the whole family. The kids are already talking about going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dana B.

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

Great waterfront getaway

Great waterfront property and nice residence.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cerrita P., Pflugerville

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

Birthday Fun for the Daughters

Time with family is so important so I offered my daughter and daughter-in-law a retreat to the hill country as a birthday getaway. Lori was an exceptional host by making sure we had great water to play in and a welcoming gift inside a lovely clean home on the creek! There were paddle boards and a kayak with oars at the ready for us to enjoy the water activities. My daughter-in-law tried out the paddle board and learned something new. My daughter decided the kayak was more her style and enjoyed doing that and they spent some fun time together on the creek. There was everything we needed and especially having a wall of windows to view the creek, cypress trees, hummingbirds, and deer was sooooo relaxing. That is what I had hoped for as these young women are mothers with children and work responsibilities and husbands and all the stress that can come with those roles in life! We got up ate breakfast there at the house but enjoyed a dinner in Kerrville at Billy Gene's. I spent some money at James Avery Silversmith because there was a terrific sale going on there! The best part of our stay was the creek activities, watching the hummingbirds, the comfortable home environment, and the many deer that stood in the front yard and ran through the backyard. Just being outside of the city environment was a great recharge for us. We even talked about returning in a cooler time to enjoy what Cypress Flats had to offer. Lori Brown took just the most thoughtful care as our host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

steve j.

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

Anniversary

Everything was great, except the water was gross, overgrown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

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

Easy Family Getaway

Very easy family getaway, the kids loved the fishing. Used string cheese and caught a little perch every 5 minutes or so. Water was a little low but still very enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Clear waters! Your own private clear lagoon !!

As advertised! Clear water in a private setting. Water is so clear you can see fish around you while swimming!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Perfect weekend on the river

We arrived to this sweet, quaint river house and were immediately greeted by hummingbirds and deer. It could not have been more perfect. The cliffs overlooking the water are beautiful and the entire property is extremely well-kept and clean. My family enjoyed catch and release fishing off the dock, swimming in the crystal clear water, and spending time together in the peacefulness of this sweet home. The host was super friendly with many suggestions. The home itself was clean and had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable! This home had a very comforting and welcoming feel. We will absolutely be back to recharge when we visit TX again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

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

Return Trip

We had a great time visiting again. We love the creek and the birds. The property is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Perfect for Young Children

This property was perfect for children ages 3 and 9. The swimming dock in the middle of the creek is ideal for that age. Fishing was fun for that age as most of the fish were small. Catch and release worked well. Serious fishermen will want to be on deeper water. Great lawn leading down to a nice creekside patio. The house was cozy and comfortable and well stocked. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette S.

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

Quiet location

Very quiet and relaxing. Enjoyed sitting by the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Do not miss this one!

Fantastic property! Beautiful, peaceful TX Hill Country surroundings - great to enjoy from the awesome porch. Home very nicely appointed and updated. Lori is a great host. Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed this property. We will be back, for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis C., California

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

Wonderful riverfront property!

Our family had a wonderful time! House is well appointed, comfortable to stay in and so much fun. Lots to do on the riverfront. Really beautiful property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Medina River Retreat

This property was perfect for our family. The owners have cleared the riverbed in front of their property of vegetation and provide a wonderful floating platform with a ladder attached. Our 5 and 6 year old grandkids had a ball jumping off into the river. There are plenty of river toys provided including kayaks and paddles and swim noodles. There are even fishing poles. The owners have gone to great lengths to make your stay comfortable in every way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAna B.

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

Great place to stay!

Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee P., SAN ANGELO, TEXAS

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

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

Beautiful surroundings! Crystal clear water with easy access. We spent time sitting on the porch and watching the humming birds, cardinals and squirrels. Totally private and peaceful. The house has everything you could need . Bring food and drink and you will never have to leave the property. The grandsons loved having their own bedrooms. They also loved the dependable wifi. This was our second stay at Tortuga Frio and it has become our favorite place for fun and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Highly recommend

Our family of two adults and four kids (ages three to eight) had a fantastic time. The house was very clean and well stocked. The view was gorgeous and it was so nice being right on Turtle Creek. We all enjoyed swimming, floating, jumping off the floating dock, fishing and watching the turtle. Lori was a great host and good communicator. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Much Needed

This place is a gem. We had plans to explore the area but just ended up hanging out by the water, fishing, swimming and playing with kayaks and paddle boards all day. One of the most relaxing trips we've had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Absolutely Amazing

This was a perfect mini vacation for my family. Beautiful rental all the way around. House was very clean and nicely decorated. Turtle Creek was crystal clear with huge rock bluffs. If you are wanting to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, this is the place. My 8 yr old son had the best time fishing. The yard was perfectly manicured all the way down to the creek. Huge trees shaded the yard. The porch was great to sit and relax and watch the birds come to the feeders. The view of the creek from the porch was beautiful as well. We were definitely not disappointed and would recommend this rental to anyone that is looking to book a place with live water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Great stay at Tortuga Frio

This is a peaceful spot tucked away on a beautiful clear creek to relax, swim, fish and explore the hill country. Cozy comfortable house with everything you need for your stay including paddle boards/floats/fishing poles to enjoy the water
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It was Perfect! Beautiful

I would update the pictures on the vrbo listing they do not do it any justice. It's actually more beautiful that what it looks like in the pictures. I will be renting again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

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

Spring break relaxation

The location on Turtle Creek is amazing. The water is crystal clear. We did not swim because it wasn’t warm enough. My husband enjoyed kayaking. It was so relaxing just to sit by the water. The house itself feels smaller than the square footage due to an odd layout with a galley style kitchen. It was great for the 3 of us, but I think it would feel crowded with 6 people unless you spend a lot of time outside. The kitchen is well stocked, with the exception of cereal/rice bowls. There were very flat soup bowls and some plastic cereal bowls. I’m glad I brought food storage containers from home because there were not any bowls for that - unless I just couldn’t find them. There were mixing bowls that I used several times.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lori Brown

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The owner, Lori Brown, goes the extra mile to make your stay as memorable and enjoyable as possible. If the dates you are looking for are not available we have three other river properties in the area! VRBO # 474066, VRBO #729896 and VRBO #731951.

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