Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite
Water's Edge Retreat at Canyon Lake is a fantastic lake house for those who need a bit of room to spread out in order to chill out! This four bedroom 3,700 sq ft home boasts two living areas, a large covered deck with sweeping lake views, and an enormous master suite. This is the lake house for extended family gatherings, couple's trips, retreats, and more.
Property Highlights * Multiple functional living spaces inside & out make this home ideal for a large group * Over 500 sq ft of covered deck overlooking Canyon Lake - enjoy the breeze & the view * Fun family room with ping pong, foosball, game table, TV, & deck access * Spacious living room with sectional couch - great for conversation or watching a show * Enormous master suite with private lakeside deck, small living area, attached bath, & multiple beds * Kitchen with two ovens, bistro table, dining table, & easy access to outdoor dining on deck * Lake access via the staircase just off back deck - swim, fish, or float in the cool lake water * Grill, washer & dryer available for guest use
Sleeping Arrangements 1 - Upper level master suite + king & queen beds + seating area + TV + attached full bath 2 - Upper level queen bedroom + front deck access + TV + shared full bath 3 - Upper level queen bedroom + front deck access + shared full bath 4 - Upper level queen bedroom + TV + shared full bath 5 - Main level queen sleeper sofa in family room
Local Attractions * Boat Ramp #7, 0.3 miles * Local wineries, 11 miles * Canyon Lake Dam, 13 miles * Tubing outfitters, 13 miles * Whitewater Amphitheater, 13 mile * Gruene Historic District, 21 miles * Schlitterbahn + Downtown NBTX, 21 miles
Important Rental Info - Maximum occupancy - 12 guests + 4 vehicles - Must be 25 or older to rent - Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will result in forfeiture of stay - No smoking or pets are allowed on the property - Fireplaces not available for guest use - Lake levels fluctuate & may impact water access at this property - The walk to the lake (and back) may be challenging for some guests
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Canyon Lake
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Canyon Lake Hills, a neighbourhood in Canyon Lake. The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country and Whitewater Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cranes Mill Marina and Dry Comal Creek Winery & Vineyards. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 30 min drive - 37.5 km
San Marcos Premium Outlets - 43 min drive - 61.3 km
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 47 min drive - 68.8 km
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 8 min drive
Maven's Inn & Grill - 8 min drive
Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill North - 31 min drive
7-Eleven - 35 min drive
Domino’s Pizza - 28 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$605, 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.
How much is parking at Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Water's Edge Retreat: CL Waterfront + 2 Living Areas + Ping Pong + Covered Deck + Vast Master Suite located?
Located in Canyon Lake Hills, this holiday home is steps from Canyon Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cranes Mill Marina and Crane's Mill Park. Comal Park and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A/C did not keep rooms cool and we had a plumbing issue
Cindy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
We’re sorry to hear there were issues during your stay. Our team was prepared to send a vendor to address the shower concern, but we understand your guests were able to resolve it before we could dispatch a plumber. Following your departure, the thermostat was inspected and found to be working properly. We do appreciate your comments and will continue to ensure all systems are operating at their best for future guests.
I loved this house it had a amazing view and amazing bedrooms my family and I enjoyed everything about that place the location is perfect and it was a amazing place over all
Abacuc F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
We were so glad to have you as our guest. Come back very soon!
My fiancé and I truly enjoyed our stay! Spectacular lake view and the house was exactly as pictured/described! We will definitely return again one day!
Clint C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2022
We're so glad this home was perfect for your vacation getaway. We sincerely hope to have you as our guest again soon!
House large enough to separate kids from the adults. Plenty of room for 7 of us. Every living area large enough for evening game nights. Beautiful sunsets every evening. Wildlife awesome to watch in the evenings as well.
Ashley H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Thank you for allowing us to host your special vacation in the hill country!
Nice home with lots of space. Big back patio to see the sun set. Enjoyed the hook & ring swing game on back patio. Access to the lake was a nice hike but enjoyed being able to get in water. Beautiful lake!
Cynthia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review!
Verified
8/10 Good
Jerry G.
5 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Lake view
Our stay was a great weekend getaway,
The deck area and windows could use some cleaning from webs and wasp nests. But overall a great experience.
Jerry G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Hi Jerry,
We are so glad you enjoyed your much needed vacation. We hope to have you as our guest again very soon!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carol P.
9 September 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Weekend stay
Pictures are old & don’t portray present day condition. Cleanliness was an issue. Host was prompt in responding by text this weekend, but no one showed to attempt a fix. Check-in was easy.
We had a wonderful time in canyon lake. 5 of us gals. Mom, daughter, aunt, great aunt and cousin.
The view from the deck is beautiful. Weather was perfect.
The stairs for us in canes was a bit difficult. But we managed.
Would have been nice to have a toaster.
We enjoyed Gruene and New Braunfels and Wimberley
Thank you!!
Kelly G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad we could be a part of your family reunion. We'd love to have you back again for the next Cousin get-together!
Spacious property, beautiful views of the lake. The lake access leaves a lot to be desired. The older members of our family couldn't safely make it to the waters edge. One member went onto the hillside behind the house to retrieve a ball and got a little poison ivy rash on his arm. I had looked forward to the lake access so this was a disappointment but the deck and the rest of the house was lovely.
Carly R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Hi Carly,
Thank you for being our guest. We hope that you will allow us to host your next vacation in the hill country!
For anyone looking for enough room to fit everyone, this is your place. The master alone can hold a whole family. The split house is perfect to have kids hanging out in one end and adults in the other with a spacious area to meet in the middle. The views from the large deck are captivating. The house comes well stocked with items you need (trash bags, toilet paper, etc). The garage has a ping table that entertained the kids. We did not use the lake access as it was freezing cold but I will warn you that it’s a hike back up. But definitely go enjoy that area.
Alisha S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2020
We appreciate you being our guest and hope to have you back very soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Grecia M.
29 September 2022
Lovely Time
We loved the house and had so much fun cooking and spending time there, but it would've been so lovely to have the play area in the main living room facing the lake because the garage was extra HOT. We could not use it because it was extremely hot. There was also no hot water in the second bathroom, so we had to shower with cold water, and we, the guests that slept in the room at the end of the hallway on the left side of the house, got bitten by bed ticks :( Other than that, it was great. Thank you for all your help making the reservation.
Grecia M.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Hi Grecia,
Thank you for being our guest. We hope that you will allow us to host your next vacation in the hill country!
Issues:
Very dirty place, many bugs, Heat doesn't work properly super HOT in the second floor, super cold in the first floor.
Nasty dirty kitchen, completely disorganized, dirty oven, dirty cabinets, lots of spider webs and dead bugs.
No exhaust in the first floor bathroom, toilet clogs, house smells, feels dirty overall.
Not a great experience.
Alfredo P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2024
We will admit, sometimes we are confused by a review. The guest reached out 6 hours after departure to notify us of cleaning issues, after they used the kitchen, the oven, etc. We wish we could attach pictures of our clean to reviews, so readers could decide for themselves. The guest never reached out about the HVAC unit during his stay, but we conducted a troubleshoot and everything works great. We don't advertise an exhaust in a bathroom and included in his private message to us was that he was disgruntled about the fireplace not being available and the garage. We do not advertise those amenities but we have other rentals that do!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Sheri T.
2 July 2022
3
Although the house was large and spacious, the A/C was not Adequate to keep the bedrooms cool. It was like a sauna during the day. The bathroom shower has the hot and cold switched, and the house is in need of some maintenance and upkeep. The exterior has cobwebs and bug nest everywhere. In addition, it needs to be stocked properly. No dish towels for the kitchen - had to go buy some, and limited D/W soap and trash bags.
Sheri T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Shalla R.
19 July 2022
4
This house was huge! Lot's of space for large families. Comfortable beds and plenty of room for the 10 of us. The back deck was amazing and the view was breathtaking!
Some downsides.... The refrigerator did not get very cold, cold enough to keep the food from going bad, but drinks and milk were not cold enough. It was also not big enough to accommodate a lot of people, so I recommend you bring some ice chests to keep your cold drinks in. We were very disappointed in the lake access, and the shoreline. The trek down is not for older guests or ones with limited mobility as it was pretty steep and had unstable footing. The shore line was nothing but big rocks, no where to set chairs or a canopy, not to mention trying to haul all that stuff down there. We brought Kayaks, and it was very difficult to get them down to the water. Worse part....coming back up! We only made that trip once. We were So looking forward to just sitting at the shore line, swimming, floating and kayaking and having lunch.
A couple suggestions for the owners:
The Master suite bathroom should have a door that closes and the shower doors should be frosted. We had 2 couples staying in this room. There were no table lamps in the master suite which would have been more suitable.
I would suggest in these very hot Texas summers, for the Hosts to set the thermostat quite a bit lower upon guest arrival,especially since check in is not until 4:00 pm which is part of the hottest part of the day. It was so hot inside and it took several hours to cool off the bedrooms, as they are all upstairs.
Shalla R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Hi Shalla,
Thank you for being our guest. We hope that you will allow us to host your next vacation in the hill country!
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Jeremy M.
24 June 2022
Very disappointed
Make sure you read all the reviews and book accordingly. I really wanted to like this place and it has a lot of potential to be a great place to stay. Unfortunately it is not worth the money they are charging. We went during the week and received a discounted rate. If I had paid the normal rate for this house I would have been extremely upset. Let me start with the good points. The house it located on the lake and has lake access. It is a long stairway down but not too bad unless you are elderly or handicapped in some way. The house is very big with plenty of space. Kitchen is large with lots of counter space and cabinets. Large deck has an amazing view of the lake which is the best feature of the house. Plenty of parking.
The bads are plentiful. First and foremost is the absolute inhospitable temperatures in the 3 bedrooms over the garage. For the first two days the temps were pushing 90 degrees. It was unloveable and no one could sleep up there or even stand to be up there for more than a view minutes to change or use the bathroom. There is nothing wrong with the ac. As they sent a technician out and he checked everything. He said this ac needs to be ran for at least two days to get it down to a cool temp from where it was when we arrived. There are no blackout curtains or solar screens on the windows which would help immensely. Also every time we left the house the thermostat would somehow be changed to 78 so any cooling we received before then was lost and had to start over. No one was able to sleep in those rooms until the third night and even then the temps were still in the upper 70s. If this is not addressed I do not recommend staying here in the summer. As half the house is not useable.
As I said before the house is very large but the space is not laid out well at all. The 3 bedrooms above the garage are small and have small beds. If you sleep 2 to a bed which would not be comfortable for 2 adults you could sleep 6 up there. It would be very tight and uncomfortable though. Nice sized 2nd full bath but unfortunately along with the unbearable heat. The shower did not work.
The master is huge and there is a 2nd bed in there but who wants to share a master suite with another couple or kids??? The master could easily be made into 2 rooms and share the master bath with is also very large.
All the furniture is well used and nothing really matches. A lot of it is beat up. The whole place needs to be updated. You can tell this is not a personally owned property as there is just no care to be seen. Everything is just ok. We've stayed in lots of air b and bs and this is by far the worst experience we have had. All it would take is someone just to care a little bit and this would be a great place. It just falls well short of the mark.
If they do not fix the ac issue I would avoid this unit at all cost. It's just such a huge shortfall. Hopefully I'm able to get some kind of refund for only being able to use half the house.
The view was spectacular! Only issues: could not connect to WI-Fi and the ‘queen’ beds were more like ‘full-size’ beds. Our family had a great time enjoying the lake, games, bbq-ing, etc.
Overall we had a great time staying at this property surprisingly the only issue we had was enough seating in the main rooms....possibly some additional love seats and/or recliners would have been nice during football season!
Jared K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2022
Thank you for allowing us to host your special vacation in the hill country!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Renee Z.
28 November 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Space
The house has lots of space but is not well maintained. The light fixtures are covered in spider webs and dust. The floors poorly cleaned. We could not go barefoot due to the grime on the floor and carpet. I would say has not had a good deep cleaning in some time. Most furnishings are well worn but are clean. The yard has not been mowed in a while. The side of the house has broken light fixtures piled up. The heat went out while we were there and we were cold for a day. The repair guy said he knew of the problem but had yet been given the go ahead to do the work. I was in hopes the Thanksgiving holiday would be nice for my children and grandkids. We have all been working hard to overcome grief this year. I heard my son whisper to my daughter in law “ this place is so sad and dirty”. My heart hurts to think that I didn’t provide them with a nice place for their first Thanksgiving without their father. I hope they use this review to deep clean, dust and clean the place up. The lake view is beautiful and peaceful. The fireplace is not functional but would have helped out when we didn’t have heat. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes/cookware to cook Thanksgiving dinner. The deer in the yard are wonderful. WiFi is not reliable so don’t expect to work online while there. Thank goodness I had no work plans which is unusual for me.
Renee Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2021
We really appreciate your feedback and recommendations. Those familiar with the hill country know that spiders can weave a web inside of a day, so we address those routinely. Insects are a part of everyday living in these parts but if anything seems amiss, we encourage guests to give us a call or send us a text, and we'd be glad to assist. We always appreciate the opportunity to rectify a situation, so guests can be comfortable and satisfied. We were happy to dispatch a tech to assess the heating situation, and luckily was able to get it up and running for guests, but unfortunately, did not receive any reports about cleaning issues. Your willingness to share your experience will enable us to make the improvements and adjustments needed to provide a relaxing vacation for our guests and ensure our future success as hosts.
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