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Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list!

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Mid century modern vibes in a warm and spacious home. All that natural light makes this space feel light bright and open.
Ideally located with lake views from the front, and hill country views from the back!
Lots of seating to enjoy the beautiful views! There is a propane grill for a perfect outdoor dining experience.
Breezy backyard oasis features brick fire pit, Adirondack chairs, hammock and beautiful Hill Country view.
Porch swing, hammock chairs, a custom mural, and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful views. Space for parking up to four vehicles or a vehicle plus boat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Canyon Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Canyon Lake, TX
  • Place, Canyon Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪59 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

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list!

Escape to the Texas Hill Country at Wunderschön Vista Haus — a beautifully decorated hilltop retreat where deer roam freely and your pets are not only allowed, they are genuinely welcome! We've thought of everything for your family: a fully fenced backyard and a gated main deck for the safety of your kids and dogs. A gamers cottage with PS4 and wall arcade for rainy days or just need extra space. Pet essentials and deer food are provided. Access to Canyon Lake is just a short walk downhill.

We provide a guest welcome guide with check-in and check-out instructions, emergency numbers and recommendations for places to visit, but please feel free to contact us if you have questions or need anything at all.

A quiet neighborhood with beautiful views of Canyon Lake, hiking trails, deer crossing and access to the lake is 1 minute's drive away. There are many beautiful tree lined streets to walk around and gorgeous views of the lake can be found all throughout our friendly neighborhood. If you're up for a challenge, there are lots of hills to help you get your workout in!

Boat Ramp 1 - 0.3 miles (1 minute drive, 5 minute walk downhill); swimming and use of non-motorized water vehicles permitted
Boat Ramp 14 - 7.5 miles (Less than 15 minute drive); motorized water vehicles permitted
Lowe's Market - 6 minutes away
Gruene and New Braunfels - 22 minutes
Wimberly, TX - 30 minutes
San Antonio & Austin each less than an hour away

Pet fee is $25/pet/night. Please notify us in advance of any pets you'll be bringing as approval is required.
Game room access is $50/night. Advanced notice is appreciated, but not required.

Our house sits on top of a quiet hill with views of Canyon Lake and the Hill Country, The home features multiple outdoor living spaces — balconies on both floors front and back, a spacious main deck, a fire pit and hammock, and a front porch with a swing perfect for morning coffee. No matter where you sit, the view is spectacular. The main deck is also perfect for stargazing on a clear night. We provide blankets for you to bring outside whenever it's cool out.
Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to make a homecooked meal and a coffee station, washer and dryer, comfortable beds with quality linens, large smart TVs, dedicated work space and fast WiFi. The game cottage is a fun bonus for families and groups.
Deer visit every morning and evening — we provide feed so you can greet them up close. It's the kind of experience guests say they'll never forget.

You'll definitely need a vehicle to get around.

Boat Ramp 1 - 0.3 miles (1 minute drive, 5 minute walk downhill); swimming and use of non-motorized water vehicles permitted
Boat Ramp 14 - 7.5 miles (Less than 15 minute drive); motorized water vehicles permitted
Gruene, TX - 24 minutes
Wimberly, TX - 30 minutes
Austin & San Antonio each less than an hour away

There is an open lot next to the house that attract lots of wildlife including birds, deer, foxes, etc. They are very docile and accustomed to friendly visitors. However, they are wild animals so please use caution. The lot is not part of our property, so please be respectful to our neighbors. If you are traveling without little ones or dogs feel free to open the gate to let the deer in and out of our yard.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. If smoking outdoors, please dispose of trash in outdoor bin
No illegal drug use
No unauthorized pets - pets must be approved by host in advance and in writing

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2651489vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Canyon Lake

Located in Canyon Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Travelling with kids? Consider The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country and McKenna Children's Museum.
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Canyon Lake, TX

What's nearby

  • Canyon Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Comal River - 33 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 35 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 58 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 38 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Startz Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list!?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list! on 29 September 2026 start from NZ$695, 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 Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern + Large Deck + Dog Friendly w/ Enclosed Yard + Fire Pit + Deer Feed + Game Room Cottage + Pellet Grill + Stargazing from the Deck + Multiple Balconies + View of the Lake. Add us to you wish list! located?

This family-friendly Canyon Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Canyon Lake and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country. Overlook Park and Canyon Lake Gorge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and tastefully decorated. THe host had thought of everything we might need. The lake was beautiful and lots of outdoor areas to relax on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2026
Thanks so much for your nice review, Amanda! It was a pleasure hosting you. 💖
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing views! So many outdoor spaces to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Accommodations were stellar and the hosts were very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! Great place to stay! Very comfortable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our short vacation here. The house was perfect for us. Loved seeing & feeding all if the deer! Enjoyed all of the outdoor spaces!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you, Cindy! It was a pleasure to host you. We hope you’ll come visit again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Awesome Place

The place is beautiful and centrally located with easy access to great restaurants and lake in the area. Marisol is a wonderful host making sure we had everything we needed and helped us with our special accommodations. We will definitely be returning next summer, do not pass up on this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Maria, you were a pleasure to host! I’m so glad you and your crew had a great time. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back!
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10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Cozy Lake Home

We all enjoyed our stay at the house. It was plenty of room for the five of us. The house had everything we needed and more with plenty of thoughtful touches. The balconies all had good views, especially the ones upstairs. The neighborhood was nice as well and we walked around it most mornings and evenings. You could walk down to the boat ramp and the water fairly quickly for drive even faster when it was too hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great 1st time experience

This was our first VRBO experience. Listing was exactly what we showed up to. Communication & information was excellent. Super clean, no issues, & it had everything you needed. Overall great experience & a place to relax and unwind. We were especially appreciative that it was very clean. Just a comfortable place. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you, Matthew! It was truly a pleasure hosting you. I hope you’ll come visit us again!
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10/10 Excellent

Misti W.

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

Great little family getaway

Great location to all the things we were interested in doing. Tons of deer, although they were spooked easily. The neighbors were able to feed and call them in. We loved going by the dam, but not huge fans of swim beach 1 because it was very rough and $20 per car and could not come and go. But over all, the house was great. It has an obstructed view of the lake, but still nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for visiting, Cori. Looking forward to hosting you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Deerly Beloved Getaway 🦌If you're looking for a clean, comfy place to unwind with your family and pup and make some new four-legged forest friends, this is the spot. The house itself was clean and cozy—like staying at a friend's house, if your friend is extremely tidy and has a contemporary kind of style. The best part? Deer. Everywhere. Morning coffee on the porch turned into a daily episode of "National Geographic" And just when we thought it couldn't get better, we found a bin of deer food provided by the hosts—basically turning my girls into Disney princesses for the weekend. Although we did not enjoy the fire pit, it also looked like a great place to have a glass of wine and become a deer whisperer. 10/10 would come back—next time with more time to relax and less shame about how many deer selfies I took. 🦌
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Nice place in the Texas Hill Country

Very nice property in the Texas Hill Country with obstructed, but still nice views of Canyon Lake. Location is essentially midway between San Antonio and Austen, and a great jumping off place for trips to Gruene, Fredrickburg, etc.. Also, if you don't want to go far, very good pizza (Elio's) and bakery only a couple of miles down the hill. Furniture was comfortable and clean, and a family of 6 deer came to visit at the back yard. Master bedroom is on main floor, although there are a couple of steps up into the house, and the living room is sunken a step from the kitchen/master bedroom level, so while it is minimal steps, it is not (nor was it advertised as such) handicapped accessible. Love the plug for the electrc car as well (bring own charging cable). If you are bringing a boat, there is room to park it in front of the house, but you might want to check with the lake authorities. While we were there, the level was low enough that the closest boat ramp was closed, although I did see some boats out there, so there must be alternative entry points. We came for the 2024 eclipse, and the host was very thoughtful with a gift basket of eclipse themed snacks as well as eclipse glasses. Good communication throughout. We hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

FRANK F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT PLACE
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

norma p.

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

Exelente para familia !!

La propiedad es exacta como lo dice la descripcion y las fotografias publicadas. Muy linda, limpia y en buena ubicacion. el vecindario muy tranquilo. Yo y mi familia Pasamos unos dias muy agradables. Marisol siempre muy atenta a mis mensajes. esperamos volver pronto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Muchas gracias, Norma! Me alegro que lo pasaron bien. Espero que visitan denuevo en la próxima oportunidad. 🙂
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Cute, cozy home

We had a great time. House is adorable, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend! Marisol was super responsive and helpful. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
It was a pleasure hosting you and your group. We hope to have you back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Steffen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2025
Thank you for your nice review! It was a pleasure hosting you. I hope you’ll come visit again if you’re ever in the area!

About the host

Hosted by Marisol Timm

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Hi fellow travelers! I’ve been a Texan for 30 years and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. But I do love visiting places all over the world. In fact, I love traveling almost as much as I love hosting!

When I’m not traveling I love checking out new restaurants, baking, listening to podcasts, and meeting new people! Let me know if I can offer any recommendations for your visit or help make your stay extra special.

Why they chose this property

This is the kind of place that makes you slow down and appreciate the natural beauty all around. There are 5 outdoor living spaces, including 3 balconies, one wide front porch and a HUGE deck! Each one has a gorgeous view of either the lake or the hill country.

The boat ramp in just a one minute drive down the hill and there's plenty of room to park your boat in front of the house.

If you feel like getting out to experience some of the unique little Texas towns, Guene is just 20 minutes away and has the oldest dance hall in Texas along with great little restaurants and boutiques.

What makes this property unique

You will see our usual deer herds passing through. They're always optimistic that you'll drop them a little deer food from the stash we provide. At night the skies are dark with lots of stars visible on a clear evening.

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