Canyon Lake is home to this holiday home. Cranes Mill Marina and Dry Comal Creek Winery & Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Guadalupe River and Honey Creek State Natural Area. Ready for a night out? Consider Whitewater Amphitheatre and Devil's Backbone Tavern. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
San Marcos Premium Outlets - 52 min drive - 59.5 km
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 52 min drive - 68.4 km
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Maven's Inn & Grill - 17 min walk
Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill North - 25 min drive
7-Eleven - 14 min walk
7-Eleven - 29 min drive
Cupbearer - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat | Backyard with Private Pool, Playground | Families & Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat | Backyard with Private Pool, Playground | Families & Dogs Welcome?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat | Backyard with Private Pool, Playground | Families & Dogs Welcome on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,766, 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 Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat | Backyard with Private Pool, Playground | Families & Dogs Welcome?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat | Backyard with Private Pool, Playground | Families & Dogs Welcome?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat | Backyard with Private Pool, Playground | Families & Dogs Welcome?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat | Backyard with Private Pool, Playground | Families & Dogs Welcome located?
Situated in Canyon Lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Canyon Lake, Crane's Mill Park and Cranes Mill Marina. Guadalupe River is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay. The three separate rooms each with a shower worked great for our group. We were out most every day for the full day so we didn't get to utilize all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Corine A.
29 July 2026
Best getaway
This place is the perfect get away. It was very nice and cozy. We didn't want to leave lol. The kids loved the pool. Very clean and alot of room. I recommend this place. We shall be back.
Took our family to canyon lake for a couple days. Enjoyed the house and pool more than the lake lol. Would def recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for the five-star review, Hector! We're delighted you enjoyed your time at the house and pool, even more than the lake. We appreciate your recommendation and would love to host you again!
The house was exactly as advertised and perfect for our short getaway. It's about a 5 minute drive from the lake and 15 minutes away from the Guadalupe tube rentals. We would definitely book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Wow, Angela! We are so glad that your family enjoyed a perfect getaway at Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat in Canyon Lake. The location and convenience to the lake and rivers can't be beaten. Thank you for being a wonderful guest, and we look forward to hosting you again!
Perfect place and location
Alison was wonderful
Thank you for all your help.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you, Maria! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to have you back soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison T.
10 July 2023
Brings the Family Together
We chose this home to bring our four generations together for the weekend. Our 2.5-year-old loved the pool and playground, while our 95-year-old Papa could live on the patio glider chair. It was an incredibly special stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
We are happy to hear that, Kate! Thank you for the five-star review. Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat is a special home and the perfect property for families!
We are a family of 5 & visit Canyon Lake every year & we’re super happy with this place! Nice big, clean space, plenty of room, the upgrades of the house were very nice & had everything. Loved that our adult kids had their own bathrooms within ea bedroom. The pool was an added bonus! We would definitely recommend & stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed the spacious and upgraded accommodations, as well as the added bonus of the pool. It's great to know that the private bathrooms for each bedroom were a hit with your adult kids. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Canyon Lake!
Was glad to have found a second location due to hurricane evacuation. Meet our needs. Really enjoyed the private pool and all the amenities the house offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Fantastic, Tonya! Thank you for your review! We're glad we could provide a safe and comfortable place for you during the hurricane evacuation. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the private pool and the amenities our house offers. We hope to welcome you back under better circumstances in the future!
Wonderful location and very comfortable home and beds. I would definitely rent this property again. Needs little maintenance on house( 2 door knobs fell off during stay). Besides that it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for the five-star review, John! We are so glad your family enjoyed the home and location, and thank you for letting us know that two door knobs fell off during your stay. Please do not hesitate to reach out during future stays if an issue ever needs to be addressed. We are local and happy to send someone out during a guest's stay. Again, thank you for staying with us!
This was a very nice property and very clean. The kids enjoyed the pool and swing set. My first time at Canyon Lake and it has been terribly affected by draught. Canyon Ponds is more like it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Dick, and for staying with us! We're glad the kids enjoyed the pool and swing set and that you found the property very clean. While we understand the drought has affected Canyon Lake, we hope our amenities helped make your stay enjoyable and memorable!
The property was so well maintained and clean. They made firewood available and other assortment kitchen essentials that made our stock up for the week less expensive. I couldn’t locate the email to get in the property and the manager responded on the first ring!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Thank you, Stephanie! We're delighted to hear that you appreciated our efforts in maintaining cleanliness and providing essential amenities for a comfortable stay! It makes us happy to know that our prompt assistance when you needed it made a positive impact on your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future!
My husband, newborn baby, parents, and 2 dogs all stayed here for an extended weekend getaway. The property was big and perfect for the dogs to roam supervised. The house was nice and was as described. The property management company was very nice and helpful with the questions we had. The entrance is a little hidden so finding it at first was a bit difficult since it is off the main 2-way road in the neighborhood. Nice option for the price, would consider staying here again if the need arose.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for the feedback, Brittny! We are happy that your family was able to come together and enjoy the spacious property. Communication is of the upmost importance to us, and we are always here to answer guest questions or concerns. You're the first to mention the entrance being difficult to find, but with the private gate being inside the entry drive and the home tucked back on the three acres, I can see it would be easy to pass by on the first go. Again, thank you for staying with us, and we hope to have you back at any of our iTrip San Antonio properties in the future!
We really enjoyed our stay. I am not about leaving negative comments but I would like to add a few comments that would really elevate this property. Trees or shrubs so when you are sitting on the front porch you do not have to see the houses on the next street, put the van and boat in another storage so people renting can utilize the cover parking and lastly paint the trailer when you come on the the property. Other than that this is a great property. They home is decorated very tasteful! We loved the 3 outdoor areas!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2024
Wonderful review, Cindy! We are so glad that you really enjoyed your stay at Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat in Canyon Lake, and we appreciate your recommendations to elevate the property. The property has been in the process of upgrades and renovations, with more to come. Thank you for being a great guest, and we hope to host you again soon!
The property if completely fenced and secure so that there was no concern that our dogs could get out. The pool is small, but exactly as shown in picture. We were there to attend the Final Four in San Antonio. It was an easy drive to the games. Great brisket at "Nick's Not Normal", and the Italian restaurant nearby was very good. Tv's were nice. Kitchen well stocked but could use a few more plates. All appliances were in good working order.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thank you for your great review, Shane! We’re delighted to hear that you found Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat to be a secure and enjoyable place for your dogs. It’s great to know that the pool met your expectations and that the location was convenient for attending the Final Four in San Antonio. We’re glad you enjoyed the local dining options, especially the brisket at "Nick's Not Normal" and the nearby Italian restaurant. We appreciate your feedback about the kitchen plates and are pleased to hear that all appliances were in good working order. We’d love to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay!
Beautiful house! Loved the security of the place & loved the pool. Giving a 3 Star because the home needs pest control. There is some kind of infestation of little black bugs, not sure if it was baby roaches.. mainly in the master bath area. Also, had small roaches through out the house.. loved the place but hard to look past that issue as I hate bugs! Would be a perfect place if they got that under control, which should be an easy fix. Suggestion would be to have regular monthly pest control to avoid guests running into things like that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the house, pool, and security. We sincerely apologize for the pest issues you encountered and wish you had reached out during your stay. The home is on routine pest control, and we've reached out to the company letting them know of the issue to prevent future occurrences. We appreciate your suggestions and hope to have the opportunity to host you again under improved conditions.
The property is a lovely environment. We really enjoyed the decks - it would be nice to be able to turn off the motion detectors in the evening when sitting out. Very comfortable stay. We did have an issue with one of the beds, but it was addressed promptly. Suggestions: mixing bowls in the kitchen that could be used in the microwave, too; longer shower curtains in the 2 bedrooms to keep the bathroom floor from getting wet; instructions for using TVs. All in all we would recommend the property and come again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
We are so glad you had a wonderful time at Outdoor Utopia! You were an excellent guest and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. I appreciate the great feedback and will look into making those corrections to the property.
Beautiful home on a great lot. Great decks and pool. Traffic was a little noisy when we were outside.
Plenty of space and renovated nicely.
A few comments that may help:
I would consider having non breakable dishes as it would be best when entertaining outside.
The shower on the southwest side of the house was lukewarm but never hot.
There were several small roaches that were roaming around the kitchen, so an exterminator would remedy this issue.
If you rent the home, think about bringing ziplock bags and foil paper and charcoal for the grill.
The home is located very close to the boat ramp #6 and only 10 minutes to Comal Park. We were also entertained by a deer family, and the children were delighted.
Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your thoughtful review of the beautiful Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat, Ghislaine. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great decks, pool, and spacious home! We appreciate your thorough feedback. The regularly scheduled pest control appointment had been pushed to this week to prevent pesticides from being sprayed in the home before children and pets arrived. We will be sure to have them pay extra attention to the kitchen. Thank you for informing us of the shower; we are a local property management company and are happy to address any issues with a property during a stay. We will see that it is resolved for future guests. Your tips on bringing ziplock bags and foil are helpful for future guests; we encourage guests to bring additional supplies, paper products, and charcoal in the Check-in Instruction email. We're happy that the convenient location and the delightful deer family added to your overall positive experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!
The property is a great space. Large kitchen, every bedroom has its own private bathroom.
The house is very clean- a super plus. Very nice outdoor space. We didn't have little children but there is a nice play area for them. The pool is not crazy big but it worked for us. Plenty of space for us to cool off and relax. Large deck in the front and back of the house. Plenty of parking. We had a pickup and two cars.
During the day there is plenty of sunlight in the house, which is nice, but at night, the sliding glass doors do not have blinds or curtains to give privacy when its dark outside. The master suite would get quite warm during the day while the rest of the house stay very comfortable. But yes it would cool off when it was time for bed. These would be my biggest gripes.
I would absolutely recommend this house and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for the five-star review, Naomi! We are happy you enjoyed the home's large kitchen, spacious outdoor area, and pool. We appreciate your suggestion to add curtains. We did add curtains to the sliding door and window that faces neighboring properties based on guest feedback, so we appreciate your input on the front doors that overlook the large lot. Though not expansive, the pool is a lifesaver in the Texas heat. This heat wave has been a record-breaking scorcher, even with two A/C units in the home. Thank you for your high recommendation of Outdoor Utopia Acreage Retreat!
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Misleading outside pictures
The house itself was great, very cozy and it was great to have bathrooms for each bedroom.
The reason i'm giving this 2 stars is because the outside pictures are misleading. We were looking for a place where we could spend most of our time outside. First the deck and pool area is facing a busy street. You can't tell by the pictures but there is a street at the top of the backyard picture. This lead to no privacy and lots of traffic noise. Maybe it's the time of year we booked the property, because none of the other reviews said anything about this. Your view from the pool was either the street or a hugh metal rusty shipping container. The "multiple outdoor storage buildings" that the listing mentions are mostly dilapidated eye sores. None of the pictures show theses outside buildings for you to make an informed decision about this property. The one thing that took it over the top was the broken washing machine just sitting out in the middle of the side yard. If I had seen realistic pictures of the yard areas I would not have rented this property, especially at this price point and most definitely because of the busy street. It baffels us as to why none of the other reviews mention this. I've stayed in many VRBO's throughout the years and this is the first negative review that I have written.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We're pleased to hear that you found the house cozy and appreciated the en-suite bathrooms in each bedroom, a wonderful feature not found in many homes! However, we're genuinely sorry to learn that the outdoor space had such a negative impact on your experience. We appreciate your input on the outdoor storage buildings, and we will work to provide a more detailed representation of the property in our listing to help future guests make informed decisions. Again, we appreciate you being a great guest and your feedback, which will help improve future guest experiences.