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The Lux Blanco River Retreat

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A two-story wooden structure with a blue roof, a staircase leading to the upper level, and a fenced area.
A hot tub with a black cover, surrounded by a wooden deck and a view of leafless trees.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a unique rug.
A modern kitchen with white and blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
A park with a pond, trees, a stack of firewood, and a bench.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Blanco Shoals Natural Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, this holiday home is on the waterfront. San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blanco Shoals Natural Area and Purgatory Creek Natural Area. Ready for a night out? Consider Cheatham Street Warehouse and The Marc. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Blanco Shoals Natural Area - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Texas State University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 7 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lux Blanco River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Lux Blanco River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lux Blanco River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lux Blanco River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lux Blanco River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Texas State University, Blanco Shoals Natural Area and Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcat Stadium and Bobcat Softball Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family stay

We couldn’t ask for a better place for our family to get together for Thanksgiving. Nice stroll to the river on the property. Plenty of spaces to sit and enjoy. The hot tub on the deck was a plus! Kitchen was great for cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Living room was just right to play board games.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College graduation

Just a hiccup checking in but the response was on point. Great stay and I recommend getting down to the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Lux

My family and I stayed for few days at the Lux Blanco for my daughter’s TXST NSO. The house had literally everything we needed for our stay. Beds very comfortable, Kitchen had all appliances needed to cook whatever we wanted. Check in was very simple and quick. Mrs Shayan (the host)was very quick to respond and understanding to any questions we had.We hope to stay again there soon !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Adjust doors to close…especially master! Fill dispensers in bathrooms. Clean floors and baseboards. Clean fixtures. ETCProperty has a unique river behind and owner has definitely good decor .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!!!!!!!

The host did a magnificent job on everything including instructions. It was the right amount of distance from places we needed to go and the river was so nice right in the back. 50/10 most definetly ccoming back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I will be back

Amazing house on the river with tons of cool stuff to do. The river is just a short one minute walk from the house. So magical! They have some floats tied up where you enter the water, perfect for hanging out on. There’s a hot tub, plenty of hammocks, a grill, in unit laundry - everything you need for a relaxing stay. The house itself is super cute with vintage fixtures and furniture. Location is great with tons of cool stuff in San Mo nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Marcos Getaway

My partner and I had a splendid stay at this property nestled away in a river-adjacent neighborhood. We enjoyed swinging in the patio hammock and chatting on the back porch overlooking their large yard shrouded in trees. 2 friendly but mouthy small dogs from next door accompanied us on a few walks through the small wooded area down to the river throughout the weekend. Though the river access was modest and not totally private, we enjoyed sitting by the water. We felt like we had far more space than we knew what to do with when hanging out inside. The owner was quite responsive to any questions/issues that arose which was a huge boon to our stay. Would highly recommend for medium-sized groups or families looking for a cozy place to stay when visiting town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location

Okay stay!

The inside of the property was nice..a few things were just off.. like there was a coffee maker, but it didnt have a coffee pot. The trash buns outside were really full and full of food stuffs, so there were flies all around that were getting inside the house. The listing said river front, but the property is in fact not on the river. Otherwise, a nice place and great location. Working out a few kinks and cleanliness it would be awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great property with river access and close to everything

We stayed here for alumni weekend at Texas State. Pros: - Close to everything but feels secluded/alone in a good way - Lots of chairs (very random and mismatched and arguably not the most comfortable but thats ok!) - We saw so much nature! Deers, snakes, spiders, caterpillars, etc. - Master bed was VERY comfortable, other bed less comfy but still good - Gumby's delivers here Cons: - Kitchen leaves much to desire, basically just plates and bowls - Very dusty and dirty in crevices that should be cleaned - Bunk bed is very squeaky - Living room could use more seating If you're just staying for one night for something at TXST (aka busy and around town more than at the VRBO) I think it's great. I just would like it to be cleaned more thoroughly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
I appreciate the feedback , we have added more seating and more appliances and labeled drawers . So stuff is easier to find The bunk bed is a restoration hardwood set so I have secured it better .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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