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Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Fireplace
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  • Dryer
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Fischer, TX
  • Popular LocationCanyon Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanyon Lake Marina11 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhitewater Amphitheatre17 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more!

The John Know house is a family friendly place to stay in the Hill Country area.
There is a large fenced in yard, a full size, well equipped kitchen, living area, and 4 bedrooms. There is plenty to keep you busy both inside and outside the house. We have a wonderful guidebook we provide to give you great ideas for places to eat, shop, activities to do, and events in our local area. The house sleeps 11 very comfortably, but isn't too big for a single family to enjoy as well.
The space:
Guest will have access to all four acres the house sits on. A large portion is fenced in for children's and pet's safety, but you are welcome to go beyond the fence. Just go out the gate on the side, and begin to explore. There is a wet weather creek in the back of property, that provides a place to explore or hunt for arrowheads. It's fun to collect lightning bugs when they are out as well.

There is so much to do at the John Knox house. There is a treehouse, fire pit, BBQ pit, picnic tables, outdoor games to play, a ping pong table, a fuse-ball table, board games, puzzles and even a few art supplies. You won't run out of fun things to do when you visit this place.

In the shed we have available for your use: an ice chest, 2 kayaks, a table, and 8 bag chairs you can use at the house, or take with you to the river/lake.

The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, bake ware, coffee maker, blender, and most anything you will need to cook. We even have a highchair and a Pac-n-Play for your kiddos. If you have any questions about if we have certain items, please do not hesitate to ask.


We have three flat screen TVs with Direct TV and Netflix available. WiFi is included.
Guest access
Inside the fenced area, there is a large area with crushed granite area to park. There is room for multiple cars and/or a boat if you are bringing one with you. Please park on the crushed granite and not on the grass. You will definitely want a vehicle to get around while here because we are out in the country, however there is an option to rent transportation for day trips if you so choose.
Other things to note
This home is in a quiet neighborhood with lots of beautiful shade trees. You will enjoy the privacy of being out in the country, while being centrally located to places to visit all around.

There is a Brookshire Brother's 4.3 mile away from the house for your grocery needs if you would like to wait and buy groceries upon your arrival.

Property manager

Kathy Rakowitz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Fischer

This vacation home is located in Fischer. Canyon Lake Marina and Wimberley Zipline Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Hole Regional Park and Jacob's Well Natural Area. Traveling with kids? Consider The Island and Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Canyon Lake - 9 min drive
  • Canyon Lake Marina - 11 min drive
  • Potter's Creek Park - 14 min drive
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 17 min drive
  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert's By The Lake - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Italian Garden Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lucky's Kitchen & Cocktails - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful, family friendly home close to water activities, shopping, and more! located?

Set in Fischer, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Canyon Lake, Canyon Park, and Canyon Lake Marina. The Island and Wimberley Lions Market Days are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kama W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful, clean home in a wonderful environment with numerous activities provided for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamala G., San Antonio, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Everything was exactly as described. Owner/property manager was the most responsive I've seen to date. Lots of outdoor amenities, which would be great in cooler weather. Unfortunately I decided to go in August, during a heatwave, so wasn't able to fully enjoy everything they had to offer, but that's my choice/fault. They also provided so many little personalized touches, which is seldom seen elsewhere, like little toiletries, etc. I actually brought everything I needed with me, but thought thar was a very thoughtful touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This ranch did not disappoint
We stay in the greater Canyon Lake area at least once a year to play on the lake in our boat and spend time in the beautiful area between Canyon Lake / Wimberley / San Marcos. This year, we had the largest group yet, with 10 adults and children plus 2 dogs. The playroom was perfect each night, we got to hang outside and listen to the chickens and cows, and my dogs especially got to run around and enjoy being dogs with all the country has to offer. There was plenty of room and privacy and room for all of the kids we had -- getting the teenagers in one area and the youngers in another was also fantastic. We are planning on renting this place again in the fall/winter during the holiday season. I love Wimberley during Christmas, so looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
You have to stay here!
We had 2 familes that stayed here (4 adults and 5 kids ranging from 6-10). There was plenty of rooms and beds for everyone to sleep comfortably. The location was great as it was couple of mins away from 2 boat ramps and the grocery store. The drive way had plenty of parking place for your vehicles and boats. Everything is provided in this house and all you really need is clothes and food. The house was clean and nicely set up. The best part was the game room and the outdoor part to keep the kids very busy. There was plenty of towels, cups, dishes, etc...enough for a lot of people. Katherine was a great and fast on her communication and answered all my questions to ensure my stay was going to be great which it was. I definitely highly recommend this place as the price was reasonable for the location and space it offers. This house offer more than a home away from home, it felt like home! I will definitely book here again for our next stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023