This was our way of celebrating Mother's Day and giving our daughter a much-needed staycation and graduation gift. We even had Prom on Saturday night in the living room!
Lots of positive things to say. First, I've lived in the area for many years and forgot what a treasure we have along this stretch of the Guadalupe. It's beautiful.
Second, the house is situated on a nice spot on the river. The frontage is expansive. In the back yard, we enjoyed privacy and a lovely view with the towering cypress and oak trees. There's a small river island spanning the back yard which slows the adjacent current. This makes for easy kayak access. We did not venture far up or down river. Didn't need to. We kayaked long loops around the island. On the other side of the river is a stony beach, which is nice for enjoying the sun and tossing around a frisbee. The back yard itself is fully shaded. The fire pit next to the river is a treat. And the fenced-in area for the dogs was a unique and beloved feature.
Third, on the inside, there was plenty of room for 2 adults and 2 teens. Three bedrooms, 2 with queens and 1 with multiple twins. The two bathrooms are clean and fully functional. Showers were hot. There was ample eating and sitting space. We enjoyed the pool table. The kitchen supplies--silverware, plates, coffee maker--were ample. The purified water tank was nice. There's a large screen TV in the living room, thought we didn't use it. WiFi worked well. The beds were fine. Plenty of towels and toilet paper.
It's hard to find any negatives. They are all minor. During the day, the road along the river gets pretty noisy with motorcycles and trucks motoring through and revving their engines. Totally understandable because the drive is gorgeous. The pool cues need new tips. Horseshoe in the back did not quite work because, well, I guess I'm not very good at it and the shoes kept rolling into the river (I fished 'em out--the river is clear!). The kitchen lacked any condiments other than salt, pepper, and ground coffee and supplies. This is not a big deal, just something to be aware of. Only one bedroom has an en suite bathroom. I wish there was a container marked for recycling.
Overall, it's hard to imagine a better place along the Guadalupe. The back yard exceeds expectations. The house had a Texas lodge feel and met all of our needs. The owners were responsive and quite accommodating. Check in was super easy. Everything about this place was relaxing.