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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 153300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Canyon Lake, TX
  • Canyon Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Canyon Lake Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Canyon Lake

On lake.Your stay at this Canyon Lake vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Canyon Lake and North Park. Guadalupe River and Jacob's Creek Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canyon Lake - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Overlook Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Canyon Lake Marina - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 33 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Italian Garden Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River

This beautiful home is secluded and peaceful with a beautiful view of Canyon Lake. Great Tree Room, huge stone fireplace great for family or group gatherings. Large kitchen and Dining room for14
plus side bar. Jacobs Creek Beach 5 blocks, fishing 1 block, boating, jet-ski rentals, 3 miles, sailing, Guadalupe River tubing 3 miles, New Braunfels, 12 miles, San Antonio, 33 miles. Whitewater Amphitheater is 2 miles Schlitterbahn Water Park 14 miles. Several marked hiking trails surrounding Canyon Lake avaiable.
Tour Canyon Beautiful Gorge

Suitable for Children.

One mile to Canyon Lake Gorge tours.

Blue Water Lake, Shaded Yard: Canyon Lake is one of Texas's finest lakes. Boating and Sailing conditions are excellent. Fishing and watersports abound. Lookingglass Place has a panoramic view of the lake that stretches for over 12 miles. Upstairs decks have a Hot Tub, which provides spectacular vistas as well as romantic stargazing. Waterskiing boats are available for rent nearby. Lookingglass's backyard has large seating areas, horeshoe pit, campfire pit, goldfish pond, hammock, tree swing, and 2 charcoal Bar B Que grills. Plenty of outdoor chairs and tables.

Fantastic River Tubing, Country Music: Located less than 3 miles from the fabulous Guadalupe River, for exciting canoeing, rafting, or tubing. Schlitterbahn Water Park (rated # 1 in the world) is only a 16 mile drive. Rio Raft Company is open 364 days each year for tube or raft rental. Nearby is the famous Whitewater Amphitheater and it's ony 14 miles to the legendary Gruene Hall.

Antique and Shoppers Paradise: Wimberly, Texas is an art lovers meca, only an 18 mile drive from Looking glass Place. Fredricksburg, also an art and antique center is exactly a 50 miles drive. San Marcos Tanger and Prime Outlet Malls are 19 miles door to door from Lookingglass Place. SAN ANTONIO is 40 miles to the south, with Fiesta Texas, Sea World, The Alamo, and the one-of-a-kind River Walk. Extend your stay and treat your group to one of the most fascinating cities in the world, but return every night to the quiet and peace of Lookingglass Place.

Golf: Lakeview Golf course is an 8 mile drive from the house and has reasonable green and cart fees with a beautiful, challenging golf course overlooking the south side of Canyon Lake. Open for 12 months of golfing. Phone for fees.

Marked bicycling trails nearby, for experience cyclists.
Keywords: Vacation House, Vacation Home, Rental House, Whitewater amphitheater, Hill Country, Gruene Hall, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Schliterbahn, Heritage museum, dinosaur The Madrone Hiking Trails, Tubbing,
Breakwater Grill & Cantina sunset dinning

Tanger Outlet Mall, Sailing, Jet ski rental
Canyon Lake Gorge, Canyon Lake Marina and The Preserve Wedding Venue- 1 mile.

Property manager

Terry Tomko

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking areas on outside decks.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $80 flat fee for up to 2 dogs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children always 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: with approval by owner limit on guests & vehicles
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22. Note from host: with approval by owner limit on guests & vehicles For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3 200 sq ft View-secluded Hot Tub Free Wifi Numerous Decks House
3 200 sq ft View-secluded Hot Tub Free Wifi Numerous Decks
3 300 sq ft View-secluded Hot Tub Free Wifi Numerous Decks House
3 300 sq ft View-secluded Hot Tub Free Wifi Numerous Decks House
3 300 sq ft View-secluded Hot Tub Free Wifi Numerous Decks

Frequently asked questions

How close is 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River to the airport?

This vacation home is 47 mi (57-min drive) away from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River to downtown Canyon Lake?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from Canyon Lake.

3,300 ft, Lakeview, Spacious Yard, Hot Tub Secluded, 3acres, Gruene Hall,River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexus H.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 year Soberversary!

We had the best time at this house. Comfortable beds. Great views. Fantastic backyard. Terry, the host, so friendly and lovely! Made me miss my grandpa talking to him when he called. Definitely recommend this house! We rented a van and traveled as a group to Gruene and New Braunfels one night and it was only about a 25 min ride. This house is perfect for a small group of friends or family wanting a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaneth Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Enough room for me our family reunion. Terry was great and answered all questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

The host was very attentive and the house was clean. Had enough space for my entire family. You can see the lake from the balcony with the hot tub. It’s close to other amenities. Would definitely recommend this place to anybody else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin's wedding at The Preserve

Mine and my sibling's family stayed at this house for our cousin's wedding at The Preserve. We also had a brunch Saturday morning to celebrate a late Christmas with our grandmother. This house and property was PERFECT!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Canyon Lake

Owners were quick to respond and very friendly. Beautiful area. Love the daily deer visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend

My family really enjoyed their weekend stay. We loved the upstairs deck for sunsets and had fun playing lawn games and hanging outside. The living room is so cozy and has tons of seating. The decor is truly unique. We could tell the house is well loved and holds many fun memories. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra G., Illinois

Spacious Rental for Large Group

My family, 4 adults and 3 children (children's ages 9, 5, and 2) enjoyed our stay at the Looking Glass home. Terry, our host was very kind and accommodating before and during our stay. The home's arrangement was perfect because my daughter and her family had the upstairs and my husband and I took the downstairs bedroom. That gave everyone plenty of room and privacy. We were glad to see the TV was set up with YouTube TV so we could watch football and the baseball playoffs! Some simple things could be addressed (ie.new cushions on outdoor furniture) to update this rental, but it didn't impact our wonderful time at this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

jamal

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice house, but neeeeeeds alot of attention, needs a lo of maintenance, cleanibg nit goid , alot of spiders web, stains of cups on tables, dogs hair on beds sheets, water inside. coffee k cup tank machine was stained and stinky, broken all sliding out doors locks and suportrd with wooding stick on track, even i was very careful and scared to use any think in house so i won'tbe responsible for it, over all house needs alot of attention and maintenance and better cleaning before renting it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!!

We so thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Looking Glass!! Proximity to the Guadalupe and area restaurants was perfect! The grounds were beautiful. The house is beautiful… We just couldn’t get over how lucky we were to find it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Staycation

Enjoyed our stay with family and friends. Terry was very responsive and down to earth. Check in was a breeze, and there was not too much cleaning that was asked of us at the end of our stay. Which, personally, I appreciate. As a heads up, the stairs are rather steep!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for a large group/family

The house was so big, beautiful, and spacious. Plenty of towels and kitchen utensils and appliances. We really enjoyed the upstairs deck and hot tub. But we made use of the entire house. (Great bar). The location was good for floating the river, schlitterbahn, and natural bridge caverns. (All within 30 minutes or less). The info book was full of good info. We are out once at GrannyD’s and it was really good. Rest of the time we cooked at the house. 10/10 would recommend! Terry was quick to respond to any questions I had. I would definitely stay there again. Everyone loved it !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing

This place is everything that everything the Hill Country is! From the gorgeous house to the view of Canyon Lake, and the deer hanging out back my family and I loved it. The house is so incredibly spacious and had everything we needed along the way. The owners were incredibly helpful and kind. We cannot wait to go back. P.S. I now need a tree in my living room :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

The house had plenty of room for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Property

Very big house spacious and enough room for everyone. Backyard was very nice. Everyone enjoyed their time at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and tucked away

The host was super helpful and the house was very clean! We really enjoyed our stay and loved the views as well as the feeling of just being tucked away and on our own out there! It was a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tandi b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eclipse trip

We came for the total solar eclipse of 2024 - too many clouds to actually see it but the trip was still wonderful. Terry is the nicest, most accommodating host. The house is amazing and we spent most of our time there. The only lacking star was the entrance at the driveway was a little rough for the super-low sports car that we rented - otherwise a perfect rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and secluded!

The house was nicer than the pictures!big open floor plan,beautiful deck with a view.We had a big group of family staying here and we had plenty of space for everyone and the house was well equipped with everything we needed.Would definitely stay here again next time we’re back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The looking glass house

We had a wonderful stay here at this large spacious home. My son got married at the preserve and this was the perfect location to stay in. My husband and I had two of our adult children and their spouses staying with us as well and this house made it very comfortable for all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a girls getaway

The house was a great choice for our group of 8- plenty of space to relax, plenty of bedrooms. We loved having space to hang out with the beautiful bar area and large kitchen table.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home close to The Preserve Wedding Venue

This home worked out perfectly for our family members who had traveled to Texas for a wedding at The Preserve. We had 8 who stayed and a few others who gathered for our Rehearsal Dinner. It’s a fun space with the tree room, lots of eclectic decor, well equipped kitchen, koi pond, hot tub, and other amenities. Unfortunately we didn’t spend much time outdoors or use the hot tub because the weather was too hot. However early mornings were nice to sit outside and watch the deer come through the yard. Terry, the owner is friendly and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed seeing a light show one evening with amazing lightning and thunder that we’re not used to seeing at our home. It’s a perfect home for a big group to gather. Fortunately there is a nice bedroom on the first level, because the stairs to the upper level are quite steep. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Totally recommend

Very nice place to spend with family. Lots of space and family oriented.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway for groups!

We booked a long weekend to celebrate my husband and his 3 best friends turning 40. Each guy brought his family. In total we had 8 adults, 5 kids and 1 service dog. There were plenty of towels and dishes for everyone and most importantly there was enough seating in the living room for everyone to hang out (a lot of houses we looked at had 2 regular couches and no other seating) and in the dining room for us to play cards against humanity. Check in was easy and convenient, communicating with terry was incredibly easy and he was so helpful!! Check out was easy as pie as well. The outdoor area and the hot tub were amazing, the house is very close to the lake and a grocery store, we will absolutely be back!! I can't say enough great things about the whole experience, everything went perfectly thanks to Terry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

samantha o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great adult weekend

Thanks so much to Terry for having us! Property and house are gorgeous! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023