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A Cozy Riverfront Getaway

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player
Interior
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 50 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Menard, TX
  • Presidio de San Saba
    8 min walk
  • Club Victoria
    4 min drive
  • Fort McKavett State Historic Site
    23 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

A Cozy Riverfront Getaway

WiFi--come do your remote learning/working amidst nature! Private getaway! Relaxing and restful!
(Covid note--We are adhering to advanced cleaning protocols set forth by Airbnb for the maximum safety of our guests!)
Birdwatching--Great Blue Herons, kingfishers, ducks, Cardinals galore, seasonal hummingbirds! Bird feeders are stationed where you can bird-watch from indoors or out.
Varied Wildlife--deer, beavers, etc. !
Stargazing--no light pollution!
Writers and artists-- A wonderfully quiet and scenic spot to spark your creativity!
Romantic escape for couples!
Girls' weekend getaway!
Rope swing! Chickens and ducks and random baby lambs!
Fun for families and friends--fishing, hiking, exploring!

This 867 square foot riverfront abode has a secluded feel while being close to the amenities of town. This charming cottage comes with a queen bed, 2 sleeper singles, and a double futon. It boasts a full bathroom with customary toiletries and hairdryer provided as well as plenty of towels, etc. There is a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster. Coffee, teas, and snacks provided. Washer and dryer are conveniently located in the garage.

The most appealing features are the banks of windows providing panoramic views of the San Saba River. A deck attached to the sitting room is ideal for coffee or cocktails while nature-watching.

Located on one of the widest parts of the river, it offers excellent fishing, kayaking, swimming and wildlife viewing.
The property itself is a 2-acre tree-covered peninsula, the San Saba River on one side and Los Moras Creek on the other. A large private dock provides river-front viewing.
The tip of the property connects to a 4+ acre island, which provides additional area for fishing, exploring, bird-watching, etc! Very private!

The cottage sits at the end of a small, quiet subdivision just 1.5 miles west of downtown Menard. There is parking available for several vehicles and a carport. The yard has large open areas for lawn games. Smoking is allowed outside only near the firepit area.

Amenities include a large fire pit (wood provided), charcoal grill, Wifi, unit a/c/heat, washer/dryer, RoKu TV, DVD player, indoor games. The yard has large open areas for lawn games and outdoor activities, corn hole and croquet provided.

Menard County boasts many historical sites such as the
Presidio de San Saba, once known as Presidio San Luis de las Amarillas, a fortress constructed in 1757 and designed to protect Spanish interests in the region, including nearby Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba.
Fort McKavett State Historic Site is also located in Menard County. It's a short 30-minute drive to see this frontier fort established as Camp on the San Saba in 1852 to protect settlers from Indian raids.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Presidio de San Saba. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • 8 minutes by foot from Presidio de San Saba and a 4-minute drive from Club Victoria
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Margaretta Simmons

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport and a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoors only, no butts on ground

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2 sq ft (0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Under certain circumstances, contact me

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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A Cozy Riverfront Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
So peaceful. Great views. Perfect getaway for partners or even a fishing expedition. Cannot wait to book again! Thank you Marga!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Retreat
Our kiddos LOVED our stay. The littlest convinced us we need a rope swing at home after spending so much time on yours. The house had everything we needed and more and we cannot wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country getaway
We were very pleased with this quiet rustic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place to stay right on the san saba river. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We had such a relaxing time here! It’s exactly what we needed. The place was clean and the property was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

KONI H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River view
Expected 2 rooms with beds with some privacy and 2 bathrooms as listed in description. The single beds are fold out chairs and only one bathroom was disappointing with 2 couples. Would be Great for one couple with kids. She had water well issues and should have disclosed that and given option to cancel contract.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G., Pecos

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had a great time. Relaxing and peaceful tim. Thank you for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
What a beautiful place for watching deer and other wildlife! We spent lots of time on the large fishing dock looking down the river while listening to the babbling brook! Staring out the huge picture window each morning was the highlight for me. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend
Beautiful location on the river. We spent most of the time outside fishing and kayaking. Owner was very responsive to our questions. We had a great weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Trip!
Our family had a great time, climbing trees, kayaking, swimming, fishing and grilling on the bbq! Very peaceful and enjoyable! Thanks Marga for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Great Experience
Very comfortable place with fantastic views and relaxing accommodations. The location at the end of the street provides great privacy. Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karry D., Midland, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
So very wonderful
We love this place. So easy going, quiet, private, CLEAN. We enjoyed getting in the river and kayaking around. Loved cooking on the fancy fire pit. Saw so many animals, fireflies- so cool! This is our favorite place to visit. Love Marga, too! She's awesome! We will have to have tomahawk steaks together next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robin C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Peaceful….
Our experience was good until we decided to look under the Queen size bed that we were sleeping in, just to find dust and trash underneath. So with that being said we decided to check out early. We left on Sunday instead of Monday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelie K., Esslingen, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, awesome, beautiful
We had a great time at Margas Place. Thank you so much! Amelie and Klaus from Germany
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W., Bedford, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
Peaceful, quite, welcoming, spacious retreat. We really enjoyed just kicking back and watching the river, the birds, and the deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Overall it was fantastic weekend, planning on going back again the fishing was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in Menard
We had a relaxing few days in Menard, watching the deer and other wildlife along the San Saba river. Great property and a great place to stay. Marga was very helpful to us! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great location!
It was awesome! Had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnna B., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Absolutely beautiful. Very relaxing and so fun seeing all the wild life and animals!! We will be back. Also, the host Margo is the BEST!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

chere f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay and beautiful area
This house is very quaint and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay, the house had everything we needed. There is a very nice fire pit outside that we used every night. Access to the river was very nice, we did put in a canoe and one of the kids went swimming. Very peaceful and relaxing sitting on the deck watching the deer cross the river. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty View
It was a nice place to stay. Beautiful views of the river, wild life and trees. Outside is so peaceful with plenty of room to walk around. Great place to watch the sun come up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another world
I had a great experience here. Wanted to get away and spend some time with myself in nature, and this place was everything I needed and more. Sitting by the river was how I spent most of my time, and the stars at night were beautiful. Marga is a great host, very sweet and accommodating. I most definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace on the river
It was like having the out of doors....indoors! Loved all the windows. Also enjoyed the sun coming in the cozy little kitchen in the mornings. It was fun having a few farm animals around. Our host was very accommodating when we needed an extra blanket and even shared some fresh eggs with us We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of heaven on earth.
Beautiful place! It was a perfect stay beginning with a cool, crisp Fall day. The views from the house were amazing! All the comforts of home with the most stunning view of the San Saba River. Our host was very welcoming and interesting. I will be back! Just loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to relax in nature
This property is set up for great views with the wall of windows facing the river. Easy access to the water, the sounds of the river, the deer crossing in the evening, and Aflac all made this place a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021