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River Rentals · Texas Hill Country

Where to stay near the river.

Backroads Hill Country manages 104 hand-selected vacation rentals across the Texas Hill Country — including riverfront cabins on the Medina, the Frio, and the Guadalupe — and is expanding onto the San Marcos River. Pick a stay and make San Marcos, Wimberley, and New Braunfels your day trips.

104
hand-picked properties
13
Hill Country towns
4.9★
389 Google reviews
2001
managing stays since
Riverfront Pet-friendly Group & family Romantic Ranch & secluded Cabins & cottages

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Backroads Hill Country does not manage properties in San Marcos. The town itself is chain hotels along I-35 — fine for the outlets and the university, short on atmosphere. For a place with character within a short drive, see the full Backroads collection across the Hill Country.

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Managed by Backroads Hill Country · book direct · local hosts since 2001
Run by locals
Backroads is a family-run Hill Country company, managing rentals here since 2001 — not a national platform.
Hand-selected
Every property is chosen for character, comfort, and location — vetted, not listed by an algorithm.
Real support
Local hosts who answer the phone and know the rivers, the roads, and the good barbecue.