Pool, Hot Tub, Dock & Gym | Riverfront Retreat

Bring your whole group together without giving up space or privacy. Enjoy three separate homes on one private riverfront estate, complete with a private dock and secluded access to the crystal-clear, spring-fed San Marcos River. Swim, fish, paddle, or relax along your own stretch of riverbank with only the occasional kayaker floating by. After a day on the river, unwind in the pool, hot tub, gym, playground, or around the fire pit. Sleeps 24.

Hilco is our family's stretch of the San Marcos River. The name is short for Hill Country, and the setting earns it.

The water here is spring fed, clear and cool year round, with a private dock that belongs to your group for the length of your stay. There is no public access nearby. Most afternoons the only traffic is a kayaker drifting past.

Three separate homes sit on the property, a main house and two casitas, so a large group can gather without living on top of one another. Between them: a pool and hot tub, a fire pit, a functional fitness gym in the workshop, and long tables built for the kind of dinner that runs past dark.

We are a family of six. We built Hilco around the way we actually travel: everyone together when it matters, and a door to close when it doesn't.

FAST FACTS

🛏 Sleeps up to 24 guests

🏡 Main House + 2 Private Casitas

🛶 Private dock on the crystal-clear San Marcos River

🏊 Private pool + hot tub

💪 Functional fitness gym

🔥 Fire pit, playground & outdoor gathering spaces

🌌 Peaceful Hill Country setting just 10 minutes from dining, live music & shopping

Imagine spending the day floating the crystal-clear San Marcos River, stepping onto your own private dock, and ending the evening gathered around the fire pit beneath a sky full of stars. Wake up with coffee overlooking the river, train in the rustic workshop gym, relax by the pool, or simply enjoy the privacy of your own waterfront retreat.

Hilco was designed for groups that want more than just a place to stay. Whether you're planning a family reunion, wellness retreat, corporate off-site, graduation celebration, or weekend getaway with friends, the property brings everyone together while offering enough space for privacy when it's time to unwind.

The estate features a spacious four-bedroom main house along with two private casitas, comfortably accommodating up to 24 guests across three separate living spaces. The layout is ideal for multi-generational families, multiple couples, or groups traveling together who appreciate having room to spread out.

The heart of the property is the private stretch of the spring-fed San Marcos River. Swim, fish, paddle, or float directly back to your private dock after a day on the river. With no public access nearby, you'll often enjoy long stretches of peaceful riverfront with only the occasional kayaker or floater passing by.

When you're ready to come back together, enjoy the private pool and hot tub, gather around the fire pit, challenge the kids on the playground and trampoline, prepare meals together, or squeeze in a workout in the functional fitness gym. Every space was designed to help your group reconnect and create memorable weekends together.

Perfect For

• Family reunions

• Multi-family vacations

• Friends floating the San Marcos River

• Wellness retreats

• Corporate retreats & team off-sites

• Graduation weekends

• Milestone celebrations

• Large groups seeking privacy, nature, and connection

Please Note

Hilco is designed for guests who appreciate peaceful surroundings and respectful gatherings. It is not a party house.

To help us maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors, parking is limited to a maximum of 6 vehicles per reservation. Street parking is not permitted within the neighborhood, so please plan accordingly and carpool when possible.

Quiet hours are from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and only registered guests are permitted on the property. Exterior cameras monitor guest count for safety and security.

As a true Texas riverfront property, you may occasionally encounter wildlife and insects despite our regular pest control service. We embrace the natural beauty of the Hill Country and provide insect repellent to help you enjoy your time outdoors comfortably.

Professionally managed by experienced Superhosts, we're committed to providing responsive communication, exceptional hospitality, and a memorable stay from booking through checkout.

Guests can use the entire property.

We do not live in Martindale but are typically an hour away if any support is needed.

To ensure every guest enjoys the peaceful, private experience this estate is designed for:
🌙 Quiet Hours: 9 PM – 8 AM (no outdoor music or loud conversations)
🎉 No Parties: Large gatherings and rowdy behavior are prohibited
👥 Registered Guests Only: Unregistered visitors are subject to surcharges
🐕 Pets Welcome
📹 Exterior cameras monitor guest count for safety and security
-No more than 6 vehicles in the driveway. Street parking and parking in the yard is not allowed in the neighborhood.

Violations may result in cancellation without refund. We take pride in maintaining a serene riverside setting and expect all guests to respect our quiet river community.

Country Living
The estate is set in a natural Hill Country environment. We maintain regular pest control monitoring and provide insect repellent for your comfort.