You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy
This is a newly remodeled, 1800sq ft home situated on beautiful Turtle Creek outside of Kerrville, Texas. It has breathtaking views and a large covered porch overlooking the water. The master bedroom features a king- sized bed, flat screen TV, and a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. Bedroom number 2 has a queen- sized bed and bedroom number 3 has two twins with flat screen TV with DVD player. There is a washer and dryer in a separate laundry room. The kitchen has conventional and microwave ovens. Keurig coffee maker, blender, mixer, crockpot, etc. There is a covered BBQ area with a charcoal pit and picnic table. Free WiFi.There are two paddle boards, a kayak and several tubes that come with this property.
You'll find features such as laundry facilities at this holiday home. Free WiFi and in-room jetted baths are available in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a playground
18.2 miles (29.3 km) from Guadalupe River and 10.6 miles (17.1 km) from Riverhill Country Club
As a guest of Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Lori Brown
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Paddleboard
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30
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
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.
Live Water!!! A Spectacular Hill Country Family Retreat with waterfront privacy Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 128 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Claudio M.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relax
Nice and peaceful
Claudio M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy W.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
This property checks all the boxes for everything you’d want for a relaxing getaway. Home and grounds are immaculate. Calm, quiet and serene and the added bonus of random wildlife makes being in or outside in the rocking chairs awesome.
Cindy W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany M.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tiffany M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott E.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property was just as described. We will be back!
Scott E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheila B.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Private nature retreat
We’ve been visiting peaceful Frio Tortuga for several years. It never disappoints.
Sheila B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli H.
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
BFF’s girls trip
What a gem! Green everywhere. Serenity with nature watching the birds and squirrels from the porch. The water is crystal clear. The little fish swam around us peacefully. The house was clean and comfortable. So many good amenities. Spacious and several sitting areas. We felt rejuvenated for sure over the weekend.
Kelli H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie H.
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
We throughly enjoyed our time at this property! It was a wonderful experience. The water was so clear. Fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding was great. We were so thankful for all of the amenities the property had. Watching the deer on a daily and nightly basis just out the front door was neat for the whole family. The kids are already talking about going back again!
Melanie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Dana B.
23 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great waterfront getaway
Great waterfront property and nice residence.
Dana B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cerrita P., Pflugerville
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Fun for the Daughters
Time with family is so important so I offered my daughter and daughter-in-law a retreat to the hill country as a birthday getaway. Lori was an exceptional host by making sure we had great water to play in and a welcoming gift inside a lovely clean home on the creek! There were paddle boards and a kayak with oars at the ready for us to enjoy the water activities. My daughter-in-law tried out the paddle board and learned something new. My daughter decided the kayak was more her style and enjoyed doing that and they spent some fun time together on the creek. There was everything we needed and especially having a wall of windows to view the creek, cypress trees, hummingbirds, and deer was sooooo relaxing. That is what I had hoped for as these young women are mothers with children and work responsibilities and husbands and all the stress that can come with those roles in life! We got up ate breakfast there at the house but enjoyed a dinner in Kerrville at Billy Gene's. I spent some money at James Avery Silversmith because there was a terrific sale going on there! The best part of our stay was the creek activities, watching the hummingbirds, the comfortable home environment, and the many deer that stood in the front yard and ran through the backyard. Just being outside of the city environment was a great recharge for us. We even talked about returning in a cooler time to enjoy what Cypress Flats had to offer. Lori Brown took just the most thoughtful care as our host.
Cerrita P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
steve j.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Everything was great, except the water was gross, overgrown.
steve j.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikki D.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Family Getaway
Very easy family getaway, the kids loved the fishing. Used string cheese and caught a little perch every 5 minutes or so. Water was a little low but still very enjoyable!
Nikki D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason A.
13 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clear waters! Your own private clear lagoon !!
As advertised! Clear water in a private setting. Water is so clear you can see fish around you while swimming!!!!
Jason A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly L.
23 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend on the river
We arrived to this sweet, quaint river house and were immediately greeted by hummingbirds and deer. It could not have been more perfect. The cliffs overlooking the water are beautiful
and the entire property is extremely well-kept and clean. My family enjoyed catch and release fishing off the dock, swimming in the crystal clear water, and spending time together in the peacefulness of this sweet home. The host was super friendly with many suggestions. The home itself was clean and had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable! This home had a very comforting and welcoming feel. We will absolutely be back to recharge when we visit TX again.
Kelly L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elaine C.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Return Trip
We had a great time visiting again. We love the creek and the birds. The property is gorgeous.
Elaine C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ruth S.
14 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Young Children
This property was perfect for children ages 3 and 9. The swimming dock in the middle of the creek is ideal for that age. Fishing was fun for that age as most of the fish were small. Catch and release worked well. Serious fishermen will want to be on deeper water. Great lawn leading down to a nice creekside patio.
The house was cozy and comfortable and well stocked. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Ruth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janette S.
15 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location
Very quiet and relaxing. Enjoyed sitting by the river.
Janette S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt M.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Do not miss this one!
Fantastic property! Beautiful, peaceful TX Hill Country surroundings - great to enjoy from the awesome porch. Home very nicely appointed and updated. Lori is a great host. Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed this property. We will be back, for sure!
Matt M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alexis C., California
26 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful riverfront property!
Our family had a wonderful time! House is well appointed, comfortable to stay in and so much fun. Lots to do on the riverfront. Really beautiful property. Highly recommend!
Alexis C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melinda C.
25 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Medina River Retreat
This property was perfect for our family. The owners have cleared the riverbed in front of their property of vegetation and provide a wonderful floating platform with a ladder attached. Our 5 and 6 year old grandkids had a ball jumping off into the river. There are plenty of river toys provided including kayaks and paddles and swim noodles. There are even fishing poles. The owners have gone to great lengths to make your stay comfortable in every way.
Melinda C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
DAna B.
17 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Very clean.
DAna B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Renee P., SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
11 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation Spot
Beautiful surroundings! Crystal clear water with easy access.
We spent time sitting on the porch and watching the humming birds, cardinals and squirrels. Totally private and peaceful. The house has everything you could need . Bring food and drink and you will never have to leave the property. The grandsons loved having their own bedrooms. They also loved the dependable wifi. This was our second stay at Tortuga Frio and it has become our favorite place for fun and relaxation.
Renee P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cindy K.
10 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Our family of two adults and four kids (ages three to eight) had a fantastic time. The house was very clean and well stocked. The view was gorgeous and it was so nice being right on Turtle Creek. We all enjoyed swimming, floating, jumping off the floating dock, fishing and watching the turtle. Lori was a great host and good communicator. Would definitely stay here again.
Cindy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian D.
24 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Much Needed
This place is a gem. We had plans to explore the area but just ended up hanging out by the water, fishing, swimming and playing with kayaks and paddle boards all day. One of the most relaxing trips we've had. We will definitely be back!
Brian D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda K.
15 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
This was a perfect mini vacation for my family. Beautiful rental all the way around. House was very clean and nicely decorated. Turtle Creek was crystal clear with huge rock bluffs. If you are wanting to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, this is the place. My 8 yr old son had the best time fishing. The yard was perfectly manicured all the way down to the creek. Huge trees shaded the yard. The porch was great to sit and relax and watch the birds come to the feeders. The view of the creek from the porch was beautiful as well. We were definitely not disappointed and would recommend this rental to anyone that is looking to book a place with live water.
Amanda K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Larry W.
3 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Tortuga Frio
This is a peaceful spot tucked away on a beautiful clear creek to relax, swim, fish and explore the hill country. Cozy comfortable house with everything you need for your stay including paddle boards/floats/fishing poles to enjoy the water