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  Known as the "Water Recreation Capital of Texas," Canyon Lake in Central Texas Hill Country was created in the 1960s from damming of the Guadalupe River. With 22 boat ramps and 80 miles of shoreline, the lake is a popular destination for fishing and boating. The nearby Guadalupe River is a good place for tubing and rafting. Renting a vacation home allows visitors more freedom and space than a traditional hotel room, while also allowing larger groups to stay together, saving on expenses.
  
  

Hideout on the Horseshoe

• At the Hideout you'll find 18 cabins on the Guadalupe River. The cabins accommodate from four to eight people and the amenities include a full-size refrigerator, microwave and television. The cabins also have a private bathroom and direct access to the river. If you have a large family event, there's also a pavilion that accommodates 80 people. Rates started at $129 per night as of March 2010.
  
  Hideout on the Horseshoe
  11860 FM 306
  New Braunfels, TX 78133
  888-405-4433
  stayandfloat.com
  
  

Canyon Lake Retreats

• At Canyon Lake Retreats, the public boat ramp is just around the corner. The driveway has plenty of space for you to park your boat. You'll also have three bedrooms that accommodate up to six people, a fireplace, air conditioning and a grill. Internet access and cable television are included in the rental price. Small pets are permitted. Prices are dependent on the number of occupants and the length of stay.
  
  Canyon Lake Retreats
  281-558-5171
  canyonlakeretreats.net
  
  

Hill Country Living Vacation House

• This 1,800-square foot vacation rental has room for everyone in its three bedrooms and living room. There are also two bathrooms and a fully furnished kitchen with a separate dining area. The lake channel is just behind the house where you can go fishing and swimming. Other amenities include central air and heat, a washer and dryer, and cable television. As of March 2010, prices started at $225 per night.
  
  Hill Country Living Vacation House
  Texas Vacation Lodging
  P.O. Box 5743
  Round Rock, TX 78683
  512-535-6594
  texasvacationlodging.com
  
  

Canyon Lake Texas Tree House

• This "tree house" is high on the south rim of Canyon Lake near a public dock. The house features an outdoor gas grill and a tree swing for the kids. The deck overlooks the lake from high above, giving you a view over the landscape. The house has one bedroom and one bathroom, but enough beds for four. The owners provide all linen and a fully-equipped kitchen. As of March 2010, rates start at $175 per night with a two night minimum.
  
  Canyon Lake Texas Tree House
  978 Dusty Saddle
  Canyon Lake, TX 78133
  830-964-2504
  canyonlaketexastreehouse1.com
  
  

StrawManor

• This eco-friendly straw-bale home was designed for big groups and social events. Its four bedrooms comfortably accommodate 16 people while the kitchen is restaurant style with dual sinks and dual ovens as well as enough cookware for large gatherings. Other amenities include a hot tub, satellite television and Internet access, complete laundry facilities, a gas fireplace and local telephone service. Pets are permitted. In March 2010 prices started at $550 per night, depending on length of stay.
  
  StrawManor
  417 Simon Crest
  Canyon Lake, TX 78133
  866-860-4007
  strawmanor.com