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Backbone Vista Cabin I Hot tub I Views

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Escape to the secluded Backbone Vista Cabin!
Charming entrance to the log cabin
Private hot tub with views of the hill country
Upper deck with a relaxing hammock
Picture yourself enjoying this view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Canyon Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Canyon Lake Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Backbone Vista Cabin I Hot tub I Views

W.O.R.D Permit- L1350

Escape to the unspoiled serenity of the Hill Country at Backbone Vista Cabin, a romantic 2-bedroom authentic log cabin with a Texas style view! Enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors, breathtaking sunsets, starry nights, and an array of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, birds, and the occasional fox. The cabin is located in a secluded location and provides an ideal getaway for a romantic couples hideaway or a small family escape. Relax in the hot tub and drink in the picturesque views or explore the 6 acres of hill country scape surrounding the property. With its beautiful views and peaceful setting, Backbone Vista is the perfect place to find seclusion and relaxation in the San Marcos/Canyon Lake/Wimberley area.

Backbone Vista features two tranquil bedrooms, one with a King bed and one with a queen bed, comfortable linens, spectacular views, and access to the upper or lower deck. The first bedroom located on the main level just off the living space offers a romantic retreat. Surrounded by log walls and pops of earth tones, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. A second room on the upper level boasts high ceilings, a sitting area, and a private balcony with spectacular views. Guests will find a perfect space to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or a romantic evening stargazing with a favorite beverage.

Find a celebration of rustic charm in the open living and kitchen space. With rich color, and an excellent use of texture giving the space a rich Texan feel. Cowhide, leather, and metal make for a welcoming and comfortable space. The kitchen offers all the necessities to cook up favorite meals. A propane grill can also be found outdoors for those that enjoy a hearty steak or veggie kabobs. Choose to dine at the charming table just off the living area or outdoors on the deck and drink in the picturesque views.

Revel in the outdoor space with stunning hill country views off the back deck. With a lovely upper and lower deck, entertaining will be effortless with Texas size sunsets. Enjoy multiple outdoor gathering areas, equipped with dining and comfortable seating, grill favorites on the propane grill. Spend an evening under the stars relaxing in the hot tub.

Conveniently located only minutes from Wimberley Square, spend the day browsing the darling shops, dining in the delicious restaurants, or touring local wineries, and breweries. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Jacobs Well and Blue Hole Regional Park for swimming, kayaking, and hiking trails. The legendary Devil’s Backbone Pub is always a lot of fun.

Looking for an outing for the day? Take a drive to Canyon Lake and rent a boat or jet skis for a fun afternoon on the water. Check out the music calendar at Whitewater Amphitheater for an outdoor concert! Explore New Braunfels and Gruene and enjoy fabulous restaurants and live music. A day of tubing, kayaking, and rafting on the Guadalupe River is always fun. Families and children will especially love Schlitterbahn Water Park and Landa Park. Visit the over 240 shops at the San Marcos Outlet for an endless day of shopping.

Blanco has several popular attractions for outdoorsmen, historians, and foodies. Blanco State Park offers fishing, swimming, and hiking. For those interested in the historical Old West, The Buggy Barn has over 140 covered wagons. Real Ale Brewing Company offers guided tours and a taproom tasting experience.

**The health and safety of our guests is paramount. Cleanliness is always our top priority. We offer a 24-hour guest service contact number for emergencies and messages will be answered promptly. Arrive after 4:00 pm when it is convenient for you for an easy and contactless check-in.

*Please note – Rates are based on the number of guests entered in the reservation quote – any additional guests may incur additional charges. The occupancy listed is the max occupancy this property can accommodate.

*NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras on the exterior of the home. They do not look into interior spaces*

Property manager

Hill Country Premier Lodging
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Canyon Lake

Located in Canyon Lake, this cabin is in a rural area. Guadalupe River and Blue Hole Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens and The Island. Young County Arena and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Blue Hole Regional Park - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Canyon Lake - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Canyon Lake Marina - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Overlook Park - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 25 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Italian Garden Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Guadalajara - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backbone Vista Cabin I Hot tub I Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Backbone Vista Cabin I Hot tub I Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backbone Vista Cabin I Hot tub I Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Backbone Vista Cabin I Hot tub I Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Canyon Park, Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens and Wimberley Zipline Adventures. Canyon Lake Marina and Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gene g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Very relaxing, quiet and beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Hot tub was fantastic, very clean and secluded. Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, romantic getaway
My wife and I really enjoyed the few days we spent at this quite and secluded cabin. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring fling
The views were amazing. One of the best views I've ever seen in the hill country.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Get Away
Peaceful, quiet, relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Exactly as described. The perfect, quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
This is a great place to get away and recharge! Great views from both decks and nice hot tub to relax in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wimberley Getaway
A very cool rustic log cabin with amazing views. We found it well stocked and equipped with whatever might be needed to enjoy our stay. It is close to Wimberley for market days. We enjoyed the hot tub and the view.The only complaint i had was that the king size bed the we wanted to sleep in is on the 2nd floor up some fairly steep steps. My wife and I get up through the night and we didn't want to navigate these steps. The queen size bed downstairs was comfortable enough but the ceiling fan sounds as though its about to fly into the corner of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deiadra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZINGLY RELAXING
Vibe is so calm and creative!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rustic Cabin
We enjoyed our stay at this property. The cabin was as described. It is off the beaten path and very quiet. Beautiful scenery. 15 minutes from Wimberley. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Niki D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Cabin/Great Views!
Clean, adorable secluded cabin with phenomenal views! Super peaceful and private.Hot tub was a disappointment and not hot at all.it was one of the main reasons for going but was very old and not hot.The cabin was cozy, nice beds and linens and the views were epic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

catherine b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Overall good. Pillows were not comfortable. Very clean. Beautiful views, great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
We enjoyed our time at Backbone Vista. The solitude, beauty of location, amenities were all great. We had a little trouble figuring out the hot tub. Posted instructions as to the location of the panel that accessed the controls would have helped. The cabin was adequately clean but a good dusting of everything would have greatly improved our stay. It seemed that the items on tables, etc., were just dusted around. And the floor, particularly under the TV table was quite dusty. Areas in the corners of kitchen cabinets didn't appear to have been wiped...just the main area. We did thoroughly enjoy our stay but a bit more cleaning would have made it better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Peaceful getaway
Cozy, authentic log cabin, with first and second floor balconies overlooking an amazing hill country vista. Comfortable bed in the downstairs bedroom, with door to back porch. Would return just for the view and to watch the sunset and stars come out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zack L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Pros: amazing view, property management company was kind and helpful on the phone Cons: not so clean, getting hot tub working took some doing/waiting to get in contact with property management rep
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrated our 19 year anniversary
This cabin had the best veiws of the devil's backbone. We loved just relaxing on the deck and listening to the cutest little radio/record player they had inside. Spent the evening grilling up some fajitas on the gas grill taking in the veiws. Everything you need was easily located in the kitchen and had a selection of seasoning. We spent some time in the hot tub the only thing is the jets that makes the bubbles wasnt working. That's was kinda a bummer but not a deal breaker for us. We still had a wonderful time.. the upstairs bedroom was very cozy and had a super soft bed. We also loved that one of our favorites bars "The Backbone Tavern" was 5 minutes from this property. Such a little hidden gem this cabin was we would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cabin
My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. Everything is as listed, making for a perfect stay without any surprises!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
My wife and absolutely loved our stay. It was wonderful to get away from the busyness of life and slow down for a couple days. We loved the location, secluded yet close to things to do. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Place was perfect for a little weekend getaway. It was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jacob & Tanya W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay & Views
Nice getaway and the views are awesome. The only drawback was cleaniness around bathroom & kitchen sinks, closet floors could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a getaway!
Property was well maintained and absolutely beautiful inside and out. The view was breathtaking both from the upper balcony and the first floor balcony would definitely stay here again and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
My friend and I rented the house for a long weekend away and it was perfect. The views were great and it was a great place to reset and recharge. It was only a 15 minute drive to Wimberley where we spent most of our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Getaway
Everything was great! We stayed here for our anniversary. This location is very peaceful & the cabin was perfect! It was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

danny h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Beautiful views, disappointing outcome
When we pulled up the the cabin the sun was setting right over it and I could see the rollings hills, it was beautiful. The hot tub was a great amenity however because it was so cold we lost water overnight despite keeping the faucets dripping. I called the property management company the next morning to let them know, they informed me this cabin has a well that probably froze over. We left the faucets dripping all day while like they said but still came back home to no water. We ended up leaving late that night and didn't complete our stay because of this. Beware to rent in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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