House: Intimate and beautifully furnished, Casa del Rio (~750sf) is a great hideaway for two to four people, completely remodeled with Mexican tile floors and excellent artwork. The cozy, wood-paneled living room has comfortable leather seating, a flat-screen TV, gas fireplace, and dining set for four. The adjacent sunny kitchen has gorgeous tilework. French doors open to the deck. The two bedrooms sleep 4 people on queen beds, and have their own TVs. The bathroom has a shower only. The whole house has hot water on demand. If you want to stay connected, there's wireless high-speed Internet access for your laptop.

      Grounds: Amongst the trees in a parklike setting with its own easy beach access, Casa del Rio has a set of stairs up to the front door. A sunny green lawn framed by shade trees extends from the back of the house toward the river where an easy access path leads to a small beach with two kayaks. The large, private deck, partially covered and completely secure for dogs and small children, features outdoor dining for four, gas grill, free-standing hammock, 4-person hot tub, loungers and other comfortable seating. Although there are neighboring houses, the deck is completely private.