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Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a central island with stools, and a decorative vase with flowers.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in oven, and white cabinetry.
A laundry room with two white front-loading washing machines, a window with blinds, and a door to the right.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, a decorative plant, and a painting on the wall.
A portable gas grill with a digital display, a control panel, and a stainless steel finish, placed on a wooden deck with a white fence in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Texas State University
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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San Marcos,, TX
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard

This is a small piece of treasure on an island of relaxation. A beautiful magical cottage with a fabulous outdoor entertaining area where you can sit on the covered deck or by the fire pit to gaze at the stars. Our cottage is fully equipped to make you feel right at home. Our home is 2 bedroom, and 1 bathroom that sleeps 6 guests. Perfect place for a quick getaway to watch a college game, or to float the river. We also welcome long term rentals for those looking to get out of the crazy city life. limited parking and unfortunately there is no street parking out front, 2-4 cars can fit per size.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
NO PARTIES ALLOWED - $800.00 fee. If cops are called for noise complaint you will be told to leave immediately, with no refund.
NO PETS ALLOWED - $500.00 fee will be charged if we find evidence of a pet. (Only service animal with paperwork allowed) and approved by management.
No Smoking inside -$200.00 Fee will be charged if signs of smoking were found inside our home.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3367541
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

San Marcos

San Marcos is home to this vacation home. Shoppers can check out San Marcos Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of San Marcos River and Blue Hole Regional Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bobcat Soccer Complex, or consider a night out at The Marc.
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San Marcos,, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Marcos River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Marcos City Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 6 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lair @ LBJSC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard on Aug 10, 2026 start from $403, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard located?

Situated in San Marcos, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Young County Arena and Texas State University. San Marcos River and San Marcos Plaza Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a great stay for our family. Check in was a breeze, everything was nice and clean, and it’s in a great location. Close to lots of little restaurants and bars and a very short drive to the grocery store and river. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place! Very cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage with Great Location

We loved the experience of the Enchanted Cottage. It was a perfect location for early morning walks, coffee places, and shopping in Wimberley. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The mermaid cottage

It was a perfect stay for my small family to prepare for the rehearsal dinner and wedding at the near by ranch wedding location. It worked perfectly having everything we needed for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian J. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good way to relax after the river

Very clean and neat house to crash after a long day of being on the river!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

austin n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

We had a lot of fun at this property. The grill was very useful and backyard patio was a great place to enjoy each others company
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house with all the essentials and an awesome backyard for hanging out

Group of 3 couples were in town for a wedding, did not gwt to wnjoy the backyard as much as we would have liked, its beautiful! Househad all essentials and was clean! Would definetly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip

Took my son for an academic event at Texas State. The location was fantastic and allowed us to get good rest before his event. The home was comfortable. We really only got to enjoy the place for sleep but were very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dawne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute

I rented this home as a gathering place for my family after my son’s graduation. It was smaller than it looked in the pictures and I was not aware at first of the limitations on parking, but it was super cute and worked well for our purpose. The double bed was not comfortable for two adults used to sleeping in a king but that was expected. Great location within walking distance (1 mile) from the campus. Would have enjoyed the fire pit if it hadn’t rained, but we did enjoy the covered patio and corn hole boards.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went smoothly good Neighbourhood good AC no problems at all
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paola V.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

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