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Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown

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A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a pink armchair, a small white table, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a door.
Exterior
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bookshelf, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Texas State University
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Futon

Living Room 2

1 Twin Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

About this property

Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown

My place is close to The River, grocery store, restaurants, and nightlife. You’ll love my place because of the yard, picnic tables, full bar, and privacy.

My home is great for groups large and small looking to explore the Austin/San Marcos surrounding area. Not only is my place situated in a convenient part of town (just 1 mile from the River,) the town itself is just 30 minutes from Austin, 40 minutes from San Antonio, and a short drive to some of the best spots in the Texas Hill Country.

The space:
Great corner lot home in San Marcos in a peaceful neighborhood. We are about a 15 minute walk to the river or a 2 minute drive. Close to downtown with lots of great bars and restaurants.

The outdoor space includes one large picnic table, a cabana, a privacy fence, and good lighting for outdoor events.

We have the fasted wireless internet available in the city. ( 800mbps )

We have a large living/game room with sectional couch, and handmade bar. (we do not provide any alcohol) We do have a working kegerator for guests 21+ that can be set up during your stay for an additional fee.

The master bedroom has an attached laundry room with a washer and dryer.

Guest access:
Guests will have access to the entire house and yard.

There is a detached guest house/office and garage behind the main house that you will not have access to.

Other things to note:
If you need recommendations on anything please ask. I have lived in the area for over 10 years and know all the good spots.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3715111
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Rio Vista Park and San Marcos River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bobcat Ballpark, or consider a night out at Cheatham Street Warehouse.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Marcos River - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 10 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Herbert's Taco Hut - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown on Jul 6, 2026 start from $401, 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.

What time is check-in at Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large and Cozy Home Near River and Downtown located?

Situated in San Marcos, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bobcat Ballpark, Texas State University, and Rio Vista Park. San Marcos River is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nola Phelonise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described. The dishwasher didn’t operate, and there is no regular oven. Air fryer and microwave, and a stovetop for cooking purposes. The grass and yard was in severe need of attention. Grass and weeds had overtaken it. The house itself was great for our group though. Plenty of sleeping area and supplies. Host was very responsive to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our occasion. Plenty of room and the games was a blast. Love the bar room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Best spot for close river access!

So much fun in the sun and enjoyed the house so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso E.

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

Cozy cottage

Great for family gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene R.

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

Fun place to stay

Nice big house in a great location. Very college frat house feel that is perfect for San Marcos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Parent’s weekend

Close to TXST perfect for family weekend and football games
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian R.

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

Great Stay

House is larger than it appears in the pictures. Check in was easy and the host was responsive to any questions. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Perfect accommodations for our overnight stay

Perfect location and size of house for a quick, overnight stay. Our schedule allowed for only one night in San Marcos, and our host could not have been more accommodating. Very responsive communication received from host and flexible with check-in time. I would stay at this house again and recommend renting this home. It easily fit our party of 9 people and the yard was the perfect size for our dog. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill H.

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

Great location. Comfortable house.

Nice roomy house, large enough for our family of 8. We accidentally locked ourselves out & the host arrived in 5 minutes to let us in. Two minor problems- the heating element was put on the dryer & there was a drain smell ( slight) in the kitchen. The host responded promptly and said that he would get them fixed ASAP. 5 minutes to the river, shopping , and restaurants. 15 minutes to outlet mall. Overall, enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Betsy W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice until night

Everything was clean looking at first. We found two dead roaches & thought good, they’re dead, so they have sprayed. Nice size house for us, it was plenty of space. We enjoyed the game room that seemed to have been converted from the garage. There was a large table that we enjoyed using to play games on. However when we went to bake, there wasn’t a real oven so we had to use the air fryer. It looks like it is a bachelor pad. The paint needs to be refreshed. The bar is set up to be able to put a pony leg on it, which was cool! When I texted the owner if the hot tub was in working order, he responded right away that unfortunately it wasn’t. The dishes, cups & flatware were ample. There weren’t very many towels and the two washcloths we found didn’t look clean and had long hairs on them. The linen closet was not very organized, towels just stuffed in it. We left for the day and when we got back we saw a few LIVE cockroaches and continued to find them throughout the night. We counted 16, I believe!! It grossed the girls out and they didn’t feel comfortable sleeping, even with the lights on. I tried contacting the owner about it and he didn’t respond. I was very disappointed and embarrassed as I had set this up for our family girls trip this year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal M.

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

Mini vaca

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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