Perch Or Flounder On The Blanco River

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Huge Pecan trees shade the front yard.
Farmhouse table expands to easily seat 12.
Spacious and modern kitchen!
Breakfast area with fireplace looks out onto patio.
The lovely Pearl shows off the cozy sitting room.
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Popular LocationBobcat Stadium6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRio Vista Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTexas State University10 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Green Room

1 Queen Bed

Library Room

1 Double Bed

Lilac Room

2 King Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Perch Or Flounder On The Blanco River

Perch Or Flounder Manor sits on 7 acres above the Blanco River and yet it is minutes to downtown San Marcos and Texas State!
This Country Farmhouse/MCM/Vintage Boho/Modern Mashup was built in 1945, but has been completely renovated to modern standards of comfort, convenience and beauty. It's the perfect gathering place for family and friends, with two working fireplaces, 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including a Jacuzzi tub upstairs and a wheelchair accessible bath downstairs. There are beds for 10, and comfy couches for a few more. It has original oak flooring upstairs and hand-stained concrete downstairs. The spacious patio has a relaxing sectional, a dining table and a charcoal grill. The house is perched on an acre of property that overlooks the Blanco River from about 20 feet. Six more acres below include both sides of the river. Keep in mind though, that this is not "resort" style riverfront! This part of the river is a wildish stretch. There are a couple ways to scramble down the bank if you're feeling adventurous, but the easier access is to walk around the road to the low side. Watch the abundant fireflies in the evenings, and watch for the hawk who regularly flies thru the giant cypresses in the mornings. You might catch sight of the usually shy but quirky armadillo family that lives close by. The river's song is the background music for your stay.
The house is located within walking distance to a TSU shuttle and is a few minutes drive to the university, historic downtown, the San Marcos River, the Outlet Mall, and all that this friendly and beautiful town has to offer. It's about 20 minutes to Wimberley, Lockhart, New Braunfels, Historic Gruene, or Schlitterbahn, 30 minutes to Austin or Circuit Of The Americas, and 45 minutes to San Antonio. The beautiful Texas Hillcountry spreads to the west from here with wild flowers, wineries and spectacular views.
Because the river is actually the city limit boundary, the house is technically in the county. You'll have easy access to everything, but feel like you're the country.
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered on a case by case basis, with fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

San Marcos

This farm stay is located in San Marcos. Calaboose African American History Museum and Charles S. Cock House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aquarena Center and Young County Arena. Traveling with kids? Consider Wonder World and Texas Ski Ranch. With snorkeling, water tubing, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Bobcat Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Rio Vista Park - 6 min drive
  • San Marcos City Park - 6 min drive
  • Texas State University - 10 min drive
  • San Marcos River - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 11 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 5 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 4 min drive
  • In-N-Out Burger - 4 min drive
  • Fuego Tortilla Grill-San Marcos - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perch Or Flounder On The Blanco River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kali W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Farmhouse
We had a great stay at this property. The house was very spacious and we easily slept 14 people. Amenities at the house were great for a weekend get away. We had everything we needed to cook meals at the house instead of venturing out. The property manager was fantastic to work with and gracious with us for a minor request on checkout day. We highly recommend the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So serene!
The house is very close to San Marcos and Kyle, but it feels perfectly away from everyone. The house and landscaping are beautiful, and we really enjoyed the path down to the river! The house itself was perfect for the family, so charming and lovely. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Marilyn R., Spring, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
House
We were disappointed that we could not see the river as shown in listing due to plant growth and underbrush. No showers upstairs. Furniture was so low that some of the older folks had difficulty getting out of bed and/or couches. All that said, we had a great time and Deda was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rekha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but much needed vacation!
Property was just beautiful & perfect for our group! We all enjoyed our stay thoroughly! Wish there was water in the creek behind the house but that was not in anyone's hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older house but cozy
Very cozy & welcoming. Clean & plenty of room and seating areas. Property manager Deda has great communications & is accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

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