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Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

Family-friendly holiday home in San Marcos

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Interior
Games room
Living area
Games room
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!

Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walk to the San Marcos River and Ivar’s River Pub, or drive 1 minute to Downtown The Square with dining, bars, coffee shops, and a farmers market on Saturday’s. Our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in San Marcos. A short drive to San Marcos Premium Outlets, Texas State University campus, Braunfels, Austin, Wimberley and much more!

Modern furnishings & fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor space for relaxing
Fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and workspace-friendly setup
2 four-person tubes (use at your own risk)

Your perfect spot for river floats, local eats, and downtown fun!

We welcome pets at our property only when they have been approved in advance and the required pet fee has been paid. If an unauthorized pet is discovered a you will be charged a minimum of $100 per day. This helps us ensure that the home is properly prepared, cleaned, and maintained for all guests.

City of San Marcos law allows max occupancy of 10, and no parties!

Permit: STR-25-38
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please clean up after any pets (if applicable)
Turn the a.c. up to 76
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STR-25-38

About the area

San Marcos

Rio Vista, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this holiday home. Quail Creek Golf Club and Three Dudes Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Purgatory Creek Natural Area and Blanco Shoals Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Texas State University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Marcos River - 1 min drive - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 19 min walk
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuego Tortilla Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Herbert's Taco Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ivar's River Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chimy's - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Square - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! located?

This family-friendly San Marcos holiday home is located in Rio Vista, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Marcos River and Texas State University. San Marcos Discovery Center and Ramon Lucio Park are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home we loved our stay , will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andres f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay during our work in Texas. The house was clean, walking distance to the river. Close to downtown restaurants and bars. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

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Hosted by Austin and Michelle

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