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Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets!

The Room is in the top floor of this building. It is over the covered patio.

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Balcony
Internet access

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San Marcos, TX

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets!

Historic Downtown Loft: Steps from the Best of San Marcos
Experience the heartbeat of San Marcos from the top floor of this beautifully restored historic landmark. Located directly above the legendary Sean Patrick’s Irish Pub, you’re not just staying downtown—you’re living it. Whether you’re here to explore the river, visit Texas State, or hub between Austin and San Antonio, this is your stylish home base.

The Space: Historic Charm meets Modern Comfort
This isn't a cookie-cutter apartment. Expect soaring views and architectural character in a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout where privacy is paramount.

True Suite Privacy: Each of the two bedrooms features its own private, en-suite bathroom—perfect for two couples or colleagues traveling together.

Kitchen & Living: A fully equipped, oversized kitchen flows into a living area designed for relaxation, featuring a 65" flatscreen TV and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Thoughtful Details: Enjoy linens, ceiling fans in every room, and an in-unit washer/dryer for ultimate convenience.

Eat, Drink, and Explore
Forget Uber—the best brunch in town is literally downstairs!

Pro-Tip: Don’t miss the Saturday and Sunday Brunch at Sean Patrick’s below.

Urban Living: Being street-side on the top floor puts you level with the downtown skyline. While the building is remarkably solid (guests rarely hear the restaurant below), you’ll get to enjoy the authentic "urban hum" of a vibrant city. We provide white noise machines to ensure a restful night’s sleep amidst the downtown energy.

The "Historic" Workout
To preserve the integrity of this stunning 19th-century building, there is no elevator. A quick two-flight climb up the original stairs leads you to your private sanctuary—it’s the price of admission for the best views in the house!

Perfect Location
Walking distance to the Square, local boutiques, and the San Marcos River.

Central Hub: A quick drive to New Braunfels (Gruene), Austin, and San Antonio.

Good to Know
All-Inclusive: All utilities and Wi-Fi are included in your stay.

Peace of Mind: 15-day cancellation policy.

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Outside security cameras are maintained in and around the 14 space parking lot and the stairwells for safety and insurance reasons.

Any unauthorized pet or guest on site will incur a fine of $250 (each) You may be asked leave as well without refund. Questions? Contact the owner.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 503836vb

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

San Marcos

Located in Downtown San Marcos, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, this apartment is near a water park. Hays County Historic Courthouse and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Ballpark or Bobcat Softball Stadium. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

San Marcos River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Charles S. Cock House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Texas State University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
San Marcos City Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Rio Vista Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

San Marcos Station - 8 min walk
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sean Patricks - ‬1 min walk
‪Toma Taco - ‬2 min walk
‪Blue Dahlia Bistro - ‬3 min walk
‪Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. - ‬4 min walk
‪Chimy's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets! ?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets! on 25 May 2026 start from £231, 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 at Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets! ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historical Building Right On The Square in Downtown San Marcos! No Pets! located?

Located in Downtown San Marcos, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Texas Music Theater, Texas State University and San Marcos River. Hays County Historic Courthouse and San Marcos Plaza Park are also within 5 minutes. San Marcos Station is 8 minutes by foot.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

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

Great Place to Stay

Everything in walking distance...great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025

Thanks Joe, come back and see us soon!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Great spot on the square

Came into town for a school reunion. Can’t beat the location and the super comfortable furnishings (couch and beds). Recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

12 May 2015

Excellent Location and staff!

This is my 3rd stay at their loft! I find the location amazing! The staff downstairs and the owner are professional and helpful. Best place in San Marcos!

Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020

Glad you had fun! Come back and see us!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The apartment was spacious with thoughtful elements for storage and convenience. The location cannot be beat with easy access to the San Marcos square with shopping, dining, and nightlife. You can park your car and walk to all of these places as well as the San Marcos river for recreation. It’s a great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

25 Mar 2024

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

Great location!

This apartment was perfect for our 2 night stay in San Marcos. So many close, fun and yummy places to go and eat. Sean Patrick's just below was fun and has a great beer selection! Root Cellar Cafe for dinner was fantastic as was the Blue Dahlia Cafe for brunch. Everyone was very friendly and helpful at the property!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly Z.

3 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was in a great location. Be aware there is a bar downstairs, and this is a very active part of town. It was pretty noisy. The ac was being worked on and wasn't cooling properly. The shower door was broken and was difficult to open and close. I put a lower rating for check in because it took 3 hours (after check in time) to get the door access code. Besides that, the response time and friendliness of the service was great. The Maintenace man and cleaning lady were very personable and prompt. Great set up in the apt with 2 en suite bathrooms and nice size living area. Fully stocked kitchen made it easy to prepare meals.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025

Yes, it can be loud on although the noise may not be the bar, there can Urban noise for sure. The good news is that the City of San Marcos got the quiet zone (for train whistles) reestablished. They lost it for about 8 months, so glad that is back, an no more train whistles. We have white noise machines to help with this. Sorry about the AC, the tech left the ladder and the CO2 in the unit after clearing the lines (the smart thermo notified us). Thanks for letting us know he got it out within 5 minutes of notifying us. The thermo is a smart thermo, so it showed 70 to 72 degrees for your timeframe. So not sure if there was a lower degree needed? We don't have any restrictions on the AC. Per the camera, on the check in you arrived at 8:16 PM and you entered within 15 seconds, The Yale lock has a feature that allows for a text, but maybe you meant the text came later? Not sure, based on the email thought you were saying that you waited three hours to get in. Glad to know that was not the case. Sorry they left the ladder there, we get that that would cause a guest to look for problems. But it was already solved. The shower door could have been easily fixed as well, guests forget that we have on site maintenance (as disclosed) , but we have to know about it. Makes for a better stay for sure!

Archival

10/10 Excellent

15 Jan 2014

Anniversary Trip

My husband and I rented this loft for our anniversary. It was the best! It had two good sized bedrooms and bathrooms, full kitchen, living area and a small dining area. You do not need the kitchen and dining area because the food at Sean Patrick's is some of the most delicious I have eaten in years. The service was wonderful too. I would definitely recommend this rental for anyone wanting a neat place to stay in a small town.

Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020

Glad you enjoyed your anniversary here! Come see us again!

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew V.

2 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lack of Communication

Had to wait nearly an hour for someone to come open the door because we were not given correct access code. No shampoo or ementites really at this place. Only pro is proximity to square and location, other than that I would never ever rent this place again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025

Actually, the real story is this guest was at the front door entrance at 4:38 PM which is recorded on the security camera. There was an module issue with the Yale lock, (this lock has now been replaced) that did not allow access to his code. We have a manager that lives on site, that got these guests in at 5:00 PM. The non exaggerated actual time was 22 minutes of wait time. Either way though, this should have not happened. Two minutes can feel like a lifetime, let alone 20 minutes. Guest was texted to make sure he was in ok after talking to the manager on site to confirm. Response from the guest was that he was able to get in. There are extra amenities (shower gel, shampoo in the cabinets and in both bathrooms). Housekeeper notes showed that they used the couches to sleep on and used a lot of linens. So may have had more guests than the booking amount. With a manager on site, we are able to remedy any guests need quickly. We do understand though, that a check in issue can make everything terrible. So while the guest exaggerated the wait time, guests should not have to wait at all. The lock change out should alleviate this from occurring in the future.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefoni

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

We really enjoyed staying here. The historical building had a lot of character. The property has a very convenient location to many sightseeing opportunities. We visited to view the eclipse and this place was close enough to the Hill Country for a reasonable drive. It is a college town so there are lots of eating places. There is a fun Irish Pub downstairs that was nice for a quick lunch and beer. Even though the pub is downstairs the sound really didn’t bother us. We heard some sound but the bed was comfortable and we were tired from all the sightseeing we did in the area. My usually noise-adverse husband had no comments about it! The property owner is very responsive with questions and even came to the property to show us how to use the shower faucet. The kitchen had everything we needed, although we only used it for quick breakfasts before going out for the day. The washer and dryer are top class and detergent is provided. A real plus in our opinion. There is also a nice TV. The only thing I see lacking is enough hangers in the second bedroom closet and a luggage rack. Traveling from cross country, we had large suitcases with no place to put them or enough hangers to hang our clothes. This is a minor point though. All in all, this is a great place to stay. It is a great location to see San Antonio, and Austin, as well as the Texas Hill Country.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

Verified

4/10 Poor

Shericka B.

10 Jul 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Wish I loved it

1. The check-in process was rough to say the least. We arrived 7:50pm and we weren't able to fet in until close to 10pm. We along with Vrbo could not get ahold of the host and we couldn't figure out the key code to get in based upon the instructions sent to us. It said last 4 digits of renters phone number, which we understood that as being us. In actuality it was the host's number. I would suggest updating the instructions to be very clear to leave little room for interpretation. I will say we heard from the host the next morning and he shared he was sick, so I give some grace there for that. I'm just happy we figured it out through trial and error.2. The biggest issue we had more than the entry issue is there was a strong unpleasant smell as soon as we walked in. It was a cross between animal pee and old grandma house. We couldn't figure out where the smell was coming from. We used the box fan in the living room to try and air out the apt. It did help but the stinch did linger the whole stay.3. Overall the apartment was clean, but the details were missed. We didn't use the fridge or freeze except to put a water jug in the fridge. I looked in the freezer and there were lots of food crumbs from previous stays. The place could use an overall refresh...linens were dingy, shower door and trim were super water stained, floors buckling in some places. 4. Location was great!!5. The walk in shower is really small. My teen had a hard time in there and she's pretty average size

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025

Sorry for the confusion. Glad you got in. We do have an onsite attendant that can get you immediately, we have that in our information that if you have any issues, come down to the pub, and ask for Paul. He can get you in, On cleaning items, we have on site help as well. But understood when you have issues getting in, then everything is terrible. We also don't offer a heavy discount as a normal deal as you received. So not sure how that happened. We did get with cleaning, no orders detected, so not sure what really happened. But, we know we made you mad. Sorry about that.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great place to stay

We had an event in Austin- Stayed here because it was cheaper and very convenient. Wonderful location. The Pub below has EXCELLENT food. Check in and out was really easy. We will stay again if we get the chance.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

I am the owner and the property manager. I have been in the rental property and real estate business for over 25 years. I own several properties, but I have to say this is my favorite. I have lived in Central Texas for over 30 years.

Why they chose this property

I am passionate about historical buildings, this building was built in 1885. I love how downtown areas are being renovated across the country. This building was renovated in 2005 when I first saw it. Several years later I was given the opportunity to purchase the property. San Marcos, one of the fastest growing cities in the Nation, is a great city to be part of. I have family that attended Texas State, and I am glad to be part of this community.

What makes this property unique

Love the loft style, the exposed brick, and the high ceilings of this unit. I like to see the views of San Marcos high above the City. Also like that I can simply walk downstairs and have some great food, and watch a few sports events, or just take a casual walk around the square. We also have on site help with any issues. Come down to the pub. Ask for Paul, he can help you.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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San Marcos

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Lynda S.

Lynda S.

10/10 Excellent

Javier P.

Javier P.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

Stacey L.

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Great Place to Stay

Joe C.

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Jason C.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Graduation location location location !

Michelle G.

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Great spot !

Beth B.

8/10 Good

MICHAEL P.

AWESOME

MICHAEL P.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Great stay’

Nicole S.

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Mindy

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.