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

Family-friendly vacation home in San Marcos

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! (San Marcos)
Close to Texas State University, Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! provides a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR-25-38

About the neighborhood

Rio Vista, a neighborhood in San Marcos, is home to this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Visit our San Marcos travel guide
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Rio en el bosque con arboles en paisaje natural
    Rio Vista Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Marcos River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Marcos City Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Texas State University
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Strahan Coliseum
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fuego Tortilla Grill
    15 min walk
  • Herbert's Taco Hut
    8 min walk
  • Toma Taco
    2 min drive
  • Cat's Billiards
    2 min drive
  • Sean Patricks
    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?

Onsite 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!?

Check-out 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 vacation 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.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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

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