[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB Vacation home in San Marcos, near Texas State University ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/1ca2561b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/20d2c64a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/w1439h815x0y0-e5285df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/7aafbd11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/0408c2ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of San Marcos, this house offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. This peaceful retreat is within walking distance to downtown and just over a mile to San Marcos River parks, perfect for relaxation or outdoor adventures. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located house. Less than a mile to the downtown square and about a mile to all the favorite San Marcos River parks, but far enough away to be quiet and serene. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.87164,-97.94936&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ydjuDnvytQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40OBQBQBQBOBSDOBODQDQBODODOFQDOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFOHMFMHOHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJKLGJKLGLIJGLILGLGLILGLELGNELELENELGNELCNCLCNENCLCNANCNALANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNDLBNBNBLDLFNDLDNDLDLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFJHLFLJJFJJLHJJJHJLJHJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLJLFLHLHNFLHLFNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDNDNDPDNBPDNBNBRBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FP%3FNAPAPARAPANAPCRANCPCNCRCNCPCPENCNEPEPELEPENGPELGPGLGPGLGNGNGLINGLILILGNKLILIJILKJILKJILKJKJKHKJKHKLMHKHKHMHMHKFMHMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMMKIKIKKKKIKKMKKIMKKIMIKIMIMIOIMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGQGMEQGMEQGOEQEMCQEQEOCOEQCQCOCSCOCQAOCSAQAOAQASAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aBsYrgn_nINDasG-WXM-jpPNs0o=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Texas State University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - San Marcos River - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - San Marcos Premium Outlets - 7 min drive - 7.5 km #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 3 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive - ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive - ‪Industry - ‬18 min walk - ‪Pluckers Wing Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Olive Garden - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB located? > Located in Dunbar, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunbar Park and Texas State University. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Marcos Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? 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