Title: Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! Family-friendly vacation home in San Marcos ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119730000/119724500/119724449/2e84802e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119730000/119724500/119724449/3ee08e9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119730000/119724500/119724449/47876aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119730000/119724500/119724449/3427cc65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119730000/119724500/119724449/7f6f61db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to San Marcos River and 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111450000/111443800/111443792/09f6e508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house on historic Hopkins street San Marcos with WiFi, AC Heritage - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $503 CA $892 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=111443792&PinnedHotelID=111443792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23910000/23902100/23902063/21ec9d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill San Marcos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=23902063&PinnedHotelID=23902063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74422200/74422154/a890fdef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ❤ The Getaway - Spacious/Clean/Quiet/King Bed/Queen/Twins San Marcos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews CA $385 CA $673 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=74422154&PinnedHotelID=74422154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106270000/106263100/106263025/dd9b6a4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### San Marcos 5BR Retreat • Pool • Near TXST & River San Marcos - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews CA $328 CA $966 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=106263025&PinnedHotelID=106263025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93224000/93223967/w906h683x59y0-b76cf317.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lux Blanco River Retreat San Marcos - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 10 reviews CA $503 CA $810 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=93223967&PinnedHotelID=93223967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111283400/111283377/80d0d301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Run Retreat - Cowboy Pool, Fire Pit & Pool Table! 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Rio Vista - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=102658872&PinnedHotelID=102658872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.87897,-97.93089&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:srkuD%60cvtQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40OBQBQBQBOBSDOBODQDQBODQDMFQDOFQDMFOFOFOFMFOFOHMFMHOHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJKLGJKLGLIJGLILILELILGLGLENELELGNELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCNALANCN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDLDNDLFNDLDLDLFLFLHLDLHLHLFJHLFLJJFJJLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLJLFLHLHNFLHLFNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDNDNDNDPBPDNBNBRBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FP%3FNAPAPARAPANAPCPAPCPCNCRCNCPCNEPCNEPEPELEPENGPELGPGLGPGLGNGNGLINGLILILGNKLILIJIJKLIJKLIJKLKJKJKHKHKLMHKHKHMHMHKFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMDMFODMFOBMDMDOBODMBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOCM%3FOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMCOEMCOEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMMKIKIKKKKIMKKKKIMKMIKIKIMIMIOIMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGQGMEOGOEQGOEOEOCQEQEOCQEOCQCOCSCOCQAQCQAQAOAQASAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1CtLsax35Ckei6ZVYgA4zmDfMOE=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - Rio Vista Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Texas State University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - San Marcos City Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 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 Intl. 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). ### 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home we loved our stay , will stay here again for sure. ##### John S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andres f. Sep 13, 2025 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 ##### andres f. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025