[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to 172 Alpha! Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96920000/96919500/96919453/b1e7cc4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96920000/96919500/96919453/314d4068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96920000/96919500/96919453/b095e46a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96920000/96919500/96919453/4162e507.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96920000/96919500/96919453/a58725f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 0 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51371 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Welcome to 172 Alpha! Have fun with the whole family at this cozy place! It is a delightful retreat that combines comfort, convenience and character to create a memorable stay for our guests. Furnished with newer appliances and furniture around the home, the living area is inviting with comfortable seating, charming artwork/decor that provides character to the home, and entertainment options (TV, Wi-Fi, free Netflix, and books/magazines). Bedrooms (3) and bathrooms (2) are well appointed - stocked with extra clean sheets, comforters, pillows & pillowcases and toiletries, towels and ample storage for belongings. Kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with basic cooking essentials like oil, spices, coffee, tea and sweeteners. It has an assortment of kitchen gadgets, pots and pans, and German-brand knives ready for any cooking task. There's an extra fridge in the garage. Don't forget to relax in the new deck furniture and feel the breeze under the newly decked and lit pergola in the sprawling backyard. Of course, a year-old washer and dryer, and supplies like detergent, softener, and bleach, are available for your use. It has a 2-car garage, and 4 compact vehicles can be parked in the driveway. We make sure that our home is impeccably clean with attention to detail in housekeeping. Our past reviews (in another vacation rental site) highly speak of this! Safety and security of our home and guests are also our priority with working locks, smart lock for entry (key lock box is also available), smoke detectors that are periodically checked, and house alarm. Location-location-location! We are in close proximity to Target, Walmart, HEB, Costco, Lowe's, Home Depot, Hobby Lobby, Academy, retail stores and restaurants, and EVO Entertainment complex. TX State University is only 14-mins aways and 19 mins to San Marcos Premium and Tanger Outlets. Univ of TX at Austin is 32 mins away and so is downtown Austin. Guest access: Smart lock access. Entire home (1371 sq ft), garage and front and backyard (lot size-7,596 sq ft). As we do for our guests, please treat our home with TLC. Thank you! 😀 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchenette - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Unit size: 1,371 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21770000/21770000/21769909/ee08eaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Wimberley Creekfront Home | Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Hill Country Views Wimberley - 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Dedicated Passcode to Smart lock is messaged to guest day before check in date. Thermostat is set at 70F. No eating or drinking in bedrooms and no unregistered guests allowed for overnight stays. Please treat our home like you would your own. Please message host for any questions or requests. Thank you! ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ## About the area Located in Kyle, this vacation home is near theme parks. Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos Discovery Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Young County Arena and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. 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Airport (AUS) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive - ‪Teapioca Lounge - ‬7 min drive - ‪New World Bakery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to 172 Alpha! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to 172 Alpha!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to 172 Alpha!? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Welcome to 172 Alpha! located? > This family-friendly Kyle vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Plaza East and Lake Kyle Park. Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center and Waterleaf Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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