Title: Wonder World Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121209283&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wonder World Retreat ## Photo gallery for Wonder World Retreat ![Private kitchen - Wonder World Retreat (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121210000/121209300/121209283/072b41dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Wonder World Retreat (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121210000/121209300/121209283/44c34abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets - Wonder World Retreat (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121210000/121209300/121209283/98b7513d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Wonder World Retreat (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121210000/121209300/121209283/2bd26b30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Wonder World Retreat (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121210000/121209300/121209283/4938fc67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Wonder World Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - 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. ### Wonder World Retreat Welcome to our “Wonder World” Home! Step out our front door and go explore Wonder World Caves! We are walkable to Purgatory Creek Park and centrally located in San Marcos, allowing easy access to TX State University, the historic district, the San Marcos River, Tanger and Premium Outlet Malls, and the best local restaurants and coffee shops! Our home is newly remodeled, comfortable, and clean with everything a group needs to kick back and relax. Come stay and enjoy all San Marcos has to offer! Our home feels like a long, extended rancher With an open-concept living room, kitchen, and game room, it's perfect for groups of friends and family to gather, relax, and play! We rent one private studio apartment at the far end of the house, but the spacious and newly remodeled home and backyard are all yours. The primary suite has a king bed with an en suite bathroom, which boasts a custom walk-in shower. Our second bedroom is a double queen with access to a hall bathroom. Our third bedroom is also a double queen at the far end of the house and includes an en suite bathroom. Everything has been recently updated, making the space feel fresh and relaxing! Our home has a private studio apartment at one end, which we have a tenant in. Your area of the home is completely divided from this space, and it shouldn’t pose any concerns. Our tenant has a parking spot immediately in front of their door that is not accessible to our guests. Keyless entry with a lock code will be sent to you before arrival with any other general instructions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98560000/98550600/98550548/2aa35c30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 10-acre San Marcos Vacation Rental \~ 6 Mi to Tsu! 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The towels are located underneath your sink. When wiping off face products, please use the makeup wipes that are small circle cloths located on the bathroom counter 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 Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12 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 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 Heritage, a neighborhood in San Marcos, is home to this vacation home. Hays County Historic Courthouse and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena are also worth visiting. 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Airport (AUS) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Industry 3 min drive - M & M Taco Corner 6 min walk - Wake the Dead Coffee House 3 min drive - Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. 3 min drive - Gumby's Pizza 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wonder World Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Wonder World Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Wonder World Retreat? ### Where is Wonder World Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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