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

Family-friendly stay near San Marcos River

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Rio Vista Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

San Marcos

Rio Vista stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Rio Vista vacation home, you'll find San Marcos River and Ramon Lucio Park. Ramon Lucio Memorial Park and San Marcos Discovery Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

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

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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

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-25-38

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home we loved our stay , will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andres f.

Liked: Cleanliness
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