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Stylish Studio with Campus View too!

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Smart TV
Smart TV
Microwave

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

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About the area

San Marcos

In San Marcos .You'll find Texas State University and San Marcos River within a 15-minute walk of this San Marcos apartment. Sewell Park and San Marcos Plaza Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Marcos River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 8 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jones Food Court - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stylish Studio with Campus View too!

Welcome to The Rock Room, your Mid-Century Modern dream in the heart of San Marcos, Texas! This mod studio space is only a 5 minute walk from the Texas State University campus and plenty of food and drink options within a couple block radius. This is an ideal location for visiting the Texas State University Campus! Once you’re done exploring, take a load off on the covered front porch, or lounge inside with a movie or TV show. Netflix is provided for our guests!
The space
The Rock Room was built in the 1960s. It features a stunning masonry rock wall, authentic terrazzo floors, a queen sized bed (a purple mattress!), and a full bathroom, as well as a coffee bar, a lounging area, and a dinette table/computer workspace. This room is conveniently located ½ mile away from the headwater of the beautiful San Marcos River, and a 5 minute drive (20 minute walk) from the San Marcos square. Only 40 minutes to downtown Austin, and 45 to San Antonio, you will love the convenience of this location. San Marcos has many locally run businesses and restaurants that are listed in our guest book. Experiencing the local flavor of our town will make for a one of a kind experience. This studio space does not include a full kitchen, but it does have a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and other basics for reheating food or preparing light snacks. Looking to get out in the evening? San Marcos has a vibrant nightlife and is very walkable! Don’t feel like walking? Anywhere you will want to go is a short jaunt in an Uber or Lyft!
Guest access
Guests will have access to one parking spot in our driveway, a covered front porch with patio furniture, and private access to their own studio room with a closet and bathroom. You will be the only one with access to this room during your stay. There is one entrance from the front porch and it is not connected to the rest of the house. Your host lives on site, so if you have any questions or want to say hello, don’t hesitate to reach out!
During your stay
I will be available by phone at any time during guest stays. I’m happy to be accommodating and help out in any way when I’m home. I cannot guarantee I will be home for the duration of a guests stay.
Other things to note
This house is not pet friendly and doesn't allow smoking or vaping of any kind inside.

Early or late check in may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed. It will be dependent on whether there is a check in or out on the same day.

Although close to campus, this is a residential area. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. Please don’t disturb our neighbors who call this street their home!

Please keep our space clean and free from trash or litter. City issued trash and recycling cans are located next to the garage. Please help keep our space beautiful for the guests to come. We do have raccoons, so please be mindful not to feed them!

There is only one allotted parking spot for this room. Street parking is not permitted Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. If more than one parking spot is needed, it could be accommodated with advance notice. A second parking spot is not guaranteed.

There are two outdoor cats that live at this residence. They spend most of their days lounging on the covered porch of the Rock Room. The orange one is old and crotchety, but likes to interact. If you leave your door open, he is likely to wander inside, please help keep him outdoors. If he does come in and you don't feel comfortable shoo-ing him out, please feel free to reach out. The other cat will most likely avoid contact with you and your space.

City Short Term Rental Registration Number STR-22-12

Property manager

Georgia

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Stylish Studio with Campus View! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a great place!

We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s in a great location. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower had amazing pressure! We had everything we needed for our short stay. If we come back to San Marcos we will definitely be booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and relaxing

Minimalist stress freestay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This is a beautiful property that is well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and clean

Very clean room and bathroom. Towels smelled freshly washed. Check in was a breeze. Close to everything near downtown San Marcos. Resident orange tabby Cricket was a joy! Visited every day. Stayed 5 minutes and then went back out. Sweet kitty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay for 4 days

This was a great little place to stay over the weekend! Everything was there for a comfortable place for a solo traveler. It is a 5 minute walk to a couple coffee shops, convenience shop, liquor store, and trendy eating spots. Located on a quiet street very close to the college but without the noise. I brought my bike and was able to ride to some running/walking trails nearby and bike along the San Marcos river. Even had a friendly cat keep me company while sitting out on the porch. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else when visiting again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

grace j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

This studio apartment was perfect for our needs. Mostly need a place to sleep and shower as we were gone most of the day. The host was very nice. I will definitely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has all of the basic comforts of home. It's located in a residential quiet neighborhood, close to TSU, very clean, comfortable bed & pillows, nice towels & toiletries, coffee & coffee maker, electric kettle, teas, kitchen utensils, with refrigerator & microwave are all provided. The owner is very friendly, responsive, respects your privacy, & even allowed me to check-in early. Studio also has nice closet space & the icing is the free Netflix. I rarely watch movies so this was such a nice touch. It will be my 'go to' place to stay when I visit my son at TSU.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Stevenson

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Affordable Spot for a Quick Weekend Trip

Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute!

Spacious little studio with great amenities. Close to Grins and everything else!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN, Mansfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great spot for my husband and I to spend the weekend when we were visiting our son at Texas State. The bed is SO comfy!!! The unit is very clean and has everything you need. There is a pretty strong, musty smell that got better as we ran the fan on the AC. Otherwise, it was a perfect spot! We absolutely adored the orange cat who lives outside as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cozy, clean and close to campus!

My daughter and I stayed for 5 nights, while visiting TXST. It is in a great location, walking distance to campus and restaurants. But, in a quiet, relaxing neighborhood, with deer walking around. 🤩 . Georgia is a wonderful host! We will definitely be staying here again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

Great place to stay in San Marcos! I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay

My mom and I enjoyed our stay in the Rock Room. The place was just as pictured and is very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024