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Lovely Cozy Country Home 3/2 TXSTU/walk to TXST Tubes/Don's Fish/Float the River

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Floating the river by the new bridge. Approximately 3 hour float with TXSTubes
Charming and cozy home. 5 min. walk to TX State Tubes in the neighborhood.
Large, fenced background with a play ground, zip line, and plenty of room to run
1/2 acre lot. Beautiful trees. view from the far back cornerCattle pasture back
Large deck. 2 gas grills and smoker/charcoal grill. Tucked under large white oak

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Martindale, TX
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Cozy Country Home 3/2 TXSTU/walk to TXST Tubes/Don's Fish/Float the River

PLEASE TELL US: 1)WHY YOU'RE VISTING, 2) # OF GUESTS, 3)ANY PETS ($25 fee per), WHEN YOU BOOK.

We LIVE here in this home and leave when guests stay. We like to know who is staying in our home, in our kids space.

Don't worry, we leave the premises, but will be close by (less than 1 hour typically) if you need anything.

25+ AGE REQ. (Ask if 21-25)

Lovely Country Cozy Family Home (1500 Sq ft/without garage) 3 Bdrms/ 2 Bath. Large, Open Floor Plan. We have a deck with seating for 16. 1/2 acre, tons of trees. Beautiful San Marcos River within walking distance. Guests say that our home is like staying with fun friends or family and felt cozy and relaxed.

Check-In Details sent the morning of check-in. Please feel free to ask any questions before hand. Yes, we have 3 grills. Yes, you can use all of them if you are careful. Yes, you can use the entire backyard. Yes, we allow small parties (if approved beforehand). No, we do not provide tubes (too many were popped or lost)

Float, Kayak, Canoe, Paddle board, Fish! River access is through Texas State Tubes (back of neighborhood and a 5 minute walk) and Don's Fish Camp (1 street over, 15 minute walk). You can walk to Texas State Tubes where you can take the bus to the start of the float and then walk home when you are finished with your float!!! Very convenient, no drinking and driving involved!!

Racetrack, Weddings, Concerts, Small Town, Graduation, Small Parties of 20 or less (must be given permission before hand)

Please keep in mind that this is our FAMILY home.

6-8 guests TOTAL. Come RELAX and ENJOY! Pets are $25 fee per pet, up to 2 medium dogs total. Please message us first if bringing pets. Fenced in yard.
The space
Lovely 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Hardwood floors, granite, comfy furniture, amazing backyard with grills and River access through Texas State Tubes. We provide coffee, a full working kitchen and wifi, as well as linens. There are 3 beds to fit 6 people and a blow up bed to fit 2 extra people or 2 kids if previously agreed upon. Please note that there is a $25 convenience fee + the cost of shipping to ship items left behind. If it is left during peak shipping season (Christmas) there will be a $50 convenience fee + shipping. Please remember to triple check you haven't left anything behind.

Guest access:
Entire house including garage. We will NOT be here when you are here. Please keep in mind that we DO live here and we rent this out to supplement my income while I'm in school at TXSTU getting my masters. We have children as well that need a place to live after renting out. We have wonderful neighbors who help keep watch of our home and we are either staying in the neighborhood or within 1 hour of it and check on it often. Our neighbors have cameras that show the outside property, fyi.

Other things to note:

We no longer have a cowboy pool but are working on getting a sauna, hot tub, above ground pool before the summer of 2025. Please ask.

We have small dogs that we take with us when people rent out our home and we clean very thoroughly, however, it is possible that there will be some dog hair in case you are highly allergic.

We have a clothes steamer in the laundry room. We DO NOT have an iron.

We prefer families and older, responsible adults are welcome..

Again please don't hesitate to ask any questions.

Property manager

Amber
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Advanced notice required. 25 people max. $100 fee
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 25
Note from host: Advanced notice required. 25 people max. $100 fee
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Martindale

Martindale is home to this holiday home. San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East. Travelling with kids? Consider Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena.
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Martindale, TX

What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Texas State University - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 14 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 17 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Cozy Country Home 3/2 TXSTU/walk to TXST Tubes/Don's Fish/Float the River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lovely Cozy Country Home 3/2 TXSTU/walk to TXST Tubes/Don's Fish/Float the River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lovely Cozy Country Home 3/2 TXSTU/walk to TXST Tubes/Don's Fish/Float the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Cozy Country Home 3/2 TXSTU/walk to TXST Tubes/Don's Fish/Float the River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Cozy Country Home 3/2 TXSTU/walk to TXST Tubes/Don's Fish/Float the River located?

This family-friendly Martindale holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of San Marcos River and Three Dudes Winery. San Marcos Discovery Center and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and very comfortable and just as pictured in the listing. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ozzy C.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

This place was one of the best stays I’ve had! The location was great, House was great and property manager was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay with kids! They had a blast on the zip line and the little playground. Place was super clean and organized. Excellent communication with the host. Would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend's Wedding

We enjoyed our stay at this property although it was a relatively short stay and we did not get a chance to appreciate all the amenities. The property was very clean and nicely maintained. The furnishings were quite nice and functional with lots of personal touches. The location is a little off the beaten path and very quiet. Large yard great for kids or pets. Although this worked well for our party of 6 adults, it is best suited for families with children. Would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient & Clean

Wonderful place to stay for us during parent weekend at Texas State. Backyard is wonderful for entertaining and house is well appointed for the weekend stay. Host communicated with all needed information and answered all questions. Highly recommend & plan to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual river trip

Nice place, zip line in the backyard was cool. Host wanted to know a lot about us for some reason. All good though, no big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a GREAT place to rent!!

The house is great, clean, spacious, and felt comfortable like home! The owners are great and communicate better than I've had before. My kiddos enjoyed their time with zipline, playing the wii, and we had great family time watching movies and playing darts. I will definitely be coming back!! Everything was so black and white, i didn't even have to questions because the owners had everything written down and black and white. Great great rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

This house was awesome, enough room so you don’t feel crowded. Comfortable beds. This is getting tagged as must come back. Thank you for lending us your slice of your happiness.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amber

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We are a family of 6. I have 3 older kids with my ex and 1 who lives home with my husband. We are high-school sweethearts who married other people, moved around the country, and found each other again 14 years later. 🥰 We rent our home out and stay in our camper close by while I finish my Master's degree in Marketing Analytics. We love floating, kayaking, camping, sitting by the fire, and watching movies. Music, movies, food, good people 🥰

Why they chose this property

We loved the trees, the neighbors, and the river access, and the open floor plan

What makes this property unique

We have a large 1/2 acre fenced in yard that backs up to a forest area that cattle graze on. We have river access through Texas State Tubes. Walk to the exit in our neighborhood and ride the bus to the start and then walk back home at the end of your float.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests