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Great Location-walking distance to downtown; quiet; historical district

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Great Location-walking distance to downtown; quiet; historical district

The front porch of the Cottage is perfect for a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the afternoon. Or enjoy sitting in the yard at the Cottage to enjoy some peaceful time and watch for deer in the neighborhood. Being located in one of the Historical District of San Marcos allows you to admire many Victorian homes that have been preserved on a walk in the neighborhood. An added bonus is the Cottage is on the property of a Victorian House built around 1890.

Property manager

Judy Allen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Noise level must be kept low; ending by 10 p.m.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Noise level must be kept low; ending by 10 p.m.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number HS-19-16

About the area

San Marcos

Heritage, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this cabin. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Soccer Complex or Bobcat Ballpark.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Texas State University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 3 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harris Dining Hall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Torchys Tacos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪M & M Taco Corner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sinners & Saints - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gumby’s Pizza San Marcos - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Location-walking distance to downtown; quiet; historical district pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Great Location-walking distance to downtown; quiet; historical district located?

Located in Heritage, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Witliff Collections and Texas State University. Dunbar Park and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are also within 15 minutes. San Marcos Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Great spot for our Family Visit in San Marcos

Very convenient location and lovely surroundings for our stay to visit family in San Marcos. We will likely do it again. Sheila and Richard
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykel-Anne B.

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

Hidden gem

This place is adorable and was perfect for my husband and I. Everything you need for a home away from home. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Perfect

The cottage was the perfect place for my daughter and i as we made plans for her upcoming wedding. Judy is a fabulous hostess. I sure hope i get the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and nicely done cottage. Owner and family were super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Great location, cozy property

Comfy cabin with great shaded porch where you can sit and relax. Convenient location in San Marcos
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Delightful Cottage with all the comforts of home. Deer roaming freely in the yard, quiet and peaceful area of beautiful historic homes. Judy was a delightful host. We would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley A.

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

Stay and play in Sanmo!

Great location and peaceful setting. Convenient to all venues and short drive to visit daughter on campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Great Experience! Offers everything you Need!

Judy was a superb host and the property was lovely. Beautiful gathering space, close to all the activities of town. If you are visiting your college kids, this is an excellent option!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andi W.

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

Home away from home

The cottage is on a lovely property, close to town but secluded and quiet. I am a frequent guest
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Girls weekend

Fabulous getaway. Judy was the perfect hostess..close to town and on the Historical Society path. We enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
.we had a great time here. Owner, Judy an her brother were there when we arrived and they were so pleasant. We got to meet Toby the cat too. The place was beautiful, clean and comfy. Nothing hit FIVE STARS ⭐️..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

One of a kind

Nice, friendly, very accommodating host. This place is described well on this site. It is a clean one of a kind location. We will return👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward O.

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

Pleasant and quiet stay

Judy was a good host to us, responding quickly when we reached out. The place is neat and clean. There was good cellular reception there and a TV that connected to devices for streaming in addition to the TV and programs available through the cable company. There is a supermarket within walking distance and the downtown is close as well. The area is quiet, private and comfortable for walking on either hilly or relatively flat terrain.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a quaint place and just what I needed for the weekend! Judy was welcoming, warm, communicative, responsive, and respectful. Thank you again Judy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Property is very charming and makes good impressions on your guest. The deer like to graze in the backyard. While the actual building may be on the smaller side, there is plenty of space outside to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Precious Cottage

Everything about this cute cottage was perfect. The front porch was wonderful for coffee in the morning as well as cocktails in the evenings. Judy was an excellent and very kind hostess. The late-night deer in the backyard was an added bonus! The location was ideal for restaurants, the football game, and downtown. The cottage itself was paradise for our 4 day weekend Homecoming vacation. This cottage was perfect! The main home on property is a must see historical home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

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

Quaint little Gem!

Loved the little cottage, was close to town and minutes away from my sons place! Judy was the sweetest host, felt like weve known her for years! We encountered quite a storm while we were there and lost power and all was a mess outside but was still a great stay. Judy graciously offered to send us to a hotel but we refused, we wouldn't have it any other way, we will definitely be coming back to enjoy our time with Judy and the nice cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Judy Allen

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English

Premier Host

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