Title: Cardinal Casa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cardinal Casa Holiday home in San Marcos with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98460000/98457000/98456916/w904h683x60y0-b3ef696c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98460000/98457000/98456916/ac79c262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98460000/98457000/98456916/w902h683x61y0-a75ca2e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98460000/98457000/98456916/w904h683x60y0-326b7d12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98460000/98457000/98456916/w905h683x60y0-d1235e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the hill country, The Cardinal Casa offers a serene escape with its spacious living room and 65" Smart TV. Unwind in the private yard surrounded by trees, enjoy outdoor games like bocce ball or badminton, and stargaze at night under string lighting. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Cardinal Casa The Cardinal Casa is a secluded comfortable home on acreage only 10 minutes from Bobcat Stadium. Located in the hill country, our spacious home has everything you need for a getaway. Chill in the living room and watch the 65" Smart TV while birds drink from the birdbath right outside the front windows. Play bocce ball, badminton, or volleyball in the backyard or hang out in the shady front yard. Gaze at the stars at night in the glow of string lighting in your private zone of bliss. The space The San Marcos River and Aquarena Springs glass bottom boat tours are less than 15 minutes away. Also, the hiking trails on Lime Kiln Road are nearby and the Flying Armadillo disc golf course and playground are just around the corner. Guest access The automatic coded entrance gate is available for coming and going 24 hours a day. Cardinal Casa guests have private access to about an acre around the house. This includes a fenced front yard and a backyard that is fenced as part of the larger shared acreage. A co host resides in the yellow house near the entrance gate, and also a family member restores wood furniture in the metal building across from the parking area. Please accompany your pets when in the backyard or in the shared space around the ping pong table. Through the trees from the backyard sits the Bluebird Nest VRBO on its own fenced acre with a separate driveway. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Table tennis - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110580000/110572700/110572608/9b7688b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sage House in the Hill Country San Marcos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews £176 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=110572608&PinnedHotelID=110572608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113130000/113129700/113129615/51b0d1ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming White 1-bedroom cottage with loft Dog friendly w room service!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.965145,-97.9582&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gm%7CuDvm%7BtQ%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40S%40QBO%40Q%40QBQBQ%40QBODQBQBODQBQDODQDODQDMFQDOFODOFOFMFOFMHOFOHMHMFOHMHMHKJMHMHKJMHKJKJKJMJKJKJIJIJKLIJILIJILILILGLIJGNELGLGLGLGLENELENELCNELCNELCNCNCNALCNANANALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLDLBNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLDJHNFJFLHLHJHLHJHLHJJJHJHLJHJJLJJJJHJJLHJJLHLHJHLHLHNFLHLFNHNFLFNFLFNDNFNFNDPDLDPDNDPDNBPDPBNDPBPBN%40PBPBP%40PBP%40N%40P%40R%3FP%40P%40N%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAP%3FPAPAPAPCPAPCNCRAPCNCNERCNENCRENENEPENENENGPGLEPGLGNGLGNINGLINGLILILILILILKLIJKLIJKJKJKJIJMJKJKHKHMJKHMHKHMHMFKHOFKFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDMDOBOBMDO%40OBMBOBO%3FOBO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOCO%3FMCOCOCOAMEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMEMGMGOGKGMGMIMGMIKIMIKIMKKIKIKKKKKKKKKKKKIKKMIKIMKMIMIMIMGMIMIOGMIOGOGMGOGMEQGMEQGOEOEOEQEOEOCSEOCOCSEOCOAQCSCOAQAQCQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=REDqKvqwseLQNISW2uqywE6SS_k=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - Texas State University - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles - Bobcat Stadium - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles - San Marcos River - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles - Strahan Coliseum - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles - Rio Vista Park - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 21 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬19 min drive - ‪New World Bakery - ‬22 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬19 min drive - ‪Mochas & Javas - ‬17 min drive - ‪Pie Society - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cardinal Casa pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at Cardinal Casa? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cardinal Casa? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cardinal Casa? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cardinal Casa located? > Situated in San Marcos, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos River and Texas State University. Bobcat Stadium and Sewell Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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