Title: Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Enchanted Mermaid Cottage\~Fire pit\~Great backyard ## Photo gallery for Enchanted Mermaid Cottage\~Fire pit\~Great backyard ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard (San Marcos,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93084300/93084259/43241082.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard (San Marcos,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93084300/93084259/w1096h1476x0y0-235e909f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard (San Marcos,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93084300/93084259/1840ca9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard (San Marcos,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93084300/93084259/w1086h1389x0y0-f9af6739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard (San Marcos,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93084300/93084259/w1083h1476x0y0-c6b97576.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene island getaway at this magical cottage, where the great outdoors beckons. Unwind by the fire pit, gaze up at the starry sky from the covered deck or enjoy quality time with friends and family in this cozy 2-bedroom haven. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Enchanted Mermaid Cottage\~Fire pit\~Great backyard This is a small piece of treasure on an island of relaxation. A beautiful magical cottage with a fabulous outdoor entertaining area where you can sit on the covered deck or by the fire pit to gaze at the stars. Our cottage is fully equipped to make you feel right at home. Our home is 2 bedroom, and 1 bathroom that sleeps 6 guests. Perfect place for a quick getaway to watch a college game, or to float the river. We also welcome long term rentals for those looking to get out of the crazy city life. limited parking and unfortunately there is no street parking out front, 2-4 cars can fit per size. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118935700/118935700/c5cddd57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hill Country Getaway Near San Marcos River 3 Bedroom Home San Marcos - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=118935700&PinnedHotelID=118935700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100557200/100557192/34b1063a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Western 1924 Luxury Lofts Martindale - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 19 reviews £201 includes taxes & fees 24 Feb - 25 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=100557192&PinnedHotelID=100557192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117330000/117321700/117321639/7d1ddb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Mi to Dtwn San Marcos: Spacious Home w/ Yard! 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If cops are called for noise complaint you will be told to leave immediately, with no refund. NO PETS ALLOWED - $500.00 fee will be charged if we find evidence of a pet. (Only service animal with paperwork allowed) and approved by management. No Smoking inside -$200.00 Fee will be charged if signs of smoking were found inside our home. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area San Marcos is home to this holiday home. Charles S. Cock House Museum and Texas Music Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Young County Arena and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Soccer Complex or Bobcat Softball Stadium. [Visit our San Marcos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Marcos.dx6647) [View more Holiday homes in San Marcos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Marcos-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6647-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.894863,-97.94099&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_vnuDdbxtQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%3FO%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBS%40OBQBQBQBOBQBQDOBODSDODODODOFQDOFOFODOFMFOHOFMFOHMHMHMFOHMHMJMHKHKJMJKHMJKJKJKJIJKJKLIJIJILILIJILILGLGLILGLELGLGLENELGLENCLENELCNCNCLENANCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNBNBLDNDLBLDNFLDLDNFLFLDLFLHLFJFLHLHLHJHLHJHJHJJLJJHJJJJHJJLJJHLJJHJHLHLHLHNHLFLHLFNHLFNFNFLFPFLDNFNDPDNDNDNDNDRDNBNDPBPBNBPBP%40PBN%40RBP%40N%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAN%3FRAPAPAPANCRAPCNAPCPCPCNCPEPCNEPEPENEPELEPENGNENGNGNGNGLGNINGLILGNILILILILILIJKLILKJKJIJKJKJKHMLKHKHKJMFKHMHMHMHKFMFMHMFMFMDOFMDMDOFMDMBOFMBOBOBMDOBM%40OBOBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOAMCOEOCMCOCMGOCMEMGOEMEMGMEMGMGMIMGMGMIKIMIMIKGKKMIKIKMKIKKKKKKIKKKKMIKIMKMIMIMGMIMIOIMGMGOIOGMGOEOGOGOEOGOEQEMEQEOEQCQEOCQCQCOCQCQCQAOCQASAOAQAQAQAS%3FO%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CAobx5tVo8nYq0D6DakqBhl2KQI=) San Marcos,, TX ### What's nearby - ![Rio en el bosque con arboles en paisaje natural](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239106/0086f77e-d004-43ad-bf53-18979a580ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rio Vista Park 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Texas State University 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - San Marcos River 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Strahan Coliseum 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Bobcat Stadium 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - San Marcos Station 6 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Taco Bell 18 min walk - The Lair @ LBJSC 13 min walk - Wake the Dead Coffee House 2 min drive - Starbucks 14 min walk - Kerbey Lane Cafe 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard? ### What time is check-in at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard? ### What time is check-out at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard? ### Where is Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Enchanted Mermaid Cottage\~Fire pit\~Great backyard Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Cottage with Great Location We loved the experience of the Enchanted Cottage. It was a perfect location for early morning walks, coffee places, and shopping in Wimberley. We would definitely stay again. ##### Carol B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina Y. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The mermaid cottage It was a perfect stay for my small family to prepare for the rehearsal dinner and wedding at the near by ranch wedding location. It worked perfectly having everything we needed for our 2 night stay. ##### Kristina Y. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendra F. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute house with all the essentials and an awesome backyard for hanging out Group of 3 couples were in town for a wedding, did not gwt to wnjoy the backyard as much as we would have liked, its beautiful! Househad all essentials and was clean! Would definetly stay again! ##### Kendra F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christian J. A. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good way to relax after the river Very clean and neat house to crash after a long day of being on the river! ##### Christian J. A. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawne A. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cute I rented this home as a gathering place for my family after my son’s graduation. It was smaller than it looked in the pictures and I was not aware at first of the limitations on parking, but it was super cute and worked well for our purpose. The double bed was not comfortable for two adults used to sleeping in a king but that was expected. Great location within walking distance (1 mile) from the campus. Would have enjoyed the fire pit if it hadn’t rained, but we did enjoy the covered patio and corn hole boards. ##### Dawne A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy B. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great spot ##### Roy B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew L. 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the house and communication was great! ##### Matthew L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn C. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place! Very cute! ##### Kathryn C. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruin P. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice ##### Bruin P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### austin n. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun We had a lot of fun at this property. The grill was very useful and backyard patio was a great place to enjoy each others company ##### austin n. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan C. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick trip Took my son for an academic event at Texas State. The location was fantastic and allowed us to get good rest before his event. The home was comfortable. We really only got to enjoy the place for sleep but were very pleased. ##### Juan C. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ---