Title: Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos 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 # Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos Holiday home with kitchen, near Texas State University ![Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100600000/100592700/100592609/75edb56f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100600000/100592700/100592609/db163157.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100600000/100592700/100592609/64873f20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100600000/100592700/100592609/ef8bd649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100600000/100592700/100592609/b760a75d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Texas State University, Hill Country Haven offers a charming escape with modern amenities and inviting furnishings. Relax in the cozy living room by the fireplace or explore 'the jungle' backyard, where comfort meets nature. 7.6 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill £415 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov ## 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. ### Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos Welcome to Hill Country Haven, your charming escape nestled near Texas State University. Experience the allure of the Hill Country right from the heart of our home. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of modern amenities, a equipped kitchen, and inviting furnishings. Whether you're here for business or leisure, Hill Country Haven offers a perfect sanctuary. Take advantage of a free TXST shuttle just a stroll away, connecting you seamlessly to campus and downtown. Tanger Outlets San Marcos The space Step into our recently renovated, expansive three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex, perched on the outskirts of town. Luxuriate in our bathrooms featuring lavish walk-in showers and LED mirrors. Enjoy lightning-fast internet accessible throughout the house and convenient USB-C fast charging outlets. The lower level welcomes you with a cozy living room adorned with a fireplace, a 65-inch smart TV offering your favorite streaming options and AirPlay, a kitchen, dining area, and a master bedroom with a large private bathroom and walk-in closet, complemented by an attached half bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom. Venture into our expansive backyard, named "the jungle," and savor the blend of comfort, style, and nature that defines our Hill Country Haven. Guest access You'll have full access to the entire house, excluding the garage which is used for storage and cleaning supplies. No shared spaces. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93084300/93084259/43241082.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard San Marcos, - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews £353 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=93084259&PinnedHotelID=93084259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23910000/23902100/23902063/21ec9d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill San Marcos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=23902063&PinnedHotelID=23902063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111450000/111443800/111443792/09f6e508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house on historic Hopkins street San Marcos with WiFi, AC Heritage - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews £497 includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=111443792&PinnedHotelID=111443792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83180000/83170600/83170551/98a66f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Patio + Close to The Square + Pet Friendly + Full Kitchen Dunbar - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 46 reviews £267 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=83170551&PinnedHotelID=83170551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74422200/74422154/a890fdef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ❤ The Getaway - Spacious/Clean/Quiet/King Bed/Queen/Twins San Marcos - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews £373 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=74422154&PinnedHotelID=74422154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118740000/118739300/118739281/b90d3d5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hillcrest House is a family-friendly 3-bedroom house in the heart of San Marcos! 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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 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.898907,-97.955315&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:goouDt%7BztQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40O%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40OBS%40QBO%40QBQBQBOBQDQBODQDQDODQDMDQDOFODOFOFOFOFMFOHOFMHOFMHKHOHMHMHMJMHKJMHKJKJKJKHKLIJMJIJILKJGJILILILIJGLGLILGLGLENGLELGNELENCLELENENALENCNALCNCNANCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40LBNDNBLBNDLDNBLDNFLDLDLFLDLFLFLHLFLFLHLHJHLHJFLJJHJHJLJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJHLJLHLHLHNFJHNHLFLFNHNFLFNDNFNFNDNFNDPDLDPDNDPBPDNBPBPBNDP%40PBPBN%40P%40RBN%40P%3FP%40P%40R%3FN%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FNAPAR%3FPAPCNAPARCNCPAPEPCNCPCPENCNERENENENENGPENGNGLEPGLGNINGLGNILILGLINILILKLIJILKJIJKLKJKJKJKHKJKJKHMHKHMHKHMHMHMFMFMHMFMDMFMFMDMDOFMDOBMDODMBOBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAMCOAOEMCOAOEMEMEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMEMGMIMGKGMIMIMIKIKIMIKIKKKKMIIKKKKKKMIKKKIMKKIMIMIMIOIMGKIOGOIMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEQEOEOEOEOESEOCOEQCQCOCQCQAQCOASCQAOAQAQ%3FSAQAO%3FQ%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XVLy5n65KgcD6kJ5jhpuWdOaro0=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - Texas State University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - San Marcos River - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Rio Vista Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - San Marcos Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 9 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lair @ LBJSC - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬2 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive - ‪Mochas & Javas - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos? > As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos on 16 Nov 2025 start from £414.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Marcos-Hotels-Hill-Country-Haven-Gateway-To-TXST-And-San-Marcos.h100592609.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos located? > Situated in San Marcos, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Young County Arena, Texas State University and Bobcat Soccer Complex. San Marcos River and Sewell Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hill Country Haven: Gateway to TXST and San Marcos Reviews 7.6 ### Good 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4/10 Poor #### Judy R. 11 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Disappointed The house was very hot and the air conditioning was not able to cool it down. We rented this place to stay so we could attend our son’s graduation from Texas State. We would have left and stayed somewhere else but everything else was booked. There are some inaccuracies in the listing, too. There are only 2 bathrooms. No whirlpool spa (in the amenities list) and only one parking spot. It’s located in a crowded neighborhood of rental houses for students so there were people partying outside. (Probably because of graduation) The house is very cute and clean (love the layout and decor) but sadly very uncomfortable due to the heat. The owner communicated with us politely but did not resolve the issue. This is the first time I have written a poor review, but I’m disappointed because it kind of ruined our family time during an important event. ##### Judy R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cute house. Communication with hose was great. We had a good time ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kirk S. 15 Dec 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication #### San Marcos Home The property was in good shape. Beds are very comfortable need more towels, dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils/pots and pans. Ran out of toilet paper and paper towel towels need to supply the property better. Overall clean place would recommend for graduation football game, etc. close to school. ##### Kirk S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbye M. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip! Overall the place was great! We had no trouble with anything and the check in was easy. ##### Abbye M. 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