In the heart of San Marcos, Texas, The Rock Room offers a cozy retreat. Relax on the covered front porch or lounge inside with Netflix and enjoy a movie or TV show. This Mid-Century Modern studio space features authentic terrazzo floors, a coffee bar, and dinette table/computer workspace.
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Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Stylish Studio with Campus View!
Welcome to The Rock Room, your Mid-Century Modern dream in the heart of San Marcos, Texas! This mod studio space is only a 5 minute walk from the Texas State University campus and plenty of food and drink options within a couple block radius. This is an ideal location for visiting the Texas State University Campus! Once you’re done exploring, take a load off on the covered front porch, or lounge inside with a movie or TV show. Netflix is provided for our guests! The space The Rock Room was built in the 1960s. It features a stunning masonry rock wall, authentic terrazzo floors, a queen sized bed (a purple mattress!), and a full bathroom, as well as a coffee bar, a lounging area, and a dinette table/computer workspace. This room is conveniently located ½ mile away from the headwater of the beautiful San Marcos River, and a 5 minute drive (20 minute walk) from the San Marcos square. Only 40 minutes to downtown Austin, and 45 to San Antonio, you will love the convenience of this location. San Marcos has many locally run businesses and restaurants that are listed in our guest book. Experiencing the local flavor of our town will make for a one of a kind experience. This studio space does not include a full kitchen, but it does have a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and other basics for reheating food or preparing light snacks. Looking to get out in the evening? San Marcos has a vibrant nightlife and is very walkable! Don’t feel like walking? Anywhere you will want to go is a short jaunt in an Uber or Lyft! Guest access Guests will have access to one parking spot in our driveway, a covered front porch with patio furniture, and private access to their own studio room with a closet and bathroom. You will be the only one with access to this room during your stay. There is one entrance from the front porch and it is not connected to the rest of the house. Your host lives on site, so if you have any questions or want to say hello, don’t hesitate to reach out! During your stay I will be available by phone at any time during guest stays. I’m happy to be accommodating and help out in any way when I’m home. I cannot guarantee I will be home for the duration of a guests stay. Other things to note This house is not pet friendly and doesn't allow smoking or vaping of any kind inside.
Early or late check in may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed. It will be dependent on whether there is a check in or out on the same day.
Although close to campus, this is a residential area. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. Please don’t disturb our neighbors who call this street their home!
Please keep our space clean and free from trash or litter. City issued trash and recycling cans are located next to the garage. Please help keep our space beautiful for the guests to come. We do have raccoons, so please be mindful not to feed them!
There is only one allotted parking spot for this room. Street parking is not permitted Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. If more than one parking spot is needed, it could be accommodated with advance notice. A second parking spot is not guaranteed.
There are two outdoor cats that live at this residence. They spend most of their days lounging on the covered porch of the Rock Room. The orange one is old and crotchety, but likes to interact. If you leave your door open, he is likely to wander inside, please help keep him outdoors. If he does come in and you don't feel comfortable shoo-ing him out, please feel free to reach out. The other cat will most likely avoid contact with you and your space.
City Short Term Rental Registration Number STR-22-12
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchenette
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Recycling
Towels (changed on request)
Water-efficient toilets
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
San Marcos is home to this apartment. Charles S. Cock House Museum and Hays County Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Marcos River and Blanco Shoals Natural Area. 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
How much is parking at Stylish Studio with Campus View!
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On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stylish Studio with Campus View!
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Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stylish Studio with Campus View!
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Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stylish Studio with Campus View!
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Situated in San Marcos, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Texas State University and San Marcos River. Sewell Park and San Marcos Plaza Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Marcos Station is 29 minutes by foot.
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Very clean room and bathroom. Towels smelled freshly washed. Check in was a breeze. Close to everything near downtown San Marcos. Resident orange tabby Cricket was a joy! Visited every day. Stayed 5 minutes and then went back out. Sweet kitty.
This was a great little place to stay over the weekend! Everything was there for a comfortable place for a solo traveler. It is a 5 minute walk to a couple coffee shops, convenience shop, liquor store, and trendy eating spots. Located on a quiet street very close to the college but without the noise. I brought my bike and was able to ride to some running/walking trails nearby and bike along the San Marcos river. Even had a friendly cat keep me company while sitting out on the porch. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else when visiting again. Thanks!
My daughter and I stayed for 5 nights, while visiting TXST. It is in a great location, walking distance to campus and restaurants. But, in a quiet, relaxing neighborhood, with deer walking around. 🤩 .
Georgia is a wonderful host!
We will definitely be staying here again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Terri C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at this property was for 3 days and was very enjoyable. Close to the TXST campus, walkable if weather is good, clean, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed visiting the square, the campus and the river. The host was very responsive to messages and her host cat welcomed us each time we returned. The home itself is very reminiscent of my family’s lake cabin with rock walls, lovely plants and water barrels which make you green with envy. The sunlight through the large windows is enough to light up your day and the ceiling fan and a/c unit keep the room very cool and comfortable. There is a great coffee bar, microwave and super cute mini fridge. We will definitely be back!
Jessica
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LINDA
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property has all of the basic comforts of home. It's located in a residential quiet neighborhood, close to TSU, very clean, comfortable bed & pillows, nice towels & toiletries, coffee & coffee maker, electric kettle, teas, kitchen utensils, with refrigerator & microwave are all provided.
The owner is very friendly, responsive, respects your privacy, & even allowed me to check-in early. Studio also has nice closet space & the icing is the free Netflix. I rarely watch movies so this was such a nice touch. It will be my 'go to' place to stay when I visit my son at TSU.
LINDA
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Amy
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great spot for my husband and I to spend the weekend when we were visiting our son at Texas State. The bed is SO comfy!!! The unit is very clean and has everything you need. There is a pretty strong, musty smell that got better as we ran the fan on the AC. Otherwise, it was a perfect spot! We absolutely adored the orange cat who lives outside as well!!
I enjoyed my stay! The space was just as described, clean, and had everything I needed as a solo traveler. It’s a great location with easy access to campus and more.
We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s in a great location. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower had amazing pressure! We had everything we needed for our short stay. If we come back to San Marcos we will definitely be booking here again.
This studio apartment was perfect for our needs. Mostly need a place to sleep and shower as we were gone most of the day. The host was very nice. I will definitely use again.