Title: The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB 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 # The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB Holiday home in San Marcos, near Texas State University ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/1ca2561b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/0408c2ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/w1439h815x0y0-e5285df9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/7aafbd11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/20d2c64a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of San Marcos, this house offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. This peaceful retreat is within walking distance to downtown and just over a mile to San Marcos River parks, perfect for relaxation or outdoor adventures. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located house. Less than a mile to the downtown square and about a mile to all the favorite San Marcos River parks, but far enough away to be quiet and serene. This is a great place to relax and go enjoy all the great things San Marcos has to offer. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109690000/109682400/109682319/a0bb367a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two Bedroom Loft in historic Martindale Martindale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review £251 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=109682319&PinnedHotelID=109682319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91625600/91625551/30a0bf18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Downtown Abbey- The Parlour Heritage - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Tennis court - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 22 reviews £123 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=91625551&PinnedHotelID=91625551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91410000/91400700/91400621/1da24c27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiny House 5 min from town,5min to river,4min Santa R hospital San Marcos - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 15 reviews £194 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=91400621&PinnedHotelID=91400621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90790000/90787100/90787010/ab7aed9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bohemian - A Hill Country Cottage San Marcos - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.6 Excellent 13 reviews £123 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=90787010&PinnedHotelID=90787010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89530000/89521800/89521745/b1fe7df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Limited-Time Offer: Stay 3 Nights, Get the 4th Night for Just 25 dollars! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.87164,-97.94936&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ydjuDnvytQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40OBQBQBQBOBSDOBODQDQBODODOFQDOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFOHMFMHOHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHKJMJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJKLGJKLGLIJGLILGLGLILGLELGNELELENELGNELCNCLCNENCLCNANCNALANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNDLBNBNBLDLFNDLDNDLDLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFJHLFLJJFJJLHJJJHJLJHJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLJLFLHLHNFLHLFNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDNDNDPDNBPDNBNBRBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FP%3FNAPAPARAPANAPCRANCPCNCRCNCPCPENCNEPEPELEPENGPELGPGLGPGLGNGNGLINGLILILGNKLILIJILKJILKJILKJKJKHKJKHKLMHKHKHMHMHKFMHMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMMKIKIKKKKIKKMKKIMKKIMIKIMIMIOIMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGQGMEQGMEQGOEQEMCQEQEOCOEQCQCOCSCOCQAOCSAQAOAQASAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aBsYrgn_nINDasG-WXM-jpPNs0o=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Texas State University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - San Marcos River - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - San Marcos City Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 3 min drive - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive - ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive - ‪Industry - ‬18 min walk - ‪Olive Garden - ‬5 min drive - ‪M & M Taco Corner - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Bird Nest - The BEST bungalow in SM + HOT TUB located? > Located in Dunbar, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dunbar Park and Texas State University. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Calaboose African American History Museum are also within 15 minutes. San Marcos Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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