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) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/7aafbd11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) ![Towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107500000/107494500/107494431/20d2c64a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 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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 Dunbar, a neighbourhood in San Marcos, is home to this holiday home. Hays County Historic Courthouse and Charles S. Cock House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Quail Creek Golf Club and Three Dudes Winery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Soccer Complex or Bobcat Ballpark. [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=29.87164,-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 - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Rio Vista Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - San Marcos River - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - San Marcos Premium Outlets - 7 min drive - 4.7 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 - ‪Pluckers Wing Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Olive Garden - ‬5 min drive ## 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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