Title: Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! 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 # Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! Family-friendly holiday home in San Marcos ## Photo gallery for Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119730000/119724500/119724449/b8086f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! (San Marcos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119730000/119724500/119724449/eff048a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stay in the heart of San Marcos! 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walking distance to the river! Stay in the heart of San Marcos! Walk to the San Marcos River and Ivar’s River Pub, or drive 1 minute to Downtown The Square with dining, bars, coffee shops, and a farmers market on Saturday’s. Our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in San Marcos. A short drive to San Marcos Premium Outlets, Texas State University campus, Braunfels, Austin, Wimberley and much more! Modern furnishings & fully equipped kitchen Outdoor space for relaxing Fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and workspace-friendly setup 2 four-person tubes (use at your own risk) Your perfect spot for river floats, local eats, and downtown fun! We welcome pets at our property only when they have been approved in advance and the required pet fee has been paid. If an unauthorized pet is discovered a you will be charged a minimum of $100 per day. This helps us ensure that the home is properly prepared, cleaned, and maintained for all guests. City of San Marcos law allows max occupancy of 10, and no parties! Permit: STR-25-38 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Table tennis - Water sports equipment ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120070000/120067800/120067745/156114e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-bedroom house with Pool and Putting Green in Hill Country Kyle - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=120067745&PinnedHotelID=120067745&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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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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Property Registration Number STR-25-38 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.87897,-97.93089&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:srkuD%60cvtQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40OBQBQBQBOBSDOBODQDQBODQDMFQDOFQDMFOFOFOFMFOFOHMFMHOHMHMHMHMHMHKJMHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJKLGJKLGLIJGLILILELILGLGLENELELGNELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCNALANCN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDLDNDLFNDLDLDLFLFLHLDLHLHLFJHLFLJJFJJLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJJLHJHLHLJLFLHLHNFLHLFNFNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDNDNDNDPBPDNBNBRBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FP%3FNAPAPARAPANAPCPAPCPCNCRCNCPCNEPCNEPEPELEPENGPELGPGLGPGLGNGNGLINGLILILGNKLILIJIJKLIJKLIJKLKJKJKHKHKLMHKHKHMHMHKFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMDMFODMFOBMDMDOBODMBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOCM%3FOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMCOEMCOEMGMEOEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMGMIKIMIKIKIMMKIKIKKKKIMKKKKIMKMIKIKIMIMIOIMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGQGMEOGOEQGOEOEOCQEQEOCQEOCQCOCSCOCQAQCQAQAOAQASAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1CtLsax35Ckei6ZVYgA4zmDfMOE=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - San Marcos River \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Rio Vista Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - San Marcos City Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Texas State University \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Strahan Coliseum \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 19 min walk - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Herbert's Taco Hut - ‬8 min walk - ‪Chimy's - ‬1 min drive - ‪Ivar's River Pub - ‬8 min walk - ‪Cafe on the Square - ‬2 min drive - ‪Toma Taco - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stay in the heart of San Marcos! 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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 ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### andres f. 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our stay during our work in Texas. The house was clean, walking distance to the river. Close to downtown restaurants and bars. Will definitely stay here again ##### andres f. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krystle M. 5 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, so much room for large group! ##### Krystle M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home we loved our stay , will stay here again for sure. ##### John S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon C. 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location! Less than 5 minutes to TXST and the Square. ##### Shannon C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025