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Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard

Vacation home with kitchen, near Texas State University

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Escape to a serene island getaway at this magical cottage, where the great outdoors beckons. Unwind by the fire pit, gaze up at the starry sky from the covered deck or enjoy quality time with friends and family in this cozy 2-bedroom haven.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard

This is a small piece of treasure on an island of relaxation. A beautiful magical cottage with a fabulous outdoor entertaining area where you can sit on the covered deck or by the fire pit to gaze at the stars. Our cottage is fully equipped to make you feel right at home. Our home is 2 bedroom, and 1 bathroom that sleeps 6 guests. Perfect place for a quick getaway to watch a college game, or to float the river. We also welcome long term rentals for those looking to get out of the crazy city life. limited parking and unfortunately there is no street parking out front, 2-4 cars can fit per size.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

NO PARTIES ALLOWED - $800.00 fee. If cops are called for noise complaint you will be told to leave immediately, with no refund.
NO PETS ALLOWED - $500.00 fee will be charged if we find evidence of a pet. (Only service animal with paperwork allowed) and approved by management.
No Smoking inside -$200.00 Fee will be charged if signs of smoking were found inside our home.

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Map
San Marcos,, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Marcos River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 6 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lair @ LBJSC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard located?

Situated in San Marcos, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Young County Arena and Texas State University. San Marcos River and San Marcos Plaza Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Enchanted Mermaid Cottage~Fire pit~Great backyard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house with all the essentials and an awesome backyard for hanging out

Group of 3 couples were in town for a wedding, did not gwt to wnjoy the backyard as much as we would have liked, its beautiful! Househad all essentials and was clean! Would definetly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place! Very cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip

Took my son for an academic event at Texas State. The location was fantastic and allowed us to get good rest before his event. The home was comfortable. We really only got to enjoy the place for sleep but were very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage with Great Location

We loved the experience of the Enchanted Cottage. It was a perfect location for early morning walks, coffee places, and shopping in Wimberley. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christian J. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good way to relax after the river

Very clean and neat house to crash after a long day of being on the river!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute

I rented this home as a gathering place for my family after my son’s graduation. It was smaller than it looked in the pictures and I was not aware at first of the limitations on parking, but it was super cute and worked well for our purpose. The double bed was not comfortable for two adults used to sleeping in a king but that was expected. Great location within walking distance (1 mile) from the campus. Would have enjoyed the fire pit if it hadn’t rained, but we did enjoy the covered patio and corn hole boards.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The mermaid cottage

It was a perfect stay for my small family to prepare for the rehearsal dinner and wedding at the near by ranch wedding location. It worked perfectly having everything we needed for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025