Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks
House in San Marcos, TX
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Parking and more
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About this house rental
Sitting steps away from the San Marcos River is this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental home in Martindale! Just 7 miles from San Marcos, this home away from home features a comfy living space and an extensive deck with outdoor lighting. After you settle in, spend a hot day cooling off tubing on the river, or choose fun-filled land adventures in historic downtown San Marcos. Take a trip to funky Austin for more fun before returning to this retreat to enjoy a movie night on the flat-screen TV.
-- THE PROPERTY --
7 Mi to San Marcos | Wooded Location | Free WiFi
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, en-suite bathrooms, book collection, in-unit laundry machines
OUTDOOR LIVING: Forest views, outdoor seating, garden
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, fridge, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, dining table, breakfast bar, toaster, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Ceiling fans, central air conditioning, central heating, linens, towels, trash bags, paper towels
FAQ: Step-free access, wheelchair accessible, homeowner on-site
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed on-site, free street parking (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Martindale Dam (0.2 miles), Texas State University (7 miles), Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park (9 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: San Marcos River (on-site), Spencer Canoes (0.8 miles), San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental (7 miles), Texas Water Safari Starting Line (8 miles)
QUICK TRIPS: San Marcos (8 miles), Old Main (7 miles), Austin (36 miles)
AIRPORT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (36 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This property is wheelchair accessible. Both bedrooms are on the ground floor, there is a ramp for entry into the house, and wheelchairs fit through all doorways
-- THE PROPERTY --
7 Mi to San Marcos | Wooded Location | Free WiFi
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, en-suite bathrooms, book collection, in-unit laundry machines
OUTDOOR LIVING: Forest views, outdoor seating, garden
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, fridge, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, dining table, breakfast bar, toaster, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Ceiling fans, central air conditioning, central heating, linens, towels, trash bags, paper towels
FAQ: Step-free access, wheelchair accessible, homeowner on-site
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed on-site, free street parking (first-come, first-served)
-- THE LOCATION --
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Martindale Dam (0.2 miles), Texas State University (7 miles), Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park (9 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: San Marcos River (on-site), Spencer Canoes (0.8 miles), San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental (7 miles), Texas Water Safari Starting Line (8 miles)
QUICK TRIPS: San Marcos (8 miles), Old Main (7 miles), Austin (36 miles)
AIRPORT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (36 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This property is wheelchair accessible. Both bedrooms are on the ground floor, there is a ramp for entry into the house, and wheelchairs fit through all doorways
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of San Marcos, TX
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Reviews
5.0
Loved our stay at this cute little getaway home!! It was perfect from start to finish!!❤️
5.0
Exactly what we were looking for. Nice and quiet with an amazing area to swim and float on the river. Hosts were very kind and helpful. Can’t wait to come back!
5.0
The house is beautiful and more than accommodating for two sets of adults. It was nice, peaceful, and quiet. The patio was lit away, the peaceful sit outside and listen to the birds and little creatures in the morning! Overall, perfect stay!
2.0
The location was quiet and had river access. The town was cute and had a nice park with great river access for $10.50 parking fee. The beds in the house were large and comfortable, plus there was a nice air mattress in the closet. The house has lots of windows and a nice covered back porch/deck. However the surrounding property was very cluttered and had minimal available parking. The house itself had a lot of unnecessary furniture, was not very clean, and did not have smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. There was a lot of stuff in the kitchen, but not necessarily what you might need to prepare a full meal. With some work and decluttering, this would be a much nicer property.
5.0
Nice
4.0
Location was great. House was clean and comfortable. Just need to make sure lawn is mowed and tree trimmed near parking area before guests arrive. River access is convenient. Owner/manager treated us well and were available to help with anything questions we had.
5.0
Beautiful place owned by great people
We loved it and had a great time
San Marcos is 15 minutes away
Very interesting place
Loved our stay
4.0
What we liked:
-quiet and away from the city
-green location, lots of trees, and right on the river
-the "pebble beach" on the river
-privacy
-history and nature for teenagers to explore
-close driving distance to San Marcos if needed/wanted
-house full of interesting books
-lively friendly hostess
-big beds
-washer and dryer
-back porch (listening to the river and bird watching)
-2 bathrooms
-tidy house, bathrooms, towels and linens
-antique and vintage furniture in the house gave the house character
What could have been better:
-we like to cook, and the kitchen supplies/cookware/serving-ware could use an inventory and update
-the insides of the kitchen drawers and cabinets could use a deep cleaning
-the kitchen needs some bug baits
-back porch furniture needs an update
Over-all a good experience - we would stay here again
5.0
The proximity to the river was the main reason for choosing this property and it did not disappoint! Great tiny town and friendly small town community
3.0
No smoke alarms
No CO detector
No air in bathrooms
Mold under sinks
Bedroom closets full of stuff
Doors need to be able to open shut easily
Kitchen drawers mostly broken off track
Return air vent filthy
Bathtubs floors need mats slippery
Walk in shower needs handicap railing
Care taker walks around and kinda weird
1/4 bottles of soap and 1 ply tp
Owners super nice but they need a handyman to fix place up and make more presentable and worth the cost they charge and advertise
5.0
We absolutely enjoyed our time here. The town was amazing! It provides great food at Martindale River Cafe, live music, and friendly community members. We loved the back porch on this property and private section of the river. The groundskeeper made sure we were safe, and the owners were so nice.
Don’t skip on this one! It was perfect!
5.0
Blown away by the hospitality and cuteness of this property. Just a minute walk to wonderful food, live music, and access to the San Marcos River. We had a wonderful time here, and most certainly will be back.
4.0
Pleasant neighborhood and landlady. The home was perfect for our stay. The lake view is now very limited from the home due to growth of the beautiful trees, but easily accessible. It was so quiet I thought I could hear a pin drop. Birds begin the day by singing, so you can sit on the porch and listen to them and the river. Main Street has a couple of businesses, and is also quiet. We really enjoyed our stay!
1.0
Talked to property owner about house not being clean/dead bugs and the smell. Had to go get a hotel. Talked to somebody at VRBO and they said I would be getting a refund.
5.0
Owners extremely nice
5.0
Beautiful and tranquil views in the back, nice patio to eat or just watch the birds. Location was great to explore the area, centrally located and easy access to freeways.
5.0
We really enjoyed the house and it's location. We came to BBQ taste, hike and kayak. We were only a few miles to all the Lockhart BBQ places. We were also only a few miles from Lockhart State Park and the Purgartory hiking trails. Also close to a number of breweries. We loved that we could walk 3 houses down the block to the downtown and had live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
We loved sitting on the porch and being able to see the river. The water was still a little too cold for us to get in but was great to be able to just walk downhill to it. Wished we had brought our fishing stuff.
The house had everything we needed, and we were quite comfortable.
4.0
This property has a great spot on the river. We enjoyed swimming and fishing right behind the house. Martindale is a super cute town that is an easy walk from the house. The stores were closed on our M/Tu visit, but would be a fun spot to wander on the weekend.
5.0
We enjoyed the peace and quiet at this location. Every evening & morning during our stay we would relax on the back porch while listening to the sound of the river and birds. We can't wait to visit again.
5.0
Mary was very nice and the house was clean and comfortable...
5.0
We had an incredible time at the house and Mary was a great host. The river was beautiful and a great place to hang around all day. Tubes were provided which made it easier to relax on the cool water. Just down the street, walking distance from where we stayed, they have a coffee bar and breakfast spot that was delicious. We’ve never encountered a host as sweet, compassionate, understanding, and kind as Mary. Even when we made a mistake and slightly damaged part of the property she always stayed kind. We will definitely be back not just for the incredible home but to visit Mrs. Mary.
5.0
Rest & Relaxation
This lovely home is located right on the river with a great deck the full length of the house. It was a great place for morning coffee enjoying the quiet surroundings! The host was extremely helpful with suggestions for restaurants nearby. The kitchen was fully furnished as well. The. beds were very comfy and the walk-in shower was perfect. In the evenings we gathered around the large dining table to play games which were stored in the home plus a collection of various genres of interesting books! This home has it all! We couldn’t have enjoyed it more!
4.0
Awesome place with nature!
Great place to stay with family. Lively place near the city. House is clean and friendly, kids love spending time outside, good internet and TV subscriptions. River is accessible for relaxing, swimming, saw people kayaking. Owners were very friendly and reachable. Highly recommend for family vacations.
5.0
Nice
Clean, pretty back yard area, comfortable.
5.0
Fireflies at night and birds alday
We enjoyed the back porch and the river it just happened to be the 200b mile canoe race going on and passed right by us short distance to San Marcus and the house was well furnished and the ground keeper kept us updated on what was happening around town and the history of some of martinsville all nice and relaxing
5.0
Relaxing and short drive to town
Great experience and plenty of room. Enjoyed the porch and river. !
5.0
Amazing Place!
This is a great spot to get away from everything. This place is super clean, has all the amenities you'd want, and comes with a private fishing spot on the river (this perk CANNOT be understated). I highly recommend a stay here and can assure you, that you won't regret it.
2.0
Ok but!
The owner confirmed there was a BBQ on the property so we brought meat dinners for our 2 night stay. The BBQ grates were so old and rusty I would not put food on it. Plus, there was no propane tank. I asked the maintenance guy about a tank and he said he would find me one and I can bring it down the road and fill it up for $20. 1 of the large electric stove top burners does not work and the oven was filthy. No pillows in 1 of the bedrooms other then a couple of decorative larger throw pillows which I did not know if the covers were washed. The long bulb light in the kitchen does work (if you get lucky) if you stand on a chair and move the bulb tubes around. No cover on the 3 ft. Light light fixture so the bulbs are easy to get to. We have been at many VRBO homes and always provided 4-5 star reviews. This homes obvious flaws tell me either the owners feel the home is sufficient which it is not, or it is just being neglected.
5.0
Lovely and peaceful
Another great stay at this property. Loved everything about it. We’ll be back again, for sure!
5.0
That view!!
Owners were very accommodating. View of the river was amazing. Second bedroom has a full sized bed, not a queen. Decor was lovely.
5.0
Peaceful,
This charming home has been perfectly outfitted as a VRBO. Along with all the basics, the owners have provided things like books, puzzles, games, hand sanitizer, inner tubes for floating, and the list goes on. The house is nestled in a very peaceful setting with an abundance of trees and amazing view of the river. There is a small private road that runs near the edge of the property, but it was seldom used during our weeklong stay.
5.0
Quiet cottage
An older but nice place. Clean, comfy furniture, quiet. We liked the quick river access right at Martindale dam. The back porch was lovely. There's a small road behind the home, but we saw only a couple cars drive by. It was a perfect home base for a wedding at the Martindale Schoolhouse.
5.0
Just as promised
This place is wonderful. Very peaceful time on the river. Mary is a fabulous hostess, and was always to answer whatever we needed. Very clean and well laid out property for someone looking to connect with nature and beauty. We’ll be back fo sure.
4.0
Nice Home
This place is nice. Very quiet and peaceful. The only disappointment for us is that you can only do a short ten minute float on the river. Had we known this in advance, we would have stayed in a different location. But owners were great and the place was very comfortable.
1.0
We left the property after staying one night!The pictures of the property are definitely modified and/or old. The house is no where near the condition the pictures represent. The back porch area is covered in dirt, cobwebs, and wasps. From the time we entered the house until we left, we were constantly fighting roaches, spiders, wasps and beetles - day and night. The house is old, which is not a big deal, but things are definitely dingy and deteriorating. The second bed (queen) was so uncomfortable our friend tried to sleep on the couch, and my wife did not sleep due to the constant noise of the bugs crawling around. The location of the house is great, if you want to be near to the river. HOWEVER, a public road runs along the side and behind the property - between the house and river. So if you want privacy and peace on the river, you should look somewhere else.
2.0
Not like the Pictures - We Left Early
We left the property after staying one night!
The pictures of the property are definitely modified and/or old. The house is no where near the condition the pictures represent. The back porch area is covered in dirt, cobwebs, and wasps. From the time we entered the house until we left, we were constantly fighting roaches, spiders, wasps and beetles - day and night. The house is old, which is not a big deal, but things are definitely dingy and deteriorating. The second bed (queen) was so uncomfortable our friend tried to sleep on the couch, and my wife did not sleep due to the constant noise of the bugs crawling around. The location of the house is great, if you want to be near to the river. HOWEVER, a public road runs along the side and behind the property - between the house and river. So if you want privacy and peace on the river, you should look somewhere else.
5.0
Great
Loves it
5.0
Martindale
Very clean and awesome little private beach, Saturday night walked into the little town and had a live band. Great location and had a awesome time will definitely be back and would highly recommend.
5.0
Great getaway!
The house was nice & the location was amazing! The property owners were very nice & checked on us to make sure everything was going good. We will defiantly stay here again!
5.0
Peaceful location
We had a wonderfully relaxing time.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in San Marcos?
The average price for a rental in San Marcos is R 2,378 per night. This rental is R 1,327 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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