Located in San Marcos, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Texas State University and San Marcos Premium Outlets. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Young County Arena and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Marcos River.
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 18 min walk
The Lair @ LBJSC - 13 min walk
Kerbey Lane Cafe - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 14 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 18 min walk
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bruin P.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Bruin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew L.
Sep 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house and communication was great!
Matthew L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roy B.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Roy B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
austin n.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
We had a lot of fun at this property. The grill was very useful and backyard patio was a great place to enjoy each others company
austin n.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kendra F.
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Kendra F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juan C.
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Juan C.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristina Y.
Apr 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Kristina Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Dawne A.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Dawne A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn C.
Jul 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place! Very cute!
Kathryn C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Christian J. A.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good way to relax after the river
Very clean and neat house to crash after a long day of being on the river!
Christian J. A.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol B., South Burlington, VT
Jun 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.