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A room with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a window, and a mirror on the wall.
A room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.
A blue cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees, and a hammock.
A rustic building with a sign reading 'The Library,' surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
A bedroom with a bed, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5904 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in San Marcos, within a 15-minute drive of San Marcos River and Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. .This cottage is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Texas State University.
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What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • San Marcos River - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 17 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lair @ LBJSC - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dominos Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬16 min drive

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 Library - A Hill Country Cottage

Welcome to Mosaic! A collection of boutique cabins nestled in the heart of the Hill Country.

With all of this peace and quiet it's hard to believe you're just 12 minutes from Texas State University, downtown San Marcos and the San Marcos River.

We hope the blanket of stars at night and the stillness of the Hill Country leaves you feeling rejuvenated and content.

We are tucked away in the Hill Country, surrounded by dense forest and a blanket of stars at night. These boutique stays are perfect for anyone who wants all the privacy of the outdoors coupled with the convenience of being close to town.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned cottage, featuring a refrigerator and a DVD player. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 904 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

HillCountryRanch78666_158535

The Library - A Hill Country Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

indrani g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an absolute delight and the place was clean and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was fun to stay outside of san marcus where it felt you were way back in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cute and really rustic! Very clean cabin and the hosts provided all necessities!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was such a beautiful, fun place to stay! Eclectic style, quaint, quiet and super cozy! Ryan was an amazing host, very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jess M.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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