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Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
TV, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks

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

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is also known as

428281
New! Riverfront House w/ Deck 7 Mi to San Marcos!
Riverfront House w/ Deck, 7 Mi to San Marcos! Martindale

About the area

Map
Martindale, Texas

What's nearby

  • San Marcos River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Texas State University - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 16 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 18 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from San Marcos River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Three Dudes Winery and Quail Creek Golf Club. Redwood Arena and Bobcat Ballpark are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10

Nice home on beautiful river access!!

10/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10

Owners extremely nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Loved our stay at this cute little getaway home!! It was perfect from start to finish!!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

First of all Ms Mary was incredibly sweet. The place is exactly as said. River views with a damn/spill way you could see through the trees but could hear it so well. Very cozy. Very clean. We put it back the way we found it except I forgot to trash the coffee grounds. I highly recommend this charming cottage. And I will be going back. Many thanks to Ms Mary.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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8/10

The house was quiet and very clean. We really enjoyed relaxing on the back deck, listening to the water. Mary Paul was very responsive. The decor was so interesting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

A sweet older home with great family heirlooms that give it character. In the winter, you can see the river that is close behind the home. Nice large comfortable beds and fluffy towels The Google maps takes you to the wrong location. Manager notified me after check in. Hot water lasts only 2 minutes for a single shower. I let the manager know, but the problems was not resolved by my last and second night. Cleaning fee is high. But all and all, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10

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!

8/10

Very nice house with very comfortable back deck. It's not exactly on the river. I would say it was more of a river view, and with that said it's a very small view of the river below. The river is 50 to 75 yards away and you are looking through woods to see the water. You can hear water flowing over a short dam upstream from the house. There are few wonderful small businesses within walking distance of the house. A nice coffee shop that serves breakfast and a Bar & Grill a few doors down the sidewalk. The food at the Bar & Grill was very good. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10

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!

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10

Mary was very nice and the house was clean and comfortable...