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Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Martindale, Texas
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Martindale

On river.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of San Marcos River and 6 miles (10 km) of Three Dudes Winery. Quail Creek Golf Club and Redwood Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rio Vista Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Texas State University - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • John J. Stokes Sr. San Marcos River Park - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 16 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 18 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. 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

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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks to the airport?

This vacation home is 37 mi (35-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverfront Martindale House w/ 2 Covered Decks to downtown Martindale?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Martindale.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M., Rowlett, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and quiet location

Sweet little house tucked into the trees and near the river. Comfortable beds, plenty of space. Peaceful and well taken care of. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy waterfront gem

Mary was an incredible host! So welcoming and communicative. The property was perfect for relaxing with family and friends. We enjoyed walks to the river, coffee in the morning on the deck, and evenings playing games inside and on the deck. Comfortable beds, plenty of comfortable seating, and well stocked kitchen for cooking meals. We couldn’t ask for a better space or host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great country getaway.

Cute house right by the river. Very comfortable. Owners are very nice. High recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

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

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet home in an adorable town

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

8/10 Good

Daryl E., Missouri City

Liked: Cleanliness

Martindale Was Delight

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

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

10/10 Excellent

Wade M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

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 Excellent

Ashlynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay on the river!

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

4/10 Poor

Cristi C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pros and Cons

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 nights

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Teena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Martindale

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Step back in time

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

8/10 Good

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet country house on the San Marcos River

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

10/10 Excellent

Chandler P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to slow down

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

6/10 Okay

LEE ANN M., PHOENIX

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice but need attention to detail

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 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recharge weekend

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

2/10 Terrible

Brent B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

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 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners extremely nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay in Martindale

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 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location

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

8/10 Good

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time by the River

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Relaxation

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in a wonderful location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022