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Wonder World Retreat

Vacation home near San Marcos River in San Marcos

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A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through a sliding glass door.
A hallway with a stone wall, a wooden floor, and a white door leading to a room.
TV, table tennis
TV, table tennis
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

Heritage stay.With a stay at this Heritage vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and 2 miles (3 km) of San Marcos River. Witliff Collections and Dunbar Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Texas State University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dunbar Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hays County Historic Courthouse - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Marcos River - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 5 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Industry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Urban Bird Hot Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Street Curry Shop - ‬3 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.

Wonder World Retreat

Welcome to our “Wonder World” Home! Step out our front door and go explore Wonder World Caves! We are walkable to Purgatory Creek Park and centrally located in San Marcos, allowing easy access to TX State University, the historic district, the San Marcos River, Tanger and Premium Outlet Malls, and the best local restaurants and coffee shops! Our home is newly remodeled, comfortable, and clean with everything a group needs to kick back and relax. Come stay and enjoy all San Marcos has to offer! Our home feels like a long, extended rancher With an open-concept living room, kitchen, and game room, it's perfect for groups of friends and family to gather, relax, and play!

We rent one private studio apartment at the far end of the house, but the spacious and newly remodeled home and backyard are all yours.

The primary suite has a king bed with an en suite bathroom, which boasts a custom walk-in shower.

Our second bedroom is a double queen with access to a hall bathroom.

Our third bedroom is also a double queen at the far end of the house and includes an en suite bathroom.

Everything has been recently updated, making the space feel fresh and relaxing!

Our home has a private studio apartment at one end, which we have a tenant in. Your area of the home is completely divided from this space, and it shouldn’t pose any concerns. Our tenant has a parking spot immediately in front of their door that is not accessible to our guests.

Keyless entry with a lock code will be sent to you before arrival with any other general instructions.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Ensure all ceiling remotes are put back on the wall next to the light switch
Please put all the towels in the accessible hallway bathroom. The towels are located underneath your sink.
When wiping off face products, please use the makeup wipes that are small circle cloths located on the bathroom counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wonder World Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.1 mi (48-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wonder World Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Wonder World Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wonder World Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wonder World Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wonder World Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wonder World Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wonder World Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wonder World Retreat to downtown San Marcos?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from San Marcos.

Wonder World Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had booked another property on Vrbo, but for some reason it was double booked. The host contacted me to let me know it was double booked and said this property was available. I was reluctant at first, but I am so happy we were able to stay here. John and Jennifer made the process of switching our booking simple. The house is wonderful! There was plenty of space and had what we needed. The kitchen was updated and we really enjoyed eating on the front porch in the evening. My kids loved the house and the way it was laid out. Plenty of parking off the street, and its location is perfect for getting to activities. I will definitely try to book again next time we are in San Marcos!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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