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Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples

Family-friendly stay with water park in Staples

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Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Martindale, TX
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Staples

In Staples .Stay at this Staples vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of San Marcos River and 6 miles (10 km) of Copperas Cove Public Library. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Redwood Arena and Three Dudes Winery.
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What's nearby

  • San Marcos River - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 16 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 17 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Texas State University - 17 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 17 min drive - 14.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 18 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Rancho - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dean's Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duett’s Texas Club - ‬6 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.

Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples

Feel at home when you stay in this newly remodeled old time service station turned studio. Located in the heart of Staples, Texas. Staples overlooks the San Marcos River to the east and is surrounded by broad fields to the north, west and south. It is about 11 miles from San Marcos, 15 miles north of Luling, 16 miles west of Lockhart, 20 miles east of Seguin and 22 miles northeast of New Braunfels.
The space.
A little history of Staples Service Station. It is believed that the old service station was in service as early as 1922. It had changed owners a few times since then. The picture on the wall as you walk in is one of the only known pictures to exist. The picture was taken around 1940. The owner in the late 1940s to the 1970s was Mac Turner. At that time, it was Mac Turners Service Station. During the remodeling, the original business licenses were attached to the wall. The earliest being 1946. After Mac Turner retired, the service station was purchased by Ben and Edna Silva. Ben Silva and his daughter Adela Silva ran the service station thru the mid-1980s. After that, it was turned into a mexican restaurant and a beauty salon. It sat vacant from the early 2000s until it was remodeled in 2020 to what it is now.
Other things to note
Turning on backyard lights
1. locate the power strip attached to the backyard fence next to the gate.
2. flip switch on power strip to on position- lights will turn on. Turn off lights when the backyard is not in use. The lights along the fence are solar powered. The lights in front are automatic.

Using the fire pit
1. open grate to fire pit
2. get a bag of ready to light charcoal from the brown deck box up against the fence
3. put charcoal bag in fire pit
4. tear an opening in the middle of the bag
5. get wood logs from firewood holder next to the deck box, put wood on top of the charcoal bag
6. put tip of lighter in hole torn in charcoal bag and light (lighter is in drawer below coffee maker).

When making coffee, please fill the water tank with bottled water.

Please feel free to use our streaming apps. but please do not make any purchases. You are welcome to help yourself to any food or snacks that are there.

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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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.7 mi (40-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples to downtown Staples?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Staples.

Cozy Service Station in the heart of Staples Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

crispin r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and accommodating BnB inside and out. Close to the river that we went for. Easy check in. Host messaged be back quickly about questions that i had. We brought an extra comforter because someone said the bed was uncomfortable and we slept just fine. Will definitely rent again next time we go to the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a 4.9 star stay. We will stay here again. It is unique in its decor and history. - with the exception of drive through traffic, which was rare it was quiet. Everything u need is there to include extras. I’m he twin bed is a Trendle twin bed. The mattresses were comfortable on the twin, but not the pull out Full size sofa, bed. The sofa bed mattress was about an inch thick, and really could rocks not used at all. This was the only downside to the entire stay. If the mattresses were addressed, or even the size of the mattress addressed for a married couple. That would make a humongous difference. But we really truly enjoyed our stay the hostess. Fantastic place was fantastic. No real complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nasreen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Staples

The house was quaint and very clean. No queen size bed, though. Nice place to sit in the back but the lights on the neighboring building ruined our star gazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and quaint

Perfect time of year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Norman Rockwell Weekend!

My husband and I traveled with my 82 year old Dad to visit his sister. This property is most unique! If you want the opposite of cookie-cutter.. this is the place. The unit sits in the center of Staples, TX, across from a shady park. The town consists of about 3 blocks and sits right on the river. The rental was everything described, except no hot tub (probably an error in the listing). The inside is very comfortable and clean. It had every detail you could ask for.. even snacks provided. The backyard is a dream. Great big fire pit with lots of comfy chairs. Firewood provided. A corn hole set was awaiting for us too. Beautiful evening under the stars. The owner was easy and friendly to work with. Any time I texted she responded right away. The price was reasonable and the experience of staying in 100-year-old service station was memorable. I hope to be back again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023