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Cardinal Casa

Vacation home in San Marcos with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Strahan Coliseum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Marcos

This vacation home places you 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from San Marcos River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Bobcat Stadium - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • San Marcos River - 15 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Strahan Coliseum - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Rio Vista Park - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪New World Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mochas & Javas - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pie Society - ‬17 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.

Cardinal Casa

The Cardinal Casa is a secluded comfortable home on acreage only 10 minutes from Bobcat Stadium. Located in the hill country, our spacious home has everything you need for a getaway. Chill in the living room and watch the 65" Smart TV while birds drink from the birdbath right outside the front windows. Play bocce ball, badminton, or volleyball in the backyard or hang out in the shady front yard. Gaze at the stars at night in the glow of string lighting in your private zone of bliss.
The space
The San Marcos River and Aquarena Springs glass bottom boat tours are less than 15 minutes away. Also, the hiking trails on Lime Kiln Road are nearby and the Flying Armadillo disc golf course and playground are just around the corner.
Guest access
The automatic coded entrance gate is available for coming and going 24 hours a day. Cardinal Casa guests have private access to about an acre around the house. This includes a fenced front yard and a backyard that is fenced as part of the larger shared acreage. A co host resides in the yellow house near the entrance gate, and also a family member restores wood furniture in the metal building across from the parking area. Please accompany your pets when in the backyard or in the shared space around the ping pong table. Through the trees from the backyard sits the Bluebird Nest VRBO on its own fenced acre with a separate driveway.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in San Marcos, close to Bobcat Stadium, Strahan Coliseum, and San Marcos City Park. You'll also find San Marcos River and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Cardinal Casa good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Cardinal Casa?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), which is about 24 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cardinal Casa?

Yes, every accommodation at Cardinal Casa comes with a deck.

Cardinal Casa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our time at Cardinal Casa. It was lovely and quiet and comfortable. The hosts were very nice with recommendations for things to check out in the area as well as checking in to see if we needed anything during our stay. Looking forward to staying again when we need a quiet relaxing weekend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer last hoorah

Clay was very accommodating and responsive and ensured we had directions to the property. The kitchen set up was great! Super peaceful and even saw a few deer! Highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect, quiet, get away

The property was as described. Loved the fact that it was off the beaten path. We had a lot of space and enjoyed the nature surrounding us. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding Getaway

Location is a little out of the way, but the house was a wonderful little getaway. Very quaint and quiet. Loved and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in the country but still near town!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here! Comfy beds, super quiet, event got to see some wildlife out and about! Really appreciated the yard being cut, made life with my little dog easy. Clear instructions, nice tv, comfy couches, really spacious as well. We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

D L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little hide away

Property was clean and quiet. I loved how remote it was. There are a lot of bugs so use bug spray! Only thing to mention is that it's dirt road. There were some holes and bumps. Drive slow. It was somewhat hard to find. Took us about 3 tries to get to the correct road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice home

My friends and I enjoyed our stay at Cardinal Casa. It was easy to find and check in to and we loved the peacefulness outside. Short drive to the San Marcos river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Place With Some Space

We simply looked for something pet friendly with a touch of charm Man O Man First of all, because of the final stretch of road, you begin getting scary movie vibes until you realize you're in a neighborhood, like perfect reception kind of neighborhood. But we had all kinds of privacy, and the grounds were spacious and gorgeous. I mean, show off for all your friends gorgeous. The house itself is huge, much bigger than expected, it's fully stocked and easy to figure out. The owner leaves notes all over the house explaining the inside scoop. And they are also very on hand if needed. It's a very nice property, and we truly loved our time there. I think our dogs fell in love. Check out and clean up were incredibly easy. I wish we could have stayed longer. It's the kind of stay that keeps you using VRBO rentals vs a hotel. Good Job
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron J., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at the Cardinal Casa

We really enjoyed our time at the Cardinal Casa. We had planty of room in the house, it was very clean and very quiet. The house is located a bit in the country, but it doesn't take long too get to the heart of San Marcos (and beyond) from there, so the semi-rural feel added to the experience for us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Clean, well maintained and comfortable setting. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

As described

The house was very nice, clean and well equipped. Wi-Fi, huge smart TV was a great plus for us, really enjoyed the bowl games and our favorite streaming shows. The outside area was lovely and very peaceful, sitting outside in the back on the swing enjoying the fire pit was the best.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023