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Cardinal Casa

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Living area
Property grounds
Property grounds
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Texas State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Clay
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site 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

About the area

San Marcos

San Marcos is home to this holiday home. Charles S. Cock House Museum and Texas Music Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos Discovery Center. Young County Arena and Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Bobcat Stadium - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Texas State University - 17 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪New World Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wake The Dead Coffee House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pie Society - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taiwan Bowl - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Grins Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Casa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cardinal Casa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Casa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal Casa located?

Situated in San Marcos, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos River and Texas State University. Bobcat Stadium and Sewell Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

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

10/10 Excellent

Breanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Cameron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dixie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

D L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tobias H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Clay

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