10/10 Excellent
Kelli W.
2 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelli W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
At Goodville there are no bad days.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
San Marcos, TX
- Rio Vista Park13 min drive
- Texas State University16 min drive
- San Marcos Premium Outlets18 min drive
- Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 1
2 Single Bunk Beds
Upstairs Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Half Bath
Soap · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Upstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
At Goodville there are no bad days.
All accessible tranquil country house with event space in San Marcos, Texas.
Looking for the privacy not offered by hotels? Do you want a place that is clean and comfortable? Then this is your quiet place to stay. The best location to visit Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio, New Braunfels.
The house is perfect for a family, friends, wedding guests and TX alumni. A great place to relax.
Consider this country house your home away from home while you visit San Marcos. With 3 cozy bedrooms including a king bed, bunk bed, and full bed, guests will have a delightful stay. Enjoy the convenience of heating, AC, and a washing machine during your visit. The 3 bathrooms are equipped with showers for your comfort. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our country house/chateau.
The property also has an all accessible event space complete with stage, saloon, cantina, private bathroom, and outdoor shower. Event space has four RV spots with 30 amp hook ups and water. Event space and RV's hook ups are available for additional cost.
Looking for the privacy not offered by hotels? Do you want a place that is clean and comfortable? Then this is your quiet place to stay. The best location to visit Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio, New Braunfels.
The house is perfect for a family, friends, wedding guests and TX alumni. A great place to relax.
Consider this country house your home away from home while you visit San Marcos. With 3 cozy bedrooms including a king bed, bunk bed, and full bed, guests will have a delightful stay. Enjoy the convenience of heating, AC, and a washing machine during your visit. The 3 bathrooms are equipped with showers for your comfort. We're happy to assist with any questions while you stay at our country house/chateau.
The property also has an all accessible event space complete with stage, saloon, cantina, private bathroom, and outdoor shower. Event space has four RV spots with 30 amp hook ups and water. Event space and RV's hook ups are available for additional cost.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
San Marcos
San Marcos is home to this holiday home. San Marcos Premium Outlets and Plaza East are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Marcos River and Blanco Shoals Natural Area. Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos Discovery Center are also worth visiting.
San Marcos, TX
What's nearby
- Bobcat Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
- San Marcos River - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
- Rio Vista Park - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
- Texas State University - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
- San Marcos Premium Outlets - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lair @ LBJSC - 14 min drive
- Wake the Dead Coffee House - 14 min drive
- Kerbey Lane Cafe - 12 min drive
- Sunny's Pizza & Wings - 15 min drive
- Starbucks - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Dan Alden
I live in San Marcos with my family. I went to college here and always knew that one day I would be back here. I love it here and I hope you do too.
Why they chose this property
Looking for the privacy not offered by hotels? Do you want a place that is clean and comfortable? Then this is your quiet place to stay. The best location to visit Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio, New Braunfels.
The house is perfect for a family, friends, wedding guests and TX alumni. A great place to relax.
All accessible tranquil country house with event space located in the beautiful Texas hill country.
The house is perfect for a family, friends, wedding guests and TX alumni. A great place to relax.
All accessible tranquil country house with event space located in the beautiful Texas hill country.
What makes this property unique
Welcome to our place we call Goodville. Once a dense forest, the deer still follow the same trails near the property. The main house is a tranquil country house with event space in San Marcos, Texas. The ranch house features a surround deck with table seating and grill.
The entire property is all accessible.
The ranch house has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
Master bedroom is down stairs, has master bath, walk-in closet, TV, access to outdoor deck, and King-size bed.
Two bedrooms are upstairs. Second bedroom has Queen size bed. Third bedroom has two bunkbeds one of them is a full size, the rest are singles. Full size bath shared between two bedrooms.
The entire property is all accessible.
The ranch house has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.
Master bedroom is down stairs, has master bath, walk-in closet, TV, access to outdoor deck, and King-size bed.
Two bedrooms are upstairs. Second bedroom has Queen size bed. Third bedroom has two bunkbeds one of them is a full size, the rest are singles. Full size bath shared between two bedrooms.
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