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At Goodville there are no bad days.

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Exterior
Exterior
View from side porch
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

2 Double Bunk Beds

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 2 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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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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

Property # 4388921vb
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

About the area

San Marcos

San Marcos is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out San Marcos Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of San Marcos River and Jacob's Well Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bobcat Stadium, or consider a night out at The Marc.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • San Marcos River - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 16 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lair @ LBJSC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dominos Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wake the Dead Coffee House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is At Goodville there are no bad days. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at At Goodville there are no bad days.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at At Goodville there are no bad days.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At Goodville there are no bad days.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is At Goodville there are no bad days. located?

Situated in San Marcos, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, San Marcos River and Bobcat Stadium. Sewell Park and Bobcat Softball Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean quiet relaxing overall great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfectly peaceful and fun property. The house was just as described, very comfortable and beautiful location. The mini-town event venue was such a fun bonus. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentin C.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dan Alden

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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.

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.

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