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Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill

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A covered outdoor deck with stone flooring, wooden railings, and multiple seating areas.
A gated entrance with a metal gate, a wooden fence, and a road leading into a green area with trees.
A rustic cabin with a stone exterior, a tiled roof, and a red door.
A narrow staircase with wooden railings and a handrail, leading to a landing with a wooden table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill

You haven’t experienced a Texas Sunrise until you’ve seen it from deck at the House on Cox Hill. This Texas Hill Country gem is situated on 6 secluded acres just minutes from San Marcos and Texas State University. Invite your family and friends to join you in this unique property nestled in towering oaks featuring a Texas-sized deck that offers some of the best hill country views in the state. Built to entertain big crowds, the house features 4 bedrooms with 3 king sized beds and 1 queen bed. Additionally, there are 2 pull-out couches which offer plenty of sleeping space for your family and friends. Also included are 3 full baths, family room with massive fire place, den/study, kitchen with breakfast nook and formal dining room and plenty of parking for all. The water supplied to the house is from a filtered well from the Edward’s Aquifer.

Bring your camera to capture memories of your family and friends next to the alien spacecraft (a popular attraction featured in the San Marcos Newspaper!) or just enjoying the serene setting of the expansive deck overlooking the hill country. And don’t forget some of the local attractions just a few minutes away including:

- Downtown San Marcos and the San Marcos river (a fun, quick tube float for the little ones!) 4.5 miles
- New Braunfels is just 30 minutes away as is Gruene – home of one of the most famous Dance Halls in Texas and some great dining and shopping
- The World famous San Marcos Outlet Mall is a 15 minute drive
- Austin is 30 miles to the North and just a quick trip up I35
- The Circuit of the Americas Race Track is just 30 miles Northeast

We find most people get to the inviting house in its tranquil setting and just want to stay at home and enjoy making memories with family and friends in the ambiance of the House on Cox Hill. We don’t have many rules but here are the musts: Must be at least 25 years old to rent. Must not have more than 16 guests at any time. Must not smoke in the house. Must have a great time and call us if we can do anything to make your stay memorable and comfortable.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4938352
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

Located in San Marcos, this holiday home is near a water park. Blanco Shoals Natural Area and Purgatory Creek Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos Discovery Center. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Kyle Railroad Depot and Heritage Center are also worth visiting.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State University - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bobcat Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • San Marcos River - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 9 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Layne’s Chicken Fingers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kerbey Lane Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪On The Grind - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dominos Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill?

As of 19 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill on 1 February 2027 start from NZ$1,403, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience a sunrise you never forget from the deck at the House on Cox Hill located?

Situated in San Marcos, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Texas State University and within 6 miles (10 km) of Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and San Marcos River. Bobcat Stadium and Strahan Coliseum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 109 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! We loved the view from the deck!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with of bedrooms for 4 couples. Close to wedding venue for our family to enjoy the wedding and have a relaxing home to stay. Enjoyed the sunrise from the porch and outdoor propane fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Located in a nice peaceful area. Front porch has beautiful scenery! Bring fans if you like to be cooler in the heat of summer. Suggestion maybe turn down the A/C for renters before they arrive. The heat in the house was over 80 degrees and took over 3 to 4 hours until it cooled down. No ice machine so pick up ice before you arrive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped, it was nice having 2 refrigerators & freezers. We used one for drinks & ice & the other for food. Loved the huge patio and spent most of our time outside since the weather was so nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for a family gathering; near Texas State for graduation activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the University. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved being able to enjoy the deck and the view. There was plenty of room for the whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous view and great price

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to book at this location again in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nostalgic home that we felt like brought us back to our youth. It was warm and welcoming. This home needs a lot of maintenance attention. First and foremost was the back porch, the steps and railing are rotting and wobbly, the steps do not have enough support either. Also the motion light does not come on that is right above the steps, So it was pitch black at night when accessing the steps. There were also areas on the porch, where wood was rotted and railing was unstable. There were lots of old broken items like chairs and rusty end tables and other items that cluttered the porch. The tub in the hall bath looks disgusting honestly. There are marks on it that makes it look like it is very dirty. I don’t know if this is the tub sealant that has come off, but it looks dirty and dingy, and our mother didn’t want to use that tub. There was mold on the ceiling in the living room area. We changed out five lightbulbs in the house. One of the lamps in the living room did not work. The nightstand in the room where the queen bed was located was broken and fell toward me when I tried to pull it out to plug the lamp into the wall. The doorbell monitor in the shared bathroom with the master bedroom and study fell off the wall on one of our family member’s head. There is very minimal water pressure in the sinks of the kitchen and bathrooms, but the showers are good. The spray mode on kitchen sink faucet doesn’t work either.Hand soap was watered down
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Absolutely loved our time there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a large family gathering and spent alot of time on the patio, enjoying the views and the fire. Plenty of room for all of our family to be comfortable! Would absolutely stay here again. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our large family including the 4 legged "kids"!!

Great location, great yard, great porch, pet friendly!! Perfect size for our family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We needed a vaca after being quarantined haha

Absolutely loved our stay. The house was beautiful, great views, peaceful. The owners were amazing. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
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Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

Very nice and roomy for our group of 9,Very Clean and private!Amazing home and Scott was easy to communicate with! Thank you for a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious, comfortable home with plenty of seating and accomodations for a large group. The beds and bedrooms were large and comfy and the deck was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have rented Scott and family's ranch home probably about 6 times now and they have been consistently friendly, helpful, they leave you to your sovereignty unless you contact them for something and if so, respond super fast. They just seem like salt of the earth nice, friendly people. The home and property is peaceful, spacious, and has been very accommodating / perfect for our small yoga retreats where we have both fly-ins and locals joining us. The property manager who is ONLY helpful and nice/kind as well is entirely non-invasive! She is actually a big help sometimes with deliveries and advice about the area. Everyone that has ever come to our small / clean and green peaceful events has always loved the place as well so now you have about 30 great reviews behind mine! I have really appreciated having the consistency of this rental and the accommodating nature of these warm folks consistent as well! Higly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion, 54 year HS

Beautiful views. Very comfortable for these 70+ year old girls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Goodmorning Sunshine!

Great place, inside and out. host handled issue in a timely manner. Got to see the beautiful sunrise from the deck. And got to see some deer on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat to reconnect with our son

Came to visit our TXST freshman. Close proximity to campus, yet still out in the country feel. Great back deck for conversation. Well stocked kitchen. Such cool metal art all round the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott's home was the perfect place for our yoga/cleanse retreat! We had a huge patio overlooking trees, trees, trees of Texas Hill Country (no houses), lot of room and space both outside and inside the home. Big kitchen with two dining areas and an island. The master bedrooms w/ private bath were perfect. The home also has a great "vibe".. simply peaceful and serene. The trees that are scattered throughout the property do wonderful things to the sunlight. And Scott himself is a great host. He responds quickly, and is obviously interested in his guests having a great vacation! The place was well stocked with everything we needed as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

river folks

Great location and spacious. The hallway was in the middle of a renovation, otherwise would have been 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stutters Holiday Spectacular 2023

Great house lots of space. Needs a clean or new carpet in the upstairs room. Very musty smell but a filter was brought in and helped. We enjoyed our stay and will consider staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent Gathering

Property is really comfortable with vast space and good equipment in kitchen and outdoor deck. Furniture is something dated but works with the country state style. Parking space needs improvements and asphalt entrance can be improved. Place is very good for groups of family and friends and not far from San Marcos. We had a good experience and will return in a near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely beautiful. From the spacious layout of the house to the amazing sunrise, there is nothing but comfort in this place. We had a group of nine friends from our Renaissance festival clan who came together for the last weekend river float of the season. There was plenty of room for everyone! The surprise in one room’s closets was probably the most unexpected and fun detail of this house. The hosts were super easy to get ahold of and quick to respond. We couldn’t have asked for an easier process. We are already talking about coming back for next years floats!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Making memories stay

Very nice and spacious house. Needs cleaning and some updates; (kitchen pots and pans need replacement; closet areas need more organizing and housekeeping; some furniture needs dusting).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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