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Extraordinary Plantation-Style Home on 4 Acres, Blending Rustic & Modern Styles

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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Texas State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rio Vista Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Extraordinary Plantation-Style Home on 4 Acres, Blending Rustic & Modern Styles

Bedroom # 1 (King & Sofa Sleeper), Bedroom # 2 (King), Bedroom # 3 (King), Bedroom # 4 (King), Bedroom # 5 (2 Queens)

Extraordinary 4,000 sq ft plantation-style vacation home that blends the best of rustic and contemporary styles in a private setting. Southern Charm is located on the southwest side of San Marcos, Texas down a long-shaded driveway tucked back in a grove of tall oak trees. San Marcos is centrally located between Austin, San Antonio, and New Braunfels making the list of nearby activities endless.

Enter to the intimate sitting area with brandy leather chairs strategically placed in front of the bar stocked with stemware. Walk in farther to the cozy living area that has a massive 12-foot long sectional sofa, 65” Smart TV, and wood-burning fireplace. Just off this room is the fully stocked country kitchen with double islands, stainless appliances, and ice maker. Just off the kitchen is the elegant dining area that has a 9-foot solid pine dining table that seats 10 placed beside another wood-burning fireplace. Also located on the first floor is one full bathroom offering a walk-in shower and a bedroom that has two queen size beds.

Make your way upstairs to the enormous master bedroom. The king size bed sits opposite of the sitting area that has a queen size sofa sleeper and a 55” Smart TV. There is also a door leading out to the upstairs deck, a luxuriously done walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom with jetted tub and walk-in shower. There are three more bedrooms located upstairs, each with a king size bed. Also, upstairs is one more full bathroom with a bathtub/shower.

The outside grounds are absolutely magical! Enjoy a morning cup of coffee swinging on the long front porch. Watch the kids swim from the fully shaded upstairs deck with steps right to the pool. Or cool off in the swimming pool complete with shallow sitting pool great for toddlers to play and splash in. Surrounding the pool are 4 chaise lounges, a picnic table, and an outdoor dining table that seats 6. There are commonly red birds and hummingbirds fluttering around and deer grazing in the field. This property has such a peaceful atmosphere, a great place to relax and recharge!

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS HOME
- The back yard is securely fenced has lots of mature trees and is very shaded.
- Pool can be heated in winter (additional fee applies). The pool must be heated for the entirety of the reservation.
- Every bed in the house has a new 14-inch thick, medium-firm, memory foam mattress.
- The large upstairs deck has been fully screened-in providing a bug-free area to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
- Tons of activities 15 minutes away or less including the San Marcos Outlet Malls, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Gruene Hall, and San Marcos River.

Property manager

Meagan Palko
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Smoking outdoors is okay.
1. In lieu of a damage deposit, a temporary security hold will be placed on a valid credit card for incidentals the day of your arrival.
2. Everyone in your group must be over 25 or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
3. If you exceed the maximum occupancy of 14 guests, for any length of time, you will be asked to vacate with no refund.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Marcos

Located in San Marcos, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Quail Creek Golf Club and Three Dudes Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Marcos River and Guadalupe River. Travelling with kids? Consider Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Bobcat Soccer Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Aquarena Springs Museum - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Texas State University - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rio Vista Park - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 13 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Extraordinary Plantation-Style Home on 4 Acres, Blending Rustic & Modern Styles have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Extraordinary Plantation-Style Home on 4 Acres, Blending Rustic & Modern Styles pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Extraordinary Plantation-Style Home on 4 Acres, Blending Rustic & Modern Styles ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Extraordinary Plantation-Style Home on 4 Acres, Blending Rustic & Modern Styles located?

This family-friendly San Marcos holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of San Marcos Premium Outlets and Aquarena Springs Museum. Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park and Young County Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary/Kathy H.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Beautful Home

9 ladies on a girl trip. We had a blast and the house was very accommodating for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine W.

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

A definite 8 that could be a 10

The inside of the house is a 10. It looks exactly like the pictures and was immaculate. The outside was a bit less clean than expected with a few things laying around, such as a shovel next to the back door. The white ledge in the upstairs porch hasn’t been wiped down in several weeks. You need a
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryne P.

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

High School Friends

We are twelve High School girl friends who have stayed together for over a half a century. We use our time to catch up with each other's lives & laugh til we cry.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

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

Southern Charm was great

Property was all that was promised! Our group was three sets of our family members and Southern Charm was perfect for all of us! Everybody enjoyed the king sized beds in all but one bedroom (and that one has two queen beds!) One more bathroom upstairs would be nice, but we managed with a little planning as to when showers were taken. We felt like we were home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary ann e.

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

Texas Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at the Southern Comfort house. The property is as described and pictured. The living area was very comfy and all TVs were easy to use and no connection issue with TVs or wif! The kitchen is very nicely stocked and we had everything we needed. Bedrooms were very large, mattresses comfy, and the bedding was very nice. 👍 In addition a very nice laundry room with double washers and dryers! We also were very impressed that the supplies at the house were very generous. Much more than we’ve seen at others houses. Lots of cleaning supplies, toiletries, and the extras amenities in the bathrooms was a nice touch! We loved the pool and hot tub and spent a lot of time in the backyard area. The pool was clean and everything worked great! Thank you so much for a great long weekend retreat! We also enjoyed several restaurants in the area which were great and we used meal delivery services which definitely were quick and easy. The entire area is geared for vacationers and it was very nice! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

It WAS charming!

The property was practically perfect for our family! Quiet, semi secluded, beautifully decorated and the beds…all the beds were amazingly comfortably! Having 2 fridges was so helpful and the kitchen had everything! We spent as much time as possible in the pool since our stay was in June.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Awesome weekend get away!

The property exceeded our expectations. Plan on renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Nice and Private

Nice place, in a nice setting. Had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Donna K., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Southern Charm is Charming but...

The home is beautiful. The kitchen was fairly well stocked and the large yard and the heated pool were a BIG HIT! However, we had some issues. First of all, there are only 10 places to sit at the dining table and no extra chairs. If a home advertises it accommodates up to 14 people, but provides room for only 10 at the table, does it really accommodate 14? The treads on several stairs were falling off and dangerous for anyone going up or down. The hand rail was also wobbly and did not provide the needed stability. The sink in one of the bedrooms leaked. We contacted the property manager to find out how to turn off some outdoor lights, but never heard back from anyone. In general, we enjoyed our stay, but these issues would have to be addressed before we would reserve the property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

No issues & as described!

Property was exactly as advertised. Nothing negative to say!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN O.

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

Southern Charm is excellent

Loved this house and property. The house is exactly as depicted in the pictures. Kitchen well stocked, house very clean, beds were so comfortable (I'm ordering same bed linens for my house).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hill Country Heaven

What an amazing location! Huge home with plenty of room for family celebrating my husband’s 70th birthday. Spent a lot of time in the pool, whirlpool or hot tub. Got to see some wildlife. A great experience! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

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

Roomy

The house was big, roomy and clean for for 10 adults. The kitchen was very well equipped. The pool was nice but very warm. The decking got hot quickly but we learned to wear shoes. The air conditioners works very well in the hot heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryne P.

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

Third Year in a Row

Our group of ladies have booked this property. Each of us travel from different areas of Texas & find the location to be a perfect destination for all. The house fits our group & the pool makes even the brutal heat bearable. I'm sure we will book again for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Spring Break 2023

This warm, comfortable and inviting home is perfect for our multigenerational family Close for most of us It our perfect place to spend time together!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

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

Great place for a large group! Perfectly decorated and lots of space

Had a great time! Lots of space, super nice, everything met my expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

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

Nice place, cold pool

Our family of 9 (8 adults, 1 child) had a wonderful short trip to San Marcos. The home was easy to find and the check-in process was flawless. The code was provided to us about 30 minutes early for entry into the residence. The house was very well cleaned and well stocked with everything we needed to cook and eat meals, do laundry, etc.. Showers included shampoo and body wash. Very large dining table and living room with enough seating for all. Outside fenced area had several different areas for use. Hot tub, dining table, lounge chairs, fire pit. The pool was very cold as its shaded most of the day. I offered to pay the fee for heating the pool but the owner refused since it was still 90 degrees in Texas. The pool was unfortunately too cold for most of us to use. The sitting pool attached to the main pool had a major bee problem, I contacted the owner but didn't get any response. The bees were entering a crack in the side of the sitting pool so probably a nest in there. Would stay at the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Family Get Away

Home is beautiful and the most equipped VRBO we have stayed in yet! We had 10 adults and two children and had plenty of room to spread out. The pool area was perfect! Would definitely return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki D.

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

Great house In a great location

14 Ladies stayed at the house 4 nights. It was comfortable for all and we enjoyed each part of the house including the screen porch during mid day rain. We loved seeing the deer around the property all times of day. I would reccomend additional grip on the grey decking outside the hot tub, it's very slick when wet. Overall a really lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caryne P.

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

Second Year Here

After our initial stay the previous year we decided to rent out the house again. Perfect accommodations for our group of 11 ladies who graduated together & meet get every year. The location works well since we're coming from all over the state & easy access to stores & restaurants. Love the pool and shaded deck to reminisce. Kitchen is well stocked & ample room for all of us to relax. Booked it the week after we got back home for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Southern Charm was charming!

We were celebrating a 45th anniversary with a family getaway. There were 12 members in our family and kids ranged from 1 month to 8 years. There was a lot of activities for kids in the area and we scheduled a few things but their favorite of all was swimming in the pool at the house. It was a great setting and a perfect place for family bonding and fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda t.

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

Southern Charm

We absolutely adored your property! It was truly a Southern Charm. It was the best layout for our annual multi-family friends trip. Lots of space inside and out to be spread out or all together! All of the beds were comfortable and the kiddos and dads enjoyed the LARGE TVs. We loved the outdoor area, and that there was plenty of seating and tables. The kitchen was fully stocked and the ice machine was an extra bonus. If you are looking at this property, go ahead and click “book now”!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G., Wylie, TX

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

Wonderful experience

Southern charm is a gorgeous property. We had a fantastic weekend. Beautiful home, superb outdoor space, where we spent most of our time while there. Great management and super easy check in/out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie B.

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

Reunion

This was the perfect property to reunite with old friends, there is king beds in all the upstair rooms. The house is stocked with everything you could need. The refrigerator wasn’t clean but we just wiped it out and went on . We all really enjoyed the patio, pool and hot tub. Seen a lot of deer and beautiful birds as well. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Meagan Palko

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Hills of Texas Lodging is a family owned, local lodging and property management company specializing in reservations and care for private homes, ranches, cottages, and cabins. We offer the greatest variety of lodging options including an array of pet friendly rentals and exclusive properties throughout the entire Hill Country. From large luxury ranches to smaller economical cabins, we've got you covered! Whether you’re a couple in need of a romantic getaway or a large family planning a gathering, we have a property that is perfectly suited for you.

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