The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos | Cottage in San Marcos

9.8 (185 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Heritage Cottage | The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos

1 Bedroom Cottage in Heritage, San Marcos

Beautifully furnished, quaint and cozy guest house nestled in the charming historic district of San Marcos. Located just 4 blocks from the downtown square and Texas State University, with convenient access to the Outlet Malls and the San Marcos River. Multiple restaurants, cafe's, coffee shops, a laundromat, gas station and a grocery store are all within walking distance.
The Palmer's Guest House is right next door to the famous Palmer's Restaurant Bar and Courtyard. Included with your two-night stay is the "Palmer's Welcome Package" which includes a welcome bottle of Texas Wine and a $30 gift certificate to enjoy a fabulous meal next door at Palmer's Restaurant, Bar & Courtyard. Come enjoy a taste of the Hill Country and everything San Marcos has to offer. *Please call Kristin to add on the "Palmer's Welcome Package" to any booking for only $29.
Keywords: Guest House, bed and breakfast, B&B, romantic

The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos is located in Heritage. The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Laundry, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Internet, Laundry, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Heritage has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Heritage, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Video library
  • DVD player
General
  • Unit size: 550 sq ft (51 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In the city center
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: even the most well-behaved pets have dander. pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Carley M.
Aug 20, 2025 02:50:31 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great location and wonderful guesthouse. We truly enjoyed our stay. The location doesn’t get much better, neither does the hospitality. We can’t wait for our next stay. Highly recommended!
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