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Cardinal Casa

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cardinal Casa

The Cardinal Casa is a secluded comfortable home on acreage only 10 minutes from Bobcat Stadium. Located in the hill country, our spacious home has everything you need for a getaway. Chill in the living room and watch the 65" Smart TV while birds drink from the birdbath right outside the front windows. Play bocce ball, badminton, or volleyball in the backyard or hang out in the shady front yard. Gaze at the stars at night in the glow of string lighting in your private zone of bliss.
The space
The San Marcos River and Aquarena Springs glass bottom boat tours are less than 15 minutes away. Also, the hiking trails on Lime Kiln Road are nearby and the Flying Armadillo disc golf course and playground are just around the corner.
Guest access
The automatic coded entrance gate is available for coming and going 24 hours a day. Cardinal Casa guests have private access to about an acre around the house. This includes a fenced front yard and a backyard that is fenced as part of the larger shared acreage. A co host resides in the yellow house near the entrance gate, and also a family member restores wood furniture in the metal building across from the parking area. Please accompany your pets when in the backyard or in the shared space around the ping pong table. Through the trees from the backyard sits the Bluebird Nest VRBO on its own fenced acre with a separate driveway.

Property manager

Clay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
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

About the area

Map
San Marcos, TX

What's nearby

  • Bobcat Stadium - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Strahan Coliseum - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Texas State University - 17 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Wonder World - 20 min drive - 15.2 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New World Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wake The Dead Coffee House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pie Society - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taiwan Bowl - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Grins Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Casa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cardinal Casa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Casa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal Casa located?

Situated in San Marcos, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of San Marcos River, Aquarena Center and Texas State University. Bobcat Stadium and Sewell Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Cardinal Casa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Getaway
Location is a little out of the way, but the house was a wonderful little getaway. Very quaint and quiet. Loved and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in the country but still near town!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here! Comfy beds, super quiet, event got to see some wildlife out and about! Really appreciated the yard being cut, made life with my little dog easy. Clear instructions, nice tv, comfy couches, really spacious as well. We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

D L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little hide away
Property was clean and quiet. I loved how remote it was. There are a lot of bugs so use bug spray! Only thing to mention is that it's dirt road. There were some holes and bumps. Drive slow. It was somewhat hard to find. Took us about 3 tries to get to the correct road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home
My friends and I enjoyed our stay at Cardinal Casa. It was easy to find and check in to and we loved the peacefulness outside. Short drive to the San Marcos river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Place With Some Space
We simply looked for something pet friendly with a touch of charm Man O Man First of all, because of the final stretch of road, you begin getting scary movie vibes until you realize you're in a neighborhood, like perfect reception kind of neighborhood. But we had all kinds of privacy, and the grounds were spacious and gorgeous. I mean, show off for all your friends gorgeous. The house itself is huge, much bigger than expected, it's fully stocked and easy to figure out. The owner leaves notes all over the house explaining the inside scoop. And they are also very on hand if needed. It's a very nice property, and we truly loved our time there. I think our dogs fell in love. Check out and clean up were incredibly easy. I wish we could have stayed longer. It's the kind of stay that keeps you using VRBO rentals vs a hotel. Good Job
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron J., Mesa, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at the Cardinal Casa
We really enjoyed our time at the Cardinal Casa. We had planty of room in the house, it was very clean and very quiet. The house is located a bit in the country, but it doesn't take long too get to the heart of San Marcos (and beyond) from there, so the semi-rural feel added to the experience for us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Clean, well maintained and comfortable setting. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
As described
The house was very nice, clean and well equipped. Wi-Fi, huge smart TV was a great plus for us, really enjoyed the bowl games and our favorite streaming shows. The outside area was lovely and very peaceful, sitting outside in the back on the swing enjoying the fire pit was the best.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023