Stylish Studio with Campus View!

San Marcos, Texas
$123 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Welcome to The Rock Room, your Mid-Century Modern dream in the heart of San Marcos, Texas! This mod studio space is only a 5 minute walk from the Texas State University campus and plenty of food and drink options within a couple block radius. This is an ideal location for visiting the Texas State University Campus! Once you’re done exploring, take a load off on the covered front porch, or lounge inside with a movie or TV show. Netflix is provided for our guests!
The space
The RockRoom was built in the 1960s. It features a stunning masonry rock wall, authentic terrazzo floors, a queen sized bed (a purple mattress!), and a full bathroom, as well as a coffee bar, a lounging area, and a dinette table/computer workspace. This room is conveniently located ½ mile away from the headwater of the beautiful San Marcos River, and a 5 minute drive (20 minute walk) from the San Marcos square. Only 40 minutes to downtown Austin, and 45 to San Antonio, you will love the convenience of this location. San Marcos has many locally run businesses and restaurants that are listed in our guest book. Experiencing the local flavor of our town will make for a one of a kind experience. This studio space does not include a full kitchen, but it does have a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and other basics for reheating food or preparing light snacks. Looking to get out in the evening San Marcos has a vibrant nightlife and is very walkable! Don’t feel like walking Anywhere you will want to go is a short jaunt in an Uber or Lyft!
Guest access
Guests will have access to one parking spot in our driveway, a covered front porch with patio furniture, and private access to their own studio room with a closet and bathroom. You will be the only one with access to this room during your stay. There is one entrance from the front porch and it is not connected to the rest of the house. Your host lives on site, so if you have any questions or want to say hello, don’t hesitate to reach out!
During your stay
I will be available by phone at any time during guest stays. I’m happy to be accommodating and help out in any way when I’m home. I cannot guarantee I will be home for the duration of a guests stay.
Other things to note
This house is not pet friendly and doesn't allow smoking or vaping of any kind inside.

Early or late check in may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed. It will be dependent on whether there is a check in or out on the same day.

Although close to campus, this is a residential area. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. Please don’t disturb our neighbors who call this street their home!

Please keep our space clean and free from trash or litter. City issued trash and recycling cans are located next to the garage. Please help keep our space beautiful for the guests to come. We do have raccoons, so please be mindful not to feed them!

There is only one allotted parking spot for this room. Street parking is not permitted Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. If more than one parking spot is needed, it could be accommodated with advance notice. A second parking spot is not guaranteed.

There are two outdoor cats that live at this residence. They spend most of their days lounging on the covered porch of the Rock Room. The orange one is old and crotchety, but likes to interact. If you leave your door open, he is likely to wander inside, please help keep him outdoors. If he does come in and you don't feel comfortable shoo-ing him out, please feel free to reach out. The other cat will most likely avoid contact with you and your space.

City Short Term Rental Registration Number STR-22-12

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Tanya

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    Quaint property. Very clean and quiet. Never saw tha cats that were mentioned but there were deer in the yard both mornings when we got up. 100% recommend!!

  • Jessica

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Our stay at this property was for 3 days and was very enjoyable. Close to the TXST campus, walkable if weather is good, clean, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed visiting the square, the campus and the river. The host was very responsive to messages and her host cat welcomed us each time we returned. The home itself is very reminiscent of my family’s lake cabin with rock walls, lovely plants and water barrels which make you green with envy. The sunlight through the large windows is enough to light up your day and the ceiling fan and a/c unit keep the room very cool and comfortable. There is a great coffee bar, microwave and super cute mini fridge. We will definitely be back!

  • Dorothy j

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 27, 2025

    Great space and excellent location.

  • LINDA

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    This property has all of the basic comforts of home. It's located in a residential quiet neighborhood, close to TSU, very clean, comfortable bed & pillows, nice towels & toiletries, coffee & coffee maker, electric kettle, teas, kitchen utensils, with refrigerator & microwave are all provided. The owner is very friendly, responsive, respects your privacy, & even allowed me to check-in early. Studio also has nice closet space & the icing is the free Netflix. I rarely watch movies so this was such a nice touch. It will be my 'go to' place to stay when I visit my son at TSU.

  • BRIAN

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    clean and convenient!

  • Amy

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    This was a great spot for my husband and I to spend the weekend when we were visiting our son at Texas State. The bed is SO comfy!!! The unit is very clean and has everything you need. There is a pretty strong, musty smell that got better as we ran the fan on the AC. Otherwise, it was a perfect spot! We absolutely adored the orange cat who lives outside as well!!

  • Tamara N.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    Highly recommend, very nice host, comfortable bed, great location!

  • Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    Place was very welcoming. Really liked the retro 50s styling. Would definitely stay again

  • Christine P.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Convenient location. Had everything as described. Clean.

  • Tanya A.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Clean, comfortable and close to all the activities

  • Lindsay N.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Great spot! Cool room, nice neighborhood, and really close to campus. Hosts were great!

  • Carla K.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Very clean and spacious. Conveniently located close to campus and downtown.

  • Dendy C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    I notified the host that we would be in late and the host responded; however, the property was completely dark and it was very difficult to make out the address on the building, the driveway we were supposed to park in, and then we had to walk through a dark yard with suitcases to locate the front door. We then had to produce a flashlight from a cell phone to punch in the door code. I opened the listing later from the app and found another section with a picture of the driveway and clearer instructions as to where to park ... this should have been on the initial screen with the door code. Also, either a motion activated light is necessary or the host could have left the porch light on for us, especially since we communicated we would be in late. The air conditioning unit was extremely loud and did not efficiently cool the room. For the price, this was not acceptable.

  • Dennis H.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    I enjoyed my stay! The space was just as described, clean, and had everything I needed as a solo traveler. It’s a great location with easy access to campus and more.

  • Jeff H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Great and quiet place to be.

  • Ana K.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    This is our second time staying here. We love the quietness of the area. The room is always clean with fresh linens. Will stay here next time as well!

  • Maria C.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    Nice and clean. Good location good for walking location to thibs

  • Carlos C.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    Everything was great. Esp the location.

  • Alyssa K.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s in a great location. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower had amazing pressure! We had everything we needed for our short stay. If we come back to San Marcos we will definitely be booking here again.

  • David J.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Minimalist stress freestay

  • Brad L.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 27, 2025

    This is a beautiful property that is well maintained.

  • Ana K.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Very clean room and bathroom. Towels smelled freshly washed. Check in was a breeze. Close to everything near downtown San Marcos. Resident orange tabby Cricket was a joy! Visited every day. Stayed 5 minutes and then went back out. Sweet kitty.

  • Mike T.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    This was a great little place to stay over the weekend! Everything was there for a comfortable place for a solo traveler. It is a 5 minute walk to a couple coffee shops, convenience shop, liquor store, and trendy eating spots. Located on a quiet street very close to the college but without the noise. I brought my bike and was able to ride to some running/walking trails nearby and bike along the San Marcos river. Even had a friendly cat keep me company while sitting out on the porch. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else when visiting again. Thanks!

  • grace j.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    This studio apartment was perfect for our needs. Mostly need a place to sleep and shower as we were gone most of the day. The host was very nice. I will definitely use again.

  • Mrs. Stevenson

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    Will definitely stay again!

  • Mishi T.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Spacious little studio with great amenities. Close to Grins and everything else!!

  • Terri C.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    My daughter and I stayed for 5 nights, while visiting TXST. It is in a great location, walking distance to campus and restaurants. But, in a quiet, relaxing neighborhood, with deer walking around. ? . Georgia is a wonderful host! We will definitely be staying here again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Justin J.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Great place to stay in San Marcos! I’ll definitely stay here again.

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