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Pet Friendly ~ 10 Min 2 RAFB ~ 20 Min 2 The Pearl & DTWN ~ 4B/2.5B
Very comfortable and welcoming. When they say dog friendly they mean it!! Dogs in every side of the yard. Good thing we are dog lovers!! Easy to access and a great breakfast taco place right down the street. Very responsive and kind.

Charming Oak Hill Bungalow/Quiet Neighborhood
Randy & Jeannine were wonderful hosts! They made sure to stay in touch with us during our stay & were quick to respond! The house was so cute and felt like home! The only thing I will say is that the air bnb is a duplex. I didn’t realize it was when booking. However the neighbors weren’t a problem at all! 5 of us stayed in the house and it was just enough space! Can’t wait for another trip to Austin!

Fun fun Five Bedroom for couples or family.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing weekend at Phil’s. Peaceful outdoor space is the treasure at this home. My kids, 13 and 19, enjoyed the game room.

Kids & pets friendly, walk everywhere!
Excellent place if you have kids. Easy great food nearby, lots of toys, blackout shades, and even a play set out back. Just a warning that it might be hard to get your kids to leave and get out the door :) Also if visiting the ladybird Johnson wildlife center make sure you have a proper stroller or use the one at the house.

CasaBlanca Retreat: Sleeps 20, Pet Friendly
We had an amazing time! The host was very responsive and accommodating to us, and the house/property is very beautiful. It is a great place to spend time with family and friends.

Fabulous Family-Friendly Home close to everything!
This is our third time to stay here, it has become our family tradition. The location is perfect for us and the yard has a great area for children to play, the covered patio is great and the house is just what we needed. Having grown children and grandchildren out of state, this place is just right.

Your home away from home.
This stay was just seamless from beginning to end. Judy is the most gracious host. She is an excellent communicator, both real time, as well as the notes and instructions left in the home for reference. The house was very comfortable and was just as described. The kitchen was well stocked with useful products like the wraps, baggies as well as wide variety spices and oils. Garage was such a help and peace of mind for coming and going. Neighborhood quiet and relaxing. Lots of areas to walk for exercise. This home was a perfect fit for my need while exploring the area. Would definitely stay again!

Secluded Quiet Living 10 min Shopping Inside 1604
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful house! We had 3 adults and 4 kids ranging from 9 yrs old to 2yrs. The pool was a big hit and plenty of room for everyone to swim. The place was very clean and spacious. We were close to the aquarium and sea world and it only took about 30 minutes to get to downtown San Antonio. The neighborhood is quiet and we saw several deer while we were there! Richard was quick to respond and let us know when someone was coming to clean the pool. He left a goodie basket for the kids which they loved! We would definitely stay here again.
Kid-friendly apartment rentals

Blessed HOME For Blessed Guests
Great host. Very responsive

Cozy urban aprtmt
This hidden gem is perfect for a mini-getaway. It’s situated in a nice neighborhood just mins aways from downtown and the Pearl. We loved how its very secluded(what we wanted). We were able to relax for a minute in peace and quiet but then jump on the highway within minutes when needed. Joe was EVER so helpful and flexible with check-in! Ty Joe hope to stay again soon. ☺️

South Central Gem! Yard! 5mi to Downtown! *MD
Very responsive hosts, flexible since we wanted to continue staying more days, apartment was very cute and matched the description. We felt right at home and would love to stay again

Cute/Cozy mins. from everything! + Cowboy pool
Rented Johana’s unit for NCAA Final Four weekend. Accommodations were just as advertised. The property is located on a quiet street near Fort Sam. Johana was a gracious and very responsive host and was quick to answer any questions I had. If my travels take me back to SA, I would definitely consider staying again.

Pet-Friendly 1BR Apt - Pool, Near All Attractions
Nicks place was a very nice and clean space right off of the highway in New Braunfels. It was my boyfriend and I’s first time staying in that area as he usually grew up in the San Antonio area. So it was nice to venture out and explore a different city. We also loved that the place was 10 minutes away from Buc-ee’s which was a highlight, especially if you were looking for gas or snacks. Now the only little con would be that in the bedroom is a hallway light outside that can be bright at night throw the curtains but, with some black light curtains that would definitely help. Also a great breakfast place that we’d recommend is called Breakfast. Which is about 10 minutes away from the Airbnb. But, all in all I would definitely stay again especially to explore in the city more.

Creative & quiet space in Bouldin Creek
My husband and I were in town for a wedding and this was a perfect location for us! We mostly took Ubers around but did walk from S. Congress once and the walk was not bad at all. Very private and quiet neighborhood. Our code didn't work right away, but the host responded quickly and got us in (and even allowed us to check in a little early!). Great place to stay, would stay here again if we come back to Austin!

2BR Downtown Condo walk to restaurants/bars/sights
Our stay at Rachel’s was perfect, very nice spacious home that is within a couple miles walk of lots of amazing restaurants and activities. I would highly recommend

Private Restored Apartment
Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Proactive host, easy parking. Will look to stay here again for future trips to the area.
Kid-friendly condo rentals

Corner Condo 1BR Lakefront Natiivo Austin 32nd-fl
Great place to stay! Bars/food trucks were within walking distance!

Off the Hook Americana Getaway/on Guadalupe/pets
My wife and I went to the pickle festival at the fairgrounds, and this location was perfect. Could walk to the fairgrounds and downtown is a 5 minute drive. The condo was homey, clean, and perfect for our weekend getaway. Carrie was very friendly and responsive, couldn't ask for a better host. Highly recommend.

2 Bdr 2 Ba Condo Near DWTN/UT
We needed a place close to campus for a long weekend. This condo was perfect. Clean, comfortable beds, enough hot water, quiet. It’s a third floor unit (walk up) on the alley side. No long list of checkout instructions. Very plug and play. We would absolutely stay there again.

Splendid Lake Travis Island Condo
I had a wonderful stay while on a work trip at Obichukwu Joshua’s condo. Directions were easy to follow for parking and check-in. The condo was clean and nicely equipped. The building is in a beautiful setting along the water with a nice pool area.

Large Condo Near Downtown
So close to everything! Quiet and spacious!

Rustic Comal River Condo at River Run
Different unit but we’ve stayed at the property another time and love the location. Easy walk to downtown, Landa Park and we joined the gym Das Rec for a month, great value. Fun to watch the activity on the Comal and the golf course from your balcony. The unit itself has comfortable furnishings, well stocked kitchen, patio had lounge chairs and a dining set, all just as shown in the listing. Saundra was great throughout the process. We would definitely stay again.

River Retreat with Balcony View
Great location, Natalie generously let us check in early and made sure our place was ready. Location is very close to downtown New Braunfels and Gruene. Space was well stocked with cookware, spices, cooking oil, coffee and bedding/towels

River Run Retreat on the Comal
This place was perfect for a girl’s trip. Parking and access to the unit was so convenient. The elevator was a plus for us. It was easy to get to and very peaceful and quiet. It was fun photographing deer on the ground in the afternoons. We loved our stay! Can’t think of one negative thing to say.
Quick stats about vacation rentals that are kid-friendly in San Marcos
Total rentals
60 properties
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$50 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
3.8K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
50 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
30 properties allow pets
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10 properties have a pool
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