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

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Living area includes leather sleeper sofa, mini fridge, DVD player and Wi-Fi
Relax with a glass of wine in your private patio
Private guest house courtyard with fountain
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10Outstanding
(193 Ratings)
"We absolutely love staying at the Palmers Cottage! "
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10 / 10
Outstanding(193 Ratings)

Cottage in San Marcos, TX

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

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

Amenities at The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of San Marcos, TX


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(193 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We absolutely love staying at the Palmers Cottage!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Great place to stay while visiting my son. A short walk to the square and anything else you may need. Really enjoyed going to Palmers for dinner next door. Ty for a great stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Our weekend stay at Palmer's Guest House was lovely. The house was quaint and cozy. The pictures posted on the VRBO website are exact to how the Guest House looks. Our weekend was filled with wedding events, so our actual time at the house was limited. However, everything we needed to make our stay comfortable was available to us (fresh towels, linens, extra pillows, toiletries, chilled water and coffee). The Guest House was clean and cool upon our arrival. The private patio area was very nice, too. Kristen, our Host, communicated with us immediately upon our booking and she provided her contact information should we need any assistance. A couple of days before our stay, Kristen reached out to provide us with the check-in/check-out process and to let us know that she would send a text on the day of our arrival. She sent the text ahead of our arrival time and our check-in was seamless as was the check-out process. The location of the Guest House was convenient to all of the events we had to attend. A convenience store is right next door, an HEB is within a couple of blocks, and Palmer's Restaurant Bar & Courtyard is steps away. Needless to say, we were very pleased with our decision to stay at the Guest House.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
The place itself is charming, but there’s very little privacy. It’s attached to the restaurant office, so staff were constantly going in and out of the gate, and one morning I woke up to someone watering plants right outside my bedroom window. The location is in a busy area, not quiet, but it is convenient — within walking distance to bars and restaurants. Great if you want to be in the middle of everything, not so great if you’re looking for peace and privacy.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Palmer's Guest House - The Great Getaway in Central San Marcos?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.