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The Library - A Hill Country Cottage

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Property grounds
DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Marcos, TX
  • Place, Texas State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bobcat Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, San Marcos River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Library - A Hill Country Cottage

Welcome to Mosaic! A collection of boutique cabins nestled in the heart of the Hill Country.

With all of this peace and quiet it's hard to believe you're just 12 minutes from Texas State University, downtown San Marcos and the San Marcos River.

We hope the blanket of stars at night and the stillness of the Hill Country leaves you feeling rejuvenated and content.
We are tucked away in the Hill Country, surrounded by dense forest and a blanket of stars at night. These boutique stays are perfect for anyone who wants all the privacy of the outdoors coupled with the convenience of being close to town.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Texas State University. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a patio in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with patio, sofa bed and DVD players
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes by car from San Marcos River and 12 minutes from Meadows Center for Water and the Environment
The Library - A Hill Country Cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Marcos cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

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
  • Unit size: 893 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

HillCountryRanch78666_158535

The Library - A Hill Country Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

indrani g.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an absolute delight and the place was clean and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really cute and really rustic! Very clean cabin and the hosts provided all necessities!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann C.

it was fun to stay outside of san marcus where it felt you were way back in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jess M.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a beautiful, fun place to stay! Eclectic style, quaint, quiet and super cozy! Ryan was an amazing host, very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023