San Marcos Explorer: Volume 1

SUMMER 2018

DISCOVER YOUR CITY PG. 4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT PG. 8 YOUR NEXT HOME IN SAN MARCOS PG. 10 RESIDENT TESTIMONIALS PG. 24

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CONTENTS Discover San Marcos.........................................................4 Students First® Program..................................................6 Food for Thought...............................................................8 Your Next Home in San Marcos....................................10 The Junction...............................................................12 The Edge.....................................................................16 The Lodge.................................................................20 Testimonials.....................................................................24 Passport...........................................................................27

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Scover Di SAN MARCOS School’s out, so that means it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some needed downtime! Whether you’re new to San Marcos or have called this great city home for years, here are a couple of things to do for memorable summer fun.

Rio Vista Falls Dam Looking for a fun place to cool off? San Marcos is home to a water playground for kayakers, paddleboarders, tubers, and more! Swimmers will love exploring the deep watering hole, and sun bathers can grab a spot pretty much anywhere along the banks to soak up some rays. Make sure to take advantage of the Lion’s Club Tube Rental in the Rec Hall at City Park where you can float all day, as well as kick it up in the rapids. From start to finish, the float lasts an hour, and there’s a dedicated shuttle to bring you back so you can start the tubing fun all over again.

Float Fest The fifth annual Float Fest will take place on July 21 and 22 at Cool River Ranch, and if you love good music and enjoy floating down the San Marcos River, this event is for you! Two stages will host big headliners like Snoop Dogg, Tame Impala, Bassnectar, Lil Wayne, and lots more. Get all your floating in, then head to either stage when live music kicks off in the afternoon. Don’t feel like driving back and forth both days? Camping passes are included with all ticket prices, but spots are given on a first-come, first-served basis, so get in the day before and lock in your spot. While you can bring your own food and drinks, plenty of vendors will be on site! For more info and ticket prices, visit floatfest.net.

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AWARD-WINNING ® STUDENTS FIRST

Experience

Whether your student is new to the area or a long-time resident navigating the college scene, we want to help them feel at home by providing a quality student living experience at one of our three off-campus housing properties managed by Campus Advantage — The Junction, The Lodge, and The Edge.

A large part of this goal is providing residents with our Students First® Experience that goes beyond free pizza and pool parties, and doesn’t just provide a place to sleep with fancy amenities (although we have those, too). Our nationally recognized program is based on research that shows living in a dynamic and positive environment enhances student success and resident satisfaction.

We pride ourselves in helping our residents achieve greatness in all areas — life, growth, and success. Your student will be part of a dynamic and positive community focused on them.

They can choose from a calendar full of fun events, and take advantage

of resources and workshops to help them succeed in college and into their career. Our highly trained staff offers an unmatched level of service and provides residents with experiences and services designed to meet their needs.

We invite you and your student to visit one of our properties to find out what it means to live as a Campus Advantage resident!

WE CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS’ SUCCESS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE!

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Food

FOR THOUGHT

Railyard Bar & Grill

Grins

Ever heard of Fried Wickles®? This culinary brilliance is a must order — sweet and spicy pickle chips, served with chipotle ranch. Come on! The Cajun Hammy is another good choice — sliced honey ham, melted jack cheese, Roma tomatoes, Cajun honey mustard, and chipotle mayo on a toasted ciabatta bun. On top of other fantastic menu selections — such as the house-made guacamole, the pulled pork chili verde, and the Frito pie burger — you’ll also enjoy free pool tables, darts, pingpong, and horseshoes. If there’s a big game on the schedule, grab your friends for good eats and plenty of flat-screens to cheer your team on to victory!

This restaurant has been an iconic staple in the San Marcos dining scene since 1975, and is owned and operated by two Texas State graduates. Grins’ reputation for serving world-famous hamburgers is solid, so any one you order is going to make your taste buds smile. Go for the classic mushroom and Swiss, or kick it up with the jalapeño popper burger served with bacon, sliced jalapeños, and cream cheese. Of course, don’t forget a side of their Texas-sized onion rings — sliced, thick-cut jumbo onions made fresh on the spot! The menu is full of other great items, including lots of daily and lunch specials and homemade desserts.

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Contents Summer 2018

Rhea's Ice Cream

Pie Society

What better way to cool off in the Texas summer heat than with a cold sweet treat from Rhea’s? Their ice cream selection is off-thecharts good, especially because everything is made in house with the freshest ingredients.

Check these flavors out — goat cheese and raspberry jam, Earl Grey and vanilla, circus animal cookie, strawberry Nutella, avocado coconut, caramel sea salt, and more! Plus, you can enjoy it in a cup, waffle cone, cookie sandwich, milkshake, or on top of a hot brownie (courtesy of Root Cellar Bakery).

Need a perky pick-me-up? Order a shot of handcrafted espresso over your favorite ice cream flavor.

Got a hankering for a New York–style slice — or two? Check out Pie Society, where you can explore an extensive list of fresh ingredients to build your own pie suited just for your palate, or take the signature pizza route for a one-of-a-kind flavor experience. For some sweet heat, try El Diablo: spicy sriracha, roasted chicken breast, grape tomatoes, red onion, pineapple, and fresh cilantro. Or, take it to the next level with The Enlightenment: Brussels sprouts, bacon, mozzarella, red onion, Parmesan, honey balsamic reduction, and garlic-infused extra virgin olive oil. And don’t forget their calzones, sandwiches, and salads are just as deliciously legit.

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YOUR NEXT

Home

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IN SAN MARCOS

A EN AR S DR U AQ ING R SP

C O N V E N I E N T LY L O C AT E D O N 3 B U S R O U T E S !

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“I’VE LIVED HERE SINCE AUGUST AND THE MANAGEMENT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT G R E AT ! T H E Y G O ABOVE AND B E YO N D T O H E L P YO U W I T H PROBLEMS. THE TWO-BEDROOMS ARE VERY S PA C I O U S A N D YO U B A S I C A L LY H AV E YO U R O W N LIVING ROOM.”

Nicole L. 12

Where work meets play, and feels like home.

At The Junction, students find the perfect balance between work and play. Our pet-friendly community is located just off Aquarena Springs Drive along the Bobcat Shuttle route. Surrounded by wide-open space and outdoor amenities like our sand volleyball court and basketball court, you’ll never get bored. Plus, our unique Fitness On Demand studio offers hundreds of workouts to choose from, so those campus hills will feel like a breeze!

109 West Ave. San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 353-2234 junctionsm.com

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“I LIVED HERE UNDER PREVIOUS MANAGEMENT AND WAS A LWAYS G I V E N T H E R U N A RO U N D. H OW E V E R , FROM WORKING WITH THE NEW MANAGEMENT, THE COMPLEX HAS GOTTEN SO MUCH BETTER.”

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“ G R E AT P L A C E A N D A G R E AT L O C AT I O N AT A R E A L LY GOOD PRICE. MAINTENANCE IS QUICK, AND YO U C A N ’ T B E AT THE BUS ROUTE...”

Kayley R.

Exceptional service that goes above and beyond.

With a fully furnished apartment, residents can bask in the perks of a full-size washer and dryer, free internet and cable, wood-style flooring, and more. Conveniently located near Texas State and right on the Bobcat Shuttle line, catching a shuttle to campus is no problem. After class, kick back with a dip in the resort-style pool, get competitive at the full-size basketball court, relax in the spa, or take your fourlegged friend over to the brand-new dog park to burn some energy.

1740 Old Ranch Road 12 San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 355-6683 theedgesm.com

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VISIT US OR SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY AT

THEEDGESM.COM

" A S FA R A S S T U D E N T L I V I N G G O E S , T H E S E A PA RT M E N T S A R E WO N D E R F U L . YO U G E T A LOT O F. . . A M E N I T I E S W I T H O U T PAY I N G T O O M U C H F O R I T. M Y FAV O R I T E T H I N G S A R E T H E FA C T T H AT I T I S O N T H E B U S L O O P , T H E S TA F F A R E R E S P E C T F U L A N D T I M E LY , A N D T H E U N I T S A R E C O M F O R TA B L E . . . "

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“I LIKE LIVING H E R E . G R E AT AMENITIES, PRETTY GOOD PRICE, AND I LIKE THE ACTUAL A PA R T M E N T U N I T. PRETTY CLOSE TO THINGS AROUND TOWN AND THERE’S A SHUTTLE SERVICE TO C A M P U S T H AT ’ S N O T T O O FA R AWAY. ”

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A student’s place to study, play, sleep, and repeat.

Enjoy a furnished apartment home within a close-to-campus community of endless amenities for the ideal student living experience. No need to worry because we have free highspeed internet for those late-night assignments, and when you need to relax, take a dip in our resort-style swimming pool, entertain your friends in the barbecue grilling area, or get competitive on our basketball court.

1975 Aquarena Springs Dr. San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 649-4046 thelodgesm.com

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“ T H E PA S T M O N T H S I ’ V E L I V E D H E R E H AV E B E E N N O T H I N G B U T C O M F O R TA B L E . T H E S TA F F I S I N C R E D I B LY HELPFUL. I’M SURE WITH THE HELP OF THE LODGE, I’LL BE LESS STRESSED.”

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Taylor B.

Rosy P.

Kristin C.

THE LODGE

THE EDGE

THE JUNCTION

"I've been living here for three years now. I've always recommended it to my friends and what has always had my heart was the salon.

Great place to live. The management has always been there for me even for the tiniest of things and the people in the front office are lovely."

"Great place to live! All maintenance requests were completed in a timely manner and the front office was always really nice and professional.

I would have stayed longer if it wasn't for the fact that I was transferring schools!"

"I think the maintenance does a good job at responding and the office staff are so nice and helpful! I really enjoy living here, great parking and location, it's a perfect size for the amount of people. Love it all!"

Summer Our 2018 tips

Nikky D.

Jogil R.

Caryn O.

THE EDGE

THE JUNCTION

THE LODGE

"Great hospitality. The staff members were able to completely answer all the questions. They were humble and polite toward their clients.

Affordable price with excellent facilities offered to the residents.

I would recommend The Edge apartments at San Marcos to future residents as well."

"They let me resign for a great price two years straight. Staff is always friendly and helpful, areas are well kept and clean."

"Been staying here for two years. This is a quiet neighborhood and quite a strategic location.

The management staff is always helpful.

Maintenance requests are usually attended to within two days.

Highly recommended accommodation!"

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Your passport to

SAN MARCOS 3 Simple Steps

TO SAVE BIG:

109 WEST AVE., SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 (512) 353-2234 | JUNCTIONSM.COM

Tour Completed

STEP ONE Tour all of our San Marcos properties in one day STEP TWO

1740 OLD RANCH ROAD 12 SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 (512) 355-6683 | THEEDGESM.COM

Tour Completed

Sign a lease within 48 hours of touring STEP THREE Receive a $200 gift card!

1975 AQUARENA SPRINGS DR. SAN MARCOS, TX 78666 (512) 649-4046 | THELODGESM.COM

Tour Completed

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