Don't miss this fully furnished tiny home community with an established rental track record. An operating tiny home community in Staples, TX, nestled in a peaceful Hill Country setting less than half a mile from the San Marcos River and positioned between Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio, and Lockhart, with easy access to IH-35 and SH-130. The community has operated as both short-term rentals and long-term leases and, under current ownership, has earned over 300 five-star reviews, along with Airbnb Superhost and VRBO Premier Partner recognition. It currently rents primarily on long-term leases — 5 cabins leased with monthly rents totaling $6,200— while 6th cabin operates as an Airbnb, currently rented at $400 per week (approximately $1,600/month), for combined gross monthly income of approximately $7800. Each cabin offers a living room, kitchen, sleeping loft, one bedroom, and one bathroom. The community is locally owned, managed, and maintained, and it is pet friendly. Every cabin is fully furnished and stocked with a complete kitchen (stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and quality cookware), three TVs with cable, and high-speed Wi-Fi (250+ Mbps). A washer and dryer are available in five of the six cabins, and select cabins feature a gas fireplace, coffee bar, and BBQ grill. Each unit has a covered porch and private driveway. The land offers room to grow, with available sites for up to three additional tiny homes — a natural expansion path for a buyer looking to increase income. This is a working, fully furnished investment property with the systems and track record already in place. Motivated seller.
Historic Event Center on 2.189 acres walking distance to the San Marcos River and downtown Staples. Built in 1925, this historic former church building with 4,848 sqft offers distinctive character with long leaf pine wood floors, original oak church pews, chandeliers, a reception hall, bride and groom rooms, with a complete kitchen setup. This property is designed to accommodate 120 guests and includes 1.5 acres of parking. This provides functional space for weddings, receptions, private events, retreats, or community gatherings. Additional improvements include storage shed and separate home on the property in need of repair, offering future value-add potential.
Nearly 60 acres of fertile, productive farmland situated in the heart of Staples, Texas, a charming small community in the countryside of northern Guadalupe County. This well-positioned tract features dual road access from both Staples Drive and Allison Road, with approximately 290 feet of frontage along Allison Road. Portions of the property sit within the Staples city limits, with the bulk situated in the ETJ. Currently under an active agricultural lease and carrying an ag valuation, the land is zoned agricultural and presents a beautiful, open canvas. The location is east of San Marcos and within easy reach of Lockhart and Austin via I-130. Whether you're looking for turnkey farmland to hold and lease or a strategic long-term land position within an established community, this tract merits consideration. Two points of entry, proximity to town, and its mixed city/ETJ status give this property a unique profile in Guadalupe County's land market. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all future uses, development opportunities, zoning regulations, and utility availability.

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Staples is located in Texas. Staples, Texas has a population of 222. Staples is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.92% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 34.89%.
The median household income in Staples, Texas is $67,031. The median household income for the surrounding county is $80,047 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Staples is 58.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 35.4 inches per year, with 0.1 inches of snow per year.