House in San Antonio, TX
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Historic House on San Antonio River and Mission hike and bike trail. Our casa is right next door to one of San Antonio's five mission's, Mission San Juan Capistrano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are on the San Antonio River and the wonderful newly renovated hike and bike trail that connect all the Missions. Skip rocks on the river, watch the sunset or curl up in our comfortable, charming home. With extensive grounds, nestled on 2 acres, we have a real 'getting away from it all' feel while still being conveniently located to all of San Antonio's best attractions -10 miles to The Alamo- 3 miles to grocery stores, restaurants, a movie theater and shopping!
History: The main portion of the house was built 1890ish and then the rest was added in the late 20s. All the land to the south of the home used to be owned by the Southwells. It was a pecan orchard. The river portion to your west was cut in the late 50s in order to move water out if downtown more rapidly and prevent flooding. The river to the east is the original river remnant and has incredible bird life. You may also see coyotes and wild hogs on the river. It is rumored to have been a stagecoach stop and even a brothel.
Keywords: homey, cozy, comfortable, updated, historic, convenient, inspiring
History: The main portion of the house was built 1890ish and then the rest was added in the late 20s. All the land to the south of the home used to be owned by the Southwells. It was a pecan orchard. The river portion to your west was cut in the late 50s in order to move water out if downtown more rapidly and prevent flooding. The river to the east is the original river remnant and has incredible bird life. You may also see coyotes and wild hogs on the river. It is rumored to have been a stagecoach stop and even a brothel.
Keywords: homey, cozy, comfortable, updated, historic, convenient, inspiring
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of San Antonio, TX
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsUnique property with historic charm and beautiful surroundings. The house is well-equipped, comfortable, and has artistic decor throughout. Great location for exploring the Mission Trail and riverwalk. Highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
To say our stay was enjoyable is an understatement! We came to San Antonio for our son’s AIT graduation at Fort Sam Houston. This place was a wonderful quiet respite for our family visit with our soldier. The location and surroundings made this historic house a destination. The house itself was a living museum, with thoughtful decor displaying interesting artwork and antiques. A moment to live in a yesteryear setting, stepping back in time listening to old records. Many wonderful memories were made but a favorite was playing cards sitting around a western leather table and chairs. I appreciate the host sharing this historical gem experience with others!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
This spot was amazing!! Full of history, style and charm- pure San Antonio. Ten out of ten for my family! My daughters were enthralled with the loft and the terrace overlooking the fig trees, and there were books and reading nooks galore. The plunge pool was a big hit, as well, and there is a swing-set. We loved having easy access to the river trails and the atmosphere felt very old-school, in the best sense. Esmerelda's Mexican restaurant was within walking distance and had the BEST breakfast. While my older children loved the home, we did have to exercise vigilance in regards to our toddlers. There are steep stone stairs and a small pond behind the house. There is a rooster on the property, but the hostess thoughtfully supplied sound machines in each room. She was responsive and kind, and I think she truly values the saying "Mi casa es su casa." Highly recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
I loved the location; we walked to the mission and to a park nearby; the house was decorated so uniquely; the pool was relaxing and there was so many places to sit and admire the outdoors.
6 / 10Average·Apr 2023
The interior of this VRBO is very creative & fun. The owners spent a lot of energy on the decor. Unfortunately, our visit was tarnished by the caretaker’s dogs, barking & howling all night. It was waaaay over-the-top. At 3am, my wife suggested we move to a hotel. In the morning, I spoke directly with the caretaker. His response, “No English”. When I spoke decent Spanish, he acted confused? Like clockwork the barking & howling continued...each & every night. Train horn, motorcycle, the neighbor's dog (1/3 mile away, across the river), a bird in a tree....basically every little noise at night triggers "dog hysteria" & it takes a solid 20-30 min. to calm back down. If your VRBO cannot provide the basic necessity of a reasonable quiet-time (10pm-8am) you are at the wrong price point. Too bad, if not for the poorly trained pups, we would have had an entirely different experience here.
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(170 Ratings)
Unique property with historic charm and beautiful surroundings. The house is well-equipped, comfortable, and has artistic decor throughout. Great location for exploring the Mission Trail and riverwalk. Highly recommended!
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