San Antonio Vacation Rental house

Historic Home w/ Cottage, Garden - Military Disc

Description House, 2000 sq. ft.,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Amenities village, pool, garden, pets considered, air-conditioning
Shirley Linde
210-343-0613
575-377-1731
Speaks: English, Spanish

Photos and Description of the San Antonio vacation house rental House - 3 bedrooms/1.5 baths sleeps 6 - 8; Cottage - Loft/full bath sleeps 2 - 4

Casa de Abuela includes an authentic 1923 craftsman-style home and remodeled cottage north of downtown San Antonio in the up-and-coming Deco District. House architectural features include large wrap-around porch, high ceilings, arched windows, butler's pantry, gas fireplace, original oak floors throughout. The house has central AC/ceiling fans and is furnished with attractive, comfortable period pieces. The guest cottage (originally servants' quarters) has been extensively remodeled. It features living area with daybed and eating area, sleeping loft, and full bathroom with oversized glass shower. It has a large AC window unit and ceiling fan. The grounds are large (.28 acre) and beautifully landscaped with a fenced backyard. They are perfectly suited for weddings, reunions and parties. There are multiple seating areas in both the front and back yards which accomodate large groups of people. There is also ample lawn area for eating, entertaining, etc
San Antonio house rental - Casa de Abuela-1923 Craftsman-style Home & Grounds

Casa de Abuela-1923 Craftsman-style Home & Grounds

San Antonio house rental - Wrap-around front porch with ceiling fan

Wrap-around front porch with ceiling fan

San Antonio house rental - Living Room w/ gas Fireplace

Living Room w/ gas Fireplace

San Antonio house rental - Large and Airy Dining Room

Large and Airy Dining Room

San Antonio house rental - Guest Bedroom

Guest Bedroom

San Antonio house rental - Master Bath w/ Tub & Shower

Master Bath w/ Tub & Shower

San Antonio house rental - Remodeled Kitchen Work Area

Remodeled Kitchen Work Area

San Antonio house rental - Master Bedroom w/ Door to Front Porch

Master Bedroom w/ Door to Front Porch

San Antonio house rental - Back Yard and Cottage

Back Yard and Cottage

San Antonio house rental - House w/ Wrap-around Front Porch

House w/ Wrap-around Front Porch

San Antonio house rental - Backyard Patio

Backyard Patio

San Antonio house rental - Backyard seating area

Backyard seating area

Location: Texas < USA

Nearest Beach: beach at 120 Miles
Car: necessary
Casa de Abuela is centrally located with easy access to all San Antonio's attractions. The property is located in Monticello Historic District within walking distance of Woodlawn Lake, a neighborhood park featuring jogging trail, tennis, playground and lake. Downtown is 10 minutes away where you'll find attractions like the Alamo, River Walk, Children's Museum, San Fernando Cathedral (active since 1731, it's the oldest active sanctuary in the US). The San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio Missions Historical National Park and world-famous Brackenridge Park are only 15 minutes away. Brackenridge Park has many attractions for children of all ages: San Antonio Zoo, play grounds, trails and streams with swans. A miniature train makes several stops in the park and at the Witte Museum which features the HEB Tree House for children. From the park you are minutes away from HEB Central Market (one-of-a-kind grocery store) and the McNay Museum, featuring permanent and traveling exhibits.
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in San Antonio, Texas

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Additional information about rental rates

  • All rates are for entire property, house and cottage. Two night minimum stay.
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Fees

Cleaning:
$80

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in San Antonio, Texas

Property Type:
  • house

Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • village

Theme:
  • family
  • historic

General:
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • restaurant dining guide
  • security system
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • accept credit card
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • blender
  • spices
  • iron & board

Living Room:
  • fireplace

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Tub, Shower, Master Bath
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Guest 1/2 Bath
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower, Guest Cottage
  • The master bathroom is located in the main house and has a separate tub and shower. It has been completely remodeled and redecorated. The main house also has a half bath for additional guests. The guest cottage bath features the original 1923 pedestal sink and a modern, over-sized glass-enclosed shower nestled in what was the wash room of the servants' quarters.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 12 people
  • Master Bedroom - 1 Double, Master Bedroom
    Guest Room - 1 Double, Guest Bedroom
    TV/Bedroom - 1 Double, Guest Cottage
    Cottage - 1 Double, 2 Twin/ Single, Guest Cottage
    Office - 1 Double, Guest Cottage
  • The main house has two formal bedrooms with double beds, a TV/bedroom with a double futon, and a small office with a double futon, which can be used for extra guests. The master bedroom has a door which opens on to the front porch for brunch or simply enjoying spring breezes. The guest cottage has a sleeping loft with a double futon and a day/trundle bed that can accommodate two additional guests.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • books
  • books kids
  • toys kids

Outside:
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garage
  • outdoor grill
  • 9 garden chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • communal pool

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered

Local Activities:
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • roller blading

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • cooler large

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • pond
  • recreation center
  • theme parks
  • water parks

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • live theater
  • outlet shopping
  • sight seeing
  • water tubing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • synagogues
  • winery tours
  • zoo

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in San Antonio, Texas

Rating
1 out of 5

Not a happy customer

mandysc79 Hartsville, SC
Review Submitted: October 5, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
We paid the deposit for this house b/c the pics were beautiful. However when we arrived, maintenance people were there working and said it would be another 2 hours before they were done. They had the water heater out and were working on some "complicated" repairs, according to the maintenance guy. The neighborhood is less than desirable and the living room at the front of the house smelled like old dishwater. The grass had not been cut. We called the property manager who was very nice and expressed our concerns to which she said she understood there were things wrong and that she had tried to take care of them prior to our arrival. However, when we contacted the owner about a deposit refund, she hung up on us. Very unprofessional!!!! Will stick to hotels from now on. Not sure if this was a one time thing, or not, but it has definately left a sour taste.
Owner's Response: I have been offering Casa de Abuela as a vacation rental in San Antonio, TX, for over two years. In that time period I have received countless complements on the house, the property and the neighborhood. This is the first time guests have refused to stay for any reason whatsoever. This review contains several misrepresentations of the facts that I would like to clarify.

First, the guests arrived in San Antonio early, several hours prior to check in time at 4PM. My property manager talked to them while they were still at the San Antonio Airport to inform them that electricians were at the property repairing a problem. When the guests arrived at the house around 1:30, the electrician let them in as a simple curtesy. Unfortunately, my property manager did not made arrangements to meet them in person, not realizing that the electrician would not have finished by the time the guests arrived. If she had, she would have been able to again explain in person the problems that were being repaired. And by the time the guests called her to let her know they weren't staying, they were not interested in any explanations that she tried to make.

The property is in an historic neighborhood that is attractive and safe. The neighborhood is featured annually in a citywide 'Parade of Homes' and visited by thousands of people who enjoy the historical ambiance of the 1920's. And I personally lived there for several years before I converted the property to a vacation rental and loved the ambiance.

When the guests called me on 10/5 to request the return of their deposit, I did not hang up. After I ascertained what the call was about, I informed the gentleman that called about my policy not return deposits if the reservation is not cancelled two weeks before the arrival. Then I reiterated that I had clearly stated that the deposit was not refundable if they did not cancel by 9/15 in the emails I exchanged with the woman who made the deposit. When he insisted, I simply repeated my statement; I did not hang up until he ended the conversation.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 5/6
Rating
5 out of 5

Casa de Abuela

Rob & Cyndi Indianapolis, Indiana
Review Submitted: March 22, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
What a beautiful historic home. It was so perfect to have a home where we could go and relax, cook out and sit in the back yard and talk. Our family was there for a Military graduation and we had family in and out over the 5 days we were there. Everyone loved it. For the price you can't beat this. You have eveything at your fingertips, close by to shopping, restaraunts and downtown. Easy to rent. Only recommendation is to put your car in the two garage nightly.
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Great Vacation Home!

Review Submitted: August 11, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
Beautiful home. Close to all attractions and highways. With 4 adults and 3 rowdy children, it was nice to spread out in this spacious house rather than be confined to a hotel. We lacked nothing during our stay and would consider renting again if given the opportunity to visit SA in the future. Thanks to Shirley and Rebecca for their willingness to help in any way.

I would highly recommend Izabella's Mexican Restaurant down the street (breakfast and lunch only.) Huge meals at a great price! Much better than some of the other commercialized restaurants downtown.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

The house worked our great!

KHill Keller, TX
Review Submitted: July 31, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
We had a blast! The house was wonderful. It was so nice to have to kids playing in the back yard instead of sitting in front of the tv at a hotel.

The property was very clean and I would recommend it to a friend. We had 12 people-grilled out the first night we were there and then we were able to eat healthy every night. Very peaceful neighborhood.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC144646 Las Vegas, NM
Review Submitted: June 10, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
Love, Loved this house. Beautiful victorian, details and home touches added to the comfort level. The guest house was perfect to have the kids on their own so the adults could sleep. The yard and BBQ avail also were appreciated. Also,the location to downtown and the river walk was a bonus. Hope to stay again!!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
 

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