La Casa-Elegant, Designer Estate-Paradise only 5 Minutes from Airport
This property is an entertainer's dream. Outdoor living spaces, large spacious rooms, steam room, jacuzzi tub, entertainment room with bar and theatre television. The pool on this property is 40,000 gallons, 40 feet by 20 feet. Swim and relax in the backyard outdoor Palapa and sip a cocktail at the bar or relax in the hammock by a waterfall while listening to the 15 foot fountain surrounded by carousel animals. Children will delight in spaces created just for their pleasure. Adults will appreciate this homes eclectic collection of furnishings and art. This is truly an artists gem. This home also comes with optional prepared meals for an extra fee. Property is located in Alamo Heights, close to the airport, downtown, the Quarry golf course and many fine restaurants and shopping attractions.
Property manager
Madeleine Masterson
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Minutes from airport, hot tub, pool, mini golf, game room
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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
Note from host: Must get Pre Approval from management. Additional
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-24-13500231
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
San Antonio
Located in Uptown, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks. North Star Mall and Shops at Rivercenter are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alamodome or Frost Bank Center. Water tubing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Alamo - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
River Walk - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
San Antonio Station - 15 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Bill Miller - 11 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 11 min walk
Jim's Restaurant - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does La Casa-Elegant, Designer Estate-Paradise only 5 Minutes from Airport have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is La Casa-Elegant, Designer Estate-Paradise only 5 Minutes from Airport pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at La Casa-Elegant, Designer Estate-Paradise only 5 Minutes from Airport?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at La Casa-Elegant, Designer Estate-Paradise only 5 Minutes from Airport?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is La Casa-Elegant, Designer Estate-Paradise only 5 Minutes from Airport located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centte, within 2 mi (3 km) of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Alamo Heights and Quick Clinic - Alamo Heights. North Star Mall and Alamo Quarry Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a good time with two families. Young kids had fun playing hide and seek. Manager was great about cleaning the pool before we arrived. Super responsive to questions. Property is dated for sure—if you are looking for luxury or hotel-level cleanliness and niceness, this isn’t it. But if you want to have fun with a lot of character,, it was great.
I have stayed at several VRBO properties over the years, and this one has been my favorite. It is a huge house with space for everyone. It is a convenient location close to the airport in the heart of the city. The house is an eclectic place with wonderful interesting art throughout. There is a statue of Ganesha at the top of the stairs, and interesting Asian art in the upstairs living room. There is a huge pool outside and just a fantastic outdoor covered space with a bar and grill which is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is spectacular, and we were able to cook dinner there a number of times. There are 2 large dining areas. This really had everything we could ask for. If you are looking for a unique and different VRBO stay, this is your place.
We had a relaxing stay and were able to spend quality family time. The location was perfect, we didn't have to drive far for anything! Would love to stay again!
Stayed with kids and grandkids over spring break. This is not your typical rental. There are many cool artifacts and art from around the world. Everything is well stocked and the property manager lives on site, so its easy to get help. The kids loved exploring all the nooks and crannies. The pool was chilly since it was still March, but we loved it anyway! Would stay again!
Great host for a family get together during the holidays.
Every year, the family travels somewhere to be together over the holidays. This year we pick San Antonio. The home suited all of our needs size and amenities. Unfortunately, the weather did not allow us to use the pool or even enjoy sitting out often. But there were plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and our host decorated the house, including a fully decorated Christmas tree. Access to the home was easy. Its location to town, and the amusements of San Antonio was great. I’m sorry. , bathrooms, and our host decorated the house, including a fully decorated Christmas tree. Access to the home was easy. It’s location to town, and the amusements of San Antonio was great. The home is well equipped for a family to stay there and not travel elsewhere other than to take in the sites.
We had an amazing family reunion at La Casa. The property is very unique, spacious, eclectic, in a great location (close to so many things) and so much fun. The pool is huge and the palapa and large porch are great places to kick back and relax. We had an issue with the refrigerator not cooling sufficiently when we arrived so we contacted the property manager about it. She came by to take a look that evening and had a new fridge for us the very next morning!!! We were blown away by her responsiveness and attentiveness. We hope to have the opportunity to stay at La Casa again sometime. We had an unforgettable stay :)
We had girls coming in from all over the country so this was a great location being so close to the airport. The house is eclectic, but it’s part of the experience and we all enjoyed it! HUGE house with a bunch of space and a beautiful backyard with a great pool and palapa. Madeleine was the property manager and she was very responsive to any and all needs. Would do again!
Rachel J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
laurie k.
26 July 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Needs major TLC!
What I liked:
Large House with room to spread out.
Large pool was nice.
Outdoor patio was large and shaded.
What I didn't like:
Decor in the living room was dated and uncomfortable.
Bathroom in primary upstairs suite was very outdated, drawers at the vanity were dirty inside so that we stored everything on the counter. I'm not sure about the other bathrooms.
Numerous drawers didn't open and close without falling off the slider.
The steam shower didn't work and was an amenity that we were looking forward to.
The futon was urine stained which was covered with a sheet. Why are these things not replaced when old, soiled, and worn out?
The TV's only worked for live TV, so we could watch films, kid shows, etc. that were offered on Netflix, Hulu, etc.
The refrigerator stopped cooling correctly after the first night.
While we were there, a repairman came and spent most of the day working on replacing needed parts. It still wasn't cooling properly and the repairman, while polite and wanting to help, interrupted our meals, and the chef we had hired to make several meals.
This issue lasted the entire stay.
Chef Mark was definitely the highlight of our time at the house. He was an excellent chef, personable, and worked tirelessly even though he had to use the bar mini-fridge and outdoor kitchen fridge to help keep food from spoiling.
The property needs a thorough cleaning and maintenance overhaul. Appliances and systems should be tested and working well before guests arrive, not trying to fix them once the house is occupied.
As furniture wears out, it should be replaced. Floors left feet black on the bottom from inadequate cleaning.
This was a great house for our group of 7 adults and 5 children. Everyone really liked the large pool and outdoor palapa. The theater room also got a lot of use. Grocery store and liquor stores and everything else we needed were within 1-2 miles. We were in 4 vehicles and had room for them as well. We were out doing activities during the day and playing in the pool at night.
The property manager was very responsive to my texts, always responding within seconds.
There is nothing I could even begin to not like about this place and stay. From our arrival and call from Madeline to see if we wanted a tour and to ask if we have any questions and when I did text her to ask questions I got answers immediately. The beds were comfortable, showers were great, kitchen was more than fully stocked and awesome, Pool and Gazebo was so awesome didn't want to go anywhere. It was an awesome weekend to celebrate my wife's birthday, I got major kuddos for the weekend, but it was the house that pulled it off.!
We had a fabulous time! 5 adults and 3 children were the core of the party! We celebrated a birthday and a graduation with friends and family participating. Perfect♥️ Would definitely stay again. Thank you, Madeleine!
My wife, daughter, and some bridesmaids stayed at la casa elegante to be near the wedding venue and to have enough space for hair and makeup and dressing before the wedding. The home was unique, and also large and comfortable for everyone to have the space needed and i thank Sheila for being very easy to work with and for sharing this beautiful and unique home with us on my daughters special day.
Overall the stay was good, the pool was the blessing as the kids get to enjoy the water after such a long time. Just had small issues like we had to manage without pack and play though it was mentioned the property has it and there were no body wash in the bathrooms (it was provided after a day but miostly it had water in it and no soap). Other than that we had a good time.
My family enjoyed our stay at La Casa Elegante. It was a perfect getaway to celebrate my birthday and have our kids enjoy to pool. The palapa was a great place to relax. We spent most of our time outside swimming and bbqing. The owner was great and made sure we had everything we needed. Perfect way to end the summer!
La Casa is a nice as the pictures indicate and a wonderful getaway for family groups or friends. We never left the property. The pool, veranda and palapa are wonderful. The house has more than enough area to spread out and enjoy. Sheila is responsive and wants to ensure you have a great stay. I would stay here again!
Our overall experience was good..
We spent the majority of the time outside at the pool.. Outside wise seemed like it was kept up with cleaning wise.. the little cabana area needed to be wiped down and there was things spilled on the floor that seemed to have been there for a while. 1st day lots of leaves/ flower looking things floating in the pool.. pool guy came and cleaned the next day so water was perfect after that..
House itself has a strong odor of old people..
Microwave is just there for show, so we had to use the oven to heat up leftover foods. We were able to use the washer and dryer after asking the owner to access to it..
Owner lives on sight so that was super uncomfortable for us.. She gave us a walk thru of the home, which wasn't the best and something we were not at all use to. . However she was very nice and helpful when needed with a few issues in the home. Overall we don't think the amount of money we were charged was worth it..
Nice home if your into art and antiques.. Pool was honestly the best thing out of the house.. kids had a blast in it everyday, so that's all that mattered
Christina S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Madeleine Masterson
I am the daughter of a military officer who has traveled around the world with my family as my Father served our country. I am also a real estate broker and a mortgage broker. I understand the rental market and also travel around and stay at other property rentals for my design business. I have a personal understanding of a travelers needs.
Why they chose this property
La Casa is the perfect property first of all because it is centrally located in San Antonio. Get anywhere in town in 20 minutes. Have a lot of out of town guests, don't worry, La Casa is only 5 minutes from the airport. But it is also very unique in its decor and layout. La Casa can also provide onsite daily housekeeping service as well as customized meals so you can sit back and relax. The perfect house for entertaining, corporate events, weddings and family accommodations. 'La Casa is su casa when in San Antonio!'
What makes this property unique
What do you get when you mix Mediterranean style with the warmth of Mexico and classic southern hospitality--- La Casa. The pool at La Casa is 40,000 gallons and is accentuated with an authentic Palapa. La Casa has a media room and bar for entertaining. You can hook up your computer and put on a family slide show or host a corporate training event. The rooms are spacious to host many guests or have a great party. Quality beds and linens from Italy make La Casa your resort stay in San Antonio.