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Historic House on San Antonio River and Mission Trail next to Mission San Juan
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
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Explore the area
San Antonio, TX
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park6 min drive
- Alamodome10 min drive
- River Walk12 min drive
- San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Basement Bunk room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Loft above dining room
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Historic House on San Antonio River and Mission Trail next to Mission San Juan
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
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kid heaven!
Events
No events allowed
No events of any kind - no guests of guests!
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside - we have ash trays
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave used beds unmade
Take trash and recycling (blue container) to cans by the garage
Turn up ac units to 80 and turn off all lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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: No events of any kind - no guests of guests!
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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-22-13501404
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
San Antonio
Located in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks. Alamo and Mission San Juan are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and La Villita. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Alamodome. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
San Antonio, TX
What's nearby
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
- Alamodome - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
- Alamo - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
- River Walk - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
- Henry B. González Convention Center - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
- stripes - 3 min drive
- Seven Brew - 4 min drive
- 54th Street Restaurant | Drafthouse - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by margaret walker
We have an insatiable case of wanderlust - we traveled around the world for 6 months prior to getting married. Two teenage sons with the same love of travel. San Antonio is an absolute favorite and the riverhouse is truly our happy place.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with this historic treasure and renovated it to preserve its roots. When we bought the house it needed a lot of love - it had gone to disarray, but after a lot of sweat and restoration magic, it is now a treasure. The original house was built pre1900. The rest of the house was added in the 30s. It used to be a ranch (cows, sheep, goats) and a pecan orchard. There have been whispers of it being a stagecoach stop, brothel and popular spot during prohibition. The ruin across the street is what's left of Berg's Mill. San Juan, the mission next door was built mid 1700s. The ambiance of our property is seductively peaceful - we are so glad the house can continue to enchant visitors!
What makes this property unique
We have a fountain and a pond - our kids love looking for frogs, or feeding the fish. The birding on and around our property is spectacular. In the wintertime, we love having fires in the fireplaces, especially the fireplace in the master bedroom. Our property is surrounded by national park land so we are very secluded.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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