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BEST of both worlds...Historic home in the heart of downtown San Antonio!!

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Best of Both Worlds! Come enjoy our Historic Home in the heart of San Antonio.
Enjoy the SA city skyline from your front porch!
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near River Walk
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Living area

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • Place, San Antonio River
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry B. González Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, River Walk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 Private Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

BEST of both worlds...Historic home in the heart of downtown San Antonio!!

Come enjoy historic "Basse House" built in 1883 located in the heart of downtown San Antonio! Our home sleeps 6. Two plush queen size beds, plus one twin daybed with twin trundle. Single bathroom with hotel quality towels, comfy dining room seating for 6 & living room with basic cable & wi-fi, fully stocked kitchen to create a simple meal, complimentary coffee maker with free coffee & bottled water, plus microwave, full size refrigerator, oven, and central AC/Heat. Walking distance to historic Alamo, Riverwalk, restaurants, the Alamodome, and more! Please contact host for details.

• Enjoy this historic, quiet, safe Lavaca neighborhood...one of the oldest in the city
• Private yard with fully fenced in yard. FREE off street parking pad for 1 car. Two public parking lots 600 feet from home. Lovely tea sipping porch with great views of TOWER OF THE AMERICAS & city skyline
• 5 min car ride by UBER/Lyft to new Henry B. Gonzalez CONVENTION CENTER (or 10 min walk), 15 minute walk from our front door to the famous RIVERWALK, historic ALAMO and more!
• 5 minute walk to LA VILLITA, lively S. Alamo Street, HEMISFIAR PARK, & numerous restaurants/bars the locals enjoy
• H-E-B grocery store, ATM & gas station 5 minute drive from our home
• 5 minute walk to ALAMODOME
• One stop light away from major highways (I-35 & 281)
• 14 minute drive to San Antonio International Airport & SA Zoo, 24 min drive to SEA WORLD, 30 min to Fiesta Texas!
• Additional cleaning/laundry services available (see welcome book)
• Sorry, NO pets/NO smokers/NO parties. Primary guest must be 27 years or older to rent this home. Government issued photo ID required before check-in.

Be our guest and make this vacation distinctly your own!!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome. House is not baby proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Government photo ID required for primary guest before check-in.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-19-13500145
Property # 881336vb
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
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

About the area

San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, this holiday home is in the city centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Alamo, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Market Square and North Star Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alamodome or Frost Bank Center.
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San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

  • San Antonio River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tower of the Americas - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • River Walk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Alamodome - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 2 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kimpton Santo Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chart House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tenfold Rooftop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dean's Steak & Seafood - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪CommonWealth Coffeehouse & Bakery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST of both worlds...Historic home in the heart of downtown San Antonio!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BEST of both worlds...Historic home in the heart of downtown San Antonio!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST of both worlds...Historic home in the heart of downtown San Antonio!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST of both worlds...Historic home in the heart of downtown San Antonio!!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is BEST of both worlds...Historic home in the heart of downtown San Antonio!! located?

Located in Downtown San Antonio, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Yanaguana Garden and Playground, Henry B. González Convention Center and San Antonio River. River Walk and Alamo are also within 15 minutes. San Antonio Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

windy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! Michelle was amazing at communicating and answering questions. The house had so much charm, was clean and comfortable! It was close to everything. We walked to the Alamo and the riverwalk easily. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thanks so much Candice! You were a 5 star guest and we would be happy to welcome you back anytime. We appreciate your kind feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation getaway

The location was wonderful. The housing was great for a getaway and made our stay work really well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lesa beth t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business in San Antonio

Such a great place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Historic Home

A place with character and personality. The location is great, quiet with a short 15 minute walk to Riverwalk, Alamo, Alamodome, and convention center. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
THANK YOU John! It was a pleasure hosting you and we welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Walking distance to the convention center. Michelle is very responsive and accommodating. I would recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

Historic Home a Perfect '10'

This house scores a perfect ‘10’ on the Home Away/San Antonio checklist… Convenient (and free) parking; immaculate interior; lovely wood floors; historic adobe walls. Within a few blocks are delicious Tex Mex and american cuisine (La Panaderia); heavenly coffee and french pastries (Commonwealth); a dazzling, kids-friendly park (Hemisfair); and access to the unsurpassed Riverwalk. Within a couple miles is the Pearl, a restored, early 1900s distillery. Travel a few more miles and discovery an authentic spanish restaurant (Toro Kitchen & Bar).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

James K.

Location,location,location

The house was perfectly located for my meeting at the Convention Center. The owner, Michele, was very responsive. On the other hand, the house is 130 years old. This makes it quaint and gives it character. The central air works well as does the plumbing, for such an old place. On the other hand, the door knob fell off when we arrived (owner promptly fixed it the next day), and my wife never could get in the front door (you have to jiggle the deadbolts just the right angle). Since it is so old, there is only one dresser with some drawers for your clothes in bedroom 2 (not in the master bedroom) and a makeshift closet, converted out an old storage cupboard, in the dining room, where you can hang your clothes. Getting dressed in the morning is a naked hike around the house. The windows have external shutters and no curtains, by the way. The "TV" is the most basic subscription of only a few channels, about a dozen, 50% of which are in Spanish and few of which are the usual cable channels. Bring your own movies or your own connection to home. There is no parking on the street and no driveway. You drive up an alley around back, get out of the car, open a gate and park on the back yard, which was pretty muddy when it rained. It's unclear if you then need to get out and pull the gate closed before you go in, or just leave the gate open. After a while, we gave up and left the gate open. Overall, it is clean, well-located and cutesy quaint in its antiquity, but certainly not posh. Know what you are getting and you will find it charming, but a little challenging.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Dear James: Sorry to hear you felt "challenged" in our home. I was surprised to hear the items you listed since I personally checked in with you multiple times during your stay and you gave me positive feedback. I'm glad our primo location worked out well for your conference. We have had numerous 5 stars reviews before yours that point out tons of positive attributes to our historic home (and I do advertise it as "HISTORIC"). I think a modern home/or hotel is best for your future trips. We strive to please our guest on many levels but unfortunately, our hands were tied on this one since you didn't voice your concerns until you were long gone. Wishing you safe, and successful future travels. Take Care, Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This is the 2nd year we stayed at this property for TMEA. It’s so nice to have free parking and a fenced-in yard for the kids to play in! So close to restaurants and the convention center (10-15 minute walk). Highly recommend for a family of 4!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Just as described.

This is a perfect location for visiting downtown San Antonio by foot. The old place has its old time charm and was very clean. The neighborhood felt very safe. Definitely would stay again if an opportunity arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage for Quick Trip to San Antonio

We needed to run to San Antonio for a High School Marching Contest. Not wanting to hit a hotel downtown, but wanting to be close to Alamodome and night life... this was a perfect solution. Entire cottage was perfectly appointed and was able to hit some fantastic restaurants during our stay. Very convenient to night life and all the beds were very comfortable. Look forward to hitting this place next time I need to travel to San Antonio!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

🤗

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint house in a perfect location

This house was perfect for our family of 6. It was walking distance to many locations (tower of America’s, Riverwalk, Alamo, etc) and if you don’t want to walk there are scooters and bikes you can rent right outside the property. Several restaurants, shops and drinking holes within a short walk to choose from. Will be staying here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away form Home

This is a great place to stay in, great location. I would recommend this too anyone. Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

gabre m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

1950ish 2 bedrooms 1 bath, and u have to go thru the main bedroom to get to the bathroom,no washer or dryer. It serves it's purpose for a short trip. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Perfect Location

Extremely comfortable for 1 parent with 3 adult children. Plenty of room to spread out. Perfect location for accessing downtown locations and some fantastic restaurants. Enjoyed it and we all would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya O.

Perfect location!

Close to the river walk, close to south town. It was perfect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie H.

Great Lication & wonderful hist

Michelle is very accommodating and easy to work with. This cute historic home is just a short walk from La Villita and the Riverwalk and is surrounded by some great local restaurants. We recently stayed here for the second time and would definitely stay again. You have off street parking and don’t really need to use your car after arriving.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Very clean. Nicely decorated historic home. Great location for walking to restaurants, river walk

Charming, clean home. Felt safe walking with my family to restaurants and many of San Antonio’s downtown attractions. Owner/manager was responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Miller M.

Great location, great accommodations!!

This property is perfectly located for any downtown stay. It was surprisingly quiet for how close the house was to other businesses. For the price, location and secured parking it was worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

So nice for a family!

This house was closer to the Convention Center than a lot of hotels I stayed at in the past. Much cozier and private when you have kids. It was like our home away from home! And FREE parking?! So nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

Convenient location, excellent communication

2nd time staying here at Michelle’s house! Back for a conference for a second year, I chose to stay here again. Very easy walk to the river walk, the Tower of the Americas and the convention center. Michelle is very responsive and great to work with. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Cute house, wonderful location!

We had a wonderful stay with 2 adults and 2 kids (10 & 14). This house had everything we needed and was perfect walking distance to the Alamo, Alamodome & Riverwalk. There are also several off the path restaurants and bars really close by. It is an old house but that gives it a lot of charm and the house is well taken care of and loved! We appreciated the conservation of what seems to be the original doors and windows. The house has been cared for with its history in mind. It is close to downtown but we felt safe walking everywhere and even after dark. Michelle was wonderful! Would stay here again without question. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

This historical house was clean, with all modern conveniences needed for a fun weekend with friends.

I will recommend this home to anyone visiting San Antonio for business or pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Beautiful, cozy, perfect location

From pre-reservation to post check out our experience was phenomenal! Michelle, the owner, was courteous, accommodating and helpful. The check in and check out was a breeze. The home is beautiful, roomy, well kept and beautifully decorated. Plenty of dishes, linens, pillows and towels. Water pressure was AMAZING! Only kinda weird thing was the bathroom is in one of the bedrooms but that didn’t bother me or my other guests. It’s was just like we were in a hotel except much roomier and less expensive. The on-site gated parking, super close proximity to attractions (less than a 1/2 mile), the airport (15 minutes drive) and dining is perfect. I highly recommend this home for your next SA stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Senecal

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We are Texan's who have traveled the world and lived in several other states but proudly choose to call San Antonio, TX home! We have a love for history, antiques, and historic architecture. Having used VRBO in the past for our own family, we decided to share our unique property with you. Come be our guest and fall in love with this prime location and downtown SA as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

We were blessed to purchase this small piece of history and fell in love with it's unique German architecture, stone caliche walls, hardwood floors, relaxing front porch, and it's fantastic proximity to downtown San Antonio. Something our family has personally enjoyed and we have also enjoyed sharing this with family and friends when visiting our great city of San Antonio. We have plenty of visitor guides, local attraction brochures, and coupon books available for you upon arrival. Enjoy!

What makes this property unique

EVERYTHING is unique about this property, from the antique front doors, red oak hardwood floors, caliche stone walls, tall antique windows, etc. However, my favorite unique item of this home are the small Indian boy and girl built into our caliche stone kitchen wall that serve as protectors of our home. Please say "hello" to them during your visit!

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English, Spanish
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