Location: San Antonio, South Texas Plains, Texas, USA (San Antonio) View Map
Accommodations: House with Cottage, 4 Bedrooms + Loft + Office, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
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 and original hardwood floors throughout. The house is furnished with comfortable, attractive period pieces and is child and pet-friendly. It includes a master bath with a separate tub and shower and a half bath for extra guests.
The guest cottage (originally servants' quarters) has been remodeled to include a sleeping loft and full bath but retains its unique eccentricities. The cottage has a studio area that includes a day bed (with trundle), eating area, and cable TV. The bath features the original 1923 pedestal sink and an over-sized glass shower nestled in what was the wash room of the servants' quarters.
The property grounds are large (.28 acre) and beautifully landscaped with a fenced backyard. The setting is perfectly suited for small weddings, family reunions or holiday celebrations. There are multiple seating areas in both the front and back yards with ample grassy areas for eating, playing games and mingling.
The property is located in the Monticello Historic District with houses built between 1920 - 1940. It is within walking distance of Woodlawn Lake, a neighborhood park featuring walking/jogging trail, tennis, playground, swimming pool (in the summer) and lake.
Casa de Abuela is centrally located with easy access to all San Antonio's attractions. 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), and El Mercado featuring famous Mi Tierra restaurant. The San Antonio Museum of Art, South Town art area, San Antonio Missions Historical National Park and world-famous Brackenridge Park are only 15 minutes away.
Brackenridge Park has attractions for children of all ages: San Antonio Zoo, a miniature train, play grounds, trails and streams filled with ducks, geese and swans. The 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 (a one-of-a-kind grocery store with foods from all over the world) and the McNay Museum, featuring permanent and touring collections. When you're ready for a longer jaunt, Fiesta Texas and Shops at LaCantera are a mere 20 minutes away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central unit in the house; large window unit in cottage. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, kitchen, office, cottage.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Two Car Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed: There are 2 double beds in the main house and a double bed in the guest cottage.
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV is available in both the main house and cottage.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The main house has a completely furnished kitchen. The guest cottage has a mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All utensils are provided. The guest cottage includes disposable utensils.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai: The house features a wrap-around front porch that is completely covered with a ceiling fan.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Large grounds (.28 acre) which include fenced back yard, landscaped gardens.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking only allowed on the grounds.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular Rates:
Property ...$175/nt...$1,200/week 2 Night Minimum
Holidays/Fiesta Week Rates:
Property ...$250/nt...$1,700/week 2 Night Minimum
These rates apply to groups of 8 people or less
Any additional persons are $25/person/nt
Cleaning Fee: $80
Check-in is 4:00 PM (unless available sooner); Check-out is 10:00 AM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose San Antonio
My son and I looked in Costa Rica for a home for me and my children and their families to come and visit. We couldn't find one big enough so I built one on the Pacific coast, about 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio Nation Park. I had no idea what I was gettin into when I decided to build a home in a foreign country where I didn't speak the language. Fortunately, I had a guardian angel watching over the project. The house ended up having only a few minor crises that were solved quickly and successfully.
My second property is a wonderfully pristine historic home in San Antonio, TX. I lived there for several years before I converted it to a vacation rental. When it was built in 1923, it was in an area that was the 'in' place to live, a point at which San Antonio was the largest city in TX with 200,000 people. The house had two owners in its first 75 years, and in the closets you can still find woodwork with 3 coats of paint and wallpaper glued to cheesecloth. It is on a quarter-acre corner lot with a remodelled cottage in the back that once was servants' quarters. The house itself has wonderful features like oak floors throughout the house (including the kithen), original woodburning fireplace, butler's pantry, wrap-around front porch just made for sitting on cool summer mornings.
The Unique Benefits at this House with Cottage
In Costa Rica I spend a lot of time enjoy simply being on the edge of the rain forest with all its flora and fauna. The bird watching is great, either from the front porch or while I'm lounging in the swimming pool overlooking the rain forest. It's a five minute walk to one of the nicest beaches in Costa Rica so I spend a lot of time walking the beach where I often still see families of Capucin monkeys. I also enjoy walking to the village and having a beer on the beach or eating at the local eateries.
Owner's Map of San Antonio
I have been (jokingly) called a 'land baroness' and ended up as one quite by accident. I had decided that when I retired I was NOT spending my summers in South TX. I thought about building a summer home in the New Mexico mountains where my son and his family live; he suggested Costa Rica instead. So I ended up building house there and then later converting a historic home in San Antonio Tx in a vacation rental.
Managin two vacation homes has has turned out to a fine second job for me. I love the people that I meet as guests. And I enjoy having my own little 'cottage' industry, with wonderful, dependable people who make it possible for me to continue my career as a business architect and keep these wonderful houses that I love. Guess I'm not a ,land baroness' after all. I love my houses too much to view them as 'property'.
Property Photos
- Casa de Abuela: Craftsmans Style Historic Home and Gardens - San Antonio Vacation Rental
- Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace & Period Furnishings - San Antonio Vacation Rental
- Airy and Light Dining Room featuring Seating for 10 - San Antonio Vacation Rental
- Remodeled Kitchen Work Area
- Kitchen Appliances including Double Door Refrigerator
- Original Butler's Pantry
- Master Bedroom w/ Door to Wraparound Front Porch
- Guest Bedroom with Period Furniture
- Master Bathroom in Main House with Tub and Shower
- Guest Cottage Studio with Sleeping Loft
- Backyard Patio Seating
- One of several back yard seating areas
- Casa de Abuela Backyard and Cottage
- Wraparound Front Porch with Ceiling Fan
- Side Gardens along Vollum
- Front Yard with Gardens
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