Location: Bulverde, Hill Country, Texas, USA (30 min. to Downtown SA & Riverwalk-near all best attractions)
Accommodations: 3 story House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Just 18 miles due North of San Antonio-- enjoy both San Antonio and the Hill Country--great homebase is a convenient drive to all the best attractions in the area--the famous Riverwalk, the Missions, great San Antonio museums, fabulous shopping and dining, many fine golf courses, Six Flags, Sea World, and all the city's best activities. Also close to the beautiful Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake natural areas for hiking, fishing, canoing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, sailing, boating, waterskiing, birdwatching. Easy, scenic drives to popular Hill Country towns of New Braunfels (home of Schlitterbahn Water Park), Gruene, Wimberley, Fredericksburg, Boerne and more--wonderful places to shop, visit local wineries, antique, dine and explore.
Three story 6000+ square foot architect designed home is private, spacious, totally unique, and beautiful--your own secluded nature spa/resort! Large home has 5 luxurious, well-appointed bedrooms with views, and 4.5 baths. Two living rooms, dining room and breakfast room, gourmet kitchen, 3 bars, gameroom with custom pool table, library, wine room, laundry room. Covered outdoor balcony-deck off dining room is in the treetops, and looks down on sparkling pool and waterfall. Spacious, serene master suite has private patio and amazing bath--2 person Jacuzzi and large walk-in spa steam shower, all in marble and onyx.
Elegant contemporary rock home has luxury touches and amenities throughout, with wonderful views of extra-large pool, gardens and Hill Country. Lush, shaded grounds create a green oasis, with multi-level stone walkways and patios around property. Huge, ultra-romantic private pool with swim-through waterfall, waterbenches with views of the hills, and diving board. Hand painted tile and stone patios around pool with tables, seating, fire ring. Torchieres provided around pool to light at night for an extra dramatic atmosphere. Property is great for stargazing -- float in your private poot at night and contemplate the stars!
Spacious, light-filled rooms have interesting architectural details at every turn. Our guests say the house has the WOW factor, and is better than the photographs show! The property has been published in San Antonio Express News Designer Home Spaces pages. A glamorous, private getaway--yet close to all the best visitor activities in the area!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: central a/c throughout home
- Washer: inside home's beautiful laundry room
- Dryer: in laundry room
- Linens Provided: fine bed linens and luxury towels provided
- Off Street Parking: Three cars maximum
- Wood Fireplace: wood fireplace with wood
- Beds
- King Bed: high quality king bed in master with great garden views
- Queen Bed (4) : high quality queen beds in four bedrooms/ each with a view!
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : two twins in one bedroom along with queen size futon
- Convertible Bed: queen futon in same bedroom as two twin beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Large flat screen TV with DVD player in living room. Big screen TV in media/game room with DVD and VCR. Master bedroom and secondary bedroom have TV with DVD. All 4 televisions throughout house have satellite TV with HBO
- DVD (4)
- VCR (4)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath: large oval 2 person jacuzzi in master bath with additional walk-in marble steam shower with 2 seats for a true spa steam shower
- Private Pool: Gorgeous 50 ft. long swimming pool with diving board, 9 ft. deep--3 ft. deep at shallow end. In-pool benches and swim-through waterfall arch. Sit in pool and see great long distant views of the Texas Hill Country! Hand painted custom tiles and smooth natural riverstone decking all around pool. A fabulous private resort feeling! Torchieres around pool to light at night for a wonderful, romantic atmosphere.
- Sauna: Walk-in marble temperature-adjustable steam shower with 2 benches. Create your own spa steamroom.
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: one-of-a-kind hand painted tile in gourmet designer kitchen-charming breakfast room and full dining room with deck overlooking pool.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: cooking and serving ware and utensils provided-full set of designer dishes, glasses, barware & flatware for 12 people
- Refrigerator: with automatic ice maker and ice water
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: local catering is available upon request
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: new gas grill on treetops deck overlooking pool--right off dining room
- Deck/Patio: great partially covered private deck overlooks pool and hill country views
- Balcony: 3rd floor balcony looks down on treetops and valley-a thrilling view!
- Communications
- Telephone: unlimited long distance in the US only
- Free Long Distance: free long distance in US only
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wi-Fi throughout house
- Other Amenities
- One-of-a-kind art home with many interesting living areas! Staying here is a fun experience! Home is spacious, friendly, contemporary with antiques and art. Location is perfect balance between country and city--a wonderful Hill Country retreat atmosphere yet very close and convernient to San Antonio and surrounding activities. 4 acres to hike and great hilly area for walking, jogging.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: dogs allowed, but must be well behaved and clean! Great large shady fenced yard next to house. Pet deposit is required, refundable with no damage. Large dogs must stay outside in dogyard.
- Smoking Not Allowed: smoking is allowed outside only--ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING INDOORS or deposit will not be refunded
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Property is ideal location for experiencing all of the Hill Country delights--just a short drive (30 min) to San Antonio and it's many attractions. 30 minutes to water features of Schlitterbahn, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Sea World, Canyon Lake, and tubing the Guadalupe River. Close to many public golf courses-(closest is 10 min. away),upscale shopping, and dining. Close to popular towns of Boerne, New Braunfels, Blanco, Wimberly, Gruene, Only 75 miles to Austin. One hour to famous Fredricksburg, Pedernales Falls, Marble Falls, Kerrville and Hill Country areas--Excellent home base for a complete San Antonio, Austin, and Hill Country experience--convenient to all!
Rate Details (In U S Dollars)
Rental Rates-$485/weeknights $565/Fri,Sat,Sun. $3355/week.
NO MORE THAN 10-12 PEOPLE IN HOUSE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
To reserve -- deposit of 500.00 refundable after check out
Cleaning fee of $200.00
House is not child proof and has multiple levels and stairs
SWIMMING POOL IS NOT FENCED--SUPERVISION ON CHILDREN IS REQUIRED
House is not handicap accessible Pool not heated
WINTER ESCAPE SPECIAL --- JANUARY & FEBRUARY 20% OFF
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Private 50+ ft. Diving Pool & Waterfall - Bulverde Vacation Home
- Front Entry - Bulverde Vacation Home
- Sky Room--largest living room with sweeping 20 mile views of Hill Country - Bulverde Vacation Home
- Game Room has custom pool table, card table (with chips), bar and large TV
- Gourmet Kitchen with handpainted tile mural
- Living Room with fireplace and large Flatscreen TV--satelliteTV throughout hous
- Garden Path to villa-like landscaped grounds
- Master Bedroom suite overlooks pool & garden
- Master Bath with 2 person Jacuzzi & walk-in steam shower--all marble
- Bedroom- upstairs 3rd floor All 4 guest bedrooms luxuriously appointed
- Dining room--attached covered deck overlooks pool--dine in the treetops!
- View of Hill Country from most rooms in house
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Julie , San Antonio, Texas
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from guestbook--" Thank you for allowing us to use your fabulous home for the weekend. The spectacular view is amazing! We are all ready to move into your lovely home! Hopefully in the near future we can enjoy another stay at your beautiful home." The Eades
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(from guestbook) "We felt very honored staying in your home this weekend. Our trip started out with Schlitterbahn as the main event, and ended with your home, providing us with great times and wonderful memories. It's been an irreplacable time in our lives. Much gratitude and thanks for the memories!" The Smiths
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(from guestbook) "Thank you for sharing your exquisite home this weekend! During the raining we enjoyed quiet moments with our friends and memories that will last forever! The views and the pool were fantastic!" The Ewers
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(from guestbook) "Let me first start off by saying how absolutely beautiful your house is! You started our vacation off wonderfully by welcoming us into town. We enjoyed our stay very much and the kids had a blast in the pool! Thank you so much for letting us stay the extra day. Hopefully we'll see ya'll again soon! The Bice Family, Dallas, Tx.