Location: San Antonio, South Texas Plains, Texas, USA (In the Monte Vista Historic District near the Riverwalk!) View Map
Accommodations: Attached Guest Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-3)
Charming and cozy Mediterranean style stone guest house, built in 1926, in the Monte Vista nationally registered historic district with private park shaded by giant live oaks and garden views, large living and dining room, complete kitchen, terrazzo floors, high ceilings with fans, furnished with period European antiques, including a square baby grand piano, herb garden and complete patio with gas grill for your own Texas barbecue.
Ideally located for fast and easy access to everything fun and educational in South Texas; sightseeing, the River Walk, Fiesta Texas theme park, Sea World water park with Shamu the performing killer whale, award winning wineries, Willie and Waylen's Lukenbach, Stock Show and Rodeo in February, Fiesta San Antonio in April, tubing on the Guadalupe river, Texas Wildflower farm, the Zoo, live Broadway plays and symphony at the famous Majestic theater, live musicals and drama at local theaters, Spurs basketball, antique shops and retail malls. Or just relax under the oaks with a tall cool one. A great place to spend precious time.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central air and heat.
- Washer: Shared
- Dryer: Shared
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed: The queen bed is suitable for two adults. A sofa in the living room can be used for a child or there is an inflatable mattress available.
- Convertible Bed: Inflatable full sized mattress is available.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Includes microwave, toaster, blender, mixer, and electric grill.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Catering from Central Market
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas grill is on the patio.
- Deck/Patio: Brick patio with table, chairs, hammock, and benches under beautiful live oak canopy.
- Communications
- Telephone: Outgoing local calls, incoming long distance and local calls.
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Spacious grounds and gardens with ancient live oaks, herb garden, direct access to Trinity University campus and walking trail, Monte Vista Historic District with grand old homes, walking distance to restaurants and shopping. No Smoking or pets please!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is allowed outside on the patio but please do not through cigarette butts on the ground.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Beautiful park-like grounds, the River Walk, the Alamo, Skeet shooting, Zoo, Fiesta Texas and Sea World amusement parks, Sailing, swimming and Fishing at Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe river, shopping malls and antique centers, El Mercado Mexican market, Lots of great Restaurants, Tubing on the river, Wine tasting at award winning wineries, Wild Flower Farm, Wild Animal Park, The LBJ Ranch, Living History Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$625/week
$110/night
Payment by cash, personal US check, travelers checks, money orders & bank transfer
Deposit required for guaranteed reservation.
Security deposit of $100.00 refundable at checkout.
Payment in full at check in.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1992
Why the Owner Chose San Antonio
We lived in Europe for many years and fell in love the the Mediterranean architecture; ancient stone and tile; bright colors of bougainvillea and sunshine. This house in San Antonio makes us feel right at home in Tuscany; close to vineyards of the Texas wine country; the Texas hills and the Gulf of Mexico. We have furnished the Cottage with antiques collected in Europe to add to the old world feel of the house.
The Unique Benefits at this Attached Guest Cottage
The Cottage is uniquely situated close to everything San Antonio has to offer, only 5 minutes from downtown, the Alamo and the fun on the River Walk. It's close to golf courses, botanical gardens and museums. There is something to do everyday in the neighborhood, shaded walks through the Monte Vista Historic District and impromptu neighborhood block parties.
Fantastic supermarket with up scale selections of wine, cheese, bread and meats; imported specialties from around the world. Shop while enjoying a glass of wine. Select Already prepared meals to take
Recently reconstructed zoo offers great fun and activities for the whole family. Kids love to ride the miniature train through Breckenridge park
Around the Olmos & McCullough round-about are great restaurants, shops and gallerias. French Bistro, Italian cafe, Mediterranean and Mexican restaurants, wine bar, and French Patisserie. It's only a f
An old pharmacy and soda fountain converted to a bar and restaurant with live music. Still has the greatest old fashioned milk shakes and malts.
Original Monte Vista Business district restored with great Italian and Mexican restaurants and shops. There is a real hand made Italian Gellateria.
An assortment of great Mediterranean and Japanese restaurants and shops next to the Witte Museum. The Boardwalk Bistro has live music Thursday through Sunday.
Many antique and "junk" stores for fun shopping great surprises. An assortment of Mexican Taco restaurants and Cuban sandwiches.
Voted the best tacos in American by Gourmet Magazine and the Food Network. Breakfast and lunch are served but be prepared for a long line on the weekends. You can call in an order to take out to avoid
Tremendous shopping center with great assortment of restaurants of all kinds, shops and a 12 screen movie theater.
Owner's Map of San Antonio
We are retired and enjoy spending time with our grand kids and being part of the South Texas and San Antonio adventure. We live on site so take special interest in making our house and the Cottage a beautiful place to live and enjoy.
Property Photos
- Cottage is to the left of garages with private entrance. - San Antonio, TX - Texas Vacation Rental
- View of the property from the street. - San Antonio, TX - Texas Vacation Rental
- Cottage living room entry - San Antonio, TX - Texas Vacation Rental
- Cottage living room
- Cottage living room, square grand piano
- Cottage kitchen 1
- Cottage kitchen 2
- Cottage dining area
- Cottage bedroom 2
- Cottage bedroom 1
- Cottage bedroom armoir
- Cottage bathroom 1
- Cottage bathroom 2
- Cottage bathroom 3
- Cottage patio
- Cottage entrance
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