Vacation Rentals by Owner

Home Away From Home

Guest: New to San Antonio (Alta, Iowa USA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

We were there for our son/grandson's BMT Graduation from Lackland AFB. The house was perfect! There were 6 of us and we stayed 5 nights at the house. The house was very clean and we had everything that we needed. Robin was very helpful before and during our stay. It was a wonderful place for us to hang out and relax when our son was able to go off base. It was also nice to not have to eat out for every meal. Our son really enjoyed the "home cooked" meals that he had missed while at basic. A few of our favorite things to do were going to a hockey game, visiting The Alamo, and shopping and boatride at the River Walk. We also went for supper at The RainForest Cafe... if you have kids who like animals, they would LOVE this restaurant! Our 12 year old twins had a blast there! Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful place for our family to stay! We highly recommend Robin's Nest to anyone who is looking for a comfortable and inviting "home away from home!"

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful homebase for a San Antonio visit!

Guest: Cheeky Librarian (Omaha, NE)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

We had great contact with the owner from the first contact, making reservation and check-in so easy. The property was even better than the photos and description showed, neat and clean, and very accommodating for me and my older mom to stay in. Having the grocery store so close was very helpful. The nearness of one of the main traffic-ways through San Antonio made getting around town easy, no matter what time of day. I would recommend this property to anyone, and hope that I get the good luck to stay here again in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

excellent, excellent, excellent

Guest: Kristy (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 04/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

This home was great. We came in order to see our son graduate Air Force Basic. It was so much nicer than having a hotel room & w/ the amount of ppl we had, we would have had to book numerous hotel rooms, here we were able to all be together. This gave our son a chance to kick back in comfort. We were able to cook & grill, wireless internet was also very nice. Our sons flight actually got Honor Flight & Robin was more than willing to let us stay an extra night, since he got town pass for that Sunday also. Robin, Thank You very much & I only wish you had a property by the Naval Training facility now, as we will be going there in a few wks to see our other son graduate. This home is great, I would highly recommend.

Owner response:Kristy, Thank you so much for taking the time to add a review to my listing. I enjoyed getting to know you and sharing the excitement of your son's exception honor. Congratulations many times over to him!! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family's celebration of this BMT graduation by staying at Robin's Nest. Congratulations on your other son's graduation as well. I wish you and your family much happiness. Robin

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Perfect Home!!

Guest: nessa (byron GA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

Perfect home for my stay in Texas! My family and I traveled from Byron Georgia to San Antonio for BMT graduation and after a 20 hour drive, it was very comforting to arrive at a home that was home away from home! Robins Nest is very clean, well maintained & roomy! The home is located in a quite neighborhood that is convenient to grocery stores, resturants & shopping! Robin is very friendly & outgoing! I love you Robin and if i ever travel to San Antonio again, i will definitely be contacting you about one of your rental home! Thank you for everything! Vanessa and family!!! <3

Owner response:Vanessa, I so enjoyed getting to know you - you are such a special person. I thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review about Robin's Nest. I am so thankful that both Robin's Nests are so close to Lackland AFB so that I can play a small part in the joyful reunion that many families have after an eight week BMT separation. I hope to see you again soon. Many blessings to you and your family! Robin

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Charming home and owner.

Guest: 2dogBucky (Regina, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/11

Dealing with Robin was a delight. She even had a phamplet available outlining after hour emergency vet clinics which I had to use as one of my dogs ate a large piece of corn cob which was stuck in the intestinal track. The home is very clean and welcoming. The yard is enclosed by a fence so I could let the dogs out and not have to tie them up. The house is in an excellent location and is a short walk away from a large grocery store and various restaurants. The neighborhood is very nice as well, and you feel extremely safe here. I will certainly return to Robin's nest in the future.

Owner response:Paulette, It was wonderful getting to know you, Kathy, and Paul! As well as Camper and Olive. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Robin's Nest. I hope to see you again! :) Robin

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Robin's Nest #1

Guest: Velma (San Antonio, T)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/16/10

We rented this charming house for a family reunion from Sept 9 through Sept 14. We had many guests at our family reunion - the accommodations in this house were excellent. Plenty of room to visit, sleep, cook and everything that we needed was furnished. The patio area was wonderful - excellent place to visit and eat snacks. The house is well appointed and very adequate in furnishings - everything is clean and well maintained. The pictures are accurate as to how this house and yard look The owner even furnished a play pen and high chair for a baby that was along for the visit. I met the owner and she is very sweet and personable. I highly reccomend her rentals if you are wanting a place to stay while visiting is San Antonio and not wanting to staty at a hotel or motel. It is convenient to all of the points of interest located in the San Antonio area. This place is kid friendly for sure.

Owner response:Velma, Thank you so much for the wonderful review of Robin's Nest. It was wonderful getting to know you and Jenny. I am so glad that your family enjoyed spending time together at Robin's Nest Please keep me updated on Zoe. Robin

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place to Stay

Guest: RobinH (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

Had a great experience staying in Robin's Nest. This house is in a great location. Robin is very gracious and easy to work with.

Owner response:Robin, It was wonderful getting to meet you and your family. I really appreciate all the tips your Mom gave me. I am so glad that you had a good time at Robin's Nest and San Antonio. Robin

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Had a great time!

Guest: Alli, Jeremy and Colton (Corinth, TX, USA!!)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

This was my first experience renting for vacation, and what a great experience. Robin was as nice and generous as she could be. We loved the house and felt really at home in it. Had a great time in San Antonio, partly because of where we stayed!

Owner response:Alli, It was really nice to meet you in person. I am so glad that you all had a great time in S.A. Hercules is such a beautiful dog. Thanks and Gig 'em. Robin

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Wonderful place!!

Guest: G man (Dumas, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

Robin, My family, friends, and I had such a wonderful time in San Antonio, and we especially enjoyed our stay at beautiful Robins nest! The location was excellent, since our destination was seaworld, and the home was absolutely perfect! Thank you Robin for opening up your home to us. We will most definitely return to San Antonio for our vacations and we will give our highest recommendations to family and friends that we know who travel to the San Antonio area. Thanks you so very much again. It was a pleasure doing business with you! The Hernandez family, Dumas, TX

Owner response:Gerardo, Thank you very much for the wonderful compliments. I enjoyed getting to know you, and I am very happy that your vacation was all that you expected. I wish your oldest child a very pleasant start to school this fall, and I look forward to seeing you and your family again. Many blessings to you and your family. Robin

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Referring to a friend as soon as I finish this reveiw!

Guest: Another Robin (Colorado Springs, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 04/20/10

Robin's Nest was a wonderful place for my family to stay when we visited San Antonio to see my son Ian graduate from basic training at Lackland AFB. It had all the amenities we needed to feel like we were at home, including a grill for steaks, and a crock pot that Robin made available for pot roast, both requested by Ian. The beds were comfy and the space was more than adequate for the 11 people we had staying there. Ian was happy to come "home" and take a long shower by himself, eat a home-cooked meal, and fall asleep on the couch during a movie. The whole place just feels like home. There's also a grocery store across the street and plenty of fast food and yummy restaurants nearby, and it's an easy, short commute to Lackland for those of you considering Robin's Nest for YOUR child's graduation. Robin is wonderful to work with and made sure our stay was comfortable. I'm hoping my cousin will decide to join the Air Force so we can come back down and stay at Robin's Nest again! Thank you Robin for everything you did to make our vacation so perfect! You rock!

Owner response:Robin, From the moment you contacted me about Robin's Nest, it was a pleasure getting to know you and your family. Thank you very much for your kind comments. Thank you also for the goodies that you left at the house for future guests to use. With Robin's Nest being so close to Lackland, I am honored that so many BMT graduate families decide to spend their special moments at our home. The best of luck to you and your family, especially Ian. I look forward to seeing you again. Robin

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: The Robles Family (Napa, California)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 12/19/09

Robin, Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home. It was so nice to come back with our son Ryan and relax. The location of Robin's Nest was so convenient to Lackland AFB and a grocery store. When Ryan came to the house, the first thing was a hot shower and a home cooked meal. Having Robin's Nest made all this possible. Thank you! Thank you again for making this stay so great. You are so easy and so nice to work with. We will stay here again if Ryan stays at Lackland and will recommend to anyone coming to San Antonio. The Robles Family Napa, California

Owner response:Dear Robles family, I am delighted that Robin's Nest could be a part of your family's celebration. Thank you very much for your kind comments. I look forward to your next visit to San Antonio. Robin

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Guest: The Gordon Family (Eau Claire, WI)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09 Review Submitted: 12/19/09

Robin and family, Our time in San Antonio has been wonderful! Being able to stay here at Robin's Nest helped make that possible. Watching Drew and the many other dedicated young men and women graduate from Lackland A.F.B. was both emotional and inspiring. Coming "home" here afterwards to share a family meal and listen to the stories about Basic Training was exactly what we all needed. Thank you for everything you have done to make Robin's Nest a warm and relaxing place to stay. The Gordon family Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Owner response:Dear Gordon family, It was a pleasure having you spend your time in San Antonio at Robin's Nest. Congratulations to Drew on his honors. I hope to welcome you back in the future. Robin

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Guest: Susan175 (Onset MA)
Date of Stay: 11/06/09 Review Submitted: 11/06/09

Robin Thank you for opening your home for us to stay. My daughter, Renae graduated from BMT Oct. 16th. She loved coming back to the house to just relax, eat homcooked meals and shower alone! The kids loved the house, they said it was like going to gramma's house, clean & comfy. Thank you for having staples and supplies to cook with and the backyard grill got lots of use. If we are able to return we will stay again.

Owner response:Sue, It was delightful to meet you and your family. Your daughter is a very beautiful and intelligent young woman. You must be extremely proud of her. Thank you for staying at Robin's Nest and I look forward to your return to San Antonio. Robin

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Guest: The Hutson Family (Glenwood, AR)
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/15/09

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home with us. We were here for our son Josh's graduation from Lackland. We all had a great time. You had everything needed so we could just sit back and relax. Thanks for all your help with activities we could do while we were here. We enjoyed our stay and if we are ever in the area again, we will see you again. Thanks. Hutson family Glenwood, AR

Owner response:It was a pleasure having your family stay at Robin's Nest. Congratulations to Josh on his graduation. Robin

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Guest: The Gill/Sturgill families (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/04/09 Review Submitted: 10/04/09

We are very proud parents and extended family that came to San Antonio to see our son graduate from BMT at Lackland. Thank you so much for letting us stay at Robin's Nest. It worked out great and everyone could feel all the tender loving care that you and your daughter put into it. The first thing our son wanted to do is to come to the house as soon as he was granted his first town pass after graduating. He decided that he just wanted stay at the house and be with our family the whole day until he had to go back. There was so much more room and much more comfortable than being in a hotel. Robin, I absolutely loved working with you. You were so helpful and sensitive to miliary family issues, etc. We really hope to be back. Thank you!!!

Owner response:Dear Cindy, Thank you for the kind comments. It was a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for your patience in helping me learn lots about the BMT process. I love the pictures that you left at the house - your son is so handsome in his uniform. I am grateful that I got to know you and your wonderful family through this process. Robin

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Guest: The Beck Family (Northern Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/20/09 Review Submitted: 09/20/09

Our family stayed at Robin's Nest while in San Antonio for our son's graduation from BMT at Lackland AFB. The house was clean, comfortable, convenient to the base, Sea World, grocery store and many restaurants. The internet access was appreciated. Robin, the owner, was easy to work with and welcomed us to her home with a bouquet of fresh flowers on the kitchen table. So much better than hotel!

Owner response:Dear Beck Family, I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Robin's Nest while in San Antonio. You were my first Lackland graduate family to stay at Robin's Nest. I hope that you visit again. Thank you for the nice comments. Robin

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/19/09 Review Submitted: 09/19/09

This was our first trip to San Antonio. We are proud parents of our graduating Airman. Thank you for letting us stay. The house was just what we needed to relax and enjoy some much needed family time together. We hope to come back again. The Bible Family

Owner response:It was wonderful getting to meet you. I hope that if you choose to visit San Antonio at another time, that you will stay at Robin's Nest again. Congratulation to your Airman on his graduation. Robin

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/19/09 Review Submitted: 09/19/09

Wow - What an honor to be the first to sign this guest book! We just love visiting San Antonio... especially Sea World. Thanks so much for a great, relaxing stay. We enjoyed our stay here and hope to be back soon. The Dibb Family

Owner response:It was a pleasure having your family stay at Robin's Nest. I am thrilled that you enjoyed Sea World. I look forward to your next visit. Robin

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