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Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards

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Location
Host

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Pool
Barbecue grill
Parking available

Explore the area

San Antonio, TX

Alamodome
‪3 min drive‬
River Walk
‪4 min drive‬
Frost Bank Center
‪5 min drive‬
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards

This is a single-story 1,600 SF residential home with two bedrooms and one bath, a spacious kitchen, living room, dining room, sitting area at the front bay window, and a laundry room with washer and dryer for your use. There is also a private front and back porch for your leisure and enjoyment, as well as a firepit and BBQ grill located in the parking area at the rear of the home that is shared with guests staying in the Warehouse.

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located home.

Have additional family or friends wanting to join you during your stay? Book the adjacent Alamo City Unique Warehouse Loft that accommodates up to 15 guests.

We are pet-friendly. There are two fenced-in yard areas on each side of the home. The neighborhood is very walk-able with sidewalks.

Property manager

Joanna Folz

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We loved having you and yours and hope your stay was most relaxing and enjoyable and we were able to exceed your expectations!! Please set the ACs to 80.

When available, late check-out between 11am-1pm can be requested for $25, or between 11am-3pm for $50. Please let us know if you would like us to check on the availability of either option?

Remember to put the screen door key back in the lockbox. Thank you again. We hope to have you back again on your next Alamo City visit.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Arena District, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Alamo, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Shops at Rivercenter and Market Square. Check out an event or a game at Alamodome, and consider making time for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.

San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

Alamodome - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Alamo - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
River Walk - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Henry B. González Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Frost Bank Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

San Antonio Station - 7 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stanley's Ice Station 6 - ‬10 min walk
‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Teresita's Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards located?

Located in Arena District, this holiday home is steps from Saint Philip's College - MLK Campus and within 3 mi (5 km) of Alamodome and Henry B. González Convention Center. River Walk and San Antonio River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

16 Jun 2025

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

Excellent house for my employees

Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

5 Jun 2025

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

Things went well

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaToya C.

23 Mar 2025

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

Stay in San Antonio!

The property was very clean and quaint, very close to the riverwalk and easy access to the highways.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio L.

30 Mar 2025

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

San Antonio trip

Will book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darren M.

18 Feb 2025

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

Stay in Alamo city

Location was great for our event. We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ROXANA R.

26 May 2025

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

Great location

Place was in a great central location to access major events or places in San Antonio however it was in a sketchy neighborhood but overall clean and decent! Couldn’t get porch light to turn so it was dark ! Front and side yard needed major yard attention! Also it was a bit hot inside Living room a/c dripped water from unit and took a while to cool house down Lastly anything food related that was outside of fridge was invested by sugar ants immediately!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta D.

6 Mar 2025

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

Close to city attractions.

Ideal location for sightseeing. Easy to get around. You can be at river walk and the Alamo in 5 minutes. The area is run down and needs redevelopment.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Autumn H.

20 May 2025

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

Cute House with lots of Space

We enjoyed our stay. The house was very roomy and the kitchen well equipped. The house has mini split units for AC, and the living room one was leaking a little bit, but worked quite well in the most extreme heat. The shower drain was clogged and water stood in the tub while showering which didn't feel super clean and I guess Texas has a problem with those tiny sugar ants because we had to keep everything in the fridge. They got into anything that wasn't in the fridge, including the trash can and dog food which was annoying to say the least.Overall though, we would totally stay here again.If your back cannot handle a soft mattress though, this is not the place for you.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

tiff h.

16 Jun 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute house, but leaking mini split in the living room, mini split didn’t work (blowing hot) in the 2nd room, and grass was to my knees. Owner did not answer calls or messages (until the next day), so contacted VRBO upon arrival. Did not stay due to the health hazard of what appeared to be mold from the leaking in the wall. The back yard is shared with the house behind you, and I had to ask people to move their car just so I could park… other than that, you had to park in the street in the front of the house. Def didn’t want to do that! The neighborhood doesn’t seem to be somewhere I would purposefully stay had I been familiar with the location. The house was super clean and tidy on the inside other than the stuff mentioned.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

10 Dec 2024

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

Enjoyable Stay

Owner was very responsive and I enjoyed my stay. Well maintained and beautiful home! Thanks!

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul e.

29 Jul 2024

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

Great place to stay

Had a great time even had our dog with us and had no problems highly recommend this place

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tracy E.

19 Jun 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Go ANYWHERE else!

Iwill start saying this home has an ant infestation. We first found them crawling on a charging cord in the bedroom and realized they were coming from the wooden floorboards. They were TINY. When we looked closer, there were some crawling on the bed, throughout the rug and in other parts of the bedroom. We found tiny ants and a bit larger ants in the bathtub and crawling up the shower wall in the bathroom. We found an insane amount of Pharaoh ants in the kitchen, crawling the walls down to the garbage can and all over the microwave. Pharaoh ants can bite and they also transmit disease. Having then in a kitchen is one way to make people very ill. We didn't even used the microwave before discovering them because it had food stuck on the ceiling/walls inside. I refused to cook or use any of their dishes because nothing was clean. We were greeted with a bleach stained hand towel in the bathroom that looked like it had blood stains on it. The rugs in the bedrooms had gross stains on them like things had been spilled and never cleaned up. We questioned whether the bedding had been washed after the last guests had been there. Upon entering the house, it has an overall nice look to it, like the pictures, however, you notice the smell of it right away. It's like a musty odor, but different than that. Just unpleasant. Perhaps from the ants, which can give off an odor? Could be anything given the lack of cleanliness. I wish I could add more pi

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

28 Jul 2023

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

Suited our needs perfectly

This older home has been updated but retained its old-world charm. The neighborhood was a bit sketchy but we weren't out at night. There is a very busy street right beside the house All in all it was pleasant get away for two grandmothers raising their grandchildren.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Witchell J., New York

20 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Unsatisfied

When I got to the location it looked abandoned. The grass/shrubs was as tall as me. The inside had cobwebs. Dirt on all surfaces and the laundry machine had a weird smell. My GF and I had to clean the entire house.

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

24 Nov 2023

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

Disliked: Location

Thanksgiving Trip 2023

The property on the inside was amazing. We were scared at the sight of the neighborhood, at first, but then, we noticed that most of the city looked this way. Its run down and lots of homeless people. But, we had zero problems, we loved the place, and the host asked us right away if we needed anything. Everything worked, there was lots of room, and we LOVED the historic feel of the building, and photos of "old San Antonio". The only suggestion i would make and its not a negative, i would have loved to hear more abouf the history of the place as it used to be a library. For example, maybe hang some pics of what it looked like as a library, or a timeline of past to present. Overall, i would def recommend staying here!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Janice K.

24 Jul 2023

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

Close to Downtown

Overall, the stay was good. The neighborhood was ok, but was definitely glad it had designated parking off the street. It was less than 10 min to downtown San Antonio and the Riverwalk. The house was clean but older. It does have a slightly musty smell (think leaving clothes in washer too long). We basically only slept there, did not use the kitchen or tv’s. Beds were comfy and it was nice we each had our own bed. It’s hard to find affordable 3 beds. I would recommend to management mattress and pillow protectors. We did have an issue with the AC; it was left on 62 when we arrived and the units froze up, so it was pretty uncomfortable at times. Again, overall we had a good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

29 Apr 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melani

31 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

13 Aug 2024

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

Love it

I loved it!! Me and my son both

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by Joanna Folz

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Alamo City Former Library Historic Home, Parking, BBQ, Firepit, Gated Side-Yards

Property manager

Languages

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

San Antonio

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Very good

8.2/10

8.0/10

9.8/10

9.2/10

7.0/10

8.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Sara C.

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Tara B.

10/10 Excellent

LaToya C.

Stay in San Antonio!

LaToya C.

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio L.

San Antonio trip

Rogelio L.

8/10 Good

Darren M.

Stay in Alamo city

Darren M.

8/10 Good

ROXANA R.

Great location

ROXANA R.

8/10 Good

Loretta D.

Close to city attractions.

Loretta D.

8/10 Good

Autumn H.

Cute House with lots of Space

Autumn H.

4/10 Poor

tiff h.

tiff h.