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Awesome home 5 minutes from the Pearl!

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A covered porch with a wrought iron door, a white chair, and a doormat.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a banjo on the wall.
A kitchen with granite countertops, dark cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a grey sofa, and a dining area with a staircase.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase with a railing.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Situated in the heart of the city, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It accommodates 12 guests. Enjoy the patio for outdoor relaxation. Access golf nearby. Explore attractions like Quadrangle and San Antonio Botanical Gardens, along with shopping areas and a theme park.

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Balcony
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • Place, Joint Base San Antonio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Brackenridge Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Brackenridge Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs Guest bath 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Awesome home 5 minutes from the Pearl!





Welcome to Casa Calhoun! A Monterrey inspired two-story casa nestled between

Fort Sam Houston and I-35 in the historic Government Hill neighborhood. 1.5

miles to the Pearl Brewery shops and restaurants, 1.5 miles to the San Antonio

Riverwalk, 2 miles to Downtown San Antonio/The Alamo, 6 minutes to the Henry

B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 14 minutes to the San Antonio International

Airport, 7 minutes to Brackenridge Park, 8 minutes to the Blue Star Arts Complex,

20 minutes to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 20 minutes to the Shops and La Cantera.



This is the perfect home base for you to make new memories while seeing the best

that San Antonio has to offer. With quality indoor furnishings, seamless Mesh Wi-Fi, a gigantic balcony on the second story, an outdoor wood fireplace,and full Texas-Trio propane grill/charcoal barbecue smoker, the house is fully

equipped for your group to enjoy everything from an evening of grilling burgers

and making marshmallows by the fire, to cuddling up inside to watch a movie on

the 55" Smart TV. The house has 5 bedrooms: two bedrooms each with private

bathrooms and queen-sized beds, two additional bedrooms with queen-sized beds,

one bedroom with four bunk beds, and a pull-out sofa in the living room with a

queen-sized foam mattress for additional guests. The beds are outfitted with 100%

cotton high-quality sheets and brand-new Tuft & Needle mattresses (even on the

bunk beds), and the house has a zoned heating and cooling system, allowing you to

adjust the air conditioning or heating on each floor of the house to your comfort. A

Keurig Coffee station, electric tea kettle, and fully equipped kitchen is yours to

enjoy, complete with full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, filtered water, and gas

stove/oven. There is basic workout equipment and a full washer and dryer in the

covered carport, as well as a bonus detached restroom next to the outdoor fireplace

for ease of access while outside.



The neighborhood has been quickly growing since we purchased the property as

our personal residence in 2017, with a few shops and bars within a 5-minute walk

from your front door: Folkores Coffee House serves up amazing specialty coffees

and basic morning brews, Alebrije Bakery has newly opened and is often seen with

a line out the door to buy their fresh breads, pastries, and cookies, Betty's Battalion

is a funky little bar with cheap beer and live music, and Breakaway Brewing

Company, a bicycle-themed brewery will be opening their doors in early 2023! All

of these establishments are 3 blocks away from your front door. There is also a

bike lane that continues all the way down Grayson Street to let you safely ride to

the Pearl Brewery and shops in 7 minutes. Daily or weekly bike rentals are

available at the Pearl Brewery area from Bike World.



Thank you for joining us at Casa Calhoun, and we know that you will love your

time in our charming home.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Heated pool maintenance fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-22-13501228
Property # 3646127vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Antonio

Located in Government Hill, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks. Alamo is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and North Star Mall. Check out an event or a game at Frost Bank Center, and consider making time for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

  • Joint Base San Antonio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stable Hall in Pearl Brewery - San Antonio - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Jazz, TX - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Brackenridge Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Historic Brackenridge Golf Course - 3 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 4 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wen Wah Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Alchemy Cocktail Lounge & Hookah - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome home 5 minutes from the Pearl! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Awesome home 5 minutes from the Pearl!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Awesome home 5 minutes from the Pearl!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome home 5 minutes from the Pearl!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Awesome home 5 minutes from the Pearl! located?

Located in Government Hill, this holiday home is steps from Joint Base San Antonio and within 3 mi (5 km) of Frost Bank Center and Alamo. River Walk and Henry B. González Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Safe, clean and convienient

We were very happy with our stay at the Casa Calhoun Retreat. It was safe and clean. We loved it. It was super convenient to the fair grounds and we never had to fight traffic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Host was very accommodating to our check-in process as we were switching from another rental property. Property management had a very accurate description of the condo as well as the area. Was very impressed with the speed of response to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accommodation was great!

We had a mixed party that needed room to spread out, and areas to gather that was close to attractions as well as Lackland AFB. This property was exactly what we needed! Lots of space, lots of light, great areas to gather and comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sisters & cousins

Beds were comfortable & plenty of room
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

nice house

overall was nice comfort home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Family Reunion

We booked this beautiful 1900 home for a weekend getaway with some of our adult children. The house has been renovated sufficiently and offered the 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms we needed in addition to a modern granite kitchen. The location is perfect for visiting all the major sites San Antonio has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The owner or manager was good - good communication. Place was very old and the outside was in very bad shape. No where outside was clean enough to use. The inside was much better but not super clean. Water pressure and hot water was challenging. No closets to hang clothes. Just extremely outdated on the inside. If I had another short stay in the area I would stay there again if I couldn’t find anything else. The pictures in the listing are a bit misleading. Also the neighborhood is pretty rough - don’t believe the Google search that Government Hill is up and coming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Weekend

Information for arriving at house was shared in a timely manner and had no issues checking in. Check out items were minimal. We had a group of 8 and everyone said the beds were very comfortable. Kitchen is stocked with basic items and coffee tobget the morning started. Bathrooms had plenty of towels and have shower gel and shampoo if needed. Plenty of parking behind the gate for our truck and car. The neighborhood was very quiet though and we saw very little traffic or people walking around. We kept the vehicles parked and used Uber to go out. House is convenient to downtown, The Park at Pearl and the Frost Center.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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