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3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2

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A living room with a TV, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, dining table, and chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, a black refrigerator, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near San Antonio River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • Place, Joint Base San Antonio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Antonio Botanical Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Witte Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2

Stay right by the San Antonio Botanical Garden in a renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment offering approximately 1,000 sq ft of comfortable living space.

The location is the star here — you’ll be minutes from the San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum, Brackenridge Park and The Pearl, with Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk only a short drive away.

3 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHROOMS
With three private bedrooms and two full bathrooms, the apartment gives families and groups more space and privacy than a typical hotel stay.

The layout works especially well for families, business travelers, military visitors and guests staying in San Antonio for longer periods.

LIVING & KITCHEN
The approximately 1,000 sq ft interior includes a comfortable living area and a fully equipped kitchen with the essentials needed to prepare meals during your stay.

An in-unit washer and dryer makes longer stays and family trips especially convenient.

LOCATION
The apartment is located right by the San Antonio Botanical Garden in the Mahncke Park / Alamo Heights area, putting you in one of the best locations for exploring central San Antonio.

Approximate travel times:
• San Antonio Botanical Garden — 3 minutes / approximately 13 minutes walking
• Witte Museum — 3–5 minutes / approximately 15 minutes walking
• Brackenridge Park — 4 minutes
• Japanese Tea Garden — 4–5 minutes
• San Antonio Zoo — 5 minutes
• Fort Sam Houston — 5 minutes
• The Pearl — 5–10 minutes
• Trinity University — 7 minutes
• Downtown San Antonio & River Walk — 10–15 minutes
• The Alamo — 10–15 minutes
• San Antonio International Airport — 10–15 minutes

Broadway Street and the surrounding Alamo Heights area also offer plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, shopping and everyday essentials nearby.

SHARED OUTDOOR AREA
Behind the building, guests can enjoy a spacious shared outdoor sitting and BBQ area — a convenient place to relax outside or prepare a meal.

PARKING & ACCESS
You’ll have private access to the entire 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment during your stay, including the full kitchen, living areas and in-unit washer and dryer.
Guests also have access to the property’s shared outdoor BBQ and sitting area.
Private parking is available on the property.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
• This is Apartment #2 in the complex (First floor, the apartment to the left of building)
• This is a 100% non-smoking apartment.
• Parties and unauthorized events are not permitted.
• A spacious shared BBQ and sitting area is located behind the building.
• Pets are welcome — up to 2 per stay. Please let me know in advance if you’re bringing a pet. A $60 flat pet cleaning fee applies.
• During your stay, I can connect you with recommended local professionals offering in-home services such as massages, facial treatments and private dining with a chef. Feel free to ask me for details.
• Check-in: 3 PM
• Check-out: 10 AM
• Early check-in or late check-out may be available for an additional fee with advance approval.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4681406
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

San Antonio

Mahncke Park, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, is home to this apartment. Alamo is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Market Square and North Star Mall. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Frost Bank Center.
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San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

  • Joint Base San Antonio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Witte Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Antonio River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 14 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪P. Terry's Burger Stand - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rocco Dining Facility - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bill Miller Bar-B-Q - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2?

As of 6 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2 on 2 Dec 2026 start from £2,053, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3BR by Botanical Garden Near Zoo, Pearl & Downtown #2 located?

This family-friendly San Antonio apartment building is located in Mahncke Park, within 1 mi (2 km) of Joint Base San Antonio, San Antonio River and San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium. San Antonio Botanical Gardens and Witte Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Very clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient and nice.

Area is convenient for travel to Zoo and Riverwalk. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Everything was great about our stay . Finding the apartment was very easy and accessible. Check in was easy as well. It was located nearby all the cool places you go to San Antonio for(riverwalk, museums and restaurants ) Daniel was a great host ! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An excellent apartment!!

When you book online in a city you've never seen you are at the mercy of the travel gods. We happened to get a fantastic apartment! It was clean and comfortable! Centrally localized to what we were doing and easy access to main thoroughfares! I would definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, Quiet, kid and dog friendly

This property was comfortable and clean. We had all the accommodations that our family needed. I feel that the price point was great. Daniel our host had great communication and when he was out of pocket he even reached out to let us know who we could contact if we had a issue. We would definitely stay there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was very nice and the host was great with communication!! They even had bunk beds for the kids which I thought was great, only thing was that it said there was a pool but there was not one there but that’s okay too but would have been nice to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

My family evacuated for Hurricane Ida from Baton Rouge. We decided to make a mini vacation out of the situation. My family of 5 slept comfortably and had plenty of space. The location was close to downtown, the zoo, and the Botanical Gardens.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Alice, I am so happy that you enjoyed my apartment and you were near many attractions. Daniel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas for 10

We agreed to host Christmas for the family this year, since their homes had suffered frostbite to their water pipes. We brought a folding 6-foot table, a tree and all of the tableware to make a feast in our VRBO home. It was a great success.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

San Antonio Experience

This was a very nice property in a quiet neighborhood and within easy access to San Antonio tourist spots. I would definitely stay at this property again. There were some things that need to be corrected: coffee pot does not work correctly as it was never able to fill the pot after an hour of slowly dripping; battery needs to be replaced in wall clock; two slots on toaster don’t work; never could figure out how to set up ironing board (are some pieces missing on the board?); volume and fast forward on tv remote are non existent; drain is clogged in downstairs shower; WiFi password was not included in Welcome notebook. These were minor inconveniences but the property was still a lovely place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Expected Better

For starters, I made several attempts to reach the owner prior to our arrival. I tried getting check in instructions 2-3 days prior, but was told we could only get them on our arrival date. On our arrival date, no email came in so when I called around noon, I finally received them. We felt the listing overrepresented the actual unit. Furnishings were a bit dated. At least one mattress needs to be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Hello Gil, due to security measures we do not give out any check in instruction prior to check in date and having guest check in before check in time (cleaning is still getting the properties ready for arrival and are not given the time needed to get it 100% clean). We have recently changed mattresses due to wear and tear. Hope you give us another chance in the near future, Daniel.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Awful neighborhood, uncomfortable apartment

I sometimes think people leave reviews out of fear of retaliation from the owners, and thus give much higher reviews than a property deserves. As of this writing, all reviews of me have been 5 stars. The communication with the owner ahead of the trip was adequate in terms of frequency, but he never gave me a unit number. So, when I showed up with my two kids after a long drive, I had to call and message him to get a unit number at the apartment building. The neighborhood is awful. Most of the area around the Botanical Gardens has been or is getting updated, but not the 3-4 streets around this property. I witnessed two drug deals while walking my dog with my kids one morning, and yes, I know what I saw. All of the homes nearby are dilapidated and most have aggressive dogs chained in the backyard. On two separate walks, I had dogs break out of their yards and come after my small dog. I had to pick him up and carry him away one of the times because it was a German Shepard that had broken through its gate. The streets are covered in trash and people are illegally dumping in multiple locations. The interior of the property is 'ok' but the bed in the main room is very uncomfortable with a mattress that sags to the middle. You also can't turn on the light in the main bedroom without turning on the ceiling fan. The front door light and lights for the picnic area in the back are never turned off and are bright at night. The people upstairs apparently like to move furniture around all day for some reason. There is a surprising lack of electrical outlets, only one in the kitchen, for example. You can't open the blinds because there is no privacy from the neighborhood if you do. The last straw was when we were home in the afternoon while my child was napping, the kitchen sink started making weird noises and then a horrible sewage-like smell permeated the entire apartment. The smell dissipated after an hour or so, but we decided at that moment to leave one day early. The owner offered nothing in terms of an apology or a refund and messaged me privately to leave him a 5-star review and not to publicly post negative comments. I'll never stay here or near here again and I certainly would never have my kids in this neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2021
Hi Michael, I am so sorry about that you experience was not pleasant. If you would have let me know about the mattress, I would have gotten that fixed the next morning for you as well as the outlets. I have not gotten any complaints of any sort about the neighbors and the neighborhood is in transition, but it is a very quiet and friendly. I have had guest that have stayed more than 6 months to 2 years and have not gotten these sorts of complaints, I can't control over what furniture is being move but guest, but I did reach out to them and asked them to stop moving the furniture and any other items. I also cannot do anything about the dogs in neighbor's properties. I do not know what happened to the sink and the smell because I did send the cleaning crew out the night of your check out and there was no sort of smell, but I did get it checked out as well by our plumber. I am very workable with guest and their needs, and I am not sure if you reached out to Brenda about these issues. I know she would have gotten everything fixed. I did send you her information Friday evening because I was no going to be available the weekend until Sunday morning. I never want guest to feel pressured on leaving an honest review, it is just if there are any concerns that you think I should know it would be better to let me know personally so that I or my team can fix them. We could have discussed some sort of agreement on a refund but since the platform does not inform me when a Review is left. Again, I am truly sorry about the inconvenience you encountered. - Daniel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Comfortable Place to Stay :)

It was so nice to have a comfortable place to stay during our Thanksgiving Holiday. We used all three of the rooms and everyone said that their bed was really comfortable. Though the neighborhood is older, there was a nice area in the back for the dogs to be off leash and it was convenient to a Central Market grocery store and to major streets. It was really nice to have 2 full bathrooms and a usable kitchen! The lock system worked great and we felt like everything was safe :) We hope to stay here again on our next visit to San Antonio. Thanks So Much
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Pretty good place to go play board games and just chill
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Weekend

The property is a little older but very clean. The property manager communicates very well. The location was perfect for our weekend activities at the Alamodome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2023
Thank you Wendy for your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+

We would stay at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

The location of this property is perfect for easy access to the park, nice restaurants, the botanical garden, and not far from downtown. Kids loved the room with arcade game, such a hit to keep them occupied.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Choice - Loved It

Daniel was very responsive and courteous. The condo was clean and well supplied, never saw as much as a single gnat in the unit. The neighborhood is a quiet, well established, prime area. The neighbors were all very friendly and helpful. This is a great area of San Antonio, no issues at all. Maintenance kept the property attended to at all times. Plenty of families live on this street; while there were a few pets running free they were very friendly and happy animals. I recommend staying here and I won’t hesitate to rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Third time I’ve stayed here. Love it. Will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Clean older unit

The floors and bathrooms were really clean, but the stairs and walkways were covered with bird droppings and broken eggs. The unit definitely shows its age and the furniture is old as well. We were good until the tv didn’t work, the roach showed up and the instructions for the Wi-Fi were wrong. You get what you pay for
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Hello Lynn, we are so sorry about the issues you encountered. The maintenance does power wash every other week, but I will let him know to be more thorough with it. We are working on updating all the apartments but with so many guest it is a little difficult. We do get pest control to come every month due to the high volume of guest, I am not sure if you contacted Brenda about this issue, she would have been more than happy to help you out with any of these issues. . The Wi-Fi instructions were not correct because we had recently changed the receiver and modem and didn't get the chance to change it in the welcome binder. Again, we are truly sorry and hope that you give us another chance in the future, Daniel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything.

We enjoyed our stay and the apartment was nice. Problem getting into the apartment because owner did not give us the apartment number or the code for the door lock. Had to contact him to get the information. It didn't take long but could have been a disaster if we had arrived late at night instead of the middle of the afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Sorry, you felt like this was a disaster. But we no longer give the lockbox codes for keys as people misplace them or take them, having to replace locks is not economical, but we do give it out on occasion if the keypad battery dies out or malfunctions. We did provide that code when you called, we are always just a phone call away even in the middle of the night.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location with lots of room

The location was great for us- we weren’t planning to spend all of our time downtown. Easy access to some of the activities on the edge of town and to the river walk. The neighborhood was mainly other apartments. We had no issues or concerns regarding safety. My son LOVED the arcade game in his room. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. Pictures are accurate. Lots of living and kitchen space. We didn’t cook, but the kitchen seemed outfitted well. Only a few downsides- the upstairs neighbors were loud until about midnight each night. Just walking and sliding chairs and things. They were quiet during the day. The master could use a new mattress. It has a dip in the center and my husband and I kept rolling towards the middle into each other. It would be cool if they added a roku to the TV, though there are a few apps available on the TV to watch. A second tv in the master would be nice too, though we were gone most of the time so it wasn’t a big deal. Overall it was a good stay and met our needs well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Hey Jennifer, I am glad you and your son loved my apartment. I am so sorry about the other tenants in the other apartment. I have taken note of the mattress, I did have a Roku on the TV but I am guessing a previous guest took it. We have changed to a Roku TV. Hopefully you will give us another chance to make it up to you. Thank you, Daniel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location

This was a very convenient location to the zoo and botanical gardens. Apartment was clean. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Apartamento espacioso, camas confortables, buena TV y limpieza muy buena
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Setting expectations.

First, Daniel and his staff were great. They checked in with us when we arrived and let us know when they would be unavailable if something came up. With that being said, this is my fare review on rental, area, etc. -Rental: Good shape (not quite the quality you see in the photos), Beds slept well, air/heat worked well, washer and dryer in unit, shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The living room furniture is due for an upgrade or good cleaning. The code entry is nice, but there's no way to security the location with a key lock when leaving, so anyone who may know the codes (owners included), could enter at will when you're gone. The worse part (not in Daniels control) is the ceiling is very thin, so you will hear ever step the above tenants make and if they drag chairs, you will think their about to come through the ceiling. -Location: Convenient, but the neighborhood is starting to make great renovations around these apartments, but have not made it to this street yet. We never had any issues with anyone while onsite, but the area may make certain renters feel uneasy. -Like I said, Daniel is great and most of the above isn't in his control, so for the cost and if you're comfortable with the few things we had issues with, i would recommend the unit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Hello John, I have taken note of all the feedback you have given me. We change the code every week to avoid security issues and my team does not enter the property unless given permission from the guest, just to clear things up about the codes given to guest. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and hopefully you give us another chance in the near future. Thank you, Daniel.

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Levi

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Hello! Iv'e been living in San Antonio for about 14 year now. I love my city! I've been traveling all over the world and know how important it is to come on a vacation and to be able to feel like you are home. I would love to help with any question so feel free to ask :)

Why they chose this property

Located in a green and quite area inside Alamo Heights of San Antonio, right behind the Botanical Gardens and near the University of the Incarnate Word. Apartment is walking distance to the San Antonio Zoo, Brackenridge Park, San Antonio Country Club and only 10 mins drive to downtown San Antonio.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to main attractions like Botanical Gardens, SA Zoo, Japanese Tea Garden and more. Huge backyard with BBQ area.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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