Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!
The classic charm of this eclectic and luxe 1920 San Antonio craftsman home mixed with modern style and conveniences will create a fun, welcoming retreat for your vacation! You will have a blast with your friends or family.
The location can’t be beat! We are centrally located near all of the best that San Antonio has to offer, from the Zoo to the Riverwalk to sporting events at the Alamodome.
The home is directly across the street from the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park so it’s great for adults, families and kids. It’s near Terrell Hills and Alamo Heights.
Adults have a blast with the local restaurants next door.
Kids have a blast in the small pool with mini waterfall and the fun zoo-themed home with cool animal and jungle decor.
You can walk to the parks around the zoo, which include miles of trails and tree-covered park benches, with a miniature train for kids to ride!
The beautiful Botanical Gardens are also right down the street, and the Doseum is about a mile away.
The free Japanese Gardens are also across the street next to the Zoo.
For adults, there is a great barbecue place next door that has great food, drinks and even a playground to keep the kids occupied!
The Pearl, which is a fantastic area with shopping, restaurants, farmer's market and children's splash pad, is 5 minutes by car. In addition, the Brackenridge Golf Course and downtown are all 5-10 minutes by car. The Alamodome is a 10-minute drive away. And the Rodeo is about 14 minutes away at AT&T Center!
The holiday lights on Broadway Street and at Incarnate Word University will wow you! We are very close to Incarnate Word (a half-mile or so). We are not far from Fort Sam.
The spacious and eclectic living room has room for the whole family, and our dining room table is big enough for 8-9 people. We have a classic mid-century modern bar as well. We have games on hand for you to enjoy.
The full-sized kitchen with island includes all items you need, from cookware, utensils, a blender, a coffee maker, coffee and much more.
The bedrooms all include Roku TVs and plenty of pillows, blankets and accessories, such as a sleep machine, to keep you comfortable and to sleep soundly. Our first guests said they slept better than they had in a long time!
Escape into the jungle-like backyard for outdoor fun all year, with outdoor seating, and even a heated small lounge pool! (This is smaller than a pool but larger than a spa.) Our garage has a dartboard, a poker tabletop and a small gathering spot for more fun outdoors.
• We provide travel-sized shampoo, soap and conditioner; dish soap; laundry soap; toilet paper; and one roll of paper towels. • Our coffee maker is a regular coffee maker with a coffee pot. Our kitchen includes a gas stove and all of the pots, pans and utensils you need to cook! We have a blender, wine glasses, and more. We provide coffee! • We have wifi, a smart-tv in the living room, and an alarm system if you wish to use it. • We have a pack-n-play and a high chair available to use. • We also provide a Gas Grill BBQ pit in the backyard, and an outdoor propane heater! • Bonus space (garage) features a foosball table, dartboard and portable poker table top!
We want our house to be a retreat for you in San Antonio.
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Load the dishwasher
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No outdoor music/noises after 10 pm or before 7 am.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-25-13500020
About the area
San Antonio
Located in Mahncke Park, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Market Square and North Star Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Antonio River. Travelling with kids? Make time for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, or head to an event or a match at Alamodome. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Joint Base San Antonio - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
San Antonio Station - 11 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 13 min walk
P. Terry's Burger Stand - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Whataburger - 12 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! on 19 Apr, 2026 start from S$362, 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.
Is Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! located?
Located in the centre of San Antonio, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Witte Museum and San Antonio River. San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Clean and welcoming home. Very quiet - ample parking. Lived the proximity to great restaurants and San Antonio’s attractions.Loved the front porch swing!!
Our family enjoyed every bit of the house! Lori was great and so easy to work with. The house was so cozy and had everything we needed and more. Kids enjoyed the pool, we took advantage of the outdoor grill and spent lots of family time outside and in the garage game room. Can’t wait to come back!
Celina A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
28 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place made us feel right at home. It was very comfortable, very good communication as wellclean and well organized.
We were close to the Zoo and Museums while still having a variety of dining options. Smoke Shack BBQ was delicious and conveniently next door. Plenty of room for my family of 6 and the kids loved the heated pool.
This house had it all — great location, great hosts, great amenities and oh so charming! And spacious! And, I must say, I have not stayed in a more thoughtfully, well stocked VRBO. We would definitely stay here again
A really cute historic home with all the amenities,comfort and charm one would hope for.Great location within walking distance of award winning bbq and the Witte museum. Love the backyard set up!
My family loved the home so much with the comfortable beds, relaxing pool, and convenience to the zoo, restaurants, and the Riverwalk. Perfect vacation for myself and teen grandsons! We all agreed that it beat staying in a hotel hands down!
This was a perfect house for us to stay in with our grandkids and take them to the zoo! We loved the sleeping arrangements and comfortable living area; and, especially loved having a full kitchen for making meals. The back porch area is private and the kids liked being able to cool off in the mini-pool. My only complaint would be that there are several popular bars and restaurants right next to the house and, although we were not bothered by noise, we did get blocked in the driveway once, with all the cars parked on the street. Other than that, great stay!
We spend the weekend to attend a wedding the Witt museum, the house was perfect , location can not be better , very comfortable, unfoywe had very cold and wet conditions to enjoy the patio , we will surely have to return to this place, very nice house, layout and accommodations.
Thank you so much for having us. The property was well kept, super clean, and the whole family was very comfortable. We weren’t in need of anything, every detail covered. Awesome location too. Definitely would recommend and stay again!
We loved our stay! The home was absolutely adorable and had everything we needed! We loved being able to walk to get meals and to the zoo! Next time we come back to SA, we will definitely stay here! Thanks again!
Stayed her with another couple and our 4 year old son. The place had a fun vibe and well decorated. Had all the things we needed to feel comfortable and then some. The pool is little but it totally worked and was plenty of space for the 5 of us to hang out and cool off for a bit. The location was next to some easy activities for kiddos and a few restaurants for some quick food. We had a great time and would def stay here again.
Lori's house was amazing! This location and the house was perfect for our family of 8 people. The bedrooms were spacious, the house was well stocked, and we relaxed in the beautiful backyard every evening. The restaurants nearby are delicious, we especially recommend the Smoke Shack. We walked through Brackenridge Park which is right across the street from the house. Lori is a great host and very accomodating! I highly recommend this property
We loved visiting here to launch our spring break. The heated pool was perfect for the varied weather, and it’s size was perfect for our kiddos ranging from 8 to 4 years of age. The home is a great size and the kitchen had all the cooking and dining gear we needed. Everything in was either walking distance or a quick 5-10 minute drive away, too! Wish the showers/ tubs were better to figure out for water temps, but other than that, it’s a great booking. Wish we could stay longer, and we plan to be back again. We really enjoyed the home!
The home was exactly as it appeared on the listing; a cozy historic cottage.
We walked (2 kids, age 4 and 8) to the zoo through beautiful and shady Brackenridge park. This was a wonderful walk. We also walked to the Witte Museum, Chipotle, ihop, smoke shack. This home was the perfect location.
The pool was amazing for my kids and the back yard was a shady oasis. The mosquitoes and flies were the only nuisances we encountered. **When Lori heard of our issue with the tiny mighty mosquitoes, she bent over backyard to spray the yard herself and also brought us supplies,
The property was well maintained, cleaned and had all the amenities we hoped for...and then some (extra paper towels, trash bags, laundry, soaps and lots and lots of towels). The kitchen was
This property was amazing in so many ways...*If you cook meals, they have a complete kitchen and backyard grill set up ...the chef in our group was even impressed. Much better than most rental places. There are even child safety features on stove. * Backyard pool area is perfect -- teens & adults spent most evenings in clean & warm mini pool with a heat lamp for when you get out in the winter. * There is room for kids to play in yard or enjoy pool with adult supervision.*Game room garage was enjoyed by adults and teens.* TVs in all bedrooms & in comfy family room with lots of seating.* Plenty of eating/game playing space.* House has surprisingly large rooms and ample closet space.* Plenty of beach & shower towels provided.* Overall, home-like feeling with cute decor -- very thoughtfully put together and clean. We really enjoyed the place.We spent a week here and were happy to be at the house in the evenings as there was plenty to do and lots of space for our group of 5. The owners are lovely and got back to us right away.Location was terrific...* several good restaurants within walking distance (next door and across the street). They were not noisy despite proximity. * parks across the street to walk/run through* kid museums literally across the street & playgrounds behind them along with a small zoo.* River walk area a short and easy 8 minute drive away.* Shopping (mall, etc.) 10 minute drive away for the teens & college kids.
The home is very nicely aquainted and in a nice area for dining out. The swim spa was nice but due to some rain we had issues that the host got fixed pretty quickly. One thing that would be helpful to know is that the home is right next door to 2 pretty busy restaurants and so there are cars parked in front of the house all hours of the day and night. There are sound machines in each room to help with the street sounds and they worked great.
We had a great stay in this home that was perfect for our little family. Our boys enjoyed the pool time and we enjoyed the proximity to everything. We walked to the San Antonio Zoo, Childrens Doseum and walked across the street to the Witte Museum. Perfect location and the home had everything we needed. Lori was very responsive and so gracious to us during our stay. She went above and beyond our expectations.
Lori and Chris have a wonderful property and provided us with everything that we needed! Great job!
The home is located 10i mins from downtown in a cool neighborhood with lots of character! The cocktail pool was a great amenity to have after a day at the river walk. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Came to town for a quick girls trip and fell in love with the home. The pictures do not do this place justice. The house is nicely decorated and well kept. The kitchen is fully stocked so no need to bring utensils, dishes, or cookware. There were four of us and there were plenty of blankets and towels. The backyard is the perfect place to relax and hang out. The neighborhood is lively but quiet at night and the early morning. The location is great as there are walking trails across the street and tons of options for food and libations close by. Lori was quick to respond to any question we had and was incredibly friendly. Can’t wait to come back for a longer stay in the future.
Joann B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thank you! It was so great to host you! Definitely hope you all come back to visit.
We love living in San Antonio! Our city is full of wonderful people and amazing destinations. We also love to travel and explore to other cities, and we know how important it is to have a fun vacation. Our goal is to ensure that all of our guests do as well. Restoring and maintaining historic homes is something that is important to us, too, and we love finding historic gems around the city that guests will enjoy staying in.
Why they chose this property
This property, built in 1920, is next door to our favorite restaurant! In addition, the house is directly across the street from the beautiful San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park. As a child, I remember going there often with my parents and grandparents, camping out and barbecuing and riding the old train. The lush background of the Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Brackenridge Park, which the San Antonio river winds through, is a true surprise hidden in the middle of the city.
What makes this property unique
Guests have said our property have very comfortable beds, and they've raved about getting a good night's sleep.
The small heated pool with the waterfall provides a soothing backdrop to a relaxing backyard.
The location of the home is what is key! You are in the heart of the city at Pershing Place and are walking distance to the Zoo, the park surrounding the zoo, and the Witte Museum. Also nearby within 5-10 minutes driving is the Pearl, Incarnate Word, Trinity University, the McNay world-famous art museum, downtown San Antonio, the Riverwalk, Brackenridge Golf Course, the Dooseum Children's Museum and much more! All big attractions like Sea World and Fiesta Texas are about 20-30 minutes away.
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