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Home in a urban country setting, ideal Winter Refuge

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Exterior
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bracken Bat Flight
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Natural Bridge Caverns
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Bracken Bat Flight and Natural Bridge Caverns. .This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Rolling Oaks Mall and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Schertz Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch - 6 min drive
  • Natural Bridge Caverns - 8 min drive
  • Rolling Oaks Mall - 15 min drive
  • Randolph Air Force Base - 17 min drive
  • TPC San Antonio - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wraptitude - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home in a urban country setting, ideal Winter Refuge


The South Central Texas Retreat is a very private, serene and peaceful refuge in a small gated community. The 1800sf, 3 bed/2 bath home is situated on a 1 acre lot on the edge of the Texas Hill Country and the Edwards Plateau.
We are a convenient 5-7 minutes away from city amenities. A modest 30 minute drive to downtown attractions of the City of San Antonio or the tubing attractions of Schlitterbahn or the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers.
We are less than a 5 minute drive to the Natural Bridge Caverns/Wildlife Ranch and the Bat Cave Conservatory site.
Fiesta Texas is a modest 30 minute drive and Sea World a 40 minute drive.
Boutique cities of Wimberly, Fredericksburg, Kerrville and Boerne are a 1hr to 1hr and 15 min drive respectively through the scenic Texas Hill Country.
Seasonal Festivities in our area include the San Antonio Rodeo and Livestock Exhibition (Feb), Fiesta (April/SA), NCAA Men’s Final Four (April) Valero Texas Open Golf Tournament (April), Randolph AFB Air Show (May), Wurstfest (Nov/New Braunfels) , Windcrest Festival of Lights (Dec), San Antonio Riverwalk Festival of Lights (Thanksgiving until Christmas) and the Valero AlamoBowl (late Dec) plus many more.
Other attractions include the historic Alamo, San Antonio Missions NP, SA Zoo , SA Botanical Gardens, The Pearl Fine Dining and Entertainment District, Morgan’s Wonderland and Gruene’s Live Entertainment.
Our BnB offers a cozy setting for a girls weekend get away.
After a busy day of activities, our BnB offers a quiet, private and peaceful respite to recharge your “batteries”.
The BnB offers comfortable accommodations for up to 6 persons and is pet friendly. We offer a variety of coffees with a Keurig coffee maker. A drip coffee maker is also available. Green Tea is also available with a variety of fruit juices and bottled water.
A selection basket of snacks is made available as well as pastries for the first morning is provided.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the wrap around front porch or covered back patio and enjoy natures views.
The kitchen is fully stocked for any meal preparation or a gas grill that you can grill your steaks/burgers/chicken or salmon on the patio.
Enjoy a bean bag toss game in the back yard to close out your days activities.
The large screen TV in the Living Room offers 60+ broadcast channels, 100+ Samsung Internet Channels and Roku capabilities to view programs on any of your streaming services.
Simple access to the internet by scanning the QR code on the wall of the breakfast area or tent cards throughout. No worry with having the correct password.

San Antonio International Airport is a 30 minute drive and Austin Bergstrom Airport approx 1hr 20 min drive away.
Maps are included in the photo gallery of the many golf courses nearby.

We do not add additional fees. Our listed per night rates are our standard, except State occupancy taxes and the assessed platforms service charge.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Kenneth Archer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Home in a urban country setting, ideal Winter Refuge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 208 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gino V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
My family and I had an amazing time here. Long quiet walks, family dinners and game nights, a true getaway. It was nice leaving the city life to spend some time in the hill country.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
We really enjoyed our stay. House and location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Gathering
We absolutely had a wonderful time! We definitely would recommend this property for a relaxing stay off the beaten path.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank You
We loved your home and had a very realxing & refreshed weekend. It was exactly how I imagined. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aps ‘n’ D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood and well-stocked, clean house
My husband and I stayed only one night with our pups, but, we wished we had more time! The house was inviting and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was very quiet and safe. We loved the porches; just perfect to chill with a cup of coffee. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vrbo We’ve Ever Experienced!
We visited San Antonio to attend a conference, and it was also an opportunity to connect with family and dear friends who live in Texas. The layout of the house was perfect for us. We loved the large master suite. The king bed was quite comfortable. Well-stocked kitchen, clean home, ample games and puzzles, clear communication - these were all things we appreciated about this home and the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
My husband and I came to Texas to explore San Antonio - we had a wonderful stay at The Archers home it was peaceful and relaxing to come back to each day after our adventures. The home had everything we needed to make meals and we loved the snacks and muffins and personalized note we got upon arrival. We arrived after dark and the porch light and a few others were left on which was very helpful and welcoming. The neighborhood is very quiet and we got great sleep and enjoyed sitting on the back patio. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donna & Alfie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The hosts really made the process easy. Directions were great. Check in was super easy. The wifi didn't work but we weren't there that often, so we didn't bother to ask the host to fix it. The place was clean but the walls and windows could use a good cleaning and maybe a coat of paint on some of the interior walls - especially in the master bedroom and bathroom. Otherwise, it was really clean and the hosts went above and beyond to make our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton W.

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce, relaxing spot in the country.
We stayed for an Aggie Ring Dunk celebration since it was close by. The house was clean and the snacks on the counter were a nice touch. My wife got a great picture of the longhorn out back. All in all, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARRY K., Belvedere Tiburon

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfy
We stayed 5 nights for a family wedding nearby. Very comfortable and stocked with needed items. Kitchen easy to cook an actual meal in if desired. AC excellent. It’s in a small gated community of about 6 homes so very quiet and peaceful. Easy check in out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Beautiful house and great location! Owner was very easy to work with. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Home for Vacation
I've stayed in many VRBO's in different states. This home and location is the best I've stayed in. Within an hour of so many different destinations and sights. Five Stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike,karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Crew
This was a fantastic stay. Everything it was said to be. Inviting and comfortable. Relaxing with wonderful inside and out open space. Felt very safe yet was accessible. We were traveling with an 12’ enclosed trailer and parking was not a problem. Hosts were great to work with! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable house
Quiet and comfortable home with a well-stocked kitchen including snacks. The location was convenient to enjoy San Antonio, New Braunfels and Bracken Cave. We received a quick response from the host for a first night question. We will stay again when we visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Our time with Kenneth’s property was perfect! He and his family were super accommodating, and made staying with them delightful. Kenneth made sure to check in with us, was very responsive to questions, and was quick to help with anything we needed to include coming out to the property to help us with some pests wasps starting a new nest. I would 10/10 recommend staying here, and my family will be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
The house and neighborhood are stunning. It was quiet, neighbors are friendly, clean and inviting. Thank you for the personalization of the note cards. That was very thoughtful and sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Haley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
fun trip
had a good night at this house
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay in SanAntonio
We stayed here about 3 yrs ago and it was perfect from the location and size of the home! Well we decided to stay here again while we visited w family nearby. The hosts are awesome with great communication and terrific snacks upon our arrival. It’s nice and private with a huge backyard. We will stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Hosts
We have stayed at the property multiple times and will continue to book with the Archers when we are in the area. We come to float the Comal in the summer and this property is perfectly situated between San Antonio and New Braunfels. You can not pick a nicer back porch to sit on and enjoy your morning coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S., Naperville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Country Home
Very cozy house that was a great place for my family to stay that was very close to the Natural Bridge caverns. Lots of snacks, drinks and coffee provided by owners. Also not a bad drive to downtown San Antonio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ hospitality
Everything you need to feel at home is there. The owners went above and beyond and are great hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melvin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT stay in Texas
The house was great! Convenient location, very clean, everything we expected and MORE. Everything worked - it was the hilite of the trip to a family reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Country Home Vibes
We really enjoyed our stay here! The owners were very hospitable and thoughtful. This home is equipped with everything you will need. Definitely need to come stay here again!! Thanks Mr. Kenneth
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very clean, very hospitable. Loved the home!! Nice quiet neighborhood. 5⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
House was very well kept and had everything we needed. Personalized note upon arrival was such a welcoming and sweet touch to our stay. We only stayed one night (bridesmaid house before wedding) and everything was perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024