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The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community.

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • National Shooting Complex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Antonio SeaWorld
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Santa Rosa Family Health Center and Westover Hills Lung Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Lackland Air Force Base and 15.6 mi (25 km) from The Shops of La Cantera.
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What's nearby

  • National Shooting Complex - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • San Antonio SeaWorld - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lackland Air Force Base Visitor Center - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Lackland Air Force Base - 24 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 27 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sandra's Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 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.

The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community.

The Retreat is a beautiful luxury home located in a secluded and peaceful gated community on the north west side of San Antonio. The house is nestled among 300 year old oaks trees on nearly an acre of land. The single family home its a one story level and has 4 bedrooms, and 3 full baths. It includes a quiet reading/music area, two eating areas as well as a large bar counter in a large gourmet kitchen. The living room is an open floor plan where large family and friends can gather. The newly remodled large outdoor deck, overlooks an outdoor kitchen with BBQ grill and Fireplace. The house has a large back yard, with a koi fountain and pergola to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The retreat is tastefully decorated and fully stocked with linens, towels cleaning supplies, and laundry facilities that you may need during your stay. The house includes one King, three Queen, and one Full bed / futon in its bedrooms. There are two additional inflatable queen beds for your use if needed. The three bathrooms are complete with shower and tub and fully stocked with all the essentials. There are additional pillows and blankets to keep your and your family at a comfortable level.
Wi-Fi internet is available in the house, and two I-pads are supplied for your use while staying at The Retreat. Many shopping conveniences and restaurans are near by and easy freeway acces all near the house for your convenience. It is close to Lackland AFB, Sea World, Fiesta Texas, and The River Walk is only 15-20 minutes away. There are many shopping centers and restaurants to accommodate all your needs. Movie theaters, bowling alleys, and shooting complex range are all near by too.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Roberto Gonzalez

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small pets welcomed. Fees and deposit required.

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 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Retreat Is Family Friendly Home Gated Community House
Retreat Is Family Friendly Home Gated Community San Antonio
Retreat Is Family Friendly Home Gated Community
Retreat Is Family Friendly Ga
The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community

The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy L., ODESSA

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting San Antonio
Excellent home to stay at with your family when in the San Antonio area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nationals stay
gated property is great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Roderick J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I always look for the positives
Overall the house was very spacious and close to all the attractions that we were there for. But the negatives were, the housekeeping crew did not do a very good job of cleaning. There was an abundance of dead roaches along the walls throughout the house, not to mention all of the live ones that e had to deal with in the kitchen. I was not aware or informed that the back deck was in such a poor state of decay and rot. One half had been repaired but the other side was down right dangerous. I just would have appreciated a heads up about it. The deck was not a deal brea Though, but the roaches almost was. If those minor issues were dealt with, I would definitely rent this house out again. We had more than enough sleeping space for everyone! 8 adults, 4 kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Patty H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
The house was in a beautiful neighborhood. However, we were disappointed with the cleanliness of the house and the old unsafe deck on the back of the house. The house had a stale odor and dirty carpet throughout. There were small rugs placed randomly on the carpet throughout the house. I’m guessing to cover stains. We were too afraid to lift them up. The two bath towels that I selected in the bathroom had small balls of hair on them. The kitchen counters were sticky, there were greasy fingerprints and smudges on the microwave and wine refrigerator. At some point this was a nice home, but it was not cleaned well and needed repairs. When I pointed out some of my concerns, the response was I will let my house keepers and maintenance person know about it. This did not reassure me that things would be taken care of anytime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion with high school friends
We all enjoyed are stay I would definitely use again when back in San Antonio
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla C., Arlington,Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great time and enjoyed the home. The house is spacious and enough room for our group. The beds were comfortable and I appreciated having TVs in the bedrooms. We will definitely look for this property again if we’re in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Definitely coming back to this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The house was beautiful very spacious the back yard was amazing , we will definitely be booking again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry C., Thornton

Liked: Cleanliness
"The Retreat" in San Antonio, Texas
Our family stayed at "The Retreat" during the San Antonio leg of our Texas vacation. The house was perfectly located just a short drive to Sea World which was the main attraction for us. The house met all our needs 9 of us, and working with the owner was an absolute pleasure. When we emailed him a question, we had a response back in 30 minutes or less, he was very responsive. The pictures on the Vrbo website are exactly what you can expect when you arrive. We would definitely rent this house again, no regrets or issues during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ashley M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Complete nightmare- BUGS, DIRT, BLOOD, MOLD, STAINS, DANGEROUS DECK
This was the absolute worst vacation rental I have ever stayed in. The carpet was disgusting, covered in dirt, stains, dog urine, and bugs. There were bugs everywhere. The WiFi did not work which meant none of the TVs worked because the cable and streaming services all ran on the WiFi. We could not use any of our devices. The back deck is extremely dangerous with nails sticking up and lose boards. It’s a drop several feet down if one of the boards were to break and one of us almost fell through. It was terrifying. There were caterpillars inside the house on the carpet. The host told me I would receive a full refund and that he would be firing his maintenance crew, which he then still charged me several hundred dollars. The Coi fish pond was full of algae and stagnant, with no sign of any live fish. All of the plants and flowers in the listing were dead. The gate code on the listing was incorrect causing a huge inconvenience. There was candy stuck in the carpet. There was a pillow with blood stains. The blankets were not soft at all and they smelled dirty. One of the bathroom floors were covered in dark mold around the toilet and bathtub. There were spots across the house that appeared to be dog urine. There were red stains on the carpet. I wish I could attach pictures to this review. I have pictures as proof, including the screenshot proof of the host lying to me regarding the full refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Shelia R.

Horrible mosquitoes bring off ! & Be prepared for cleaning Fees .
The patio is beautiful which is the only reason i book .. EXCEPT IT SMELLS AWFUL .. lingers to the seating area by the entry door to the patio… so awful to the point one of my family members were sick to their stomach and had to go inside due to the coy pond , the water is green and .. fish are in there .. which is awful treatment .. After sitting on the patio for about 5 minutes all the way up my leg/thigh and bottom had mosquito bites .. my whole family’s skin just had bites everywhere we eventually had to go get off from Walmart and also fluid for the torches to keep them away but they were still there .. The patio has loose boards that sink in when you walk which is very dangerous and a major hazards towards the guest , I highly WOULDN'T recommend the patio during summer unless you want to scratch yourself every second .. it’s not pleasant at all .. The patio had beer tops left over from the previous guest .. the bathroom had about 5 used razors which i left on the counter for the owner to see being that’s disgusting and unsanitary .. My body is still very stiff from the mattresses.. being the cost of the rental nightly .. sleeping quality should be of importance to the owner … The trash was left over from previous guest missing trash day which caused us to have no where to dispose of our trash which was an inconvenience being the owner has no trash can in the home so we had to make trash cans by hanging trashbags on the door … only a small trash can in the home .. House also has a plumbing issue we had to manually fix the toilet because it kept rising up after using the bathroom ..The grass was extremely high being the cost of the rental the owner should’ve came before he had guest .. he asked to come the day we were there which was very unprofessional this Vrbo rental was booked way in advance and he knew we were coming …We were also charged for a glass of wine supposedly leftover .. but we cleaned the whole house … seems as if the owner was just looking to get extra money …. Just advice everything isn’t what it seems when looking at pictures .. you will wake up with body aches daily due to the mattress and the mosquitos are literally horrible .. If you can explore other options I advice you to do so.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home in a nice neighborhood
The house was very nice, clean and comfortable. The home is located within a gated community that was easily accessed through great communication with the owner. Everything was well stocked and there are two coffee makers (drip and K-cup). Over all my family and I were very happy and surprised by the over all luxury of the home. We will definitely be back when we have to return the San Antonio area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arturo N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home
This home was perfect for our softball team to stay at. Plenty of room for us and perfect backyard to relax before and after our games. Beds were comfortable and everything was in excellent condition. Location was not to far from the fields we were playing at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat stay
Quiet neighborhood, spacious home and backyard, very relaxing. The fire pit was a great area for us to get together to talk, reminisce, and laugh on the crisp, cool nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet little getaway
We had a great time staying at the retreat. The house is located in a beautiful gated neighborhood that is super quiet. The house is located far enough away from the city to avoid the noise and traffic but easily accessible to all the great San Antonio attractions. Home is adequately stocked with all the things we needed and is very comfortable. Home owner was responsive to any questions that I had. Would definitely recommend to friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Stephanie A.

Great stay
The home was beautiful, location was great. Only issue was house was not the cleanest, counter tops were dirty in the kitchen and bathrooms. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hurication
Nice clean great neighborhood great location only draw back slightly older property but definitely would come back

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Gateway Weekend
Great neighborhood, beautiful home inside and outside. Thank you to the owner for replying to my emails. Love the location. Enough room for everyone and they even have extra mattress if needed. I will definitely stay here again when visiting San Antonio. Muy bonita casa por dentro y por fuera. El vecindario esta precioso. Gracias al dueno por contestar mis correos. La ubicacion esta perfecta muy centrada. Hay espacio para que todos durmieran agusto y hasta tienen colchones inflables por si se necesitan. Claro que me volveria a quedar en esta casa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall First Time VRBO stay
My overall experience was Awesome. This location is perfect for a vacation to Sea World. Only a 15 minute drive. Spring Break was great for my family.

10/10 Excellent

Shawna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Great home for easy commute to SeaWorld. Did have to wash a few dishes before use but nothing we couldn’t handle. There was a broken chair upon our arrival and I was quick to let the property owner know. He seemed unaware and appreciated letting him know. I would recommend this property. The floor plan is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Get Away
Our second time to stay at The Retreat. The house accommodated our group and had plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and Relaxation in San Antonio, Close to All San Antonio Has to Offer
My family of 5 stayed in this beautiful home for an extended period of time. We were able to unpack and unwind in comfort. The home is beautifully appointed with all the necessities. There is an outdoor fireplace, a fire pit area, and an outdoor grill. All the essentials for a relaxing night under the Texas stars. There is plenty of parking in this ultra safe gated community. It a perfect place for an afternoon stroll. My wife took an evening run most nights and felt not only safe but welcomed by all of the friendly neighbors. The house is 15 minutes from Sea World, 25 minutes from Six Flags 30 minutes from the River Walk, and 30 minutes from Lachland, making it an ideal location for vacationers or families coming for military graduations. I highly recommend this property and highly recommend this homeowner. Thank you Roberto!
Stayed 59 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this was an excellent place to stay. We had plenty of room for our big family. It also has a wonderful outdoor space. And a nice neighborhood in a gated community. If I had to complain about anything it would be that the trees just need trimmed above the driveway. But overall we loved the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Aurora L.

THE HOUSE WAS NICE,BUT THE OUTSIDE NEEDED MORE UP KEEP.
GREAT HOUSE AND HOUSE SUPPLIES WERE GREAT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
San Antonio Vacation
The house was located in a gated community. The house and grounds were great. A lot of room and outside deck was wonderful. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed, and close to stores and entertainment centers for children.