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

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Formal living room with fire place and large tv

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Roberto Gonzalez

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Small pets welcomed. Fees and deposit required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks. Hill Country Golf Club and Anne-Marie Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Friedrich Wilderness Park and Amber Creek Community Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Dub Farris Athletic Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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San Antonio, TX

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 - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 26 min drive - 28.6 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community.?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat Is A Family Friendly Home In A Gated Community. located?

Set in San Antonio, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Rosa Family Health Center, Westover Hills Lung Center and Baptist Emergency Hospital - Westover Hills. Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Hill Country Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Billy L., ODESSA

18 Mar 2024

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

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.

2 Nov 2023

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

Nationals stay

gated property is great

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike O., Overland Park, KS

5 Apr 2018

Nice Property. Owner has thought of many little extras for your stay.

Owner has added lots of nice amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

30 July 2014

Nice Home

Very Nice House in Quite Community, Would Stay Again

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tracey v.

19 Nov 2015

Shawn & Tracey

This was a great property, very nice and clean. Back yard was perfect for grilling out and dogs loved it.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

17 Mar 2017

Nice and roomy home with a great yard for kids.

Property was roomy and the location was great. Very close to Sea World. The home was large enough for 11 of us and very well stocked. We had a great week.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

26 July 2021

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

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

Ryan W.

17 Mar 2018

Great Experience

House was great for our needs.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

6 July 2021

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

Awesome

Definitely coming back to this property

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vinson G.

4 July 2016

Great Family Weekend!

Property was great and met the needs for all of our families that stayed. Plenty of space inside and outside for all to enjoy. We were very pleased with the home. Also, it was indeed very close to Sea World, and the drive to other parts of San Antonio (ie-Riverwalk, missions, Doseum, etc.) were not bad at all. Thanks for a great few days!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn M.

15 Mar 2017

We had a wonderful time with our group of 12 at this beautiful property!

The house was beautiful and well kept! Everything inside was clean, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The backyard, fireplace, grill was an awesome hangout for our big group! A few things could use updating like the iron, coffee maker but other than that everything was perfect! In a nice neighborhood with plenty of restaurants, grocery stores within 5-10 minutes. In a great location to easily get to Six Flags, Riverwalk, etc. Would definitely recommend, as well as stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

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28 Nov 2020

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

19 June 2015

The Retreat

This rental was better than expected! Pictures did not do it justice! 6 adults and 5 children stayed without any problems. Sea World was less than 15min away. Lots of restaurants close to the house. Felt safe and secure the whole stay being in a gated community. Neighbors were friendly. Thank you so much!! We would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Larry C., Thornton

29 June 2021

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

"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

8/10 Good

Janet B.

4 May 2018

San Antonio Family Reunion

The house was a perfect size for a multi-family reunion. The kitchen was well stocked with needed equipment. Our only complaint was the state of the backyard and deck area. The yard had not been mowed, the patio furniture was dirty and had the stuffing coming out, and the deck had damaged boards in quite a few spots. With those repaired, it would be a wonderful yard to enjoy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

17 Apr 2014

Great house and great location.

My family and I stayed here for a long weekend in April. The house is very well-kept and is in a beautiful neighborhood. The split floor plan was great as a one story because we have 2 young children, and they each got their own bedrooms. The air conditioning worked very well which is a huge plus in Texas. Sea World was only about 15 minutes away. Also, we got pizza delivered to the house with no problem. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking to stay close to Sea World or Fiesta Texas especially if you have children. The house is beautiful and shows that the owner cares about his property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

RON P.

29 Aug 2016

Nice bones, but needs TLC.

Pro's - Nice area, gated & quiet subdivision, easy to get to various highways, and shopping. The house layout and yard is great for large groups. The air conditioner wasn't working properly but Roberto was extremely quick to respond. Con's - I read previous reviews, as recent as a month before our trip, that the place was clean and well maintained. We did not feel that was the case at all. The decking had numerous holes (some large enough to sprain an ankle), the swing by the fish pond was totally ripped, the cushion on the lawn furniture were dirty (as well as the furniture itself) and the stuffing was coming out so much I thought it was an animal sitting on the chair. The inside of the house was dusty & dirty, refrigerator, microwave, and stove light/fan cover was VERY dirty.... to the point of I wasn't sure if the sheets had been changed. Needless to say I loaded the dishwasher & did laundry before I came in contact with anything. The dining room chairs had the plastic shipping covers draped over the sides - instead of just taking the extra time to remove. I rented numerous houses through VRBO and this was the most disappointed I've been. Just needs some serious deep cleaning & maint!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

6/10 Okay

Roderick J.

26 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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.

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Karla C., Arlington,Tx

19 July 2021

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

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

Patricia A.

1 July 2021

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashley M.

26 June 2021

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

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.

17 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

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

8/10 Good

Jesabel C.

10 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Excelente

Muy bonita casa y el dueño super atento

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

25 May 2021

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Roberto Gonzalez

I purchased this property in 2005 with the intentions on making it my retiring home. I designed and installed all the outdoor features of this home during the 8 years I lived in it. I spend the last 8 years making the Retreat a paradise to enjoy with family and friends. I come from a large family (11 siblings) and have many family members that visited me during that time. The retreat offered us the perfect gathering pace for family groups. Now I want to share my house with visitors to enjoy what The Retreat has to offer.

Why they chose this property

I bough this property because it was in a secluded gated community where the hustle and bustle of the city can be forgotten, but still be near a large cosmopolitan city like San Antonio.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, safe, and peaceful. Perfect for family gatherings.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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3 bathrooms

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