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Urban Elegance Retreat ideal location 5 minute walk to The Pearl, N. Riverwalk

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books, computer monitors
Nestled in Historic Tobin Hill, this 1926 craftsman style bungalow offers a luxurious retreat. Relax by the original brick-clad fireplace or unwind with spa amenities like towel warmers and plush robes. Each room features unique artwork, pristine Casper Memory Foam beds, and blackout curtains for a peaceful experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Urban Elegance Retreat ideal location 5 minute walk to The Pearl, N. Riverwalk

**UNBEATABLE LOCATION, within walking distance to The Pearl with modern amenities**
Experience an extraordinary vacation home unlike any other. This registered historic residence exudes opulent elegance, nestled in the heart of Historic Tobin Hill. Its prime location offers easy access to the Pearl District, St. Mary's Strip, and the North entrance of The Riverwalk. This meticulously remodeled craftsman style bungalow seamlessly combines modern design with timeless architectural elements from 1926.

The space
Step inside and be greeted by an antique door leading you into a living room with charming wood-trimmed columns and an original brick-clad fireplace. Flooded with natural light, this home has just undergone extensive modernization.

Indulge in the captivating allure of San Antonio and relish in the sheer luxury that awaits you at this exquisite residence. Discover the pleasure of returning to a sanctuary adorned with enchanting downtown vistas, where every moment becomes a cherished memory. This lavish abode presents a haven of tranquility, featuring a primary en-suite retreat that epitomizes relaxation and rejuvenation. Immerse yourself in the glass-enclosed walk-in shower, surrender to the soothing embrace of the freestanding soaking tub, and revel in the opulence of double vanities. Embrace this perfect oasis, where unwinding takes on a whole new meaning.

Other things to note.
During your stay, you'll have access to a range of lavish spa amenities, such as a towel warmer, spa robes, and top-quality hair and body care products. Furthermore, each room is equipped with pristine Casper Memory Foam beds, and blackout curtains ensuring a truly opulent and peaceful experience.

Every room in the house is adorned with unique and personalized artwork.

Take a moment to relax and unwind while perusing the mini library, which offers a selection of books suitable for both adults and children.

As one of the few short-term rentals, we provide the convenience of a high-speed electric vehicle charger situated right on the premises.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 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
Property Registration Number STR-23-13500653

About the neighborhood

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San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

  • Alamo - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • River Walk - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Market Square - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Alamodome - 3 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 8 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pegasus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger Boy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Joey's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Chapala Jalisco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shine Coffee - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Elegance Retreat ideal location 5 minute walk to The Pearl, N. Riverwalk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Elegance Retreat ideal location 5 minute walk to The Pearl, N. Riverwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Elegance Retreat ideal location 5 minute walk to The Pearl, N. Riverwalk?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Elegance Retreat ideal location 5 minute walk to The Pearl, N. Riverwalk located?

Located in Midtown, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Methodist Metropolitan and San Antonio River. River Walk and Alamo are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Urban Elegance Retreat ideal location 5 minute walk to The Pearl, N. Riverwalk Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Lovely home in convenient location

We enjoyed our stay at this very comfortable and spacious house. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Great location

Great location, very nice property. We appreciated the little extras like coffee & a few bottles of water. The property manager was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

Great location...and it's for sale!

A very safe and quiet neighborhood, yet a quick walk to the Pearl!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

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

lovely base for "being a tourist" in San Antonio

Super nice renovation of an historic home in Tobin Hill. Very large, comfortable and safe. 2 min drive to the Pearl, 5 min drive to Alamo, main part of the riverwalk.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Birthday Get Away

This is a beautiful home for a quick stay in San Antonio. Great location. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

edie b.

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

Good

Fun
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley N.

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

What a gem!

This property was an absolutely amazing stay. The neighborhood was not only very safe and quiet, it was very close to all the places we were visiting including the creamery and pearl. Couldn’t get any better. The actual accommodations also surpassed my expectations. It extremely spacious. Plenty of rooms with curtains to keep the rooms dark and comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised by the primary bath and towel warmer. What a nice treat! Would heavily recommend and if we return to San Antonio, this VRBO will be at the top of our list to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albessa B.

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

Close to all the tourist attractions

Centrally located and perfect location to get to all the tourist attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH W.

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

Highly Recommended!

What a beautiful and well equipped house. The owners were very responsive and all of our questions were answered within minutes. Even the small maintenance issue we reported was fixed the same day. We will definitely look at this property again next time we are in San Antonio and will recommend to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

BMT Graduation

The home was a great pick for son’s graduation ceremonies at Lackland base. Location worked very nice as home is close to the Pearl district along the river walk so left car behind and got in some steps. About 25 minute drive to the base, 15 minutes to downtown and short drive to airport. Owner has supplied clean and spacious home with everything we needed for our stay there for us including kitchen supplies, games, toiletries, clothes detergent. The master bath is gorgeous. Owner was very accommodating and easy to reach if desired. Wife was extremely happy with the home which enabled us all to comfortably celebrate our families special event.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine LaMay J.

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

Cute spacious home

Cute home and very spacious. Neighborhood is transitioning to a sweet area of town. Perfect walking distance to the Pearl.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann L.

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

Renovated craftsman charm

Beautifully renovated house in quiet historic neighborhood close to the Pearl. Everything was true to listing. About a half hour to the Riverwalk on foot. We rented bikes at Blue Star Bicycle Company on the Riverwalk, and rode to the five missions in the area on a perfectly maintained bike path, it was joyful! The cleaning crew missed the sheets in the master en suite, which is the only thing I can complain about, otherwise the cleanliness rating would have been excellent. All in all a great place to stay if you can’t afford a hotel on the Riverwalk itself, but the Pearl district has so much to offer too, and it’s really close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena B.

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

Air Force Graduation

We enjoyed our stay. The location was close to everything. The neighbors are friendly. The inside is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Great location-Super nice house

Great location for the Riverwalk and Pearl area. 2 King beds! Really comfortable! What a find! Communication with Jason was flawless. Has everything you need with elevated toiletries and comfy well-appointed furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent accommodations!

Great house! Had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Outside pictures are old

The property is nice and pictures of the inside are accurate and looked as listed. The outside of the house pictures does not match the house. The pictures were old and the outside looked a little creepy. The house is very spacious. There are several doors that lead to the outside. Owner was very available and helped when called.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Everything we hoped it would be

The rental property was perfect for us. Everything inside the home was prestige and functioned well. The check in instructions, property details, and local recommendations were all spot on. Jason was an ideal host. Highly recommend and would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicky C.

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

Wonderful home

Property has seen on the pictures. The home was gorgeous, clean & well maintained. We stayed for our son's BMT graduation and it was very close to Lackland, close to the river walk & close to freeways as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koren F.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at the Urban Elegance Retreat. It is located near the Pearl, which was very nice and also about 20 mins from the Lackland Air Force Base. Communication with Jason was wonderful! He responds immediately and was a great host. The property is renovated and the inside is very nice and updated. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable and the rooms and bathrooms were very spacious, as was the entire home. My only suggestions would be to replace the shower head in the master bath because the water pressure was very weak and add some hooks in the bathrooms to hang towels. Also, the hand soaps in the bathrooms were not refilled, they were mostly water. Overall, great experience and we definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

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

Great layout for family/friend gathering

We enjoyed our annual family gathering at Urban Elegance Retreat. The open layout with plenty of seating was an ideal arrangement for easy and comfortable interaction. A well appointed kitchen provided all the utensils, glassware and appliances we needed. Great linens and comfortable beds! Casual yet well planned interior decor. Appreciated the deck and patio in the backyard as well as front porch seating. Easy communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Great space for the family

Traveled to visit son for graduation of Air Force Training. Perfect location from Airport and to Lackland AFB. Great square footage and pictures were accurate to the living space. Thank you for the great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Birmingham, Alabama

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

Mrs. Rhonda Monroe

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Lovely newly renovated craftsman style home. Well appointed, clean and comfortable. Beds and bedding top notch.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Simple pleasures

Came to San Antonio for a simple pre-holiday family get together. The property looked amazing online and it was. 6 adults comfortably living within walking distance to everything. House was larger than I expected from the outside and beautifully appointed. Everything you need is provided and the magnifying makeup mirror alone had my wife sold on the place. Communication with the Hosts was fast and professional and what you want from a property rental. We cannot recommend the place more and plan on returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Great location

Our family visited San Antonio for our son’s graduation from BMT at JBSA. This home is perfect location to many sights. Plenty of space for us all. Super cute home. Owners are very prompt to reply with questions. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

This house was a great location for a family trip. Super close to the zoo, Riverwalk, Pearl and only 20 mins to Sea World. The manager was very responsive and checked in to make sure we had everything we need. The house was lovely on the inside. It was very comfortable for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024