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

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • Alamo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • River Walk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Henry B. González Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

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

** Location, Location, Location**
**Coming February 2024, on-site scooter rentals for your convenience**

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 manager

Jason Donner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-23-13500653

About the area

San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, this holiday home is in the city centre. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Alamo, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Shops at Rivercenter and Market Square. Check out an event or a game at Alamodome, and consider making time for San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

  • Alamo - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • River Walk - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Market Square - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pegasus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Flyin Horse Saloon at Pegasus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sparky's Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paper Tiger - ‬13 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Methodist Metropolitan and San Antonio River. River Walk and Alamo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

April N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

edie b.

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

Good

Fun
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

Raquel F.

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

Tap out your Airman and Enjoy your time together

We booked Urban Elegance Retreat for our son’s AirForce Academy Graduation. The retreat was exactly as described. We wanted to stay together so my son didn’t have to choose who he visited with. 4 adults 3 teens. Very clean and extremely comfortable. We needed somewhere we could all be together but not on top of each other. It was a nice calm place to relax and visit. The separate living rooms were both outfitted with comfortable furniture and provided reasonable privacy and separation. We spent most of our time in doors as the weather was not our friend so it was imperative that it was comfortable and it did not disappoint. Thoughtful details throughout made it ascetic or comfortable. The owner was easy to reach for questions and was accommodating when he/she was able to be with requests. Most everything was addressed in a detailed welcome letter. Electronic access is the only way to go. Makes so all adults have access to come and go. That was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Kathryn K.

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

Fantastic property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

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

Amy G.

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

Lovely!

Beautiful updated home in the historic area of Tobin Hill. While we had a little issue with the a/c on the first day Jason responded immediately and corrected it quickly. It was comfortable and well appointed with special touches that made us all feel very at home. A very quiet neighbor close to the Pearl!! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

Rebeca K., La Grange, Texas, USA

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

5-Day Christmas Vacation in San Antonio

My adult son and I spent a delightful 5-day, 4-night stay at the Urban Elegance Retreat during our 2023 Christmas Season vacation in San Antonio. We found the Urban Elegance Retreat to be a beautifully renovated 1926-era Craftsman-style House located in the Tobin Hill neighborhood. This historically registered House is a short walk to the unique Pearl District nearby in which are located the famous Emma Hotel, as well as many restaurants and shops. It is also only a quick drive by private car or Uber ride to San Antonio’s fascinating River Walk. The Urban Elegance Retreat is impeccably clean and tastefully decorated. Each of its 3 large bedrooms boasts comfortable beds furnished with brand-new mattresses. Large closets are available for hanging clothes and storing luggage, etc. Both my son and I relished very restful nights sleeping on those comfortable beds. The living room and dining room are, also, of a spacious size and tastefully furnished. These rooms provide an ideal space where guests can gather for conversation or to share a meal they’ve prepared in the large kitchen well-appointed with brand-new appliances and cooking supplies for whatever type of meal is desired. Our favorite spot to relax after a busy day was the TV nook where we watched our favorite shows. We highly recommend the Urban Elegance Retreat to all travelers seeking comfort & convenience in a charming House close to San Antonio's many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Light and lovely!

We stayed in this house with our two teen boys for a weekend in SA. The house is beautiful and exactly as pictured. Lots of light! The layout is ideal with open living, dining, kitchen and family rooms. The neighborhood is going through some gentrification, so there are some really nice houses and others that haven’t been improved yet. The location is very close to some trendy and fun restaurants and coffee shops. Neighbors were friendly. Host was so pleasant and responsive. Very easy to work with. A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jason Donner

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English

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