A family-friendly stay in the heart of San Antonio awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find San Antonio River and San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and gas grills. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Mahncke Park holiday home include River Walk and Henry B. González Convention Center.
San Antonio Botanical Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Joint Base San Antonio - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
San Antonio Station - 11 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Whataburger - 12 min walk
P. Terry's Burger Stand - 8 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min walk
McDonald's - 15 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!
Downtown San Antonio! Pershing Place is a charming historic home, equipped with everything you need & a backyard retreat with an 11x6 ft mini-pool to cool off in hot months or enjoy heated in the winter!
Walk across the street to the San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum & lush parks & river!
The Zoo, Japanese Gardens, Brackenridge Park, Witte: WALK Botanical Gardens, Golf, Children`s Doseum: 2 min drive Incarnate Word/Trinity: 5 min Pearl: 4 min Downtown/Alamodome: 8 min AT&T Center/Rodeo: 14 min
The classic charm of this eclectic and luxe 1920 San Antonio craftsman home mixed with modern style and conveniences will create a fun, welcoming retreat for your vacation! You will have a blast with your friends or family.
The location can’t be beat! We are centrally located near all of the best that San Antonio has to offer, from the Zoo to the Riverwalk to sporting events at the Alamodome! We are less than a half mile from Incarnate Word.
The home is directly across the street from the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Zoo and Brackenridge Park so it’s great for adults, families and kids.
Adults have a blast with the local restaurants next door.
Kids have a blast in the small pool with mini waterfall and the fun zoo-themed home with cool animal and jungle decor.
You can walk to the parks around the zoo, which include miles of trails and tree-covered park benches, with a miniature train for kids to ride!
The beautiful Botanical Gardens are also right down the street, and the Doseum is about a mile away.
The free Japanese Gardens are also across the street next to the Zoo.
For adults, there is a great barbecue place next door that has great food, drinks and even a playground to keep the kids occupied!
The Pearl, which is a fantastic area with shopping, restaurants, farmer`s market and children`s splash pad, is 5 minutes by car. In addition, the Brackenridge Golf Course and downtown are all 5-10 minutes by car. The Alamodome is an 8-minute drive away. And the Rodeo is about 14 minutes away at AT&T Center!
The holiday lights on Broadway Street and at Incarnate Word University will wow you! We are very close to Incarnate Word (a half-mile or so).
The spacious and eclectic living room has room for the whole family, and our dining room table is big enough for 8 people. We have a classic mid-century modern bar as well. We have games on hand for you to enjoy.
The full-sized kitchen with island includes all items you need, from cookware, utensils, a blender, a coffee maker, coffee and much more.
The bedrooms all include Roku TVs and plenty of pillows, blankets and accessories, such as a sleep machine, to keep you comfortable and to sleep soundly. Our first guests said they slept better than they had in a long time!
Escape into the jungle-like backyard for outdoor fun all year, with outdoor seating, and even a heated small lounge pool! (This is smaller than a pool but larger than a spa.) Our garage has a dartboard, a poker tabletop and a small gathering spot for more fun outdoors.
• We provide travel-sized shampoo, soap and conditioner; dish soap; laundry soap; toilet paper; and one roll of paper towels. • Our coffee maker is a regular coffee maker with a coffee pot. Our kitchen includes a gas stove and all of the pots, pans and utensils you need to cook! We have a blender, wine glasses, and more. We provide coffee! • We have wifi, a smart-tv in the living room, and an alarm system if you wish to use it. • We have a pack-n-play and a high chair available to use. • We also provide a Gas Grill BBQ pit in the backyard, and an outdoor propane heater! • Bonus space (garage) features a foosball table, dartboard and portable poker table top!
We want our house to be a retreat for you in San Antonio.
Book with us now!
We have a private driveway with tons of space (up to 3 cars inline), well-lit and behind a gate. The neighborhood is full of families or young couples and is very safe!
Hello! Please use the Airbnb app to message us at any time! You can also reach us by phone or text, provided upon booking.
Our home is located in Mahncke Park, which is an urban historic friendly neighborhood in the heart of San Antonio! Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills are very close.
We are steps from Broadway Street, where you will find some of the best San Antonio destinations. Our home is right next door to a fantastic BBQ place call the Smoke Shack, which has the best brisket you can find in San Antonio! Sometimes the Smoke Shack or the Pigpen (it`s outdoor BBQ garden) has events as well as a playground where you can enjoy BBQ and a beer, and it is such a blast! They have a FANTASTIC Sunday Brunch! We provide sound machines, if you like to go to sleep very early!
You can walk across Broadway to the Zoo, the Japanese Tea Gardens or Brackenridge Park and picnic near the river or enjoy the bike/hike trails or some golf! The Witte Museum is directly across the street, and the children`s museum, the DoSeum is close, along with the Botanical Gardens.
The Pearl is just down Broadway, to the left, 5 minutes by car. Downtown is just past the Pearl.
Central Market provides groceries nearby. Some of my favorite restaurants nearby include The Hayden, Cappy`s (for brunch) and Cheesy Jane`s Diner.
Trinity University is across the highway, just a mile or two away, as is Fort Sam Houston.
SeaWorld and Fiesta Texas are about a 20-30 minute drive away.
Take a fun, relaxing vacation and book with us!
You can walk to the Zoo, the Witte Museum, the Japanese Gardens, and Brackenridge Park!
You will have a private driveway with plenty of room for 2-3 cars. There is a gate and security lights for when you are coming in late at night.
The home is next door to a delicious BBQ restaurant and across the street from a small park, and parking is available on the street to the public. The neighbors are wonderful and friendly, and many families live in the area. You will have the perks of urban living but with a cozy family feel. The historic homes in the area are well taken care of!
The airport is 5 miles away (a 10-minute drive) to the north.
The Pearl and Downtown San Antonio are also about 5 miles away to the south.
We are next door to one of the best BBQ places in the south: The Smoke Shack! If you don`t feel like cooking, pop next door! It is so delicious!! The outdoor bar/event area, The PigPen, is now open again and their brunch is the BEST. They have delicious brisket nachos, beer and a playground for the kids. It is a BLAST. Cappy`s is also very close and has an upscale Brunch. Another great new restaurant nearby is called The Hayden. No outdoor music/noises after 10 pm or before 7 am.
Enter pool at your own risk; no lifeguard on duty. Renting means you acknowledge this. No swimming near pool drain. The pool pump is to be turned off in emergencies and is noted on the pump timer box by pool equipment.
No smoking. No pets or parties. Absolutely no one under 21 may rent the home. All supplies kept in the house are for use while in the home and are not for taking home.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,506 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
No outdoor music/noises after 10 pm or before 7 am.
Enter pool at your own risk; no lifeguard on duty. Renting means you acknowledge this.
Pets
No pets 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number STR-25-13500020
Property is also known as
514597
Frequently asked questions
Does Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! have a pool?
Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! has a heated pool and a pool.
What luxury perks are available at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
Is Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
No, Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte!?
No, pets are not allowed.
Historic home, Heated Mini Pool, near downtown San Antonio! Walk to Zoo & Witte! Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Teresa L.
14 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful! It's a beautiful house in a great location. We could barely get our kid out of the small pool.
Teresa L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
8/10 Good
Ben H., Seattle, Washington
11 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location, and great communication from the owner! We will be back!
Ben H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Meredith T.
23 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very comfortable, conveniently located, and had everything we needed. Truly enjoyed our short stay!
Meredith T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Carly B.
14 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The home is very nicely aquainted and in a nice area for dining out. The swim spa was nice but due to some rain we had issues that the host got fixed pretty quickly. One thing that would be helpful to know is that the home is right next door to 2 pretty busy restaurants and so there are cars parked in front of the house all hours of the day and night. There are sound machines in each room to help with the street sounds and they worked great.
Carly B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Dan W.
12 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, well situated and family friendly! We had a blast!
Dan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Celina A.
3 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Our family enjoyed every bit of the house! Lori was great and so easy to work with. The house was so cozy and had everything we needed and more. Kids enjoyed the pool, we took advantage of the outdoor grill and spent lots of family time outside and in the garage game room. Can’t wait to come back!
Celina A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judy and M.
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and welcoming home. Very quiet - ample parking. Lived the proximity to great restaurants and San Antonio’s attractions.Loved the front porch swing!!
Judy and M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Myndie W., San Angelo, Texas
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a perfect house for us to stay in with our grandkids and take them to the zoo! We loved the sleeping arrangements and comfortable living area; and, especially loved having a full kitchen for making meals. The back porch area is private and the kids liked being able to cool off in the mini-pool. My only complaint would be that there are several popular bars and restaurants right next to the house and, although we were not bothered by noise, we did get blocked in the driveway once, with all the cars parked on the street. Other than that, great stay!
Myndie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
14 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sarah T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda C., Atlanta, Georgia
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a jewel
This house had it all — great location, great hosts, great amenities and oh so charming! And spacious! And, I must say, I have not stayed in a more thoughtfully, well stocked VRBO. We would definitely stay here again
This place made us feel right at home. It was very comfortable, very good communication as wellclean and well organized.
Margaret
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
David M.
14 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We were close to the Zoo and Museums while still having a variety of dining options. Smoke Shack BBQ was delicious and conveniently next door. Plenty of room for my family of 6 and the kids loved the heated pool.
David M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gerardo Z., Eagle Pass
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Bad weather, great house and location
We spend the weekend to attend a wedding the Witt museum, the house was perfect , location can not be better , very comfortable, unfoywe had very cold and wet conditions to enjoy the patio , we will surely have to return to this place, very nice house, layout and accommodations.
Gerardo Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teri B.
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house and perfect location!
A really cute historic home with all the amenities,comfort and charm one would hope for.Great location within walking distance of award winning bbq and the Witte museum. Love the backyard set up!
Teri B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly C.
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place & Location for Family of All Ages!
This property was amazing in so many ways...*If you cook meals, they have a complete kitchen and backyard grill set up ...the chef in our group was even impressed. Much better than most rental places. There are even child safety features on stove. * Backyard pool area is perfect -- teens & adults spent most evenings in clean & warm mini pool with a heat lamp for when you get out in the winter. * There is room for kids to play in yard or enjoy pool with adult supervision.*Game room garage was enjoyed by adults and teens.* TVs in all bedrooms & in comfy family room with lots of seating.* Plenty of eating/game playing space.* House has surprisingly large rooms and ample closet space.* Plenty of beach & shower towels provided.* Overall, home-like feeling with cute decor -- very thoughtfully put together and clean. We really enjoyed the place.We spent a week here and were happy to be at the house in the evenings as there was plenty to do and lots of space for our group of 5. The owners are lovely and got back to us right away.Location was terrific...* several good restaurants within walking distance (next door and across the street). They were not noisy despite proximity. * parks across the street to walk/run through* kid museums literally across the street & playgrounds behind them along with a small zoo.* River walk area a short and easy 8 minute drive away.* Shopping (mall, etc.) 10 minute drive away for the teens & college kids.
Kimberly C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin L.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Stayed her with another couple and our 4 year old son. The place had a fun vibe and well decorated. Had all the things we needed to feel comfortable and then some. The pool is little but it totally worked and was plenty of space for the 5 of us to hang out and cool off for a bit. The location was next to some easy activities for kiddos and a few restaurants for some quick food. We had a great time and would def stay here again.
Erin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, historic SA home, excellent location
My family loved the home so much with the comfortable beds, relaxing pool, and convenience to the zoo, restaurants, and the Riverwalk. Perfect vacation for myself and teen grandsons! We all agreed that it beat staying in a hotel hands down!
Mary B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chrysty L.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Home
We loved our stay! The home was absolutely adorable and had everything we needed! We loved being able to walk to get meals and to the zoo! Next time we come back to SA, we will definitely stay here! Thanks again!
Chrysty L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elida D., Bay City Texas
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 8
Beautiful home! My toddler grandson had a great time! The family will definitely be back!
Elida D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
8 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home
The home was exactly as it appeared on the listing; a cozy historic cottage.
We walked (2 kids, age 4 and 8) to the zoo through beautiful and shady Brackenridge park. This was a wonderful walk. We also walked to the Witte Museum, Chipotle, ihop, smoke shack. This home was the perfect location.
The pool was amazing for my kids and the back yard was a shady oasis. The mosquitoes and flies were the only nuisances we encountered. **When Lori heard of our issue with the tiny mighty mosquitoes, she bent over backyard to spray the yard herself and also brought us supplies,
The property was well maintained, cleaned and had all the amenities we hoped for...and then some (extra paper towels, trash bags, laundry, soaps and lots and lots of towels). The kitchen was
Heather M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
14 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location & Set Up
We loved visiting here to launch our spring break. The heated pool was perfect for the varied weather, and it’s size was perfect for our kiddos ranging from 8 to 4 years of age. The home is a great size and the kitchen had all the cooking and dining gear we needed. Everything in was either walking distance or a quick 5-10 minute drive away, too! Wish the showers/ tubs were better to figure out for water temps, but other than that, it’s a great booking. Wish we could stay longer, and we plan to be back again. We really enjoyed the home!
Amy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Loreto T.
16 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Thank you so much for having us. The property was well kept, super clean, and the whole family was very comfortable. We weren’t in need of anything, every detail covered. Awesome location too. Definitely would recommend and stay again!
Loreto T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joaquin C.
7 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Great weekend at a wonderful home! Can’t wait to visit again soon!
Joaquin C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jesse S.
3 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, location and host!
We had a great stay in this home that was perfect for our little family. Our boys enjoyed the pool time and we enjoyed the proximity to everything. We walked to the San Antonio Zoo, Childrens Doseum and walked across the street to the Witte Museum. Perfect location and the home had everything we needed. Lori was very responsive and so gracious to us during our stay. She went above and beyond our expectations.
Jesse S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tony O.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lori and Chris have a wonderful property and provided us with everything that we needed! Great job!
The home is located 10i mins from downtown in a cool neighborhood with lots of character! The cocktail pool was a great amenity to have after a day at the river walk. 10 out of 10 would recommend!