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Castroville, Little Alsace of Texas, cozy backhouse! 20 minutes to theme parks

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Interior
Living area
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Landmark Inn State Historic Site
  • Place, Castroville Regional Park
  • Place, San Antonio SeaWorld
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Castroville, Little Alsace of Texas, cozy backhouse! 20 minutes to theme parks

New Listing! Enjoy the town for its Alsatian flair and situated on the Medina river. Easy access to Texas hill country and hunting season locations. Plenty of parking, stand alone unit, 3 adults or family of four, recently added a sleeper sofa so can add another adult or child. It is located within walking distance to historic sites of Castroville, convenient access off highway, easy drive in all directions to, San Antonio, Six Flags, and Sea World. Famous Dzuik’s meat market is walking distance, Haby’s bakery and public pool nearby (open summer and winter-heated!) Great hiking trails and butterfly garden in the neighborhood. Spring is poppy season and the apartment is on the town’s historic walk and poppy viewing trail. Kitchen includes full-size stove/oven (with air fryer option), microwave, apartment size refrigerator/freezer. Great location for many day trips! The apartment faces Amelia Street. Great space for hunting season!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
If no pet declared and you bring one, fees apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place remotes to AC and TV back to their original locations
Unplug the coffee maker for safety
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This is a smoke free property so no smoking is allowed anywhere on the property

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Castroville

Located in Castroville, this apartment is near theme parks. Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Medina River and Castroville Regional Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wolff Municipal Stadium or Dub Farris Athletic Complex. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking and other activities like birdwatching.
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Castroville, TX

What's nearby

  • Steinbach House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Landmark Inn State Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castroville Regional Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lackland Air Force Base - 17 min drive - 30.0 km
  • San Antonio SeaWorld - 20 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schottzy’s Sip & Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blu Lacy Smokehouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Castroville, Little Alsace of Texas, cozy backhouse! 20 minutes to theme parks have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Castroville, Little Alsace of Texas, cozy backhouse! 20 minutes to theme parks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Castroville, Little Alsace of Texas, cozy backhouse! 20 minutes to theme parks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castroville, Little Alsace of Texas, cozy backhouse! 20 minutes to theme parks?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Castroville, Little Alsace of Texas, cozy backhouse! 20 minutes to theme parks located?

Situated in Castroville, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Medina River, Landmark Inn State Historic Site and Castroville Regional Park. Lackland Air Force Base and Joint Base San Antonio are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Overnight stay

Great for an overnight stay for a wedding
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Nice town

Nice comfy, quiet, open place to stay and a short walk from the restaurants, shops, and historic sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

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

Very nice place

Great location for us, plenty of room, and nice touches like a few coffees and even a couple of small snacks. Host is very responsive if needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
it was clean , nice owner, what can i say...loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Wonderful stay!

I absolutely enjoyed my stay here. The property was wonderful and in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. It's located in a great spot to be accessible to San Antonio as well as to hiking and other outdoor experiences in this part of Texas. If you're looking for a great place to spend a few days in Texas, I couldn't recommend a place much better than this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michail S.

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

Charming Retreat

We were greeted warmly by Lynn who oriented us to the rental. She was attentive throughout our stay. The property is clean and thoughtfully appointed with supplies and amenities that made our stay comfortable and restful. The decor is amazing. The historic neighborhood is charming. One morning we spotted deer across the street! This retreat is a gem!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Wonderful!

We stayed here for a weekend getaway to celebrate our anniversary and couldn’t have been happier. Lynn is a delightful host who goes the extra mile for her guests. The location is great for exploring the town. You have easy access to the house and plenty of parking. There is nothing complicated about this property. I would definitely recommend rather it be for a long or short stay. You can walk from her house to the Landmark Inn and see all the historic homes in her neighborhood! I was very pleased with my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

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

Great Stop

The house was neat, clean, and very well stocked on everything you might need. The only down side was the heat in the main bedroom, and given that it was August in TX, that was probably inevitable. Consideration of a separate AC unit for that room would be encouraged. I slept on one of the daybeds in the front and was quite comfortable. The owner was delightful to work and interact with. Easily 5 stars, especially when it cools down!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Cozy

This is a nice spot to stay in Castroville, tucked away in quiet corner. The property manager was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 22 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rita D.

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

Adorable little bungalow

Only a few little things would've made our stay perfect. The patch of grass in front needed to be mowed and it would've been nice to have outside lights for night time. Also, a bigger trash can in the kitchen and bathroom would be helpful and would've also been nice to have a k-pod coffee pot so you wouldnt have to make a mess in the kitchen. Ottherwise.... super cute place and friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christy M W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, location

Backhouse

This was my first time booking a VRBO property so there were things missed on my end when booking. We didn't realize this was a garage turned into a small rental nor that the address was different than the listing so, we followed the GPS and it took us to the main property. When we arrived my husband got out to see if the address was correct, never knocked or anything and realized it wasn't the rental and was returning to the car when the host came out with a very agitated demeanor that we had came to her address and stated she was on a business call as though we were such an inconvenience to her at this point. We were taken aback by her demeanor and comment. Trust me we had driven two days at this point so we wanted to be at the correct house more than she wanted us to be at the correct house, just not a good first impression. Then she tells us to follow the instructions and my husband and myself are explaining I don't see the instructions she's speaking of. What was shown on my end was totally different than what she was speaking of so, it's very uncomfortable at this point. Unbeknownst to me she had sent a message in the app days prior with a long list of directions and instructions. I missed this do to not knowing at the time if all of our children would be making the trip and I hadn't paid in full yet since the host was waiting to know the exact number of guest because she charged 15 extra per person for more than the allowed amount which is still confusing to me as th
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES G.

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

all was great

the property was small & nice & in a nice neighborhood. very accessible to town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

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

Three night stay in Castroville

I enjoyed a three night stay at the Little Alsace House. The accommodations were perfect!!! The house was cozy yet spacious. There were plenty of linens and a well stocked kitchen. Lynn the owner was always available and very personable. This will defiantly be my choice for my next over night stay in Castroville
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mara L.

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

Good short SA stay!

The property was super cute and nice for a short trip of just me, my mom, and my dog. The only thing that was sort of questionable is there is a garage on the side of the house and people were going in and out of it around 11:30pm which woke up my dog and I. Also the only bathroom accessible is in the bedroom so not the best place for large families to stay. My mom also said although there is an AC unit in the bedroom it still gets hot in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Short stay in Castroville

The place was great! Clean, easy check in and out, and great communication by the owner. It's close enough to San Antonio, but still far enough out of the city for some peace and quiet. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

Great stay!

Check in was a breeze, Lynn was an awesome host and the space is well appointed with many special extras. Would definitely recommend to friends!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

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

Great stay

House was perfect. Had all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CALLIE G.

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

WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE

I DID NOT END UP STAYING AT THE RENTAL NOR DID I DRIVE TO IT...BUT THE LADY/OWNER WHO ASSISTED ME THROUGH TEXTS AND EMAIL, ETC. WASTHOUGHTFUL AND CARING...I could tell from the pictures and things the owner told me that it would be/would have been a nice stay! I needed to get back home about 2.5 hours away. I look forward to possibly staying in this rental later though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON T.

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

Cozy little guesthouse in a beautiful neighborhood

Wonderful host, and the Amelia House has everything you need for a weekend getaway. We came to visit The Alamo & Riverwalk. To San Antonio is about 30mins. We enjoyed the historic tour in Castroville. Moye Retreat Center is beautiful. If you like late 1800's buildings you will enjoy the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie S.

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

Great trip

Property was great! The host was helpful and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Z.

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

Perfect host

Great location in town with historic walks and houses
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

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

Perfect Accommodations

Everything was fantastic. Exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Russ C.

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

About the accommodation

The property was very clean an quiet. Just what we needed. We did not have to go into San Antonio traffic at all. Very grateful !!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis V.

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

Very Comfortable

Our stay was very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Z.

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

Perfect place for family

Fantastic house in fantastic location, great walking neighborhood, easy access to both hill country and downtown San Antonio. Super responsive host communication to help us settle in. As described but better so we extended .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Campbell

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Languages:

French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests