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Remodeled 1858 Historic downtown home that was once part of the Alamo RanchLand.

Cottage with kitchen, 8-minute walk to San Antonio River

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Remodeled StoneHaus Cottage - Built in 1858
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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San Antonio, TX
  • Place, Alamo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shops at Rivercenter
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, River Walk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Remodeled 1858 Historic downtown home that was once part of the Alamo RanchLand.

LOCATION
The San Antonio RiverWalk is aglow with Christmas. Come experience this wonderland. It is truly magical. Our family-friendly private home is only four blocks from the sparkling lights and green pathways of the Riverwalk and the Alamo.
Start your morning with coffee on the front porch or enjoy a glass of wine for a relaxing evening in the backyard garden. Gated parking is included.
Other downtown area attractions includesTobin Center, The Majestic, Convention Center, Scottish Rite Building, and the Alamodome. The Pearl district (an amazing bevy of walkable stores, restaurants, and entertainment) is within a short drive. Maybe....even be brave and reserve a ghost tour.
This historic family-friendly private home includes free gated parking. Other area attractions in close proximity include the San Antonio Riverwalk, Scottish Rite Center, Tobin Center, The Majestic Theater, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Sunset Station, Hemisfair Plaza, and the Alamodome.

HISTORY
Known as the Engelmann-Muench House, this cottage was built in 1858 by Martin Engelmann, a wealthy German immigrant. The caliche block vernacular double house sits on a site which was once part of the Alamo farmlands. The structure is a good example of a once-common San Antonio house type and features original built-in end chimneys.

If you explore the neighborhood, you will find a new bar scene developing with Road Map Brewery, La Roca, Bentley's, and more. Of course, restaurants and food trucks are in close walking distance on North Alamo, Houston St and the Riverwalk. Made Ready and Idlewild Hall are our newest food/drink stops to try as well. Don't forget to sign up for a ghost tour. There are several options from which to choose....Sisters Grimm is my favorite.


ACCOMODATIONS
-Private home
-Owner not on premises
-2 bedroom, 1 bath
-Sleeps 6
-2 queen beds, 1 twin bed with trundle bed
-Full kitchen
-Washer and dryer
-Private parking
-TV and wifi
-Complimentary coffee
-Sorry, no pets

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Smoking is not allowed in the house, but you may smoke in the yard.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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-25-13500620

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Antonio

Located in San Antonio, this cottage 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 Market Square and North Star Mall. 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

  • San Antonio River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alamo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shops at Rivercenter - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • River Walk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henry B. González Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 19 min walk
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vela Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lucky Duck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roadmap Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bonham Exchange - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Idle Beer Hall & Brewery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled 1858 Historic downtown home that was once part of the Alamo RanchLand. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Remodeled 1858 Historic downtown home that was once part of the Alamo RanchLand.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled 1858 Historic downtown home that was once part of the Alamo RanchLand.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled 1858 Historic downtown home that was once part of the Alamo RanchLand.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Remodeled 1858 Historic downtown home that was once part of the Alamo RanchLand. located?

Located in Downtown San Antonio, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of San Antonio River and Alamo. River Walk and Henry B. González Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. San Antonio Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corinne L.

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

Great stay

Unique historical property located downtown. Wonderful gem with front porch and “backyard”.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a unique place. I have rented dozens of VRBO rentals. This one is different given its history but it's a perfect place to stay if you want a few days or a week to visit San antonio. You can easily walk to virtually everything the downtown San Antonio offers to include hemisphere Plaza the Riverwalk etc. In the meantime you're staying in history. We enjoyed sitting outside in the evenings with a glass of wine. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this for couples or a small family. Within a short walk there is some place to get a morning coffee that doubles as a microbrewery if you enjoy having a beer in the afternoon. ( or in the morning as they offer that also. Lol.)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer C.

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

Located so close to downtown

Great space for access to Downtown venues and far away places. Host left very nice touches such as firewood and wine. If youwant access to Downtown and candeal with being Downtown then this spot is great l.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie S.

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

Historic getaway

Historic home within walking distance of the Alamo and Riverwalk. Very nice small yard and patio, very comfortable. Access controlled parking. Overall a very nice experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Beautiful historic home

Comfortable place and gracious owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Adorable Hacienda safe and convenient to downtown

We thoroughly loved our stay at StoneHaus. The history of the building was so interesting and the hosts gave us all the information we needed to have a fantastic trip, plus a bonus bottle of wine! Beds were comfortable, plenty of storage to unpack our suitcases for a long weekend, and Roku on the TV helped us decompress after some long hikes and shopping days on the riverwalk. Gated parking added a layer of security for the area as some homeless folks seek shelter in nearby churches, but at no time did that affect our experience or safety on the trip. Would consider staying here everytime we come back to visit with friends or our families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy T.

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

Great place!

We had an awesome experience. The property is just 4 blocks from the Alamo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Quaint little home

We really enjoyed our stay in this quaint, cozy little home near downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Fabulous time!

Had a wonderful time staying here for a girls’ trip! Will definitely be back! Gorgeous historic home! Wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Great home in a great location

The House was great and less than 10 minute walk to the Alamo. We loved our stay and had a very minor hiccup which Mona came to personally resolve. Loved our stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Stonehaus was great.

The location is perfect for walking to Alamo and Riverwalk.. Enjoyed reading about the history of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

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

Great getaway hidden gem!

We enjoyed so much our own secluded house away from all the traffic it’s a great place to walk around and so easily accessible to all that’s near. We loved the sitting areas and landscaping the home history and the not to mention the furnishings and decor are great and beds pillows and blankets are lush!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Darling house that is close to everything.

It’s a charming home downtown San Antonio. Walk to everything you want to see and surrounded by great restaurants. The home is well appointed with comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

m c.

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

Enjoyed it

Unique little place, very private and quiet… Frankly, I was concerned about it being in an industrial area, but we absolutely loved it and it was secure and perfect for our family for a few days while visiting San Antonio!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danna P., houston, tx

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

Great little gem in SA

Had a lovely stay in SA. Loved the uniqueness and history of the home. Very clean and with all necessary amenities. Beds could use new mattresses, but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa D.

Lovely home in central location

This was a perfect place for a weekend stay in San Antonio. Walking distance to many of the hot spots and a lovely design with everything you need. One note is you do access the second bedroom through the first so perfect for a child or family member.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Lovely historic home in heart of San Antonio

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely historic home in San Antonio. We were able to walk to downtown easily (about 10-15 min) and hit all the tourist stops and the Riverwalk area. The hosts were excellent and the home was well equipped with everything you need for a weeklong stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

APRIL S.

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

Back for Seconds!

Second visit here - still as charming as we remember from 4 years ago! Great location ! Sat on the back porch drinking our wine and looking at the San Antonio skyline - could not get any better!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy E.

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

Great hosts

They communicated quickly and politely. We get very welcome! The house is so cool and the beds are comfortable. Perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonja M.

Cute House close to Downtown

It was a nice house to stay in. It is very conveniently located and within walking distance to the Alamo. The owners were easy to work with and there wasn't any problems. We had breakfast tacos at the Oasis which is right next door. Has great reviews!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason M., Ennis, TX

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

San Antonio kind of Weekend

First...the house is amazing...the history and architecture really make it stand out. It is small but, perfect for a couple or small group of friends. In addition, you are only a few minutes walk from the Alamo and Riverwalk. I can't forget to mention the owners hospitality....they were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherri L.

The cottage was beautiful! The decor was very inviting and the yard was very pretty.

We would stay here again if we passed this way (which I hope to do). We loved the history of the cottage especially after our visit to the Alamo. We walked to the Riverwalk and nearby restaurants. It was a great trip and we thoroughly enjoyed being at the cottage. The owners were very welcoming and helpful during our stay. San Antonio is a beautiful city with great food! Thank you for making your cottage available!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Javier H.

Long Weekend from HOU

We had a great weekend. The property is maintained well and is in good order. The property managers provided all the necessary details to access the house and useful supplemental info about the surrounding area. This accommodating historic home has plenty of character which certainly adds to the SATX experience. Thank you for a comfortable, unique and memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Sam Y.

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

Neighborhood

The house was nice. The neighborhood was surrounded by homeless. I thought we could walk to the river walk seeing it is less than a mile but I was unwilling to take my family through the homeless encampments.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

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

Lovely house in convenient location

We came to San Antonio for a wedding, and I'm so glad we picked this house. It was very cute and well-kept! I also appreciated the gate surrounding the house. The neighborhood was quiet (aside from some car sounds), but it was nice to know nobody else could get into the property area. (We had some issues with gate codes, but the host leaves a remote control for opening the back gate just in case). Since there's really just one bedroom, there isn't a ton of privacy (there's a daybed with two twin mattresses in a small room, and two queen beds in a larger attached room), but it was a great spot to stay with family. We were able to walk downtown quickly, and my partner and I - both vegetarian - loved Plantaqueria, which was just a couple of blocks away. Thanks, Mona and Barry!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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