Relax among the oaks! Watch deer and wildlife meander by! Make new memories!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

San Antonio, TX

USAA Corporate Office Headquarters2 min drive
South Texas Medical Center5 min drive
Six Flags Fiesta Texas12 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Permit #STR-22-1350020
The property is conveniently located in a busy corridor of northwest San Antonio near the Medical Center with quick and easy access to interstate travel, upscale restaurants, varied shopping malls, theme parks, grocery stores, and downtown San Antonio’s River Walk and Market Square. Military bases are only short distances away. The property is near USAA, Valero, UT Health Science Center, UTSA, La Cantera/Rim Shopping centers, and Six Flags/Fiesta Texas.

At the same time, you will find privacy and quiet once you drive onto the shady, oak-laden estate. Large outdoor spaces are available and include a front yard rock patio and a back yard deck for hanging out and relaxing. The grounds include a ranch-style main home and workshop, and the acreage provides ample space for all. Don’t be surprised to see deer grazing on the property and neighbors riding their horses around the area. After all, this is Texas country!

The retreat property has a pleasant, soothing ambience. It is spacious, fully furnished and complete with linens, kitchen ware, coffee makers, cable TV, internet service, washer/dryer, and iron/ironing board. Its 2-bedrooms, 1-bathroom with shower are tastefully decorated with all the comforts that make you feel right at home. The bedrooms have queen beds that sleep 4 comfortably.

There are three alternative seating areas for reading, conversations, or media. Villa Encino is stocked with games—Rummikub, Scrabble, Cards, Checkers, and Chess. Or you can try your luck at pitching some horseshoes!

Property manager

Jhane Ivers

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smaller family gatherings allowed by notifying owner...especially for military graduations

House is single story, but there are steps up into the living room and down into the kitchen areas.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Antonio

This vacation home is located in Oakland Estates, a neighborhood in San Antonio, and is in a rural area and near theme parks. San Antonio Majestic Theater and Alamo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Six Flags Fiesta Texas and San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Alamodome, and consider making time for Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

USAA Corporate Office Headquarters - 2 min drive
South Texas Medical Center - 5 min drive
University of Texas at San Antonio - 7 min drive
The Shops of La Cantera - 9 min drive
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 12 min drive

Getting around

San Antonio Station - 21 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 19 min walk
Bill Miller - 18 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 3 min drive
El Remedio Restaurant And Bar - 15 min walk
Luby's - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax among the oaks! Watch deer and wildlife meander by! Make new memories! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

2 May 2024

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

Country setting in the city

This was our 2nd monthly stay in this quiet, cozy well stocked cottage! Great beds, roomy living area with all the amenities to feel like home away from home. Jhane and Gordon are terrific hosts who keep the property and cottage in excellent showing condition. Texas decorated they have thought of everything you need to be comfortable…short term or long. We’ll be back next year for another month of fun in the San Antonio sun!

Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

16 April 2024

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

March getaway

Wonderful property and the hosts were exceptional and made us feel welcome. The accommodations were very comfortable, especially enjoyed the recliner and reclining sofa. Kitchen was well stocked. We will be back!

Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy N., New Hamburg

29 February 2024

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

Awesome place

Jhane and Gordon were consummate hosts! Best weve ever had! The villa was perfect, and so tranquil.

Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

21 December 2023

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

Christmas with Family

We came here to have Christmas with our kids and grandson and everything was EXCELLENT..it was warm and cozy and had that home away from home atmosphere. The property is gorgeous! Jhane and her husband were very helpful when we needed assistance. I recommended to my sister and she plans on staying here in the future. My husband says we'll never stay at a hotel again! We highly recommend reserving a stay at this beautiful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

22 October 2023

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

Perfect

Our experience couldn’t have been better.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jhane Ivers

I'm a native Texan, but my husband Gordon and I love to travel! Our first experience with vacation rentals was as guests ourselves staying in several across Europe, especially across Italy and Spain! Great way to experience the culture and flavor of the places you visit! You get a real experience. Think that holds true about San Antonio also. It's a great city with so much to offer! The best gift you can give yourself is to stay in a place that provides an authentic look. You will love our place because it does exactly that! This is Texas, and this is San Antonio. Come on over!

Why they chose this property

Life among the oaks is a beautiful life! Villa Encino offers country acreage in the heart of busy city living. When you drive onto our property, you can feel at ease. But also convenient to all city luxuries within a few minutes. Restaurants, shopping, golfing, adventure parks, and military bases! You will love our place!

What makes this property unique

You are quickly within reach of major shopping (LaCantera) and entertainment (Palladium theatre, Six Flags), a variety of wonderful restaurants (Wild Fish, Paesanos, Magnolia Pancakes), and the medical center. And view is hard to beat! Green belts and wildlife. Doesn't get any better!