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5-Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio with Pickleball and Tennis

Family-friendly vacation home in San Antonio with an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Escape to The Ambassador House in the heart of San Antonio, where hundreds of oak trees and sprawling grounds evoke the tranquility of Texas Hill Country. This peaceful retreat features a swimming pool, tennis/pickleball court, basketball court and game room with a pool table.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5-Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio with Pickleball and Tennis

This peaceful, five-acre gated estate is located in the heart of San Antonio. Hundreds of surrounding oak trees will make you feel like you are in the Texas Hill Country. The estate is family friendly and includes a swimming pool, tennis / pickleball court, basketball court, pool table, bocce ball set and playscape. Whether you are looking for a relaxing retreat or plenty of room to let the kids run, play, and swim, The Ambassador House and its sprawling grounds will fit anyone's needs.

A luxurious mid-century modern home with 5,000 square feet, The Ambassador House is the main house on the estate and comfortably sleeps up to 12 persons. An additional 6 people can stay in the guest house (details below). The Ambassador House is beautifully furnished in mid-century modern and transitional style with modern artwork. The master suite includes 1 king bed, coffee bar, sitting area, walk in closet, and private bath. The other 2 bedrooms include 2 queen beds each and a Jack and Jill bath. The study accommodates two more persons on a twin size daybed and a pull out twin bed, and the study has its own full bath. The Ambassador House also includes a formal living area, a dining room with seating for 8, a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast nook for 6, and game room with a TV, bar, and pool table. Every room in the house has sweeping views of natural oak trees and wildlife.

Also available for rent on the estate is the Garden House. It is a 1,800 square foot guest house with similar mid-century modern and transitional décor. The Garden House accommodates 6 people, has a spacious living area with a TV, a dinning area that seats 6, and a fully equipped kitchen. The master bedroom includes 1 king bed and en suite bath, and the guest room includes 1 queen bed and a shared bath. A second living area includes a card table, bar, and queen size sofa bed. The Garden House boasts equally impressive views of the surrounding oaks trees with two calming water features. From the peaceful back deck, you can enjoy a distant view of the San Antonio downtown skyline. For additional information, availability, and rates for the Garden House, see our separate listing at HomeAway: 4131010.

We want your experience to be exceptional. A maintenance/grounds keeper, who resides on the estate, will be available to assist in making your stay as comfortable as possible.

*The Ambassador and the Garden House rent independently of each other and may be rented to separate, unrelated parties. All renters and residents on the property have access to common areas such as the pool, tennis court, basketball court, and playscape.

*Tennis rackets and balls, pickle ball paddles and balls, and basketball are available at the property.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STR-23-13500912

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

5 Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio!

About the neighborhood

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San Antonio, TX

What's nearby

  • Wonderland of the Americas Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oak Hills Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • UT Health San Antonio - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University Hospital - University Health System - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio Station - 18 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Maria Bonita - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Cabana - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 5-Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio with Pickleball and Tennis have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5-Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio with Pickleball and Tennis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5-Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio with Pickleball and Tennis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio with Pickleball and Tennis?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-Acre Nature Retreat In The Heart Of San Antonio with Pickleball and Tennis located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wonderland of the Americas Mall and Methodist Hospital Texsan. University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio and Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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