Our family stayed at "The Retreat" during the San Antonio leg of our Texas vacation. The house was perfectly located just a short drive to Sea World which was the main attraction for us. The house met all our needs 9 of us, and working with the owner was an absolute pleasure. When we emailed him a question, we had a response back in 30 minutes or less, he was very responsive. The pictures on the Vrbo website are exactly what you can expect when you arrive. We would definitely rent this house again, no regrets or issues during our stay.

This was the absolute worst vacation rental I have ever stayed in. The carpet was disgusting, covered in dirt, stains, dog urine, and bugs. There were bugs everywhere. The WiFi did not work which meant none of the TVs worked because the cable and streaming services all ran on the WiFi. We could not use any of our devices. The back deck is extremely dangerous with nails sticking up and lose boards. It’s a drop several feet down if one of the boards were to break and one of us almost fell through. It was terrifying. There were caterpillars inside the house on the carpet. The host told me I would receive a full refund and that he would be firing his maintenance crew, which he then still charged me several hundred dollars. The Coi fish pond was full of algae and stagnant, with no sign of any live fish. All of the plants and flowers in the listing were dead. The gate code on the listing was incorrect causing a huge inconvenience. There was candy stuck in the carpet. There was a pillow with blood stains. The blankets were not soft at all and they smelled dirty. One of the bathroom floors were covered in dark mold around the toilet and bathtub. There were spots across the house that appeared to be dog urine. There were red stains on the carpet. I wish I could attach pictures to this review. I have pictures as proof, including the screenshot proof of the host lying to me regarding the full refund.

The patio is beautiful which is the only reason i book .. EXCEPT IT SMELLS AWFUL .. lingers to the seating area by the entry door to the patio… so awful to the point one of my family members were sick to their stomach and had to go inside due to the coy pond , the water is green and .. fish are in there .. which is awful treatment .. After sitting on the patio for about 5 minutes all the way up my leg/thigh and bottom had mosquito bites .. my whole family’s skin just had bites everywhere we eventually had to go get off from Walmart and also fluid for the torches to keep them away but they were still there .. The patio has loose boards that sink in when you walk which is very dangerous and a major hazards towards the guest , I highly WOULDN'T recommend the patio during summer unless you want to scratch yourself every second .. it’s not pleasant at all .. The patio had beer tops left over from the previous guest .. the bathroom had about 5 used razors which i left on the counter for the owner to see being that’s disgusting and unsanitary .. My body is still very stiff from the mattresses.. being the cost of the rental nightly .. sleeping quality should be of importance to the owner … The trash was left over from previous guest missing trash day which caused us to have no where to dispose of our trash which was an inconvenience being the owner has no trash can in the home so we had to make trash cans by hanging trashbags on the door … only a small trash can in the home .. House also has a plumbing issue we had to manually fix the toilet because it kept rising up after using the bathroom ..The grass was extremely high being the cost of the rental the owner should’ve came before he had guest .. he asked to come the day we were there which was very unprofessional this Vrbo rental was booked way in advance and he knew we were coming …We were also charged for a glass of wine supposedly leftover .. but we cleaned the whole house … seems as if the owner was just looking to get extra money …. Just advice everything isn’t what it seems when looking at pictures .. you will wake up with body aches daily due to the mattress and the mosquitos are literally horrible .. If you can explore other options I advice you to do so.

The house was very nice, clean and comfortable. The home is located within a gated community that was easily accessed through great communication with the owner. Everything was well stocked and there are two coffee makers (drip and K-cup). Over all my family and I were very happy and surprised by the over all luxury of the home. We will definitely be back when we have to return the San Antonio area.

This home was perfect for our softball team to stay at. Plenty of room for us and perfect backyard to relax before and after our games. Beds were comfortable and everything was in excellent condition. Location was not to far from the fields we were playing at.

Quiet neighborhood, spacious home and backyard, very relaxing. The fire pit was a great area for us to get together to talk, reminisce, and laugh on the crisp, cool nights.

We had a great time staying at the retreat. The house is located in a beautiful gated neighborhood that is super quiet. The house is located far enough away from the city to avoid the noise and traffic but easily accessible to all the great San Antonio attractions. Home is adequately stocked with all the things we needed and is very comfortable. Home owner was responsive to any questions that I had. Would definitely recommend to friends!

The home was beautiful, location was great. Only issue was house was not the cleanest, counter tops were dirty in the kitchen and bathrooms. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Nice clean great neighborhood great location only draw back slightly older property but definitely would come back

Great neighborhood, beautiful home inside and outside. Thank you to the owner for replying to my emails. Love the location. Enough room for everyone and they even have extra mattress if needed. I will definitely stay here again when visiting San Antonio. Muy bonita casa por dentro y por fuera. El vecindario esta precioso. Gracias al dueno por contestar mis correos. La ubicacion esta perfecta muy centrada. Hay espacio para que todos durmieran agusto y hasta tienen colchones inflables por si se necesitan. Claro que me volveria a quedar en esta casa.

Great neighborhood, beautiful home inside and outside. Thank you to the owner for replying to my emails. Love the location. Enough room for everyone and they even have extra mattress if needed. I will definitely stay here again when visiting San Antonio. Muy bonita casa por dentro y por fuera. El vecindario esta precioso. Gracias al dueno por contestar mis correos. La ubicacion esta perfecta muy centrada. Hay espacio para que todos durmieran agusto y hasta tienen colchones inflables por si se necesitan. Claro que me volveria a quedar en esta casa.

My overall experience was Awesome. This location is perfect for a vacation to Sea World. Only a 15 minute drive. Spring Break was great for my family.

Great home for easy commute to SeaWorld. Did have to wash a few dishes before use but nothing we couldn’t handle. There was a broken chair upon our arrival and I was quick to let the property owner know. He seemed unaware and appreciated letting him know. I would recommend this property. The floor plan is awesome!

Our second time to stay at The Retreat. The house accommodated our group and had plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. We will definitely stay again.

My family of 5 stayed in this beautiful home for an extended period of time. We were able to unpack and unwind in comfort. The home is beautifully appointed with all the necessities. There is an outdoor fireplace, a fire pit area, and an outdoor grill. All the essentials for a relaxing night under the Texas stars. There is plenty of parking in this ultra safe gated community. It a perfect place for an afternoon stroll. My wife took an evening run most nights and felt not only safe but welcomed by all of the friendly neighbors. The house is 15 minutes from Sea World, 25 minutes from Six Flags 30 minutes from the River Walk, and 30 minutes from Lachland, making it an ideal location for vacationers or families coming for military graduations. I highly recommend this property and highly recommend this homeowner. Thank you Roberto!

I thought this was an excellent place to stay. We had plenty of room for our big family. It also has a wonderful outdoor space. And a nice neighborhood in a gated community. If I had to complain about anything it would be that the trees just need trimmed above the driveway. But overall we loved the place.

GREAT HOUSE AND HOUSE SUPPLIES WERE GREAT.

The house was located in a gated community. The house and grounds were great. A lot of room and outside deck was wonderful. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed, and close to stores and entertainment centers for children.

House was very nice. Much larger than it looked on line. Back yard is amazing! We would definitely stay there again!

This house is in a gated community, which really makes you feel safe. It is a great house to stay in for a big family, we had 9 adults, 3 kids and a pet. We slept comfortably, there are four bedrooms and a futon in one of the living room areas. Mr. Gonzalez also has two queen inflatable beds, which we did not have to use, but would come in handy if needed. We really enjoyed the open floor plan and the kitchen had everything we needed, including pots, pans, a blender, a coffee maker and a Keurig. The only items we had to go out to buy was what we were cooking, oil, salt and some napkins. Just don't forget to also get disposable plates and cups for the kiddos. We did get a chance to enjoy the huge deck while we grilled. We had the option of using the propane grill but we opted for the charcoal grill. And it was wonderful having a washer and dryer to get our clothes washed after coming back from Aquatica. You can find everything within a 10 to 15 minute drive, such as SeaWorld, Heb Plus, Wal-Mart, and places to eat, while enjoying the country feel like scenery. Whenever we had a question or a favor to ask, Mr. Gonzalez was quick to respond and very accommodating. He was very helpful, especially on our departure. We really enjoyed our stay at the Retreat. Thank you for everything Mr. Gonzalez.

Great for a large family and close to store too.

We really enjoy the place, and I think that if the weather would’ve been better, we would enjoy better, because we couldn’t be in the outside area. The house has all that it needs, to feel at home, and be with the family. Thank you for this.

We had 6 stay at this location for the holidays and hosted a total of 12 each day. The backyard is huge! There are 2 separate sitting areas outside, one on the patio and another between the outdoor kitchen and large outdoor fireplace. The interior has an open kitchen that offers an inclusive time for all. The one story location made it much easier for the older members of our family too. We had a couple of issues with the stay though. The air conditioning wasn't working and the house got up to 76 degrees. We also had plumbing issues with one of the toilets. Both of these are fixable, but difficult to deal with over Christmas. The location is perfect for us, so looking forward to future stays here.

This house is well furnished and well stocked. Even the outdoor fireplace had wood waiting for us to just light. We had a wonderful stay!

It would be nice if the were TV’s in all the rooms. Will probably try to rent again next year

This place is very nice and spacious. It was convenient location to everything. Looking forward to renting again.

The house was nice over all. But the yard and the wood deck need alot of work. Boards are rotted on deck and wasp live under it. They came through the floor and stung my sister on her foot. Need to fumigate for the wasp. The yard needs to be cleaned up. Boards around bbq pit area rotted. The small fish tank outside its very dirty poor fish.

The house was a perfect size for a multi-family reunion. The kitchen was well stocked with needed equipment. Our only complaint was the state of the backyard and deck area. The yard had not been mowed, the patio furniture was dirty and had the stuffing coming out, and the deck had damaged boards in quite a few spots. With those repaired, it would be a wonderful yard to enjoy.

Owner has added lots of nice amenities.

Nice neighborhood great location.