Hot Tub~Sauna~Fire Pit~Putting green~Downtown

San Antonio
13 guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms

Welcome to Casa de Colores – where history meets fun in the heart of San Antonio! This colorful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home was built in 1891, the same year San Antonio’s famous Fiesta celebration began. Today, it’s been fully updated to give you the perfect mix of comfort, charm, and unforgettable experiences. Relax, explore, and enjoy—all within walking distance of downtown’s best spots!

 

•Hot Tub, Cold Plunge & Sauna – Unwind and feel amazing

•Outdoor Fun – Playground, putting green, fire pit, cocoon swing & Blackstone grill

•Amazing Location – Walk to the Alamo, Alamodome, Tower of the Americas & more

•Karaoke Nights – Sing your heart out with two mics and online streaming

•Local Art – Beautiful La Catrina mural with deep cultural meaning

 

Fire up the fun with your own Blackstone grill under a shaded pavilion—perfect for backyard cookouts, morning pancakes, or sizzling fajita nights. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just enjoying the evening breeze, this outdoor setup makes grilling easy, delicious, and unforgettable.

 

Inside, you’ll find a cozy and stylish living space with comfy seating and a Smart TV. Whether you’re watching movies, singing karaoke, or just hanging out, Casa de Colores is made for good vibes.

 

We have two kitchen's (main house and detached casita) that fully stocked with modern appliances so you can cook, snack, and dine with ease. Head outside to grill, play, or just chill under the trees in the dreamy cocoon swing.

 

Where you will sleep:

 

-Master Bedroom: King bed with attached bathroom

-Bedroom 1: Two full beds – great for siblings or friends- jack & Jill bathroom

-Bedroom 2: Full-over-full bunk with pull-out trundle – jack & Jill bathroom

-Casita (detached from main house): Queen bed, full bathroom and kitchen with popcorn machine!

 

This home has a beautiful history. It was built by the Gimbel family, who moved from Germany to San Antonio in 1872. Anna and Christian Gimbel raised 8 children here—and now it’s your turn to make memories in this special place.

 

And don’t miss the La Catrina mural! She’s a legendary Mexican figure that reminds us to enjoy life and honor our roots. Her bold, colorful look adds magic to your stay.

 

You’ll be just a short walk or scooter ride from everything—like Hemisfair Park, Southtown’s amazing food, and San Antonio’s nightlife.

 

Whether you're here for family time, relaxation, or adventure, Casa de Colores is your perfect home base. Book your stay now and enjoy the color, culture, and comfort of this unforgettable home.

 

Note: The karaoke system comes with two microphones and connects to the internet, so you can play any song you like—perfect for a fun night in!

 

Book your stay today and experience the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure in this stunning Casa de Colores.

 

About the neighborhood:

 

Step outside Casa de Colores and straight into the soul of San Antonio. Nestled in the vibrant Lavaca Historic District—San Antonio’s oldest neighborhood—this home places you right where culture, creativity, and convenience collide.

 

You’ll be just a 10-minute walk from the Alamo, Alamodome, and Tower of the Americas, making it easy to experience the city’s most iconic landmarks without ever needing a car. Stroll through Hemisfair Park, where lush green spaces, public art, and family-friendly play areas create the perfect daytime escape.

 

Hungry? Thirsty? Adventurous? Southtown is your backyard. This trendy, artsy district is filled with award-winning restaurants, funky bars, local coffee shops, and boutique art galleries. From tacos and tequila to vegan delights and craft brews, Southtown has something for everyone. Don’t miss First Fridays, a monthly art walk where the whole neighborhood comes alive with music, food trucks, and street vendors.

 

Love to shop local? Check out the nearby Historic Market Square or La Villita, where you’ll find handmade goods, vibrant textiles, and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

 

Casa de Colores also puts you near major event venues like the Henry B. González Convention Center, making it a top choice for business travelers or conference-goers. And for families, the San Antonio Zoo, River Walk, and San Fernando Cathedral are all just minutes away.

 

Whether you're walking, scootering, or catching a quick Uber, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to explore everything San Antonio has to offer—then come home to your own private oasis.

 

 

Permit: STR-25-13500169

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To keep everything above board and ensure a safe and secure stay for everyone, we've got a few quick steps for you to breeze through:

 

-Verify Yourself: You might be asked to show us your official ID – don’t worry, it’s just to make sure you’re you!

-Must be 25 years or older to rent our home!

-Confirm Contact Info: Double-checking your digits so we can reach you easily if needed.

-Credit Card Confirmation: We’ll need a valid credit card that matches your ID we hold a refundable $50 security deposit. It’s just a formality!

-Security Screening: Hop through our verification portal – think of it as your VIP pass to a fantastic stay.

 

Rest assured, your info is as safe as houses with us! We won’t be selling, sharing, or handing it off to anyone else.

 

Once you’re all set and verified, we’ll shoot over your check-in instructions faster than you can say “vacation time!”

 

So let’s get this party started – your dream getaway awaits!

Amenities

Internet
Free Internet
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Air Conditioning
Central Heating
Kitchen
Toaster
Dishwasher
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Trusted by our guests

Spectacular Hosts. Very well ran AirBnB

Derek's home was phenomenal. We were there on a work trip and felt extremely comfortable in this piece of history. The large beautifully-decorted house and additional private casita helped our colleagues feel at ease in their own spaces. And though shockingly—with a tight work trip—we didn't get a chance to use any of the amazing amenities, the hot tub and sauna looked divine! Derek communicated extremely well and was polite, friendly, and caring during our entire trip. Highly recommend!

This was easily the best AirBNB I’ve stayed at! The house was gorgeous, had terrific amenities, and was fully stocked with everything we needed. Derek was an excellent host, quick to respond to my messages, and super easy to work with. We had a bigger group and everyone just kept commenting on how perfect the house was. Would absolutely recommend this place!!

Really great spot in a fun part of San Antonio. Great coffee shops, brunch spots, and bars nearby. Close to the action but in a quiet neighborhood, would absolutely stay again.

We have done airbnb's before that have been hit/ miss. This one stands out because of the little things. We had 5 adults, + 4 & 2 year old girls. We found ourselves staying at the home more just to enjoy the amenities. We enjoyed the family space that flowed from the kitchen-den-dining all open so everyone could interact. The little ones enjoyed the gym set, large teepee swing and the put-put. The small picket fence kept them in place while the adults could enjoy conversation, hot tub, or sauna. We all had private comfortable sleeping and bathing spaces while using the main house and the smaller cabin for the 2 + 2 lil ones. Everything outside was neat and ready to use without any issues. The inside was very warm and inviting and felt so relaxing. The furnishings were very inviting, compared to some places that are too neat, or "white" that you are afraid to put your feet up and relax! I was strongly recommended this property and this host to friends and family!!! Scott and family

What a great place! Had a lovely stay.

We had a great time at Derek’s place. Cool art, well thought out spaces with everything we needed and more. The hot tub, cold plunge and sauna were amazing. If we return to San Antonio we will definitely be hoping we can stay here again.

We absolutely loved our stay here! The house was even more spacious and beautiful than we expected. The location was perfect, close to everything, breakfast restaurants, playground, HEB, Alamo dome tower of America and Riverwalk, we could easily walk to many places. Our whole family, from the kids to the grandparents, had such a great time enjoying the jacuzzi, sauna, and all the fun games and activities around the house. There are too many things to mention, but what impressed us the most was Derek and Lauren!! I don’t know if this is the right expression, but they felt like our warm and caring parents who were just away on a short trip — always quick to respond, checking in to make sure we were comfortable, and truly kind. They are by far the most thoughtful and genuine Airbnb hosts we’ve ever met. If my son's school make it to San Antonio for the UIL State competition next year, we’ll definitely stay here again!

absolutely stunning home! loved everything about this place and the amenities!!

Awesome place. Hot tub and sauna are a big plus!

Extremely responsive and helpful hosts! The home is in the perfect location to enjoy everything that San Antonio has to offer. The home was very clean, and the amenities made it hard to leave, very easy to lose track of time! A very walkable location for all ages even in the Texas heat. We can't recommend this property enough!

Nice place. Lots of room. Good location in terms of being close to things. The beds were super comfy. Not a great looking neighborhood. Not all that well maintained, but I guess that’s part of the charm. The reduction in stars is primarily because we spent our last night in the place wide awake as the smoke detector battery alarm beeped from 2 am on. It was rather indicative of the lack of maintenance done on the place, which they try to mask by saying it’s a historical location. On top of that, the putting green outside is basically unusable because of the amount of yard debris that is not taken care of. The karaoke machine also does not work as anything but a speaker (it requires a Korean app that is no longer supported). Didn’t try the sauna or spa. I can only assume they work fine, so no complaints there. Overall a good stay, but I’d probably look somewhere better maintained next time.

Our multi gen family had a great stay! The kids loved the play items and the hot tub! It had everything we could ask for and is super close to downtown.

excelente casa, muy buena ubicación, el anfitrión muy amigable y al pendiente, muy recomendable

This house was a great experience for a friends trip to San Antonio! The house decor and themes were thoughtfully done and there was plenty of room to relax and enjoy time with the group in the house. Having three full, spacious bathrooms and a half bath was great for everyone to have some privacy during the stay.The outdoor portion of the home was excellent and has something for everyone. The hot tub was very clean and offered a fun place to relax and catch up with friends. We used it every night. The putting green, yard games, sauna, and cold plunge were fun options for those who had an interest in them. If we had a longer stay, I’m sure we would have lit a fire and sat around the fire pit. The location was also very good. It was less than 5 minutes to walk to the closest scooter drop point and another 5 minutes by scooter be in the heart of downtown! Even if scooters aren’t your thing - it’s only a 15 minute walk to the River Walk downtown. Hope to return again another time!

Thank you. We had sich a good time and would certainly return.

The property exceeded my expectations. And it exceeded the expectations of my coworkers.The house couldn’t have been more accommodating and excellent communicators.I will definitely be back

This place is awesome! It made our stay in San Antonio memorable, and we used all the extras the house had to offer, from sauna and hot tub to outdoor Connect Four and corn hole, even just rocking in the chairs on the porch. It feels like a peaceful residential neighborhood, but is steps away from many things. Highly recommend

My family and I had an absolutely wonderful experience staying at this centrally located Airbnb near the Riverwalk and Alamodome. The property exceeded our expectations and provided the perfect setting for our visit, which was centered around my son-in-law’s basic training graduation. The home was thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed and more. The host went above and beyond to include unique and fun amenities that catered to all ages in our family. We appreciated the engaging activities, such as the karaoke machine, putt-putt golf, plunge ice water bath, sauna, hot tub, hammock swing, and jungle gym with a swing for our little one. These thoughtful touches kept everyone entertained. One standout aspects was the exceptional hospitality provided by the host. Anytime I had a question/needed assistance, the host was incredibly responsive, replying to my messages in < five minutes. This level of attentiveness made us feel valued. Thank you for hosting my family and I.

We had an amazing and relaxing time. Everything about this place was very beautiful.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful historical home in San Antonio! The house was spotless, well-maintained, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable visit. We especially loved the charm and character of the historic property, which made our stay feel extra special. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The checkout process was also simple and stress-free. My family visiting from Canada was absolutely delighted with the place, and it made our time together so enjoyable. The location was also very convenient, making it easy to get around and explore the city.

Derek’s place was the perfect place for our weeklong work conference stay. My coworkers and I loved how easy it was to get to the Riverwalk and enjoyed all of the amenities that were offered. 10/10 would stay again next time in San Antonio.

Lovely and clean house. We love the atmosphere and comfortable furniture in the house. It makes us have a feeling that we are home. Great stay!

We absolutely loved our time at Casa de Colores! The home was beautiful, vibrant, and so thoughtfully designed. The beds were incredibly comfortable—probably some of the best we’ve ever had in an Airbnb. Our oldest son had his own space in the casita, which was perfect and gave everyone a little extra room to relax. The amenities were top-notch—they’ve truly thought of everything to make the stay feel easy and luxurious. From the cozy touches to the well-stocked kitchen and beautiful outdoor spaces, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We’d absolutely stay here again!

The home was very nice. It was the same as the photo. Love the house it was very clean inside and out. Most definitely recommended and look to book again in the future.

Thank you Derek, We had a great time, 8 of us having a reunion, plenty of time in the hot tub and sauna, played cornhole, used the firepit and chatted late into the night, did hour long cold plunge challenge, cooked in the kitchen, and used the karaoke machine. We had a blast! We visited the missions and did the walk between them all day Saturday, the bnb was perfect for relaxing afterward. We even had to take a sick friend to the emergency room late Saturday night, 7 minute drive. She is fine, praise God. All my friends said I did a great job picking the bnb.

Great experience. Extremely comfortable and had everything we needed. Perfect location. Beautiful place.

Derek and Lauren were very helpful and very responsive. Beautiful house with very vibrant colors. The house worked out perfectly for our 3 night stay with 13 people. We enjoyed sitting outside around the fire ring, on the front porch, and in the hot tub which was very clean. The couch is large and comfortable for movie nights. The dinning table seats 8 and was perfect for our game night. The Casita has a popcorn machine which the kids were very excited about. Unfortunately the heating element went out. When I let Derek and Lauren know, they sent over some popcorn and snacks for the kids. That was very nice. The property was convenient for us as we spent most our time at/around the Riverwalk. Quick drive and Riverwalk parking was $25 - $35 a day. I do recommend finding lots that do not charge you by the hour.

Wonderful stay for the whole family! We had an amazing time staying at this Airbnb! The place was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, and very well equipped. It was perfect for our family, with plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy. We appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout the home. Communication with the host was easy and friendly. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to other families!

es un alojamiento super bonito con cuatro cuartos muy bien equipados la cocina tiene todo lo necesario. afuera tiene un área de niños con columpio, mini golf y jacuzzi. los encargados super atentos en todo momento. definitivamente un lugar para regresar

Awesome spot! Loved using the Sauna and Cold Plunge to stay refreshed during our travels!

Lovely place, very nicely restored and literally best walkable spot in South Town. We walked everywhere downtown

We came into town for my nephew graduation and this spot stuck out. Walking distance from amazing restaurants, safe and relaxed. 15-20min ride to the Air Force witch was perfect for us and the extra in-law sweet that was amazing. Amazing art decor in and outside of the home. Host was so helpful and friendly. Recommend for a group of guys or family

We all (old and young) LOVED spending our getaway in this beautiful home. The hosts were very attentive to our questions and minor issues. We will definitely pick this place again when visiting SA. If you can handle the moist heat lots of places are within walking distance. Thank you.

Thank you so much for hosting us! We had a wonderful stay. The home was spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our group of 12 — we especially enjoyed the sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and all the areas where everyone could spread out and relax. We also loved that the property was within short walking distance to local coffee shops and restaurants — such a great bonus! Just a heads-up for future guests: it’s worth checking hours of operation ahead of time, as some local spots are closed on weekdays. Thanks again for a lovely and memorable stay!

Beautiful historical home. I will definitely come here again. Stay was short but felt like extending just to enjoy this beautiful home. Thank you owners you did wonderful job preserving and renovating this beautiful home I will recommend everyone I know to stay at this place.

Derek and his cohost were absolutely amazing. The property is gorgeous and the amenities were awesome. This was exactly what we needed for our business trip! Highly recommend!


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