Located in San Antonio's Historic neighborhood of Dignowity Hill, this 1920's home offers a blend of history and modern features. Unwind with the family in the backyard featuring a patio table, grill & yard games or enjoy some friendly competition at one of three full-size arcades or Foosball Table.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12189 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$921
NZ$921
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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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.
Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade
Welcome to our 1920's historic home that offers the beautiful history of San Antonio but also includes all of the modern features you could hope for. With the perfect location and more amenities than you could dream of, we offer not just a home, but an experience!
⭐3 FULL-SIZE ARCADES & Foosball Table! ⭐Backyard with patio table, grill & yard games ⭐8 Beds to fit the whole family! ❤️1 Mile from DT, the Riverwalk, Tower of the Americas, the Alamo, Convention Center & The Pearl
Book a 5-star Stay Today!
Dignowity Hill was San Antonio’s first exclusive residential suburb in the early 1900's as can be seen by the large houses and huge lots. It is now considered a Historic neighborhood of San Antonio. You are in the perfect location to site see and as we mentioned above you are basically 1 mile from all of the downtown tourist attractions (Riverwalk, Convention Center, The Alamo, The Pearl). We are also a step away from the historic Hays Bridge & only one block from the Alamo Brewery!
Our home has been designed to keep its Historic designation but we also added all of the modern luxuries you could desire. Your safety is our utmost priority, and for your peace of mind, so we have added in special cleaning guidelines to sanitize the house after every stay to keep guests extra safe!
We have amazing neighbors and we have had zero safety concerns but if this kind of environment would impact your stay we recommend picking a suburban environment further away from the downtown area.
Like many urban areas right next to the downtown, you will notice the gentrification which includes houses that are not taken care of and often homeless individuals walking in the neighborhood.
A one-story layout the house offers 4 bedrooms that are all themed and gorgeously designed after San Antonio's biggest attractions! It also offers two full bathrooms.
The modern kitchen is well stocked to provide anything you might need to cook a delicious meal, finished with stainless steel appliances.
Our backyard has a gorgeous pergola, perfect patio furniture and also a propane bbq grill that your group is free to use.
Bedroom 1 (The Alamo): The master suite is perfectly designed with a luxury king mattress, and 4K HD Smart TV, and has enough space to set up a pack-n-play we provide.
Bedroom 2 (The Riverwalk): With vaulted ceilings, a Queen bed, your own TV, and a private walkout patio this room is perfect for some privacy.
Bedroom 3 (Tower of the Americas): Pack in the room that offers two full beds!
Bedroom 4 (Mission Trails): The arcade room that offers full-sized NBA Jam, Street Fighter and OutRun (racing game). We also have an amazing glow-in-the-dark fort that can be setup, a full size and trundle bed (two twin mattresses).
The backyard is massive and has one shed and one large storage house that is boarded up. It also has additional parking that is gated for those with many cars or that would feel more secure parking there.
RULES: For cancellations, please note that we do charge a payment processing fee on top of our cancellation policy.
We also charge $150 for an unapproved late checkout.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside our property. You can smoke outside the property but we will just ask to make sure the smoke doesn't go inside and dispose of cigarette butts properly. Violation of our non-smoking policy will result in a minimum fee of $500.
We only host groups over the age of 25+ years old. Will need ID verification.
No parties or events.
We only accept pets that are under 35 pounds and we will just ask for a picture.
Pet Fee is $85 (max of 2). This is a one-time, non-refundable fee as we shampoo the carpets after each pet stay. No pets on furniture, please! Also, please clean up your pet's feces or we will charge an additional $40 fee if uncleaned feces are found.
Please note that a fee of $25 per night per guest applies for stays with guests above 8.
We are available for all of your needs and our number one goal is for you to have a 5-star experience & stay.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside our property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Water park
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,030 square feet
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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
Rules
The guest must sign a renter agreement. We do require a security deposit.
Quiet time is 10 PM. We also charge $150 for an unapproved late checkout.
No additional guests, parties, and events without pre-approval.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Check the description for the policy
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
With fee
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside our property
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: with fee
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 and a first aid kit
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-24-13500395
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
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About the area
Located in Near East Side, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks. Alamo and Historic Sunset Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alamodome or Frost Bank Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks. Visit our San Antonio travel guide
Is Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade?
As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade on 14 Apr 2026 start from NZ$921, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of San Antonio River, River Walk and Alamo. San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and Henry B. González Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). San Antonio Station is 19 minutes by foot.
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Perfect Backyard ~1 Mile to Riverwalk & DT~ Arcade Reviews
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We had our annual family trip to San Antonio and this location fit our family of 9 perfectly. The rooms were a good size and the location was close to everything we wanted to visit. We would love to stay here again onournext visit.
We had a great two-night stay here with family! Everything went perfect and we appreciate the incredible service provided! A great, spacious location just a couple miles away from the heart of San Antonio!
My family and I enjoyed our stay. Home is completely remodeled and well maintained. We travel a lot, I must say this home was well stocked with extra essentials that most would forget. Kitchen was well equipped, propane grill and fire pit worked perfectly! Would highly recommend and our family will book again!
We rented this house for a buddy trip. It was a perfect house—lots of room and great amenities. We were able to walk to the Alamo Beer Company, the River Walk, and The Pearl. Perfect place, and the property managers were great to work with.
We just stayed one night and the house was perfect for our family. Not the best neighborhood, but was fine for 1 night and didn't have any issues.
Sally S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Emily T.
12 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Decent
The pictures do not reflect the condition of the home. It was relatively clean but could be cleaner. The location overall was nice. Super quick to get all the places we wanted to go.
EASIEST CHECK IN I have had yet. A great value and a fun place to stay. The backyard was nice to relax, and the arcade games A+! The rooms were huge and beds comfortable. The kitchen/dining/ living is a big open space, perfect for just about anything. The area is close to everything, we uber'd a lot, but we could have walked. The neighborhood is being revitalized (so 4 stars and really just a heads up), but ultimately it was quiet and we had no issues.
This was a beautiful home. If you read some of the other ratings they mention it’s not in the greatest neighborhood. This is true but I stayed here with my wife and two young kids and had absolutely no trouble. A great property over all. 7.5/10 in my opinion
We really appreciate that the house was cool and ceiling fans were on when we arrived. We came from a cooler climate and San Antonio is hotter than what we are used to. The rooms were clean and the host was attentive to our requests.
We came to stay for a long weekend on a family vacation with young kids. Our son loved the arcade machine and foosball table , and the location within San Antonio made getting around easy!! The property was lovely and well renovated but could use some love. There were some water cracks on the ceiling and wear and tear was evident throughout.
We were a group of five that stayed one night for a quick weekend girls trip. The inside of the house was beautiful, clean and there was plenty of room for all of us. When we arrived the house was a bit warm and we notified Lucas and within hours he had someone come, check it out and got it taken care of within hours. I gave only 3 stars for the location, but only because we wanted something close enough to walk to and from the Riverwalk, however the neighborhood is clearly going through some changes and we decided it was safer to Uber in stead. The Uber ride was about 5 minutes, cheap and convenient. We would definatley stay again!
We loved staying at 521 Hays. The property host, Lucas, was very responsive. We had a slight A/C issue which he had fixed same afternoon. We got to the Alamodome in less than 8 minutes, which was AWESOME. We loved the open floor plan of the house and how all doors opened to the great room. Really generous sized bedrooms.
Genuinely such a great stay. Gorgeous home with beautiful open floor plan. Check in and check out was super easy, communication with host was fast & efficient, and had everything we could possibly need from spices to shampoo. Absolutely would stay again!
The Hayes house was larger than expected, and met our needs as a group of friends in every way. It’s an easy Uber to downtown SA. The house was clean with comfy beds and plenty of towels. It could use a couple more wine glasses and some hot pads, but our time there was extremely enjoyable!
This was the perfect house at the perfect location for our group of girls enjoying the new spots close to downtown San Antonio. The house is exactly as it’s described, maybe even better.
Just a few blocks from downtown attractions. Very convenient and accommodating. The entire house has been renovated and has a great feel to it. The beds are firm but comfortable.