Your Private San Antonio Retreat

The Elmstead

Hunters Mill · San Antonio, TX

4.44 · 9 reviews
Begin Your Stay
11Guests
4Bedrooms
8Beds
3Baths

Welcome to The Elmstead — your private retreat in San Antonio. We're so glad you're here. This home was designed for unforgettable gatherings: whether you're planning a weekend full of games, pool days, late-night movies under the stars, or simply a slow morning with coffee on the patio — it's all here for you. Everything you need to make yourself at home is in this guide. We're just a message away if you need anything.

With warmth — Sneha & Reyna, Forte Collection Properties

Essential Info

Check-in: 4:00 PM  |  Check-out: 10:00 AM

Your door code is the last 6 digits of the phone number used to book. It activates shortly before your check-in time.

Complete check-in details are delivered the morning of your check-in date. Check your Airbnb messages or email that morning.

Network: ElmsteadGuestWiFi

Password: ForteElmstead

1,000 Mbps fiber — fast enough for everyone streaming, working, and gaming simultaneously. Smart TVs in every room support Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, and more.

Free parking in the driveway — up to 4 vehicles. Additional street parking along the cul-de-sac curve. Please do not block neighbors' driveways.

Fully equipped kitchen — refrigerator, oven, stove, dishwasher, microwave. Cookware and dishes for 11 provided.

  • Keurig coffee station (main kitchen + Primary Suite)
  • Milkshake bar with blender
  • Breakfast bar with seating for 4
  • 8-person dining table converts to poker table (chips in briefcase on table)
  • Full-size washer & dryer — starter detergent pods provided
  • Extra blankets and pillows in each bedroom closet
  • Pack-n-play crib & baby gate in Primary Suite closet
  • Pool towels in cabinet by back door
  • Maximum 11 guests
  • Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM
  • No excessive noise after 10:00 PM
  • Exterior security cameras (no cameras inside)
  • Pets welcome in pet corral area
  • No smoking inside
  • STR Registration: STR-26-13500001

Check-out is 10:00 AM.

  • Leave used towels/linens on the bathroom floor
  • Load remaining dishes in dishwasher and start it
  • Place trash in bins by back door
  • Lock the front door on your way out

Late check-out available — message us on Airbnb.

Amenities Guide

Private heated pool with custom stone surround, integrated hot tub/spa, and direct backyard access. Cleaned before every stay.

Pool heating add-on: $80/night. Message on Airbnb before check-in.

Pool towels in cabinet by back door. Poolside cabana half-bathroom available.

Full projector and large screen in the backyard. Blue bean bag chairs arranged in rows. Connect via HDMI or Chromecast. Best after dark.

  • Foosball · Skee-ball arcade · Pop-a-shot basketball · Dartboard
  • Smart TV · Plush leather lounge + wine barrel chairs
  • Govee LED ambient lighting (remote on shelf)
  • Outdoor cornhole and croquet stored near entrance

Backyard fire pit with wine barrel seating. Firewood provided seasonally — fully extinguish before going inside.

Pergola-covered outdoor dining area seats 8, adjacent to pool deck.

Full-size propane grill on back patio. Extra propane in side yard cabinet. Grill tools below the grill. Please clean after each use.

Entire backyard fully fenced with dedicated pet corral for off-leash play. Waste bags by back door.

Where You'll Sleep

Bedroom 1 — Primary Suite
King + 2 Roll-Aways + Crib — Sleeps 6

Hotel-quality white linens, walk-in shower, Keurig station, and smart TV. Roll-away beds and pack-n-play crib for families with little ones.

Ensuite Walk-In ShowerKeurig StationSmart TVWalk-In ClosetRoll-Away BedsPack-n-Play Crib
Bedroom 2
Queen Canopy Bed — Sleeps 2

Elegant and moody — the canopy bed frame creates a boutique hotel feel. Spacious closet, smart TV, and a private, restful atmosphere.

Queen Canopy BedSmart TVSpacious Closet
Bedroom 3
Full + Twin Bunk — Sleeps 3

Perfect for kids or a trio of friends. Twin bunk with a fun, youthful energy and a reading nook in the corner.

Reading NookSmart TVTwin Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
Queen Bed — Sleeps 2

The remote worker's haven. Queen bed, dedicated desk and chair, smart TV, and plenty of natural light.

Dedicated WorkspaceSmart TVQueen Bed

Enhance Your Stay

Message us on Airbnb at least 24 hours before check-in to add any of the following.

Heated Pool
$80 / night

Keep the pool warm for evening swims and cool-weather weekends.

Request on Airbnb
Early Check-In
$75 flat

Arrive at 2:00 PM instead of 4:00 PM. Subject to availability.

Request on Airbnb
Late Check-Out
$75 flat

Stay until 12:00 PM instead of 10:00 AM. Subject to availability.

Request on Airbnb

Explore San Antonio

Our handpicked guide to the best San Antonio has to offer — restaurants, coffee, family fun, breweries, and everything you need nearby.

Top Restaurants

Clementine

$$$

Multiple James Beard Award semifinalist — seasonally driven, globally inspired cuisine in Castle Hills. One of the most celebrated restaurants in Texas.

Castle Hills ~15 min
Pro tip: Dinner only, Tue–Sat 5–9 PM. Reserve via OpenTable.

Biga on the Banks

$$$

Chef Bruce Auden's River Walk gem — upscale American dining, pan-seared duck, stunning ceviche. SA's special-occasion stalwart for 25+ years.

River Walk ~25 min

Rosario's Mexican Café y Cantina

$$

The liveliest Tex-Mex in the city — massive margaritas, handmade enchiladas. The chile relleno has a cult following.

Southtown ~20 min

Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood

$$$$

SA's finest steakhouse — USDA prime cuts dry-aged in-house, exceptional Gulf Coast seafood.

Downtown ~25 min

La Fonda on Main

$$

SA institution since 1932 — interior Mexican cuisine in a hacienda-style setting with hand-painted tile and margaritas from fresh citrus.

Monte Vista ~15 min

Coffee & Cafes

Theory Coffee Co.

$

Voted Best Coffee in SA Magazine multiple years — specialty coffee trailer at Flavor Corner in Alamo Heights. Closes at 2pm.

Alamo Heights ~15 min

Merit Coffee

$

SA's most beloved local chain — precision-crafted espresso, nitro cold brew, great food menu. Multiple locations.

Multiple locations ~10 min

Halcyon Coffee Bar & Lounge

$

Coffee shop + art gallery — open until midnight, tableside S'mores, board games, vinyl. A Southtown classic.

Southtown ~20 min

Family Fun

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

$$$

Massive roller coasters, full water park section, live shows. Superman: Krypton Coaster is a must. ~14 miles West.

Northwest SA ~20 min
Pro tip: Buy tickets online (save ~30%). Arrive by 10am on weekends.

SeaWorld San Antonio

$$$

Animal encounters, Orca shows, rides, and the adjacent Aquatica water park.

West SA ~28 min

San Antonio Zoo

$$

750+ species in Brackenridge Park. The train ride is a kid favorite.

Brackenridge Park ~30 min

Natural Bridge Caverns

$$

Largest known caverns in Texas — guided underground tours, zip-lining, ropes course, gem mining. 70°F year-round.

North SA area ~30 min

The Alamo

Free

The most visited historic site in Texas. The renovated museum tells the full 1836 story in powerful detail.

Downtown ~25 min
Pro tip: Entry to the church is free. Arrive before 10am.

Breweries & Bars

Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery

$$

Inside the 1894 Pearl Brewery boiler house — gulf-inspired seafood and beers brewed where SA's brewing legacy began.

Pearl District ~25 min

Freetail Brewing Co.

$

SA's craft brewery since 2008 — 20+ beers on tap, cult-favorite brisket queso, massive kid-friendly taproom.

North SA (1604) ~18 min

Künstler Brewing

$$

SA's beloved German-style brewery — impeccable Hefeweizens, Kölsch, and Märzen. Soft pretzel with beer cheese is mandatory.

Alamo Heights ~15 min
Pro tip: Thursday evening is locals night. Arrive before 7pm.

The Mix

$

SA's legendary dive bar — cash only, cold Lone Stars, pool tables, best jukebox in the city.

Monte Vista / The Strip ~18 min
Pro tip: Cash bar. Bring $20, play some pool, stay for three rounds.

Grocery & Essentials

H-E-B Supermarket

$

Texas's favorite grocery chain — widely considered one of the best in the country. Fresh produce, incredible deli, on-site tortilleria.

Multiple nearby locations ~8 min

Trader Joe's

$

Wine under $10, excellent snacks, best pre-made appetizers for your outdoor movie night.

Multiple locations ~15 min

Total Wine & More

$$

Largest wine, beer, and spirits selection in the city — 8,000+ wines, 3,000+ beers.

Northwest SA ~15 min
Where you'll be

Minutes from everything, quiet as a creek.

The Elmstead is tucked into Hunters Mill, a wooded cul-de-sac in Northwest San Antonio. Tap any pin or number to see distance and get directions.

A compass map
From the home
Bexar County · TX
Hunters Mill area
5 MI 10 MI 15 MI 20 MI 25 MI N E S W NWNE SESW The Elmstead HUNTERS MILL · GENERAL AREA
General area · exact address shared at check-in
Drive times are typical — expect more during rush hour or weekend events. 12 destinations13 min nearest25 mi furthest

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Forte Collection Properties
Hosted by Sneha & Reyna
STR License: STR-26-13500001