San Antonio Historic Home with Hill Country Views

Helotes, Texas
$131 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Menger Cottages in San Antonio! On our beautiful seven-acre property, we have two cottages. Our COUNTRY COTTAGE (sleeps 6) is a German limestone with hill country views from the elegant front porch. Inside, the spacious living room has gracious stone fireplace & original hardwood floors. A French door leads into the MOZART Room w/ queen bed and side porch for morning coffee. The MIMI Room has a queen bed & lots of natural light. newly remodeled kitchen has pass-thru to the dining room, bar seating & Old World charm that makes cooking a social activity! The European bath has spacious shower, exposed limestone walls. separate WC. Enjoy meals outside on our biergarten patio w/ dining table & conversation seating. The huge fenced back yard is perfect for dogs.

The quirky Lodge accommodates two people and is the tiniest rock cottage. Original hardwood floors. Relearn what peace can be without TV, just birds in the morning and cicadas at night. Newly remodeled abbreviated kitchen with microwave, toaster oven and full fridge. Back deck to watch grazing horses. VRBO 1540981

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We recommend these restaurants and establishments:

The Cracked Mug
Helotes Grounds
First Watch
Wine 101
El Chaparral
La Hacienda
Grey Moss Inn
Floore's Country Store
Gino's and Dino's liquor and candy store
Jupe Mills Feed store
Forest Hills Presbyterian Church

Family Home Reclaimed; Now Shared with Others: In 1913, my great-grandfather, Erich Menger, and his brother Rudolph, purchased 560 acres in the hill country. In 1922, Erich and his wife, Lydia, bought Rudolph’s share and built a charming rock cottage. My great-grandparents raised registered Angora goats, cattle and sheep, and ran a dairy. Together, they spent nearly 30 years at the ranch. During my childhood, our family harvested our Christmas trees there, camped, hunted and gathered for picnics with extended family at the ranch. We swam in the cistern full of fresh rainwater or we rode on the tailgate down to the pool made by a dam in the Helotes Creek. But in 1973, our family sold the property. I vowed that someday I would buy the ranch back. In December 2000, we closed on these seven acres with the original ranch house, Carriage House and tiny Lodge.


Hospitality a Menger-Klar Family Tradition: For more than 100 years, my family has been known in San Antonio for their hospitality and generosity. One ancestor, Rudolph Menger and his wife, Babette, along with his in-laws, William Menger (a different line of the Menger family) operated the famous Menger Hotel. My great-grandfather, Emil Klar, was a butcher who specialized in home-killed meats and “the sausage with a flavor.” Opi, as he was known in the German tradition, gave meat to hungry neighbors during the Great Depression until he could no longer run his business. My grandfather, Roland Klar, along with my grandmother, Floy (nee Menger) Klar, brewed homemade beer to share with their salon of many friends. Today, my cousin Erich Menger is one of the most sought-after caterers in town. Now my husband and I continue that tradition of hospitality with vacation rentals of our historic family properties known as the Menger Cottages. Willkommen!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Waylon C.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    Charming historical building. Enjoyed the quiet and feeding the horses. No complaints. The shower/bathroom layout is unorthodox and doesn't leave much privacy. A lock on the bathroom door would be nice. Wasn't a problem for us, we loved the place, just something to be aware of.

  • Lynette M.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    My best friend & I booked the 2 bdrm Country Cottage. We had tickets to an event at Floore's Country Store (some pretty big country artists play there). Home is about 6 miles from Old Town Helotes. We were even able to get a Uber to/from the concert. The home as described-Older home on a ranch type property with a couple of other cottages. We only saw two workers the 3 days we were there. It is out in the country-accessed via a short gravel driveway. LOTS of trees, beautiful plants & the wildlife that comes with it. No bugs at all in the house but we saw beautiful butterflies, interesting grasshoppers, and a moth the size of a small bird! lol! Loved the blend of modern and rustic.It is obvious renovations have been done and well thought out. The bathroom is really neat. 2 large bdrms. Open living area with a comfy couch. We didn't use the kitchen really but saw lots of appliances and utensils. Needs a new coffee pot or Keurig The porch & outdoor spaces would be ideal in the fall. We are no strangers to well and septic systems, so the sulphur smell wasn't a surprise (but could be for some). Plenty of filtered water was provided though! Cleaning crew missed a few things but the host took care of it and even issued a partial refund! San Antonio Riverwalk-30 min drive, Canterra shopping center-less than 15. Old Town is cute but not much to do there - plenty of restaurant options and activities in any direction. Would go again!

  • Renata L.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    This is a beautifully restored home. The restoration kept the character of the charming home. The only thing better than the home was the host! She went far and above to make our stay extra special. We sincerely appreciate the extra assistance in making our family trip extra special. My grands, my brother and my dog loved it!! Thank you!

  • Claudia W.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    What an amazing and peaceful time we all had. We have 2 Frenchies and our male had a blast looking out the windows searching for all he could see. There are GAMES, puzzles and books galore to read, many birds to see due to all the trees and even horses that we fed. You can almost feel a part of the family after reading the history. Linda, our host, was ever so friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again!

  • Randy H.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2024

    Stayed Apr 5, 2024

    Very nice place and away from the busy San Antonio proper. Close enough that we were able to do all the tourist stuff, missions, Alamo, Riverwalk, and visit with friends. We even got to observe the eclipse during our stay.

  • Karen M.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2024

    Stayed Mar 6, 2024

    My husband and I were used to going to San Antonio in our younger years, before we knew each other. On this trip, We took each other around, but our favorite thing to do was just relax at this amazing house/land. I did not want to leave. Great for our dog, too!

  • Submitted Jan 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 28, 2023

    There are several cottage homes on this ranch property, and they are very charming and historic. The house was very spacious with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, with plenty of common areas. It had all the amenities we needed including a fenced in backyard for the dogs and washer dryer in a nearby shed. The horses were super friendly and came to greet us at the fence each day when we went to say hello. This is such a wonderful property and great for family reunions in the big house and maybe even booking the other two cottages. The only area for improvement is that the well water is pretty hard / mineral-heavy, so the dishwasher struggled to get the dishes sparkling clean and our skin was pretty dry too. All in all it was a wonderful stay and we'd visit again if the chance presents itself.

  • Phyllis B.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2023

    Stayed Oct 13, 2023

    This a hidden gem. It’s not far from the loop in San Antonio but secluded among old live oaks and a families historic home. Loved reading the family history and viewing the pictures of the past.

  • Jo Elaine P.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2023

    Stayed Jun 5, 2023

    Everything was great. We had a lovely relaxing time. We’ll be back.

  • Isaac R.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2022

    Stayed Dec 1, 2022

    The house was great, with lots of charm and beautiful scenery. The host was very friendly and quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend checking this place out!

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