The Hot Tamale — 2 King Beds, Modern Downtown Casa

San Antonio, Texas
$461 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Puro San Antonio experience! The Hot Tamale is a Downtown Modern 1900s Craftsman, offering the ideal layout for families, couples or a girls weekend. Stay in the heart of downtown, minutes from the Pearl! There's something for everyone—from Fun (air hockey, calf roping, corn hole, board games, etc.) to Relaxation (high-speed WiFi, 60 inch Smart TV, in-home Massages) to Convenience (close to everything!). A full kitchen, outdoor grill & coffee bar await your arrival. Kid & Dog friendly!

This home offers luxury living near all the action! Bedrooms are arranged for ultimate privacy and comfort:

BEDROOM #1:
- King Bed
- (Half bath located in living room)

BEDROOM #2:
- Queen Bed
- Twin bunk bed (Adult-sized)
- Ensuite bathroom: clawfoot tub w/shower

BEDROOM #3:
- King Bed
- Ensuite Primary bathroom: Walk-in shower, double vanity

GAME ROOM:
- 2 Rollaway beds available (upon request)
** Both are twin-sized with six inch memory foam mattresses, extremely comfortable.
- Pocket doors isolate this room from the living room & kitchen

SLEEPING
To ensure a peaceful night's sleep, each bedroom is equipped with double pane windows, a Dohm sound machine, blackout curtains, fan, and complimentary ear plugs.

- Both bathrooms offer shampoo, conditioner and body soap. A Poopourri spray bottle also sits atop each commode!

CHILDREN
- Pack 'n Play provided
- 2 Clip-on high chairs (for the eat-in kitchen island)
- Child plates, cups, utensils
- Toys & books provided for Ages 0-5+ (Older kids enjoy the Air Hockey table, board games & activities.) While the house isn't child proof, we have tried to make it as kid friendly as possible.

KITCHEN
Full-sized appliances: Stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, toaster oven, eat-in island
- Tableware for 10+
- Pots/pans/baking dishes for guests craving a homemade meal
- Outdoor stainless steel gas grill
- Olive oil / salt / pepper / dried herbs & spices, vegetable peeler, & much more
- Lemon squeezer, cocktail shaker, wine & beer openers
- Wine glasses for 10+
- Paper towels provided (along with toilet paper)

COFFEE / TEA BAR:
- Keurig, coffee maker, french press & grinder
- Coffee grounds & roasted beans (from local producers)
- Keurig coffee, tea & hot chocolate pods (a welcoming assortment)
- Cream, sugar & Splenda
- Mugs for 10+

GAME ROOM
Bring your competitive spirit!
- Professional air hockey table
- Tons of board games, cards, puzzles
- Card/Dining table for four
- Some games can get a little loud, so this room is can be closed-off to the rest of the house via original wood pocket doors.

LIVING ROOM
Whether it's game day or Netflix & chill, relax on the West Elm sofa and enjoy the 60'' SmartTV.
- Sign-in on your favorite apps, like Netflix, Disney+, etc.
- Blu-Ray DVD player

IN-HOME MASSAGE
Further relaxation is available by booking a private in-home massage @ $85/hour. Certified in every type of massage, this masseuse has regularly massaged our family for over a decade. (This service is subject to availability & should be booked prior to arrival).

LAUNDRY ROOM
- Washer
- Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Scent free Detergent & Dryer sheets
* Please be respectful and reasonable about your usage.

OUTDOORS
- Casual porch lounge chairs offer the perfect spot to enjoy an evening breeze
- Enjoy seated dinners in the backyard underneath romantic string lights
- Backyard rocking chairs offer the perfect vantage point for watching the many outdoor activities.

OUTDOOR GAMES:
- Calf Roping
- Oversized Connect Four
- Corn Hole (bean bag toss)
- Velcro Catch

DOG FRIENDLY
Please see property rules and message us ahead of time. Up to 3 Dogs approved on a case-by-case basis. No puppies allowed, or dogs in heat.
- Fully-fenced yard
- Dog bowls
- Dog beds
- Dog-only Towels
- Poop bags
- Extra Leashes
- Chew Toys
- Outside hoses for bathing

For your peace of mind, the property is fully-fenced and offers off-street tandem parking in our gated driveway. A security system is also in use. We have three exterior cameras for our property, as it's vacant from time-to-time. Cameras cover the front porch (doorbell camera), front yard and back yard. The Nest doorbell blinks white when activity is detected.

Privately owned and operated! You'll enjoy our lux amenities and personal touches. (No third party owner or management.)

We are licensed by the City of San Antonio & Bexar County, which charges a Hotel Occupancy Tax. If you see added fees to your total, it's due to these mandatory taxes.

Government Hill is one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods. This tightly-knit community is close to EVERYTHING Downtown: Pearl, the Alamo, Riverwalk, Convention Center, San Antonio Zoo, Museums, Trinity University, UIW, Alamo Heights, the AT&T Center & more! It's less than 9 minutes to the Airport, without traffic.

It's integrally linked to Fort Sam Houston; in fact, you can often hear Taps from the front porch. Most Government Hill residents have owned their homes for generations; ours is the only rental on the block. The neighborhood is a mix of old historic mansions, newly updated homes (like ours), and some that are in need of TLC.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1620 Sq Ft (151 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking/tobacco Use, Inside Or Outdoors Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Tony B.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The Hot Tamale house was very comfortable and in a convenient location to get to the Pearl or downtown San Antonio. The house had everything we needed for our stay, allowing us to cook, barbecue, relax and play games with our family. Laura was great with communication and was very clear in the instructions.

  • Jillian O.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Laura was amazing! She was very flexible and made check in and check out a breeze! Beautiful home very close to all the action. Perfect place for a weekend get away.

  • Luke M.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    The spot is centrally located, making it easy to get downtown, the Pearl, the airport, etc. The house well taken care of. Our family really enjoyed the games and toys, outdoor space, etc. Bedrooms and bathrooms are nicely done. For folks visiting San Antonio for vacation, highly recommend this house!

  • Lauren C.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    This house was perfect for our little family. Our boys practically lived in the game room and were able to share the second bedroom with bunk beds and attached bath. The location of the house allowed us to go places very easily and quickly. We’d love to come back and stay again! The house is absolutely beautiful and geared towards family.

  • Lisa F.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Laura was such a tremendous help. We had our booking cancel the night before arrival and Laura was able to accommodate us on VERY short notice. The house was clean and had lots of games and toddler supplies to keep all entertained. The location was perfect for spending time at the Pearl and Fort Sam Houston. The neighborhood is definitely in transition but it was quiet all but Saturday night and we never felt unsafe. I would definitely stay on our next visit to San Antonio.

  • Dolores E.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2023

    Stayed Nov 3, 2023

    Great house for family fun! Thank you for having us :)

  • Christi M.

    Submitted May 4, 2023

    Stayed Apr 21, 2023

    Adorable home with lots of extras! The owner has considered all the special touches. It was absolutely perfect for a Final Fiesta Bachelorette weekend!

  • NANCY L.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2023

    Stayed Mar 12, 2023

    Spacious, tastefully updated bungalow home; it is the most thoughtfully equipped and comfortable VRBO we have stayed in. Laura was very welcoming and responsive. The house is walking distance to the Pearl. The backyard is lovely, with room for kids to play, a sitting area and a large table for outdoor dining. There also are toys, games and tableware for kids. We will be back!

  • Michelle D.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2023

    Stayed Mar 10, 2023

    We had a great time on our short trip. Plenty of space for everyone . The kids loved the air hockey.

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2022

    Stayed Oct 5, 2022

    Our experience at the Hot Tamale was great. We loved the house and decor. Would definitely recommend.

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$461+
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