Cottage in San Antonio, TX
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this cottage rental
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
Check out our downtown San Antonio cottages:
Craftsman Haus HomeAway 3589618
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!
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
Check out our downtown San Antonio cottages:
Craftsman Haus HomeAway 3589618
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!
Amenities at San Antonio Historic Home with Hill Country Views
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of San Antonio, TX
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the relaxing and charming atmosphere of the property, with historical cottages, friendly horses, and a quiet location. Perfect for family gatherings and pet-friendly too.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 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.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 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!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 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!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 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!
$$$$
Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(55 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the relaxing and charming atmosphere of the property, with historical cottages, friendly horses, and a quiet location. Perfect for family gatherings and pet-friendly too.
From real guest reviews summarized by AIDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
