Title: The Lightening House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lightening House Holiday home in San Antonio, near San Antonio River ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103520700/103520636/w906h682x59y1-cda90c1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103520700/103520636/w465h682x279y1-3d335b0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103520700/103520636/ea93393a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103520700/103520636/w907h682x58y1-e276089d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103520700/103520636/w908h682x58y1-d072b24d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the vibrant Southtown art district at this award-winning home, featured in local publications and the iconic Selena movie. With 2 spacious modern masters, 2 additional bedrooms, a laundry/storage room, and an inviting outdoor deck with a hot tub for 8 people. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning £442 includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Lightening House About this space This unique place has a style of its own, Real estate magazine award winning/numerous local publications, and participating in the legendary Selena movie. perfect fit, fun, and very accommodating in the Southtown art district. The house set happiness hopefulness in very bold and colorful way of expression. It include 2 large modern masters + 2 additional bedrooms, laundry/storage room, inviting outdoor deck with large hot tub for 8, and 12 privet car parking for private events/Business meetings. Guest access Gate code ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shower ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112840000/112832300/112832206/w2880h1893x0y3-d1a6b924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blissful 5BR/3BA Haven Near Riverwalk & Downtown! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.400162,-98.50398&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cbnrDz%60fxQ%40Q%3FQ%3FO%3FS%40Q%40Q%40O%40S%40Q%40OBQ%40QBQBQBOBQBQBODQBODODQDODQDOFODOFOFOFOFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMFOJMHMHKHMJKHKJMHKJMJIJKJKJIJKLIJIJKLGLKJGLILGLGLILGLELGLGLENELGNCLELENENCLCNELCNANCLANCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLDLFLHLFLFJHLFLJJFLJJHJHLJJHJJJJJHHLJJJLHJJJHLHJHLHLHNHLHLFLHNFLFNFNFLFNFNDNFNDNFNDPDNBPDNDNBPDNBPBPBNBPBP%40PBP%40N%40P%40R%40N%40P%3FP%40R%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FNAP%3FPAPAPAPAPANCRAPCNCPCPCNCPEPCNENEPCNEPENGNENGNENGNGNGNGLGNGNILGNILILILILILILIJKLIJKJKLIJKHKJKLKHMHKJKHMHKHMHMHKFMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMDMDODMDODMBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMCOCMEOCOCMEMEOEMEOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMIMIKIKIMKKIKIKMKKKIKKIMKKIKKMIKIMIMKMGMIMIMGOIMGOGOGMGOGOGMGQEOGOEOEOEQEOEQCOEOCQCQCOCQCQCOAQCSAOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FO%3FSAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_6aH9PWgXZD0-TL2cRQqBqfIQtc=) San Antonio, TX #### What's nearby - San Antonio River - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Market Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - River Walk - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Henry B. González Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles - Alamodome - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles #### Getting around - San Antonio Station - 10 min drive - San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk - ‪Dos Sirenos Brewing - ‬16 min walk - ‪Gold Coffee - ‬6 min walk - ‪Union Stockyards - ‬9 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lightening House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at The Lightening House? > As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lightening House on 25 Oct 2025 start from £441.55, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Antonio-Hotels-The-Lightening-House.h103520636.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Lightening House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lightening House? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Lightening House located? > Located in Downtown San Antonio, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from San Antonio River and within 3 miles (5 km) of River Walk and Henry B. González Convention Center. Alamo and Alamodome are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lightening House Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce L. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place We really enjoyed our stay. A total rehab that is modern and him. Convient dri ing access to the Riverwalk area. We would stay here again. ##### Bruce L. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Great time! Beautiful, clean, and the host was very accommodating. ##### Laura T. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C. 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful The shower in the master bath is to die for ##### Crystal C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steve B. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### memorial day stay House was obviously newly constructed/renovated and has an amazing design and layout. Very modern.Fit and finish needs some attention. Neighborhood was on the rough side but safe. ##### Steve B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Digna C. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spotless and Exquisite Linens The property was spotless and immaculate. We slept well in the soft, fragrant linens. The host went above and beyond with bath extras and fluffy towels.The patio was nice on a cool evening. The locked gates gave us an extra sense of security and the carport could have fit three medium cars. Very close to our comedy show venue and the Riverwalk. We'd come again. ##### Digna C. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moch F. 16 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mother's Day Weekend Delightful weekend. Only con is the rooster and chickens next door. Very loud. Roi was awesome/! ##### Moch F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### MIke G. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Location #### Nice interior, but floor tiles are lose and hurt when barefooted. Entire house needs some type of c Good location to downtown, but neighborhood is scary. Bedroom and bathroom doors would not shut completely, so privacy was an issue. Window coverings and repaired tile floors would make this house much more enjoyable. Also need a ceiling to floor screen for the upstairs bedroom...it is toooooo exposed. ##### MIke G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jose H. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Updated House \+ Nice house + 1.8 miles from river walk + Plenty of space - No privacy on windows (no blinds) very awkward for master room to use restroom and shower - Few AC issues but were corrected - Driveway gate not operable - Neighbor has Rooster outside master room but didn’t really bother me but my guest yea ##### Jose H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Great place to stay, close to downtown riverwalk area. House was fun and set up for entertainment. Very cozy as well. ##### David L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindia L. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Years Eve Celebration The home was definitely a show home. The attention to details was so impressive. The beds slept good. We brought our dog and the house was dog friendly, equipped with water/food bowls, dog beds and toys for the dog. Just to let you know the back bedrooms do not have window dressings but when looking towards the house from outside, the windows have a mirror effect so you only see your reflection. You gotta try the hot tub, Good location to downtown. Perfect for our mini trip, Host was quick to respond. ##### Cindia L. 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