Cozy Casita~String Lights~Grill~Patio~Near Downtown

Welcome to Ember Casita at Porchlight House! Tucked just steps from the main house behind a cheerful teal Dutch door, this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath casita is your private retreat in the heart of San Antonio`s Southtown/Lone Star arts district. Whether you`re a couple craving a romantic getaway or a small group wanting your own space close to the action, Ember Casita delivers designer comfort in a compact, effortless package.

• A true private retreat — your own front door, fully separate from the main Porchlight House (may be rented to another guest- only the back yard is shared), right in the heart of Southtown`s arts district
• Evenings made for lingering — unwind by the shared fire pit under string lights on your private patio
• Cook like a local — a fully equipped kitchen with butcher-block counters and stainless appliances, steps from Southtown`s best taco spots
• Rest easy, however you`re traveling — a plush queen bed plus a daybed/trundle comfortably sleep up to 4
• Steps from it all — walk to Southtown`s galleries, coffee shops, and murals right outside your door

Please note: Ember Casita is reached through the pedestrian walk-through gate on the left side of the Main House, leading to its private teal Dutch door. Please do not use the Main House’s yellow front door or attempt to open the vehicle gate. The vehicle gate remains locked and is not part of guest access. Street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Step onto your patio — shared with the main house next door — where twinkling string lights, a fire pit, and a cushioned lounge set the scene for evening cocktails or morning coffee under the San Antonio sky. Inside, warm Southwestern touches (cowhide accents, Aztec-print pillows, rustic wood furniture) blend with clean, modern finishes: butcher-block countertops, open shelving, and stainless steel appliances give the galley kitchen a boutique feel, while a leather reclining sofa and mounted TV anchor the cozy living room.

You`ll sleep easy in two thoughtfully appointed bedrooms: the primary features a plush queen bed with a handcrafted wood headboard, and the second offers a daybed with pull-out trundle — perfect for kids, friends, or extra guests — sleeping up to 4 total. A spa-style tiled walk-in shower and stacked in-unit washer/dryer round out the comforts of home.

Just outside your door, you`re minutes from the Blue Star Arts Complex, Mission Reach River Walk, Confluence Park, and Mission Conception, with downtown San Antonio, the Alamo, and the Pearl District all a short drive away. Southtown`s best tacos, coffee, and craft beer — think La Tuna, Burgerteca, and Künstler Brewing — are around the corner. Book Ember Casita for an intimate San Antonio escape, or pair it with the Porchlight House - the main house next door for a full Porchlight House buyout.


About the neighborhood:

You`re staying in the Lone Star district on the edge of Southtown — San Antonio`s creative corridor, where murals, galleries, breweries, and some of the city`s best-loved local restaurants set the pace. The Blue Star Arts Complex is your nearby anchor: galleries, First Friday energy, Blue Star Brewing, coffee, and cocktails all in one riverside campus, with Southtown favorites like La Tuna, Burgerteca, and Künstler Brewing close by.

Love the outdoors? The Mission Reach stretch of the San Antonio River Walk is minutes away — miles of hike-and-bike trail winding past Confluence Park and the historic Spanish missions, including Mission Concepción. And when you want the classics, downtown San Antonio is a short drive: the Alamo, the downtown River Walk, the Pearl, Market Square, and Hemisfair are all within easy reach — close enough for spontaneous evenings out, far enough that you come home to a quiet neighborhood street.

The casita`s teal door is open and ready — book your San Antonio getaway today.

Permit: STR-23-13500811
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To keep everything above board and ensure a safe and secure stay for everyone, we`ve got a few quick steps for you to breeze through:

-Verify Yourself: You might be asked to show us your official ID – don’t worry, it’s just to make sure you’re you!
-Must be 25 years or older to rent our home!
-Confirm Contact Info: Double-checking your digits so we can reach you easily if needed.
-Credit Card Confirmation: We’ll need a valid credit card that matches your ID we hold a refundable $50 security deposit. It’s just a formality!
-Security Screening: Hop through our verification portal – think of it as your VIP pass to a fantastic stay.

Rest assured, your info is as safe as houses with us! We won’t be selling, sharing, or handing it off to anyone else.

Once you’re all set and verified, we’ll shoot over your check-in instructions faster than you can say “vacation time!”

Let the fun begin—your dream getaway is ready and waiting!
1. If you are a local resident, please contact the hosts before booking

2. This home has many light colored pieces of furniture (couches, chairs, rugs, bar stools)- please be EXTRA careful to not eat or drink on these. Any stains will result in an additional cleaning fee or replacement of the piece at guest expense.

3. Guests must acknowledge that they will keep their noise level to a minimum after 10:00 pm

4. No parties or events allowed

5. Guests must provide us with a valid working phone number & guests listed on the reservation must report to us within 2 hours from the time of arrival if anything in regards to cleanliness does not meet their standards so we can help address the situation as soon as possible.

6. NO SMOKING or use of fire permitted in the rental (or fireplace). Guests must acknowledge that no `smoking` includes the use of vape pens and marijuana and `use of fire` includes the lighting of candles, incense, or sage. There will be a $200 charge per day of reservation if this rule is not followed.

7. There can not be any more than the allowed number of guests in or on the property at any one time; a violation could lead to the immediate removal of all guests without a refund

8. Late check-out fee of $50 (if not authorized) applies for check-outs after 11:00 am. We`re sorry we have to charge this, but we pay our housekeepers based on the agreed-upon checkout time, and if they are unable to clean, we still have to pay them.

9. We will place a small deposit hold on your credit card the day before your arrival to cover any accidental property damage that may occur, and it will be released after you check out.

10. Guests who make reservations for over 30 days must sign our standard lease agreement and agree to a background check before check- in (it will be provided before check-in).

11. Excessively dirty units will incur an additional cleaning fee and will be evidenced with photos.

12. For your security and protection, the property is equipped with exterior cameras.

13. Please remember to take all of your belongings with you upon checkout. Any items left behind will incur a $30 mailing fee (separate from the cost of postage). We will do our best to send your items back to you within a week.

14. If, by not following any of our rules, we are forced to refund or discount an upcoming or existing guest, you will be liable for the costs.

15. Pet Policy: one small dog (15 lbs or under) is allowed, at $65 per pet per night. Pets must be kept in a kennel when left alone in the home.