Located in the heart of San Antonio, The Bridge at Hays Street offers a unique perspective on this vibrant city. Capture memorable group or solo pictures against the iconic backdrop of Downtown San Antonio and explore everything it has to offer.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedrooms3 bathrooms125 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
Bridge - A Birdy Vacation Rental
The Bridge at Hays Street is in a great location for all guests wanting to visit Downtown San Antonio and explore everything this amazing city has to offer. Make your way to the River walk or have dinner at the Tower of the America's. Once used as the connection between the East and West sides of San Antonio across the railroad tracks now the Hays Street Bridge is widely used as a pedestrian bridge. Perfect for group, or solo pictures!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Water park
Theme park nearby
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number STR-19-13501403
About the area
Located in Near East Side, a neighbourhood in San Antonio, this holiday home is near theme parks. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Alamo, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Market Square and North Star Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Alamodome or Frost Bank Center. Visit our San Antonio travel guide
How much is parking at Bridge - A Birdy Vacation Rental?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bridge - A Birdy Vacation Rental?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bridge - A Birdy Vacation Rental?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bridge - A Birdy Vacation Rental located?
Located in Near East Side, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Antonio River, River Walk and Henry B. González Convention Center. Alamodome and Alamo are also within 2 miles (3 km). San Antonio Station is 19 minutes by foot.
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Bridge - A Birdy Vacation Rental Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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The home was incredibly spacious! The beds were SO comfy with the softest sheets I’ve ever felt in my life! The location was perfect for quick trips to Fort Sam Houston to pick up our graduating soldier and spend time at the Riverwalk.
The place was very clean and comfortable. A bit concerned about the location, otherwise, it was an enjoyable stay. I recommend it.
Oduntayo O.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Bethany E.
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
A rose among thorns...
The property itself was nice. It's spacious, has great amenities and is close to several restaurants, breweries and the downtown area. However, the neighborhood in which it is located is pretty rough, and extremely noisy. There are 2 houses on the same street that keep chickens and roosters, plus several barking dogs. The house directly next door has about 6 cats that like to leave presents in the yard, so watch out. The close proximity to the walking bridge is nice, but several motorcyclists, and various groups like to gather nightly on it, meaning they will pass by the house to get to and from the bridge. The railroad runs at all hours, so bring your earphones. These are not to be taken as criticisms against the property itself. It is definitely a rose among thorns.
Bethany E.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jim G.
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Could have been a much nicer stay!
When we arrived, the smoke detector in the bedroom was beeping. No one could come to replace the batteries due to a holiday weekend.
Luckily, my husband found a piece of wall trim long enough to reach the button on the smoke detector which would have to be push several times throughout our stay.
Secondly, the rugs had not been vacuumed and the floors had not been swept or mopped.
Thirdly, neither tvs worked in the living room or bedroom nor were there instructions for the four tv remotes in the living room.
Lastly, thinking we may need to sleep on the pull out couch if we could not get the smoke detector stopped. We lift the couch cushions to find the most disgusting filth from previous vacationers.
Location to downtown is great. Neighborhood is sketchy. Cleaning crew needs to be fired.
This place could be very nice if someone would pay attention to detail.
This has to be one of the BEST rentals we have stayed in out of all the years we have been going to San Antonio for the Stock Show. The house was very clean, spacious & most important in a very quiet,easy to get to,calm & in between everywhere we needed to go to very fast. My family & I will definitley stay here every time we visit San Antonio in the future if available! TYSM
Great, clean house with nice furnishings. The neighbors roosters were not a great wake up call, but you can’t control your neighbors. Loved the property and would rent again.
It was a cool little house. We enjoyed the layout and the decor very much. It was a bit dusty when we checked in (as if it may not have been rented in a while), but overall, it was a pleasant stay. It only took about 15 minutes to walk over to the River Walk and Convention Center. When we ubered back in the evening, the rates were under $10 and both drivers we used were super friendly.
The house was nice and lived up to online pictures, but the neighborhood was a bit underwhelming. Overall, it was fairly quiet. The remote to the living room ceiling didn't work and there was no dishwasher soap. Additionally, I didn't like being asked to clean up while also paying a $150 cleaning fee. Overall, I would give this place a thumbs up rating.
We got this property because we wanted to be within walking distance of all of the San Antonio downtown festivities. At first sight, the neighborhood seemed a little sketchy. However, it is apparent that other property owners are doing the same thing to revive this neighborhood and it is become very user-friendly. The access to the neighborhood across the bridge was spectacular. The property was very well-kept and contained. I cannot say enough about the hosts. Due to flight and travel issues, our stay had to be changed, and these hoes were the most accommodating I've ever dealt with. responsive, professional, and would recommend anyone staying in the San Antonio area. Do you like this property or any other properties from this host. Thank you so much.
The home was really nice and rental manager was very accommodating. Just a couple things… the coffee was broken so we had to buy a new one so we could have our morning fix while we were there. Also the hair dryer in the master was broken too. For the most part it was clean but I think the cleaning company could have done a more thorough job (crumbs on the floor etc). The neighborhood is a bit sketchy… I would suggest an Uber if you want to go to the Riverwalk as you’ll need to walk through a homeless camp to get there otherwise.
I know it sounds like I’m complaining a lot but in fact we did enjoy our stay so overall I’d give it an 8.
Tammy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
David W.
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
Poor communication
The unit was fine overall. It could use a paint job because it definitely looked "lived in". Worked well as far as layout and size. A little better cleaning between tenants would help. A couple little things like batteries in thermostat need replacing,coffee maker didn't work and lights in bedroom were old flourescent par 40's that were really dim. LED upgrades would help. The rear door wouldn't lock all week. After several attempts to get Birdy to address the issue they called me the day before I left to explain that the lock is some "european" lock and they explained how it works. I had already been there 5 days without a locking door. Previous review mentioned the lock also. A simple fix is to put a note on the door. Although the owner of the management company was very nice all he offered was an apology for having our personal stuff unsecure for the previous 4 nights in what is a pretty run down neighborhood. San Antonio is a great town but next time I come back I will avoid this property management company.
Not a bad property, close to downtown but a noisy area of town
Overall I would give this listing a 3.5 out of 5. The reasons I would not stay there again:
Things the owner can't control:
1. Close to the Hays Street pedestrian bridge. The owners of this home really don't have control over this but there are motorcycles that for some reason think they can ride their bikes (which are loud and they drive way fast) onto this bridge so get ready to hear this while you are at the property.
2. There are also train tracks nearby. Again, not there fault and it might not bother you.
Things the owner can control:
3. Deadbolt lock on back door was broken. No way to safely secure the home (even though they make a point to say you need to make sure the home is secured)
4. Get ready to read and sign a contract they email you after you pay. Seems a little backwards to me.
5. Don't ask me to move a trashcan from the street, take my trash from inside the property and place in said trash can, and also put dirty towels in the laundry room when the cleaning fee is almost the same price as 2 nights of leasing.
6. The garbage can in the kitchen (which is an electronic one that only opens when is senses motion or you press a button) did not work. So we had to leave one small bag (grocery bag) on top of it. Not a huge issue because nothing gave an order we left in it but these are things that should be checked by the cleaning crew that is paid for by the high cleaning fee.
My wife and I travel quite a but and utilize STRs whenever we can, we really like helping small business owners but to be honest, we probably would not stay here again. It wasn't bad, it just didn't make that great of an impression on us.
The house is cute but the location is a little tough. I found it walkable to where I needed to go but the neighborhood wasn’t the most comfortable place to do so. I walked around without issue but had 3 different locals basically tell me I was out of my mind to have done it. So, that said, the house is lovely and nice to be in but plan on having a car for convenience and safety.
House is on a dead-end street and only has street parking which can be difficult if you have a large vehicle. Great for couples because of the two bedrooms with baths and the queen beds. Located really close to everything. My only complaint is that the bathroom floors could have been cleaner.