Located in the heart of the Monte Vista Historical District, Bonner Garden Bed and Breakfast is a magnificent, award-winning Italian villa surrounded by lush gardens boasting a 50-foot swimming pool plus a roof-top patio that overlooks San Antonio, Texas.

Conveniently located minutes from downtown San Antonio, the Inn is close to the Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Witte and McNay Museums, Trinity University and Incarnate Word College. Guests can enjoy easy access to Sea World and Fiesta Texas as well as many of the fine restaurants in the area.

Internationally known for her etchings and print-making skills, Mary Bonner spent much of her career in Paris, where she captivated the city's art center with her Texas motifs. She was instrumental in incorporating the Italian Renaissance flavor to The Bonner Garden, which she called home and where she returned to live until her death at the very young age of 48. Restored in 1985 this home was cited by the San Antonio Conservation Society.

The six guest accommodations have either king- or queen-sized beds, private baths, televisions, VCRs and telephones. Three of the rooms have fireplaces, most have writing desks and each has its own unique decor. The grounds are surrounded by stone walls and a wrought-iron fence and gate. Ample protected parking is provided for guests.

Each morning guests enjoy a generous breakfast including fresh fruit, juice, and delicious coffee or tea served with gourmet entrees, such as stuffed French toast. Afternoon refreshments are available upon request.

Guests may enjoy the lovely house and gardens, share the cool refreshing pool in the summer, relax with a book or watch a movie in front of one of the many fireplaces. They can browse in the Texana library or listen to quiet music in the comfort of the living room, enjoy the cooling breezes under the star-studded Texas sky on our roof-top patio, work out in the exercise room, walk to the nearby Trinity University track, or take a casual stroll through the Monte Vista area with its lovely homes and gardens.

Guests enjoy the beauty of their surroundings while taking a step into the past where they can experience the peace and tranquillity of the early 1900's. Continuous referrals from past guests indicate that Mary Bonner's charm continues to captivate the world.