Unique Landmark Historic German “farmstead” on 5 acres inside the city!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Fredericksburg, TX

National Museum of the Pacific War3 min drive
Enchanted Rock Fissure3 min drive
St. Mary's Catholic Church4 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This historic turn-of-the-century limestone rock home is set in a verdant pecan orchard, inside the city of Fredericksburg and just 3 minutes from Main Street. This pastoral 5 acre property is a "throwback"; what remains of a 30+ acre farm established by German immigrants in the 1800s. Old Ollie the horse, Texas Dall sheep and native whitetail deer graze in a pastoral scene that effectively becomes your own personal enclave (throw out some corn for them if you don't mind).

Experience the bustle of Main Street, tour Wine Road 290, soak in some tunes at Luckenbach, hike Enchanted Rock, experience the Nimitz Museum, or encounter any of the numerous other unique Fredericksburg offerings, then return to this sanctuary. Relax and refuel.

This is a very cool old house with tons of charm, but it does NOT have all the amenities of typical B&Bs. For example the bathrooms are just regular tub and shower combinations. There is no hot tub. There is cable TV, but NO WIFI (other than perhaps the hotspot capabilities of your personal cell phone). There is a flatscreen TV with basic cable and a DVD player.

The house has quite a lot of character and most guests should find it fitting for their needs and expectations if the goal is to tour, see the sights, experience Fredericksburg and then afterwards have a kind of old-world place to relax with lots of "elbow room". If you are coming to see the Hill Country rather than the TV, this could be the place for you!

Let us know of any questions you may have.

Property manager

Bill Haley

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Sheep r helpless to dogs. Dogs must be controlled.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fredericksburg

This vacation home is located in Fredericksburg. Rockbox Theater and National Museum of the Pacific War are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loop Trail and Coordinates Vineyards. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fredericksburg, TX

What's nearby

Cross Mountain Park - 17 min walk
Rockbox Theater - 2 min drive
National Museum of the Pacific War - 3 min drive
Enchanted Rock Fissure - 3 min drive
St. Mary's Catholic Church - 4 min drive

Getting around

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

Mamacita's - 4 min drive
Cultures - 3 min drive
Fredericksburg Brewing Company - 3 min drive
The Auslander - 3 min drive
Hondo's - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Landmark Historic German “farmstead” on 5 acres inside the city! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lyle G.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Going Back in Time

We do Vrbo's all the time and this was the first time we tried an antique house. Overall, it was a good stay with lots of room. The dogs loved the (partially) fenced in front yard, so they had time to stretch their legs. The back yard fire pit was semi-private, so we used it almost every night. Firewood was provided, which was a plus. Keep in mind this is not a 5-star resort being that the house is probably 100+ years old. Floors squeak and lots of antiques inside that made me feel like I was in my Grandparents farmhouse (good thing). Wi-Fi, none as listed. Hit and miss using cellular data. Goes from 5 bars to 2 at a blink of an eye (Verizon). When we got there and tried to open the email for the door code and arrival instructions, it would not pull up even though we had 5 bars, so we sat on the front porch for a bit until a local friend of ours showed up with his truck Wi-Fi. Then we were able to get into the ap. and call the manager who seemed upset with us for calling him. Maybe he was having a bad evening, I don't know. Great one-time experience, but my family of 7 that I travel with, will go back to cabins/RV next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M G.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time in Fredericksburg

The property was just as described. We had a great relaxing time for thanksgiving and enjoyed the home. Plenty of room to spread out and we had a nice time outside with the fire pit. The animals were a great addition to the overall feel. Very close to the downtown area and shops. Beautiful at Christmas time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, peaceful and convenient Bungalow

Our stay was wonderful, we had everything we needed and our accommodations were perfect. This property is conveniently close to main street, so it made our travel to restaurants, and shopping easy to get to. I only have one suggestion..I feel like the property needs at least one walk-in shower for those individuals who cannot get in a tub for fear of falling.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Q.

15 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historic home close to town.

We really enjoyed the outdoor space and feeding the animals.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

cara b.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Awesome place for a group of ladies!!! Everyone had their own beds to sleep in. The sheep and Ollie the horse were a pleasant surprise as well. The house could have used a little extra cleaning but that’s the only thing that wasn’t perfect. All in all I’d stay here again!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Haley

We are native Texans and high school sweethearts that have been married for 45+ years. We were both raised in Houston, and later we lived in Colorado County, near Columbus, TX for 17 yrs where we raised 3 children. We moved to Fredericksburg in the beautiful Texas Hill Country in 2000.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the culture of the town and the climate.

What makes this property unique

This 5 ac property is characteristic of an earlier time; the remnant of a 30+ ac farm established by German immigrants in the 1800s, now surrounded by the city.