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Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel)

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Castroville, TX
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Steinbach House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Landmark Inn State Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Abner Doubleday

2 Double Beds

Frederick Olmstead

1 Queen Bed

Mrs. Tarde

1 Queen Bed

Robert E Lee

1 King Bed

Texas Room

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Downstairs Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Upstairs Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel)

Visit The Little Alsace of Texas and stay at the beautiful Historic Hotel Tarde, built in 1852. Where Robert E Lee, Fredrick Olmsted, Abner Doubleday and many other famous visitors have stayed. The grand room will take you back to a time in history and the kitchen is quaint and makes you feel at home. The 16 person dining table will bring everyone together to make memories for a lifetime. A seating area for perfect, comfortable conversations. Enjoy the outdoor firepit with family and friends or spend peaceful time in the prayer garden area. This spacious & unique home will send you away with memories for a lifetime and plans to come back again soon.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional fees for visiting guests.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Residential noise ordnance is 10pm. As long as guests are respectful with music and language and parking events are not a problem.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Additional fees for visiting guests.
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

About the area

Castroville

Castroville is home to this holiday home. Hill Country Golf Club and Anne-Marie Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Medina River and Medina Lake.
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Castroville, TX

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Steinbach House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Louis Catholic Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Landmark Inn State Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castroville Regional Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Schottzy’s Sip & Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪LT Mesquite Brew Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Emma's Taco House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel)?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel) on 1 Apr 2026 start from AU$772, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical Hotel Tarde in the heart of Castroville (Entire Hotel) located?

Situated in Castroville, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Medina River and Landmark Inn State Historic Site. Lackland Air Force Base and Joint Base San Antonio are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Such a cool historical place to stay with friends!! Town was super cute! Would definitely stay again

Owner was amazing! Loved the house/hotel and being able to rent the whole thing. Great outdoor space! Loved reading the history behind the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keitha B.

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

Family trip

Pennie is so knowledgeable about the Hotel Tarde and it’s history. We loved running this property and will definitely be back learning the history of the hotel made it even more special.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nicest 170 year old place I've ever stayed in

The house is in amazing shape for being built before the Civil War. Plenty of room for everyone, and the dining table seats 14! We all enjoyed our stay very much, and the hosts were very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Hotel Tarde is the best!

Pennie was a phenomenal host! We could not have asked for a host to have been more responsive and helpful during our stay. Even for the little things. We loved the Hotel! We were able to host my daughter and her fiancé’s rehearsal dinner and have a place for all 11 bridesmaids to get ready the next day. Next time we need a large place in Castroville or near SA, Pennie and Hotel Tarde will be our first choice! Thank you Pennie for making our accommodation’s perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance R.

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

Perky is a great hostes

5 Star
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Genevieve K.

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

Historic place to make historic memories!

Hotel Tarde was a new experience for our friend group. We visit Castroville every year for the St Louis festival, which was within walking distance from hotel(1/4 mile). Everyone had their own room, but shared bathrooms, not problem if you’re close friends. There was plenty of room to gather and enjoy conversations. The kitchen was great for having our drinks, snacks and meals. All the bedrooms had comfortable beds. The owners are great and super friendly. They apologized about not turning the AC down earlier to start cooling this large place down. It stayed pretty warm and was the only real comment our group had about the hotel. We know that Pennie and Josh are so very conscientious about their place that they will have that figured out for the next stay. We would definitely do this again! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pennie Robertson

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We purchased this iconic historical hotel in July 2021. We are truly blessed to be able to reopen this gem for the world to see. Many historical resources, information, famous civil war hero's and others have stayed here. We love to give a tour and share the history with our guests. Our family picture is from the Dec 2022 Candlelight Tour of Castroville. Our family opened the doors to the community and beyond for a night we will all cherish for a lifetime. We hope you choose to stay at our beautiful historic hotel and make memories of your own.

What makes this property unique

You are welcome to host your own event. We charge a fee for visiting guests, please see info below. Also please read the property rules for noise levels and expectations for visiting guests. Thank you!

You can absolutely have a private party! We allow visiting guests if you are over 25 and a good standing with VRBO.
Up to 30 people is $200
Up to 50 is $350
50-75 $500.
This DOES include white tables (6ft rectangle) and white chairs we have on site.

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English
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