Fredericksburg Getaway Adventure - Historic Train Car close to Mains Street!

Castle in Fredericksburg

Photo gallery for Fredericksburg Getaway Adventure - Historic Train Car close to Mains Street!

Miscellaneous
Point of interest
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
AU$498
avg per night

Explore the area

View map
Fredericksburg, TX
  • Place, National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Catholic Church
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
The current price is AU$498
avg per night

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

About the area

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is home to this castle. Pioneer Museum and Fort Martin Scott Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lost Draw Cellars and Fredericksburg Brewing Company. Enchanted Rock Fissure and Wildseed Farms are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Main Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪H-E-B Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Tios - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Auslander - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Lounge - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Fredericksburg Getaway Adventure - Historic Train Car close to Mains Street!


Are you a history buff and like the idea of immersing yourself in the nostalgic charm of staying in a Pullman car during your Fredericksburg getaway adventure?
Step aboard the awe-inspiring replica of a 1894 Private Palace Pullman Car, which promises to transport you back in time and offer an unforgettable experience! This exquisite car is an example of one that Theodore Roosevelt used on his journey to the illustrious Four Sixes Ranch in North Texas. Every corner of this delightful antique train car exudes an ambiance of captivating history.
Originally built by Pullman for the Quanah, Acme and Pacific railroad, this hidden gem is packed with history and charm — the perfect cozy spot for a romantic ‘Just the Two of You’ escape.

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

default

Children

Adults only
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Fredericksburg Getaway Adventure - Historic Train Car close to Mains Street! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Fredericksburg Getaway Adventure - Historic Train Car close to Mains Street! located?

Situated in Fredericksburg, this castle is within a 10-minute walk of Lost Draw Cellars, Fredericksburg Brewing Company and Main Street. Elk Store Winery & Distillery and Holy Ghost Lutheran Church are also within 15 minutes.

Fredericksburg Getaway Adventure - Historic Train Car close to Mains Street! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kevin N.

Neat

Great stay in a piece of history. Close to town and great for train lovers. My 6 year old was in heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

fun stay! great job preserving the history.

a little bit like Glamping. great location. fun to play cards in the sitting room. lots of great artifacts, antiques and books.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Great time

Loved the train car. Close to Main Street. Had a great time in Fredericksburg. When we come back we will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan L.

Great

Fantastic location, charming set up. The owners are extremely kind and even helped us when we locked ourselves out. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Step back in time!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Pullman rail car in Fredericksburg, TX. The furnishings are vintage and quaint. The bed was very comfortable. Ms. Beltran went the extra mile for us with hot chocolate and English breakfast tea for use in the Keurig as we are not coffee drinkers. We also enjoyed the tickets for the Pacific War museum. It was a unique way for us to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. There is lots to do in town and surrounding areas. Great fun and good times!👍🏻🚊🛤💎🛁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Cool factor was off the charts

I reserved this for a surprise weekend for my fiancé. I wouldn't tell her where we were staying despite her asking many times. Then when we drove up she had this strange look on her face like "We are staying on a train?" We then walked in and she just couldn't stop saying how cool this was. It was a very unique experience. We entered the room to a personal welcome from the owner along with a gift. There was so much history and nostalgia in the car you could spend a great deal of time just looking at the artifacts as if you were in a museum. It was like sleeping in a museum. The queen bed was very comfortable. The butler's kitchen was just right for mixing drinks, making coffee, etc. This was a very unique and interesting place to stay and I would highly recommend it for anyone looking for something outside the norm. It is an experience we will remember forever. One note is this property is not handicap-accessible and I would not recommend for such.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

JUDITH S.

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

Little things mean a lot...

We were so excited about this historic place to stay for our Anniversary. It was definitely different and as soon as we figured out the layout, we tried to settle in...the history was evident with the books, letters & photographs and memorabilia of Teddy Roosevelt. Hmmm...then we saw several light bulbswere burned out right where we wanted them, like the bathroom area and the night table. Also, the closets were a mess with broken rods and other broken things on the floor of one closet. We just used the door hooks to hang up clothes . Nice wooden hangers were also piled on the floor of the closets. ??? Luggage racks would be nice or a bench at the foot of the bed. The bathmats needed refreshing....they felt dirty. The galley kitchen was fine and there is a small refrigerator and a Keurig coffee maker and a few dishes and utensils. It was very quiet and felt safe at the edge of town. I hope the maintenance will improve for future visitors. We did enjoy the novelty of narrow corridors and the charming little game/ breakfast room and the history behind the Pullman car😊 Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Unusual combination of romance and history.

Was looking for something different to celebrate our 42nd anniversary. We travel a good bit in and out of the US, often by train, but had never stayed in a private train car before. We very much enjoyed the experience and won't hesitate to do it again. Private and great for romantic getaways. The 6666 was built for a famous North Texan in 1894 and is full of antiques and Teddy Roosevelt memorabilia from that period. Very comfortable queen bed and lounging area. Everything is a bit tight by modern standards but that's just part of the experience. Huge clawfoot tub in one bathroom and small shower with great water pressure in the other. Tiny galley on the far end with Keurig, microwave and small refrigerator to hold the wine and desserts you'll bring back from Main Street. Located across Barron Creek about 3 or 4 blocks from Main Street in a light industrial area (~7 minute walk). There's also a HEB grocery 2 blocks away for essentials. Big parking area. Some traffic noise but nothing intrusive. By a neat twist of fate, our favorite sauces and condiment maker, Fischer & Wieser, owns the 6666 and it's right by their facility. We had no idea! We also received two large gift certificates to use in their store on Main Street or the Peach Haus and came home with a backseat full of different sauces and such. Very friendly people and we will definitely be back in the next year or two! Would I recommend this vacation rental to my best friend? Yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Very historic train car

The train car was huge and there was lots of room to spread out. There were two bathrooms (one with shower, one with tub), a living room, kitchen and bedroom. The hosts were generous with drinks and other F&W products, as well as gift certificates for their store. I really appreciated those added benefits. However, the bed was very soft, and I had a hard time getting to sleep. My husband slept well, but I was up till 4am each night. I guess I am used to a firmer and larger bed. The location - while sort of close to Main Street and the HEB - was not what I expected. The train car was located in a more industrial area, although it was not far from a park, but not really walking distance from Main Street in the heat of the summer. The steps to get into the train would be difficult for elderly. but Parking was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Relaxing weekend

The pictures don’t do the train car justice. You’re close enough to walk to Main Street and yet it’s secluded. Perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Cool train 10/10 would recommend

It was a super cool place. The train is not necessarily in prime location but is walking distance to main St. And very close to HEB for supplies. Every thing in the train car seemed unique to the FDR theme. The train is very large and comfortable. Overall we just loved the whole experience of sleeping on a train car. It was so interesting and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shonda C.

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

Historical weekend

Unique and charming. Was able to get plenty of rest and shop.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Beyond expectations

This property is beyond what the photos show it’s in a prime area easy to get anywhere you might be going. I would stay here again without a doubt. If you want unique this is it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F H.

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

Turn Back Time

If you're looking for a historical experience this is it! A nice stay in a train car with fun USA and Texas history. Just a 5 -10 min walk to Main Street with lots of shopping and food, plus a 10 minute walk to the National WWII Pacific Museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

daphne j.

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

A stay to remember!

I surprised my husband with this getaway. He had no idea where we were staying until we drove up. He loves history so this was a HUGE win!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Great stay. Wonderful history.

Had a wonderful time celebrating a 44th and 40th birthday for me and my bride. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Mike F.

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

Interesting Place to Stay

Loved the unique place to stay. Great proximity to Main Street. Needs a new bed that doesn't sink down in the middle and Kuerig coffee for guests. Only hot chocolate available but HEB was right down the street. Other than that, was a cool place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Amazing location

This was perfect for two people to stay. Close to everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Unique experience

We do not like “cookie cutter” hotels. The Palace Pullman Railcar IS special. We LOVED all the memorabilia! Thanks to Pat for answering any questions. We WALKED to the Main Street and thus avoided trying to park! HEB is just a short distance too. We thought having two bathrooms a true luxuary!! We brought our own snacks ....don’t expect to Cook but there is a microwave and small refrigerator. Five star stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

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

Priceless Historic experience and great accommodation

What an incredible experience! Spending the night in a 19th century Pullman that a President traveled in almost 120 years ago is beyond words. With Victorian furnishings and period and Presidential artifacts it was like staying in a museum! Even better than the pictures, the amazing surprise was that you had every modern convenience you could need or want. Very spacious, separate entry parlor and cozy, romantic dining room and comfortable bed and 2 bathrooms, one with shower and the other with a huge Victorian claw foot tub! Less than 5 minutes to Main Street and most all great restaurants in town! A must stay for a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liliana M.

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

Great Experience

One reviewer said it best... it was like being allowed to stay in an amazing museum!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Step back in time

Enjoyed experiencing a step back in history. Have often imagined what it would have been like traveling by train. This would have been first class travel in its day. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Unique Historical Stay - Great Couple Retreat

Really unique stay with detailed focused to history. Great attention to detail on decor elements, including upholstery, furniture, books and more. Pros: This is a phenomenal getaway for a couple. Two bathrooms, two bathing areas (although they are tight), and two dressing areas. Two work areas for those that are working remotely right now where each can have privacy to focus. This is a genuine Pullman train so the history, nostalgia (and gentle wear) is part of the charm, so be aware that the size and dimensions are over a century old. Bed is incredibly soft, with strong AC (takes awhile for it cool the car in the midday heat but was perfectly cool in the evening) and a standup fan. Cons: Galley is severely limited, offering only a small fridge, sink, microwave and glasses/flatware/cutlery. This is more than enough to enjoy small bites, leftovers, morning coffee/tea and wine, but you cannot cook or meal prep here, and there isn't a grill. Plan to eat out for most/all meals, which is somewhat of a challenge due to fluctuating closures and restrictions. Wifi is offered, but it is a personal hotspot device that has limited monthly usage and will throttle down when it reaches its threshold. Also isn't strong enough to reach both work spaces. This was a "pro" for us as we wanted to unplug - but for remote workers reliant on video chat - this may be an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shari T.

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

Weekend getaway

Unique and fun place to stay! My husband and I stayed here for a weekend in Fredericksburg. Very comfortable and plenty of room for two people. Close to downtown - great location. Would definitely recommend as a fun alternative to a run of the mill hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019