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Ava Haus Dairy Barn 3 minutes to Main Street! See our other 4 Ava Haus rentals.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 572 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fredericksburg, TX

St. Mary's Catholic Church
‪6 min drive‬
National Museum of the Pacific War
‪7 min drive‬
Enchanted Rock Fissure
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ava Haus Dairy Barn 3 minutes to Main Street! See our other 4 Ava Haus rentals.

The Dairy is a step back in time with a high-pitched ceiling and original loft. The bedroom area is spacious and inviting with 2 king-size beds located beneath the loft. A focal point is a beautiful stained glass window located in the loft to catch the morning sun.The French country daybed sleeps a fifth guest or simply provides a comfortable place to relax. The large country wardrobe (which houses the mini-kitchen) and rustic furnishings give a French Country feel to the Dairy. A bathroom that includes a shower is located off the living area of the Dairy. Like all of our guesthouses, an ample porch provides a great place to relax and enjoy the Texas Hill Country. Complete with an antique double wrought-iron rocker to enjoy your favorite beverage.We look forward to your stay and strive to ensure that you experience the best of the Hill lavender, peaches, live music, restaurants, shopping, hiking and more.

Property manager

Patricia Hamilton

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Laundry

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children must be under adult/parent supervision.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$55 pet fee; per pet.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed OUTSIDE only! Cleanup required.

$50.00 charge per person, per night, for guest over the limit of 4. $50 per pet, per stay. Crate required. Must clean up after pet.

Please wash any dishes used during your stay. Gather trash and put in commercial can outside.

Please do not move or rearrange furniture. Fragile. Please ask Host for assistance if uncomfortable. Guest may be charged for damages. Thank U.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. Fredericksburg Winery and Fredericksburg Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street and Das Peach Haus. Enchanted Rock Fissure and Wildseed Farms are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting and cycling nearby.

Fredericksburg, TX

What's nearby

St. Mary's Catholic Church - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Rockbox Theater - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
National Museum of the Pacific War - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Enchanted Rock Fissure - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪H-E-B ATM - ‬5 min drive
‪Bella Sera - ‬7 min drive
‪La Tequila Jalisco - ‬6 min drive
‪Backwoods BBQ - ‬8 min drive
‪Lost Draw Cellars - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ava Haus Dairy Barn 3 minutes to Main Street! See our other 4 Ava Haus rentals. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ava Haus Dairy Barn 3 minutes to Main Street! See our other 4 Ava Haus rentals. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ava Haus Dairy Barn 3 minutes to Main Street! See our other 4 Ava Haus rentals. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ava Haus Dairy Barn 3 minutes to Main Street! See our other 4 Ava Haus rentals. located?

Located in the heart of Fredericksburg, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Main Street, Pioneer Museum and Marktplatz von Fredericksburg. Artisans At Rocky Hill and St. Mary's Catholic Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

31 Mar 2025

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

Fantastic Stay!

We were in town for a wedding and stayed at the Dairy Barn for two nights. Our host, Patricia, replied quickly to all my questions, and the barn was perfect! We loved the decor, the snacks/breakfast muffins/cold beverages waiting for us upon check-in, comfy beds, and the great linens. There was also access to a side road where we went on a long walk one morning. We will definitely be back - thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

12 Dec 2024

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

Girls trip

The Dairy has alot of character. We enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfy. Good times with family. Lots to see and do in and around Fredericksburg.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wes D.

20 Oct 2024

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

Weekend get away.

As described in listing. Was a nice weekend get away spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

K N.

20 May 2024

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

Dreamy Dairy Barn

We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

9 July 2024

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

Nice Location

Just what we needed for our stay, close to city center but yet on the outskirts of town. Nice and quite in the evenings

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

4 Dec 2019

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

Great Visit

Loved the dairy barn and so close to town. Thanks for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

19 Nov 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Nice property

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Austin, TX

22 Nov 2016

Adorable place

From the moment we arrived, we were charmed by this adorable, cozy place. Add to that the closeness to town and it was the perfect Fredericksburg lodging.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We instantly fell in love with the Ava Haus Dairy Barn! It was so cute and comfy! We admired all the little details that were put into the location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

27 Oct 2015

Great place!

The cabin was cute and cozy. The wine tour I did thru the owners was a lot of fun they drove us around in their car so it was very nice not to be in a large wine tour group. Cannot wait to stay again!

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

10/10 Excellent

Shandalin M.

12 Oct 2016

We had a wonderful family getaway!

We enjoyed the rustic charm and large space for our family of 5. The porch and yard area were an added bonus. Would recommend to any family looking for something different from the typical hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

31 Mar 2017

Cute & Cozy, Comfortable and Clean!

Pattie did such a great job creating a comfortable and inviting space from a very rustic space on her property! Wish we could have stayed longer and hope to come back again!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

7 Apr 2015

Great!

My friends loved staying at the German Farmhouse! They stayed at the Dairy which was cozy, historic, beautiful, and a lot of fun. Great porch. Great beds. Wonderful grounds. All around great experience.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

9 Sept 2015

Great location for exploring Texas Hill Country

Stayed in this nice, spacious one bedroom suite cottage two nights. It was perfect for our dog and us, with cool walls and floors in the Texas heat. Beds were super comfortable and there were nice breakfast fixings (oatmeal, yogurt, etc.). So nice to have a VRBO house that takes pets

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

8/10 Good

Kendra M.

10 Feb 2016

Nice little place to stay

The cabin is exactly how it's described online. We had plenty of room and we're excited we could bring our dog along on the vacation. The only thing I would say is it's located near a very busy road so it was a little louder than expected.

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

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

13 July 2015

Great night!

The one night we stayed was everything we hoped for. I got to sleep on the couch but the lucky ones in my group thought the beds were exceptionally comfortable. The pastry was delicious. I hope to return!

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

6 Oct 2016

Great location to catch up with Friends

The Ava House was beautifully furnished with antiques. The cabin was larger than expected. My friend and I enjoyed the delicious pastries, yogurts, and drinks that were provided in the cabin. We also were impressed with the comfortable king size beds. We plan to return to this house in the future. Thanks Patty!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D., Austin, TX

3 Apr 2017

Going back in time!

This place is so charming! Rustic, but extremely comfortable. My friend and I loved having 50+ VHS tapes to choose from to watch from the big day bed like couch and the king sized beds were great. The pastries chosen for our breakfast weren't just from a grocery store, but from an amazing bakery in town, so that was an unexpected plus! It's very close to town and we had a great view of the sunset from our porch. I would absolutely stay here again :)

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017

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

8/10 Good

29 Aug 2015

Beautiful, relaxing, romantic getaway!

Beautiful, quaint, relaxing, and romantic! Loved this B&B! The bed was extremely comfy. Decor was gorgeous. Pastry was delicious. Only complaint is that the water pressure was not good in the bathroom. Had toilet flushing issues & water in bathroom sink was super slow. Had to brush teeth in the kitchen sink. The low water pressure in the bathroom is the only reason I gave it 4 stars.

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

6/10 Okay

DAWN S.

4 Dec 2016

Beautiful area

The location of the dairy is excellent just about one and a half miles from town. The dairy building itself has a lot of charm and the hostess is very nice. The room was clean the beds were nice and there was plenty of coffee and drinks along with an amazing almond ring from a local bakery. There was only one downside to the dairy itself and that was the extremely small bathroom. I am a small person and could not turn around in the shower without running into a wall. Other than that very cute place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Austin

21 Nov 2016

Peaceful, Pleasant and Quiet Stay.

For my wife and I - it was our first night away from our new born after 3 months. We're out of Austin and it was nice to only have to travel a little over an hour to get out of town. And the Ava Haus added to our visit to Fredericksburg. To be able to unplug and relax in such a wonderful little little haus was awesome. Feels like your way out in the country but only a few minutes away to great dining. We ran the 4 mile 'loop trail' at enchanted rock added to the sense of adventure followed by a big breakfast in town afterwards. It is amazing what a day or two on a porch with coffee can do for a couple, just an hour from home. The Ava Haus really gave us a great sense of getting away but still being close to home. We will go back! Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016

2/10 Terrible

Patricia D.

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Double check listing

I wanted to go to Fredericksburg and enjoy the city and the restaurants. The main thing I was looking for in a place to stay was an indoor fireplace. My husband and I love sitting in front of the fireplace and playing games When we arrived, we saw there was no fireplace. I had previously contacted the owner to see if they provided the firewood for the fireplace. However, I failed to verify that the fireplace was indoors. When I contacted the owner, she acknowledged that there had been an issue with VRBO When they went to a new platform and that all of her listings showed an incorrect description. She thanked me for letting her know and she corrected her listings. She also sent information that I should contact Customer Service at VRBO. I thought the VRBO was going to offer me some kind of a compensation however they stated only the host could refund and that was not something she wanted to do. VRBO did reimburse me their payment that they receive. All in all I just wanna reiterate that people need to verify what’s listed that you’re looking for and and enjoy. Although the place was very nice it was missing the fireplace inside and we were disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Steven T., Frisco

4 Dec 2017

Descent place

First impression was wonderful. Walked in and found a nice bottle of wine, snacks, etc with an adorable looking inside (rustic and old). There were a few things that made it lose its luster... 1. Expired yogurt in fridge 2. Stickers in the rugs (wear shoes always) 3. Missing aerator on bathroom sink 4. Slippery step getting out of shower 5. Dirty AC vents 6. Rotted wood around bathroom sink 7. Mattresses were extremely soft (we sank) 8. Internet continuously slow (WiFi not strong) Other than that, it was a descent stay. After paying $450+ for 2.5 days....seems there should be some upkeep so that the property is maintained.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Noah W.

23 Jan 2025

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

Great property!!

Exceptional property and exactly as described. Only knock was the shower head resulting in stinging water pressure which was unpleasant. Would recommend property holistically!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

13 Apr 2024

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

A delightful getaway

Patricia was fabulous about communication prior to our stay and easily available during it. A Most pleasant host. The Diary Barn was quaint and comfortable. Best of all was the serene atmosphere that surrounded us each day.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Hamilton

Hello and welcome!

We are Tava and Patricia Hamilton. Married since 1996, we share 3 beautiful children, their spouses and 4 fantastic grandchildren!

Moving from Central Texas in 2017; we were given the opportunity to purchase an incredible 1862 authentic German Homestead, which includes the first hand dug well in FBG, and the first Dairy Barn.

Attracted to the tranquil setting, beauty, history, and convenient access to town, we couldn’t refuse. On 7/7/17, we purchased the property!

Everyday we feel thankful to live here. It is truly a charmed life. We are thankful to be sharing our place with you, family, and friends. Welcome to our HOME!!

Languages:

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Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Ava Haus Dairy Barn<br>3 minutes to Main Street!<br>See our other 4 Ava Haus rentals.<br>

Property manager

Languages

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Amenities

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Fredericksburg

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

9.0/10

9.0/10

10/10

10/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Fantastic Stay!

Stephanie S.

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Girls trip

Susan L.

10/10 Excellent

Wes D.

Weekend get away.

Wes D.

10/10 Excellent

K N.

Dreamy Dairy Barn

K N.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Nice Location

Patrick A.

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

Great Visit

Jared W.

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

Weekend getaway

Dana V.

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Austin, TX

Adorable place

Kim W.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Ashley