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Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem

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Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of the Pacific War9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Mary's Catholic Church14 min walk
  • Popular LocationEnchanted Rock Fissure4 min drive
  • AirportSan Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common Space

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem

Located on Cora St, one of the most charming and historic streets in town, Alte Friedrichsburg doesn't disappoint in telling the history of early 1900's Fredericksburg. Lavishly decorated with native German settler antiquities, this is one not to be missed by aficionados of history and unparalleled elegance. Arriving at the home, you can't help but be immediately charmed by its cheerful pale blue paint and inviting front porch. However, these two aspects are just a taste of the wonders that await you inside. Branching off from a pleasant foyer, to the left you'll find a resplendent parlor occupied by opulent seating, a lavish oversized rug, and handsome historic oak flooring while to the right lies the first bedroom, appropriately named “the honeymoon suite,” that features a grandiose full tester bed complimented by the oak floors continued from the parlor and foyer. Further in are a lovely second bedroom with an ornate wooden headboard and a second seating area that is a bit less formal than the parlor but just as exquisitely furnished. Both bathrooms in the home feature desirable gray stone floors with one featuring a romantic clawfoot tub with handheld shower and the other a modern walk-in shower. The true gem of the home though has to be the spectacular dining room. A grand oak table with seating for 8 is encircled by exceptional wooden display cabinets brimming with delicate crystal and polished silver that is certain to make each meal a special occasion.

Alte Friedrichsburg had the distinction of being selected as one of seven homes to take part in the 60th Christmas Home Tour & Market on December 2nd, 2017.

$38.00*/extra person after the first 3 in the group/night
*plus 13% hotel/motel tax

Things to be aware of:
1. The second bedroom does not have doors on it.
2. The home's single bed is located in the home's rear living room and this room does not have doors.

House Rules as Required by the City of Fredericksburg's Short Term Rental Ordinance
- Observe the City of Fredericksburg Quiet Hours (10pm to 7am in residential zones). No music of any kind after 10 pm.
- The City of Fredericksburg is a Dark Sky Community with outdoor lighting restrictions. All outdoor lighting is encouraged to be turned off when no one is present to use the light.
- Observe the designated on-site and off-site parking spaces.
- Place all trash in designated containers.

Property manager

Gästehaus Schmidt
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 8056001198

About the area

Fredericksburg

This vacation home is located in Fredericksburg. Pioneer Museum and Fort Martin Scott Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Loop Trail and Fredericksburg Winery.
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Fredericksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • Rockbox Theater - 6 min walk
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 9 min walk
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 14 min walk
  • Pioneer Museum - 15 min walk
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cultures - 11 min walk
  • Fredericksburg Brewing Company - 10 min walk
  • The Auslander - 11 min walk
  • Hill & Vine - 10 min walk
  • Hondo's - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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2/10 Terrible

Len & Diana G.

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The bed matrass was smaller than the bed frame and I hit my feet on the frame when I got out of bed.
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2/10 Terrible

Len & Diana G.

Museum1
Great location but like staying in a museum instead of a comfortable home with comfortable beds and place to sit and visit. Every surface covered with stuff. Very interesting stuff but still way too much. And had to use the backdoor only. Not kid friendly or for senior adults.

4/10 Poor

Carol W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Crowded and creepy
Porches had delapitated furniture and little relaxing room. Very crowded with furniture and antiques. Stubbed our toes, hard to get thru living room. Uncomfortable furniture. One shelf cover fell off and bruised my granddaughters leg. No where for us to watch tv as it’s in small bedroom with one chair viewing it. Back yard and flower bed just a mess. Would be dangerous for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is museum, not a VRBO
I will start off by telling you I am a history professor and of course appreciate history. However, this home should be a museum. Lots of valuable artifacts. And the smell (musky, old). And the carpet. Yuck. The location was great but that’s about it. The place is junked up. Find a more relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany H., San Antonio

Liked: Check-in, location
Great if you like a house filled to the brim with antiques
Pros: running water (including hot water), electricity, bathrooms, clean beds. Within walking distance to Main Street. Cons: no heat going to the room w/ the single bed. Had to turn up the heat in order to get that room comfortable for sleeping while the rest of the house got hot. A LOT of antiques and history to go through in this home, but it is too much for anyone to be comfortable. Every drawer. Every cabinet. Every closet. Every surface. Every countertop. All filled with too much stuff. We had nowhere to unpack our things for our stay as we felt we were intruding if we put a suitcase in a closet or hung clothes in a closet that already was full of other things. Too much furniture but no furniture for a group to sit in and be around to have conversation at the end of a long day. We ended up sitting at the kitchen table in very uncomfortable chairs so we could sit around and talk. Two coffee pots: the large one does not work and the small one took half an hour to brew 5 cups. Difficult to access electric outlets to plug in phones to charge. Nightlights full of dust and dead bugs. Bedroom off the kitchen has a ceiling fan that is broken. The backyard is overgrown and the back porch is full of more antiques and furniture—-again not comfortable nor inviting (or clean) to guests to make themselves at home. Someone left food in the baby carriage on the front porch prior to our arrival and we had no idea what it was or how long it had been there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gästehaus Schmidt

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Gästehaus Schmidt
231 West Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas (TX) 78624

866-427-8374
830-997-5612
info@gastehaus.com

Monday - Friday
9am to 6pm
Saturday
10am to 5pm
Sunday
10am to 4pm

Languages:

English

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