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Gillespie House- East Suite | Conveniently Located

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Outdoor dining
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • Main Street
    3 min walk
  • Pioneer Museum
    4 min walk
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church
    5 min walk

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About the area

Fredericksburg

A stay at this guesthouse places you in the heart of Fredericksburg, within a 5-minute walk of Main Street and Pioneer Museum. .This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Mary's Catholic Church and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Fredericksburg Winery.
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What's nearby

  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪H-E-B ATM - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fredericksburg Brewing Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rock Haus - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hondo's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gillespie House- East Suite | Conveniently Located

Located just one block from Main Street in the Historic District, this 125 year old Victorian home is luxury at it's finest. The owner, Maggie Gillespie, is well known for her artistic talent in everything from decorating to her elegant floral arranging. Enjoy total relaxation on the front porch of the Gillespie House with it's comfortable rockers and gliders.

The foyer has all the charm of days gone by with its tasteful and refined antiques. A common area located downstairs is decorated eloquently with comfort in mind... it is an area of mellowness and indulgence for guests. There is also an awesome large limestone fireplace with a crackling fire in the living room.

Upstairs are two comfortable eclectic special suites, each with their own private entrances. Your suite, the East Suite, offers a queen bed, placed under two skylights to enjoy sleeping under the stars. A (single) whirlpool tub and shower is in the bath. The sitting area has a comfy sofa placed to enjoy the large screen cable television.

Fresh flowers are part of the ambiance found in this romantic accommodation. If you are having a special occasion call your hostess, as a floral designer she can definitely meet your needs. Another special area is the gardens on the back side of the property. Enjoy this green space with it's many beautiful plants and seasonal flowers.

*The owners, the Gillespies, live onsite in a separate suite at the back of the house.
*Guests will not have access to the kitchen.

Gillespie House is an accommodation that encompasses two suites, the East and West Suites. While the suites themselves are private, there are common areas that are shared between guests of each suite. Below, please find a detailed list of the private and common areas found in the house.

*Private areas (all to yourself): Your upstairs suite features a queen bedroom and full bathroom with a tub/shower
*Common areas (shared with other guests): Common areas include the backyard garden with seating and the entire first floor, which features a living room, foyer (featuring a fireplace and piano), and dining room.

Please refer to the captions on each photo for clarification if an area is common or private.

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.
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Gästehaus Schmidt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

More

  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 8056000806

Property is also known as

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Gillespie House- East Suite | Conveniently Located Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 45 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
This property was comfortable and spacious enough for two people. It was convenient to shops, restaurants and church.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elly c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Nice & quiet place to stay not too far from food and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madyson K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Danielle R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very uncomfortable place
Unfortunately, I have to give this property 2 stars, the extra star mostly just for the convenience of the location. The online pictures made the house look eclectic but still cute, upon arriving however, the house felt very cluttered and there was a strong odor of cat urine or something similar. There was dust and grime around the doorways, no fan in the very small bathroom or bedroom, and we saw 2 large bugs in the first 15 minutes (which I have photos of). It ended up just feeling entirely too uncomfortable so we booked a hotel for our stay instead. It was a bummer because this place wasn’t cheap. There’s just too many other rentals in Fredericksburg to book a poor one such as this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Downtown Location
Beautiful home centrally located, within walking distance to Main St shopping and eating. Quiet, serene back patio. Pleasant hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Gastehaus Schmidt
Great property, awesome management and wonderful stay. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The location was perfect. On our second day we walked to every area we visited because of the perfect location. We highly recommend this property. The hospitality was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fredericksburg Stay
Good place for one person
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marchetta, Granbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay!
It was perfect for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, walking distance to main street, easy parking, & safe. Lousy continental breakfast (packaged cereal, milk & Miss Debbie snacks) and owner not the friendliest individual. Had an issue with toilet flushing, informed owner and owner left plunger in hallway or us to remedy ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very clean and convenient location at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised..
The pictures in the listing were accurate. However, pictures do not tell the whole story. The mattress was small and a bit soft. Air temperature control was a thermostat in a public hallway. "Breakfast" was truly minimal...more like a couple of snack bars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sherry J., Quitman, TX USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unkept & unclean not deserving of Super host or current rating
We booked this property for two nights and didn't make it through one restful night. The outside of the property is disgusting, along with the dusty unkempt interior. The roof must have loose pieces because it kept us up all night. The other couple across the hall left after one night too. The bed and toilet alone were disgusting and not to mention the nasty mold tub and shower curtain. I could not go in that bathroom. I wish I could show you photos of the toilet. The breakfast portion of this stay was a Christmas tree little Debbie cake and sugar cereal you eat out of the cup with one fork available! Hahaha! The bed is unexplainable, and I question the cleanliness of the sheets and dingy towels. The sky lights are filthy. It's a good mile walk to the main street center. The homes around it are groomed and well kept. I want my money back for the second night and for this person to be removed as a super host. Pathetic, and this was my birthday trip to Fredericksburg that ended too early!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renea S., Orange, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Getaway
Location is Great for shopping & eating downtown! Within walking distance if you don’t want to drive! We had a small issue in our room the morning after we arrived. I talked to the property manager and the issue was taken care of immediately while we were out shopping. When we arrived back to our room there was a really sweet note and flowers for us!! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Lovely place. Very quiet and clean. Very close to Main Street. Loved the treats in the room when we arrived. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I want to be objective, but never mean. Owner was kind enough, but property/room is not as clean as it should be. Breakfast could be improved. It was basically box kids cereal and little debbie snacks left in room (with milk). When owner cooks breakfast downstairs, you get strong smells of bacon for example...but you don't get to eat it. Same for the fish that was cooked one evening. I mean no ill will, but there would need to be some changes to have this ranked higher. I do wish the owner all the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location downtown. Charming old home.
This place has a lot of charm. Wonderful original paintings on every wall. Cozy warm sitting rooms downstairs. Beautifully appointed. Would have liked to enjoy sitting outside in the garden we saw in the photos, but the garden had been neglected; leaves piled up and sitting areas unappealing. Maybe a temporary issues because some exterior work was being done on the building. Also the couch in the living room (of the unit East) not as comfy and large as in the photos, but adequate and stylish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R., Abilene Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and homey
Needed a place to stay to experience the town. Didn’t spend a lot of time in the room. Not the newest, most updated space, but is clean, has character and is still inviting (and is priced as such). Close to downtown, but was a little far to walk so we would still drive and then walk the “strip.” In a world where almost everything is always new and perfect, the quaint authenticity was welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and old
Traditional old nice house for that classic feel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Iain D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fredericksburg Gillespie House-
The property was dirty, dated, dingy and looked nothing like that presented on VRBO. My fiancee and I arrived and were in disbelief that this was the same place we had booked online. After a short (20 minute stay), we decided to return home. Tried calling VRBO to discuss our issues but could not get any refund. I do not recommend that you stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint place
Nice place and good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Fredericksburg
This was a great property with wonderful hosts in a STELLAR location. Tons of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Bob P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad stay
The room we stayed had no thermostat, no way to control temps. Bathroom was tiny for the price. Soap scum in soap tray. Very musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Beautiful place to stay and such a charming vibe! The Gillipsies were kind and it felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020