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Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace

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Beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Fredericksburg, TX
  • Rockbox Theater
    6 min drive
  • Main Street
    7 min drive
  • Cross Mountain Park
    8 min drive

Room options

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Rockbox Theater and Marktplatz von Fredericksburg. .This family-friendly farm stay is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Cross Mountain Park and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from National Museum of the Pacific War.
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What's nearby

  • Rockbox Theater - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cross Mountain Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Barons Creek Vineyards - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mamacita's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Auslander - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace

The two- story cabin offers ample space, excellent beds and furnishings, original oil paintings by hill country artists, views, brand new walk in shower upstairs, and comfy king beds.

We are extremely dedicated, during this time of the covid-19 pandemic, to cleaning, sanitizing all surfaces, washing all linens in hot water with bleach, and switching and sanitizing bed pillows and mattress covers for each bed for every new guest.

It is a great place for up to 9 people to get away for a weekend or for a family to reconnect for a week in the country air. The road it is located on is a dead end road so there is almost no traffic. A great place to walk and bike. A wonderful place to sit on the balcony and look over the Palo Alto Creek Valley with a glass of wine and watch the moon rise! If you are a cyclist, it is the perfect location to connect to the best biking roads in the hill country.


A beautiful place to retreat....: This is a beautiful place to let your hair down and enjoy the views of the Texas Hill Country. This cabin is located on a farm with cows, chickens, clean air, peace and quiet. It is only 3.5 miles from downtown Fredericksburg, so the shopping, restaurants and fun are only minutes

We have base price that adjusts per season for six guests. We charge $35.00 per day for each guest over six.

We have elegant, clean linens that are ALL laundered for each guest. We provide all of essentials you need for any length of stay.

The kitchen and gas grill have all of cooking essentials to make great meals for your friends and family. We provide coffee and teas and creamer for you to enjoy.

We have a pac and play if you need one! We have swings and a small bike and tractor for your children to play with!

This is a space that you will love to make your next vacation spot!


There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. A private bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Laura Jenschke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Cycling
  • A hot tub

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Jetted bath
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We charge $50.00 per pet per visit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome

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: 12
Note from host: Events Allowed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Everything was as advertised and better. House was clean, comfortable and had everything needed. Spent most of our time in the evenings grilling and around the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Moonrise Retreat!
This beautiful home is aptly named. We watched the moon rise dramatically one night and saw a beautiful sunrise the next morning. So convenient to Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock and so clean and comfortable. This was our second time to stay here--and it will not be our last!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary get away with best friends!
A beautiful, quiet place to enjoy sitting outdoors. A perfect place to relax as a couple or with others. A little disappointed that Mother Nature didn’t allow us to enjoy a fire in the fire ring but the rules are the rules! Very clean, and comfortable! Watching the wildlife across the fence and the of the sunrise and sunset amazing! We chose not to try out the hot tub but it did look very tempting. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in the country
What a lovely place to look at the stars and see a beautiful sunrise. It’s only a short jaunt to the historical district in Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock. And those big beds are so comfortable! We enjoyed grilling, hanging out on the back patio, and relaxing in the hot tub. I have already made a reservation for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful wine country weekend
My family stayed here for a cousins wedding weekend. The property was lovely and peaceful. They even allowed me to bring my elderly dog, which was a wonderful last trip for her. I recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
The house is exactly as it appears online. The location is very rural, although it’s on 9 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. Deer and cattle all around, fireflies at night, and no road noise! Perfect place for 6 friends to catch up and use as home base for winery tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashton C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s Weekend
Great for girls trip weekend! Super close to town, and plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moonrise Retreat-Fantastic Time with Family
My 3 grown daughters and I truly enjoyed our time at the Moonrise Retreat. The house was amazing, the view from both the lower and upper decks was fantastic, and the distance from Fredricksburg was perfect (3-4 miles). I would encourage anyone who needs a relaxing. break from the craziness of life to stay, relax and unwind at this beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay outside of town
This was a perfect place for a couple's getaway to the Fredericksburg area. We had only 2 couples, but could have easily had another couple stay with us at this property...it was very roomy. We loved sitting on the back porch and drinking coffee or relaxing in the evenings. The hot tub was great, and the fire pit was awesome. The beds were super comfy, and the house had all the extra touches that make a vacation rental really great. And it was so quiet out there! It was wonderful to come back to that quiet after spending the days in the busy main Street area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing
Lovely house and very comfortable. Very cozy beds with great bedding. The country view was charming with animals always in sight
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We absolutely loved the house, and our family had a wonderful time. The house was extremely clean and roomy, with everything we needed to have a great time. We enjoyed the views from the deck and having a relaxing cup of coffee on the patio while taking in the sunrise over the hills. The stargazing at night was also fantastic. In addition we got to "meet" the horses and chickens that live nearby. This was a fun, super relaxing place to stay, and the owners were friendly and very accommodating. We look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry E L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay very much.
Very nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We really enjoyed our stay and Laura was very helpful and nice! The beds were super comfortable and the kids loved the animals. We would love to stay here again. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and perfect location.
Such a great time. Beautiful house and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Robert Dirk V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No hot tub or working water
I have never had a bad experience at a VRBO or B&B but I guess there is a first time for everything. Major amenities which were key to my selection were missing or unusable (hot tub and fire pit) and I was not notified until arrival. Fire ban prevented use of the fire pit but having the common courtesy to notify me at time of booking would have been nice. Additionally, if I’d know there was no hot tub I would have asked for a refund and found another place. Simple as that. Instead I found out on arrival. Further, the cleanliness was subpar (dog pee stains in the upstairs hallways). The property was hodgepodge and rundown for my standards (holes in walls, fixtures ill-installed, curtain holdbacks hanging out of the wall barely attached, etc). Functionality was lacking (low water pressure and a sulphur/sewage smell in the downstairs bedroom shower). In fact we couldn’t even fill the jacuzzi tub half way after 45 mins because the water pressure was so bad. And on Sunday morning while my wife was mid-shower the water stopped working entirely. That’s right—we lacked basic services Sunday morning as we were trying to get ready for Church. I contacted the owner at this point and they did restore water by the time we returned but it’s just not acceptable especially combined with everything else. One or two of these things happen and your shrug your shoulder but paying this much a night for a place so defunct and rundown is simply not ok. Upon return I notified the owner of my complaints thinking the honest criticism would be appreciated and give them an opportunity to rectify several fixable issues. Sadly, it was not. She took my critique personally and told me I was the “second worst guest” they have ever hosted... An almost humorous label since this title is entirely because of my post-stay feedback and had nothing to do with my actual vacation. It’s classic victim blaming... I payed a premium for a subpar rental lacking advertised amenities and had major unjustifiable issues but in her mind I’m the problem in this equation. Not the missing hot tub or the lack of water but my attitude is at fault. Pretty funny how oblivious some people are to reality. To be fair she made some trivial attempts to rectify the hot tub and water problem but when you have so many surprises and issues it becomes an insufficient gesture.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Beautiful house, out in the country, which was perfect for our group! We enjoyed our stay so much. Very comfy beds and the softest sheets I've ever slept on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jane p.

Perfect location
Great property and view! Accommodations were excellent and thoroughly enjoyed hot tub , grill and fire pit! The dogs enjoyed themselves too! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona T.

Fantastic house and location, and a great host!
Five friends and I stayed at Moonrise retreat for a long weekend, and we loved it! The location out in the country was just what we wanted and we loved all the animals around. The house itself was also very nice and very clean, and all the beds were comfortable. Laurie was fabulous and very easy to communicate with both before, during, and after the weekend. I accidentally left an item at the house and she has been very helpful in coordinating to get it back. Between the great house and the great host, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a quiet house within a quick drive of Fredericksburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

A wonderful escape from city life
Moonrise retreat was amazing. The views, the night sky, the clean air, the hot tub and fire pit... everything is working for this place. The interior is roomy, cozy, and comfortable. The owners are helpful, friendly, and responsive. We had one little issue (that we caused without knowing) and within minutes they solved it for us. We would love to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Absolutely Fabulous
This was our second time renting this home and basically that says it all. Laurie is a fantastic host and we are grateful that she provides this rental because it has everything we needed for a relaxing vacation away from the big city rat race. The location was so convenient to everything we wanted; downtown Fredericksburg shopping, visiting friends in Lano/Kingsland, side trips to Kerrville and Luckenbach, and of course a visit to the “rock” (Enchanted that is)! This was indeed a wonderful vacation and vacation home rental.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Fabulous!
We loved our stay and hope to be back!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G., Dallas, TX

Moonrise was a perfect getaway weekend!
We loved our stay and will absolutely be back. The owners were terrific to work with and it was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Candace B., Ennis, Tx.

Wonderful place to stay!!!
Beautiful home that is very clean and comfortable. The back porch is a great place to relax and watch the wildlife! Thanks for a great weekend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Highly recommended place!!!!
This place is peaceful, beautiful, totally stocked with all you need, wonderful country views, close to town and most of all ......awesome owners who are there if you need them and not at all intrusive or anything negative at all. We loved it and will go back many times!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel A.

Serene yet very close to town
My family loved this property. You get to see farm animals, the horses are very friendly, and though it feels you are away from it all, Fredericksburg is 10 mins. away with very direct access. The fridge is stocked with everything you need for breakfast (eggs, milk, bacon, even OJ) and you can tell Laura and Daniel keep the house neat, we didn't see any bugs inside despite being in a ranch. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017