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Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Fredricksburg, TX
  • Rockbox Theater
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Fredericksburg

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Fredericksburg, just a 4-minute walk from Rockbox Theater and 6 minutes by foot from Main Street. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Marktplatz von Fredericksburg and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from National Museum of the Pacific War.
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What's nearby

  • Rockbox Theater - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cross Mountain Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mamacita's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Auslander - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fredericksburg Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rock Haus - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street

Located just a short walk from Main Street this 1950 style home is both elegant and comfortable. The name “Sam Houston's Retreat” came from their favorite pet dog. You will see a variety of artwork throughout the house to remind you of Sam Houston. It is evident they have done and thought of everything to make each and every stay a special memory. Your hosts completely remodeled this awesome home in 2010 and 2013.

Walking into the front door you will be in awe of the beautiful living room. There is a red luxurious sofa with two comfortable chairs faced to enjoy both the fireplace and the 42” flat screen cable television and DVD player. There is also an awesome game table with cushioned straight back chairs to enjoy playing games or just to visit. Your hosts have provided books, games, cards and puzzles for you to enjoy during your stay. Across the hall from the living room is a bath with a large tile shower. The sunroom faces the patio and offers a beautiful setting with a majestic day bed with trundle. (Sheets in armoire).

Two bedrooms are exquisitely decorated to create both romance and royalty. The master bedroom has a king bed decked in an array of colors with the primary color being red. The armoire has another flat screened television. A loveseat in the corner is great for reading or just lounging. The second bedroom has a lovely iron queen bed topped with an array of pillows. A bathroom with a whirlpool tub and shower is found in the hall.

Do you enjoy being in a kitchen that is both efficient and awe-inspiring? This is the one. The spacious kitchen has everything you will need to create special meals or just enjoy your coffee in the morning. There is a stovetop/oven, large refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffeemaker and stocked with dishes both to eat on and cook with.

Outside is a private stone patio with a wicker loveseat, chairs and grill The patio is perfect for enjoying Fredericksburg's crisp cool mornings. A board fence is perfect for your pet to run and enjoy a little exercise. The patio door does lock behind you so be very careful when going outside.

The home is pet friendly and will accept up to two dogs but each one must weigh 30 lbs or less. In addition, there is a pet fee of $27/dog/night. Due to the fact that HomeAway/VRBO does not allow us to charge for more than one dog at the time of booking, please let us know if you will be bringing more than one dog, so that we can make sure that you are charged the correct amount. If you bring more than one dog and do not let us know, you will be charged accordingly. Furthermore, please bring crates for your dogs and crate them in your absence from the house, do not allow the dogs on furniture or beds, and pick up and properly dispose of their waste. If these rules are not followed, there will be an additional $200 charge added to your reservation.

*Being close to a busy road (Llano St.), there is the potential for street noise.*

$27.00*/per pet/per night
*plus 13% tax

Permit#8056000565

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books and games.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Gästehaus Schmidt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,124 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number 8056001751, 8056000565

Property is also known as

Sam Houston's Retreat Walking Distance Festivals Main Street
305109

Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michaelcmgilb

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Property is in great condition, and a perfect location. Walked to lunch and dinner and shopping within 5 minutes. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.K. L., Weatherford, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring in Fredericksburg

Our eighth time to Fredericksburg and eighth difference VRBO, and best VRBO to date. Thanks for your great home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

There was left over food in the fridge and we had to clean it out. The living area hadn’t been duste

On a busy street and it was hard to get in and out of driveway. High traffic area and loud nosey cars when you try to sleep. No window covers on the kitchen windows and it faced the busy street. I would not stay at the property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Property was well maintained providing for a comfortable stay indoors and outdoors. Easy walk to Main Street. Great location. The only downside was road noise, but would definitely recommend property and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dog friendly home

Perfect location. Short walk to the heart of Main Street. Wonderful to be able to have our dogs with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

We had a girls trip to Fredericksburg and had a fantastic time. The Sam Houston house we rented was amazing and would stay there again! The weather was nice one of the days so we were able to sit out on the back porch and enjoy the birds. It was easy walking distance to Main Street. The only not so great thing was the street noice. We are not used to that.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely girls trip getaway

We just wrapped our stay here for a girls trip weekend. The location was great, Close to most area attractions ( 10 or 12 minute walk or 3 to 4 minute drive ). The rooms look exactly as they do online, the beds were very comfortable and overall the home was very well appointed. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

The house was very nice. Plenty of room and a lot of charm. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

fatdogtavern

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, close to perfect.

Everything about the house is great. If I had to nitpick, I'd say that the road noise can be loud, but we were prepared for that and brought sound machines for the bedroom. Kitchen was well equipped. Bed was comfortable. Location is an easy walk to Main Street. I would have liked the TV's to be Smart TV's, so that I could have accessed my Amazon & Youtube account. Next time I will bring a Firestick to access the internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

We loved the house! Cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

We have stayed at Sam Houston’s retreat several times, and make it our go to place to stay. The location is great and it’s kept up so well. It was a birthday celebration and we will be back for the next one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Noisy and way overpriced. For young people.

The hot tub as advertised was a small inside tub. For the price they don't furnish firewood. At 5:30am the traffic noise wakes you up no matter which bedroom your in. The living room ceiling is about to fall in. Not worth the money at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Definitely would like to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

Loved, loved, loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoying Dam Houston Retreat

The Sam Houston Retreat was large & comfortable for the four of us. We had our privacy, large bedroom with our own bathroom which was an important feature. A lot more space with the living room, large TV & space for reading. The trundle bed was a nice feature for more people & nice room to relax. The patio would be nice for warmer weather. We were close to Main Street. All in all, it was a great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven in Fredericksburg

Loved the decor, ease of rental and beds/bath. If given opportunity would so rent again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Such a great and cozy place. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P., Temple TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great location

We had a wonderful time at this property! It was a great location for walking to Main Street, and the house was very spacious. We went with another couple and appreciated that the bedroom/bathroom situation was pretty equal (ie no obvious “main bedroom”). Would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house in a great location

We thought the house was great for our short weekend in Fredericksburg. It is an easy walk to everything on Main Street so you have lots of options for dining and shopping without having to drive and worry about parking. A couple of comments addressing other reviews: - We were there on a weekday as well as over the weekend and did not have any issues with the street noise. We spent a lot of time on the patio and though you could certainly hear vehicles going by, it never disrupted conversation or became bothersome. We always travel with a noise machine so it didn't bother us at night but if you are a light sleeper I would suggest bringing one too. - Not a fun driveway to back out of given traffic and sight lines. My suggestion would be to always back your car into it which is very easy to do since it is nice and wide. - There are lots of mentions about plumbing issues which seem to have been addressed before our visit in April 2023. The toilet in the front bathroom ran fine and we did not experience any slow running drains. Having two people shower at the same time had us running out of hot water mid-shower, but going sequentially with only a couple of minutes in between worked fine. My only complaint is they use a very strong electric air freshener in the main bathroom that fills the house, especially the bedrooms, with a fairly strong scent. If you are the type who is sensitive to such things you might be strongly affected here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place to stay

Love the house and property - great location, only a couple of blocks to Main Street. The coupons for meals was sweet and unexpected. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chaparrals visiting

Street was busy and noisy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy walk to Main Street

Enjoyed our stay at the San Houston home. Live that our furry family member could stay with us. It was an easy walk to Main Street attractions, food and beverages. Was happy the traffic died down at night so it wasn’t quite as noisy. Wound like to hear about your recommendations for dog friendly places for food and beverages.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sam houston

Great house. The two bedrooms are on same end of house with bathroom in between. Second bath is at front of house. If we had been staying with another couple it may have been awkward. But the house is very nice and great sitting area in back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great house with nice patio

Loved our stay. Clean property near Main with a quiet patio
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dr Chris J., AMARILLO

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice historic property

Everything was good except that the house is located at a very busy intersection and you can certainly hear the traffic especially the trucks all day and sometimes at night and early morning—becomes annoying after a while. Otherwise everything else was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022