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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Room
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 489.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fredricksburg, TX
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Abigail's Cottage | Pet Friendly

This little 1950's cottage is charmingly tucked into the trees of this large city lot located only a block from Main Street. The front porch has one rocker and a swing to enjoy the crisp cool mornings.

This special home offers many comforts. Decorated with a wonderful exquisite flair Abigail's Cottage is both comfortable and elegant. Inside the living room has a comfy sofa and two chairs placed to enjoy the large cable television (DVD/VCR) or enjoy music from the stereo/CD player tucked into the armoire. There is also wifi (instructions are in the armoire). It is perfect for that welcoming retreat from a day of shopping and touring. Open to the living room is a wonderful kitchen completely equipped for cooking. There is a stove, microwave, large refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster and coffeemaker plus a table with four chairs.

Abigail's sleeps up to four people. The front bedroom is tastefully decorated with blue accents and a combination of white and coral walls and has a queen bed. The bedroom in the back of the house has an iron queen bed topped with a quilt adorned with green and natural colors. The bath, which is located in the small hall has a claw foot tub with an overhead shower.

The home is pet friendly and will accept up to two dogs. However, there is a pet fee of $22/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.

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 8056001226

About the area

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Historic District, a neighbourhood in Fredericksburg, is home to this holiday home. Pioneer Museum and Fort Martin Scott Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fredericksburg Winery and Fredericksburg Brewing Company. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Fredricksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪H-E-B ATM - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fredericksburg Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lost Draw Cellars - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rock Haus - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Abigail's Cottage | Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Abigail's Cottage | Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Abigail's Cottage | Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Abigail's Cottage | Pet Friendly located?

Located in Fredericksburg Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Main Street, Pioneer Museum and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Fredericksburg Winery and Artisans At Rocky Hill are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Abigail's Cottage!

Such a sweet and peaceful little stay!!! House is precious, comfie…amenities, well thought out and the whole place made us feel welcome. We only stayed one night, but the little cottage was the highlight of our quick trip! We will come back for a longer stay next time!

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Great cozy home

Loved the space it provided for my family and so close to the Main Street. I would recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Great fun and relaxing weekend

Fredericksburg has gotten a little more “big city” but it doesn’t disappoint. Great place for relaxing with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja T.

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

Cute and comfy

The rental is a beautiful property that has a great mix of comfortable amenities with classic cozy living. Please keep in mind, this a vintage country cottage. This means that there are certain things you need to expect before renting this older property.1. Walls are thin. If you stay in the back bedroom, you will hear the creaking of the metal windmill nearby if the TV or music is not on.2. Small ants are common in older homes, there is nothing to be done but wipe things down constantly and don’t leave food or dirty dishes out.3. Not many electric outlets, bring extension cords or surge protectors 4. The tub is a an older club foot model that required us to leverage a small plastic foot stool to enter & exit (the exiting was tricky and slippery).5. The air conditioner was an older model. It worked well, but in hotter temperatures you need to use the ceiling fans too. The air conditioner kicking on is slightly loud especially at night.Additionally, the electric fireplace doesn’t work and only one bedroom has a TV.This a perfect stay for a couple or a couple with 2-3 kids. The house rules make the property NOT conducive for a girls weekend or bachelorette trip. All the essentials are included and we found the property cozy and quaint.Lastly the outdoor lightning for the hot tub area did not work. Therefore, using the hot tub at night is not safe as it is hard to see. The outdoor furniture needs repair and a gentle cleaning.There is no privacy fencing between this
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

5

This place was very nice. Location was great and quiet. The only issue we had, was there were no wash cloths, but went to dollar general and fixed that problem easily.
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8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Cute cottage

Great place to spend a couple of nights. The house is inviting and homey and well maintained. There were a few things that could've been better hence the 4 rating. But I'd probably stay here again especially if I were traveling with family, girlfriends, or my dog. It's a few blocks further away from Main Street shops, but so close, a quick drive gets you everywhere in Fredericksburg.

6/10 Okay

John W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Davina M.

Liked: Check-in

It was ok.

It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Amy C.

Great Location

House was in a great location close to Main Street. We also enjoyed the hot tub. The shower was tricky as far as getting in and out was a bit difficult and the shower curtains from both sides of the tub just wrapped around you the whole time you showered. Beds and pillows were ok.
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8/10 Good

Deena B.

4

Overall Abigails is a nice little house to stay in. I was a little disappointed this time though. It was my second year to stay in Abigails Cottage. There were absolutely no bath or hand soap in the bathroom nor shampoo and conditioner. Thankfully I had some with me. This may have been an oversight. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet.

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

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

Great location!!! For price 👌

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Shelly H.

4

Cute little house for our girls weekend. There were a few things that could be looked at. The ceiling fans in the bedrooms did not work- lights or fan. It was decently clean but looks like whoever cleans it after guests did not see a pad on the floor under the bed, it was new and not used but it was there. There was an old coffee filter with coffee still in it in the coffee pot and quite a bit of dust around. The mattresses in the bedrooms could use a little updating or a pad on them but overall not too bad for a quick weekend stay. Location was also pretty good. Walking distance to a few good places.

6/10 Okay

Lisa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Perfect For What It Is

It needs improvement, but for us, it was ok. It was quaint and perfect for the two of us and our pet. The neighborhood was close to everything we needed. We could walk to main street but it was on the far end of the street and not at the center of town. That was still ok for us but some may want to be more centrally located. We knew this would be an older home as many are in the area, and the reviews about the tub are accurate. The parking was fine, and the check-in on Main Street was quick. You have to know that the decor and house are older when you go in. I prefer some imperfections over a hotel. The house had that older Fredricksberg character. We would stay there again but if you have more than 2 or three, get a place with more than one bathroom. Know that there is no access to washer and dryer. I assume that was behind the locked door at the end of the hall? We felt safe and slept well. I would suggest upgrading to a k cup coffee maker, but I appreciated that there was a new sealed container of coffee at the house. We did not use the hot tub, but it looked clean. The outside and yard could be taken care of more and the mattresses could use an upgrade or at least a topper. The house seemed clean but just dated and well used. It was priced lower than some, so we knew we would be okay with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michele E.

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

Not bad

I emailed about a late check out with no response. You have to go to a business on a very busy street with no parking to pick up and drop off the keys. The house itself was not bad…except for the bathtub! Please renovate or replace the bathtub! Taking a shower was a horrible experience. The shower curtains attack you, water sprays everywhere around the outside tub, and getting in and out can be dangerous. Think of adding a last minute shower head to a claw tub that is raised off the ground on stilts…. It just doesn’t make sense. Pros: beds are comfy, plenty of pillows and linens, quiet and safe street, and H-E-B to get groceries was a very short drive. Cons: Check in and out process of getting the keys is a bit annoying, BATHTUB, driveway to get in and out is very skinny with no room to turn around (but I have a big vehicle), we found out the last day where the fan switch was for the front bedroom (it’s hidden behind the huge armoire), location is at the very end of Main Street so we really couldn’t walk to any of the places we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Winery tour

Perfect location in downtown Fredericksburg. Walkable. The home and hosts provided anything you would need. Would stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Salado

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

Grandma & Abby (granddaughter)Trip

Cottage was the perfect place for Grandma and teen granddaughter to hang out in Fredericksburg together. Everything was just as advertised. We loved being able to have easy access to everything in Fredericksburg for shopping, restaurants, etc. and out at Market Days. Easy access and had everything we could have wanted to spend a long weekend to share together and make lifelong memories. Great communications throughout the entire process.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Close to Main Street

Cute little home. Felt very safe. In town, so close to restaurants, art and shopping. The only con would be no grab bar near bathtub. That first step's a doozy, lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Just Like Home

We had a lovely stay at Abigail's Cottage. Our first time in the city for a BnB. I really appreciated the convenience of the city. I would like to return in the future. It would be helpful for specific instructions for the DVD player. Other than that, enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

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

Great place

Enjoyed the place. Everything was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Abigail's Cottage

This was a great place! Easy to access Main Street. The house was very comfortable and included everything we needed for a great weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Loay S.

Abigail's Cottage Review

The cottage was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Dora F.

Enjoyed my stay

Abigail's Cottage was a comfortable home on a wonderful, quiet street. Loved the space - especially the kitchen. Nice area to spread out and get some work done. The sofa was my favorite. When my knee began to hurt, I moved to the sofa to get some rest and fell asleep immediately. Thank you --

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Paige M.

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

We love Abigail’s Cottage

This is our 2nd time staying at Abigail’s Cottage for the annual Food & Wine Festival. Great location 1 block from Main Street. Perfect for 2 couples. Hot tub was working and worked great! Nice and warm in the evening for us to relax in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Denise B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

So much potential

We had three adults staying. Me (57), sister (60) and Mother (79) for a birthday weekend for Mom. The cottage has so much potential. First, the place needs a good cleaning. The dust was visible on furniture, ceiling fans and floors. The carpet in the front bedroom needs to be cleaned. The light fixture in the kitchen had a layer of dust and even cobwebs on it. The ceiling fan in the front bedroom didn't operate, the floor around the tub is pretty dirty. There was a lot of general clutter. The hot tub didn't really have any privacy and the landscaping in the front is overgrown and messy. I don't know if you use a third party for housekeeping, but they might use some supervision. We also saw signs of mice. The items above the kitchen cabinets are dirty. Also, there was a ton of throw pillows in the back bedroom closet but not any extra blankets or throw blankets. There is a lamp in the living room with a cord stretched across the corner that could be a hazard if small children or pets stay, maybe add an extension cord. We loved the cottage don't get me wrong but see how it could be soooo much better. I'm not putting this on a public review because I feel these things should be shared in private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not as expected

The pictures were better than the actual house. The back door did not lock, the bath tub/shower was very difficult to manuver especially for older guests. TV did not work. This little Old house could be much better if it was safer and taken better care of. I think there might be a short in the back outside light, Won't be back. Location was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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English

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