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Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street
Holiday home in Fredericksburg with kitchen and furnished patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6197.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Fredricksburg, TX
- Place, Rockbox Theater3 min walk
- Place, National Museum of the Pacific War7 min walk
- Place, Enchanted Rock Fissure3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Common Space
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 8056000565
About the area
Fredericksburg
Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. Rockbox Theater and National Museum of the Pacific War are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Main Street and Das Peach Haus. Enchanted Rock Fissure and Wildseed Farms are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Fredricksburg, TX
What's nearby
- Rockbox Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- National Museum of the Pacific War - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Main Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- St. Mary's Catholic Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Enchanted Rock Fissure - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Los Tios - 8 min walk
- The Auslander - 9 min walk
- Fredericksburg Brewing Company - 7 min walk
- Rathskeller - 7 min walk
- Texas Sunrise - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
michaelcmgilb
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
michaelcmgilb
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
16 August 2023
Great place
10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & very comfortable stay!
Karen R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Veronica O.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Veronica O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Fred R.
23 March 2025
Great!
Fred R.
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Stephanie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary W.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Gary W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janie M.
1 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
Janie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julie E.
24 June 2022
Our Favorite House
Julie E.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Julie E.
24 June 2022
Our Home Away From Home
Julie E.
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia C.
11 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic!
Cynthia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
15 August 2022
Sam Houston's Retreat
Deborah S.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Donna L.
1 March 2025
4
Donna L.
8/10 Good
Dr Chris J., AMARILLO
7 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice historic property
Dr Chris J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Louretta E.
24 June 2022
Sam Houston Retreat
Louretta E.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Randy Z.
13 July 2025
4
Randy Z.
8/10 Good
DEBORAH F.
12 May 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Close to Main
DEBORAH F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
J.K. L.
1 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring in Fredericksburg
J.K. L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steven A.
28 March 2025
Great Value
Steven A.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Francisco O.
25 March 2025
Great house and location
Francisco O.
4/10 Poor
Michelle H.
19 March 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
There was left over food in the fridge and we had to clean it out. The living area hadn’t been duste
Michelle H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dwayna E.
10 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Dwayna E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Glenda S.
26 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great dog friendly home
Glenda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie F.
3 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely girls trip getaway
Stephanie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gästehaus Schmidt
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
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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