Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace

Fredricksburg, Texas
$336 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Things to be aware of:
*From March 31st until October 1st, the fireplace will not be available for use.*
*The suite only has a whirlpool tub with a handheld shower wand. There is no standup/walk-in shower.*
*Construction is occurring at the property behind this one. As a result, you might experience construction noise, particularly during day light hours on weekdays.*

The original settlers' home was ingeniously added on to just four decades ago but retained the feel and integrity of the 1800's. As you enter the foyer paved with D'Hanis tile, a warm sense of history greets you. The bedroom/sitting room is magnificently large, rising to twenty foot ceilings at the peak. A wood burning fireplace provides warmth near the king size iron bed.

Kristin's bath has a long and colorful history. In 1885, the Sheriff of Fredericksburg was the home's original builder and owner, John Walter. An unfortunate fire destroyed the local jail and what better place to house the lawbreakers than the Sheriff's stone barn. Iron bars were added over the windows to prevent early checkout and they remain today. This former barn and jail has limestone walls and a triangular jetted tub for two.

Kristin's large private terrace is anchored by an ancient ivy covered pecan tree and a softly bubbling fountain. Relaxing and inviting for two, it is the perfect space for convivial gatherings. Have your morning coffee or relax with an evening glass of wine here for a memorable and authentic Fredericksburg experience.

About Austin Street Retreat:
The Austin Street Retreat is an authentic historic home built by European settlers well over a century ago. Restored and embellished through the decades with modern amenities, there are now five unique suites. Located one block off Main Street in Fredericksburg's National Historic District, this premier property is a genuine Texas treasure built of stone, timber and stucco. It is situated on a large double lot shaded by old growth pecan trees and perennials from the LBJ Ranch. Each suite features elegant, charming decor along with a private terrace.

Popular for Hill Country Wine Tours, family and friend reunions, special occasions and celebrations, the Retreat can sleep a total of twelve people.

The suite uses Brooklinen sheet and towels and a Helix mattress.

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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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Outdoor Furniture Patio Terrace
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lisa A.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    This property was beautiful, charming, and walkable to Main Street. Our favorite stay in Fredericksburg to date! And the private patio was the cherry on top. We enjoyed a long morning coffee in this quiet, beautiful space!

  • Brenda M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 12, 2026

    what a beautiful home! it's quiet and walking distance to downtown. We'll be back!

  • Brandon A.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    The property is dated without many modern upgrades. There is a lot of road noise, we were regularly woken by acorns falling on the roof. Additionally it was easy to hear conversations and tv noise from both of our neighbors. If you are a light sleeper, I don’t recommend this spot. I would recommend the owners update the property, better decor, replace the worn out carpet, etc. The check in/out process is also a pain and dated. While most places send you a simple code to use on the door, we were required to visit the office to pick up and drop off a physical key, not the end of the world, but could be simpler. Internet worked well, bed was fairly comfortable. The bathroom could use some additional lighting for getting ready. All of the electrical outlets are very old and anything you have plugged in will fall out with the lightest jiggle, it makes using the hair dryer a real pain.

  • Roxanne B.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Everything was nice.

  • Quay O.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Fantastic place to get away!

  • Roxanne M.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I love this place. It's spacious and comfortable and super unique.

  • Kay S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2023

    Stayed Sep 30, 2023

    Convenient

  • William d.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2023

    Stayed Mar 17, 2023

    Wonderful B&B that is much larger than it appears on the listing. We happen to have stayed during one of the years last cold snaps so made good use of the fireplace. Location was 2 minutes from the main street and multiple restaurants.

  • Karen M.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The overall feel of Kristen's was quaint and cozy. The bed however needs to be replaced! My husband is 6'4” and had a hard time getting UP in the bed! The mattress topper is so thick to make up for the sagging mattress that this bed is so high off the ground! Also, I would recommend the leaf blowers not show up at 8:00 on a Saturday morning. This went on for hours. We had several people try to enter our suite because of the confusion of the address and the suite signs. We were glad the door was locked!

  • Heidi C.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Kristins Austin Street Retreat is the ultimate GEM of Fredericksburg! My husband doesn't like to vacation, so it was difficult to get him convinced… but walking into this sweet place was an absolute game changer! The bedroom was the biggest we've ever stayed in, with the most comfortable king-sized bed ever. It was summer so we didn't need the fireplace, but it made for completion of charm. The bathroom was beyond romantic… the bathtub y'all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ The kitchen had everything we needed for our coffee. It was small, but we had zero plans to cook so that was fine for us. The A/C was cold and quiet. The courtyard was paradise. Our trip was short so we didn't get to take advantage of it, but I cannot wait to plan a couples retreat, where we ALL stay at the Austin Street Retreat houses and we can all hang out together in the courtyard. Seriously, this place is the coolest! As far as location, you can't beat it. This place is located within walking distance of strolling, shopping, wine tasting, & dining. No need to drive at all! Convince the husband, wife, friend, whoever… book an Austin Street Retreat house & load up in the car…. You are guaranteed a great time! FIVE STARS, Y'all!

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$336+
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