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

Fredricksburg, Texas
$393 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Day Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2124 Sq Ft (197 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster Oven
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Furnished Patio Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center 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 : 6

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Review Review

  • Warren N.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2026

    Stayed Jun 10, 2026

    Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. The house is much larger than it appears in the photos, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The only drawback was some traffic noise in the morning. That said, the property offers covered parking and is within easy walking distance of Main Street, which was very convenient. We would definitely stay here again.

  • PRISCELLA V.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Clean

  • Grayson S.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Proper cozy, well-appointed guesthouse near Main St. Some road noise but didn’t disturb us.

  • Salvador V.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The layout was great for my family, and the proximity to downtown was incredible. As other people have mentioned, one of the bedrooms is right off a main street so it can get loud, but they did provide a white noise machine to help block it out while sleeping. I will say that the wifi was not great and connection was spotty.

  • Fred R.

    Submitted Nov 22, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    This is the third time we have stayed here and we love it! The house has everything we need. It is close enough to Main Street that you can walk there in a few minutes. We have already booked it for Spring. See you then. Fred and Teresa (And Martina - Service Dog)

  • Paula M.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    We were given the wrong code and waited an hour before we could get in. There are 2 bathrooms, but one is at the other end of the house and is about the size of a postage stamp. Very inconvenient since there were four of us staying there. It definitely could have been cleaner. The Keurig didn't work, so our husbands had to go across the street to buy some. I will say when we reached out about our concerns, someone came out to clean the tub and a new Keurig was given to us. The man who came out brought us a bottle of wine to say how much he hated that our visit was going well.

  • Amanda A.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Very nice, super cute property close to town.

  • Randy Z.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Lovely spot when you have pets. Out 3rd time there. Biggest thing is the traffic noise, apparently people driving diesel 150s need reassurance to really hit the gas so they know their trucks are working. But it becomes white noise after a while and it is a great space! so open and a nice courtyard. great for paws and nice for their owners. coffee maker crapped out immediately but that was quickly and efficiently taken care of so. Love the spot and the management just wish it was a bit quieter. then again if you are getting up to leave by 11 that is kinda helpful

  • Karen R.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Our stay was great! From previous feedback from others, we were prepared for the busy street so it didn’t bother us at all! The location was great!! It would be nice to have at least 1 smart TV in the house. We would definitely stay here again!

  • DEBORAH F.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    Property is close to main. Pretty property. Sunroom has a leak. Trouble checking in but it was corrected in about 30min

  • michaelcmgilb

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

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

  • J.K. L.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 30, 2025

    Our eighth time to Fredericksburg and eighth difference VRBO, and best VRBO to date. Thanks for your great home.

  • Steven A.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    A couple of us seasoned citizens stayed here on during a motorcycle ride. We wanted clean, quiet, and a carport. More on that later. The location is great, just 5 minutes walk from lots of restaurants on Main Street. You'll hear traffic noise from the intersection, but that stops at night. The kitchen is well-equipped, though we did not have a chance to use it. One thing to note, the primary bath is accessible only from the hallway between the two bedrooms. The second bath is on the other side of the house. If you require a private bath, this may be a consideration. Spring in Texas can bring hail, and there was a big storm just south of town our first night. The carport took all the worry out of the unforecasted weather. For a small group, the Sam Houston Retreat is a much better value than staying in hotel rooms. Highly recommended.

  • Francisco O.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    We really enjoyed staying there, but we want to give you a sincere feedback. The house was not as clean as expected: - Floors: dirty - Fridge: dirty - Dishwasher: still had items

  • Fred R.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    We really enjoy staying here. This is the second time we have stayed here and we love it. The house is very spacious and has everything we need. The location is only a few blocks off Main Street so it is only a 5 minute walk. We have already reserved it for November.

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    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.

  • Dwayna E.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    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.

  • Donna L.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 24, 2025

    Love this house but the drain in bath next to master bedroom needs help. It fills up with water when taking a shower!!

  • Glenda S.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Perfect location. Short walk to the heart of Main Street. Wonderful to be able to have our dogs with us.

  • Cynthia C.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    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.

  • Stephanie F.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    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!

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