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Terrific getaway to the peaceful countryside.

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Enjoy some relaxing time in the afternoon or evening.
Enjoy some relaxing time in the afternoon or evening.
Explore 145 acres with a hike up to the nearby mountain top view.
Another angle of the balcony and porch
Sign makes it easy to find on Ranch Road 965

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Enchanted Rock Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Terrific getaway to the peaceful countryside.

Full kitchen and dining room, king size beds, fire pit, Prochnow Vineyard and venue next door, very rural location, hike our 135 acres to Titanic point, 4 miles to Enchanted Rock, 2 miles to Contigo Wedding venue, ATV friendly, and 20 minutes to Fredericksburg.

Originally built in 1900, this incredible home is made of white limestone quarried from the nearby hillside by German stone masons. Two lime kilns used to make lime for the mortar are found near the house. Just renovated (2017), this property features new additions that create a lovely balance between its original characteristics and its modern upgrades. It is situated on 145 acres providing a hiking opportunity for guests.

“Das Enchanted Rock Haus” is situated on a grassy Crabapple valley with incredible views of the valley and nearby ranches.

The recent addition has cathedral ceilings featuring a living room with an entertainment area, limestone gas fireplace with a hand-finished mesquite mantel, and upstairs loft. This is the perfect space to gather with loved ones.

In the original home, you'll find a gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, living room, and 5 spacious bedrooms. You'll love the exposed limestone walls and 120 year old long leaf pine floors throughout.

A game room with a Foosball table location in the basement with seating for observers to enjoy the contests.

Each bedroom features a king bed, making it easy for you to relax and unwind in your own private space. Get ready for bed in one of the 4 en-suite bathrooms as you draw yourself a warm bubble bath or take a steamy hot shower! On the first floor, a shared bathroom doubles as a powder room and provides a private walk-in shower for the 5th bedroom. 2 of the rooms have beautiful tile tubs and 3 have large walk-in showers.

In the evening watch from the 2nd story deck as 20-30 whitetail deer forage each evening and listen for the wild turkeys calling to each other. View two llamas and free range chickens that compete with the deer for corn. Wild turkeys and armadillos are often sighted as well.

Guests will spend much of their time around the house (about 1 acre) and will have access to the 135 acres behind the house. They can hike through the valley and follow the pasture road to the mountain top point for a beautiful view of the valley. It is opportunity to see deer, cattle, wild turkeys, armadillos, road runners, and even native lizards. If the guests have 4-wheel drive pickup or SUV with 9 inches or better of clearance, they can drive the hiking trail. The road to the top of the mesa requires 4-wheel drive. A map and instructions are provided upon arrival.

Visit the town of Fredericksburg, just 12 miles away, and get to know the local culture through museums and historical sites. Each weekend there is some type of festival (car shows, crafts, and many others). In August, the Gillespie County Fair is held each summer and hosts a variety of events, including horse racing, bull riding, and much more! Known for its peaches, try a wide variety of peach infused foods, such as jams, ciders, ice cream, and more!

Take a chauffeured tour bus on US 290 to 17 award winning vineyards and wineries, before enjoying 44 wine tasting rooms throughout Fredericksburg, which is best known for their wineries and peaches.

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans and skillets, blender, wine glasses, kitchen towels, hot pads, cream and sugar for your coffee and/or tea, tea kettle, air conditioning, central heating, in-unit laundry machines, mud room, wireless internet access, 2 flat-screen 50" Satellite TVs, 4 en-suite bathrooms, thermostat in each bedroom, brooms and a vacuum cleaner, large deck, gas BBQ grill, incredible valley views, and much more
- Fantastic Fredericksburg location! Enjoy easy access to local wildlife, outdoor recreation at Enchanted Rock State Park, downtown, county fairs, and a multitude of wineries.

Property manager

Mark Hughes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If the guests fail to follow the check out instructions, more cleaning is required. Guests will be charged $30/hour for any extra cleaning.
No outside fires because of the fire risk. No fireworks because of the fire risk as well.
No hunting or target shooting is allowed and no illegal downloading of any copyrighted material as defined by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is in a rural area. Pioneer Museum and Artisans At Rocky Hill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fredericksburg Winery and Fredericksburg Brewing Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fredericksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • Enchanted Rock State Natural Area - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Enchanted Rock Cave - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 21 min drive - 17.1 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Barons Creek Vineyards - 29 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Troisi's Ristorante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tin Star Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Troisi's Ristorante - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrific getaway to the peaceful countryside. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Terrific getaway to the peaceful countryside.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terrific getaway to the peaceful countryside. located?

This family-friendly Fredericksburg holiday home is located in a rural location, 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Enchanted Rock Fissure and Enchanted Rock Cave. Cross Mountain Park and Pioneer Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mike r.

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

Awesome home

Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Das Enchanted Rock Haus

Das Enchanted Rock Haus was an excellent choice for our group. The space, amenities, and grounds were fantastic. The full moon rising in the dark star filled night added to the enjoyment the upper outside deck.Tubs as well as showers met the routines of our 10 guests.Also, comfortable seating around the dinning table. Morning walk around the properties perimeter was tranquil and set the stage for a wonderful day. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Wonderful property!

Our entire family, 2 sons and 5 grandchildren enjoyed everything about Enchanted Rock Haus. It was very comfortable indoors and the hikes up to the bluff overlooking the house were enjoyed by all. We would definitely come back and stay here again. Wish we could have stayed longer.! Praying the property is spared from the wildfire today .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin L.

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

Dream Come True

We booked this property because our daughter was getting married at Enchanted Rock and it was beyond what we could have imagined!!! It was absolutely spotless and stunning inside! We really loved the stone walls and private bedroom suites. Our wedding party felt so spoiled to be able to stay at such a beautiful historic work of art :) The proximity to the park was very instrumental in helping us set up and then come back and get ready. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing your incredible property with us!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorina D.

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

Wonderful place

Magical and beautiful place. Very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great Getaway

Really nice place to stay. Peaceful quiet place. A lot of room to explore and hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

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

Awesome

Great property. We truly loved this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irvin D.

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

Perfect Stay!!!

Our family of 8 spent Thanksgiving week at Das Enchanted Rock Haus celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary. The Haus was exactly as listed. It exceeded our expectations. NO SURPRISES!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Hill County Farmhouse

The house and property are beautiful. Did not know that there was another rental property next door. We prioritize privacy when looking for a rental. It's advertised as if you will have the place to yourself.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A S.

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

wedding weekend

The property was GREAT! The kitchen was furnished perfectly! The cleanliness was superb I wish we would of had a few more towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

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

Fun getaway in Fredricksburg

Great location, plenty of space!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiera C.

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

Creating Memories

Beautiful home and amazing property that allowed 3 generations of family to spend time together building lasting memories. Hope to enjoy again. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sage T.

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

Great stay!

We stayed one night for my 28th birthday and it was great! Only 15-18 minutes from Main Street and the house was clean and big enough for 7 people to hang.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Great property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house! It offered everything we needed, was spacious for our family, and offered serenity to relax and unwind while still be close to everything Fredericksburg has to offered. Will be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandee H.

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

Fun and clean

Our stay was quick but the fun was had
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jaky G., Brownsville tx

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

Great place!!

We loved it, we had more family but they couldn't stay, but we would stay in that place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely property

We enjoyed our stay at the property. It’s a beautiful historic house. We were in the area for a family wedding so it met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Fun in Fredericksberg

Excellent property, very clean, host was most accommodating, would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic L.

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

Great for groups

Lots if room for gathering together as well as plenty of privacy. Beautiful, historic building that was clean, comfortable and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velia T.

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

Peaceful place

We enjoyed our stay. It was a great place for our family. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. It made it nice. Very peaceful atmosphere. We saw several deer. The kids were a little disappointed that there were no chickens as the pictures showed but overall we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Hill Country Paradise

We were a group of 9 friends and family from all over the USA celebrating a 70th birthday for hiking and wine tasting in the hill country of Texas. This was a perfect place for us, about 15 min from Fredericksburg but remote enough to view wildlife and hike through the amazing hill country ecosystem (without leaving the property). House was clean, elegant and well-stocked. Would go back in a heart beat, perhaps before the 80th birthday, just loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

We really enjoyed the house, it was the best part of our vacation

Beautiful and we loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

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

Great place to stay!!

Very comfortable home!! Loved seeing the wildlife!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Magical Weekend!

This was our second time to stay at Das Enchanted Haus. It was even more spectacular this time! The house is perfect for our five couples. It's comfortable, peaceful and extremely well kept. We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen, grilling outside and even gathering around the fire pit for a glorious evening under the stars. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlin N.

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

Awesome Place!

We really enjoyed this place. It was very roomy and loved the upstairs bedrooms with bathrooms. Also the country setting was great for our family. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Hughes

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Mark and Koreen owns about a 500 acre ranch close by. Originally purchased by her mother and father in the 1970's as a place to hunt and eventually retire.

We received this property in 2012 and rented it out for a couple years. When the renters moved out we decided to remodel the original house and add a more comfortable addition.

The original house served as ranch homestead from 1900 to about 1995.

Our intention is for the house to provide comfort, privacy, relaxation, and easy access to Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg.

Why they chose this property

We recognized the potential of the house and wanted to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

Uniquely situation with easy access to both Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock State Park.

Possible Activities
• Antiquing
• Cycling
• Farmers Market
• Festivals
• Golf
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Museums
• Nightlife
• Rock Climbing
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winery Tours
Communications
• Internet Connection
• Wireless Internet (free WIFI)
Entertainment
• Cable/Satellite TV
• DVD Player
• Flat-Screen TV
• TV
Included Services
• Linens Provided
• Towels Provided
• Trash Bags/Paper Towels
Inside Amenities
• Air-Conditioning
• Ceiling Fans
• Central Heating
• Complimentary Toiletries
• Dryer
• Fireplace
• Iron/Board
• Laundry Detergent
• Washer
Kitchen Equipment
• Coffeemaker
• Dishware and Flatware
• Dishwasher
• Ice Maker
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Spices
• Stove/Oven
• Toaster
• Water Filter
Other Amenities
• Keyless Entry
• Onsite Laundry Facilities
Outside Amenities
• Balcony
• Deck
• Free Parking
• Gas Grill
• Outdoor Dining Area
• Parking
• Patio Furniture
Restrictions
• Minimum Age Requirement
• No Pets Allowed
• Non Smoking
Suitability
• Shower On First Floor
• Car Recommended
• Suitable for Children
• Wheelchair Accessible
View And Location
• Electronic gate
• Mountain View
• Rural

Languages:

English

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