We love Fredericksburg and frequently drive from Austin for a weekend get-away. We have stayed at a number of very nice homes. This is one of our favorites yet! It's so close to town (an easy bike ride), is down the street from HEB, and has so many bedrooms! Despite being able to sleep 14 people, it's spacious without being too large, super cozy, quaint, and clean! I love that it is pet-friendly--lots of doggie amenities and a wonderful yard to play. The back yard is an oasis; it has a fire pit, game area (corn hole), pool, and a completely separate hot tub! We spent the first day by the pool, and then all evening enjoying wine on the deck--it was the perfect retreat! Despite 102 degree heat, the tree canopy with its string lights provided really nice shade and ambiance. While the pool does look smaller in the pictures, that wasn't an issue, as most places don't offer a pool. That being said, one thing that isn't highlighted in the listing is all the bedrooms--so many of them! There are 3 bedrooms in the main house (comfy beds--1 king and 2 queens). Then, there is a completely separate guest house perfect for kids--it has a queen bedroom and loft space complete with laundry room, kitchen, bathroom, living room, and 2 bunk beds (twin over full beds). There is also a carport so you don't have to park on the street. The house was also fully stocked--shampoo & conditioner, bug spray (for those pesky mosquitoes), linens, etc, and everything was labeled for ease. The tvs all had cable, the wifi was fast, and there's a shed with countless bike cruisers. I did see in another review that someone mentioned the rooster--he didn't bother us at all as he wasn't that loud (sounds like he's probably several houses away). I imagine he would sound louder, though, if we were staying in the guest house.
This Country Haus was amazing! We were so happy with it, that we will definitely be back with our kids--especially since they can stay in their own space separate from ours. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!