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Luxury Lodging in the Heart of Historic Downtown Gonzales

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Laurel Ridge Inn, your home away from home.
Laurel Ridge Inn. a stately reminder that historic homes have modern relevance,
Laurel Ridge Inn
Laurel Ridge Inn
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gonzales, TX
  • Main Street
    2 min walk
  • Discoveries From the Past
    4 min walk
  • Confederate Square
    5 min walk

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

New Orleans Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Lodging in the Heart of Historic Downtown Gonzales

The glorious rooms of this 110 year-old mansion are furnished with fine 19th century American furnishings and decorative accessories from the around the world. Shop the first floor of this 1914 property filled with extraordinary antiques, Christmas and gifts before retreating to your private spaces. Revive your spirits in a steaming tub of healing salts and soak before you slip into luxurious linens on the immense antique beds of the second and third floors.


The veranda suite features a massive bedroom with a plantation made full-tester bed and in the adjoining room with cannon ball bed, both from the 1840's. The full tester bed is of local provenance.

The New Orleans room is spacious retreat with a magnificent antique mahogany queen-sized bed. The bed, a masterpiece of American furniture-making, was created in the 1850s for the New Orleans market and is signed by its maker, Charles Lee. The dream-weaver mattress was specially made to fit the over-queen sized proportions. Adjacent access to the master bath, complete with the original, massive soaking tub and illuminated by a crystal chandelier make the New Orleans room a favorite with guests.

The third floor loft apartment is a beautiful open space with a studio kitchen and full bath. The loft features a dining area, office and reading space, and sleeps up to four. It is a comfortable space with amazing views of downtown.

The entire house is equipped with wireless internet. At the center of the second floor. An ingenious redesign of the original linen closet now conceals a breakfast and wine bar, complete with coffee maker, microwave, fridge and flat screen tv.

The comfortable seating of the spacious porches and courtyards are the perfect places to relax and watch the world drift by.

Property manager

Barbara Crozier, Owner

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Considered on a case by case basis.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Prior arrangement for some pets can be allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
With children under 16 please email and we can may be able accommodate your needs, but we really like to handle those case by case

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Gonzales

Located in Gonzales, this holiday home is in the city centre. Guadalupe River and San Marcos River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Discoveries From the Past and JB Wells Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gonzales, TX

What's nearby

  • Main Street - 2 min walk
  • Discoveries From the Past - 4 min walk
  • Texas Heroes Square - 6 min walk
  • First Baptist Church - 9 min walk
  • Gonzales Memorial Museum - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mr Taco Mexican Restau - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Lodging in the Heart of Historic Downtown Gonzales pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Lodging in the Heart of Historic Downtown Gonzales?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Lodging in the Heart of Historic Downtown Gonzales?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Lodging in the Heart of Historic Downtown Gonzales located?

Located in the heart of Gonzales, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street, Discoveries From the Past and Confederate Square. Old Jail Museum and Texas Heroes Square are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful, comfortable home close to everything!
Clean, comfortable accommodations, surrounded by beautiful pieces of history, provided for an amazing stay in Gonzales. The hosts are lovely, helpful ladies and the home is walking distance from shopping and restaurants. Look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I thought I did a review already
Great place, lots of history and convenient to downtown. Candace was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Gonzales Welcome Home
Historic property with well-furnished rooms and welcoming hosts - too short a visit, so we'll need to come back soon !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to experience small town Texas
Really cool historic house above an antique shop. The house was really spacious and great for facilitating my extended family, who had plenty of sleeping options. Rita, the property manager, was amazing. She gave us really good food recommendations as well as good company when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Nashville, TN

Wow! .....Just.... Wow!
When you arrive at Laurel Ridge Inn, you do NOT feel like a visitor, but like a long lost friend, or relative, greeted warmly (but not effusively). Wrapped in the coziness of your arrival, you are escorted upstairs to your "home away" (truly!!) experience. Perhaps a home to which you are accustomed, or perhaps to home to which you aspire: Antique beds and exquisite accommodations. Barbara and her team treat you to a stay filled with attention to detail, and helpful information about the area. Whether you are visiting Gonzales for business or for pleasure, be sure to list Laurel Ridge at the top of your "must stay" destinations.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Baranna B.

Immaculate Quarters with Old World Delight
I have been a loyal customer/fan of Laurel Ridge for the last several years now as my business frequently brings me to Gonzales. My overall impression: Laurel Ridge, Barbara (its owner) and her staff have never failed to offer anything but a stellar, top notch experience. Small-town Texas hospitality (the best kind) mixes with old world charm in a way that makes you want to kick off you shoes, relax on the veranda and soak it all in. Laurel Ridge is its own little world away from the world. A place` where you can leave the hustle and bustle of modern life behind and sink back into a calm, stress free environment, where even time seems to run a little slower. Sumptuously decorated with high quality, period appropriate antiques and beds piled high with luxurious linens, you'll feel that you've traveled back to a world where quality and good taste mattered. High end soaps and bath essentials, along with thick, plush towels, adorn the tastefully updated bathrooms, which still retain their period charm while having all the modern conveniences. Whether you've come to Gonzales for the history, the horse shows, the antiques or just to get away the big city, you couldn't find a more charming place to stay. And make sure and spend some time chatting with your host, Barbara. She's a true world citizen (a Gonzales hometown girl by birth, she spent many of her adult years living in Paris and London before returning home to open Laurel Ridge) and never ceases to charm and delight. She and her staff are as much the reason I keep returning to Laurel Ridge as is the majestic, old, historic house itself. By far, the hardest thing you'll have to do once you get to Laurel Ridge is leave.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Great historic home, very accomodating staff.
We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely historic home. We were visiting our niece who lives in Gonzales and touring all the historic sites and museums. The owner was very hospitable and the staff at Laurel Ridge was great. We will stay here the next time we come to visit.

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Crozier, Owner

Host profile image
Our triplets on an outing at Palmetto Park just a few miles outside of Gonzales. It is one of my very favorite places and has been since I was their age. When you are done feasting, shopping, touring and tapping your foot to some great Texas music in downtown history-rich Gonzales, head to Palmetto State Park for some outdoor fun!

Why they chose this property

We love being close enough to downtown for our visitors to be able to walk to great restaurants, museums and shopping. But to tell the truth, this amazing place has been in my family for almost 50 years...It is a labor of love, and we love to share it.

What makes this property unique

The construction of this 1914 jewel of Gonzales is an amazing story it itself. With its solid brick columns and granite front porch, a sweeping, self-supported private veranda, along with a spacious deck the rooms of second floor provides the perfect setting for romantic getaways & family gatherings. The first floor sets the stage for what we call Shopping Sleepovers! The first floor shop offers fine American antique furniture of the 19th Century and Estate jewelry. Over a dozen regional artisans, along with some of the European glass and Christmas treasure filled the shelves to overflowing.
You can shop late, and sleep late all at the same historic property!

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English
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