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Austin Street Retreat - Eli's Suite | 1 Block to Main

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fredricksburg, TX
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining Area

About this property

Austin Street Retreat - Eli's Suite | 1 Block to Main

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 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 an authentic 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.

Eli's is a one bedroom suite which was added to the original historic structure by a family of preservationists. The original windmill and cypress water tank grace the private limestone terrace. Inside, architectural artifacts from around the world work to create a haven from the ordinary. The cast iron mantle from a Philadelphia mansion, antique carved wood sculpture bed frame and antler chandelier all grace the natural integrity of the limestone wall. Featured in the bath is a two person jetted tub which is set in a glass block wall allowing at the same time private and natural light.

The suites uses Brooklinen sheet and towels.

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.

Property manager

Gästehaus Schmidt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 8056000848

About the area

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Historic District, a neighbourhood in Fredericksburg, is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marktplatz von Fredericksburg and Japanese Garden of Peace, while Pioneer Museum and Artisans At Rocky Hill are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Fredricksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • Main Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪H-E-B ATM - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fredericksburg Brewing Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lost Draw Cellars - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rock Haus - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Austin Street Retreat - Eli's Suite | 1 Block to Main pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Austin Street Retreat - Eli's Suite | 1 Block to Main?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Austin Street Retreat - Eli's Suite | 1 Block to Main?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Austin Street Retreat - Eli's Suite | 1 Block to Main located?

Located in Fredericksburg Historic District, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Main Street and Pioneer Museum. Artisans At Rocky Hill and Fredericksburg Winery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David N.

Eli's cabin

What a great place to stay. Furnished firewood, comfortable bed, very secluded just a few minutes away from the shopping district, and coupons to save at several food establishments. The staff was so friendly upon picking up and dropping off the keys. It was just a great experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

FANTASTIC and close to Main Street shopping, dining, and drinks.

The accommodations were just as expected and needed! Eli's place is where we stayed and the decor plus fireplace was a delight! Breakfast/lunch coupons were an added perk too! My wife and I loved it and will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

Weekend stay

Property was great only issue was parking. It was fine for smaller cars but my pickup was a bit too big
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Arlene R.

Eli's

Read this whole review before you book Eli's, please! We have stayed at all the houses on Austin Street Retreat. Eli's was the last. Rustic, beautiful setting, atmosphere galore. This is NOT a place for the over "60" crowd. Bed is 42" off floor. (Really!?) Mattress is a soft spongy type. No shower. Bath tub is not easily accessible (rock wall to climb up and then VERY deep tub). Jets on tub looked pretty nasty. We did not use. AC is very loud when shutting off and on. We were disappointed after all the other great cottages that Austin Retreat has. We would not recommend nor will we be staying at Eli's again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Amazing

The cabin was beautiful and the town always pleasant. Even had a fox sleeping on our roof to add to the rustic experience.
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8/10 Good

Javier S.

Comfortable and pleasant

Cabin was nice but needs a deep cleaning outside requires some ground keeping and a little bit more security lights.
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6/10 Okay

Jane A.

Eli

Eli's bed was comfortable. We felt the rental company should explain that the bath is very difficult to get in and out of. We are pretty agile and we had difficulty. Additionally, the jacuzzi bath did not seem clean especially the jets.
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4/10 Poor

Bryan K.

Read reviews BEFORE booking

Should have read the reviews, they state our largest issue….no shower and the bed came up to my fiancés chest. Literally need to jump up off the stool to get in. Then there was the now shower. The coolish tub had a wand to sort of shower but we had to clean the tub before getting in. Then when we turned on the jets it blew everything that was in them out and it was pretty gross. Only used once because we were grossed out. Location is good but this place needs a severe deep cleaning to move up to 3 stars. The bed was so high to begin with and the pillows matched being super thick and the other side of that is the mattress was so soft it made the pillows feel that much thicker. Finally got sleep when I didn't use a pillow.
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Beautiful cabin

This was our 6th time to stay in one of your cabins, and as always it was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Kirk P.

We had a great time. Would recommend to everybody.

Would stay there again for sure. Had lots of fun
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10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

The Best Home away from home!

We go to Fredericksburg 2-4 times a year and we stay at the Austin St retreat each and every time! It is by far the best place in town! Eli's is our favorite of the group, but there isn't a bad one at the retreat. The whirlpool tub is amazing and the whole location is just terrific!

6/10 Okay

Shana G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dissapointing

I was very disappointed in the cleanliness or lack of. Dust very apparent, found a large roach, tub jets were nasty, I am three weeks post op and was not about to use the tub! It was convenient to town and charming. I have pictures if needed. Sorry to be this way but you should know!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Stay

The property was great and cozy, we had everything we needed plus the location was secluded and quiet, yet very short to downtown locations. We will visit this specific property again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moniqie O.

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

Fredericksburg Bliss

My fiancé and I absolutely loved the property. Only small complaint was the AC wasn’t working great and they were warmer days. However, the nights were nice and cool out so we slept amazing. You shouldn’t be staying inside in Fredericksburg during the day anyways. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Local overnight

Great location to spend time walking around downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Wonderful place to stay!

We love Austin St Retreat. It's quiet, beautiful, and well cared for. We enjoy the tall beds ( and step stools)! It's great to be close enough to walk anywhere we want to go in town. Have stayed here before and will again!
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Wonderful place to stay!

We love Austin St Retreat. It's quiet, beautiful, and well cared for. We enjoy the tall beds ( and step stools)! It's great to be close enough to walk anywhere we want to go in town. Have stayed here before and will again!
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8/10 Good

Jana Y.

Amazing Weekend!

Our family rented all 5 Rooms and we had a wonderful weekend! Thank You
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10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Overall 5/5

Our experience was truly wonderful. The distance from Main street was short and convenient. The jet tub provided us with relaxation and privacy. The outside patio gave us some down time to enjoy the weather. There isn't a full kitchen - but there is a mini fridge, microwave, and a coffee maker that provides enough. We had take out during our stay, the room provided an intimate setting to have dinner. The room provided exactly what we wanted during our short stay. The tub does provide a shower wand, it required us to sit down and shower. We didn't mind since we read previous reviews about it. There was an instance where there wasn't hot water and we called, they were so quick to answer us and accommodate us. However, the hot water came back after an hour and a half so we stayed. Overall 5/5.
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

A pleasure

The bed was great. Jacuzzi was spectacular! We will use your service again and again!
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8/10 Good

Amy V.

5

Tub difficult to get in and out of. Other than that we loved it!! Very comfortable bed!! Great fireplace!! Very cozy and clean.
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8/10 Good

Amy V.

5

Tub difficult to get in and out of. Other than that we loved it!! Very comfortable bed!! Great fireplace!! Very cozy and clean.
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4/10 Poor

Pamela D., Carlton

Nice but not that nice

Upon arriving I noticed that the tub was going to be an issue. Sunken yes, deeo within the floor with feet to reach not mentioned. Quite the challenge for two seniors. The bed was super tall and I am almost 6 feet. I would call this place for rock climbers or high impact atheletes. I Did find a large, thankfully dead, “ waterbug” in the bathroom. Even if they live there, Wake up cleaning lady. The vent grates were dirty and we did a lot of sneezing. Lots of bucks not much bang. A bit dissapointing.
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8/10 Good

Steve D.

Nice little place

We had an enjoyable weekend here. The location was great, and the room comfortable. The only issues we had were the VERY tall bed (no steps to help you get up on it), no front porch light (it was there, but never found the switch), and the mess around the patio and courtyard (squirrels having a heyday with green pecans, everything covered with shells).Overall, a nice place.
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4/10 Poor

Marie D.

2

This was a very lovely cottage and could merit a much better rating. We give it this rating for the following reasons: Cleanliness, unkept patio, quaint cottage in run down condition Tom and Marie Ames

About the host

Hosted by Gästehaus Schmidt

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Gästehaus Schmidt
231 West Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas (TX) 78624

866-427-8374
830-997-5612
info@gastehaus.com

Monday - Friday
9am to 6pm
Saturday
10am to 5pm
Sunday
10am to 4pm

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