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Deer Ridge Cottage | Pet Friendly Country Property

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 472.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fredricksburg, TX
  • Barons Creek Vineyards
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wildseed Farms
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Grape Creek Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Deer Ridge Cottage | Pet Friendly Country Property

This wonderful cottage is located on a hill in Cain City just a few miles from Fredericksburg. Cain City was once a thriving community. The railroad went right through the city and at that time Cain City was divided into numerous city lots, which had both homes and businesses including a bank. The owners of Deer Ridge Cottage offer the history of Cain City along with a map of how things used to look. They offer an interesting view of days gone by.

Deer Ridge Cottage sits on a hill that has wonderful views of the countryside and Fredericksburg. The front porch has comfy seating to enjoy these awesome views. You may want to have your camera ready to take photos of the deer scurrying about and the many birds attracted to the feeder on the porch year round.

The decorating in this cottage is elegant country with stained concrete floors and faux painted walls. Your hosts have created the cottage with warmth and comfort in mind for your stay. The décor offers some wonderful antiques. Inside is an open living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The living room has a sofa with queen sleeper and rocker placed to enjoy the Satellite television. A table for four sits in front of a window to relish those wonderful outdoor views. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for your stay. The bedroom has a king bed and the bath has a shower.

The cottage backs up to a cut in the hill, which is not a safe area for guests to climb, but there is plenty of room in front of the cottage to frolic and play or to relax and take a nap on the hammock. The roads in Cain City are also great areas for bicycling and walking. ** Pet friendly for a small additional fee**

The home is pet friendly and will accept up to two dogs. However, 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.

Please Note: You are renting a cabin in the Hill Country which means you may encounter wildlife (Snakes, Deer, Racoons, ETC). Please be aware of your surroundings, and take caution while driving at night. You may also encounter the various bugs, spiders, scorpions and mice that live in the country AND sometimes do make their way inside. All properties do utilize pest control services on a regular basis BUT this does not guarantee no pests or bugs will be visible.

Property manager

Gästehaus Schmidt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 a deadlock

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fort Martin Scott Historic Site and Pioneer Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Tunnel State Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fredricksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • Barons Creek Vineyards - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Wildseed Farms - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Grape Creek Vineyards - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 18 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mamacita's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Tequila Jalisco - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deer Ridge Cottage | Pet Friendly Country Property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Deer Ridge Cottage | Pet Friendly Country Property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deer Ridge Cottage | Pet Friendly Country Property?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deer Ridge Cottage | Pet Friendly Country Property located?

This family-friendly Fredericksburg holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Safari Winery, Barons Creek Vineyards and Altstadt Brewery. Six Shooter Cellars and Fiesta Winery 290 are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shirley V.

Deer Ridge Cottage

This was one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. The house was so clean and so well stocked. It is hard to find houses that are pet friendly. This listing went over the top to welcome our fur babies🐾. The view was breathtaking. We will definitely return to this location again.
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10/10 Excellent

Venanzio C.

Exceeds expectations!

This cottage is immaculately clean and the property very well maintained. The view is beautiful and the neighborhood is quiet. The amenities are impressive. Everything you need for toiletries, cooking or enjoying have been provided. Well done!! It's peaceful yet less than 15min from downtown. The bird and deer feeders are in a perfect location to enjoy the comfortable outdoor seating on this lovely porch, where we spent hours enjoying. This was our second stay and we loved it. Thank you! We will be back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Wavey M.

Hill country stay

Comfortable, peaceful, charming, warm, country welcome. Wildlife and views from the front porch swing.
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10/10 Excellent

Emberly H.

Beautiful Location and home

This is so serene and beautiful. It is so peaceful. The house is great, the front porch is the best, kitchen is stocked with basics and we absolutely love this property. It's our favorite place in Fredricksburg.
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8/10 Good

Steven P.

4

The cottage is great! We love the front porch and rocking chairs and the view - amazing! Only one complaint that caused me to rate this a 4 instead of 5 - the gravel drive up to the cottage was a challenge. The steepness combined with the very uneven gravel made it difficult for our truck to ascend/descend. I wouldn't think of trying to get a car up the gravel. If the gravel were smoothed out to eliminate low and high spots, it would make a huge difference in getting up/down the gravel drive.
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10/10 Excellent

Wavey M.

Country retreat at Deer Ridge Cottage

Our second time staying at Deer Ridge. Great views, peaceful, frequent wildlife sightings, comfortable accommodations. Will be our first choice for future stays as well.
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10/10 Excellent

April H.

Our favorite place

We have been coming to Deer Ridge Cottage for years and love it so much. The setting, the quiet, the cottage itself, and especially the porch swing on the large front porch overlooking the meadow where we watch the deer and hummingbirds (and thanks for the bottle of wine!). It's the perfect setting that hasn't changed over time or even aged. Gastehaus Schmidt makes it very easy to book reservations and handles all the little details very well. I highly recommend for some comfortable peace and quiet.
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Best place to stay

This is our favorite place to stay in Fredericksburg! The view is fantastic. The space and amenities are tops and the quiet is superb. The deer greet you morning and late afternoon. We will be basing our visits depending on if we can stay here!
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10/10 Excellent

tim k., Texas

Great place to stay

Second time staying here. Great views, great house - clean with all ammenties needed. Very comfortable home and very private
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10/10 Excellent

Emberly H.

Beautiful property!

This property is beautiful! It is just as pictured. It is peaceful, tranquil, and a lovely place to spend a few days.
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10/10 Excellent

Emberly H.

Beautiful property

This property is beautiful, peaceful, and exactly what we needed. We loved watching the deer in the morning as we drank our coffee and enjoying the quiet of nature. We will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

tim k., Texas

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

Outstanding!

Perfect for a couple. Very well maintained. Great view. Outside of town 7 miles. First class
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Amenities
Great little hideaway for two, just 5 min from Luckenbach and a handful of wineries. Loved sitting on the patio overlooking The Valley for morning coffees and evening wines. Only annoyance was the fact that you have to go into Fredericksburg to pick up the key and again to drop it off. Seems like a realtor-style lockbox at the property would do the job just fine!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony I.

The key thing

Driving from deer ridge to town to return key is a 20 mile trip that is out of my way home when I need to go they Johnson city. I need to leave key in house or let me buy you a new one. Last two time I stayed I ask about key situation. Next time I'll have one made snd drop keys when I come to town to eat. Probably the same day I check in.
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony I.

The key thing

Driving from deer ridge to town to return key is a 20 mile trip that is out of my way home when I need to go they Johnson city. I need to leave key in house or let me buy you a new one. Last two time I stayed I ask about key situation. Next time I'll have one made snd drop keys when I come to town to eat. Probably the same day I check in.
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony I.

The key thing

Driving from deer ridge to town to return key is a 20 mile trip that is out of my way home when I need to go they Johnson city. I need to leave key in house or let me buy you a new one. Last two time I stayed I ask about key situation. Next time I'll have one made snd drop keys when I come to town to eat. Probably the same day I check in.
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10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

5

We have stayed with ya'll at Deer Ridge Cottage about 5 times. We love this place. It is so cozy and inviting. We don't come for all the hoopla Fredericksburg has to offer. We come for the relaxing experience we get from Deer Ridge Cottage. We love it, it's a plus that y'all welcome our pets/dog. It's clean and just what we need out of our getaways. Thank you for all the treats. We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Relaxing Views

My husband and I enjoyed the relaxing accommodations and beautiful views.
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10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

Perfect stay

We enjoy deer ridge so much. It's been our go to for a couple of stays and will continue to be. The accommodations, cleanliness. decor, and exceptional views. So peaceful and serene .
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Love the View!

The house was super clean, very comfortable and well stocked for any cooking one wanted to do. Our favorite places were the rocking chairs on the front porch where we could enjoy the amazing view. On past trips we have greatly enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and birds at their feeders near the porch plus the deer and turkeys at their feeder down the hill. Problems with racoons prevented that this time, but we hope there will be a solution for next time. We appreciated the bottle of wine left by the owners and all the cute Easter decoration. Walking the roads in the area, seeing sunsets, watching distant lights come on, and looking at the stars are other favorites at the great place.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Our 1st Choice

We love the view from Deer Creek Cottage, The charming decor and the thoughtful amenities.
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8/10 Good

Elaine L.

Relaxing Get-away

Loved sitting out on front porch with a drink in hand watching the sunset. Plan on returning during fall season.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Anniversary get-away

Beautiful property and very cozy cottage! This was our second time staying here and we will definitely be back again! Highly recommend especially for a couples getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget R., Richardson, Texas, US

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Weekend getaway

My husband and I wanted a weekend away to relax and spend time together. The property was just what we needed. Seeing the deer and hummingbirds feeding were nice but we also got to see a doe with her two brand new fawns. So special! The local winery visit and the Nimitz museum added to our wonderful visit. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H., Austin, Texas USA

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

Fantastic View!

Everything was perfect for this short getaway. We were especially wowed by the view from the front porch. Welcome basket for humans included a bottle of wine from Becker Vineyards and even our furry friends had a welcome basket!! We will want to stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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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