Hill Cottage | Historic and Charming - Gillespie County

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Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 496.2 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fredericksburg, TX

Barons Creek Vineyards
‪7 min drive‬
Wildseed Farms
‪10 min drive‬
National Museum of the Pacific War
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Hill Cottage | Historic and Charming

Cain City was founded as one of the stops along the Fredericksburg and Great Northern Railway. It was a thriving town and until just about 30 years ago part of the old bank was still standing just a short distance from Hill Cottage.

Located only a few miles from Fredericksburg this delightful quaint, little cottage boasts phenomenal views. The yard has a wonderful array of birds. The outside patio has comfy chairs and charcoal grill and is ideal for watching our feathered friends, rabbits, deer, and all the other nature so abundant to the area.

The Adam's family built Hill Cottage in 1912, and also were founders of Cain City. Pine floors, pristine white trim, fluffy white lace curtains, and rich rose walls enhance the playful mix of patterns in the floral sofa and plaid armchair creating a warm and inviting glow in the living room. Enjoy the Direct TV with DVD player. Two bedrooms (both with queen-size beds) are found on both sides of the bath. Comfy reading chairs are found in both bedrooms along with antique dressers and chests. The bath has a claw foot tub with shower.

A completely equipped country kitchen has a range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffeemaker. The adjacent dining room has a table for four and antique china cabinet. Windows are conveniently arranged to enjoy the countryside views. The large patio and screened-in porch both have comfy chairs to sit and relax. Broadway Cottage is next door and also sleeps four—makes a perfect getaway for eight people.

$27.00*/extra person after the first 3 in the group/night
*plus 13% tax

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

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Fredericksburg

Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is in a rural area. Safari Winery and Barons Creek Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street and Das Peach Haus. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fredericksburg, TX

What's nearby

Barons Creek Vineyards - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Wildseed Farms - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Grape Creek Vineyards - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
National Museum of the Pacific War - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
Enchanted Rock Fissure - 17 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Cottage | Historic and Charming pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hill Cottage | Historic and Charming?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Cottage | Historic and Charming?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hill Cottage | Historic and Charming located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Safari Winery, Barons Creek Vineyards and Altstadt Brewery. Six Shooter Cellars is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Binish T.

24 Nov 2024

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

Great getaway

Place was awesome, host was really prompt in answering the message, would definitely recommend it to everyone

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David D.

25 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleaness

Enjoyed this old, antique house..but it needs some tender loving attention, a good cleaning. And it would be nice to have a TV in the room

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kalyn M.

4 May 2024

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

Relaxing

The house was secluded enough to be relaxing and peaceful but close to Fredericksburg’s main attractions. It could have used a bit more tidying before our arrival. There was food from the previous tenant left in the fridge and dead crickets in one of the rooms along with a dead scorpion behind the door. The rest of the house was quaint and what would be expected of an old ‘farmhouse’.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dianna K.

22 Apr 2024

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

Quiet and cozy

Plus side - this place was very cozy and quiet. Downfalls - the coffee pot was dirty and the coffee and creamer were very much expired. This is the first bnb we have stayed in that didn't provide coffee, water bottles, or something quick for breakfast, such as granola bars or oatmeal packets.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

11 Apr 2024

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

Hill Country

Loved the location. Comfortable beds, furnished well. Kitchen was well equipped. The bathtub and floor are dangerous. Unstable, slippery, and no handrails. One of our party could not safely use it.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shirley C.

8 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Find somewhere else to stay

I don’t know where to begin. Obviously the photos of this house are quite old. The ripped screen at the entry door where we were to get the key was the first clue. Refrigerator door handle was filthy, rugs had not been vacuumed either. Of the 4 exterior doors, only two had deadbolt locks on them, so we never felt safe. The sofa looked like someone just woke up from sleeping on it with the throw piled in a heap on it, so we never sat on any of the furniture except for the wooden chairs in the dining room. The curtain was falling down from the window behind the sofa. The toilet had so much Lyme deposit, it didn’t look sanitary, and the seat was broken. The shower curtains had a significant build up of soap scum on them so we never used the shower. All drains were caked with Lyme deposits, in clouding kitchen sink. Then we checked our bed sheets, and discovered human and animal hair in between the sheets, both pubic hairs and long hairs. We slept on top of them. We thought we might sit on the nice rocking chairs on the front porch, but they had not been cleaned all winter, so we couldn’t sit there either. Needless to say, we could not get out of there fast enough. I do not know where all the positive reviews came from, but they clearly didn’t stay there this year. I asked the manager for a refund as soon as I saw the condition of the house, and they agreed to refund only the $25 cleaning fee. Avoid this place like the plague! And watch your little ones…decon mouse traps.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan W.

10 Mar 2024

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

Loved this quaint little cottage!

Wonderful and quick stay, the cottage was adorable and well kept. We would definitely come back!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

18 Feb 2024

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

Couples Weekend

We ended up staying a weekend with a cold front and we got to enjoy the fire pit outside with wood provided! Instructions were clear and house was cozy. Would stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

5 Nov 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Lovely guesthouse, would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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6/10 Okay

Helen W.

11 Oct 2023

3

Probably not the best choice for two old ladies. It was cute, comfortable and clean but had several safety issues: Front door did not lock, blinds did not close completely and a tub/shower that was impossible to use. Also, we could not get the TV to work or WiFi.

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

25 Aug 2023

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

Music in Luckenbach

Great location and quaint quiet place. We were gone majority of the time out in Fredericksburg Friday night then in Luckenbach all day. Location is great in the sense that we were easily able to get an Uber there and back. It was an all day festival so we didn’t want to risk having fun then having to drive on unfamiliar roads. All and all cute and comfy place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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8/10 Good

Lisa W.

10 July 2023

A couple of things

We have stayed there several times. Always love the remote location. Love that there's hangers in the closet.. The cabin is always clean! And pasted guests left some coffee. We tried to do the same. Love the screened in porch, from which we enjoyed wildlife every evening and morning. Things we would change; although the Dish Tv is great for tv wAtching, the DVD player did not work. Even if it did, they were mostly VHS tapes there with no VHS player. Those could be removed. The conveniences are nice but things like the can opener being a cheaper kind did not really help us open cans, etc Maybe a quick check to see if everything worked well and removing the things that do not might help for organization. Overall, everything was great.

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Granbury, Tx

6 July 2023

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

Sweet place!

We enjoyed our stay here! Nice screened porch to enjoy morning coffee and watch deer. Close enough to town but good to be away from the traffic.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tomasa M.

22 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Cleanliness and Responsiveness Needs Improvement

The kitchen, bathroom and outdoor areas looked good. It was peaceful, semi-private and comfy rustic. We were on a girl's weekend, the first night we noticed that both bed fitted sheets appeared to be soiled. New sheets were requested the next day via email and call to property manager but no answer, email back or call back. Living room sofa area and floor could use a thorough cleaning.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

23 Apr 2023

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

Great Location

The deer and character of the house were our favorite part of our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

13 Apr 2023

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

Nice spot

Great place to stay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Pflugerville

13 Apr 2023

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

Great remote getaway

Very cute cabin feel! The deer even visited the backyard!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gertrudis M.

23 Jan 2023

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

Cute house in quiet neighborhood

It was a beautiful house. Reminded us so much of our grandma's house growing up. Beds were super comfortable and all linen was clean and fresh. Had direct TV so we were able to enjoy some resting time. Loved the back yard. Saw deer everywhere and the house is about 8 minutes away from the downtown area. The only downside was the power and lights did not work in one of the rooms. But we managed just fine using the light from the bathroom and just charged our electronics in another room. Had central air and heat and made the house feel so cozy. Definitely would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

2 Jan 2023

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

Charming house

Sweet little 100 year old house. Charming and peaceful. Loved the deer coming by to visit each day.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doan B.

25 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful house.

The house was exactly like the pictures. We also saw lots of deer on/around the property :)

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

9 Oct 2022

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

Furnishings

Our overall stay was wonderful. The cottage took us back to our grandparent's farm days. My only two suggestions are: 1) the sofa needs an upgrade-not comfortable, 2) the toilet seat needs repair. These things did not distract us from enjoying the cottage. Thank you so much. Pat Verbal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lauren S.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cute, but needs work

We booked this place last minute for a girls weekend in Fredericksburg. It served its purpose (sleeping) and was very charming, but not much more. Besides being in need of a cleaning and some handiwork, both the front door and the back door wouldn’t lock. The direct tv didn’t work, and there were vhs but no player. The most surprising thing that was not disclosed was that there was absolutely no WiFi available, which was troublesome as one of us had to hop online to complete work. Just a few easy upgrades would have done wonders!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

Lisa W.

25 July 2022

4

He loved that! And the spacious dining room and kitchen. Couple things or not level like the stove. And fridge raider. But we may do! There are a whole lot of videotapes in there to watch but no videotape player, just a DVD. And that is fine we just don't need all that videotape in there.😎. I definitely appreciated the move over to that cottage when our cottage did not have air conditioning thank you for being flexible!!

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10/10 Excellent

Hilario S.

24 June 2022

Beautiful views!

Absolutely loved the Hill Cottage! It rained on Saturday night and the views of the lightning in the distance were amazing! There's nothing better than sitting on the porch with a glass of wine and watching Mother Nature. We had a great experience!

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10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

24 June 2022

Great

The place was wonderful It had the same floorplan as my grandmothers Craftsman. It was clean, had a great front porch and Kitchen Beds were comfy. Don't let the post about the front door scare you It does have a look on the front door that is like a hotel lock. We felt very safe Very close to Fredericksburg and Luckenbach.

About the host

Hosted by Gästehaus Schmidt

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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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

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About the area

Fredericksburg

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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8.0/10

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10/10 Excellent

Binish T.

Great getaway

Binish T.

6/10 Okay

David D.

Cleaness

David D.

8/10 Good

Kalyn M.

Relaxing

Kalyn M.

8/10 Good

Dianna K.

Quiet and cozy

Dianna K.

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Hill Country

Jane W.

2/10 Terrible

Shirley C.

Find somewhere else to stay

Shirley C.

10/10 Excellent

Meagan W.

Loved this quaint little cottage!

Meagan W.

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Couples Weekend

Alisha M.

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.