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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Columbus, TX
  • Place, Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colorado County Courthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Second Largest Live Oak in Texas
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eagle Lake, TX (ELA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Pull out couch

1 Double Bed

The Laurel Room

2 Queen Beds

The Magnolia Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Historic Home Downtown Columbus

Our beautifully restored 1890 home is perfect for any getaway with family or friends. Located in between Austin, Houston and San Antonio, and just a couple blocks from downtown Columbus, our home offers plush amenities with space to relax. Enjoy a sit on the front porch, or soak in the sun on our enclosed back porch and sunroom. You’ll find our home a perfect mix of old and new.

Nestled perfectly within a short driving distance of Round Top, Warrenton, Fayetteville, La Grange, The Vine, Pipers Creek Vineyard and The Whistling Duck.

Our home offers plenty of space to spread out and unwind between our porches, sunroom, living, dining and kitchen spaces. Complimentary breakfast items, snacks and beverages are always found in our kitchen along with coffee and coffee pods. We strive to make our home feel like you never left yours.

There is a keyless entry on both front and back doors and I provide the code for you a couple days before arrival.
There is free WiFi along with a with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime streaming services in both bedrooms and the living room.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Allowed on our front porch only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Columbus

Located in Columbus, this holiday home is near a water park. Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum and Stafford Opera House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Second Largest Live Oak in Texas and Colorado River. Consider Live Oak Art Center for a night out or Splashway Waterpark if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Columbus, TX

What's nearby

  • Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Claus Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stafford Opera House - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colorado County Courthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Second Largest Live Oak in Texas - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia Society - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blake’s Kitchen & Kocktails - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Cone - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Historic Home Downtown Columbus pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely Historic Home Downtown Columbus ?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Historic Home Downtown Columbus on May 10, 2026 start from CA $243, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Historic Home Downtown Columbus ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Historic Home Downtown Columbus ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Historic Home Downtown Columbus located?

This family-friendly Columbus vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Abram Alley Log Cabin and Antique Tool Museum and Santa Claus Museum. Stafford Opera House and War Memorial Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old home. Quiet area. Host was quick to answer. The only con was faulty shower which was addressed quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our hunting trip in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amber was great … because she responded to questions almost immediately and we felt cared for. The house was awesome … because it was clean, organized and the attention to detail was obvious. The breakfast snacks, English muffins, bagels and cream cheese were thoughtful. Overall, the house definitely added to our memorable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great Stay

We loved the home and we love Nancy's Steakhouse. We actually visit Columbus just to enjoy our fav restaurant and made a night of it here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

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

Lovely historic home

Lovely historic home in a peaceful area. Well equipped kitchen made meals a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Charming Historic Property

Great experience all around as we enjoyed our time at this wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Great stay

We were in town for a wedding and this was a great spot to stay the night. Clean, plenty of room and next door to a coffee shop. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric D.

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

Always great

We had another nice and relaxing overnight stay! Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Excellent

Great place, great host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Road Trip to Columbus

Enjoyed the experience of staying in an old historic house! Love the history!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location of the house was perfect! It was the experience of staying in a house that is over 100 years’
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Carriage Step

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The house was charming. We enjoyed the sunroom at breakfast time. It was close to eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art D.

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

Carriage house

We really enjoyed our one night stay, what an interesting and beautiful house! We would like to come back when we have more time to stay. The house was huge and everything we needed was provided for us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine G.

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

Lovely bungalow in a great spot

Two mummies and two sets of twins. We stayed one night so that we could be close to an event the next day. We had a great experience - the building is huge - tons of space for the kids to play board games; big comfy sofas for the mums to have wine and coffee; very close to a few places for dinner. We went to Hound Song as suggested by our friendly host. 100% recommended as an overnight or weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin N.

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

The cutest Bed & Breakfast

I was pleasantly surprised with our family stay at The Carriage Step!! Our family is all spread out between Austin, Houston & San Antonio. We picked Columbus as a mid point to meet & have our early family Christmas together here. We walked to the Santa Museum & antique shops. We opened our gifts around one of the beautifully decorated Christmas tree. We watched Christmas movies & drank coffee & tea with one of their many gorgeous tea sets in the sun room. The beds were comfy & everything was clean. We will most definitely be back soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Historical Home

This is a beautiful old home. The owner is nice but very hard to communicate with unless you call her, I do know she is busy and the house is for sale. My experience probably isn’t normal but I had to call to get my check in information. I did have a question about breakfast being included but never got an answer. There was some packets of oatmeal and continental stuff on the counter.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

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

The best yellow house in Texas!

My sister-in-law and I were delighted the moment we laid eyes on Amber’s Carriage house. It is charming both inside and out and provided the best weigh station for us as we toodled around Round Top. We had so much room to relax, whether in the Tv room with a glass of wine or on the back deck with a cup of coffee. The beds were comfortable, the ambience was perfect, and Amber was accessible to us when we had questions about local restaurants or needed help at the property. We definitely recommend you visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W. W.

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

Wonderful

Truly enjoyed our stay! Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica H.

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

Lovely stay at Carriage Step

This was a lovely and historic home! It has old world charm yet it is totally updated. Our rooms were beautifully decorated and so very comfortable. The back porch was spacious and my granddaughter was delighted to find a bowl of snacks and treats provided by the owner. As we were leaving one evening I thought the keyless entry lock might be acting funny. I contacted Amber and she immediately replied and had already changed the batteries before we returned. She responded promptly to all my messages before, during and even after our stay! You will love staying here. I highly recommend !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona S.

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

Very Pleasant Getaway

This is a beautiful, very spacious old home that has almost been totally updated. Was very surprised to see that the master bath has a walk-in shower - a welcome sight for a gimpy old lady. On the other hand, about the only thing not updated is the old tub in the other bath. It would be difficult for some of us to “ climb “ in and out of it , and it has seen better days. It has, however, been retrofitted to serve as a shower as well. A word of caution to those with mobility issues : there are a number of varying floor elevations throughout the home - none very steep, but a possible trip hazard for some. Having said these things, we thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend. The home is very comfortable and family friendly. There’s a beautiful kitchen and areas to spread out and relax. Your host is very generous with snacks and beverages - more than any place we’ve previously stayed.. There’s a large back yard. The location is at the edge of downtown steps from a fairly busy street. There are trains passing frequently which bothered a few of us. Having grown up near RR tracks, I enjoyed it myself. Our 15 year old grandson was fascinated with the construction of the house and the architecture of it and many of the surviving old buildings in town. The 11 year old enjoyed the yard, porches and goodies. I highly recommend the home and the town, as well as several nearby small towns . Good food and friendly people to be found - a welcome slower pace of life . We hope to return .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

❤️🎄

Beautiful house! Beautiful Christmas decorations! This was our second time to stay here. We love it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric D.

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

Comfortable historic home

We loved our very short stay. We needed a place to stay for one night, to rest as a family, and to do laundry. It was exactly what we needed and more! We loved the charm of this home, and the kids loved exploring every little unique corner of the house. Their imaginations were running wild while they were there! The house is creaky (built in the 1800s!) and the train will wake you up if you are a light sleeper, but they provided ear plugs for that if you need them. Would definitely stay here again with our family of four!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D K A.

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

PERFECT BIRTHDAY GET-AWAY

Property is lovely - Amber was the hostess with the mostest! I celebrated my birthday in Columbus and enjoyed the brewery and a local restaurant. Relaxing and fun... will come back asap. 5 star stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna R.

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

Charming!!

The pictures of this property cannot possibly capture all of it’s charm and history !! We wished we could have stayed longer to enjoy this darling home filled with so much character.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amber Becerra

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Columbus is my hometown, which I moved back to in 2013 after living in various towns and cites. I moved back to start a local event venue and in 2017, I purchased this gorgeous home as part of that venture. I love live music, animals, and travel. I am the mom of a spunky 4 year old and live just outside of town with my husband on a small farm with a variety of cows, horses, chickens, ducks, guineas, dogs and cats.

When not involved at home or my two businesses, I also serve as Vice President of our board of directors for our Chamber of Commerce, and am chairperson for our large Magnolia Days Festival.

I love this community and this town, and I also love seeing the world and do it as often as I can. I hope you find the same love of our town as I do and enjoy its rich history and great people

Why they chose this property

The Carriage Step is full of history and charm. Its spacious enough to relax, but comfy enough to feel like you never left home. I love this home, and I so proud to be its owner, and hope you love it as much as I do.

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