Moonrise Retreat, a hill country gathering place for friends, family and pets!
About the property
- Farmhouse1800 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps9
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
A 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, a full kitchen, dining and living room that sleeps 9.
The two- story cabin offers ample space, excellent beds and furnishings, original oil paintings by hill country artists, views that inspire, a two-person whirlpool tub in the upstairs bathroom and 6 person hot tub in the back yard.
It is a great place for up to 9 people to get away for a weekend or for a family to reconnect for a week in the country air. The road it is located on is not a through road so there is almost no traffic. A great place to walk and bike. A wonderful place to sit on the balcony and look over the Palo Alto Creek Valley with a glass of wine and watch the moon rise! If you are a cyclist, it is the perfect location to connect to the best biking roads in the hill country.
A beautiful place to retreat....: This is a beautiful place to let your hair down and enjoy the views of the Texas Hill Country. This cabin is located on a farm with cows, chickens, clean air, peace and quiet. It is only 3.5 miles from downtown Fredericksburg, so the shopping, restaurants and fun are only minutes
We have elegant, clean linens that are all laundered for each guest. We provide all of essentials you need for any length of stay.
The kitchen and gas grill have all of cooking essentials to make great meals for your friends and family. We provide coffee and teas and creamer for you to enjoy.
We have a pac and play if you need one! We have swings and a small bike and tractor for your children to play with!
This is a space that you will love to make your next vacation spot!
Owner
Laura Jenschke
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- May 19, 2018
About Laura Jenschke
I am a recently retired music professor from Texas Lutheran University. I love to sing, ride horses, fish, teach, run our guest houses and babysit our two grandchildren!
Laura Jenschke purchased this Farmhouse in 2005
Why Laura Jenschke chose Fredericksburg
We bought this property because of the beautiful houses, amazing trees, views and its short distance to downtown Fredericksburg. You are out in the country but minutes from town.
What makes this Farmhouse unique
The guest house has beautiful touches of wood trim and tile floors, high ceilings, beautiful views, peace and quiet. All duvay covers and pillow shams are laundered after each guest. The beds are extremely comfortable and luxurious. The new third bedroom is a very romantic and cozy retreat with ensuite bathroom. We just updated the kitchen with new granite countertops and finally a dishwasher!! We also provide a pac and play and high chair upon request!
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Heater
- Hot Tub
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
- Bedroom 21 king, 1 baby crib, We also have two roll away beds.
- Bedroom 31 king, This is a new third bedroom with its own bathroom.
- King size beds (3) Master Bedroom 1 - 1 king Bedroom 2 - 1 king, Bedroom 3- 1king, Living room- queen sleeper sofa, one roll-away full bed in upstairs master bedroom, one twin roll away bed and pack and play for infants upon request.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower
- Both downstairs bathrooms have a shower. Upstairs bath has a two person jetted tub.
Location Type
- RuralClose to town but quiet and secluded overlooking beautiful fields.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living Room
- Activities Guide
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- InternetI can add internet if requested.
- Iron & Board
- Linens ProvidedAll towels and bed linens are provided. Duvet and pillow shams are laundered for each guest.
- Air Conditioning
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- ParkingPlenty of room for off street parking
- Parking Off Street
- Shampoo
- Sofa Bed
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- KitchenWe have a table that seats 8 people.
- 4 Ring Stove
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Freezer
- Garbage Disposal
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningOur dining room table seats eight people.
- Dining Room
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
Outside
- Balcony
- Bicycles
- Child's Swing
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Patio
- Porch Furniture
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubWe just added an out door hot tub next to the outdoor firepit.
- Spa Whirlpool
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- museums
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- rock climbing
- swimming
Notes
- General: towels provided jacuzzi activities guide alarm clock ceiling fans hair dryer local activities guide local maps paper towels restaurant dining guide shampoo soaps basic toilet paper central heating Dining: dining room: seating for 7 people Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7 Bedroom 1 - 1 king Bedroom 2 - 1 king Living Area - 1 sleep sofa /futon Bedrooms are large and well-appointed with King beds. One bedroom has a couch that may be used for a bed. All bedrooms and the living area have cable TV. and DVD players. The living room has a Henredon queen sofa sleeper. Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower , jetted tub , jetted tub for two The upstairs bath has a two-person whirlpool tub. The downstairs bath has a shower.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
30 Reviews
Latest reviews
Wonderful place to stay!!!
Beautiful home that is very clean and comfortable. The back porch is a great place to relax and watch the wildlife! Thanks for a great weekend!!!!
Highly recommended place!!!!
This place is peaceful, beautiful, totally stocked with all you need, wonderful country views, close to town and most of all ......awesome owners who are there if you need them and not at all intrusive or anything negative at all. We loved it and will go back many times!!!!!
Thanks so much, Kim! You were wonderful guests! Please come back!
Serene yet very close to town
My family loved this property. You get to see farm animals, the horses are very friendly, and though it feels you are away from it all, Fredericksburg is 10 mins. away with very direct access. The fridge is stocked with everything you need for breakfast (eggs, milk, bacon, even OJ) and you can tell Laura and Daniel keep the house neat, we didn't see any bugs inside despite being in a ranch. Definitely recommend it.
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! You were perfect guests! Please come back in the future!
Wonderful stay in hill country! Very accommodating hosts! Adorable home.
We stayed at the Moonrise Retreat for a girls weekend in the hill country. The house is so adorable! All of the beds are very comfortable. Laurie stocked the fridge with breakfast supplies, which made the mornings very easy and relaxing. The house is only a 10 minute drive into town, but you are far enough removed from the city. Overall it was a great stay and I would highly recommend it for your next trip to this area!
Wide open spaces
We really enjoyed Moonrise Retreat in Fredericksburg. The house was cozy and worked for us just great. I had a hard time finding a place with multiple king size beds and that would accept dogs, so thank you. The outdoor patio/porches were a nice addition too.
It wasn't the best place for a 11 month old to crawl around, but otherwise we enjoyed it. The kitchen was well equipped but older appliances. Overall it was a great place to stay and we enjoyed the goats, horses and cows out back!
Thanks, Julie
Quiet and relaxing!
My two daughters, 3 granddaughters and I met for a weekend of relaxation and visiting and were not disappointed. Other than one run into town for charcoal, which we forgot to bring, we did not leave the property. We spent most of our time sitting outside on the porches and around the fire pit in the evening. The house is comfortable and cozy, very neat and clean. The beds were great and we so enjoyed the fresh eggs, bacon and breakfast items that were in the fridge for us! All of us couldn't have enjoyed our time more.
Location
Nearest Airport : San Antonio International Airport at 60 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Hwy 16 North at 1 Miles
Nearest Golf : Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course at 7 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Fredericksburg Brewery at 3 Miles
Car: necessary
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is a small city with a unique German flavor in its quaint bakeries, Hauptstrasse (Main Street) boutiques and generations-old peach orchards. Weekenders from nearby San Antonio and Austin have long appreciated the charm of the city's many B&Bs and 'Sunday House' Inns. The surrounding Texas Hill Country is home to lush vineyards, making up one of the country's largest viticultural areas. Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas host many wine-tasting events at the many local wineries.
Other Activities: wine-tasting, shopping, bike and motorcycle riding, deer hunting
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Reservations will not be held until first payment is received.