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The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX

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A Victorian-style house with a prominent tower, a porch, and a front staircase.
A porch with a white wicker swing chair, a wooden railing, and a view of a parking lot.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and red bedding. There are two windows with curtains, a nightstand, and a small table with a lamp.
A traditional room with a patterned carpet, a wooden table, a sofa, and a bust on a pedestal.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a television, a ceiling fan, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Lampasas, TX
  • Place, Lampasas County Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hancock Park Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Buchanan
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

About this property

The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX

A celebrated historic landmark, Gillen House stands on an oak-shaded corner lot; walking distance to shops, restaurants & the town square. Lovingly decorated with antiques, original stained glass windows, turrets, soaring ceilings and modern comfort to bridge history & luxury. Think crystal, china teacups, old photos, books, paintings, art and sculpture. A rotary phone, framed and preserved letters – all honoring the legacy of the house, the families that lived here & the history of the town.

We offer free wi-fi and a smart TV which allows you to log into your own accounts on Netflix, Hulu, Disney, etc.

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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

Property # 3577069vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lampasas

Lampasas is home to this holiday home. Hancock Park Golf Course and Fiesta Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Colorado Bend State Park and Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park.
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Lampasas, TX

What's nearby

  • Lampasas County Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hancock Park Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Longhorn Cavern State Park - 40 min drive - 67.9 km
  • Colorado Bend State Park - 40 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Lake Buchanan - 41 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Storm's Drive-in Lampasas - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX located?

Situated in Lampasas, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lampasas County Courthouse, AdventHealth Rollins Brook and Rollins Brook Community Hospital. Hancock Park Golf Course is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
My family loved this place! It is filled with many beautiful antiques and paintings! The location is excellent! Highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice historical home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend with high school friends when attending a wedding at The Adelphia. Plenty of rooms, great host, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for multiple people. Clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We definitely enjoyed our stay at the Gillen House over the weekend for a family wedding. My parents especially enjoyed seeing all the family pictures and antiques that were thoughtfully curated. The home has a cool vibe that invites slowing down. Immaculately clean, the five bedrooms and three bathrooms with full kitchen comfortably fit our group. There’s some road noise from the highway in some rooms but if you’re tired, you won’t hear it for long and there was a white noise machine provided to help. The farmers market and antique store(s) downtown were fun finds. So was Alamo Coffee. We’d definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and number of bedrooms (5) as described. It was perfect for us because we were in Lampassas for a wedding so we could stay with extended family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Historic Gillen House with several couples, and everyone absolutely loved it! The home is beautifully maintained, spacious, and filled with fascinating historical artifacts that make it truly unique. Every room was comfortable and welcoming—the beds were cozy, the provisions were thoughtful, and the entire place had such charm and character. We appreciated all the little touches that made our stay special. An excellent experience all around—we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Family gathering

Our family loved the location and the home. So thankful it was available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

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

Unique stay

Cute antique stay. House is full of beautiful antiques. It was right off the main road but only noticed during busy traffic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

Perfect!

Everything was perfect. Love the central location. Property management was very nice and helpful. When in town again, we will definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Weekend stay

A wonderful property, exactly what we hoped for in Lampasas. Loved the historic elements of the property. And Kaili was very responsive and an excellent host. Highly recommend the house if you are traveling through the Texas Hill Country.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE PLACE TO STAY

If you are in this area for a family reunion , attending a wedding or just a stop to your next destination -you will have a wonderful education studying all the antiques and reading about the history of this place and the town Yes it is an old house so expect wonderful wood floors and stain glass windows and a creaky floor every now and then. But that is what gives this place its charm ! Our host was very responsive and helpful, even accommodating the place with some white noise machines to help with the traffic noise -and it does help ..take your time with this wonderful home and enjoy all the conversation pieces …be still and let your mind wander back to a simolier time ..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lots of character

So when my wife and fam arrive to check in there was a strang person that was also arriving. He introduced himself and said he was there to work on the AC. That person used the same code we had ben given to gain access to the property. This bothered us greatly. The first night we didnt get almost any sleep due to not knowing who else might have the code to get in. We decided to leave after the first night. The house is cute and has lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review. This person is our maintenance team member, who we emailed you about prior to your stay. Any VRBO property will have folks and owners who maintain the property who will also have access. We never enter the property without telling our guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

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

Nice Antique house

The house was awesome - it has a lot of character. But... it was hot & humid & the AC could not keep up (got up to 79-80 degrees during the day) - took some time to cool down enough to sleep at night. Host could consider cooling the house down prior to customers' arrival. The welcome gifts were a nice touch. It is on a busy street, but we didn't really notice the noise. I'm hoping they got the cleaning service straightened out because the house needs a good cleaning. The king bed downstairs could use a mattress pad to soften it up some - was very hard. Overall....if it were cleaned better, I would book again. I would not recommend kids with all of the antiques in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2024
Home was cooled prior to guest arrival at the usual 76 degrees and house was spotless, as always. The claims of "dirt" were unwarranted and we had an extra cleaner come through during their stay, who confirmed that the only issue was a minor stain on a sheets (which was promptly replaced). After refunding this guests' stay, we were still faced with a pile of unwarranted complaints - though it seems they were still happy with an "awesome" house. This is an older house (as described fully in our description) and so this won't be your run-of-the-mill "modern" appointments, because we are an historic property. If you are looking for shiny plastic, glass and metal - modern style accommodation - this isn't going to be a fit for you. If you're looking for an incredible home bursting at the seams with priceless antiquities and incredible history (and a host who is passionate about sharing this experience with our guests), we welcome you to stay with us. We do everything we can to create an extremely unique, historical and cherished guest experience, and in doing so we strive to set expectations.... but of course sometimes Karen doesn't read the description.

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