Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street
Located just a short walk from Main Street this 1950 style home is both elegant and comfortable. The name “Sam Houston's Retreat” came from their favorite pet dog. You will see a variety of artwork throughout the house to remind you of Sam Houston. It is evident they have done and thought of everything to make each and every stay a special memory. Your hosts completely remodeled this awesome home in 2010 and 2013.
Walking into the front door you will be in awe of the beautiful living room. There is a red luxurious sofa with two comfortable chairs faced to enjoy both the fireplace and the 42” flat screen cable television and DVD player. There is also an awesome game table with cushioned straight back chairs to enjoy playing games or just to visit. Your hosts have provided books, games, cards and puzzles for you to enjoy during your stay. Across the hall from the living room is a bath with a large tile shower. The sunroom faces the patio and offers a beautiful setting with a majestic day bed with trundle. (Sheets in armoire).
Two bedrooms are exquisitely decorated to create both romance and royalty. The master bedroom has a king bed decked in an array of colors with the primary color being red. The armoire has another flat screened television. A loveseat in the corner is great for reading or just lounging. The second bedroom has a lovely iron queen bed topped with an array of pillows. A bathroom with a whirlpool tub and shower is found in the hall.
Do you enjoy being in a kitchen that is both efficient and awe-inspiring? This is the one. The spacious kitchen has everything you will need to create special meals or just enjoy your coffee in the morning. There is a stovetop/oven, large refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, coffeemaker and stocked with dishes both to eat on and cook with.
Outside is a private stone patio with a wicker loveseat, chairs and grill The patio is perfect for enjoying Fredericksburg's crisp cool mornings. A board fence is perfect for your pet to run and enjoy a little exercise. The patio door does lock behind you so be very careful when going outside.
The home is pet friendly and will accept up to two dogs but each one must weigh 30 lbs or less. In addition, 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.
*Being close to a busy road (Llano St.), there is the potential for street noise.*
$27.00*/per pet/per night *plus 13% tax
Permit#8056000565
House Rules as Required by the City of Fredericksburg's Short Term Rental Ordinance - Observe the City of Fredericksburg Quiet Hours (10pm to 7am in residential zones). No music of any kind after 10 pm. - The City of Fredericksburg is a Dark Sky Community with outdoor lighting restrictions. All outdoor lighting is encouraged to be turned off when no one is present to use the light. - Observe the designated on-site and off-site parking spaces. - Place all trash in designated containers.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property Registration Number 8056000565
Property # 4547465
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
Fredericksburg
Located in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. Rockbox Theater and National Museum of the Pacific War are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pioneer Museum and Fort Martin Scott Historic Site. Enchanted Rock Fissure and Wildseed Farms are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
National Museum of the Pacific War - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
St. Mary's Catholic Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
The Auslander - 9 min walk
Los Tios - 8 min walk
Texas Sunrise - 8 min walk
Fredericksburg Brewing Company - 7 min walk
Albert Hotel - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street?
As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street on 29 Jul, 2026 start from S$183, including 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 at Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sam Houston's Retreat | Walking distance to Festivals | Close to Main Street located?
Located in Fredericksburg Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rockbox Theater, Main Street and Marktplatz von Fredericksburg. National Museum of the Pacific War and Fredericksburg Brewing Company are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is the third time we have stayed here and we love it! The house has everything we need. It is close enough to Main Street that you can walk there in a few minutes. We have already booked it for Spring. See you then.
Fred and Teresa
(And Martina - Service Dog)
The layout was great for my family, and the proximity to downtown was incredible. As other people have mentioned, one of the bedrooms is right off a main street so it can get loud, but they did provide a white noise machine to help block it out while sleeping. I will say that the wifi was not great and connection was spotty.
Property was well maintained providing for a comfortable stay indoors and outdoors. Easy walk to Main Street. Great location. The only downside was road noise, but would definitely recommend property and stay again.
Our stay was great! From previous feedback from others, we were prepared for the busy street so it didn’t bother us at all! The location was great!! It would be nice to have at least 1 smart TV in the house. We would definitely stay here again!
Karen R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review! Please come see us again! You are welcome anytime!
Perfect location. Short walk to the heart of Main Street. Wonderful to be able to have our dogs with us.
Glenda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Aug, 2023
Great place
We've stayed here a few times and have always had a great time. The location is great, and the off the street parking is a plus. We'll book here again.
Love the house and property - great location, only a couple of blocks to Main Street. The coupons for meals was sweet and unexpected. I would definitely stay there again!
Cindy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maria T.
24 Jun, 2022
Good place to Relax
Very comfortable and relaxing place
Thanks
Maria T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emilie G.
1 Jan, 2023
Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful time at Sam Houston's Retreat. The house was clean, well-furnished, updated, and full of charm, as always. We love staying here and will definitely be back!
We really enjoy staying here. This is the second time we have stayed here and we love it. The house is very spacious and has everything we need. The location is only a few blocks off Main Street so it is only a 5 minute walk. We have already reserved it for November.
Loved the decor, ease of rental and beds/bath. If given opportunity would so rent again.
Dixie C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert P.
24 Jun, 2022
Sam Houston Retreat
We love this place and are so grateful to the owners for renting it to us these last several years.
Robert P.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Francisco O.
25 Mar, 2025
Great house and location
We really enjoyed staying there, but we want to give you a sincere feedback.
The house was not as clean as expected:
- Floors: dirty
- Fridge: dirty
- Dishwasher: still had items
Francisco O.
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
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests