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Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
The current price is AU$397
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace

Things to be aware of:
*From March 31st until October 1st, the fireplace will not be available for use.*
*The suite only has a whirlpool tub with a handheld shower wand. There is no standup/walk-in shower.*
*Construction is occurring at the property behind this one. As a result, you might experience construction noise, particularly during day light hours on weekdays.*

The original settlers' home was ingeniously added on to just four decades ago but retained the feel and integrity of the 1800's. As you enter the foyer paved with D'Hanis tile, a warm sense of history greets you. The bedroom/sitting room is magnificently large, rising to twenty foot ceilings at the peak. A wood burning fireplace provides warmth near the king size iron bed.

Kristin's bath has a long and colorful history. In 1885, the Sheriff of Fredericksburg was the home's original builder and owner, John Walter. An unfortunate fire destroyed the local jail and what better place to house the lawbreakers than the Sheriff's stone barn. Iron bars were added over the windows to prevent early checkout and they remain today. This former barn and jail has limestone walls and a triangular jetted tub for two.

Kristin's large private terrace is anchored by an ancient ivy covered pecan tree and a softly bubbling fountain. Relaxing and inviting for two, it is the perfect space for convivial gatherings. Have your morning coffee or relax with an evening glass of wine here for a memorable and authentic Fredericksburg experience.

About Austin Street Retreat:
The Austin Street Retreat is an authentic historic home built by European settlers well over a century ago. Restored and embellished through the decades with modern amenities, there are now five unique suites. Located one block off Main Street in Fredericksburg's National Historic District, this premier property is a genuine Texas treasure built of stone, timber and stucco. It is situated on a large double lot shaded by old growth pecan trees and perennials from the LBJ Ranch. Each suite features elegant, charming decor along with a private terrace.

Popular for Hill Country Wine Tours, family and friend reunions, special occasions and celebrations, the Retreat can sleep a total of twelve people.

The suite uses Brooklinen sheet and towels and a Helix mattress.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 8056000844

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About the area

Fredericksburg Historic District, a neighbourhood in Fredericksburg, is home to this cabin. Pioneer Museum and Fort Martin Scott Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Enchanted Rock Fissure and Wildseed Farms. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Fredericksburg travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Yum!
    Main Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Painted church
    St. Mary's Catholic Church
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Admiral Nimitz Museum Fredericksburg
    National Museum of the Pacific War
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pioneer Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fredericksburg Winery
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • H-E-B Deli
    20 min walk
  • Los Tios
    15 min walk
  • Hill & Vine
    14 min walk
  • Fredericksburg Brewing Company
    15 min walk
  • Texas Sunrise
    12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace?

As of 1 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace on 3 Mar 2026 start from 396.90, 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 Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace located?

Located in Fredericksburg Historic District, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Pioneer Museum and Main Street. Artisans At Rocky Hill and Fredericksburg Winery are also within 10 minutes.

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Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

Great spot

I love this place. It's spacious and comfortable and super unique.
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10/10 Excellent

Quay O.

Austin Street Retreat Stay

Fantastic place to get away!
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10/10 Excellent

Cher C.

Kristen's

Super cute, great location! would stay again!
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8/10 Good

Quay O.

Everything was great!

Everything was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Amazing

Perfectly charming place. Clean. Amazing stay.

10/10 Excellent

William d.

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

Great getaway

Wonderful B&B that is much larger than it appears on the listing. We happen to have stayed during one of the years last cold snaps so made good use of the fireplace. Location was 2 minutes from the main street and multiple restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

One night get-away

Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Austin Street Retreat

We've been coming to Austin Street Retreat for 24 years, and absolutely LOVE it! We've never had a bad experience w/ any of the rooms there, but Kristin's is our favorite for sure! Thanks again for another great respite and time to re-charge.
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Very nice

The feel of a small cottage. Clean and well supplied with towels and toiletries. The tub was nice but would've preferred more of a shower. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Mari K.

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

Charming cottage

Lovely cottage-like home. Only 2 blocks walk to Main Street. The only complaint is that at night you can here quite a bit from outside and next door. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

5

Excellent. Met all our expectations!
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10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

Austin street retreat Kristins

A lighted make up mirror would be excellent in the bathroom due to poor lighting otherwise everything else was great!
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8/10 Good

Abigale G.

Cute place - no hot water

We stayed in Kristin, and the property is beautiful and cozy. Beautiful living space and bathroom, but the bath only ran hot water for about 1 min before turning cold the entire weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Melvin V. P.

5

enjoyed very much
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10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Thank you....excellent

Our cottage was very nice and convenient for our 3 day visit to Fredericksburg & Luckenbach. Clean. Good amenities. Well done. We'll definitely be renting again in the future. Steve & Laura
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8/10 Good

Scott P.

Hot water

We loved our stay and loved the house. However, when trying to fill the tub, the hot water heater was unable to keep up, so it took several of adding water then waiting. Other than that we loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

VANESSA C.

yes, that courtyard in the photos is all yours

I assumed when viewing photos of Kristin Suite online that the beautiful courtyard was a common area. I was thrilled to learn upon arrival that the spacious patio with seating and fountain pertains only to Kristin's Suite. An amazing perk. I couldn't wait to get back to my cottage that evening after doing the main street crawl all day to put my feet up at my private hill country outdoor living area and open a bottle of wine.
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8/10 Good

Stefnie G.

Been staying in one of

Been staying in one of the Austin Street Retreat Units for years... never had a problem until this trip. 2nd day there alerted mngmt that the hot water tank needed addressing. Told it was but never had enough hot water to bathe. Mentioned it again at checkout and no apology made or compensation offered.
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8/10 Good

Steve R.

4

We love Austin street retreat. It is where we stay when we come to Fredericksburg. We love the space and the location. However, this year we did not enjoy it as much. The hot water heater was not working well and it did not produce enough hot water to fill the tub. Each time we used the tub it took over 30 minutes because we would have to let the water heater heat more water. It was very disappointing
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4/10 Poor

Karen M.

Cozy Retreat

The overall feel of Kristen's was quaint and cozy. The bed however needs to be replaced! My husband is 6'4” and had a hard time getting UP in the bed! The mattress topper is so thick to make up for the sagging mattress that this bed is so high off the ground! Also, I would recommend the leaf blowers not show up at 8:00 on a Saturday morning. This went on for hours. We had several people try to enter our suite because of the confusion of the address and the suite signs. We were glad the door was locked!
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8/10 Good

Linda G.

Kristin's

We enjoyed our place but 2 things kept us from rating a 5. One was the fact that we were up half the night after calling the police on guests behind us fighting. That was not your fault but it made us very uncomfortable and kept us from resting well. The second was the bathing situation. My friend is handicapped so it was quite difficult for her to bathe. We managed but I wish I had realized how hard it would be for her. Other than that we had a great stay. We loved the fireplace at night.
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6/10 Okay

loretta f.

Comment on Kristin's

We enjoyed the accommodations except for the bathtub. We could not get enough hot water to take a bath and the handheld shower did not work. We left a day early because of this. We did report it and a plumber was sent out but the hot water ran out before the bathtub had 6 inches of water in it. I asked for a refund on the last day but have not heard back.
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6/10 Okay

Karen A.

Beautiful but Musty

Kristin's is a great property with lots of room and great features. The bathroom is enormous and the bedroom/sitting room has a full sized couch which we always appreciate. The kitchenette is very adequate. The stay would have been great except the property was very musty/moldy smelling, and the carpet smelled of urine. We opened windows and doors briefly, but couldn't leave them open since there were no screens. My husband has been sick with allergy symptoms since our stay. We have stayed in many Gastehaus Schmidt properties over the past 30+ years and have never had one that smelled so bad. Hopefully that will be remedied because the property is great.
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10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Kristen

Wonderful stay. I told Cynthia a couple maintenance items that are hard to discover without staying there. Here you go: 1. The tub can only be filled to about 60% before it runs out of hot water. Hot Water heater probably needs service 2. The bathroom could use some hooks near the sinks to hang hand and washcloths 3. Patio Door would not latch securely 4. The toilet seat is loose so moves (pinches) sometimes when you sit 5. Water fill of toilet is low. A nice to add would be putting electric extension cord next to each side of the bed in this day and age of electronics. Again we had a lovely stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

The GEM of Fredericksburg!

Kristins Austin Street Retreat is the ultimate GEM of Fredericksburg! My husband doesn't like to vacation, so it was difficult to get him convinced… but walking into this sweet place was an absolute game changer! The bedroom was the biggest we've ever stayed in, with the most comfortable king-sized bed ever. It was summer so we didn't need the fireplace, but it made for completion of charm. The bathroom was beyond romantic… the bathtub y'all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ The kitchen had everything we needed for our coffee. It was small, but we had zero plans to cook so that was fine for us. The A/C was cold and quiet. The courtyard was paradise. Our trip was short so we didn't get to take advantage of it, but I cannot wait to plan a couples retreat, where we ALL stay at the Austin Street Retreat houses and we can all hang out together in the courtyard. Seriously, this place is the coolest! As far as location, you can't beat it. This place is located within walking distance of strolling, shopping, wine tasting, & dining. No need to drive at all! Convince the husband, wife, friend, whoever… book an Austin Street Retreat house & load up in the car…. You are guaranteed a great time! FIVE STARS, Y'all!