Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire cabin
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
The current price is €242
€242
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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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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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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
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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
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 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austin St.- Kristin's Suite | Private Patio | Fireplace on 1 Apr 2026 start from €242, 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
Wonderful
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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.
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.
Ken H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
24 Jun 2022
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.
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.
Mari K.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wayne B.
24 Jun 2022
5
Excellent. Met all our expectations!
Wayne B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Martha V.
24 Jun 2022
Austin street retreat Kristins
A lighted make up mirror would be excellent in the bathroom due to poor lighting otherwise everything else was great!
Martha V.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Abigale G.
24 Jun 2022
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.
Abigale G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melvin V. P.
24 Jun 2022
5
enjoyed very much
Melvin V. P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve W.
24 Jun 2022
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
Steve W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Scott P.
24 Jun 2022
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.
Scott P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
VANESSA C.
24 Jun 2022
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.
VANESSA C.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stefnie G.
24 Jun 2022
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.
Stefnie G.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steve R.
24 Jun 2022
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
Steve R.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Karen M.
9 Nov 2022
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!
Karen M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Linda G.
24 Jun 2022
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.
Linda G.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
loretta f.
24 Jun 2022
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.
loretta f.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Karen A.
24 Jun 2022
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.
Karen A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sally B.
24 Jun 2022
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.
Sally B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Heidi C.
24 Jun 2022
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!