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Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem

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Exterior
Dining
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockbox Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the area

Fredericksburg

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Marktplatz von Fredericksburg and Rockbox Theater. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a balcony. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a living room and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Fredericksburg Historic District holiday home include Vereins Kirche Museum and Main Street.
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What's nearby

  • Main Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fredericksburg Winery - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Auslander - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Los Tios - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Texas Sunrise - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fredericksburg Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem

***Old homes and antiques are not for everyone. This house is full of antiques including antique dolls.***

Located on Cora St, one of the most charming and historic streets in town, Alte Friedrichsburg doesn't disappoint in telling the history of early 1900's Fredericksburg. Lavishly decorated with native German settler antiquities, this is one not to be missed by aficionados of history and unparalleled elegance. Arriving at the home, you can't help but be immediately charmed by its cheerful pale blue paint and inviting front porch. However, these two aspects are just a taste of the wonders that await you inside. Branching off from a pleasant foyer, to the left you'll find a resplendent parlor occupied by opulent seating, a lavish oversized rug, and handsome historic oak flooring while to the right lies the first bedroom, appropriately named “the honeymoon suite,” that features a grandiose full tester bed complimented by the oak floors continued from the parlor and foyer. Further in are a lovely second bedroom with an ornate wooden headboard and a second seating area that is a bit less formal than the parlor but just as exquisitely furnished. Both bathrooms in the home feature desirable gray stone floors with one featuring a romantic clawfoot tub with handheld shower and the other a modern walk-in shower. The true gem of the home though has to be the spectacular dining room. A grand oak table with seating for 8 is encircled by exceptional wooden display cabinets brimming with delicate crystal and polished silver that is certain to make each meal a special occasion.

Alte Friedrichsburg had the distinction of being selected as one of seven homes to take part in the 60th Christmas Home Tour & Market on December 2nd, 2017.

Things to be aware of:
1. The second bedroom does not have doors on it.
2. While the home does have modern conveniences including central air & heat, internet, and television, the home is decorated in the theme of an early 20th century home and, as a result, is very different than what most of people would be used to in their own homes.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 8056001198

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Alte Friedrichsburg Historic Gem

Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem Fredericksburg

Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem Private vacation home

304882

Frequently asked questions

Does Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem?

No, Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem?

No, pets are not allowed.

Alte Friedrichsburg | Historic Gem Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 81 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ken M.

Great location, like staying in a museum home, very unique stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance to shopping and the antiques in the house itself were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

keri m.

Things were great except in the kitchen. We had to make due with very few utensils to cook with. such as using a spoon to try and cook eggs. no spatulas ect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

T

Liked: Cleanliness
Lights didn't work. Coffee machine didn't work. A coffee machine cost 15 dollars, it's one of the core things to have at a VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This house was disgusting. It smelled of mold, had mold on the walls and a/c vents. In the short amount of time we spent in the house, we had trouble breathing from the mold. We walked in, inspected the house and left. It wasn't worth risking our health. Cluttered and dusty. The pictures are very misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

melia s.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

William S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
In a word..."Ghastly". This is not a home to be rented. It is a circa 1970's Curio, Antique and Junk Shop,owned by a hoarder, with 3 to 4 times too much furniture it in. Lots of dust and dirt. There is not one comfortable place to sit. Backyard is a disaster, very poor maintenance. We like antiques, but this is ridiculous. I can't say "No" too strongly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

L M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was not clean and I did not feel comfortable keeping my wife and daughter there so I purchased a separate place at my expense. Property manager requested photos but I had left. I did not receive refund but was worth the comfort for my family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerik B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Margie S., Georgetown

Liked: Cleanliness

A lot of clutter

The house was cluttered with a lot of old relics… very musty when we first arrived. Kept the AC very cold to help me not have asthma attacks. There was a lot of old things to look at and read. Was difficult to get comfortable on the old furniture. The larger bed had a dip in the middle of the bed that my husband and I rolled into. We were Out on the town a lot and made It all work out. The clutter disturbed our ability to really relax though. It was everywhere!! They did say that it was an old house, but I’ve stayed in many that don’t smell musty and are decorated with the dated style, but without all the clutter. Wasn’t really for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly G.

Fredericksburg getaway

This was an old house, full of old furniture, and smelled like it. Beautiful furnishings, but way too much of it. Every armoire, chest and closet was full of old shoes, hats and clothes, so there was no place to put our stuff. The furniture was very uncomfortable, except for the beds which were fine. If you love antiques, and are charmed by old houses, this is the house for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Spooky, kitschy, no space to spread out.

This house has an odd layout, with one bedroom being basically in the middle of the house. The description says the second bedroom didn’t have a door, but in reality you have to walk through the bedroom to get anywhere in the house. Every surface is covered with old stuff, every closet is full, every drawer as well, so guests don’t have room to unpack. It’s can, but coated with weird, kinda spiky old stuff. We don’t use the kitchen except for the coffee maker. They want really a communal space that was comfortable. I would not recommend for families, and I worked definitely not stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

House is well decorated and clean. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

The faceless doll, the flexing floors

This place is a museum. Every inch is covered in antiques. We parked in the nice driveway. After that it got creepy. The back patio was cluttered in finds. At The back door entry we were greeted by a faceless doll sitting in a chair facing the entry. The other creepy dolls and antique furniture had me creeped out. The floors need a lot of bracing, as I walked all the nicknacks would clink and chime with the flexing floor. I couldn’t stay here. Was too haunted feeling for us. Some may love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

marvin r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Back In Time

If you’re in to Victorian style this is a good place to experience it . I enjoyed every room and the two nights there. I did not even leave the whole time I was there it was so much to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Roy J.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kat R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

STOP RENTING THIS ONE OUT

I could write a novel - but the number one thing people need to know is this house literally has mold growing down the interior walls in the bedrooms. We did report it to the management company and hopefully the roof leak that has caused this will be tended to immediately before anyone else stays there. We really felt like our money should have been returned because of the health issues we were experiencing while there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor T.

Character

We chose this property due to its historic charm that we saw in pictures. However, it is much more cluttered in person than it appears in the photos. The back sunroom area was lacking the chairs that appeared in the pictures and instead had a bed. The couches were incredibly uncomfortable and we spent most of our nights sitting on the floor. This would be very comfortable and cute with better seating and some declutterring
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Crowded and creepy

Porches had delapitated furniture and little relaxing room. Very crowded with furniture and antiques. Stubbed our toes, hard to get thru living room. Uncomfortable furniture. One shelf cover fell off and bruised my granddaughters leg. No where for us to watch tv as it’s in small bedroom with one chair viewing it. Back yard and flower bed just a mess. Would be dangerous for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

This is museum, not a VRBO

I will start off by telling you I am a history professor and of course appreciate history. However, this home should be a museum. Lots of valuable artifacts. And the smell (musky, old). And the carpet. Yuck. The location was great but that’s about it. The place is junked up. Find a more relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiffany H., San Antonio

Great if you like a house filled to the brim with antiques

Pros: running water (including hot water), electricity, bathrooms, clean beds. Within walking distance to Main Street. Cons: no heat going to the room w/ the single bed. Had to turn up the heat in order to get that room comfortable for sleeping while the rest of the house got hot. A LOT of antiques and history to go through in this home, but it is too much for anyone to be comfortable. Every drawer. Every cabinet. Every closet. Every surface. Every countertop. All filled with too much stuff. We had nowhere to unpack our things for our stay as we felt we were intruding if we put a suitcase in a closet or hung clothes in a closet that already was full of other things. Too much furniture but no furniture for a group to sit in and be around to have conversation at the end of a long day. We ended up sitting at the kitchen table in very uncomfortable chairs so we could sit around and talk. Two coffee pots: the large one does not work and the small one took half an hour to brew 5 cups. Difficult to access electric outlets to plug in phones to charge. Nightlights full of dust and dead bugs. Bedroom off the kitchen has a ceiling fan that is broken. The backyard is overgrown and the back porch is full of more antiques and furniture—-again not comfortable nor inviting (or clean) to guests to make themselves at home. Someone left food in the baby carriage on the front porch prior to our arrival and we had no idea what it was or how long it had been there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael G., HOUSTON

Liked: Cleanliness

Haus Guest

I was happy to be a Haus Guest at the Guest Haus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023