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Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace

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A rustic wooden building with a staircase leading to a loft area, surrounded by a fenced pasture with a horse.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, stone patio, and blue chairs.
A large bed with a green throw blanket, wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.
Dining
A cozy room with two grey armchairs, a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and large windows with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • Place, Main Street
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Fredericksburg

A family-friendly stay in Fredericksburg awaits you at this country house. You'll be 6.4 km (4 mi) from Rockbox Theater and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Cross Mountain Park. Highlights at this country house include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly country house offers a garden and gas grills. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Fredericksburg country house include Marktplatz von Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Brewing Company.
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What's nearby

  • Cross Mountain Park - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Main Street - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Auslander - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mamacita's Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace

The two-story cabin offers ample space, excellent beds and furnishings, original oil paintings by hill country artists, views, a new walk-in shower upstairs, and comfy king beds.

We have a 220 Volt EV charger available upon request for a $20 charge.

We are extremely dedicated to cleaning, sanitizing all surfaces, and washing all bed linens for every new guest.

It is a great place for up to 9 people to get away for a weekend or for a family to reconnect for a week in the country air. The road to the cabin is a dead-end road, so there is very little traffic. A great place to walk and bike. A wonderful place to sit on the balcony and look over the Palo Alto Creek Valley with a glass of wine and watch the moon rise! If you are a cyclist, it is the perfect location to connect to the best biking roads in the hill country.


A beautiful place to retreat....: This is a beautiful place to let your hair down and enjoy the views of the Texas Hill Country. This cabin is located on a farm with cows, chickens, clean air, peace and quiet. It is only 3.5 miles from downtown Fredericksburg, so the shopping, restaurants, and fun are 10 minutes away.

We have a base price that adjusts per season for six guests. We charge $35.00 per day for each guest over six.

We have elegant, clean linens that are ALL laundered for each guest. We provide all of essentials you need for any length of stay.

The kitchen and gas grill have all of cooking essentials to make great meals for your friends and family. We provide coffee and teas and creamer for you to enjoy.

We have a pac and play if you need one! We have swings and a small bike and tractor for your children to play with!

This is a space that you will love to make your next vacation spot!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Note from host: non smoking only
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
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Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We charge $50.00 per pet per visit

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events Allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Events Allowed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. Note from host: Events Allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace have a pool?

No, this country house doesn't have a pool.

What makes Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace.

Is Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a gas grill, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace?

No, Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard Joseph K.

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

Vacation

Relaxing stay for my family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This place was great!!!

Had a wonderful time and we are planning our next trip. Great views from the cabin and plenty of wildlife.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

EXCELLENT!!

Best vacation rental ever! So much better than a hotel and a great price! Tons of breakfast food/drinks. Comfortable beds, beautiful views, fire pit and only 3 miles from downtown Fredericksburg! Fantastic!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn P.

Perfect Little Getaway!!

My friends/coworkers and I had a fabulous time at this property. It was very accommodating and perfect for our weekend getaway! The owners were very helpful with local recommendations for food and wineries. We had a blast sitting by the fire pit and loved the closeness of the property to the city. We will definitely be visiting again! Thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

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

Perfect!

Everything was as advertised and better. House was clean, comfortable and had everything needed. Spent most of our time in the evenings grilling and around the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Wonderful stay

We absolutely loved the house, and our family had a wonderful time. The house was extremely clean and roomy, with everything we needed to have a great time. We enjoyed the views from the deck and having a relaxing cup of coffee on the patio while taking in the sunrise over the hills. The stargazing at night was also fantastic. In addition we got to "meet" the horses and chickens that live nearby. This was a fun, super relaxing place to stay, and the owners were friendly and very accommodating. We look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

A wonderful escape from city life

Moonrise retreat was amazing. The views, the night sky, the clean air, the hot tub and fire pit... everything is working for this place. The interior is roomy, cozy, and comfortable. The owners are helpful, friendly, and responsive. We had one little issue (that we caused without knowing) and within minutes they solved it for us. We would love to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Great Location, Quiet, Perfect Amenities

This was the perfect size guest house/cottage for the first night 4 of us & second night 2 of us. There are 2 big bedrooms upstairs which share a bathroom with a jacuzzi tub & sitting area, breakfast, nook, kitchen & bathroom with shower down stairs. There is a great patio both up & downstairs. We grilled one night & went to town the next... It's a 10 min (max) drive to town. I'd definitely recommend this place to a friend!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel A.

Serene yet very close to town

My family loved this property. You get to see farm animals, the horses are very friendly, and though it feels you are away from it all, Fredericksburg is 10 mins. away with very direct access. The fridge is stocked with everything you need for breakfast (eggs, milk, bacon, even OJ) and you can tell Laura and Daniel keep the house neat, we didn't see any bugs inside despite being in a ranch. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert Dirk V.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

No hot tub or working water

I have never had a bad experience at a VRBO or B&B but I guess there is a first time for everything. Major amenities which were key to my selection were missing or unusable (hot tub and fire pit) and I was not notified until arrival. Fire ban prevented use of the fire pit but having the common courtesy to notify me at time of booking would have been nice. Additionally, if I’d know there was no hot tub I would have asked for a refund and found another place. Simple as that. Instead I found out on arrival. Further, the cleanliness was subpar (dog pee stains in the upstairs hallways). The property was hodgepodge and rundown for my standards (holes in walls, fixtures ill-installed, curtain holdbacks hanging out of the wall barely attached, etc). Functionality was lacking (low water pressure and a sulphur/sewage smell in the downstairs bedroom shower). In fact we couldn’t even fill the jacuzzi tub half way after 45 mins because the water pressure was so bad. And on Sunday morning while my wife was mid-shower the water stopped working entirely. That’s right—we lacked basic services Sunday morning as we were trying to get ready for Church. I contacted the owner at this point and they did restore water by the time we returned but it’s just not acceptable especially combined with everything else. One or two of these things happen and your shrug your shoulder but paying this much a night for a place so defunct and rundown is simply not ok. Upon return I notified the owner of my complaints thinking the honest criticism would be appreciated and give them an opportunity to rectify several fixable issues. Sadly, it was not. She took my critique personally and told me I was the “second worst guest” they have ever hosted... An almost humorous label since this title is entirely because of my post-stay feedback and had nothing to do with my actual vacation. It’s classic victim blaming... I payed a premium for a subpar rental lacking advertised amenities and had major unjustifiable issues but in her mind I’m the problem in this equation. Not the missing hot tub or the lack of water but my attitude is at fault. Pretty funny how oblivious some people are to reality. To be fair she made some trivial attempts to rectify the hot tub and water problem but when you have so many surprises and issues it becomes an insufficient gesture.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Beautiful Moonrise Retreat!

This beautiful home is aptly named. We watched the moon rise dramatically one night and saw a beautiful sunrise the next morning. So convenient to Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock and so clean and comfortable. This was our second time to stay here--and it will not be our last!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

Anniversary get away with best friends!

A beautiful, quiet place to enjoy sitting outdoors. A perfect place to relax as a couple or with others. A little disappointed that Mother Nature didn’t allow us to enjoy a fire in the fire ring but the rules are the rules! Very clean, and comfortable! Watching the wildlife across the fence and the of the sunrise and sunset amazing! We chose not to try out the hot tub but it did look very tempting. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Beautiful home in the country

What a lovely place to look at the stars and see a beautiful sunrise. It’s only a short jaunt to the historical district in Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock. And those big beds are so comfortable! We enjoyed grilling, hanging out on the back patio, and relaxing in the hot tub. I have already made a reservation for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Peaceful wine country weekend

My family stayed here for a cousins wedding weekend. The property was lovely and peaceful. They even allowed me to bring my elderly dog, which was a wonderful last trip for her. I recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Great place and location

The house is exactly as it appears online. The location is very rural, although it’s on 9 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. Deer and cattle all around, fireflies at night, and no road noise! Perfect place for 6 friends to catch up and use as home base for winery tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton C.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Great for girls trip weekend! Super close to town, and plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

Moonrise Retreat-Fantastic Time with Family

My 3 grown daughters and I truly enjoyed our time at the Moonrise Retreat. The house was amazing, the view from both the lower and upper decks was fantastic, and the distance from Fredricksburg was perfect (3-4 miles). I would encourage anyone who needs a relaxing. break from the craziness of life to stay, relax and unwind at this beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret L.

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

Great place to stay outside of town

This was a perfect place for a couple's getaway to the Fredericksburg area. We had only 2 couples, but could have easily had another couple stay with us at this property...it was very roomy. We loved sitting on the back porch and drinking coffee or relaxing in the evenings. The hot tub was great, and the fire pit was awesome. The beds were super comfy, and the house had all the extra touches that make a vacation rental really great. And it was so quiet out there! It was wonderful to come back to that quiet after spending the days in the busy main Street area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Cozy and relaxing

Lovely house and very comfortable. Very cozy beds with great bedding. The country view was charming with animals always in sight
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry E L.

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

We enjoyed our stay very much.

Very nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

Wonderful!

We really enjoyed our stay and Laura was very helpful and nice! The beds were super comfortable and the kids loved the animals. We would love to stay here again. Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

Beautiful house and perfect location.

Such a great time. Beautiful house and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful house, out in the country, which was perfect for our group! We enjoyed our stay so much. Very comfy beds and the softest sheets I've ever slept on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane p.

Perfect location

Great property and view! Accommodations were excellent and thoroughly enjoyed hot tub , grill and fire pit! The dogs enjoyed themselves too! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona T.

Fantastic house and location, and a great host!

Five friends and I stayed at Moonrise retreat for a long weekend, and we loved it! The location out in the country was just what we wanted and we loved all the animals around. The house itself was also very nice and very clean, and all the beds were comfortable. Laurie was fabulous and very easy to communicate with both before, during, and after the weekend. I accidentally left an item at the house and she has been very helpful in coordinating to get it back. Between the great house and the great host, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a quiet house within a quick drive of Fredericksburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019