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Althea | Pet-friendly | Spacious

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

Althea | Pet-friendly | Spacious

LOCATION - 7 blocks south of Main Street
HOSTS - Home to yourselves , but there are other guesthouses to rent on the property
SLEEPS - Up to 4 people; 1 king bedroom & 1 queen bedroom
BATH - 1 bath; large spa tub and separate walk-in shower
KITCHEN - Well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, and Keurig coffeemaker
BREAKFAST - Breakfast certificates provided at check-in. Coffee & tea also provided
AMENITIES - Smart TV (guest's need to bring their own login information for apps), WiFi, outdoor seating area

CHILDREN - YES
WIFI - YES
SMOKING - OUTSIDE ONLY
DOGS- YES (Up to 2 dogs that are each less than 30 lbs)

The house does accept up to two dogs but we ask that each is 30 lbs or less. In addition, there is an additional pet fee of $22/pet/night (before tax). Furthermore, we ask that you do not allow the dogs on the beds or furniture, property dispose of their waste, and do not allow them on the furniture or beds. If these rules are not followed, there will be an additional $200 charge added to your reservation.

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 manager

Gästehaus Schmidt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Property Registration Number 8056001503

About the area

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is home to this holiday home. Lost Draw Cellars and Elk Store Winery & Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Old Tunnel State Park and Japanese Garden of Peace. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Fredericksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fredericksburg Theater Company - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪H-E-B ATM - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mamacita's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Auslander - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Tequila Jalisco - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Althea | Pet-friendly | Spacious pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Althea | Pet-friendly | Spacious?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Althea | Pet-friendly | Spacious?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Althea | Pet-friendly | Spacious located?

Situated in Fredericksburg, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lost Draw Cellars, Admiral Nimitz Gallery and Elk Store Winery & Distillery. Fredericksburg Brewing Company and Main Street are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Cute VRBO

Super cute home, easy access to everything Fredericksburg has to offer. Next door to a restaurant. Comfy couch, perfect size for me, my spouse and one of my friends. Favorite part: the bathroom. Thank you for having local soaps and lotions, we had to go shopping for some on our way home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Review

I liked the home. Did not like location. Noisy street traffic and cafe next door. Some cafe customers parked in our parking lot. Also, at the cafe, either customers or employees stood around in the cafe’s parking lot after 10 pm and talked loudly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sara S.

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

Cute and quaint

The property was very cute and had a quaint feel. The house was clean and had an adequate amount of necessities provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

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

Weekend get away

We enjoyed the cute yellow house! Location was great and we were very comfortable! We couldn’t get the tv to work but other than that it was as perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Awesome Althea

This cozy cottage a few blocks off Main delivers the best combination of antiques, comfort & modern conveniences. We chose Althea because of the pet friendly option, which is excellent, but they offer so much more. Kitchen and bathroom are roomy with everything we needed. I appreciate that the towels, bath mat and robes are thick, luxurious high quality and beds are super comfy. They even left snacks! Very nice, highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Birthday celebration

A great weekend to celebrate a birthday
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David I.

5

The house was very nice. We had one of our party get sick so we had to leave early.
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8/10 Good

Kathy N.

Sweet and Spacious

Althea is one of four lovely houses at Halo's Garten, closest to the excellent restaurant next door Emma & Ollie's. Rooms offer lots of space to move about, nicely decorated, colorful and comfortable. Well-appointed. Comfortable beds. Soaking, whirlpool, deep tub is a plus. Enjoyed outdoor gathering space in back though my mother swept and cleaned the table before we discovered its charms. No seating on front porch is disappointing. Though located on Washington St, this is generally quiet except for trucks in daytime when guests are usually out and about. Walking next door for breakfast or brunch a plus. We did not care for Krups and would have appreciated water or plain glasses. Only stems and cups provided. Very clean, fresh. Curtains offer privacy but can be pulled back for lots of light and sheers appreciated. A little TLC on grounds and outside would put this over the top. Yes, we would certainly return. This was second stay at Halo's Garten. Last time as a couple we loved the Larkspur. A hidden gem.

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S., Mexia

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

cute little house to ourselves with awesome tub

Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrel T.

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

Anniversary getaway

Althea was the perfect homebase for our anniversary getaway. It was convenient, roomy and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Spring break retreat

Nice house. Lots of traffic all around house due to restaurant next door. Restaurant was very good to. Loved the tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie N.

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

Cute and convenient

Very cute older property with plenty of space and close to town. Close to a busy road with a good amount of road noise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Darryl T., Abilene

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

A pleasant spot

A fine old-fashioned house—tidy and convenient to the town center. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen had most of what we needed. Only disappointment: no oven or stove top (just a microwave). The TV could use an upgrade (or perhaps the TV remote). The TV showed the icons for Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services, but even the computer savvy in our group were never able to actually select and open a streaming service. The breakfast restaurant next door is tops—but beware of the crowds. We recommend going early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Bernard A., Bryan

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Was okay

BIG PLUS is they allow your fur babies! We stayed during a cold spell in February. May have been the first time the heater really ran, because it blew a LOT of dust into the house which made it uncomfortable to breath (allergies really kicked in). If you are over 6' tall and 200lbs, the shower is WAY too small for you and so is the tiny toilet... Road noise from the highway was significant. Has less privacy than we were hoping for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susy S.

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

A great place to stay!

The home was lovely. Clean and spacious for a family of 3 and our dog. We could walk to Main Street- it’s a little long but doable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Texas Wine Country

The house was cute and spacious rooms. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Korey G.

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

Great little place!

Place was great! Ac was cold. Beds comfortable. Restaurant right next door has the best cinnamon rolls you will ever eat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gästehaus Schmidt

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Founded in 1985, we were the first reservation service in Fredericksburg and pride ourselves on providing guests wonderful accommodations in the Hill Country. From cabins on scenic ranches to suites on Main Street, our friendly and helpful staff is always glad to assist you in booking the perfect stay.

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

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