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Emmie's | Great Location

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fredericksburg, TX
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • National Museum of the Pacific War
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Fredericksburg

With a stay at this vacation home in Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg Historic District), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Marktplatz von Fredericksburg and Artisans At Rocky Hill. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Vereins Kirche Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fredericksburg Winery.

What's nearby

  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cross Mountain Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fredericksburg Brewing Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rock Haus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hondo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cultures - ‬17 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.

Emmie's | Great Location

Located just 3 blocks north of Main Street and Marktplatz (Market Square), Emmie's House is a perfect location for exploring Fredericksburg. The house was originally built circa 1933 by Red and Emmie Schroeder, lifelong residents of Fredericksburg. Emmie was the first woman graduate of the University of Texas School of Pharmacy and Red was a Mayor of Fredericksburg from 1952 to 1958.

Emmie's House has furnishings original to the home in addition to furniture from the family of the current owner. It sits on a large corner lot, known for it's massive Italian Stone Pine tree. The back yard is private and offers both an arbor with Adirondack chairs for lounging and patio with table and chairs to use while grilling on the gas grill.

The home is unusual for Fredericksburg, from it's unique rock exterior to the soaring ceiling in the formal living room. The iron curtain rods and light fixtures are original to the house. Note the hand painted photograph of young Emmie to the right of the fireplace. Emmie's House was renovated in 2020, but retains much of its character from 1933.

Enjoy breakfast in the sunny breakfast room on the vintage table that is original to the house. Dinner can be served in the large dining room on an expansive table that will seat 10 people. The original kitchen is well stocked with most anything you could need for a meal in-house.

The back bedroom has a queen size bed and comfy club chair. The center bedroom has 2 twin beds plus a day bed. The bedding and mattresses are all new in 2020. The front turquoise-pink-black bathroom is also original to the house reflecting Emmie's love of color.

The den was designed to be casual and comfortable. A large 65” smart TV is on one wall. Games are in the credenza below the TV and can be enjoyed on the game table in the den.

If you are seeking the convenience of an in-town, walkable location combined with history and the outdoors, Emmie's House would love to welcome you.

LOCATION - 4 blocks north of Main Street in the Historic District
HOSTS - Private guesthouse to yourselves
SLEEPS - Up to 5 people; Queen bedroom & second bedroom with 2 twins & a daybed
BATH - 2 baths; walk-in shower & a bathtub/shower combo
KITCHEN - Fully-equipped kitchen, no dishwasher
BREAKFAST - No breakfast provided. Coffee and teas are left for you.
AMENITIES - Gas fireplace, 65” Smart Cable TV, WiFi, front porch, backyard with Arbor, Adirondack chairs & gas grill, carport, walking distance to Main Street shops, restaurants, museums & tasting rooms

CHILDREN - YES
WIFI - YES
SMOKING - OUTSIDE ONLY
PETS - NO

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gästehaus Schmidt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

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 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,098 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number 8056001589

Property is also known as

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Emmie's Great Location
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Emmie's | Great Location Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

This was our group of 5 second annual trip to Fredericksburg. This quaint house was a perfect fit. We spent any home time in front of the fireplace. The house had all we needed and it was easy to get to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We had a great time lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giselle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home!

We had a girls trip and this house was absolutely perfect! Enjoyed every second of it! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

katt s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Stay

We are annual visitors to Fredericksburg for about 15 years now, and we always book a house for our stay. This house was a pleasant stay. The bathrooms, the living areas, the outdoor areas were all very nice and comfortable. The house was clean, well provided for and exactly as described. I would only make one suggestion, the beds (fully described in their listing) could probably be a bit better quality and only having 1 Queen and 3 small twins was a bit different that our normal experience. Not bad per se, just different. It's a very small suggestion on an otherwise lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be back.

Lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John S., Frisco Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit

The home was very nice however, the bathroom floor with the walk in shower could have used a cleaning. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house

This house was a great location to Main Street. We loved the feel and history of this home. It had everything we needed (including a variety of coffee) and the beds were super comfy. We enjoyed sitting on the porch under the beautiful tree. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Cozy Accomodations!

We were surprised at the amount of room for living and dining and thoroughly enjoyed the den and the back patio and the heavenly backyard. Easy access to the covered parking to load and unload bags. Loved that the refrigerator had ice machine. Also we loved the newer bathroom and extra space to get ready all in the same spot. Perfect home for the 5 of us to enjoy a reunion weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away with friends

Good experience cozy house. Just some minor things. Instructions on how to get Tv local channels was not clear. Bathroom toilet in main suite kept running and kitchen faucets leaking. Other than that enjoyed our weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We enjoyed our visit, the house was clean and there was plenty of room for everyone. We’ll stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just the right place

The location is the perfect walking distance from Main St. The kitchen was well stocked with dishware and pots and pans, and the refrigerator/freezer was larger than we needed for our 4-night stay. all in all, a very comfortable place for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nah

Nice place. Convenient to main street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debi J., Granbury, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Fredericksburg's Best!!

We spent our "gals weekend" here in Fredericksburg, & stayed in this OH So charming, cozy, & beautifully decorated home!! The house has 2 bedrooms, one very large bedroom with a queen bed, & one very roomy bedroom with 2 twin beds, & a day bed, with its own GORGEOUS bathroom! The family room was perfect for us gals to sit on the very comfy sectional and catch up on our lives, drink some wine and watch some TV shows. The home is an older/vintage home...but it has been remodeled while keeping much of the "vintage charm". It was well kept & stocked with everything you might need during your stay. Although we did not sit out in the back yard, there were plenty of chairs to sit & enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The home is located only a few blocks (very quiet neighborhood!) from the main street with LOTS of shops, restaurants, music venues, wine tasting shops and the main road to all the Texas Hill Country wineries!! (10-15 minute drive). Us gals had a very enjoyable, relaxing and FUNTASTIC weekend! I will definitely rent& stay at this wonderful home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

TOMMY H., San Angelo, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Emmie's

Overall, everything was AOK. Could use some light bulbs in 3-4/4-5 lamps fixtures in different parts of the house. Too, if it was available, couldn't find any instructions anywhere on how to use the remotes for the TV. For old geezers like us that would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not Ordinary

Someone is paying attention to this house. It is well-maintained, attractive, and a great base for exploring the area. Maybe a little too big for the two of us, but we managed to use nearly every room!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Henry G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our Stay at Gastehaus Schmidt, Fredericksburg

Overall, our experience was good. We came to see family, and family we saw. However, there were a few things that "bugged" us (haha, pun intended). There were two large bugs dead in the living room (they were about an inch long, brown, with legs), there were small black bugs in the bed one of my boys slept in (I guess you call them bed bugs), and, the floor under the bed were not cleaned for a long time (lots of dirt/dust/lint ) under the master bedroom bed and the beds in the kids room. Other than all the bugs and dust/dirt, it was a pleasant old home that we stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

layne m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house just steps away from Main Street

We were able to walk around and enjoy the town! We walk to restaurants, bars, the Oktoberfest, shopping in the grocery store. We were 4 girls celebrating a 60th birthday and had a blast! We loved the seating areas of the home and enjoyed spending time together and drinking wine from the Texas wine country. The house was a perfect layout for our group and it was a plus that the owner left us coffee that we enjoyed each morning. The neighborhood is very safe and people are friendly. I would love to stay at this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend Trip

This property was so cozy and had the right amount of space indoor and outdoor for our girls trip! The house is full of charm and so close to Main Street for a great day of shopping, wine tasting and restaurants. Definitely will stay at this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Emmie's Guesthouse

The home was warm and cozy and we enjoyed everything Emmie's Guesthouse had to offer. Will most definitely stay there again when in Fredericksburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marti M., Dallas , TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Lovely home with great history. Most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

winter m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was beautiful & in a great location!!

Fantastic!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Texas vacation

Enjoyed the comfort and coziness of the house and area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway Spot

We stayed here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The house has so much charm, and area to spread out. We loved taking advantage of the multiple sitting areas. This is definitely a spot I would recommend and stay at again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

CAREN M., Mt Pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house with perfect location

This house is a true gem. From its darling antiques & glassware to the great sitting areas. We had five women for a wine weekend and walked to dinner and shopping. It will definitely be a repeat destination for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem of a house

We loved our stay in this gem of a house. The layout, the antique furniture and the vibe were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021