We had a great time in Fredericksburg, and it was in part thanks to The Trueheart Hotel. We went in…read moreto this knowing it was on a busy road, but that was one of the bonuses, because we were in walking distance of everything. We really only heard traffic during the day, it was pretty quiet at night, and day traffic didn't bother us. We stayed in Winterberry, and we sat on the cute porch in the evening with citronella (my boyfriend is a mosquito magnet, lol) and lightning bugs. The bed was a little more firm than we were expecting, but we still slept fine. I should also preface that we sleep with a box fan on low for white noise. We were there during the week so there wasn't really any noise from other guests, only a few people were there. I will make note that you can see straight down into Winterberry from the door of the second floor cabin next door. We forgot to tell Debbie, the manager, about that, but it can easily be fixed with a simple window covering. There was no one in that room while we were there so it wasn't a big deal. Debbie was truly delightful, very sweet. She brought the biscuit basket we ordered for our final morning. The biscuits were really very good, they come in the cutest setup, with the biscuits sitting on a bread warmer. Great experience overall. If we vacation in Fredericksburg again, we will definitely stay here.

Our second time staying here and thinking we may make it an annual thing. The cottages are very…read morenice and well equipped and the staff is friendly and helpful. Outdoor space is inviting and functional. Convenient to the shops, bars and restaurants on and around Main St.

Good place to stay if you have a big party. Plenty of tables and chairs, you can walk to downtown…read morein about 15 to 20 minutes, located in a nice area of town, plenty of dishes, coffee pots etc. There is plenty of room. It is cute if you do not look closely. The house needs to be thoroughly cleaned for dust and mold. There was dust dropping from vents. It needs updated electrical and plumbing. The bathroom lights flickered downstairs, the bathrooms had numerous moths or some type of flying winged insect in them, one downstair's bathroom had a wet floor by the toilet which may have been from a leaky toilet or pipes under the floor. The numerous flying insects were to me an indication that there was something wrong underneath the surface. The flying insects were seen day and night.

The portions are small and the food isn't as good as it used to be. The restaurant is still…read moreovercrowded and chaotic. The food is still good quality but not worth the price.

This place is truly ideal. The room was spacious and beautiful. It's located so close to downtown,…read morebut it's not too cramped. My wife and I biked the Willow City Loop, and we were able to leave straight from the Hoffman Haus without any issues. But best of all, the staff hosted a Super Bowl party with great barbecue when we got back from our ride! They are truly the friendliest people.

Shonda was awesome. I had some requests and she made everything happen. Wonderful communication,…read moreexcellent environment, amazing room. Very happy with everything. Will definitely come back! Thanks guys!

No longer a B&B and hasn't been for years now (a pity as we used to stay there all the time).read more

Stayed at many places in Fredericksburg for $210 a night. Palo Alto Creek Farm delivers a unique…read moreexperience blending modern day and 1800's charm. Think about an olden house with modern amenities like fridge, hot tub, TV, microwave, and electric fireplace. Thankfully, I didn't even have to churn my own butter. Just a few miles off the strip we arrived at the barn. One of four options when staying at the farm. Makes no sense to even beat around the bush, the goats, nearby donkeys, and the deer....WE LOVE THIS PLACE! Provided breakfast food from Lupe included casserole style muffins with sausage, eggs, cheese, and hash browns. Next days breakfast was similar with ham, eggs, and cheese muffins. Both served with sour cream, Serrano based red salsa, and fresh fruit from the local HEB. Nothing like strawberries and cantaloupe with a pinch of table salt. Again, old school meets modern. I knew the salsa wasn't made by a German! Finally, we escape from our own personal ranch to get away from our extremely needy cats and child. What do you get as temporary residents of said property? Old Mouser Cats! The herd was 60% I'm not even gonna let me touch followed by a few tidbits of love and screaming into the door you just entered to settle down. PET ME NOW!!! Sweet creatures. Made this weekend perfect! Note the Yelp pics of the diverse movie selections for your viewing pleasure. Young Guns was still in the DVD player followed by the wife's selections of murder mystery...murder mystery...followed by the local forecast. Hot tub was used by the wife; I had to abstain due to a recent surgery. Next time we visit the barn we will be in full force!

My husband and I and another couple stayed at the barn on TimberRose ranch . It was amazing!…read moreTimber Rose is located in the country hills near Fredericksburg. From the moment that you enter the gate at the end of the drive way you see the beauty of the area and feel the serenity . Tim and Rose are both extremely friendly people who truly love their life and the place they call home. Each of them takes pride in the responsibilities they have and in the business they have created. This is evident from the cozy design and decorating of the barn and adjacent cottages, to the care of their animals and land. The accommodation were amazing ; clean, comfortable and included everything we needed. In fact , we are planning another stay in just a few weeks. I can not write this review without mentioning the amazing breakfast baked by Rose!! Everything was delicious! There are a plethora of things to do in the area. Tim and Rose do a great job of answering questions and providing information about local wineries, restaurants and other interesting things to do. Thank you Tim and Rose!

The absolute best bed and breakfast we have ever stayed at. Everything is 5 star from the moment…read moreyou drive on to the property. The cottages and barn are decorated perfectly! The animals are so delightful to watch and they will greet you daily! Tim and Rose go above and beyond to make your stay perfect. There is no other place we will stay when we come and visit, the peacefulness under the stars is priceless!

Food was absolutely incredible. We did the date night course and a steak. Everything was top notch…read moreincluding service. Grab a drink while you wait. We walked in and got a table in 15 minutes which was surprising for a Saturday given they're booked out 2 weeks in advance! Also the soap they have for sale is to die for.

Everything was delicious and the service was incredible!! The chicken fried deviled eggs were…read moresurprisingly delicious! Glad we listened to our waiter's recommendation!!

A Timeless Anniversary Sanctuary in the Texas Hill Country…read more The Bottom Line: If you are looking for the gold standard of hospitality, seclusion, and romance in Fredericksburg, The Cotton Gin Village is it. My wife and I celebrated our 1st and 2nd anniversaries here (April 5, 2005 & 2006), and the experience was--and remains--above fantastic. The Cottages: Seclusion & First-Class Comfort We've had the pleasure of staying in two different cottages, and both were absolutely amazing. The Village is located in a quiet, secluded area that allows you to truly disconnect and focus on your partner. Cottage Favorite Features Upper Frio Cottage Incredible privacy and a perfectly stocked kitchenette. Red River South Cottage The jacuzzi tub was a highlight for relaxation! One of our favorite parts of the stay is the breakfast delivery. Every morning, a freshly made breakfast arrives in a picnic basket hung right at your door, complete with all the trimmings. Enjoying that with the provided coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in our room was the perfect start to each day. Dining Excellence: Cabernet Grill The onsite restaurant, Cabernet Grill, is a true 5-star experience. The staff goes above and beyond to recognize special occasions. Personal Touch: They gifted us bottles of local wine labeled "Happy 1st/2nd Anniversary." Exceptional Service: Our server, John, actually remembered us from the previous year! That level of attention is what makes this place First-Class. The Perfect Location for Mission Success (Relaxation Edition) The Village is the perfect "base of operations" for exploring everything Fredericksburg has to offer: Wine Country: Easy access to incredible local winery tours. Downtown: Just minutes away from the charm of downtown Fredericksburg. Enchanted Rock State Park: We highly recommend heading there for a beautiful sunset--it is the perfect way to end an anniversary evening. Final Thoughts We are so thankful for the staff and the incredible hospitality they provide. We plan to continue returning every single year we are able to. This isn't just a bed and breakfast; it's a place where memories are made. Highly recommended!

We saw these cabins a couple years ago while dining next door at the Cabernet Grill and always…read morewanted to get back and try them out. So since we were celebrating my wife's birthday and our 46th anniversary this week, I booked the Pedernales Cabin for a couple nights. When they talk about stepping back in time, it is indeed appropriate. First, understand that there are "cabins" and "cottages" at this property. The cabins are hand-hewn log structures that were relocated from Kentucky and Tennessee to the grounds of the Cotton Gin Village. Whereas the much newer cottages are constructed with either San Saba stone, or plaster and timber in a style reminiscent of Texas Hill Country German Fachwerk. They blend well together to provide a very relaxing and welcoming "village" environment. We were greeted at the check in area and were quickly escorted to our cabin and provided all the necessary information, to include a wonderful bottle of wine that was custom labeled to celebrate our anniversary. Our Pedernales Cabin is one of the original cabins and as such had a real "old time" feel, but was also complete with the comforts you'd expect (king size bed, A/C, microwave, fridge, shower, bath, TV, etc.) While the comforts of home are there, one of the issues we had was with the water closet (toilet) that was extremely narrow with very little room to maneuver as needed to the point of almost being claustrophobic. Navigating around the furniture in the dark at night to use the bathroom is a bit tricky, so be prepared to do so slowly and carefully. That aside, a drink or two at the Gin Mill bar (located on site) topped our evening off nicely. The bartender Brett was amazing and a joy to chat with. Retreating back to our cabin, we were excited to experience the breakfast the next morning. The bed was very comfortable, but the pillows (for me) were too fat and I had a hard time trying to flatten one to accommodate my neck issues (no biggie really). The room was quiet and comfortable. Some folks have indicated that the road noise is unbearable, but I can only speak for the Pedernales Cabin, which was very quiet with no road noise at all. We anxiously awaited the 9:00 delivery the next morning, which promptly arrived at 8:50. I've included a video of the basket reveal to show what the contents were. The breakfast was wonderful! A fluffy quiche with ham, bacon, and cheese along with some chocolate croissants, yogurt, fresh fruit, and juice. We filled up and prepared for our day of wine tasting with Keidel Wine Tours (a separate review). After a busy wine tasting day, another drink with Brett at the Gin Mill, and dinner at the Cabernet Grill (another separate review) we came back and settled in with a little left over wine we purchased relaxing on the front porch swing to enjoy the evening. Another great night's sleep awaited us. Expecting another scrumptious breakfast, we were disappointed with the second day's offerings. Inside the basket was a (very tasty but way too sweet) French Toast offering that had chunks of French Toast covered in caramelized topping and baked in the oven. We couldn't finish it due to the excessive sweetness. This was accompanied by 2 sausage links and a couple small slices of ham (not bacon as listed on the breakfast card), that had good flavor, but were just too darn salty to eat. So we enjoyed the fruit and yogurt instead. Another faux pas was that unlike our first morning's basket, there were no napkins included inside the basket. We made do with the paper towels from the kitchen sink area, so it worked out. It just seems to me that second day breakfast did not have as much attention paid to it as day 1. Overall, it was a wonderful 2 nights spent on the property, even with the breakfast issue on day 2. We will definitely return to check out one of the other cabins or cottages in the future. Atmosphere - 10/10 Service - 10/10 Food (breakfast) - 9/10 Comfort - 9/10 Overall - 9.5/10

My family and I stayed at The Carriage House for Thanksgiving. With 2 little girls under the age of…read more10 there was always something to do to keep them entertained and comfortable! The scenery of the property was like something from a Hallmark movie! Absolutely gorgeous. The beds were our favorite lol they were so comfortable! Not to mention the entire house is so tastefully decorated (without having to worry about the kids having accidents). There was even a small Xmas tree we turned on after the Macy's Day Parade! The house is perfect for families! Spacious enough to where you can all be together but also on your own without being disturbed. As the family chef, the kitchen was my favorite! It had all the odds and ends I needed to cater to my nieces. The house had all the creature comforts of home one could ever need or want. Could not recommend Melanie and her home more! 100/10 stars, would recommend and will stay again!

Hubs and I take weekend date road trips pretty frequently, but this time, his goal was to woo me…read moreand completely sweep me off my feet. There are lots of options around Texas for romantic spots so that doesn't sound too hard, right? Well, it wouldn't be if you weren't dealing with a hormonal, PMSing girl with mad food cravings because she's trying to be good and eat low carb to squeeze into the size-too-small bridesmaid dress that she ordered. Too much info? I digress. We hit the wine road towards Fredericksburg and after seven wineries, 42 tastings, and six bottles later, he brought me to the most adorable place I've ever stayed at: Carriage House. In case you're wondering, it was just as adorable the next day when I was more sober (my photos don't do the place justice). The outside of the main house was pretty, but no, we weren't staying in the main house- he did better than that. Off to the side of the main house was a little cottage standing by itself. "EEEEE, we're staying in there?!" my tipsy self gushed. The girly squeals only intensified after I saw the interior of the cottage. Hubs had outdone himself. A few tips for first timers: Dogs under 30lbs are allowed to stay for an extra $10/night. You have your very own private parking spot that is literally right next to the cottage. Once parked, you will find a little gate about a yard in front of your car; the gate leads right to the front of the cottage. In addition to the usuals that are provided at a hotel, the cottage is also supplied with dishes, silverware, and wine openers. Just check the drawers around the kitchen sink. Towels and extra toiletries are located under the bathroom sinks, and there is a step stool located underneath the (very high) bed. If you're short, use it. If you've been drinking wine all day, use it. When in doubt, use it. You're not actually served breakfast in bed here. Instead, you're given $10 vouchers (one for each guest) that can be used at several popular brunch spots in Fredericksburg. If Carriage House had a cheesy slogan, I would imagine it to be something along the lines of, "Carriage House: Drink Wine and Fall in Love." So friends, drink wine, fall in love, and check this place out. But don't try to book on my birthday weekend. Because it'll be mine.