Der Bauernhof: Landmark Historic German Home
Fredericksburg, TX, United States
An historic turn-of-the-century limestone rock home set in a large pecan orchard, inside Fredericksburg & just 3 min from Main St. This verdant 5 ac estate is a "throwback"; the remnant of a 30+ ac farm established by German immigrants in the 1800s. Sheep & whitetail deer graze in a pastoral scene; your own personal park. Experience Main St, Wine Road 290, shuffle to ♫ at Luckenbach, hike Enchanted Rock, see other unique Fredericksburg offerings, then return to this sanctuary. Relax & refuel.
Good to know
Der Bauernhof “The Farm” sits on 5 quiet acres in town! This house is the real deal. I know of no other place in Fredericksburg where you can have this much elbow room and privacy surrounding an authentic historic home and still be within the city limits, and so close to the center of the action. There is a conventional kitchen with the normal appliances, pots and pans, dishes and utensils. There is a wine bottle opener and some wine glasses. An electric drip coffee maker with coffee and all the typical supplies is provided. An electric kettle and some tea is also provided. This is a very cool old house with tons of charm, but it DOES NOT HAVE all the amenities of typical program style B&Bs. For example the bathrooms are just regular tub and shower combinations. There is NO HOT TUB. There is CABLE TV, but there is NO WiFi (no tether other than perhaps what you may bring with you on your personal cell phone). There is a DVD player and a very random assortment of movies. The house has quite a lot of character and most guests should find it fitting for their needs and expectations if the goal is to tour, see the sights, experience Fredericksburg and then afterwards have a private place to relax with lots of "elbow room". If you are coming to experience the Hill Country and it’s cultural roots, this may be the place for you!
Other Details to Note
This house is old and unique. We’ve tried to make the space feel homey and comfortable, but it is certainly not perfect. We’ve got squeaky floors and rustic doors. It is not “air tight” like a modern home. There are some things you have to be willing to deal with in an old house. The bathrooms are relatively small. Some people may be bothered by certain quirks and others might find them interesting. We offer this place for folks who can appreciate the authentic historical character of the house and enjoy the uniqueness of the setting.
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
Bathroom
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
Bathroom
- Shampoo
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
Family
- Fireplace guards
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Free street parking
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility Getting Home
- Disabled parking spot There is city-approved disabled parking spot or a parking space at least 8 feet wide
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The grounds are large and there are no neighbors really close, so this is a pretty quiet spot, but still convenient to the the prime attractions. The closest house to this house is about 100 yards away, so it feels very private, especially in the backyard.
Guest Access
The yard is about 1/2 acre and the pasture about 4 1/2 acres. There is a patio with barbecue pit and table/chairs and a fire pit. Guests are welcome to enjoy the grounds and walk the back pasture. The sheep and are docile and there is a galvanized can on the back porch of the garage containing feed for the critters. Scatter some corn over the fence to feed them if you care to. There is a separate high fenced area just off the side of the driveway which is available as an outside containment option for your dogs. If you book this property you will be able to check yourself in at the property. All the final check in details will be provided to you on the day of your scheduled arrival, after housekeeping and make ready is complete. By entering a rental agreement on this property you acknowledge that you understand that the use of this rental property is at your own risk, and that special risks may be involved with use of the listed features of the property. You accept full responsibility for any injury arising from the use of the property, and you agree to hold the owner of the property harmless. You understand that there are potential dangers in the use of this property. You acknowledge that you understand the dangers that the listed features of this property may present to children as well as to any other person in your party. You understand that there are potential dangers in the use of the property for persons with health issues, intoxicated persons, persons using any kind of drugs or medication, and for pregnant women. You agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents that may incur to you and any other person in your party on this property. You understand the risks in the listed features of this rental property and agree that you will assume full responsibility for yourself and for those in your party. You and all guests in your party agree to waive any claim whatsoever against the owner of the property for accidents or claims arising from use of the property. You understand and agree that by entering into the Airbnb rental agreement on this property, you and all guests in your party acknowledge that you have read and understood this waiver, and that you and all the guests in your party acknowledge that confirming this rental agreement constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between you and all guests in your party as Airbnb Guests and the property owners as Airbnb Hosts.
Location
Fredericksburg, TX, United States
This is rural Texas, so it’s best to have your own car to get around. There are taxis and Uber. There is a little trolley service downtown, plus multiple limousine/bus/van companies that offer tours and shuttle service to the wineries and some other attractions; however, there is really nothing in the way of conventional mass transit. For winery tours: Call KK at Majesty Tours or James at Fredericksburg Uncorked.
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