Fredericksburg is understood for a lot of issues: its German heritage, its charming – if typically crowded – Important Road, close by wineries, breweries and distilleries and its quite a few festivals and occasions. Add to that its proximity to San Antonio, Austin and, a bit farther away, Dallas and Houston, and it’s no surprise the still-quaint Hill Nation city attracts vacationers like lederhosen to an oompah band.
And plenty of of those vacationers wish to keep in equally quaint, even fanciful lodgings; all the things from yurts to motor properties to cabins lifted into the timber. Right here’s a take a look at six distinctive properties to think about in your subsequent go to to Fredericksburg. Notice that costs listed are solely beginning charges and don’t embody taxes and charges:
A-Body Ranch. Hybrid ski chalet/treehouse has seven raised A-frame cabins that float among the many tree canopies and overlook a moist climate creek. With pine partitions slanting upward and huge home windows to permit loads of pure gentle, these easy, minimalist cabins are heat and cozy in a country type of manner. All of them have cozy seating areas, a number of massive beds and both a full kitchen or a properly appointed kitchenette. Some have outside decks with soaking tubs that may be curtained off for privateness, whereas others share a heated inventory tank pool. A close-by, stand-alone sauna can accommodate as much as 15 (actually shut) mates. Charges begin at $229 weeknights, $245 on weekends. 301 Armand Lane, 817-975-8233, aframeranch.com.
Airstream Village. Positioned on the grounds of the Fischer & Wieser farmstead, the three silver bullet Airstreams – the Serenity, Caravel and Basecamp – present adult-only friends with cosy, but environment friendly kitchenettes, residing and sleeping areas. It’s travel-trailer residing with out the journey. Visitors are greeted with a small charcuterie plate of F&W merchandise and all three trailers have a small outside patio with comfortable Adirondack chairs, a eating desk and grill. A close-by tiny residence, with a bed room and loft, just lately started welcoming friends. Journey-trailer charges begin at $250 nightly. 1406 U.S. 87 S., 830-997-8969, jelly.com/farmstead-lodging/airstream.
Haven Yurts. Conventional yurts are spherical, moveable and lined in skins, felt or, extra just lately, canvas. Whereas Haven’s 4 massive luxurious yurts have the spherical factor down, they’re additionally hard-sided and completely set in place – a far cry from a glamping expertise. Uniquely embellished and surprisingly luxurious, all of them have air con, walk-in loos, kitchenettes and different facilities. A number of outside seating areas with fireplace pits scattered all through the property enable friends to socialize whereas having fun with the evening sky. For a cozier, extra personal expertise, the yurts even have clear stargazing domes straight above the king-size beds. Charges begin $135 on weekdays, $200 on weekends. 11594 U.S. 290, 833-428-4371, havenyurts.com.
The Menagerie. Because the title suggests, The Menagerie is a set of immaculately restored lodgings, together with a 1909 Victorian mansion, a renovated carriage home and barn, and 4 Thirties bungalows, most clustered round a renovated swimming pool. Inside, they’ve all been opulently, even whimsically, designed and embellished. Reigning over the luxurious rest room within the Temptress suite, for instance, is a powerful, artwork deco-style stained-glass window unique to the home. Simply two blocks off Fredericksburg’s Important Road, the Menagerie welcomes friends with complimentary snacks and drinks. Add-ons – private yoga instruction, sound baths, numerous catering choices and the like – are additionally obtainable. Charges begin at $679 weekdays, $790 weekends. 302 W Travis St., howdy@themenagerietx.com, themenagerietx.com.
Odonata Escape. Every of the Odonata’s eight rooms are manufactured from interconnected delivery containers, individually embellished with influences taken from books, paintings, statuary and different objects collected over time by the house owners and their dad and mom. One is Asian impressed, for instance, one other has a West Texas-“Mad Males” vibe, whereas a 3rd exudes a fab, midcentury fashionable temper. Every room within the Odonata (the title refers back to the insect order that features dragonflies, btw), has a sleeping space, a full rest room, a studying nook and a kitchenette. Charges begin at $119 weekdays and $200 on weekends. 186 Grasshopper Lane, 830-351-8350, odonataescape.com.
The Trueheart Lodge. This charming boutique resort on the banks of City Creek is made up of 9 buildings clustered collectively for a quaint, small-town really feel. Native vegetation, meandering walkways and an out of doors hearth the place friends mingle and unwind over a glass of beer or wine solely improve the ambiance. Every of the property’s 13 rooms is embellished in a nuevo Western model – suppose Indian rugs, cactus artwork and longhorn headboards – and all have their very own personal porch. The Trueheart is positioned only one block off Fredericksburg’s Important Road. Charges begin at $225 on weekdays, $315 on weekends. 201 N. Llano St., 830-992-3489, thetruehearthotel.com.
