Gillespie House Suites | 1 Block to Main - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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January 2025

February 2025

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Fredericksburg, TX

Main Street
3 min walk
Pioneer Museum
4 min walk
St. Mary's Catholic Church
5 min walk

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

About this property

Gillespie House Suites | 1 Block to Main

Located just one block from Main Street in the Historic District this 125 year old Victorian home is luxury at it's finest. The owner, Maggie Gillespie, is well known for her artistic talent in everything from decorating to her elegant floral arranging. Enjoy total relaxation on the front porch of the Gillespie House with it's comfortable rockers and gliders.

The foyer has all the charm of days gone by with its tasteful and refined antiques. A common areal located downstairs is decorated eloquently with comfort in mind... it is an area of mellowness and indulgence for guests. There is also an awesome large limestone fireplace with a crackling fire in the living room.

Upstairs are two comfortable eclectic special suites. The West Suite has a king antique bed, large secluded whirlpool and a separate shower. The sitting area has large flat screen TV, a wonderful antique sleigh bed (for a third person to sleep) and wonderful skylights above the sleigh bed for that vast feel of openness and nature. The East Suite offers a queen bed, placed under two skylights to enjoy sleeping under the stars. A (single) whirlpool tub and shower is in the bath. The sitting area has a comfy sofa placed to enjoy the large screen cable television.

Fresh flowers are part of the ambiance found in this romantic accommodation. If you are having a special occasion call your hostess, as a floral designer she can definitely meet your needs. Another special area of this property is the gardens on the back side of the property. Enjoy the garden with it's many beautiful plants and seasonal flowers.

Things to keep in mind:
- Children are allowed at the house but we ask that they are able to negotiate stairs.
- The owners, the Gillespies, live onsite in a suite at the back of the house but do use the kitchen downstairs, so you will likely see them during your stay.
- Guests will not have access to the kitchen downstairs.

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.

During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Main Street.

Just a 3-minute walk from Main Street and 4 minutes on foot from Pioneer Museum

Gillespie House Suites | 1 Block to Main offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fredericksburg guest house is smoke free.

Property manager

Gästehaus Schmidt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Kitchen
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Separate dining area

More

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Heating
Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number 8056000806 & 8056000804

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Gillespie House Suites | 1 Block to Main Reviews

5.6

7.2/10

Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Jeff A.

21 Nov 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

HORRIBLE! This listing NEEDS to be removed PROMPTLY!!!

You (VRBO) need to immediately remove this listing from your service. To start, it's very deceptive. The property "management" is not upfront about what this is, which is a disgusting, creepy room rental. It is NOT a bed & breakfast. Which I wouldn't wish my worst enemy to eat a damn thing from the people who run it, much less, cook in that kitchen! The management team/owners are deceptive. They are not transparent in their listing. That's strike one. They don't leave the space you're in while there. One of them took it upon themselves to go into (at least) one of the rooms while my friends were gone and pulled down the sheets to her bed. No, this wasn't a fancy service where they neatly fold the sheet and cover over and leave a mint. No, they lifted the cover and sheet as if they were looking for something. Strike two. The last straw was when I got back with them and LUCKILY, went in with them... that's when I saw the kitchen.... dirty dishes in the sink and cockroaches walking on the counter. This is when I investigated further. Went through a door (nothing posted saying, "Do Not Enter") only to find more of a mess and another door. That's when I found out these filthy people were there. DO NOT BOOK THIS PLACE. IT'S DISGUSTING! VRBO, you need to remove them and restrict them from ever posting again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Colin D.

5 Sept 2022

Inaccurate Description

This location was quaint and charming, but COMPLETELY different than the listing described. This is NOT an entire house as the listing leads you to believe! There are two suites on the top floor, and the property managers live in the home. There is no true access to the garden, and it is uncomfortable to use the living and dining rooms downstairs because the owners come and go through the kitchen that you’re not allowed to use. Days before your stay, you’ll receive an email with details that clue you into the fact you will be sharing a house with the owners, but it’s too late to cancel at that point. The place is cute, but could definitely use some upgrades in the bedrooms and bathrooms. We walked around back to see the garden, but it’s a little junky and inaccessible to guests. The property managers are sweet, but they had no idea who was staying at the house, which leads me to believe they do not really manage the rooms or property. The location is great, and easy access to Main St. If this was listed as a B&B (which it somewhat is), I would completely understand and still may have stayed here. But, it’s an awful feeling to realize you’ve been led to believe something that’s untrue, and then to get to the property and the manager doesn’t even know he has guests staying, and will be in the house with you.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

13 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

This property was perfect for a weekend wine-tasting getaway! It was walking distance to Main St and everywhere else we needed to go!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

13 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fredericksburg at Christmas

Property and location are great. We stayed there with another couple and the rooms are across the hall from each other, both have separate seating area and bath, so perfect for couples. The home is old style charm and the artwork throughout the home is beautiful. Our host were perfect! We will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Aimee B., Round Rock, TX

1 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, but be warned Owner Lives On/In Property

I want to first start off by stating this was a lovely older property. My husband and I, along with another couple booked for this property for a little weekend getaway. But please be warned the description and details on the property listing is NOT upfront on a few very important items. One very important fact is that the owner lives on the back part of the property (this is not listed anywhere, until you get your pre arrival email well beyond the cancellation option), and though the rental gives the appearance you are renting a home with the living area, kitchen and rooms in its entirety. You are in fact only renting the suites upstairs (kitchen is off limits). And the owners (which are very nice) come in and out of the home regularly to utilize the kitchen. Their small wiener dog has range of the house and though friendly we left with a parting gift of him peeing on our bag sitting on the floor before we left. We did enjoy the lovely front porch in the evenings, but were not comfortable to hang out on the back terrace that the description mentions in the evenings due to the owners being there on site. I have rented multiple properties thru VBRO over the years, and the descriptions and property details have always been accurate. Again though nice, we would not have rented the property had we known these details up front. When you are paying the prices you pay for a what is presented as a home rental from VBRO you expect just that, a home.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020