Big Sky Guest House - Enjoy the stars in Fredericksburg, TX! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Fredericksburg, TX

Hye Meadow Winery
29 min drive
Chisholm Trail Winery
36 min drive
Enchanted Rock Fissure
41 min drive

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Similar properties

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

About this property

Big Sky Guest House - Enjoy the stars in Fredericksburg, TX!

Get away from it all at the Big Sky Guest House. Located 15 miles from Downtown Fredericksburg, Big Sky Guest House is the perfect spot to get away from the stress of everyday life. The only traffic jam you'll experience here is when the local cows, goats, or sheep decide the grass really is greener on the other side!

Bring your telescope or your camera to enjoy a night sky unspoiled by the lights of the big city, or just sit out on the front porch with the beverage of your choice and drink it in with your eyes. In the morning, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea on the back landing while you watch the sun come up to the sounds of nature and feel your stress melt away.

Into riding a motorcycle or a bike? Our back roads offer a beautiful ride, with 8.3 miles to Highway 87 and 8.7 miles to Highway 290. For hikers, we are just a short drive (22 miles) to Enchanted Rock.

If you decide you need a little more excitement (and live music), Hilltop Cafe is a mere 10 miles away and in 20 minutes you can be enjoying brisket mac and cheese at Hondo's. Fredericksburg offers a variety of shopping opportunities, the National Museum of the Pacific War, and many delicious eateries. Multiple wineries and distilleries are within a short drive, and you can't miss going to Luckenbach for some live music at the dance hall!

The Big Sky Guest House is located on a 28-acre ranch with two resident Texas Longhorns. Other wildlife you may see: hawks, humming birds, painted buntings and other songbirds, wild turkeys, white tailed deer, fox, and armadillos. You'll also see and hear the not-so-wild goats, sheep, cows, llamas, and donkeys on neighboring ranches.

The rustic, metal roofed guest house offers:
Bedroom 1: king bed;
Bedroom 2: queen bed and twin-size bunk beds;
1 bathroom with walk-in shower;
Kitchenette including a Keurig coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, electric skillet, double burner hot plate.
Large living/dining area where you can gather to talk about your adventures;
DVD player with 32” smart TV and a selection of DVDs available.

***NOTE: We provide pillows, sheets, blankets/quilts, and towel sets. However, we know that due to COVID-19, you may prefer to bring your own pillows, linens, and towels. Not a problem! Just let us know and we will remove the bedding and/or towels. We provide dish soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

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Free WiFi
10.5 miles (16.9 km) from Hye Meadow Winery and 13.8 miles (22.2 km) from Chisholm Trail Winery

Big Sky Guest House - Enjoy the stars in Fredericksburg, TX! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Doss guest house.

Property manager

Eric Voigt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

Games
Video library

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

DVD player
Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Kitchen
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed
Note from host: Service Animals are allowed on the property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Children should be supervised

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 a deadlock

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 is also known as

Relax Under Big Sky Fredericksburg TX Guesthouse

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Guesthouse Relax Under The Big Sky - Fredericksburg, TX!

Relax Under The Big Sky - Fredericksburg, TX! Guesthouse

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Big Sky Guest House - Enjoy the stars in Fredericksburg, TX! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

15 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Getaway

This was so surprisingly awesome. It is a perfect getaway from suburban life. The owners made us feel like family. The guest house is on their property but far enough away that you feel on your own piece of heaven. We truly enjoy the animal life around us. We will be back (I hope).

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose C.

26 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Deep in the Heart of Texas

Cottage tucked away in the hills outstanding service, amazing accommodations, and outstanding star gazing views. Never imagine going to bed in completely in silence, while waking up to the sound of counting sheep’s. Priceless!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda S.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Came for Oktoberfest, will come back for the breathtaking sky and amazing hosts.

The home is so inviting and comfortable. We really enjoyed our weekend at the property. We spent Saturday in Fredricksburg at Oktoberfest, the drive into town is fun with the winding roads, views and animal sightings. While at the property our family had fun watching and talking to Rocky and Bullwinkle. We also brought our telescope along and were not disappointed with what we could see. The sky is beautiful. Jenny and Eric went above and beyond. We were celebrating our 13 yo birthday and they decorated the table with balloons and flowers, gave her a card and her favorite dessert. She definitely felt special!! They even sent us easy to follow directions. Thank you for being a part of our fantastic weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Hosts and Property

We loved our stay. It was the perfect location for us we had family about 5 miles away. The property was immaculately clean and they provided many great items. They had coffee, toiletries and even made us ice and put water in the fridge. We loved the view, fire pit and longhorn cows walking around. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. Overall it was just a great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with group

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Eric and Jenny's guest house is an extremely nice, very comfortable place to stay while exploring Texas hill country and local wineries. They are amazing hosts and excellent communicators about everything related to the stay and the area. We had lots of questions which they very promptly answered. We would highly recommend Eric and Jenny's guest house to anyone wanting to spend some time exploring Texas hill country and enjoy some peace and quiet!

10/10 Excellent

Bethie R.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stars and Longhorns

We really enjoyed our stay! The kids loved seeing the longhorns walking around close by. We got to relax and enjoy the scenery by the fire pit. With the clear sky, the stars are so pretty! The house has ample space and games inside. My daughter loved making hot chocolate in the coffee maker, so it was great that was an option! We liked chatting with Eric and Jenny when we saw them. It is about 25 minutes to town, but there are a lot of animals to see on the drive!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend!

We drove in with our three littles from Houston for a long weekend. The drive is fun as there is a lot of livestock to see that entertained the kids on the country roads. The hosts were very gracious with things like bottled water and firewood and were extremely great communicators prior to and throughout the stay. We enjoyed walking the property with the kids and long camp fires in the evening. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

29 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Daughters First Deer Hunting

The property was absolutely beautiful and the amenities were very well thought out! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet

This was the peace and quiet my wife and I were needing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamil J.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Lovely property with great views and wildlife. Quiet and comfortable accommodations and the hosts are great. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

9 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

We had a wonderful time! Amazing hosts and a truly beautiful and relaxing place to visit! We hope to come back one day!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group

26 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The property is gorgeous, and the hosts were beyond kind and accommodating. The guest house has most items you would need to have a comfortable stay, and there's two extremely cute longhorns who live on the ranch that will come by and say hello in the mornings. I really appreciated some of the little touches provided in the home, such as, little bottles of shampoo/conditioner, makeup removal wipes. Small amenities that just made our stay a little easier. Enchanted rock is about a 35 minute drive away, and there's plenty to eat and drink in Fredericksburg which is about 20-30 minutes away. This is a working ranch that is surrounded by another working ranch, so be cautious driving in or out as there are livestock roaming but it was fun to see sheep, goats, and cattle hanging around just doing their thing. I highly recommend this location, and I will be staying here if I make it back to Fredericksburg in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

I’m a seasoned “VRBO-ER” and this is the best experience we’ve had. Guest house was beautiful, spotlessly clean, and exactly as pictured and described. Our hosts were super! They helped us with things to do, added a night to our stay on the day we were scheduled to leave, and most importantly, when a nasty spring storm rolled in they texted us several times to make sure we were ok. Thanks Eric and Jenny! We hope to make a second trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri N.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional Getaway

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Big Sky Guest House. Beautiful updated cabin with great accommodations. Loved the Longhorns, Hummingbirds and deer. Eric &!Jenny kept us updated with events in the area and property rules prior to our stay. If you want a quiet stay on a beautiful ranch this will be a great pic. The Looking forward to visiting again. 🥰

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stars are bright

Great off-the-path location with great views. The property was clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber P., Orange, Texas

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Paradise

This was our second stay at this beautiful place and we are so happy we chose to stay here again. Eric and Jenny are the kindest and most hospitable hosts you could ever ask for. The house is clean and the scenery is absolutely amazing! We really enjoyed watching the beautiful longhorns, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and the abundant population of redbirds. They were also so nice to provide a pack n play for our baby to sleep and play in :)

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

6 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Hill Country Bliss

If your looking to get away from the city lights, Eric and Jenny has prepared just the place you. The guest house is the only house besides the Owner's main house of which the reside. You will not have to share any of the property or amenities with other vacationers. I am an avid VRBO consumer and the Hosts who live just up the hill on the 27 acres are the best hosts I've ever had. The guest house is like new and greatly appointed with its decor/furnishings. Everything is spotless and very will cared for. The other reviews of this property are 100% accurate and it is a 5 star property that is a must stay. Hill Country's Finest!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Will use again.

++++

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W., Ennis, United States

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!

My kids and I were looking for a place out of town to stay in Fredericksburg for the weekend, this place was perfect! It was beautiful. We loved seeing all the deer and other animals in the area. The place was very clean, beautifully decorated and loaded with everything you might need. Jenny and Eric were wonderful host and took great care of us. I would highly recommend it and would stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

13 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Best of Both Worlds

Absolutely beautiful property with views for miles. Short drive in to Fredericksburg to enjoy its charm and then back to the ranch. Eric and Jenny were thoughtful hosts, checking with us a few times to make sure things were good. And they were great!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L., Jacksonville, TX - USA

7 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time!

Exactly as advertised!! Beautiful and peaceful area. Guest house was immaculate, tastefully furnished, comfortable beds and had everything we needed for our stay. Jenny was extremely hospitable! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie B.

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Milky Way Views at Home Away from Home

It was our first trip to Fredericksburg for our annual mother/daughter trip, and we loved the entire weekend. We picked Big Sky based on the views and description, and it didn’t disappoint. Jenny and Eric were amazing hosts with great communications. The cabin was immaculate, with all the small details considered (perfect linens, plenty of towels, toiletries, coffee and tea pods, a first aid kit, and even fresh flowers on the table). Amazing views by day (hills, sunrise, sunset, longhorns, deer, armadillo, cardinals) and even better by night (Milky Way and constellations). We couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. Please note it is a bit out of town. If you plan on running back and forth multiple times each day, it’s going to take up some of your time. If you love to shop and play by day and escape to solitude by night, it’s perfect! For us, it was everything we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Ranch Rental Property

Really enjoyed staying out at the Ranch Guest House. Quiet, clean, and relaxing place to get away from the city lights and enjoy the country scenery.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Stop Looking, this is where you want to stay.

Beautiful property far enough away from town to see the stars, close enough to easily head into town. The drive out is gorgeous--when they say there is livestock and wildlife, they mean it! We had a "traffic jam" of goats on the road on morning! Drive slow, lots of deer and cows. I have never stayed anywhere that was so well appointed. Literally ANYTHING you needed they had. Flash light, stuff to start a fire, coffee, bug spray, tampons/pads, face wipes, everything you would need to cook or grill....literally everything. I could not say more about this place--you just need to stay and discover it, you won't be disappointed. Very spacious, beautifully decorated and comfy beds. Say hi to Rocky & Bullwinkle when you are there (the long horns) and grab a coffee and watch the hummingbirds tackle each other at the feeder! Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erline R.

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great outdoors.

We had a wonderful stay off the beaten path. The owners were great about communicating with us. They made a birthday weekend extra special. The porch was great for morning coffee. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious. Hummingbirds and longhorns were an added delight.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022