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Emmie's | Great Location provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Emmie's | Great Location

Located just 3 blocks north of Main Street and Marktplatz (Market Square), Emmie's House is a perfect location for exploring Fredericksburg. The house was originally built circa 1933 by Red and Emmie Schroeder, lifelong residents of Fredericksburg. Emmie was the first woman graduate of the University of Texas School of Pharmacy and Red was a Mayor of Fredericksburg from 1952 to 1958.

Emmie's House has furnishings original to the home in addition to furniture from the family of the current owner. It sits on a large corner lot, known for it's massive Italian Stone Pine tree. The back yard is private and offers both an arbor with Adirondack chairs for lounging and patio with table and chairs to use while grilling on the gas grill.

The home is unusual for Fredericksburg, from it's unique rock exterior to the soaring ceiling in the formal living room. The iron curtain rods and light fixtures are original to the house. Note the hand painted photograph of young Emmie to the right of the fireplace. Emmie's House was renovated in 2020, but retains much of its character from 1933.

Enjoy breakfast in the sunny breakfast room on the vintage table that is original to the house. Dinner can be served in the large dining room on an expansive table that will seat 10 people. The original kitchen is well stocked with most anything you could need for a meal in-house.

The back bedroom has a queen size bed and comfy club chair. The center bedroom has 2 twin beds plus a day bed. The bedding and mattresses are all new in 2020. The front turquoise-pink-black bathroom is also original to the house reflecting Emmie's love of color.

The den was designed to be casual and comfortable. A large 65” smart TV is on one wall. Games are in the credenza below the TV and can be enjoyed on the game table in the den.

If you are seeking the convenience of an in-town, walkable location combined with history and the outdoors, Emmie's House would love to welcome you.

LOCATION - 4 blocks north of Main Street in the Historic District
HOSTS - Private guesthouse to yourselves
SLEEPS - Up to 5 people; Queen bedroom & second bedroom with 2 twins & a daybed
BATH - 2 baths; walk-in shower & a bathtub/shower combo
KITCHEN - Fully-equipped kitchen, no dishwasher
BREAKFAST - No breakfast provided. Coffee and teas are left for you.
AMENITIES - Gas fireplace, 65” Smart Cable TV, WiFi, front porch, backyard with Arbor, Adirondack chairs & gas grill, carport, walking distance to Main Street shops, restaurants, museums & tasting rooms

CHILDREN - YES
WIFI - YES
SMOKING - OUTSIDE ONLY
PETS - NO

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,098 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 8056001589

Property is also known as

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About the area

Fredericksburg Historic District, a neighbourhood in Fredericksburg, is home to this holiday home. Marktplatz von Fredericksburg and Japanese Garden of Peace reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Enchanted Rock Fissure and Wildseed Farms. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Fredericksburg travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Yum!
    Main Street
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Painted church
    St. Mary's Catholic Church
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Admiral Nimitz Museum Fredericksburg
    National Museum of the Pacific War
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pioneer Museum
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fredericksburg Winery
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Los Tios
    15 min walk
  • Hill & Vine
    14 min walk
  • Fredericksburg Brewing Company
    15 min walk
  • Texas Sunrise
    12 min walk
  • Rathskeller
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Emmie's | Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emmie's | Great Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emmie's | Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emmie's | Great Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emmie's | Great Location located?

Located in Fredericksburg Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Marktplatz von Fredericksburg, Artisans At Rocky Hill and Fredericksburg Winery. Main Street and Vereins Kirche Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Emmie's | Great Location Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We had a great time lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Wonderful, cozy house!

We loved our stay at Emmie's Guesthouse. The cottage is well equipped with everything we needed to cook, sleep comfortably and enjoy some time away with our kids. Lovely, clean and comfy!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

This was our group of 5 second annual trip to Fredericksburg. This quaint house was a perfect fit. We spent any home time in front of the fireplace. The house had all we needed and it was easy to get to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sherill B.

Comfortable, but Lacking

We had a reservation for 4 ladies for a two night stay. Although the house itself is lovely and very comfortable, there were only two bath towels, no kitchen towels or paper towels, and our second morning we had to take cold showers because there wasn't any hot water. Gästehaus Schmidt responded and promptly brought more towels and paper towels, but the cold showers were an inconvenience. Great location and very comfortable, but housekeeping needs to be a little more aware of restocking for incoming guests.

10/10 Excellent

katt s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay

We are annual visitors to Fredericksburg for about 15 years now, and we always book a house for our stay. This house was a pleasant stay. The bathrooms, the living areas, the outdoor areas were all very nice and comfortable. The house was clean, well provided for and exactly as described. I would only make one suggestion, the beds (fully described in their listing) could probably be a bit better quality and only having 1 Queen and 3 small twins was a bit different that our normal experience. Not bad per se, just different. It's a very small suggestion on an otherwise lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Gary M.

Nice Place to Stay

The place was lovely and very comfortable. There were a few details that perhaps were not related by former guests. In the shower only bathroom the shower was not working. We had the second bathroom that we were able to use that shower. We purchased a bathmat as the tub was very slippery. Sending an email to my home with instructions on how to exit the bed and breakfast with a new code was not seen until two days after we were home. We do not take a computer on vacation. We left a note stating other small items that need attention. Nothing major just a few things like dead batteries in the flashlights. The neighborhood was lovely and certainly quiet. Also, we are not tech savvy, and the Samsung television was extremely hard to figure out. Instructions would have been appreciated. We hope to return to Emmie's Guesthouse and will recommend it to others coming to Fredericksburg.

10/10 Excellent

April R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is so much fun. Unique with lots of personality and room! The beds were very comfortable, not one was less than awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

5

Home was very nice, clean and quite neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay there. Would stay there again.

8/10 Good

John S., Frisco Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Visit

The home was very nice however, the bathroom floor with the walk in shower could have used a cleaning. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giselle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home!

We had a girls trip and this house was absolutely perfect! Enjoyed every second of it! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

This house was a great location to Main Street. We loved the feel and history of this home. It had everything we needed (including a variety of coffee) and the beds were super comfy. We enjoyed sitting on the porch under the beautiful tree. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lea R.

Emmie's

We enjoyed the stay. The location was very nice and the home filled with beautiful decorations and books. We had a relaxing long weekend. Nice patio to spend time outside. Spotless and comfortable beds. Thank you for having us.

10/10 Excellent

NANCY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back.

Lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Exactly what we needed.

Four friends spent a fun shopping, eating, poker playing few days at Emmie's House. The accommodations could not have been better. We loved exploring the knick knacks and learning about Fredericksburg's first female pharmacist.
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

House with so much charm

We felt right at home as soon as we walked into this charming house. So much character and history. The house was much larger than we anticipated. It is in a very quiet location, yet close to everything.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

5

Quiet neighborhood,the house was awesome. Plenty of room and we loved all the antique furnishings. Would highly recommend this house to friends and family.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Great house!

The house was perfect for our group. A girls weekend of 5, so having 2 bathrooms was a must. We all enjoyed looking at the antiques in the house. The beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean. Everyone in the group will definitely stay here again. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Nice home, Quiet location

Four of us stayed and enjoyed our time at Emmie's and in Fredericksburg. Close enough that we could walk to Main street, but never did! The home had everything we needed. Even a makeup mirror. In case you bring your own coffee, they have a k-cup coffee maker. My only 'fault' was the sheets and towels were washed with perfume. After taking a shower, we smelled like that perfume! My entrance code didn't work, but a short call (immediately answered) to the number supplied in emails, they gave me a code that worked. Excellent customer service. I would stay at a Gastehaus Schmidt again.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Comfortable and Sweet Home

Emmie's Guesthouse was a perfect spot for my 40th birthday weekend celebration with friends. The home is beautiful and spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor area on the first night. And on the second night enjoyed the spacious bonus living area watching college football. Thank you for a fantastic stay! -Julie and friends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cozy Accomodations!

We were surprised at the amount of room for living and dining and thoroughly enjoyed the den and the back patio and the heavenly backyard. Easy access to the covered parking to load and unload bags. Loved that the refrigerator had ice machine. Also we loved the newer bathroom and extra space to get ready all in the same spot. Perfect home for the 5 of us to enjoy a reunion weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Juanita K.

5

Enjoyable, relaxing, nostalgic and would like to book again maybe in the Spring or Fall for a weekend. Thank you very much!
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Best Ever Stay

The highest rating should be 10. Emmie's was the best place we have rented for many years. It was nostalgic in that it reminded us of our grandparents homes, bring back fond memories of past good times. It was cathartic in that it reminded us of the good times we had with our daughter on previous visits to Fredericksburg. Mother's Day was her angel day and we were at peace.

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away with friends

Good experience cozy house. Just some minor things. Instructions on how to get Tv local channels was not clear. Bathroom toilet in main suite kept running and kitchen faucets leaking. Other than that enjoyed our weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

5

I live in Fredericksburg, and decided to play tourist with my dearest friend. We loved the house - so cozy and beautiful antiques. It was well stocked with all that we needed. Only thing is we felt like maybe we should not sit outside because we are a little loud after reading the notes, but that was OK. That is totally understandable for the neighbors. Thank you for opening your home and will tell others about it!
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6/10 Okay

Carol J.

Emmie's Guesthouse

Charming house; love the way the owner has kept the unique style and architecture. The Keyless checkin and checkout is great. Cleanliness was an issue: there was long black hair (definitely not mine) on the floor, a great deal of it in the bathrooms. It was so gross, I took the bath mats outside and cleaned them myself. That is never a good thing in lodging, especially considering what I paid for the accommodations.