Recently purchased in August 2013 by hosts Delbert and Julie, Haussegen Platz is conveniently located one block off of Main Street. A very good location. Walking distance to everything; however, much more quiet than staying right on Main. And Delbert & Julie could not be more hospitable. They truly make you feel as if you're staying at your home away from home.
The structures and their history are so interesting and unique it makes staying here even more special. The main house was Amish built in 1770 in Pennsylvania and was being dismantled to build new structures in 1988. The previous B&B owner's had the house parts freighted to Fredericksburg and rebuilt the house. The Cottage behind the house wasn't constructed until 1994, but old materials were used to mimic the age of the main house, including some of its wooden beams, so it really feels like the Cottage and House are from the same time period.
Haussegen is not a typical B&B in that breakfast is not served on premise (a $10 voucher per couple is provided each day with a short list of area restaurants/bakeries to choose from) and you can either rent out the entire main Log Haus (sleeps up to 8) or the separate Fachwerk Cottage - which is what we did. At about $180/night during "peak" it is very comparable to other options in the area. But, if you can get 6 other friends/family to tag along with you and rent out the Haus I think you can get the cost down to around $40 per night/per person; which is a spectacular deal!
When my husband and I stay at "B&B's" we always opt for the carriage house or separate cottage because we love the uniqueness of the facilities, but enjoy a bit more privacy. And, both of our needs were certainly met here.
The Fackwerk is perfect for a romantic getaway for 2. It has a beautiful Willow canopy bed w/ TV, stereo/cd, and DVD player in the bedroom. There's a small kitchen area with a mini fridge (no ice), microwave, coffee maker (and coffee), and toaster. The bathroom has all the necessary toiletries (inc. hair dryer & and iron) and plenty of soft, cozy towels. The living area contains a sofa and 2 chairs with a wood burning fireplace (nice!). There's also a small dining table for 2. Free WiFi. The Cottage has a small porch with nice wooden rockers. A great place to sit and enjoy a glass of Texas Hill Country wine when the weather is nice. Prost! read more