16 cabins in Fredericksburg, TX, by distance to Main Street

Walk home from dinner, stay near a tasting room or head out into the hills. Your cabin address shapes the whole weekend.

Cabins and landscaped pond at Barons CreekSide
Cabins and landscaped pond at Barons CreekSide. Barons CreekSide / Official website

By Marisol Vega, Food Editor

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The Short Answer

Deciding where to stay in Fredericksburg? Start with how far you want to walk. If you want to walk to dinner, book Maria's Suite at Austin Street Retreat. It's an 1867 log cabin 0.4 miles from the Marktplatz. If you want a log cabin with land around it, Barons CreekSide is 4 minutes from Main Street. If you want a private hot tub next to a winery, The Martinsburg in Stonewall puts one on the porch of all six cabins.

To walk to Main Street
Austin Street Retreat (Maria's Suite)0.4 mi, a 10-minute walk
A Swiss log cabin close to town
Barons CreekSide1.8 mi, 4 min
Breakfast at your door
Cotton Gin Village2.9 mi, 5 min
A lazy river for the kids
Fredericksburg Texas KOA Resort4.6 mi, 7 min
To walk to tasting rooms
Vineyard Trail Cottages10.5 mi, 14 min
A private hot tub
The Martinsburg17.4 mi, 21 min
A whole hilltop for your group
The Outpost14.5 mi, 21 min

Fredericksburg has more than 1,500 vacation rentals, guesthouses, cabins and B&Bs, by Visit Fredericksburg’s count. Almost none of the listings answer the question that shapes your weekend. How far is the walk to dinner?

“Close to Main Street” can mean a block. It can also mean 2 miles out on a highway. This guide compares 16 cabins in Fredericksburg, TX. The routes in the source research start at the Vereins Kirche on the Marktplatz, the center of Main Street. The cabins fall into four zones.

  • Walk to Main Street. Under half a mile, about 10 minutes on foot.
  • A short drive. 1.6 to 8 miles, 3 to 11 minutes.
  • Out among the vineyards. 6 to 18 miles east on US 290 and in Stonewall.
  • Out in the hills. 14 to 18 miles, 20 minutes or more. Check the map for nearby homes.

Each cabin also gets a plain answer on hot tubs. An indoor jetted bathtub is not a hot tub on the porch, and many listings blur the two.

At a Glance

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Compare the places in this guide.
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1Austin Street Retreat (Maria's Suite and Annie's Cabin)Walk · 0.4 mi, 10-min walkIndoor whirlpool in Maria's. Soaking tub for two in Annie's. No hot tub.One dog up to 20 pounds in these two suites, $27 a night, crate required
2Town Creek CabinWalk · About a 5-min walk (listing)None listedAsk first. Listings differ.
3Onera FredericksburgShort drive · 1.6 mi, 3 minPrivate hot tub in some units. Heated soaking tub in others. Shared pool and sauna.Dogs only, one per stay, $95 per stay (Hotels.com)
4Barons CreekSideShort drive · 1.8 mi, 4 minIndoor two-person Jacuzzi in the Swiss cabins. Outdoor hot tub at Küssnacht, the Hilltop Chalet and the Mesquite Farmhouse.$30 per pet a night in Grindelwald, Küssnacht and the family homes
5Cotton Gin VillageShort drive · 2.9 mi, 5 minLarge Jacuzzi baths in the log cabins. Multi-jet showers in the cottages.No. Service animals only.
6Fredericksburg Texas KOA ResortShort drive · 4.6 mi, 7 minThree shared hot tubs at the poolsPet-friendly park with a dog park. Ask about pets in cabins.
7Palo Alto Creek FarmShort drive · 4.9 mi, 9 minIndoor whirlpool for two in the Log Cabin and the BarnNo
8HoneyTreeShort drive · 5.1 to 8.0 mi, 10 to 11 minOutdoor soaking tub in many units. No jets mentioned.$100 per pet, select units only
9Settlers CrossingShort drive · 6.5 mi, 10 min––
10Lone Star CabinsVineyards · 6.1 mi, 9 minNone listed–
11The Manor Haus at Messina Hof Hill CountryVineyards · 10.0 mi, 13 minNone listed–
12Mendelbaum Winery Guest CabinsVineyards · 10.3 mi, 13 minOne shared indoor hot tub that seats 8Ask first. Listings differ.
13Vineyard Trail CottagesVineyards · 10.5 mi, 14 minNone listed. Fire pit and porch swings.–
14The MartinsburgVineyards · 17.4 mi, 21 minPrivate outdoor hot tub at every cabinUp to 2 dogs
15The OutpostHills · 14.5 mi, 21 minPrivate outdoor hot tub that seats 6Up to 2 dogs. No cats.
16Walnut Canyon CabinsHills · 17.3 mi, 29 minNone listed5 of 7 cabins, with permission and a fee. Not in Milky Way or Tree House.

How We Measured

Distances in the source research use the Vereins Kirche at 100 W. Main St. as a common starting point. Treat drive times as rough plans. Traffic and your exact unit can change them. Two cabins keep their address private until booking; their distances come from the listing.

This guide draws on the visitor bureau, property websites and booking listings. It is desk research, not a record of stays at these cabins. Confirm the tub type and pet rules for your unit.

The 16 cabins, by location

Grouped by setting and distance. These numbers show the route through the guide, not quality scores.

  1. No. 1: Austin Street Retreat (Maria's Suite and Annie's Cabin)

    Fredericksburg area

    0.4 miles, a 10-minute walk · 1867 log cabin suite · Sleeps 2 to 4

    The porch and blue door of Maria's Suite at Austin Street Retreat
    The porch and blue door of Maria's Suite at Austin Street Retreat. Austin Street Retreat (Maria's Suite and Annie's Cabin) / Official website

    John and Maria Walter built the log cabin that became Maria’s Suite in 1867. A limestone room came later. Today it has two bedrooms with queen beds and sleeps four. Annie’s Cabin next door is stone and stucco, not logs, and sleeps two in a king.

    You’re one block north of Main Street. Google Maps times the walk to the Marktplatz at 10 minutes.

    Neither suite has a hot tub. Maria’s has an indoor whirlpool tub with a handheld shower wand, and there’s no walk-in shower. Annie’s has a soaking tub for two. Gästehaus Schmidt manages the retreat, which has five suites in all.

    Before you book: The closest real log cabin to Main Street on our list.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    0.4 mi, 10-min walk
    Address
    408 W. Austin St.
    Sleeps
    Maria's Suite 4. Annie's Cabin 2. The whole retreat sleeps 12.
    Tub
    Indoor whirlpool in Maria's. Soaking tub for two in Annie's. No hot tub.
    Pets
    One dog up to 20 pounds in these two suites, $27 a night, crate required
    Kids
    Maria's Suite only, up to two
    Price
    About $310 to $359 a night for Maria's Suite in recent listings

    Pros

    • Walk to dinner and back
    • A real 1867 log cabin
    • A small dog can come

    Cons

    • No hot tub
    • Maria's Suite has a tub-shower only
    Check rates on Vrbo for Austin Street Retreat (Maria's Suite and Annie's Cabin)

    Paid link. Check your dates, room type and total price before you book. Special packages may only be available through the hotel.

  2. No. 2: Town Creek Cabin

    Fredericksburg area

    About a 5-minute walk, per the listing · Log cabin-style casita · Sleeps 2

    The log walls and covered porch of Town Creek Cabin
    The log walls and covered porch of Town Creek Cabin. Town Creek Cabin / Official website

    Town Creek Cabin is a one-bedroom casita built to look like a log cabin. It has a queen bed, one bath and a kitchenette. Stay Texas manages it, and it’s also listed on Vrbo.

    The host shares the street address after you book. Expedia’s listing puts the cabin within a 5-minute walk of Main Street. We couldn’t route it ourselves without the address, so treat that as the host’s number.

    The listings disagree on pets. Stay Texas says pets are allowed. Expedia says no. Ask before you bring a dog. Expedia lists a minimum check-in age of 25.

    Before you book: A small cabin for two in the historic district.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    About a 5-min walk (listing)
    Area
    Historic district. Exact address after booking.
    Sleeps
    2, in one queen bed
    Tub
    None listed
    Pets
    Ask first. Listings differ.
    Price
    $92 to $486 a night on Stay Texas, depending on the date

    Pros

    • Walk to Main Street
    • On Vrbo, so you can compare prices

    Cons

    • No address until you book
    • No tub of any kind
    Check rates on Expedia for Town Creek Cabin

    Paid link. Check your dates, room type and total price before you book. Special packages may only be available through the hotel.

  3. No. 3: Onera Fredericksburg

    Fredericksburg area

    1.6 miles, 3 minutes · Treehouses, domes, A-frames and more · Most sleep 2

    A glass-front cabin surrounded by trees at Onera Fredericksburg
    A glass-front cabin surrounded by trees at Onera Fredericksburg. Onera / Official website

    Onera has 21 small stays on its land at 173 Basse Lane, west of downtown. You can book a treehouse, a geodesic dome, an A-frame, a quonset hut or a safari tent. Guests share a heated pool and a sauna.

    Read the tub line on each unit page. The Quonset and Spiral list a private hot tub. Bluebonnet, Monolith, Diamond, Winecup and a few others list a hot tub too. Monarch, Live Oak Lodge and several more list a heated soaking tub instead. Pecan Haus, Lantana Dome and Juniper Haus share a communal hot plunge.

    Three units, including Pecan Haus, say they sit steps from Main Street. Ask which address you’ll get before you book.

    Before you book: The best pick if you want a private hot tub close to town.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    1.6 mi, 3 min
    Address
    173 Basse Lane
    Sleeps
    Mostly 2. A few units sleep 3 or 4. The Great Lodge sleeps up to 16.
    Tub
    Private hot tub in some units. Heated soaking tub in others. Shared pool and sauna.
    Pets
    Dogs only, one per stay, $95 per stay (Hotels.com)
    Rules
    You must be 21 to check in. No cribs.
    Price
    Hotels.com showed $219 a night plus a $35 nightly service fee for a spring date

    Pros

    • Private hot tubs 3 minutes from Main Street
    • Pool and sauna on site

    Cons

    • Tub type changes from unit to unit
    • No one under 21 can book
    Check rates on Hotels.com for Onera Fredericksburg

    Paid link. Check your dates, room type and total price before you book. Special packages may only be available through the hotel.

  4. No. 4: Barons CreekSide

    Fredericksburg area

    1.8 miles, 4 minutes · 11 Swiss log cabins on 26 acres · Sleeps 2

    Cabins and landscaped pond at Barons CreekSide
    Cabins and landscaped pond at Barons CreekSide. Barons CreekSide / Official website

    Barons CreekSide has 11 Swiss log cabins on 26 acres with two creeks running through. The doors and windows came from the owner’s 250-year-old farmhouse in Switzerland. Each Swiss cabin has a king bed, a wood-burning fireplace and a private porch over the creek.

    The tub in most cabins is an indoor two-person Jacuzzi. Want one outside? Book Küssnacht, which has a hot tub on a covered patio. The Hilltop Chalet and the Mesquite Farmhouse also have outdoor hot tubs and sleep more people.

    The site’s search blurb says two blocks from Main Street. Google Maps measures 1.8 miles, or a 42-minute walk. Plan to drive.

    Want history? The Barons Log Cabin on the same land dates to about 1870. It was moved here from Kentucky, and it takes kids and pets.

    Before you book: The classic Fredericksburg log cabin, close to town.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    1.8 mi, 4 min
    Address
    316 Goehmann Lane
    Sleeps
    2 in each Swiss cabin. Family homes sleep up to 9.
    Tub
    Indoor two-person Jacuzzi in the Swiss cabins. Outdoor hot tub at Küssnacht, the Hilltop Chalet and the Mesquite Farmhouse.
    Kids
    Swiss cabins are adults only, except Grindelwald and Küssnacht. Family homes take kids.
    Pets
    $30 per pet a night in Grindelwald, Küssnacht and the family homes
    Price
    Swiss cabins average $230 to $330 a night for two, plus $30 per extra guest

    Pros

    • Real log cabins 4 minutes from town
    • Fireplace and a porch over the creek

    Cons

    • Most cabins are adults only
    • Only three units have an outdoor hot tub
  5. No. 5: Cotton Gin Village

    Fredericksburg area

    2.9 miles, 5 minutes · 7 log cabins and 7 cottages · Sleeps 2

    Stone and timber cabins at Cotton Gin Village
    Stone and timber cabins at Cotton Gin Village. Cotton Gin Village / Official website

    Cotton Gin Village shares its grounds on TX 16 South with Cabernet Grill. It has seven log cabins from the 1800s, each with a wood-burning stone fireplace. Seven rock-and-timber cottages were added in 2019.

    A hot breakfast basket arrives at your door at 9 a.m. For dinner, you walk to Cabernet Grill. Visit Fredericksburg says the cabins have large Jacuzzi baths. The cottages have two-person multi-jet showers. Neither has an outdoor hot tub.

    Read the rules first. Cancel 10 days out or less and you pay for the whole stay. Pets aren’t allowed, and a hidden pet costs $500. The FAQ says the village does not accept anyone under 12.

    Before you book: Breakfast at your door, dinner across the lawn.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    2.9 mi, 5 min
    Address
    2805 S. State Highway 16
    Sleeps
    2 per unit
    Tub
    Large Jacuzzi baths in the log cabins. Multi-jet showers in the cottages.
    Pets
    No. Service animals only.
    Kids
    No guests under 12
    Breakfast
    Hot basket delivered at 9 a.m.

    Pros

    • Breakfast delivered
    • Dinner without driving

    Cons

    • Full charge if you cancel within 10 days
    • No pets, no kids under 12
  6. No. 6: Fredericksburg Texas KOA Resort

    Fredericksburg area

    4.6 miles, 7 minutes · Deluxe cabins and covered wagons · Families

    Pools and lounge chairs at the Fredericksburg Texas KOA Resort
    Pools and lounge chairs at the Fredericksburg Texas KOA Resort. Fredericksburg Texas KOA Resort / Official website

    This KOA Resort opened off TX 16 North on September 1, 2026. It has more than 290 sites, including Deluxe Cabins with full baths and linens. There are also covered Conestoga wagons, and one cabin copies a historic Sunday house.

    Kids get a family pool with a lazy river, a playground and a splash pad. The hot tubs are shared. One sits at the family pool and two at the Social Haus pool. Some facilities were still opening in fall 2026. Ask which pools, play areas and food options will be open for your stay.

    Don’t mix it up with the old KOA on US 290 East. That park is now Bending Oaks Ranch RV Resort, and it’s 21 and up.

    Before you book: The best pick for kids, and the newest cabins in town.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    4.6 mi, 7 min
    Address
    80 KOA Way
    Sleeps
    Varies by cabin and wagon
    Tub
    Three shared hot tubs at the pools
    Pets
    Pet-friendly park with a dog park. Ask about pets in cabins.
    Kids
    Yes. Lazy river, playground and splash pad.

    Pros

    • Built for families
    • Brand-new cabins

    Cons

    • Campground feel, with neighbors close by
    • No private tubs
  7. No. 7: Palo Alto Creek Farm

    Fredericksburg area

    4.9 miles, 9 minutes · 1854 log cabin plus three guest houses · Sleeps 2 to 6

    A large shade tree beside a farmhouse at Palo Alto Creek Farm
    A large shade tree beside a farmhouse at Palo Alto Creek Farm. Palo Alto Creek Farm / Official website

    Palo Alto Creek Farm rents four guest houses north of town. The Log Cabin dates to about 1854. The Barn is limestone, from about 1880. Each sleeps two for $225 a night before tax, and each has a large indoor whirlpool tub for two.

    The Itz House is an 1875 farmhouse that sleeps two to six. It costs $350 a night for up to four, plus $50 per extra person. The Hideaway sleeps two for $160 and has a shower only. Breakfast is what the farm calls Continental Plus.

    You check in at Gästehaus Schmidt, 231 W. Main St. Staff there give you directions to the farm.

    Before you book: The clearest prices on the list, posted on the farm’s own site.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    4.9 mi, 9 min
    Sleeps
    Log Cabin 2. Barn 2. Hideaway 2. Itz House 2 to 6.
    Tub
    Indoor whirlpool for two in the Log Cabin and the Barn
    Price
    $160 to $350 a night, plus 13% tax
    Minimum stay
    2 nights on weekends
    Pets
    No
    Kids
    Itz House only, ages 12 and up

    Pros

    • Prices posted up front
    • A real 1850s log cabin

    Cons

    • Check-in happens in town first
    • No kids in the cabin
  8. No. 8: HoneyTree

    Fredericksburg area

    5.1 miles, 10 minutes (The Meadow) · 8.0 miles, 11 minutes (Blue Sage) · 17 treehouses and cabins · Most sleep 2

    Spiral stairs leading to the Acorn treehouse at HoneyTree Farm
    Spiral stairs leading to the Acorn treehouse at HoneyTree Farm. HoneyTree Farm / Official website

    HoneyTree runs 17 units on two sites north of town. The Meadow has five treehouses at the end of Durst Maurer Road. Blue Sage has 12 hillside cabins and treehomes off Ranch Road 965, the road to Enchanted Rock.

    Many units have an outdoor soaking tub. The site never mentions jets. Live Oak’s page says you can use its tub as a bath or a hot tub, so ask how hot it gets. Blue Sage No. 7 has a big soak tub on a tiled rooftop patio.

    Most units sleep two. Blue Sage No. 1 sleeps six and is the only family unit. The site gives mixed answers on kids, so ask if you’re bringing any.

    Before you book: Two sites, and many units come with an outdoor soaking tub.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    5.1 to 8.0 mi, 10 to 11 min
    Addresses
    The Meadow at the end of Durst Maurer Road. Blue Sage off Ranch Road 965.
    Sleeps
    2 in most units. Blue Sage No. 1 sleeps 6.
    Tub
    Outdoor soaking tub in many units. No jets mentioned.
    Pets
    $100 per pet, select units only

    Pros

    • Outdoor tubs under the stars
    • Two sites to choose from

    Cons

    • Tub details vary by unit
    • Kid rules aren't clear
  9. No. 9: Settlers Crossing

    Fredericksburg area

    6.5 miles, 10 minutes · 8 historic homes on 35 acres · Sleeps 1 to 10

    A historic stone house among trees at Settlers Crossing
    A historic stone house among trees at Settlers Crossing. Settlers Crossing / Official website

    Settlers Crossing puts eight historic homes on 35 acres east of town. Luckenbach is just down the road. Three of the homes are log buildings. The Pioneer Log Cabin dates to about 1865 and sleeps up to six.

    Only one house lists a hot tub. That’s the Baag Farm House, which also has a private pool. Kids and infants are welcome. Want the whole place? Book it as Sanctuary on Vrbo. It sleeps 20 to 34.

    The site says five minutes from downtown. Google Maps says 10.

    The minimum stay is two nights, and three on some holidays and event weekends. Pet rules differ. The official site says pets are welcome. The Vrbo listing for the whole property says no pets.

    Before you book: Real log cabins with history, plus room for a family reunion.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    6.5 mi, 10 min
    Kusenberger Log Cabin
    1 to 2
    Bohl Cabin
    2 to 4
    Pioneer Log Cabin (about 1865)
    3 to 6
    Baag Farm House (hot tub and pool)
    2 to 4
    Richland Estate (private pool)
    7 to 10
    Whole property (Sanctuary)
    20 to 34

    Pros

    • Three real log cabins
    • Kids welcome

    Cons

    • Two-night minimum
    • Only one house has a hot tub
  10. No. 10: Lone Star Cabins

    Fredericksburg area

    6.1 miles, 9 minutes · One-bedroom cabins on US 290 · Sleeps 2

    The porch and doors of Lone Star Cabins outside Fredericksburg
    The porch and doors of Lone Star Cabins outside Fredericksburg. Lone Star Cabins / Visit Fredericksburg

    Lone Star Cabins sit on US 290 East, a little over 6 miles from the Marktplatz. Each cabin has one bedroom and one bath for two. You can walk to Barons Creek Vineyards in about 4 minutes and to Six Shooter Cellars in under 10, per the Vrbo listing. Fiesta Winery and Safari Winery are within a mile.

    This one is for grown-ups. The renter must be 25, and the listing says no kids and no pets.

    Before you book: The closest vineyard cabins to town.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    6.1 mi, 9 min
    Location
    US 290 East, about 6 miles from downtown
    Sleeps
    2
    Tub
    None listed
    Rules
    Adults only. Renter must be 25. No pets.
    Walk to
    Barons Creek Vineyards and Six Shooter Cellars

    Pros

    • Shortest drive of the vineyard picks
    • Two wineries within a short walk

    Cons

    • Adults only
    • No hot tub listed
    Check rates on Vrbo for Lone Star Cabins

    Paid link. Check your dates, room type and total price before you book. Special packages may only be available through the hotel.

  11. No. 11: The Manor Haus at Messina Hof Hill Country

    Fredericksburg area

    10.0 miles, 13 minutes · 4 cottages on winery grounds · Sleeps 2

    One of the cottages at Messina Hof Hill Country
    One of the cottages at Messina Hof Hill Country. The Manor Haus at Messina Hof Hill Country / Official website

    Messina Hof rents four cottages on its Fredericksburg winery grounds. They’re named Hof Haus, President’s Haus, Paris Haus and Messina Haus. Each has a private entrance, a kitchenette and a patio. Your rate includes continental breakfast and sparkling wine.

    The tasting room is on site. Four Point Cellars, Mendelbaum Cellars and Inwood Estates are about a 7-minute walk.

    Before you book: Breakfast and a bottle of bubbly come with the room.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    10.0 mi, 13 min
    Address
    9996 E. US Highway 290
    Sleeps
    2
    Tub
    None listed
    Price
    $125 to $390 a night
    Minimum stay
    2 nights on weekends, holidays and event dates
    Rules
    Adults only, 18 and up. No pets.

    Pros

    • Breakfast and wine included
    • A tasting room you can walk to in slippers

    Cons

    • Adults only
    • A cottage, not a log cabin
  12. No. 12: Mendelbaum Winery Guest Cabins

    Fredericksburg area

    10.3 miles, 13 minutes · 6 cabins and 2 lofts on Grape Creek · Sleeps 2 to 6

    The Pecan cabin and porch at Mendelbaum Winery Guest Cabins
    The Pecan cabin and porch at Mendelbaum Winery Guest Cabins. Mendelbaum Cellars / Official website

    Mendelbaum Cellars rents six cabins and two lofts on the bank of Grape Creek. Peach, Pecan, Plum and Fig each run about 1,000 square feet, with a full kitchen. They sleep four, and the loft twins are for kids. Olive and Almond are two stories and sleep six. The East and West Lofts sit above the winery and sleep two.

    The hot tub is shared. The winery’s site describes one indoor tub that seats eight, a short walk from the cabins. A few booking listings make it sound private. It isn’t.

    Four Point Cellars and Inwood Estates are a 1 to 2 minute walk. Grape Creek Vineyards is about 10 minutes on foot.

    Before you book: The vineyard pick with room for a family.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    10.3 mi, 13 min
    Address
    10107 US Highway 290
    Sleeps
    2 to 6, by unit
    Tub
    One shared indoor hot tub that seats 8
    Kids
    Yes
    Pets
    Ask first. Listings differ.

    Pros

    • Full kitchens and space for kids
    • Two wineries next door

    Cons

    • The hot tub is shared
    • Pet rules change by listing
  13. No. 13: Vineyard Trail Cottages

    Fredericksburg area

    10.5 miles, 14 minutes · 13 cottages and 1 cabin on 12 acres · Sleeps 2 to 4

    The pond and grounds at Vineyard Trail Cottages
    The pond and grounds at Vineyard Trail Cottages. Vineyard Trail Cottages / Official website

    Vineyard Trail Cottages has 13 cottages and one cabin on 12 gated acres. A trail runs down to the Pedernales River. King cottages sleep two. The two-queen duplex units sleep four and connect, so two couples can share a wall and a porch.

    Four Point Cellars and its door into Texas Wine Collective sit about 0.1 miles away. Inwood Estates and Mendelbaum are just past them. There’s no front desk. You get a door code, plus muffins and coffee.

    Before you book: The best base for walking to tasting rooms.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    10.5 mi, 14 min
    Address
    10296 E. US Highway 290
    Sleeps
    2 in king cottages. 4 in duplex units. 3 in the cabin.
    Tub
    None listed. Fire pit and porch swings.
    Kitchen
    Kitchenette in every cottage. La Cosina has a full kitchen.
    Rules
    Adults only, 18 and up. Pet rules differ by listing, so ask.

    Pros

    • Walk to several tasting rooms
    • Easy to compare on Booking.com and Vrbo

    Cons

    • Adults only
    • No hot tub
    Check rates on Booking.com for Vineyard Trail Cottages

    Paid link. Check your dates, room type and total price before you book. Special packages may only be available through the hotel.

  14. No. 14: The Martinsburg

    Fredericksburg area

    17.4 miles, 21 minutes · 6 modern cabins in Stonewall · Sleeps 2

    A cabin among flowers at The Martinsburg
    A cabin among flowers at The Martinsburg. The Martinsburg / Official website

    The Martinsburg has six modern cabins on 16 acres above the Pedernales Valley in Stonewall. Every cabin has its own back porch with a hot tub, a fire pit and a gas grill, per Visit Fredericksburg. Inside, you get a king bed and a kitchenette.

    Pedernales Cellars is about a 2-minute walk, per the Vrbo listing. Cabin No. 5, Myrtle, is built for wheelchair access. Up to two dogs can come, and Vrbo lists no pet fee. There’s EV charging on site.

    Before you book: The best pick for a private hot tub.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    17.4 mi, 21 min
    Address
    2847 Upper Albert Road, Stonewall
    Sleeps
    2, in one king bed
    Tub
    Private outdoor hot tub at every cabin
    Pets
    Up to 2 dogs
    Accessible
    Myrtle (No. 5)
    Walk to
    Pedernales Cellars

    Pros

    • A private hot tub at all six cabins
    • Walk to Pedernales Cellars

    Cons

    • 21 minutes to Main Street
    • Built for two
  15. No. 15: The Outpost

    Fredericksburg area

    14.5 miles, 21 minutes · One cabin on a 15-acre hilltop · Sleeps 8

    A stone cabin and outdoor chairs at The Outpost
    A stone cabin and outdoor chairs at The Outpost. The Outpost / Official website

    The Outpost is a single cabin on a private 15-acre hilltop off Keese Road. No other cabins or renters share the land. It sleeps eight, or 12 if you add an RV. Out back is a private six-person hot tub. Enchanted Rock is about 8 miles away.

    Dogs can come, up to two, but cats can’t. Families get a high chair and a pack-n-play.

    Before you book: The best pick for a group that wants the hill to itself.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    14.5 mi, 21 min
    Address
    2877 Keese Road
    Sleeps
    8, or 12 with the RV add-on
    Tub
    Private outdoor hot tub that seats 6
    Pets
    Up to 2 dogs. No cats.
    Kids
    Yes

    Pros

    • Nobody else on the property
    • Hot tub big enough for the group

    Cons

    • 21 minutes to dinner
    • Only one cabin to book
  16. No. 16: Walnut Canyon Cabins

    Fredericksburg area

    17.3 miles, 29 minutes · 7 cabins in the hills · Sleeps 2 to 6

    Coffee cups on a cabin deck above the hills at Walnut Canyon Cabins
    Coffee cups on a cabin deck above the hills at Walnut Canyon Cabins. Walnut Canyon Cabins / Official website

    Walnut Canyon Cabins has seven cabins in the hills south of town. Hosts Rhonda and Carl Rubadue leave breakfast supplies. You get eggs from their chickens, Canadian bacon from Opa’s Smokehouse, biscuit dough and fruit. They restock on stays longer than three days.

    Tree House, Woods and Milky Way sleep two. Rocky Top sleeps six. Five cabins take pets with permission and a fee. The official site lists no hot tub.

    It also made our list of cabins in Texas for couples.

    The cabins’ site calls it a 13-mile drive. On October 7, 2026, Google Maps sent us 17.3 miles by way of US 290 East and Old San Antonio Road. Check your route the day you drive in.

    Before you book: The most remote pick, with breakfast stocked for you.
    Key facts
    From Main Street
    17.3 mi, 29 min
    Address
    503 Deer Road
    Sleeps
    2 to 6, by cabin
    Tub
    None listed
    Pets
    5 of 7 cabins, with permission and a fee. Not in Milky Way or Tree House.
    Kids
    Welcome. The person checking in must be 21.
    Price
    From $233 a night for two on Travelocity, taxes and fees included, for a June 2026 date

    Pros

    • Breakfast supplies from the farm
    • Pets OK in most cabins

    Cons

    • The longest drive on this list
    • No hot tub

Fredericksburg Cabins With Hot Tubs, Sorted by Tub Type

Listings use hot tub, Jacuzzi and soaking tub as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. A Jacuzzi is often an indoor jetted bathtub. A soaking tub may have no jets and no heater. Here is what each cabin on this list says it has.

Cabin From Main Street What the property lists
Onera Fredericksburg 1.6 mi Private hot tub in units like the Quonset and Spiral. Heated soaking tub in others.
Barons CreekSide 1.8 mi Outdoor hot tub at Küssnacht, the Hilltop Chalet and the Mesquite Farmhouse. Indoor two-person Jacuzzi in the other Swiss cabins.
HoneyTree 5.1 to 8.0 mi Outdoor soaking tub in many units. No jets mentioned.
Settlers Crossing 6.5 mi Hot tub and private pool at the Baag Farm House only
Mendelbaum Winery Guest Cabins 10.3 mi One shared indoor hot tub that seats 8
The Outpost 14.5 mi Private outdoor hot tub that seats 6
The Martinsburg 17.4 mi Private outdoor hot tub at all 6 cabins

Austin Street Retreat, Cotton Gin Village and Palo Alto Creek Farm have indoor jetted or whirlpool tubs only. The KOA Resort has three shared hot tubs at its pools.

Before you book, ask the host three things. Is the tub heated? Does it have jets? Do you fill it, or is it kept full and hot?

Airbnb in Fredericksburg, TX, vs. Vrbo vs. Booking Direct

Looking for a Fredericksburg Airbnb? Check Vrbo too. Most local rentals show up on both sites. AirDNA counted 2,518 rentals in the area in August 2026. About 66% were on both sites. About 26% were Airbnb only, and about 8% were Vrbo only. Nearly half had one bedroom.

That means you can often find the same cabin twice. Compare the full price with taxes and fees on each site. Then check the cabin’s own site or the local service that manages it.

Prices have eased. Across the 12 months ending in September 2026, AirDNA put the average nightly rate at $328, down about 10% from the year before. Occupancy was 42%. The count of active listings fell about 17%.

Where you book What you’ll find What to check
Airbnb The most listings. About a quarter of local rentals list nowhere else. Minimum check-in age and pet fees in the house rules
Vrbo Mostly whole homes and cabins, often the same ones as Airbnb The total with taxes and fees, not the nightly rate
A local reservation service Gästehaus Schmidt, Absolute Charm and Stay Texas, all with offices on Main Street Cabins that never reach the big sites, like Palo Alto Creek Farm
The cabin’s own site Places like Cotton Gin Village and Barons CreekSide Cancellation rules. Cotton Gin Village charges the full stay inside 10 days.

Compare more Fredericksburg cabins on Vrbo. Match the unit name, address and tub type across sites before comparing the full price.

Check the permit and the tax

Inside city limits, the city requires a short-term rental permit for any stay under 30 days, per the City of Fredericksburg. Cabins in the ETJ, the band of land just outside city limits, need no city permit. Since January 1, 2024, city rules cap a rental at 12 guests, with one parking space per bedroom.

If a cabin is inside city limits, ask the host for its city permit number. Hosts need one to rent legally.

Plan on 13% hotel tax for any stay under 30 days anywhere in Gillespie County. That’s the 6% state tax plus 7% for the city or the county. A $250 night comes to about $282.50 before cleaning and service fees.

Weighing Fredericksburg against the rest of Texas? Our best cabins in Texas guide covers the whole state.

When to Book a Fredericksburg Cabin

April is the busiest month and January is the quietest. Visit Fredericksburg’s 2025 marketing plan put April hotel occupancy at 68.2%, at $158.55 a night. January came in at 43.2% and $108.89.

Cabins fill first on these dates. Book them as soon as you know you’re going.

Event Dates Why it matters
Trade Days Weekend of the third Saturday each month. Next up October 16 to 18, November 20 to 22 and December 18 to 20, 2026. Big crowds at the market on Sunday Farms Lane
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest October 22 to 25, 2026 The Grand Tasting fills the Marktplatz on October 24
Trade Days after Thanksgiving November 27 to 29, 2026 A special weekend on top of the monthly one
Christmas season Thanksgiving week into early January. The Light the Night parade is December 4, 2026. Lights on the Marktplatz every night
Spring break Mid-March. Austin ISD’s is March 15 to 19, 2027. Families from Austin and San Antonio
Wildflowers Mid-March to mid-May Peak spring weekends
Peach season Mid-May to mid-August Weekend crowds at the orchards
Oktoberfest First weekend of October. It ran October 2 to 4 in 2026. Downtown fills for three days

Want a better rate? Go Sunday through Thursday. Visit Fredericksburg says that’s when lodging costs the least. Expect two-night minimums on weekends at many cabins, including Settlers Crossing, Palo Alto Creek Farm and the Manor Haus at Messina Hof.

Getting to dinner and back

If you stay downtown, walk. If you stay out of town, park in town for free during the day. The Visitor Center at 302 E. Austin St. has 120 free spaces. Overnight parking on the street isn’t allowed. Drinking at dinner? Take a ride both ways and leave the car at the cabin.

Wine day? The 290 Wine Shuttle picks up at Inn on Barons Creek, 308 S. Washington St., and runs a hop-on, hop-off loop of about 15 stops. A pass is about $49.99, with tasting fees extra.

Heading out for the weekend? Our 48 Hours in the Hill Country collection plans the rest of the trip.

For a day with a driver, compare the Fredericksburg wine tour on GetYourGuide with the three-winery tour with lunch on Viator. Confirm the meeting point; a cabin booking does not include pickup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you walk to Main Street from a cabin in Fredericksburg?

Yes, from a few. Maria's Suite at Austin Street Retreat is an 1867 log cabin 0.4 miles from the Marktplatz, about a 10-minute walk. Town Creek Cabin's listing puts it within a 5-minute walk. Most cabins sit 1.6 to 17.4 miles out. For more in-town choices, call Gästehaus Schmidt, Absolute Charm or Stay Texas. All three have offices on Main Street.

Where is the best place to stay in Fredericksburg, TX?

Stay in the historic district if you want to walk to shops and dinner. Stay 2 to 6 miles out if you want land, a fireplace and a quick drive to town. Stay on US 290 East if wineries are the point of the trip. For privacy, head north on Ranch Road 965 toward Enchanted Rock.

Which cabins in Fredericksburg have a private hot tub?

The Martinsburg in Stonewall has a private outdoor hot tub at all six cabins, 21 minutes from Main Street. The Outpost has a private tub that seats six. At Onera, the Quonset, the Spiral and some other units list a private hot tub. At Barons CreekSide, only Küssnacht, the Hilltop Chalet and the Mesquite Farmhouse have outdoor hot tubs.

Do Airbnbs in Fredericksburg need a permit?

Inside city limits, yes. The City of Fredericksburg requires a short-term rental permit for any stay under 30 days. Rentals in the ETJ, the band just outside city limits, don't need a city permit. Either way, you'll pay 13% hotel tax on stays under 30 days anywhere in Gillespie County.

How much does a cabin in Fredericksburg cost?

AirDNA put the average Fredericksburg rental at $328 a night for the year ending in September 2026. Most cabins for two on our list post about $125 to $390 a night. Town Creek Cabin starts near $92 on slow dates. Barons CreekSide's Swiss cabins average $230 to $330. Add 13% hotel tax, plus any cleaning or service fee.

When is the cheapest time to rent a cabin in Fredericksburg?

January is the slowest month. Visit Fredericksburg's 2025 marketing plan put January hotel occupancy at 43.2%, with an average rate of $108.89. Sunday through Thursday nights cost less all year. If price matters most, skip Trade Days weekends, the Food & Wine Fest in late October and the Christmas season.

Are there pet-friendly cabins in Fredericksburg?

Yes. The Martinsburg and The Outpost each allow up to two dogs. Walnut Canyon Cabins takes pets in five of its seven cabins. Barons CreekSide allows pets in Grindelwald, Küssnacht and its family homes for $30 per pet a night. Austin Street Retreat takes one dog up to 20 pounds. Cotton Gin Village and Palo Alto Creek Farm don't allow pets.

Can you stay at a winery in Fredericksburg?

Yes. Messina Hof rents four cottages on its winery grounds on US 290, with breakfast and sparkling wine included. Mendelbaum Cellars rents six cabins and two lofts by its tasting room. Becker Vineyards does not offer overnight stays . Vineyard Trail Cottages and The Martinsburg sit a short walk from tasting rooms.

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