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El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite

Cabin in Fredericksburg with kitchenette and balcony

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, stereo
Interior
Exterior
Austin Street Retreat is a historic Texas treasure built of stone, timber and stucco, situated on a large double lot shaded by old growth pecan trees. Each suite features elegant decor along with a private terrace where you can unwind amidst the beauty of nature.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 460
AED 899 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

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

El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite

Things to be aware of:
*The suite only has a whirlpool tub with a handheld shower wand. There is no standup/walk-in shower.*
*Construction is occurring at the property behind this one. As a result, you might experience construction noise, particularly during day light hours on weekdays.*

The Austin Street Retreat is an authentic historic home built by European settlers well over a century ago. Restored and embellished through the decades with modern amenities, there are now five unique suites. Located one block off Main Street in Fredericksburg's National Historic District, this premier property is an authentic Texas treasure built of stone, timber and stucco. It is situated on a large double lot shaded by old growth pecan trees and perennials from the LBJ Ranch. Each suite features elegant, charming decor along with a private terrace.

The Spanish word el jefe (the boss) is a fine description of this suite. A stand alone two story suite, it is entered through a Moroccan gate into the private terrace with fountain. Downstairs is a combination bedroom/sitting room, kitchenette and powder room with electric fireplace. Upstairs is a bath “palace” with jetted tub for 2, dressing table and balconette overlooking the Retreat.

The suite uses Brooklinen sheets and towels.

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 cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

General

  • Property does not allow children

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 68 reviews
The price is AED 460
AED 899 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 8056000842

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About the neighborhood

Map
Fredricksburg, TX

What's nearby

  • St. Mary's Catholic Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fredericksburg Winery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rockbox Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Museum of the Pacific War - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Enchanted Rock Fissure - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hill & Vine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Friedhelm's Bavarian Inn and Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Old German Bakery & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hondo's On Main - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Sunrise - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite?

As of 9 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite on 10 November 2025 start from $218.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite located?

Located in Fredericksburg Historic District, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Pioneer Museum and Main Street. Artisans At Rocky Hill and Fredericksburg Winery are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

El Jefe's Casa | Extraordinary 2-story Suite Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

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

Anniversary trip

Very quite and just what was needed in our stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

TRACY G.

Lovely anniversary getaway

Had a great weekend getaway with my husband and El Jefe was perfect! Hate that you took out the wood burning fireplace but overall still 10/10.
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10/10 Excellent

Clarissa J.

Lovely Stay

We had the best time at the El Jefe suite. The bathtub was to die for and the location was perfect. 5/5 recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Anniversary trip

Wonderful cabin with jetted tub. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Nice

Perfect location and charming house.
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10/10 Excellent

Rogelio S.

We Love This Place

We stayed at El Jefe on our first anniversary in November of 2002 and we are so grateful to have recently spent our 17th anniversary at El Jefe again this past weekend. We truly love this place and it holds a special place in our heart.
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10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

El Jefe

Very nice and convenient to downtown.
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8/10 Good

Mike M.

Nice litte place

El Jefe was a charming little place that had unique features. Tucked away at the back of the property, it was pretty quiet. I wish the TV had an arm on it allowing you to view it from the bed, and the construction that began on Monday morning directly behind us was frustrating, but other than that, it was a nice getaway.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

El Jeffe

The El Jeffe was awesome. Once got onto the property it felt like being in an old village. Very cool compared to a traditional hotel or home. The room was clean and AC was cold which is a must.
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8/10 Good

Quay O.

Great Place

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8/10 Good

cara m.

Great location, Rustic and charming

We have stayed many times in Fredericksburg and chose AUSTIN St Retreat because the location is terrific. El Jefe was very comfortable however the shower nozzle was out of service so only a bath was possible. Also a table or small sofa with some brighter lighting would help. The room is very dark which is great for sleep and nice a quiet except for the construction next door on a home. We never stay on Main St due to the noise and was the reason we chose El Jefe. My husband had business that we mixed with pleasure so not having a shower for him was was a big detractor. For the price everything should be working well.
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10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

El jeffe

We had a wonderful stay. We were able to check in early which was nice because it was too cold to walk around Main Street. We also loved that you could restock your own firewood. It would have been inconvenient to have to call and wait. The fireplace was the best part of the cabin and being able to have a real fire going without having to worry about running out of wood was great. The tub was also a nice feature. The venue felt secluded even though it was conveniently located off of Main Street. The following day we were able to walk Main Street without the worry of finding parking spaces. We will definitely use your locations again when we visit Fredericksburg. Thank you... we really needed a nice retreat.
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6/10 Okay

Dianne C.

Our stay

I sh w stayed at 2 other houses on this property- I won't stay at this one again- half of the lights didn't work- the upstairs woukd not cool off- we finally decided to take the ac filter off of the unit and then it woukd finally blow some air- it was so dirty. The outside fountain was filthy and not in working order- it was at the front door. It woukd have been a nice little sitting area at front entrance but don't think it has been cleaned in I don't know when. Very disappointed- I stayed 3 nites there - very disappointed
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10/10 Excellent

Rogelio S.

We Love El Jefe

We just celebrated our 23rd anniversary by enjoying a lovely and relaxing stay at El Jefe. I believe this our fifth time staying here including our first anniversary in 2002. Thank you very much for another wonderful experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Rogelio S.

We Love El Jefe

We just celebrated our 23rd anniversary by enjoying a lovely and relaxing stay at El Jefe. I believe this our fifth time staying here including our first anniversary in 2002. Thank you very much for another wonderful experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

Adorable historic home

I loved the El Jefe cottage. Such a cute place to stay in a perfect location.
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10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Amazing

Loved our stay! The place was so unique and well-kept. Would go back again and recommend it to others!
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10/10 Excellent

Eustolia R.

Amazing expierence. .

Felt like I went back in time to simpler times. So cozy and so relaxing. Loved the house! So beautiful and the bed was so comfortable!. Recommending to everyone I know! And will definitely rent again!!
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10/10 Excellent

El Jefe

Great stay
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6/10 Okay

David W.

Left wanting more

Enjoyed the privacy that El Jefe afforded. The bed was comfortable, but the height of the bed could be difficult for some people. The tv, internet and wifi was terrible and virtually unusable. Attention to cleaning needs improvement, carpet, dusting, clean a/c filter. While the bathtub looked great, actual use was somewhat difficult. Will not return to El Jefe.
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4/10 Poor

Stephanie M.

El Jefe

I have been coming to El Jefe for 17 years and have never walked in to a mess until this last stay. The tile surrounding the tub had dried, sticky soda that had exploded on it. I have pictures if you want to look further into this. I called the management company and told them and was told they would try to send someone out. No one ever showed so my husband had to clean the sticky tile himself with a towel.
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2/10 Terrible

Deborah B., United States

El Jefe's Dec 1 - 3

We were very disappointed in the accommodations at El Jefe's. There are so many other choices in F'Burg but we have stayed at Austin Street Retreat MANY times and have a bit of nostalgia for the place. Upon arriving, the what used to be cute courtyard was messy and the fountain was full of black muck. We were looking forward to having a glass of wine in the courtyard as we have in the past, but chose to not spend any time out there. The first thing I noticed when we entered the room was the the musty (old hotel room) smell. The carpet was dirty (clearly hadn't been vacuumed). I stepped on a piece of glass (I left it on the counter in the kitchenette). Fortunately, I didn't get cut. My foot found another sharp object (a piece of broken plastic) before our stay was over. I ran a bath for myself. When I sat in the tub, I could feel the soap/bubble film above the water line, presumably left over from the last stay. It made me wonder, along with the other observations, if the room had been cleaned at all after your last guests. Rather than feeling like I had an “Austin Street Retreat” experience, I was disgusted by the room and feeling like I wasted my money. We will likely have to find another favorite place to stay on our next visit. Thank you for reading our opinion. Debi Brannan
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6/10 Okay

Charles E.

Quaint cottage

Very different type lodging. Bed is high if you have short legs or arthritis take a step so you can get into bed. Could use a good cleaning vents were very dusty. Advertised water fountain is clogged and only a trickle comes out. Bath jacuzzi is also not a choice due to it being outlined in very slippery tile, a broken hand bar and dirty water that comes out of jets.. it was private and walking distance to town..
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew E D.

Save your $ stay anywhere else!

Good afternoon, I'm responding to a solicitation of feedback after our recent visit to one of your properties. We travelled to the area for a special event and decided to splurge a little to treat ourselves. I typically try to say nothing if my comments are anything negative, but my impressions of this property were so strong I feel that you would want to know what's going on with this one. The house did NOT appear as though ANYTHING had been done to prepare for our visit aside from fresh linens and towels. There was debris , dead plants and cobwebs littering the courtyard area.The stagnate water in the malfunctioning water feature caused an infestation of mosquitoes. There was a thick layer of dust on the lights in the bathroom, several lights were burned out throughout the house. The air filter and grate covering it were FILTHY. This particular failure caused a very restless night for us as we both suffer from significant allergies. I was so disappointed as I had quite high hopes for our visit and feel like the rate we paid was not commensurate with the accommodations. The dimly lit driveway coupled with the storage facility adjacent to it made me feel like I was navigating a back alley rather than approaching a guest house. The storage facility was chocked full of mattresses etc all of which were clearly visible through the dirty windows. We've stayed at several Amazing B&B's in Fredericksburg over the years and were so underwhelmed with this one.I would strongly recommend a thorough cleanup of this property before you consider taking anyone else's hard earned money in exchange for a stay here. About the only good thing I can say is that thankfully we were only booked for one night.
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8/10 Good

Robin J.

Nice Romantic get away needs some updates

This place is very charming with the private court yard and upstairs bathroom with a nice jetted tub. It was very clean and the location quiet for the most part. There is a major lack of privacy with the front door and downstairs curtains being lace and you can see all the way to the street. It makes it hard to relax thinking everyone can see you laying in bed from outside the room! The bed is VERY high and there needs to be some kind of step stool provided to get up on it. I am 5'6 and still pulled my back trying to struggle to get in and out of bed at night. The place provides basic plates utensils, cups and wine glasses but there was no wine cork so we bought one and left it in the room for others. There is no shower provided just the tub and the hand held shower on it doesn't work. We won't be booking this place again.