Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace

Q: Is Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Q: Where is Moonrise Retreat, a taste of hill country beauty and peace located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Rockbox Theater, Enchanted Rock Fissure, and Main Street. Das Peach Haus and Cross Mountain Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Richard Joseph K.

Feb 6, 2025

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

Vacation

Relaxing stay for my family

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mar 6, 2013

This place was great!!!

Had a wonderful time and we are planning our next trip. Great views from the cabin and plenty of wildlife.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Jun 5, 2014

EXCELLENT!!

Best vacation rental ever! So much better than a hotel and a great price! Tons of breakfast food/drinks. Comfortable beds, beautiful views, fire pit and only 3 miles from downtown Fredericksburg! Fantastic!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn P.

Jan 4, 2015

Perfect Little Getaway!!

My friends/coworkers and I had a fabulous time at this property. It was very accommodating and perfect for our weekend getaway! The owners were very helpful with local recommendations for food and wineries. We had a blast sitting by the fire pit and loved the closeness of the property to the city. We will definitely be visiting again! Thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Jun 10, 2023

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

Perfect!

Everything was as advertised and better. House was clean, comfortable and had everything needed. Spent most of our time in the evenings grilling and around the fire pit.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

Oct 1, 2020

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

Wonderful stay

We absolutely loved the house, and our family had a wonderful time. The house was extremely clean and roomy, with everything we needed to have a great time. We enjoyed the views from the deck and having a relaxing cup of coffee on the patio while taking in the sunrise over the hills. The stargazing at night was also fantastic. In addition we got to "meet" the horses and chickens that live nearby. This was a fun, super relaxing place to stay, and the owners were friendly and very accommodating. We look forward to coming back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

Dec 27, 2018

A wonderful escape from city life

Moonrise retreat was amazing. The views, the night sky, the clean air, the hot tub and fire pit... everything is working for this place. The interior is roomy, cozy, and comfortable. The owners are helpful, friendly, and responsive. We had one little issue (that we caused without knowing) and within minutes they solved it for us. We would love to go again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Austin, TX

Jun 5, 2013

Great Location, Quiet, Perfect Amenities

This was the perfect size guest house/cottage for the first night 4 of us & second night 2 of us. There are 2 big bedrooms upstairs which share a bathroom with a jacuzzi tub & sitting area, breakfast, nook, kitchen & bathroom with shower down stairs. There is a great patio both up & downstairs. We grilled one night & went to town the next... It's a 10 min (max) drive to town. I'd definitely recommend this place to a friend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel A.

Oct 5, 2017

Serene yet very close to town

My family loved this property. You get to see farm animals, the horses are very friendly, and though it feels you are away from it all, Fredericksburg is 10 mins. away with very direct access. The fridge is stocked with everything you need for breakfast (eggs, milk, bacon, even OJ) and you can tell Laura and Daniel keep the house neat, we didn't see any bugs inside despite being in a ranch. Definitely recommend it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Robert Dirk V.

Sep 26, 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

No hot tub or working water

I have never had a bad experience at a VRBO or B&B but I guess there is a first time for everything. Major amenities which were key to my selection were missing or unusable (hot tub and fire pit) and I was not notified until arrival. Fire ban prevented use of the fire pit but having the common courtesy to notify me at time of booking would have been nice. Additionally, if I’d know there was no hot tub I would have asked for a refund and found another place. Simple as that. Instead I found out on arrival. Further, the cleanliness was subpar (dog pee stains in the upstairs hallways). The property was hodgepodge and rundown for my standards (holes in walls, fixtures ill-installed, curtain holdbacks hanging out of the wall barely attached, etc). Functionality was lacking (low water pressure and a sulphur/sewage smell in the downstairs bedroom shower). In fact we couldn’t even fill the jacuzzi tub half way after 45 mins because the water pressure was so bad. And on Sunday morning while my wife was mid-shower the water stopped working entirely. That’s right—we lacked basic services Sunday morning as we were trying to get ready for Church. I contacted the owner at this point and they did restore water by the time we returned but it’s just not acceptable especially combined with everything else. One or two of these things happen and your shrug your shoulder but paying this much a night for a place so defunct and rundown is simply not ok. Upon return I notified the owner of my complaints thinking the honest criticism would be appreciated and give them an opportunity to rectify several fixable issues. Sadly, it was not. She took my critique personally and told me I was the “second worst guest” they have ever hosted... An almost humorous label since this title is entirely because of my post-stay feedback and had nothing to do with my actual vacation. It’s classic victim blaming... I payed a premium for a subpar rental lacking advertised amenities and had major unjustifiable issues but in her mind I’m the problem in this equation. Not the missing hot tub or the lack of water but my attitude is at fault. Pretty funny how oblivious some people are to reality. To be fair she made some trivial attempts to rectify the hot tub and water problem but when you have so many surprises and issues it becomes an insufficient gesture.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Nov 6, 2022

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

Beautiful Moonrise Retreat!

This beautiful home is aptly named. We watched the moon rise dramatically one night and saw a beautiful sunrise the next morning. So convenient to Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock and so clean and comfortable. This was our second time to stay here--and it will not be our last!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

Mar 27, 2022

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Anniversary get away with best friends!

A beautiful, quiet place to enjoy sitting outdoors. A perfect place to relax as a couple or with others. A little disappointed that Mother Nature didn’t allow us to enjoy a fire in the fire ring but the rules are the rules! Very clean, and comfortable! Watching the wildlife across the fence and the of the sunrise and sunset amazing! We chose not to try out the hot tub but it did look very tempting. Would definitely recommend and stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Nov 8, 2021

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

Beautiful home in the country

What a lovely place to look at the stars and see a beautiful sunrise. It’s only a short jaunt to the historical district in Fredericksburg and Enchanted Rock. And those big beds are so comfortable! We enjoyed grilling, hanging out on the back patio, and relaxing in the hot tub. I have already made a reservation for next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Sep 20, 2021

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

Peaceful wine country weekend

My family stayed here for a cousins wedding weekend. The property was lovely and peaceful. They even allowed me to bring my elderly dog, which was a wonderful last trip for her. I recommend this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Aug 8, 2021

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

Great place and location

The house is exactly as it appears online. The location is very rural, although it’s on 9 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. Deer and cattle all around, fireflies at night, and no road noise! Perfect place for 6 friends to catch up and use as home base for winery tours.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashton C.

Jul 25, 2021

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

Girl’s Weekend

Great for girls trip weekend! Super close to town, and plenty of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Jun 22, 2021

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Moonrise Retreat-Fantastic Time with Family

My 3 grown daughters and I truly enjoyed our time at the Moonrise Retreat. The house was amazing, the view from both the lower and upper decks was fantastic, and the distance from Fredricksburg was perfect (3-4 miles). I would encourage anyone who needs a relaxing. break from the craziness of life to stay, relax and unwind at this beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret L.

May 11, 2021

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

Great place to stay outside of town

This was a perfect place for a couple's getaway to the Fredericksburg area. We had only 2 couples, but could have easily had another couple stay with us at this property...it was very roomy. We loved sitting on the back porch and drinking coffee or relaxing in the evenings. The hot tub was great, and the fire pit was awesome. The beds were super comfy, and the house had all the extra touches that make a vacation rental really great. And it was so quiet out there! It was wonderful to come back to that quiet after spending the days in the busy main Street area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Jan 3, 2021

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

Cozy and relaxing

Lovely house and very comfortable. Very cozy beds with great bedding. The country view was charming with animals always in sight

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry E L.

Jun 24, 2020

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We enjoyed our stay very much.

Very nice and helpful

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Jan 7, 2020

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

Wonderful!

We really enjoyed our stay and Laura was very helpful and nice! The beds were super comfortable and the kids loved the animals. We would love to stay here again. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Dec 8, 2019

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

Beautiful house and perfect location.

Such a great time. Beautiful house and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Jul 22, 2019

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful house, out in the country, which was perfect for our group! We enjoyed our stay so much. Very comfy beds and the softest sheets I've ever slept on.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jane p.

Apr 24, 2019

Perfect location

Great property and view! Accommodations were excellent and thoroughly enjoyed hot tub , grill and fire pit! The dogs enjoyed themselves too! We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona T.

Jan 25, 2019

Fantastic house and location, and a great host!

Five friends and I stayed at Moonrise retreat for a long weekend, and we loved it! The location out in the country was just what we wanted and we loved all the animals around. The house itself was also very nice and very clean, and all the beds were comfortable. Laurie was fabulous and very easy to communicate with both before, during, and after the weekend. I accidentally left an item at the house and she has been very helpful in coordinating to get it back. Between the great house and the great host, I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a quiet house within a quick drive of Fredericksburg!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

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