[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bab Al Shams | Pet-friendly | Great Backyard Vacation home in Fredericksburg with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101951200/101951165/7cc3800a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101951200/101951165/d4d9af82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101951200/101951165/0eaebd99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101951200/101951165/dba6ce28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101951200/101951165/f5ced0c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Fredericksburg, TX, Bab Al Shams is a modern ranch-style home offering a peaceful retreat for up to 6 guests. Unwind in the cozy living room or around the fire pit in the fenced backyard with outdoor seating and a propane grill. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bab Al Shams | Pet-friendly | Great Backyard Relax and settle in to this newly renovated modern, ranch style home in the heart of Fredericksburg, TX. Your hosts, Emily and Craig, are an expat couple who have lived across the world for more that 10 years and who love to travel, but who fell in love with the charm of Fredericksburg after visiting and wanting to own slice of Texas. As homage to where they reside, Bab Al Shams translates to “Gateway to the Sun.” Appropriately named, this calming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat offers a beautifully appointed open concept living space and accommodates up to 6 guests, perfect for a weekend getaway with friends and family. Unwind in the cozy living room, prepare a delicious meal in the well stocked kitchen, or spend time relaxing in the back yard around the fire pit. LOCATION – 7 blocks North of Main Street HOSTS – Home to Yourselves SLEEPS – Up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms; 2 king bedrooms & 1 bedroom with twin bunkbeds BATH – 2 full en suite baths; one en suite bath with a walk-in shower & an en suite bath also accessible from the hallway with a tub/ shower & double vanity KITCHEN – Fully equipped kitchen with a Keurig coffeemaker BREAKFAST – No breakfast provided AMENITIES – Smart TV, WiFi, wine fridge, washer/dryer, sound machines, fenced backyard with a propane fire pit, outdoor seating & a propane grill PETS – YES (Dogs only, limit 1) CHILDREN – YES SMOKING – OUTSIDE ONLY WIFI – YES 1 dog is allowed but there is an additional pet fee of $38/dog/night (before tax). Please bring a crate for your dog and crate him or her in your absence from the house, do not allow the dog on furniture or beds, and pick up and properly dispose of its waste. If these rules are not followed, there will be an additional $200 charge added to your reservation. 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 outdoor 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78570000/78562200/78562123/58eea89a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Star Guest House | Pet-friendly | Close to Main Fredericksburg Historic District - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=78562123&PinnedHotelID=78562123&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55180000/55174700/55174612/27a83ed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Green Pony | Pet-friendly Fredericksburg - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 19 reviews CA $176 CA $594 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=55174612&PinnedHotelID=55174612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33277900/33277900/42a28412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Block to Nimitz Museum, 2-3 Blocks to Downtown, Restaurants Fredericksburg Historic District - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 97 reviews CA $215 CA $492 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=33277900&PinnedHotelID=33277900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95210000/95203800/95203773/f9c8c5bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Texana-Firepit-6 Blocks to Main Street Fredericksburg - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $260 CA $557 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=95203773&PinnedHotelID=95203773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90840000/90834400/90834308/3269ad09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Abode | Minutes to Main St! 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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 8056002144 ### Property is also known as 818715 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.28674%2C-98.87399&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EEfLc3-idiO9-GRde0VnNeqmwu8=) Fredericksburg, TX #### What's nearby - St. Mary's Catholic Church - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Fredericksburg Winery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Enchanted Rock Fissure - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Rockbox Theater - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - National Museum of the Pacific War - 3 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hill & Vine - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hondo's On Main - ‬16 min walk - ‪Clear River Ice Cream Bakery Deli - ‬3 min drive - ‪Friedhelm's Bavarian Inn and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Old German Bakery & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bab Al Shams | Pet-friendly | Great Backyard pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Bab Al Shams | Pet-friendly | Great Backyard? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bab Al Shams | Pet-friendly | Great Backyard? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Bab Al Shams | Pet-friendly | Great Backyard located? > Situated in Fredericksburg, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Street, Pioneer Museum, and Artisans At Rocky Hill. Fredericksburg Winery and Marktplatz von Fredericksburg are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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