The 1850 Room
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
This room is in three spaces, the bedroom is in the original fachwerk house. Exposed brick and plaster highlight the cedar trunks from which ...
This room is in three spaces, the bedroom is in the original fachwerk house. Exposed brick and plaster highlight the cedar trunks from which the entire house is built. The room features a locally made walnut bed that dates to the time the house was built, wingback chair, dresser, and flat-screen television. The adobe brick and private entrance give the room a quiet and tranquil setting.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Air conditioning - room controlled
- Pets allowed
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Linen provided
- Smoke detector
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Hannah's Room
- Free Wifi
Hanna, born to Ernst and Antoinette after their arrival in Texas, was the middle child. In her later years, she returned to care for her agi ...
Hanna, born to Ernst and Antoinette after their arrival in Texas, was the middle child. In her later years, she returned to care for her aging parents and stayed in this room. This is the largest suite in the house. There are 2 rooms adjoining, and the bathroom is in the second bedroom. Pocket doors close for privacy between the 2 rooms, although access is through the first room. There is a dressing screen you can pull across the shower for privacy while the doors are open. Each bed is a queen size, and very comfortable, with 650 thread count sheets. A small refrigerator is in the closet, which was built from the back of the stage at Gruene Hall.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Air conditioning - room controlled
- Pets allowed
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Linen provided
- Smoke detector
- Connecting rooms
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
The Founder's Room
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Bathtub & shower combination
The Founder's Room was the all-purpose room when built back in 1850. There was a sleeping room above, but access was removed during the 1876 ...
The Founder's Room was the all-purpose room when built back in 1850. There was a sleeping room above, but access was removed during the 1876 additions. A queen bed, two comfortable armchairs, flat-screen TV and bookshelf with Native American artifacts adorn this room along with exposed brick and framing. The room has a bath with a shower.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Iron
- Air conditioning - room controlled
- Pets allowed
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- High speed internet
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Sitting area
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Linen provided
- Smoke detector
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Antoinette's Room
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
Named after the original settler’s wife, Antoinette Gruene was quite a woman, and I have hoped to capture her character in the décor of this ...
Named after the original settler’s wife, Antoinette Gruene was quite a woman, and I have hoped to capture her character in the décor of this room.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Iron
- Air conditioning - room controlled
- Pets allowed
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Linen provided
- Smoke detector
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Ernst's Room
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub & shower combination
Ernst Gruene was a true Renaissance Man of the Victorian Era. Interested in all things natural, this room has the bare wood walls of the ini ...
Ernst Gruene was a true Renaissance Man of the Victorian Era. Interested in all things natural, this room has the bare wood walls of the initial construction. Native American Indian Artifacts decorate the walls of this room, and a prominent bay window enhances the structure. DISCLAIMER: The Rates for this Room Start at the Occupancy of 2 Guests using ONLY the Queen bed. Each additional Guest and/or use of Each additional bed in the room, i.e. the Twin Day Bed and Trundle Pull-out, will inquire an additional cost per night of stay.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Direct dial telephone
- Iron
- Pets allowed
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- WiFi Internet
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Sitting area
- Sofa
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Linen provided
- Smoke detector
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Reviews
Antoinette's Cottage
(10 Guest Reviews) 90 % Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 4.5
Antoinette's Cottage Information
Description
In the oldest part of the house, I have left the walls much as I found them, adding to the feeling of being in history. timber framed cedar posts and beams, infilled with adobe brick and plastered over with lime plaster is charming all by itself. The Gruene's added 3 rooms to the front of the house in high Victorian Eastlake style, with 12' ceilings, tall windows to let in lots of light, and gorgeous red pine floors, an extinct species which gives the house that Wonderful "old house smell". In the back are the workrooms of board and batten construction, but that is currently off-limits to guests. I have added a large pergola to the side of the house for the enjoyment of all guests. To my right is the parking lot for Gruene Hall, and the location for many fun runs bike races and music festivals. Beyond that is the intersection of Hunter Rd and Gruene Rd, where many other shops and restaurants are located.
The front porch is ideal for watching the world go by, visiting with friends or other guests, or just listening to the wonderful music that wafts across the street from the Gruene Grove. Surrounding me are the Gruene River Grill directly across the street and at the riverfront, The Gruene Grove, which is an outdoor bar with great music, shopping to my left and right, including our newest antique shop in the red brick which was Henry Gruene Junior's house. About 5 blocks closer to I-35 is a new shopping area with a wonderful restaurant, the Gruene Door, which features organic gourmet food. Other shops line Gruene Lake Dr.
Cleaning and safety
- Professionally cleaned
- Disinfected between stays
- Rooms sealed after cleaning
- Hand sanitizer
- Social distancing
- High-touch surfaces disinfected
- Linens washed to local guidelines
- Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
- Mattress and pillow protectors
- Washable duvet covers
- Outside air ventilation
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature checks (staff)
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Free high speed internet
- Free WiFi internet
- High speed internet
- WiFi internet
- 24 hour security
Parking
- On-site parking
- Free parking
- Off-site parking
- Limited parking
Activities and Experiences
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Bowling alley
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Fine dining
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Golf
- Golf - driving range
- Golf - miniature
- Karaoke
- Kayaking
- Art galleries & museums
- Nightclubs
- River rafting
- Scuba diving
- Shopping
- Antiques & fairs
- Walking
- Water activities
- Water-skiing
- Wine tasting
- Arts & crafts
- Cinema
- Concerts, music
- Entertainment
- Exhibition
- Family fun
- History/science museums
- Leisure park
- Murder mystery
- Pub crawl
- Watersports
- Wild life
Policies
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Check in3:00 PM 7:00 PMEarly check-in available on request
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Check out11:00 AMLate check-out available on request
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Child PolicyInfants and children welcome
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsPets by arrangement
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed