Pioneer Log Cabin An 1865 cabin, home to four generations

$206-309/night
3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • Sleeps 3-6
Allows pets Fireplace (more...)

A cabin that raised four generations of the same Texas family has earned the right to be called home. Dating to around 1865, the Pioneer Log Cabin is a beautifully preserved log-and-rock cottage — part of a remarkable collection of historic buildings that, for a century and more, sheltered one Texas family through four generations. You can feel that continuity in the place. It's not a house decorated to look old; it's a house that actually is, kept and cared for so its timber, stone, and character came through intact.

Two bedrooms sleep three inside a cottage that's snug and genuine, the log-and-rock construction giving it a steadiness you don't find in anything new. The restoration added the comforts you'd want and left the history where it belongs, so the stay feels easy without feeling modern. It's the kind of place that quiets you down almost as soon as you walk in.

Outside, the grounds carry on the way this country used to — open, unhurried, and alive. Friendly farm animals graze the property, and the wildlife keeps its own calendar: deer at dawn and dusk, birds working the fields. Mornings are slow here on purpose; nights are dark and full of stars. And because four generations leave a lot of story behind, our Fredericksburg AI Historical Guide can tell you about the family that called this cabin home — before you arrive and once you're here.

Cancellation Policy: Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Rates vary by season and demand, and the best prices are usually midweek and off-season. A 2-night minimum applies year-round, with a 3-night minimum on select holidays and event weekends. Cleaning and applicable taxes are added at checkout, and your full total is always shown before you confirm — no surprises.

Backroads Hill Country has managed vacation properties across the Texas Hill Country since 2001. We're a local, family-run team, and the phone always goes to a real person who knows these roads, these towns, and these houses. We look after every property ourselves and care as much about your stay being right as you do — no call center three states away, just neighbors who love this corner of Texas and want you to love it too. If you need anything before or during your stay, we're close by and easy to reach.

Fredericksburg, Texas

Property Type Guest House
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In Lockbox
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 6
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 21
  • Pets welcome
Setting & View
  • Rural
General
  • Fireplace
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Hot Water
  • Private Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Firewood Provided
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance
  • Body Soap
  • Shower Gel
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Freezer
  • Dining Table
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Coffee
Bathrooms 1 Bath
  • Bathroom – Shower, Toilet
Sleeping Arrangements 3 Bedrooms, sleeps 3-6
  • Primary – 1 Queen Bed
  • Secondary – 1 Queen Bed
  • Bedroom – 1 Queen Bed
Entertainment
  • Television
  • Satellite/Cable
Family
  • Fireplace Guards
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
Vehicles
  • Free Parking
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Attractions
  • Museums
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Paddle Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Smoke Detector
Check Out Tasks
  • Turn Things Off
  • Lock Up
  • Gather Towels
  • Remove Leftover Food & Drinks
  • Remove Personal Items
Accessibility
  • Single Level Home