• BEDROOMS: 5
  • BEDS: 7
  • BATHROOMS: 3
  • TOTAL GUESTS: 10

A historic 3-story estate with a pool, sleeps 10

Short Description

The Richland Estate is the big one — a historic Fredericksburg home rising three full stories, with four bedrooms, spacious living areas, and a pool, sleeping up to ten. It carries the allure of a bygone era in every corner, with modern comfort making it easy to actually live in. Farm animals graze the grounds, Fredericksburg's Main Street and wineries are a short drive, and Luckenbach is down the road. The place for reunions, celebrations, and the trips people remember.

Property Description

When the whole crew's coming, you want somewhere with room to spread out — and a little grandeur doesn't hurt. The Richland Estate is the big one: a historic Fredericksburg home rising three full stories within the quiet of Settlers Crossing, with four bedrooms and space enough to sleep ten. It carries the allure of a bygone era in every corner — original character, generous rooms, and the presence that only comes with age — while modern comforts make it easy to actually live in. Each floor tells a little more of the story.

This is the property built for gathering. The living areas are spacious enough that a big group can be together without being on top of each other, and private enough that everyone still gets a corner to themselves. And then there's the pool — the natural center of gravity on a warm Hill Country afternoon, where the day slows down and nobody's in a rush.

The grounds match the house. Set within Settlers Crossing, the estate looks out on the open, unhurried landscape that makes this part of Texas what it is. Friendly farm animals graze the property, and the wildlife rounds out the scene. Between the pool, the porches, and the space, there's a version of the day for everyone in your group. And for the curious ones, our Fredericksburg AI Historical Guide can walk your group through the estate's history and the wider story of Settlers Crossing.

Amenities

  • Children Welcome
    Children Welcome
  • Smoking Not Allowed
    Smoking Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible
    Wheelchair Inaccessible
  • Air Conditioning
    Air Conditioning
  • Heating
    Heating
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Living Room
    Living Room
  • Hairdryer
    Hairdryer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fridge
    Fridge
  • Stove
    Stove
  • Microwave
    Microwave
  • Spices
    Spices
  • Coffee Pot
    Coffee Pot
  • Dining Room
    Dining Room
  • Satellite TV
    Satellite TV
  • Charcoal Grill
    Charcoal Grill
  • Family
    Family
  • Romantic
    Romantic
  • Winery Tours
    Winery Tours
  • Antiquing
    Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
    Bird Watching
  • Shopping
    Shopping
  • Free Parking
    Free Parking

Unique Benefits

• Sleeps 10 across 4 bedrooms and 3 stories — the group option • Private pool • Spacious living areas for gathering • Historic character with modern comfort throughout • Great base for group day trips to town, wineries, and parks • History available through the Fredericksburg AI Historical Guide

Why this Property

The only large-group home on the property — 4 bedrooms, 3 stories, a pool, sleeps 10. The clear choice for reunions, celebrations, and groups of friends who need room to be together. A separate barn apartment adds two twin beds (with a shower and sink, but no usable toilet — those guests use the main house).

Rates & Details

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.

Location Description

Settlers Crossing is a preserved collection of historic Hill Country homes set on peaceful acreage just outside Fredericksburg, Texas. It's genuinely country here — open fields, mature oaks, farm animals, and the kind of quiet that's hard to find anymore — yet you're only a short drive from Fredericksburg's Main Street, its wineries, and the wider Hill Country. The setting is the whole appeal: history you can stay inside, and stillness you can't get in town.

About Backroads Hill Country

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.

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