Luxury Lodging, Antiques, Christmas & Gifts where Texas history started

Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this house rental

Nestled in Gonzales, this lovely house for $435 per night is a great choice for your next trip. The glorious rooms of this 100 year-old mansion are furnished with fine 19th century american furnishings and decorative accessories from the around the world. Shop the first floor of this 1914 historic property filled with extraordinary antiques, christmas and gifts before retreating to your private spaces furnished and decorated entirely in period antiques. Revive your spirits in a steaming tub of healing salts and soak before you slip into luxurious linens on the immense antique beds of the second and third floors. The new orleans room is a luxurious space with a private bath featuring an oversized marble-tiled shower and a magnificent antique mahogany queen-sized bed. The bed, a masterpiece of american furniture-making, was created in the 1850s for the new orleans market and is signed by its maker, charles lee. The dream-weaver mattress was specially made to fit the over-queen sized proportions. Adjoining the new orleans room, the veranda room is a massive bedroom featuring a plantation made full-tester bed and a cannon ball bed, both from the 1840's. The full tester, of rattle and snap plantation provenance, retains it beautifully-restored silk canopy. The plantation room is a spacious room with a romantically silk-draped half-tester bed of near queen proportions. Adjacent access to the master bath, complete with the original, oversized soaking tub and illuminated by a crystal chandelier make the plantation room a favorite with guests. The third floor loft apartment is a beautiful open space with a studio kitchen and full bath. The loft features a dining area, office and reading space, and sleeps up to four. It is a comfortable space with amazing views of downtown. The entire house is equipped with wireless internet. Cable tv is provided in the rooms, and in the breakfast room at the center of the second floor. An ingenious redesign of the original linen closet now conceals a breakfast and wine bar, complete with coffee maker, microwave, fridge and flat screen tv. The comfortable seating of the spacious porches and courtyards are the perfect places to relax and watch the world drift by.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden

Map of Gonzales, TX

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(7 Reviews)
5.0
May 2023
Great place, lots of history and convenient to downtown. Candace was awesome.
5.0
Apr 2021
Historic property with well-furnished rooms and welcoming hosts - too short a visit, so we'll need to come back soon !
5.0
Mar 2021
Historic Gonzales Welcome Home
Historic Gonzales Welcome Home
Historic property with well-furnished rooms and welcoming hosts - too short a visit, so we'll need to come back soon !
5.0
Aug 2019
Really cool historic house above an antique shop. The house was really spacious and great for facilitating my extended family, who had plenty of sleeping options. Rita, the property manager, was amazing. She gave us really good food recommendations as well as good company when we arrived.
5.0
Aug 2019
Great place to experience small town Texas
Great place to experience small town Texas
Really cool historic house above an antique shop. The house was really spacious and great for facilitating my extended family, who had plenty of sleeping options. Rita, the property manager, was amazing. She gave us really good food recommendations as well as good company when we arrived.
5.0
Nov 2014
When you arrive at Laurel Ridge Inn, you do NOT feel like a visitor, but like a long lost friend, or relative, greeted warmly (but not effusively). Wrapped in the coziness of your arrival, you are escorted upstairs to your "home away" (truly!!) experience. Perhaps a home to which you are accustomed, or perhaps to home to which you aspire: Antique beds and exquisite accommodations. Barbara and her team treat you to a stay filled with attention to detail, and helpful information about the area. Whether you are visiting Gonzales for business or for pleasure, be sure to list Laurel Ridge at the top of your "must stay" destinations.
5.0
Nov 2014
Wow! .....Just.... Wow!
Wow! .....Just.... Wow!
When you arrive at Laurel Ridge Inn, you do NOT feel like a visitor, but like a long lost friend, or relative, greeted warmly (but not effusively). Wrapped in the coziness of your arrival, you are escorted upstairs to your "home away" (truly!!) experience. Perhaps a home to which you are accustomed, or perhaps to home to which you aspire: Antique beds and exquisite accommodations. Barbara and her team treat you to a stay filled with attention to detail, and helpful information about the area. Whether you are visiting Gonzales for business or for pleasure, be sure to list Laurel Ridge at the top of your "must stay" destinations.
5.0
Oct 2014
I have been a loyal customer/fan of Laurel Ridge for the last several years now as my business frequently brings me to Gonzales. My overall impression: Laurel Ridge, Barbara (its owner) and her staff have never failed to offer anything but a stellar, top notch experience. Small-town Texas hospitality (the best kind) mixes with old world charm in a way that makes you want to kick off you shoes, relax on the veranda and soak it all in. Laurel Ridge is its own little world away from the world. A place` where you can leave the hustle and bustle of modern life behind and sink back into a calm, stress free environment, where even time seems to run a little slower. Sumptuously decorated with high quality, period appropriate antiques and beds piled high with luxurious linens, you'll feel that you've traveled back to a world where quality and good taste mattered. High end soaps and bath essentials, along with thick, plush towels, adorn the tastefully updated bathrooms, which still retain their period charm while having all the modern conveniences. Whether you've come to Gonzales for the history, the horse shows, the antiques or just to get away the big city, you couldn't find a more charming place to stay. And make sure and spend some time chatting with your host, Barbara. She's a true world citizen (a Gonzales hometown girl by birth, she spent many of her adult years living in Paris and London before returning home to open Laurel Ridge) and never ceases to charm and delight. She and her staff are as much the reason I keep returning to Laurel Ridge as is the majestic, old, historic house itself. By far, the hardest thing you'll have to do once you get to Laurel Ridge is leave.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Gonzales?

The average price for a rental in Gonzales is $81 per night. This rental is $354 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Lodging, Antiques, Christmas & Gifts where Texas history started. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Luxury Lodging, Antiques, Christmas & Gifts where Texas history started pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Luxury Lodging, Antiques, Christmas & Gifts where Texas history started?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.

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