Description:
This completely restored air conditioned 2-bedroom 2-bathroom 1869 "steamboat gothic" cottage was built by John Fauth, a master carpenter from Bavaria who made barrels, carriages, caskets, & furniture. He put his best craftmanship in his own home which he built by hand over a period of 10 years. He was so proud that he carved his initial on the side of the classic fireplace mantel in the Texas room. The parlor is highlighted by a parquet floor featuring long-leaf pine, black walnut, and oak in an original design. The vaulted pressed-tin ceiling with decorative lighting in the kitchen, Elmira stove, and kitchen fireplace provide comfort and relaxation for you after you return from shoping for antiques and visiting the sites of the location of the first battle of the Texas revolution against Mexico.
The cottage is the third oldest residential structure in Gonzales and the 2nd oldest that is still occupied. Ceiling fans cool the front porch and back porch. The entire private cottage is yours!
Gonzales was founded in the frontier of gentle rolling hills west of the Colorado river in 1825 and named for the governor of the Mexican states of Coahuila and Texas. It was the capital of the colony founded by Empresario Green DeWitt and brave German, Czech, & Polish immigrants. Within a year, Commanche and Wichita Indians burned the town and killed a settler. In order to protect the citizens, the Mexican govenor sent a 6-pound cannon to Gonzales in 1831. After Santa Anna became dictator of Mexico in 1835, he wanted the cannon back from the insurgent "Texians." Gen. Santa Anna sent his brother an a small group of soldiers to reclaim it. The cannon was quickly buried in a peach orchard. The next morning, 18 Gonzalians ambushed and defeated the group of 100 dragoons on the east bank of the Guadelupe River about 10 miles southeast of town. The battle cry for this "first shot of the Texas revolution" was "Come and Take IT!" A year later, Santa Anna did just that when he returned to the Alamo with an army of thousands. Thiry-two men from Gonzales died in the Alamo while fighting for their freedom. Gonzales was the only town that responded to Col. Travis' frantic plea for re-enforcements. A few days later, the only survivors, Susanna Dickinson and her infant daughter sadly returned to their home in Gonzales.
Most Romantic Room:
The Texas Room invites you to soak in a whirlpool bath for two and then snuggle down in a queen size bed before a cozy fire. Enjoy the Texas antiques that tastefully furnish the room. Beautifully hand-carved door and window frames soar to the 15' coffered ceiling with a replica 1885 Hunter Fan.
Type of Accommodation
guest house
Features
Clientele:
Adults-only
Room Features:
All rooms air-conditioned All rooms with baths
Wedding Facilities:
The beautiful parlour with parquet floor and coffered ceiling is a perfect spot for a small wedding or a renewal of vows. The full kitchen has a dining table for 8-10 persons in front of a beautiful fireplace and raised hearth. The kitchen ceiling is 24' high and features hand-hewn long-leaf pine beams and decorative lighting.
The kitchen cabinets are made from 160 year old wood that was initially in a work shop behind the cottage.
Special Packages
Honeymooners Special - one week ( 7 nights): $ 800.00
Number of guest rooms
2
Credit cards accepted
Yes
Rates per room, per day
US$101-$200
Restrictions:
Cancellation Policy
Reservation Deposit Required: Last two days of your stay with us.
Minimum Stay Policy
One day.
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