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The Cottage on Main

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioning
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  • Outdoor Space
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  • Free WiFi
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Brenham, TX
  • Popular LocationBrenham Heritage Museum4 min walk
  • Popular Location4 Star Brenham5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Bell Creameries2 min drive
  • AirportHouston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental)81 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Charming home and very communicative and helpful host!
Katie M.
Mar 12, 2024

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cottage on Main

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. Our cottage is less than five minutes away from our famous and delicious Blue Bell Creamery. It is walking distance to Downtown Brenham. With the close proximity to downtown and location on Main Street, some traffic noise may be expected.

The space
Our home was recently renovated having taken old features to create a newly unique look. Original hardwood floors. Old shiplap from home was used in dining room and bathroom creating a really neat, meaningful look. Bertazzoni appliances for a great cooking experience. Walk-in closets. Bath has marble flooring, marble/tile rain shower with bench. Fenced backyard with matured trees.

Guest access
Walking distance from Downtown Brenham where you can finds shops, restaurants and local festivities.

Property manager

Ross Steffenauer

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Brenham

Located in Brenham, this cottage is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Toubin Park and Hattie Powers Park, while Brenham Heritage Museum and 4 Star Brenham are cultural highlights. The Book Nook and Blue Bell Creameries are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Brenham Heritage Museum - 4 min walk
  • 4 Star Brenham - 5 min walk
  • Toubin Park - 7 min walk
  • The Book Nook - 8 min walk
  • Blue Bell Creameries - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • College Station, TX (CLL-Easterwood) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bell Creameries - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brazos Valley Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Daisy's Mexican Food & Trtllr - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage on Main pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage on Main?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage on Main?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage on Main located?

Located in the heart of Brenham, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Brenham Heritage Museum, 4 Star Brenham, and Toubin Park. The Book Nook and Unity Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Came in for a wedding
We hav a great time, and close to downtown attractions
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little bungalow!
4 adults attending a wedding in Brenham - pleasantly surprised with the sweet little town and the location of the home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Stay
Everything was perfect. We were able to walk to all of the shops in the historic downtown area and to several fabulous restaurants. It was also super convenient for the Blue Bell Fun Run! It was very clean and cozy with all the amenities we needed! We would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home
Charming home and very communicative and helpful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in Brenham
This little cottage was perfect…so clean, great location and had everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie a., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal getaway
The house is very nice and within easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants. The hosts were very friendly and the check in process was smooth. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Clean, well kept, charming, great kitchen and bath, comfy beds. Nice porch with fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Munch-oes Bakery L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great place to stay and super clean! We will stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big space, great location
The house was large and clean, located just blocks from downtown Brenham. (2 blocks from the Heritage museum!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and so convenient!
We loved our stay! Such and cute place with a convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
We had a wonder time in Brenham. Cottage was perfect, it was cute, clean and cozy. We were within walking distance of beautiful downtown Brenham. Had a great time, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Trisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in Brenham
The house is great. There were some things left from the last visitors that made it seem the cleaning crew didn't do a good job. The coffee pot situation was not good. Overall my sister and I had fun and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brenham charm
Comfortable stay with convenience. A very good peaceful option when visiting with your students at A&M. Great Italian restaurant across the street that is popular.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good property
My biggest issue was No Coffee Pot. Needs a Keurig with K-cups or Mr. Coffee. We had to go to McDonald’s for coffee in the mornings. :(
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Friends
It was the perfect little house for our group of girlfriends shopping at Round Top. The price was great and there are lots of amenities in Brenham. Well worth the short drive to Round Top.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Convenient Location with Comfy Accommodations
Very comfortable stay. The heating/cooling was nice. The water pressure was good. The furniture and beds were comfy. The place was nicely decorated and had modern conveniences. Initially, we had an issue with the keypad on the deadbolt but Ross, the owner, was very quick to respond and get a key to us in a matter of minutes. The communication was very courteous and a solution to the issue was resolved. As a result, our stay in Brenham was wonderful and we all enjoyed our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our wedding stay
Our youngest brother was getting married and this was a great location 12 minutes from the venue!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vintage Charm
This cottage was PERFECT for our stay. The home was comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and cozy. As another reviewer mentioned before my stay, the area does look slightly questionable but you need to remember you’re staying in a town full of history and older structures. We felt safe the entire time and enjoyed all of Brenham we could soak up in the small about of time we had. Ross is easily accessible and responsive when needed. Looking forward to our next trip to Brenham and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Careen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Everything was perfect! My only disappointment was that there were no rocking chairs on the porch like the listing picture shows.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Good! Loved Brenham. Drove to Roundtop. House was very nice.
Only a couple o negative comments. Need regular coffee service! Mr. Coffee please w real coffee!!! More dishes, or even paper , dishwasher coming out from cabinet. Not. Mounted properly and finished.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Cottage for Girl's Getaway
It is obvious that a great deal of time and attention was put into this lovely remodel. I've stayed at several VRBO properties and this is the first that was better than the photos! From the walk-in shower to the beautiful kitchen, the function and aesthetics were spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francisco M., Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home in a Great Location
Upon arriving at the house, my first impression of the area was not great. The storefront across the street was not the prettiest and looked a little rundown. I'm not going to lie, I was a little disappointed at that exact moment, and maybe a little worried. All of that changed throughout the course of our stay. When we entered the home, it was very neat and clean. The house is beautifully remodeled. My wife fell in love with the bathroom and she's saying she would love something similar in our home. The home was the perfect size for our family of four. We enjoyed every bit of it. I liked that we could park our vehicle inside a private, gated area as one of the streets you're on can get busy. The location is amazing. You're walking distance from downtown Brenham or a VERY short drive if you prefer. You have two restaurants (Italian & Mexican) literally right across the street. Although we didn't try the Mexican restaurant, we can say the Italian restaurant was great! You are only 1.5 miles from the Blue Blue Creamery! We also visited different areas just outside of Brenham and it never felt like we had to travel far. And you also have the bigger box stores not far from you, if you can't find what you're looking for in old, downtown Brenham. The communication with the owners was outstanding! We appreciate that so much. We were very satisfied with our stay here! It helped make our last-minute trip to Brenham a really nice one. Thank you so much for letting us stay here during our Easter weekend! A few recommendations for the owners that I would suggest: 1) More cookware and cooking utensils. We actually bought some cooking utensils that we needed and left them there. :) 2) Blackout curtains. There is a lot of light coming in from the porch lights and street lights. Some for the doors leading from the master bedroom to the living room would be great to block the porch light that hits the bed directly. 3) The beds are really loud. I don't know if it's because they're new or something else, but every time we turned it was loud. 4) A lock for the back door as you have in the front. On a rainy day, having to walk around the house to unlock the front door, to come through the house to unlock the back door can be cumbersome. It would be nice to have quicker access when you're parked in the back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022