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The Franklin: Fayette County Favorite

La Grange, TX, United States
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About

The Franklin offers discerning guests a luxurious place to unwind while experiencing historic features of a Victorian home circa 1904. 1 min walk to Fayette County Courthouse 15 min drive to Round Top 1 min drive to Ice Plant Wedding Venue 15 min drive to Fayette Painted Churches 10 min drive to Thompson+Hanson Farm The Franklin is your perfect home away from home in small town Texas. Follow @thefranklinlagrange to see video tour and more about the Fayette County area.

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KEY FEATURES • 3 ample bedrooms with two king beds and 2 comfy twin beds • 2 bathrooms w large shower and antique soaking tub • 2 large living spaces • Chandelier lit dining room for six • Photo worthy kitchen with vintage Chambers Stove • Enormous laundry room with full W/D plus additional table & chairs for 4 • Breezy front porch with table / chairs for 4 • Added bonus: If you're at The Franklin during Antique Week, we offer access to locked storage in the garage for your larger treasures as well as off-street parking for multiple cars. KIND WORDS: "From the moment you walk in the door at The Franklin, you feel cared for and loved on. Susie has created and curated a home that is thoughtful, precious and a true delight." Savannah "The home was as well appointed as any 5 star hotel!! And, we can't say enough about the comfortable beds." Shannon "The soaking tub is so special and the walk in shower is roomy with piles of towels available. Lots of room to spread out and relax and many thoughtful details throughout. Susie and Nicole are pros." Marika "Host was beyond helpful and the home is BEAUTIFUL." Nayem IMPORTANT INFORMATION: A working train goes through the heart of downtown La Grange, Texas. We are unable to know in advance if and when the train will travel through so we provide fans, earplugs and noise makers for the possibility of night trains. MORE DETAILS: The Bookshelf Room offers a king bed. The Chandelier Room offers a king bed. The Pink Porch offers two twin beds. Enjoy glorious natural lighting and an original stain-glass window in the Parlor. Look for the blue light streaming in around happy hour. Pure delight. In the kitchen, you'll find an antique Parisian ice cream parlor table & chairs set and full sized fridge. While there is no dishwasher, we always supply the loveliest dish soap and cotton tea towels. In the dining room, you'll discover beautiful fine art photos plus an original oil painting by Austin artists as you gather and enjoy a meal under a large chandelier. The first bath, with antique soaking tub, is directly off the family room. The second bath, with large standing shower, is off the hall beside an enormous utility room which is the perfect spot for storing those treasures you find at Round Top. In the enormous sun-lit utility room, you'll find table and chairs for 4 people - perfect for putting on morning make-up, watercolor or cards (provided) or second designated work desk. The front porch is a wonderful place to sit and sip coffee. And the front steps are the best place to snap a cute picture of you and your people loving life. Or enjoy listening to the birds in the private, fenced backyard. The Franklin was originally owned by the first doctor in La Grange. While sitting on the large front porch, you’ll see the first library (The Judge Stiehl House built in 1852) and the famously restored, Casino Hall (built in 1881). The Franklin is just blocks from the most beautiful county courthouse (circa 1891) and town square dotted with boutiques, coffee houses and bakeries. While strolling downtown, visit the Quilt Museum and old railroad depot.

Other Details to Note

Please note, a working train goes through the heart of downtown La Grange, Texas. We are unable to know in advance if and when the train will travel through so we provide fans, earplugs and noise makers for the possibility of night trains. As well, we don’t allow children under the age of 12 for safety reasons. The Franklin is an older home, built in the early 1900’s - and as such, is not a home that we feel would be suitable for small children.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Entertainment

  • Exercise equipment

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking
  • Single level home No stairs in home

House Rules

The Franklin is in a neighborhood. Please be thoughtful about noise late at night.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

Reviews

Becky
April 2025 · Airbnb
We had a great time staying at Susie's place. We were in town for a wedding and spent the night over the weekend. Kind notes when we arrived and a bottle of rose. Wonderful hosts!
Hannah
March 2025 · Airbnb
This was our second stay. It is a lovely house, and so well appointed. We love all the thoughtful touches. The beds are comfortable and the layout works well for our group of ladies for shopping in Round Top. One suggestion: some comfortable outdoor seating on the front or back porch would be lovely to sit outside and enjoy coffee or wine. Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Kristin
March 2025 · Airbnb
How many times is too many to stay at The Franklin? Hint: We'd move in if we could! The Franklin has become a treasured home-away-from-home (sometimes twice a year!) while we stroll fields during Round Top and escape to the comfort and charm of small town Texas. If you haven't stayed at The Franklin you're in for a treat. If you have, well as they say IYKYK. We love everything about The Franklin!
Whitney
January 2025 · Airbnb
We loved our stay at the Franklin! We came to town for a creative retreat to brainstorm for our businesses and do a little Round Top shopping, and this was the perfect peaceful setting. My friend said "I have stayed at a lot of Airbnbs, and I don't think I've ever seen someone understand hospitality like this host". The water pressure was amazing, the beds were comfortable, and the thoughtful details were stand-out. It was hard to leave!
Melinda
October 2024 · Airbnb
We booked The Franklin House for a girl’s trip to Round Top and it was completely perfect! The attention to detail, decorating, and charm was off the charts. We all felt like we had stepped back in time in the most wonderful way! Already planning to stay there again next time we head to Round Top, and would highly recommend!!!
Anna
July 2024 · Airbnb
Susie’s Victorian Airbnb is beautiful and super comfortable! The photos hardly do it justice. Like the other comments said, the details are well thought through, and the airbnb truly feels like a home. The outside area is great as well. I would love to come back again!
Elizabeth
July 2024 · Airbnb
It’s a very beautiful home as well as very comfortable. The beds are especially comfy. I enjoyed using an old style percolating coffee maker and sitting on the front porch and drinking coffee and listening to the cicadas. Note: there is no TV, but that was fine by me and my dad.
Gary
April 2024 · Airbnb
Beautifully done period home in la grange super nice and well appointed - stayed for the ms150- location was great while vintage it has all the comforts of home - great shower with awesome water pressure - perfect after a 100 miles on a bike. Very nice place
Savannah
January 2024 · Airbnb
From the moment you walk in the door at the Franklin, you feel cared for and loved on. Susie has created and curated a home that is thoughtful, precious and a true delight. A person who loves people and hospitality dreamed up this space. The beds are incredibly comfortable. Every detail has been checked off down to a noise machine in the bathrooms and a tiny dish of birthday candles in the kitchen. There are so many little surprises in the Franklin that you’ll just have to go yourself to experience it! I cannot wait to come back some day!
Elizabeth
May 2023 · Airbnb
We loved The Franklin! We were in town for the MS150 and it was the perfect place to relax and recover from a crazy event weekend. We will definitely be booking again for next year’s event!

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