Savannah Sikes at a historic limestone home in Fredericksburg, Texas

Short-term rentals & B&Bs

Fredericksburg short‑term rentals

From someone who grew up in the business.

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Savannah Sikes, Fredericksburg Texas REALTOR® specializing in luxury and short-term rental properties

Savannah Sikes · STR specialist

I learned this business at the reservations desk

I started working at my family's Absolute Charm B&B Reservation Service when I was 10, booking guests and learning what makes a Fredericksburg stay sell out. Today my dad and I own Bubbly, a historic B&B one block from downtown.

I've represented dozens of buyers and sellers of short-term rentals, B&Bs and investment properties, so I look at a property the way a guest and an owner would: location, the permit, the numbers and the feel of the place.

Buying an STR Running the numbers

Before you buy

Things to know

The permit

Inside Fredericksburg city limits, short-term rentals need a city permit. I verify a property’s permit status before you make an offer. STR rules

City, ETJ or county

Rules are different inside the city, in the ETJ and out in the county, and many subdivisions have their own deed restrictions. Deed restrictions

The numbers

Gross income, occupancy, cleaning, management, taxes and insurance. I help you look at real numbers, not just a pretty listing.

Location

Walking distance to Main Street, wine country on Highway 290 or a quiet ranch stay each attract different guests.

Management

Self-manage or hire a local manager. I can share who other owners use.

Selling an STR

Buyers want income history, the permit and a turnkey story. I build feature sheets that lead with what buyers care about.

This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. STR rules change, so always confirm current requirements with the City of Fredericksburg or Gillespie County.

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