Chaska House B&B / Hemingway's cottages

716 W Main St
Waxahachie Texas 75165-3240
USA

http://www.chaskabb.com

Phone: +1-972-937-3390
Fax: +1-972-937-1780
Toll-free: +1-800-931-3390

General Information

Classic architecture, period antiques, old fashioned wrap-around verandas, and tree-shaded grounds. The Chaska House celebrates the romantic turn-of-the-century Revival style and attitude. Guests enjoy large bedrooms and suites with private baths, spacious common areas, facinating collections, and an elegant breakfst served in the formal dining room.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Luxury Rooms & Suites
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 165.00 and $ 235.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 165.00 and $ 235.00
  • The rate for each additional person is between $ 25.00 and $ 50.00
  • Other Accommodations: Cottages
    Hemingway's Cottages are two one-bedroom guest suites fashioned after Ernest Hemingway's home in Key West. Private and secluded and just a few steps from The Chaska House. Both suites offer self-sufficient features including large living/dining areas, galley kitchens, TV/VCR/cable, CD sound systems and private baths with whirlpool tubs and glass showers in each room. On our web site, click on "Hemingway's" for pics & details.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Board games
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Fax Machine
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • VCR
  • Videos
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • Copier
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Telephone
  • Washer/dryer

Meals

  • A Full Southern breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 9:00 am
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon snacks & refreshments, Non-alcoholic beverage
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
  • Our signature dish is Stuffed French Toast Strata
    Sinful

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is allowed outside only (Limited to outside verandas and grounds.)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying (Age 9, Limited to Hemingway's Cottage.)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (BYOB)
  • Deposit amount required (Valid Credit Card No., Cash or Check in amount of one night's rate. Multi-room, multi-night stay requires 1/2 of total room charge.)
  • Check in time is 3:00 - 6:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 pm
  • Cancellations:
    Notice of cancellation must be received at least 5 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations without minimum notice will be charged unless room(s) are rebooked.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Conde Nast Johansens
    • Great Stays of Texas (HAT)
    • Prof. Assoc. of Innkeepers Int'l (PAII)
    • Texas Hotel & Lodging Ass'n. (TH&LA)
    • Chamber of Commerce
Discounts available:
 10%Active Military 
  Business Rates Available 
 10%Double-Your-Pleasure (2+ rooms)Minimum stay: 2 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Special Events Facility
  • Wedding/Recept. Facility
  • Wyatt Mansion for Grand Parties
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Christian Travel
  • Gourmet food
  • Group events
  • Honeymoons
  • Luxury
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
  • Weddings
Establishment Type
  • Cottage Guest Suites
  • Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Rennaissance Revival
  • Built in 1900
  • Opened for business in 1992
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2005
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Parking available (Off-street Parking)

Location

  • Geographic region: Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex
  • Location is best described as: Historic Tours, Municipal Airport w/FBO, Countryside, Small town
  • Nearest major city: Dallas, TX (28 miles South)
  • Directions to property:
    35 minutes (and 100 years) south of Dallas on I35E to Waxahachie exit 401B. See web site for details.
  • Nearest major airport: DFW 45 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    1 Hour from DFW - Call for details.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Louis & Linda Brown
    History, Old House Restoration, Historic Preservation, Reading, Fiction Writing, Story-telling, Horticulture, Aviation, Science & Engineering, Investing.
  • The innkeepers speak: English
  • Pet(s) on the property: none

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, Bethlehem Revisited (Dec), Christmas Home Tour (Nov-Dec), Crape Myrtle Fest. (Jul), Gingerbread Trail (Jun), Screams Halloween Theme Park (weekends in Oct.), Scarborough Faire (May-Jun), Outlet Stores, Religious Services

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Golfing, Historic Driving/walking Tours, Shopping, Sight-seeing