Inn Details
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.
Location
- 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: Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth) 45 miles
- Directions from airport:
1 Hour from DFW - Call for details.
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 |
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
Waxahachie Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Waxahachie, Texas.
Contact Information

Chaska House B&B / Hemingway's cottages716 W Main St Waxahachie, TX 75165-3240 USA
| Phone: | +1-972-937-3390 | | Fax: | +1-972-937-1780 | | Toll-free: | +1-800-931-3390 |
Innkeeper(s) Louis & Linda Brown
Rates: $165 - $235

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