Lillie Marlene, A Fredericksburg, Texas Guesthouse

This was our second stay at Lillie Marlene. Marlene and Pat are gracious hosts, and they think of every detail. The guesthouse is immaculate, and the food is delicious. Everything is homemade! We loved the new gardens and outside shower! We plan to return soon!

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Thank you for submitting your review at B&B.com. And, thank you for being such great guests. We always look forward to your return. Until next time, we wish you only the best!

- Pat & Marlene (innkeeper)

What a cozy retreat Lillie Marlene is, in the heart of one of Texas' most popular tourist towns. Pat & Marlene Pylate have thought of everything to make their guests feel pampered. There was an abundance of delicious food, most of it home baked. There were a variety of drinks, milk, orange juice, bottled water, wine, and Shiner Bock beer (a Texas favorite!). Drinks were chilling in the refrigerator when we arrived, as were two wine glasses, each with a decorative paper napkin inside beckoning us. Attention to every detail makes this a special experience for guests, including sheet music for "Lillie Marlene" on the antique pump organ. The bathroom was stocked with very nice personal care items. Delicious homemade food included poppyseed loaf, bread, very chocolatey cookies, even blueberry jam. Fredericksburg is a German town, so a German breakfast: sliced sausage and cheese for the homebaked bread with blueberry jam. I scrambled two fresh yard eggs on a modern but antique-looking stove. The BEST amenity was the secluded outdoor shower, with a beautiful full moon overhead. Beautiful landscaping provides privacy and the feeling of being one with Nature. Did I mention the place was absolutely spotless? Wonderful hosts, wonderful town, wonderful B&B! We'll definitely return, and next time we'll spend more time there! (We had no time to just be tourists, and there is lots for tourists to see and do in Fredericksburg!) Gwen & Lee Roy Petersen, Plantersville, TX

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It was so nice having you here! You are great guests and welcome at any time. Thank you for the very nice review. We will strive to continue to live up to it.

- Pat & Marlene (innkeeper)

Our thanks to Marlene and Pat. The start for our 50th year could not have been better. The breakfasts were perfect. The surprise on Thursady evening was most special for us. Marlene's advice on resturants, art galleries, and wineries was perfect.

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Hosting your 49th anniversary stay was a complete pleasure and honor for us. It was so evident, after all the years, you two are still love birds! We look forward to your return. Thank you for the lovely review.

- Pat & Marlene (innkeeper)

Impeccable cleanliness and very nice people. We were in Austria last summer and the breakfast here rivaled it in quality, taste, and variety--scrumptious!!

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It was a total pleasure meeting both of you. We so look forward to your return. Thank you for the very nice compliments in your review.

- Pat & Marlene (innkeeper)

Our stay at Lillie Marlene's guesthouse was amazing. My husband said it was like stepping into his Granny's house. He immediately felt comfortable and relaxed. We were treated to wonderful pastries and delicious breakfasts. All placed discreetly in the guesthouse to eat at our pace. The guesthouse was clean and beautifully decorated. Antiques and decor like they had in the good ol' days. We were just a couple blocks from downtown but it felt like we were in a romantic cottage surrounded by a garden. The hosts, Pat & Marlene, provide a warm inviting stay with attention to every detail. It was relaxing, comfortable and we plan to go back!

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Thank you for this wonderful review. It was a total pleasure hosting your stay and having a little time to visit. You have been super guests and it is people like you that make this business so rewarding. We so look forward to your return!

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

We have stayed at the Lillie Marlene 5 times, and my husband & I love it so much there that when we got back from our recent stay in February, 2011, we immediately booked our next stay for Valentine's Day, 2012. Pat & Marlene, the owners, are incredible with their warm & caring attitude toward their guests, treating them like special friends, and they do their very best to make their stay a beautiful and memorable experience. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, or just want a special place for a relaxing weekend, I don't think there is another B & B that can compare to the Lillie Marlene.

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Marcia and Paul, thank you, so much, for the great review! You two are very special to us. We look forward to seeing you again on Valentine's 2012!

- Pat & Marlene (innkeeper)

How fortunate we were to select the Lillie Marlene for our first visit to Fredericksburg. This charming and comfortable house really added to our "German" experience. Marlene made sure we were never hungry with the scrumptious treats we found waiting for us each day. It was wonderful to have a whole cottage to ourselves. We look forward to another visit in the spring to enjoy the wildflowers and our next stay at Lillie Marlene. This is the place to stay, if you are looking for convenient location, great hostess, cleanliness, wonderful food, and comfort. The only "downer" is that you will probably return home with a few extra pounds!

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What a wonderful review! We are so rewarded knowing our guests had a better than expected experience. Please know it was our pleasure hosting your stay and becoming acquainted with you. We very much look forward to your return in the spring. With the rain we are finally getting, there should be some nice wildflowers in April and May. Thank you, again, so much!

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

This property is delightful! It is exceptionally clean and well maintained. The host are gracious and have thought of every detail to make the stay comfortable. The location is great as you can walk to Main Street for shopping and dining. I would highly recommend a stay at the Lillie Marlene.

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Thank you for this gracious review! We love this business and the wonderful people that honor us with their stays. We appreciate your business, it was great meeting you and we look forward to making your future stays better than the first.

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

Pat and Marlene made a very special cake for us and had it beautifully presented when we returned from an evening out celebrating our 44th anniversary. It was a wonderful touch and a super addition to an already super experience. We highly recommend the Lillie Marlene to anyone planning a stay in Fredericksburg. This B&B warrants a rating above "outstanding". We're not sure what superlative would be best but SUPERB comes to mind.

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Thank you for your very kind words. It was a total pleasure and honor hosting your 44th anniversary stay. We look forward to your return and will do our utmost to make sure each and every stay is better than the one before.

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

My second visit to Lillie Marlene was even nicer than the first. The cottage is the most charming place I've ever visited. Marlene is a wonderful hostess - she found out I had a very recent birthday and had cake and ice cream waiting when we arrived. It was so nice to share this wonderful place with my sister. Thanks, Pat and Marlene! It was wonderful - as always!

What a wonderful find!! . Pat and Marlene made us feel so special. We came "home" to find a wonderful treat they prepared to help us celebrate our anniversary! The homemade breakfast and other special treats were out of this world. The location was wonderful and within walking distance to shopping. The Lillie Marlene was one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed. I challenge anyone to find a speck of dust anywhere!! The decor was wonderful and so inviting. We highly recommed the Lillie Marlene and know Pat and Marlene will make you feel special, just as they did us!

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The pleasure was all ours! We consider you newly found friends and look forward to the next time you come to visit us. People such as yourselves make this business totally rewarding.

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

This little guest house allows one to feel as though one is a resident, not a visitor. It is tucked away off of a quiet street but very close to the Main Street area of shopping. The hosts are absolutely lovely, ready to chat if that is what the guests would like but just as ready to be "invisible" to the guests. The food far exceeded my expectations in two ways: 1) There were some very appreciated little "extras"... not just breakfast!, and 2) The breakfasts were available to be enjoyed at one's leisure at the private little kitchen table within the guest house. I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon this B&B and would not even consider trying another. This will always be my Fredericksburg B&B.

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What a wonderful review! Thank you so very much! Look forward to your return!

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

The Lillie Marlene should be at the top of every Fredericksburg traveler's wishlist. The service is impeccible, the food is out of this world, and the atmosphere and cleanliness is top notch. This B&B is unique because you actually get your own small home, instead of a tiny room in someone else's house. Each day, Pat and Marlene (the owners) fill the fridge with snacks and the next day's breakfast. You'll enjoy freshly-baked pastries, traditional German breakfast sausage and bread, pancakes with fresh fruit compote, home-made cookies and muffins, and beverages to enjoy in the morning and throughout the day. Pat and Marlene truly make sure your stay is worry free, and they go out of their way to assist you in any way possible. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and my birthday, and one evening we returned from dinner to see the porch decorated with candles and a small table with cake and champagne - what a great surprise! You may hear from travel agents or friends that you should try different B&Bs each time you visit a small town like Fredericksburg. A one-night stay at the Lillie Marlene will convince you otherwise! Stay here once, and you'll definitely be back!

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David and Melisa, What an absolutely wonderful review! We thank you ever so much! And, we look forward to being able to "spoil" you again when you return to Fredericksburg. Have a great summer.

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

It was an incredible weekend of Nostalgia for my wife and I. Greeted by Marlene and her husband upon arrival, the warmth of the home and their greeting truly made our weekend. Fredricksburgh is well represented by this cottage. Already planning our next return. Oh yes the special things like breakfast items, killer homemade bread and pastries were out of sight. Wonderful!

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Thank you so very much for your kind words. A review such as this, provides motivation to continue to offer the very best accommodation and hospitality. It is always nice when someone acknowledges your efforts. It also prompts us to seek more and better ways of doing things. We look forward to your return.

- Pat & Marlene (innkeeper)

What a wonderful treat we had when we arrived at Lillie Marlene's Bed & Breakfast. Pat & Marlene couldn't have been any nicer. The place was beautiful and quaint, just what we were looking for. The bread was to die for and the pastries just delicious. They were wonderful hosts and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will be back again.

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We greatly appreciate your glowing review of Lillie Marlene. It was an absolute pleasure hosting your stay here in the Texas Hill Country. We very much look forward to your return.

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

The owners, Pat and Marlene, take care of every detail regarding the food, bedding, privacy, flowers and yard beauty, and atmosphere in making your stay the best of the best!! You will always want to come back and stay again. We will not come to Fredericksburg unless we can stay at Lillie Marlene. One time it was booked and we stayed elsewhere much to our regret. Never again!

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What a beautiful review! We so very much thank you and will do everything we can to make absolutely sure you will never be disappointed! We look forward to your return Pat & Marlene

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

This is a delightful place with gracious hosts and delicious food. It far exceeded our expectations. We were greeted upon our arrival and departure, the accommodations were spic and span, and the quantity and quality of the breakfasts and snacks was suberb. It brought back fond memories of family and homes from decades past. We highly recommend the Lillie Marlene as a place to retreat from the hectic pace of the world for a few days.

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What a wonderful review! Thank you so very much! You can't imagine how gratifying this is. We love this business and all the wonderful people we meet. This makes it all worthwhile! Again, thank you and we look forward to your next visit.

- Marlene & Pat Pylate (innkeeper)

The Lillie Marlene is a wonderful B&B to go to, and Marlene and Pat make weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, etc incredibly special. The atmosphere is so cozy and romantic, and the food is great, expecially the baked desserts.

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Thank you for your wonderful review. We promise to treat you even better when you come back!

- Pat & Marlene Pylate (innkeeper)

The hosts know what it takes to please their clients. Lovely guesthouse with history, great food and unobtrusive but personal care.

The decor is charming. The bed & linens make us feel as if we are sleeping on a cozy marshmallow cloud. Fabulous shower! The food is plentiful and delicious... many items are homemade. The hosts are extremely attentive, yet unobtrusive. Lillie Marlene is within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops; this is particularly convenient when you want to enjoy wine or beer with your evening meal.

Lillie Marlene is close to everything but far enough away to be quiet. The place is known for being great for people with allergies. The place was spotless. Plenty of good food too!

It was like staying in a country cottage that takes you back in time, very quite, set back off the street. We were blown away with all the down home comforts of Grandma's house, old fashion quilts, furniture & accessories, even a mock fireplace, wood floors, private deck out back with a grill, even a front porch with a swing bench! There were also up today luxuries flat screen tv, dvd, microwave, just to name a few. The best part about our stay were the owners Marlene and Pat! I must warn you, the German food provided was simply heavenly, (after I tasted her homemade brownies I told Pat that I wanted Marlene to adopt me! LOL) homemade German breads, muffins, brownies, fresh cheeses with German sausage, fresh fruit, granola, home made jam, country eggs, fresh milk, butter,and if you drink there was wine and beer in the fridge along with frosted mugs in the freezer! When we arrived for our first day Pat meet us out front and helped us unload our car, as well as giving us a tour along with the history of Lillie Marlene. The next day when we were on the porch about the leave we meet Marlene who I instantly grew fond of, I had to tell her that I expected Marlene was an old Germany lady with her hair in a bun, because of her homemade baked goods! LOL! She and Pat are the most kindest and genuine people anyone can expect to meet. They never bothered our stay they always waited for us to leave then they would go in and restock the kitchen, clean bathroom, bedroom, and living area. Our only regret is that we could not have stayed longer! It's only a couple of blocks from Main street so you don't have to drive around for parking to visit all those wonderful shops! Pat even offered to come pick us up if we couldn't return with our purchases, not that's what WE called service!!

My mother and I visited Fredericksburg for a "girls' weekend," and the Lillie Marlene couldn't have been a more perfect setting! The hosts, Pat and Marlene, were so warm and friendly, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and make our stay more enjoyable. The house itself is beautifully decorated with wonderful attention to detail; there were charming little touches everywhere, and it was IMMACULATELY clean (something that is a big selling point for me, since it's a good indication of the care and pride the owners obviously take in their property). Also, it's a very easy walk from the house to the Marktplatz shopping area, which was great because we didn't have to worry about parking in town. The food was delicious, with a nod to the local German/Czech heritage, and Marlene's baked goodies are amazing. My only regret is that the weather was uncooperative during our visit, and we weren't able to fully enjoy the lovely chiminea and breakfast in the front garden! In short, I can't say enough positive things about Lillie Marlene. It exceeded our expectations in every way!

What a wonderful place to have celebrated our 42nd anniversary. Pat and Marlene were the perfect hosts, there when you need them, but allowing you the privacy you need. The cottage was immaculate and the food was wonderful. I have never had room service in a B&B before. To come home after an all day sightseeing and shopping spree and have everything clean was great. We will difinitely recommend this B&B to all our friends and family. Jerrie & Mike

My husband and I have enjoyed many wonderful bed and breakfasts in Fredericksburg, Texas over the past 22 years but this tops them all. The hosts go "the extra mile" to make this an EXTRA special, extra pampered, romantic visit: homemade bread, sweetbreads, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit cups; immaculate attention to detail and cleanliness; roses for our anniversary celebrations....and more. On our last (25th anniversary) celebration, Pat and Marlene surprised us one evening with the front porch railing lined with softly lighted candles. Next to the front porch swing, on a lace-covered end table was an iced champagne bucket, homemade lemon cake & gourmet glaze. It took our breath away, literally! We are eagerly looking forward to our next---our 7th!!!---trip to this B&B!

We stayed at Lillie Marlene on June 26 and 27, 2009. We were celebrating our 37th anniversary. The home is immaculate, the food was delicious and the service was fabulous. Marlene and Pat are terrific hosts and went out of their way to ensure that our stay was perfect. We will definitely return!!

A great romantic getaway, located in charming Fredricksburg, Texas. Our stay at the Lillie Marlene was perfect, the breakfast, including delcious homemade bread, was outstanding. I keep thinking about it and want to go back! The Pylates were wonderful, hospitable, and helped make our 10th anniversary one to remember! If you want to have a great stay at a great value, this is the place!

This is the third time we have come back to Lillie Marlene, and we will be back again. It has a very private, quiet and relaxing environment and the hosts, Marlene and Pat go to great lengths to make our stay a pleasant one. We rarely need our car after arriving, walking to, from and around town all day. We got a couples massage at the house based on Marlene's recommendation and spent the rest of the day just relaxing, playing guitar and making the most out of a romantic evening. You can't miss with a stay at this getaway in Fredericksburg. Dan & Laurie.

The most private place you could imagine, but only a few blocks from Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg. Just a small guest cottage, so no neighbors at all. And not an amenity missing. Breakfast is totally German and very filling. We hated to leave. Barbara and Roger

Convenience, Comfort and Courtesy. These three Cs make this the best value in the wonderful City of Fredericksburg. If Marlene and Pat can't make you happy, no one can. It's tops when you just want to just get away and relax. The Manns