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The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX

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A Victorian-style house with a prominent tower, a porch, and a front staircase.
A traditional room with a patterned carpet, a wooden table, a sofa, and a bust on a pedestal.
A traditional room with wooden furniture, a patterned rug, and a large wooden cabinet.
A porch with a white wicker swing chair, a wooden railing, and a view of a parking lot.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lampasas, TX
  • Place, Lampasas County Courthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hancock Park Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Buchanan
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lampasas

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Lampasas County Courthouse and within a mile (2 km) of AdventHealth Rollins Brook. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Lampasas County Courthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hancock Park Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Inks Lake State Park - 40 min drive - 41.0 miles
  • Colorado Bend State Park - 40 min drive - 33.8 miles
  • Lake Buchanan - 41 min drive - 41.3 miles

Getting around

  • Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Storm's Drive-in Lampasas - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX

A celebrated historic landmark, Gillen House stands on an oak-shaded corner lot; walking distance to shops, restaurants & the town square. Lovingly decorated with antiques, original stained glass windows, turrets, soaring ceilings and modern comfort to bridge history & luxury. Think crystal, china teacups, old photos, books, paintings, art and sculpture. A rotary phone, framed and preserved letters – all honoring the legacy of the house, the families that lived here & the history of the town.

We offer free wi-fi and a smart TV which allows you to log into your own accounts on Netflix, Hulu, Disney, etc.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 3 bathrooms and space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lampasas within a short 17-minute walk of Hancock Park Golf Course.

Will I be able to park at The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Killeen, TX (GRK-Killeen-Fort Hood Regional), which is 26.9 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX?

No, there aren't any house at The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX that offer a balcony.

The Historic Gillen House in Lampasas TX Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
My family loved this place! It is filled with many beautiful antiques and paintings! The location is excellent! Highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice historical home
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend with high school friends when attending a wedding at The Adelphia. Plenty of rooms, great host, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for multiple people. Clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and number of bedrooms (5) as described. It was perfect for us because we were in Lampassas for a wedding so we could stay with extended family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We definitely enjoyed our stay at the Gillen House over the weekend for a family wedding. My parents especially enjoyed seeing all the family pictures and antiques that were thoughtfully curated. The home has a cool vibe that invites slowing down. Immaculately clean, the five bedrooms and three bathrooms with full kitchen comfortably fit our group. There’s some road noise from the highway in some rooms but if you’re tired, you won’t hear it for long and there was a white noise machine provided to help. The farmers market and antique store(s) downtown were fun finds. So was Alamo Coffee. We’d definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Our family loved the location and the home. So thankful it was available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the Historic Gillen House with several couples, and everyone absolutely loved it! The home is beautifully maintained, spacious, and filled with fascinating historical artifacts that make it truly unique. Every room was comfortable and welcoming—the beds were cozy, the provisions were thoughtful, and the entire place had such charm and character. We appreciated all the little touches that made our stay special. An excellent experience all around—we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Everything was perfect. Love the central location. Property management was very nice and helpful. When in town again, we will definitely stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique stay

Cute antique stay. House is full of beautiful antiques. It was right off the main road but only noticed during busy traffic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

A wonderful property, exactly what we hoped for in Lampasas. Loved the historic elements of the property. And Kaili was very responsive and an excellent host. Highly recommend the house if you are traveling through the Texas Hill Country.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE PLACE TO STAY

If you are in this area for a family reunion , attending a wedding or just a stop to your next destination -you will have a wonderful education studying all the antiques and reading about the history of this place and the town Yes it is an old house so expect wonderful wood floors and stain glass windows and a creaky floor every now and then. But that is what gives this place its charm ! Our host was very responsive and helpful, even accommodating the place with some white noise machines to help with the traffic noise -and it does help ..take your time with this wonderful home and enjoy all the conversation pieces …be still and let your mind wander back to a simolier time ..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lots of character

So when my wife and fam arrive to check in there was a strang person that was also arriving. He introduced himself and said he was there to work on the AC. That person used the same code we had ben given to gain access to the property. This bothered us greatly. The first night we didnt get almost any sleep due to not knowing who else might have the code to get in. We decided to leave after the first night. The house is cute and has lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Antique house

The house was awesome - it has a lot of character. But... it was hot & humid & the AC could not keep up (got up to 79-80 degrees during the day) - took some time to cool down enough to sleep at night. Host could consider cooling the house down prior to customers' arrival. The welcome gifts were a nice touch. It is on a busy street, but we didn't really notice the noise. I'm hoping they got the cleaning service straightened out because the house needs a good cleaning. The king bed downstairs could use a mattress pad to soften it up some - was very hard. Overall....if it were cleaned better, I would book again. I would not recommend kids with all of the antiques in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024