1895 Tarlton House
Where Victorian elegance meets Southern hospitality!
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| Thank you so much for a wonderful time. The hospitality was awesome. The experience of being in this 1895 house and the history of it was out of this world. My husband and I enjoy history and to imagine what history happened in this very room we stayed in is hard to fathom. It was a perfect getaway for us. The breakfast was out of this world. The conversation with David was enjoyable and very informative. We have never experienced a B & B before and this will be a memorable time for us. God bless you and your family. Brian and Jerianna N., Benbrook, TX - September 6-7, 2009 |
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| We enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of the place and hospitality. It was a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The breakfast was wonderful as well. We enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon and maybe bring our friends and family. Ken & Grace R., Richardson, TX - June 27, 2009 |
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| A great time! I will never forget my 50th birthday! Anne P. Wichita Falls, Waco, TX - Feb 14, 2009 |
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| Thank you so much for a great Valentine's weekend. The Lone Star room was amazing. We look forward to coming back again. Maybe we'll see you around Baylor. :>) Kenny & Julia B., Waco, TX - Feb 14, 2009 |
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| Had a wonderful time. The food was great and the murder was fun, fun! Martha W., Corsicana, TX Dec 12, 2008 |
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Slept great and breakfast was a real treat- and innkeepers were delightful. We'll be sure and tell our friends. Thanks so much and God bless you in your venture. |
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| Thanks so much for the great breakfasts and conversation. The room was great. Congratulations on the new grandbaby! Roger & Debra B., Rio Vista, TX, Oct 7, 2008 |
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| We really enjoyed the bed, the food, the quiet nights, and the overall fun we had here. Oh, let us not forget the "front porch rocking." Lana S., Bedford, TX, & Patsy H., Weatherford, TX, September 18-20, 2008 |
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| My husband and I had a wonderful time staying here (and great hospitality too!) Thanks for the memories. Lee & Melissa H., Aug 29, 2008 (We hope we can come back soon) |
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| A perfect place for our first 'girlfriends weekend" in over 40 years Hurricane Ike didn't dampen our fun. What a "slumber party"!! Yummy breakfasts and good conversation with our host. Thank you for recommending Frenkie's pasta. My new size 12 jeans I just bought at the Outlet mall are too tight!!?? Lin says she'll give me her new size 14's. Thanks for the memories! Deanna, Linda and Sharon. Sept 13, 2008 | |||
| Thank you so much for allowing us to use your bed & breakfast. We are a group of ladies from Bear Creek Church in Irving, TX, who just love the Lord, and want to come and enjoy each other in the Lord. The rooms are so beautiful & the bed was so comfortable. Thank you for your hospitality. We wish you success in the future and hopefully we will see you again. Women in the Word, Bear Creek Church, Irving, TX, August 16, 2008 |
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| Loved the room and Murder Mystery Weekend! Quiche was yummy. Chad & Kristie J., Keller, TX, July 18, 2008 |
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Thank you for a nice and cozy stay in your beautiful home. My husband and I were here for our 16th wedding anniversary. It has been awhile since we have done anything with just the two of us. This was just perfect! Our breakfast was so yummy, and Melissa was great! |
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This was a wonderful time away from home. I do believe we will come back again and again and again. |
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Thank you for the wonderful hospitality, cozy room, and delicious breakfasts. Our 10th anniversary will hold "sweet" memories with the added touch of chocolate strawberries & sparkling cider! The history of the home & tour of all of the rooms was an additional delight! |
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| Had a great time. It's a warm, inviting home with lots of character. Loved this room! (English Rose Tower) Hope to return. Brett & Debbie W., NRH, TX, March 9, 2008 |
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We enjoyed the comforts and hospitality. The breakfasts were delicious and the movies were a nice way to relax on a very rainy day. We achieved our goal--get away from the rat-race and we relaxed! What a great welcome from Rusty every time we came in. David was a great host. |
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| This was our first stay in a B&B and it was a wonderful experience. We loved the house and history. David & Teresa were great hosts (not to mentin a great cook). I can't wait until we do this again. Thank-you for a wonderful time! Thera & Scott R., Cleburne, TX, March 9, 2008 |
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| We had a wonderful time this weekend. The house is beautiful and we really enjoyed the tour. You made this a weekend we will never forget! Thank you for your hospitality! Blair and Nick, Dallas, TX, Feb 24, 2008 |
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| Thank you so much for our wonderful Valentine Day holiday! Damon and Jackie, Arlington, TX |
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Thanks for being a wonderful host! We truly enjoyed our stay and couln't have asked for a better breakfast. Thanks also for attending our concert, and for supporting the arts in Hillsboro. |
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| What a blast! My best friend's 44th B-day party, and a murder mystery, and a ghost. We wish you much success in this new year, thanks for putting up with all 12 of us! Reese & Charley F., Austin, TX - Jan 8, 2008 |
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| We had such a wonderful time here! This was our first time experiencing a BnB and it was extremely comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable. David & Teresa made us feel like family. This was a beautiful birthday gift from my husband! I'm not sure how he will top this one - next year! Ha Ha! Thank you so much! Leo and Victoria F., Richardson, TX - Dec 23, 2007 |
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| Our Seaside guest room experience is so relaxing. Thank you so much for making our 15th wedding anniversary so special for us. Best Wishes. Judy & Chris M., Round Rock, TX - Dec 15, 2007 |
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| A wonderful stay here, a wonderful place we have to leave. Thanks a lot David and Teresa for the comfort and delicious breakfasts. Sabrina and Martin from Germany - October 2, 2007 |
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Wonderful hospitality, comfortable bed, loved the tub- hottest water ever! Enjoyed meeting Rusty - & coffee on the porch in the early morn! Thanks David, you were a pleasure. |
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| What a beautiful home and a wonderful trip back to yesterday. An oasis of calm and a retreat to serenity. Betty and Mike K., Coppell, TX - July 2007 |
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| Thank you so much for a very relaxing weekend. May God bless the both of you for being pleasant and sincere. We love the Victorian atmosphere. We will be spreading the good news to Dallas. Dennis and Nancy B., Lancaster, TX - April 8, 2007 |
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*Notes about Fritz, the gnome: Fritz is a kindly forest gnome, about 18 inches tall. Of course he seems much taller because of his hat. At 277 years of age he's in the prime of his life. He was here when the Tarlton House was built in 1895, and chose to stay even though forest gnomes tend to retreat deeper into the woods when humans move in the area. His red cap is more than just a handsome fashion statement. It's essential protection against unsuspected blows from above: falling berries, twigs, acorns, pecans, heavy rain & Texas hailstones. Legend has it, a wise gnome would rather lose his shirt than his cap! Fritz can see the front porch from his tree home and enjoys listening to human conversation, especially when large groups gather and laugh a lot. Old-timers say that Fritz has elevated practical jokes to an art form. Fritz lives in three trees: one has the living quarters and workshop, another tree is the hidden entrance, and then the third is the supply room, with grains, beans, potatoes, nuts and everything else he may need during the winter. Fritz especially loves gems and jewelry, and is considered by many to be the best gem cutter and jeweler in the area. Like most gnomes, Fritz never worries, is 7 times stronger than a man, can run as fast as 35 miles per hour, and has better sight than a hawk. These abilities help him do many things, such as find wounded animals, for which he becomes caretaker. Because of his love for animals, all the animals of the wooded area around the city park (3 blocks north) are the Gnome's friends and are willing to help him at any time. Fritz is generally vegetarian. His diet consists of nuts (pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, beechnuts, etc), mushrooms, peas, beans, a small potato, applesauce, fruit, berries (all kinds), tubers, spices, vegetables, and preserves for dessert. As a beverage, Fritz drinks mead dew, a fermented honey, fermented raspberries (which have a very high alcohol content), and spiced gin as a nightcap. We were thrilled to discover that Fritz lived in our yard. He is such an asset to the neighborhood. Things wouldn't be the same without him. |
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Guest Comments
Hello! I'm Fritz*, the local gnome in a pecan tree at |
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Here are some of the comments written by guests over the last few years, so read on! (More about me, Fritz at the bottom-left) |
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| What a lovely time we had at the Tarlton House. Everything was perfect: our accommodations, our breakfast, and our hosts. This was a perfect start for our week long vacation. Sincerely, Paula, Courtney and William W. - July 7, 2009 |
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| Enjoyed our family gathering at your lovely home. Your gracious hosting was the key! Blessings to all! Art & Donna C., San Antonio, TX - May 15-17, 2009 |
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Thanks a bunch for allowing us this quiet, relaxed experience! Your hospitaltity was great. We love the history of old houses. |
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Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. Hopefully next time it could be a little longer! Me and the girls had a great time and the Sherwood room was perfect for the four of us. The breakfast quiche was so good and the talk we got to have with David right before we left in the morning was very interesting and informative. Good to get to know a little more of the house's history and your family's also! May God bless you and yours in the coming yearsand keep you safe and healthy. |
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| We had a delightful stay- what a great way to start the holidays! It was a wonderful brief escape from the 21st century! The house is so charming- it's easy to tell how much you love it! Best of luck to you- we really enjoyed getting to know you.! Take good care of Rusty! Gayle & Jeff & Jeremy, San Antonio, TX - Nov 27, 2008 |
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| Thank you for a wonderful experience. I enjoyed my stay immensely. D. W., Lewisville, TX November 23, 2008 |
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| The Lone Star room was comfortableand the breakfast was great. The friendliness and hospitality was even better. The Tarlton House is an amazing home. Ron & Dena B. December 6,2008 |
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| Thank you for making my birthday Wee kend special! The food was super fantastic! Lynn and Morgan B., November 14, 2008 |
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| Jeff and I want to thank you so very much for sharing your home with us. It was truly what we needed...a quiet getaway to relax...The tour of each room was so appreciated. I will tell everyone about our experiences. The breakfast was great, but the conversation was better!! You can truly see how God has blessed you here. We wish the very best for youeach and every day, and good health to both of you. Jeff and Pam W., Ft Worth, TX Oct 18, 2008 |
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| Thank you for a wonderful weekend! We had a great time! The food, service, hospitality and stories about the house were fantastic! We loved the room! You two are doing a great job! Congratulations on your new grandshild! Natalie and Cameron, Waco, TX, October 12, 2008 |
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This is the perfect place for our "He-Wa" girls weekend! Thanks so much for a wonderful place to get together. We will be back! |
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| Thank you for you wonderful hospitality. Your home is beautiful and breakfast was excellent! Niall & Liz M. Houston, TX, Sept 12, 2008 | |
| Thank you so very much for making us all feel so at home. Elvis absolutely loved it, as did Bobby and I. One more reason to come back is to keep our family intact. The trip and stay would not have been the same withour our 'only son' to date. All our best! Dawn, Bobby and Elvis, Dallas, TX Aug 31, 2008 (We'll be back) |
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It was a wonderful experience. We came on our first annual women's retreat, and the entire stay here at the Tarlton House added a special touch to the entire experience. Thank you again. |
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| What a wonderful way to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Our 'honeymoon suite' was very cozy, and we loved the hide-away room. I told my husband it was a good thing we chose the top floor because next year we might not be able to climb all those stairs. ( :>) Thank you for all the extras that made this stay so special. May God continue to bless you. Linda and Milton, Dallas, TX, Aug 24, 2008 | |
| Thank you so much for a delightful stay at Tarlton House. The food and hospitality were second to none. It was marvelous for our group to have the entire house to ourselves.The Arsenic and Lovelace Murder Mystery was quite fun and very entertaining. We will definitely coordinate a group ourselves to come back again. We enjoyed a leaisure walk to the square, popping in and out of shops along the way, ate great Mexican food at Mi Rancho, and scored fantastic deals at "This and That" and the new resale shop on the square. The long naps on the oh-so-comfortable bed was the best. We will highly recommend this marvelous historical "haunted" house. Loy and Carrie Ann J., Ft Worth, TX, July 20, 2008 |
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| Thank you for your graciousness and hospitality. It was good to get away, and we had such peace staying here. We slept peacefully, enjoyed the special coffee, sitting on the porch, eating your delicious breakfasts, and enjoyed your company. It was wonderful! Dowling and Bonnie W., Arlington, TX, June 14, 2008 |
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It takes quite a bit of trust in people to risk all the wonderful amenities of this beautiful home by welcoming in 7 high school students for a two-day stay! |
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Thanks, David, for your hospitality. We loved the house with stained-glass, mantels,and good food. The icing on the cake was meeting Dr. Chen and going to his concert. Bless you and your family. |
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We had a great time. Thank you very much for the hospitality and warmness of a lovely Bed and Breakfast home. We enjoyed hearing the history of the house. We needed the peaceful atmosphere away from the Metroplex. God bless you as you minister to others here. |
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We were exhausted when we arrived here and were so thankful to be greeted by a smiling face and a beautiful house. Staying here on our honeymoon was one of the best decisions. Thank you for making our stay here one that we will never forget. You made us feel like we were coming home. |
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I want to thank you for your great hospitality and all the accommodation with my family. This was their first experience in a BnB, and they all have great comments and they were very impressed with the whole experience. This was my 5th time on a BnB around the US and by far this was my favorite, the most beautiful house and the best host. Definitely I will tell my co-workers about the Mystery weekend and hopefully I will come back. |
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Thank you so much, this was my first experience at a BnB and it will not be my last. Our family truly appreciates your hospitality and kindness. The house is beautiful. I loved our room. You are both wonderful people. |
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What a surprise from my husband! Your home is beautiful, romantic and relaxing. I love all the rooms and will resommend this BnB to anyone looking to get away. Thank you for your hospitality. May your endeavors of family first be blessed. May you prosper doing what you love. |
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Thank you so much for having us in your lovely home. This made our 17th wedding anniversary very special to us. This was our first experience in a BnB and it won't be our last. This place made us remember when we first got married with no worries or cares of the world. Thank you for being part of that feeling. |
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We slept like babies in their mothers arms. Thank you. |
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We were just looking for a nice getaway from city life...and boy did we get it! We forgot about every aspect of our busy lives in your beautiful B& B! Your hospitality was above and beyond and the house is truly unique. I plan on coming back for the girlfriends getaway with my mom's girlfriends. |
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Outstanding BnB! Thanks for an absolutely fantastic meal and lovely peaceful room. I felt like a princess on your comfortable bed with cozy soft linens. Congratulations on a true success and for letting us share your home with you for an evening. |
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We came seeking exile from the hustle and found a peaceful refuge. Thanks for your kindness. |
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| Our 35th wedding anniversary! Can't think of a better place to stay. Thanks for making us feel so special. |
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| Your house is beautiful. We enjoyed staying here--cozy and homey. Thank you for your hospitality. |
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