OUR BEAUTIFUL GUEST ROOMS
We offer six luxurious rooms: five upstairs in the main house and one studio apartment with kitchenette and private entrance on the second floor of the Carriage House located behind the main house. All rooms include:
- King-sized pillow-top bed
- Private en-suite bathroom with shower or tub/shower combination
- Luxurious bed linens, extra pillows, blanket
- Quality towels, toiletries, hair dryer
- Ice bucket, iron, ironing board
- Bedside clock radio and extension cord with charging ports
- Zoned central heating and air-conditioning
- Ceiling fan and individual supplemental air-conditioning
- Wi-fi available throughout the property
- Free off-street parking
All main house rooms open onto the second floor common area with refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and electric kettle with tea selections; mugs, cups, wine glasses, plates and flatware; complimentary bottled water and sodas; poker/dining table with games and cards; seating areas and magazines; and a spacious upstairs balcony with chairs and porch swing.
Cable TV is available in the first floor parlor. The back yard has many seating options along with a gazebo, fire pit, deck area, and screened porch with rocking chairs. The wrap-around front veranda offers multiple seating areas.
Except for special events, we do not require a two-night minimum stay; however, rates are discounted for stays of two or more nights. All rooms are single or double occupancy. A rollaway for a third guest can be added in Southwestern or Bishop Rose for an additional charge which includes breakfast. The Carriage House Loft can accommodate up to five guests with an additional charge per person which includes additional breakfast(s). Room rates are shown when you select your dates. The first night's rental per room is required as a deposit to hold your reservation.
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SOUTHWESTERN
The Southwestern room is in the southwestern corner of the house, and also references the historic Southwestern University campus located directly across University Ave. Rich fabrics in burgundies and golds give this room a stately elegance with a warm and welcoming feel. The room includes a king-size bed with plush pillow top mattress and carved wood headboard and footboard, antique nightstands with lamps, an elegant desk and chair, and additional arm chair. All bedrooms have windows on three walls. In Southwestern the wall behind the bed is curtained for extra quiet, comfort and privacy; other windows, with drapes and blinds, reveal a view of the mature pecan trees shading the landscaped back yard. A unique en-suite split-bathroom configuration places the toilet and sink across from the spacious shower with massaging shower head. This room also has access to the bathroom of the Librarian’s room, although this access is available only for groups renting both rooms.
The Southwestern room can accommodate a rollaway for a third guest for an additional fee per night.
All rooms are on the second floor, non-smoking, pet-free, and open to the shared common room.
- King-sized pillow-top bed
- Antique desk and chair plus upholstered arm chair
- CD/clock radio, extension cord with charging ports
- Private en-suite powder room and separate large stand-up shower
- Luxurious bed linens, extra pillows, blanket
- Quality towels, toiletries, hair dryer
- Ice bucket, iron, ironing board
- Zoned central heating and air-conditioning
- Ceiling fan and in-room supplemental air-conditioning
- Free wi-fi
LIBRARIAN'S
Warmly lit by multiple wall sconces, the Librarian’s room features a classic style king-size bed with comfy-but-firm pillow top mattress, antique nightstands with lamps, a vintage drop-front desk with chair, and a comfortable loveseat. Softly patterned upholstered walls, elegant fabrics, vintage art and a selection of old books create a comfortable ambience. The Librarian’s room is on the northwest corner of the house and provides a view of Southwestern University’s historic administration building. The window behind the headboard is curtained for comfort and privacy. The generous 1919 bathroom features original tile floors and fixtures, including a tub with tile surround and a massaging shower head, unique pedestal sink, and leaded glass windows, as well as an antique mahogany vanity with drawers and folding mirrors. Originally a Jack-and-Jill bath shared with the adjoining Southwestern room, this bathroom hides a connecting door that can be unlocked if requested, for parties renting both rooms.
All rooms are on the second floor, non-smoking, pet-free, and open to the shared common room.
- King-sized pillow-top bed
- Vintage drop-front desk and chair plus comfortable love seat
- Clock radio, extension cord with charging ports
- Private en-suite original 1919 bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Luxurious bed linens, extra pillows, blanket
- Quality towels, toiletries, hair dryer
- Ice bucket, iron, ironing board
- Zoned central heating and air-conditioning
- Ceiling fan and in-room supplemental air-conditioning
- Free wi-fi
LINCOLN
The Lincoln room is at the front of the house and has been recently redone to pay homage to the 1919 Arts and Crafts style of the house. The room features an oak Mission-style king-size bed with pillow top mattress. Roycroft colors and a Morris wallpaper celebrate the warm and welcoming embrace of the Arts and Crafts style. The many windows, with light-blocking adjustable shades, provide views of the mature pecan trees lining the property as well as Southwestern University’s historic administration building across University Ave. The private bath features the original tile and fixtures, including a tub with tile surround and removable shower head, and unique pedestal sink. NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON!
All rooms are on the second floor, non-smoking, pet-free, and open to the shared common room.
- King-sized pillow-top bed
- Comfortable recliner, extra-large additional ottoman
- CD/Clock radio, extension cord with charging ports
- Private en-suite bathroom with tub/shower combination
- Luxurious bed linens, extra pillows, blanket
- Quality towels, toiletries, hair dryer
- Ice bucket, iron, ironing board
- Zoned central heating and air-conditioning
- Ceiling fan and in-room supplemental air-conditioning
- Free wi-fi
BISHOP ROSE
The Bishop Rose room’s name is a tribute to John & Sue Wiley, who first opened San Gabriel House as a Bed & Breakfast. They named each room for a variety of antique rose, but only the Bishop Rose retains the original name. As one of the largest bedrooms in the house, it features a magnificent king-size four-poster bed with a plush pillow top mattress, flanked with antique nightstands. Recently redone with colors and wallpaper more appropriate for a 1919 mansion, the pale rose, delicate mint, and warm cream colors make this room extra inviting. Five windows, all with adjustable light-blocking shades, allow you to enjoy the morning sun streaming through -- or not! A wingback chair, additional antique chair, and Art Deco tall-boy dresser provide elegant comfort and usability. The bathroom has a spacious tiled shower with a massaging shower head, a vintage tile floor, and beautiful beveled glass windows that cast prisms of color in the morning. This room is right at the top of the stairs on the southeastern side of the house, and is a favorite for anniversaries and honeymoons. NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON!
The Bishop Rose room can accommodate a rollaway for a third guest for an additional fee per night.
All rooms are on the second floor, non-smoking, pet-free, and open to the shared common room.
- King-sized pillow-top four-poster bed
- Art Deco tall-boy dresser, reclining arm chair
- Clock radio, extension cord with charging ports
- Private en-suite bathroom with stand-up shower
- Luxurious bed linens, extra pillows, blanket
- Quality towels, toiletries, hair dryer
- Ice bucket, iron, ironing board
- Zoned central heating and air-conditioning
- Ceiling fan and in-room supplemental air-conditioning
- Free wi-fi
GARDEN VIEW
Originally the sleeping porch, the Garden View room sits a few steps down from the rest of the second floor, with six windows in the bedroom providing excellent views of the landscaped gardens. On the back, south side of the house, this room is always bright and sunny. Recently refreshed, the Garden View room contains a comfortable four-poster king-size bed with pillow top mattress, antique nightstands with lamps, an antique desk, and a reclining wing-back chair providing a place to relax and enjoy the view. The windows feature macrame cafe curtains over linen light-blocking blinds, allowing you to easily enjoy the sun and views, or complete privacy. A supplemental heating/cooling system allows guests to have individualized temperature control. The en suite private bathroom is delightful and unique, featuring a large custom tiled walk-in shower with built-in seat. The original windows along the wall have the same light-blocking blinds as the bedroom, letting you enjoy the morning sunlight or complete privacy.
All rooms are on the second floor, non-smoking, pet-free, and open to the shared common room.
- King-sized pillow-top four-poster bed
- Reclining arm chair, antique desk
- Clock radio, extension cords
- Private en-suite bathroom with double-slipper claw foot tub and handheld shower
- Luxurious bed linens, extra pillows, blanket
- Quality towels, toiletries, hair dryer
- Ice bucket, iron, ironing board
- Light blocking linen pull-down shades on all windows
- In-room heating and air-conditioning, ceiling fan
- Free wi-fi
CARRIAGE HOUSE LOFT
The Carriage House was converted to apartments in the '20s or '30s, rented in the past to local students or soldiers. Now the second floor of the Carriage House is a 600-square-foot suite called the Carriage House Loft. Exterior stairs bring you to a petite balcony with bistro set at the private entry. A few more steps bring you up into the Loft. The living area includes a cable TV, comfortable plush rocking chair, clever desk with chair, and a white iron vintage-style twin day bed and trundle. Skylights, installed when this was Mrs. Milburn's Studio, make the space light and airy. At the north end, the fabric-covered walls of the sleeping nook embrace a vintage white iron and brass king bed with comfortable pillow top mattress, nightstands and lamps. In the kitchenette is a quaint breakfast table with four chairs; a retro metal-cabinet sink; refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, electric kettle, and toaster oven. Dishes, glasses and silverware, as well as cookware, utensils and sink supplies, are included. The bathroom contains a large walk-in shower. Separate climate control systems (heat/AC unit in living area and another window AC in the kitchenette, plus additional space heaters) keep you comfortable in all seasons.
The day bed can be equipped with comfortable bed linens for a third person; the trundle bed can also be set up for a fourth person; and, a rollaway cot can be added for a fifth person. There are additional charges per night for more than two people, which include the additional breakfasts. Families with children are welcome in the Carriage House Loft. This room is on the second floor of the Carriage House with a private entrance, and is also non-smoking and pet-free.
- King-sized pillow-top bed
- Day bed with trundle mattress
- Rocking plush chair with ottoman
- Cable television
- Small desk and chair
- Clock radio, bedside lamps with charging ports
- Bathroom with large walk-in shower
- Kitchenette with cooking, serving, cleaning supplies
- Refrigerator, microwave oven, toaster oven, electric kettle, coffee maker
- Kitchen table and chairs
- Luxurious bed linens, extra pillows, blanket
- Quality towels, toiletries, hair dryer
- Iron, ironing board
- In-room heating and air-conditioning, ceiling fans
- Private entrance
- Free wi-fi