We stayed at the Schillinghaus, "Das Blaue Zimmer," aka, the Blue Room. You are given a text prior…read moreto your arrival with an entry code. The building is secure, with a code to get into the building and to your room. There is a covered parking area that is very near the Schillinghaus entrance, which is on the back side of a dental office. This is not a typical bed and breakfast, as no breakfast is actually served. You are given two, $5 coupons with your choice of three local eateries/convenience stores. You also have a fully functional kitchen in your room. The kitchen has complimentary coffee, chips, soda, water, oatmeal, and crackers. There is a full size fridge, microwave, stove, coffee maker, and other kitchen items in the closet. You must climb stairs to get to your room, but no fear, they will soon be opening a handicap accessible, "white room," which will be ground level. Everything was extremely clean, stylish, and homey. The bathroom has lots of towels, rose petals soaps, and all toilette are stocked - shampoo, body wash, tooth paste, tooth brushes, and floss were all available, as well as a hair dryer. The bedroom had a queen size bed, which was rather hard, but the pillows were heavenly. There is WiFi, which was weak in the room, but functional. There is a TV in the bedroom and living room. There is a shared fitness room - which consists of an elliptical - between two rooms. I am giving Schillinghaus 4 out of 5 stars because it was private, homey, and relaxing, however, you can hear nearby road noise, the bed was not as comfortable as I would like, and the stairs were a surprise. Everything else was absolutely perfect. You have little to no human contact, which was perfect for me. The only reason we saw anyone is they were working outside and we happened to see them as we were leaving. After saying all this, I would definitely recommend Schillinghaus to a friend. In fact, I would love to go back!

Lovely German themed apartment! 4 of us traveled from California to experience North Texas…read morewineries. Schillinghaus really added to our experience! We stayed one night in two rooms upstairs (Blue & Green) which were each a full apartment with everything you could need. Fantastic accommodations for our lovely winery tour which was better than Napa! (no traffic and very affordable wineries compared to Napa).

This little hotel on the square in Saint Jo Texas is a quaint whistle stop on the road to a North…read moreTexas weekend- whether it's a winery destination, an art gallery, Ancient Ovens or a motorcycle ride through ranch country. This self service hotel which has been remade from offices and a Lions Club has five rooms - each decorated differently and perfectly. You enter the front door with a passcode and proceed up a wooden staircase to Grandmas room or The Bunkhouse (a rustic favorite) or the Country Room. There are no TVs here but wifi speed is good and strong. The property is under new management when I visited recently on my second stay- and they are helpful, eager to please and friendly in every way. The housekeeper even emailed me to see if there was anything I needed special in my room. They have a large saloon room outfitted with a full kitchen, pool table, leather sofas and a bar. There is plenty of good quality coffee and tea for your morning routine here. But if you wish to reheat some leftovers or your cup of morning joe-bring a coffee mug or a plate as there are only styrofoam cups or metal mugs here that won't go in the microwave. That being said everything else here is pretty much spot on just right! Beds are comfortable, rooms are spotless, spacious, fun and well thought out. I have stayed here twice- once in Grandmas room (which had a washer dryer ) and once in the Country Room. The rooms have ample closet space (more than I have at home). Some rooms have multiple beds and sitting rooms or foyers - all decorated in period Victorian or rustic style depending on which room you are in. Definitely make this a pit stop when in the northern hill country of Texas. Tip: the only breakfast place in St Jo is the Dairy Queen- so bring some breakfast items for yourself when you check in.

We spent a few days in St Jo to visit our adult kids and stayed at Texas Kings Hotel!…read moreIt was an awesome stay. The hotels decor is quaint and original. My husband was afraid it may be haunted.. and I hear some in town say it is. I did not feel a ghost! Lol The rooms are amazing and the great common area was a pleasant surprise! Beautiful wood floors, big screen tv, pool table and kitchen with a huge bar. This is a perfect hotel to rent for family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, hunters and fishermen! We were there during the week and had this hotel to ourselves.. what a pleasant stay! St Jo is a small Texas town almost 1.5 hours from Dallas and located in the country with beautiful Texas you "expect" to see. There are lakes for fishing, private hunting lands for hunters, wineries and quaint mom and pop restaurants and shops within St Jo and neighboring towns. What I also learned is that it is located in a heavily travelled bike route! It's a great place to stay the night. Texas Kings Hotel is located on the town square. There is a tattoo shop that just opened up next door to the hotel and the wife is adding a grab and go deli, which is going to be great for the hotel guests. I suggest getting out of the city to experience small town charm. We loved it and can't wait to see what the locals do in this small Texas town. Cant wait to stay again!

Been a guest 4 times over the last 15ish years. Can't wait to go back again!! The food!!! The…read moreatmosphere!! The hospitality!! 10/10 I love it!! My favorite retreat.

Husband and I were looking for a nice, weekend getaway, and Elm Creek Manor looked like the perfect…read moreplace. Boy, we're we right! The property is beautiful and serene, they've absolutely nailed the old world style, and the FOOD--oh my God, I've never had anything like it. We stayed in the Austrian Haus, and splurged on the Ultimate VIP Package, and it was worth every penny. The Room: The Austrian Haus is very roomy and comfortable, with a beautiful old world rustic feel to it. I loved everything about it, ESPECIALLY the spa shower and sauna room. Large, open shower area, and an infrared sauna that my husband and I enjoyed so much, it's got us looking for saunas in our area. We came to Muenster just to stay here, and between that and the late July heat making the outdoors a bit more than we could stand, we ended up lounging around in here for most of our stay. Comfy seating, strong wifi, and satellite TV, so we didn't feel cooped up, at all. Loved it, and I'm seriously torn between a desire to check out some of the other accommodations next time, and just continuing to book this one, because we enjoyed it so much. The Property: Absolutely gorgeous farm, nestled in the woods. The Austrian Haus is right next to the garden, so we had an excellent view of a variety of fruit trees, and rows of vegetables. There are also chickens, goats, and some miniature donkeys nearby. We didn't get to enjoy the outdoors as much as we would've liked due to our brilliant decision to come in the hottest part of the summer, but what we did see was beautiful. I look forward to coming back in a cooler part of the year! The Food: They're serious about the farm to table concept, and it shows! Between that and Marcia's incredible culinary skills, these were honestly some of the best meals my husband and I have ever eaten. You can taste the respect for the ingredients in every bite. Everything on the plate shines, and the vegetables are NOT just sides--we found ourselves enjoying them every bit as much as the meat. Even the salads are so good, they had us scraping the bowl! The homemade cheeses are phenomenal, and have effectively ruined even the Whole Foods cheese counter for me. And the desserts! I didn't end up taking any photos during our 3 course dinner in the manner, but I should have. That apple blueberry crumble pie was INCREDIBLE, as well as beautifully plated. I could go on for paragraphs about the food, alone. If Marcia ever publishes a cookbook, I'll preorder. The Add-Ons: There's a number of different packages to choose from, and we went with the "Ultimate VIP Package", to try a bit of everything. Pricey, but SO worth it! To run through some of the items included in it: 1) The snack basket was fantastic. Things like this usually seem to have a few good items on top, but are mostly so-so filler, after that. Not here! We enjoyed everything in it, including some old favorites we hadn't seen in years. 2) The European chocolates are SO GOOD. I now understand why Europeans think our chocolate is garbage. 3) The farm gift we got was a jar of their delicious pickles! I haven't had homemade pickles like this since I was a kid, and don't tell my grandparents, but these are better. 4) We both got a 70 minute massage each, and I don't think we've felt more relaxed, in our lives. We've now decided these are essential, and are looking into local places. 5) The treasure hunt was wonderful. The clues aren't meant to be difficult, and lead you on a nice tour around the property. Each comes with a question or series of questions that had my husband and I sharing our feelings (big deal for him, given how emotionally constipated he normally is!), reminiscing, and laughing. And at the end, more delicious cookies! 6) That charcuterie board was TOP NOTCH. The homemade cheeses and summer sausage were to die for. 7) The private dinner in the library at the manor was lovely. Very romantic setting, and amazing meal. The People: All were friendly and helpful. The owners are fantastic people. We got to chat with Brad a few times, as he goes out to deliver breakfast trays, himself. We only met Marcia at the Saturday night dinner, and enjoyed hearing about the methods they use to preserve food from summer, to use during the winter (they do as much as they can the way folks did 150-200 years ago, so lost of drying and canning!). The way we scheduled everything, we only got to attend one social hour, but I hope to spend more time chatting with them on future visits. All in all, it was a fantastic experience, my husband and I had a wonderful time and left feeling refreshed and energized, and we've decided we're going to have to make this trip once every year or two, and in different seasons (to try out the different seasonal menus). We really want to see it in the winter! I highly recommend Elm Creek Manor, and look forward to future stays.

Best everything. The rooms are charming, the food is out of this world and the spa treatments....so…read morewonderful. Brad and Marcia are extremely hospitable. I have been to Elm Creek 3 times and have loved each time better than the last. If you're looking for a romantic weekend away, look no further. Elm Creek is your place.

From the owner: Elm Creek Manor Luxury Spa Resort is situated on 14 rolling acres with towering Pecan trees along…read morethe banks of two meandering creeks. The owners lovingly collected beautiful, historical and rare pieces throughout the world to enhance the Resort.

We love this place so much we came back for my birthday last weekend to check out another suite…read more The seclusion suite is really something to write home about. The antiques, wood floors, attention to all detail and super comfy king bed.....ahhh paradise! The jetted bathtub was the icing on the cake. It's a B&B, breakfast from Brandy's country kitchen. One can dine in or take out. We opted for takeout as I wanted breakfast in bed. Such a perfect getaway and then some. Talk about feeling spoiled rotten with an absolutely stunning suite and delicious breakfast!

We reserved the honeymoon suite here on our wedding night. The stay was incredible! Even though We…read morearrived really late, the owner Scott was there to greet and help us. The breakfast they provide is actually a local restaurant on the square. It's paid for in your reservation and it's really good. Thank you Scott for the great customer service and stay!

Everything went well! We made our reservations through a phone call and informed them we needed two…read morerooms, one room with a dog which was an extra charge. The owner took us to our room and explained the theme behind it. They also have a bar upstairs that serves complimentary wine, beer, coffee, water and a few breakfast bars. This place was clean and one I would not hesitate to stay at again when we're back in Nocona.

My wife and I stayed here for about a week. The folks that run it are as lovely as the town itself…read more Bob gave us a tour of the inn and explained each and every room. He is very knowledgeable and very kind. His wife Krystal was just a sweet. I would recommend everyone to get a room here if they are able to. Rooms were very clean. Great location. Close to various shops. Pizzeria next door and a short walk to a coffee shop.

Clean, comfortable with friendly staff. I love staying here when we are in Gainesville!read more

The good: the front desk clerk was friendly and knew how to do her job efficiently. She was able to…read moreanswer our questions and help us as much as possible. Shower head was nice. Some things seemed clean, towels and sheets. The not so good: this is what a motel looks like when the owner doesn't reinvest enough money into the property. Many places in the hallway and room had bad areas on the walls, paint peeling and bubbled up, that looked like water damage. The window in the room had two locks on it, one was broken so the noise from highway 35 was louder since it wouldn't seal completely. Carpets had stains in places. Chair in the room was worn. Bathroom had a water leak. Easy to tell because the bathroom vanity was swollen and missing the finish in places from what appears to be water damage. The tile in the bathroom must of come loose and repaired badly. The bottom of the bathroom door looks like it has suffered from water damage. No body wash in the dispenser in the shower. Voicemail still on the phone from 3 months ago. The WiFi didn't work. The furniture and fixtures will get worse if there is no reinvestment to replace and repair. The housekeepers could start to lose interest in doing a good job if everything is falling apart around them. Would choose a different place next time.

BEWARE!! BEDBUG INFESTATION! We went to Nocona this past…read moreweekend to have my husband's memorial. We booked 2 rooms for Saturday night. When we checked into the Veranda Inn, everything appeared clean. We all went to sleep until 5:30 am when my children called me to tell me that there were bugs all over their beds. This was in Room 126. I went and picked up one of the bugs to take to reception. They agreed that it was a bed bug and said Monday morning the regular desk person would give me a refund. She swore that in the year she'd been there they had never had an issue like that before. Based on the fact that the mattresses were in zippered bags and there were tiny bed bugs and big bed bugs I doubted that was true but I let it go. I went and gathered our things to inspect them and placed our luggage in trash bags. We left at 7:30 am unshowered and exhausted. I didn't cause a scene and left thinking they were going to handle things. Instead on Monday I had to call them at 2 to ask what was going on and the receptionist said that they weren't going to give me a refund since they weren't going to charge me a $500 fee for smoking in the room. A blatant lie and the cameras can show him going outside to smoke. He refuses to throw his cigarette butts on the ground and instead brought them inside to the trash can. I've already reached out to the Health Department. Here are the pictures my son took of 6 separate bugs. And the multiple bites my daughter got.

Great room Clean and fresh! Great customer service and easy…read moreaccess from the road!. We initially reserved a room with another "motel" and were terrified upon arrival. Luckily, the Veranda Inn was able to accommodate us last minute.

When our own tour with the Joker and Jester Comedy Tour we always appreciate an easy check-in. Days…read moreof long driving are much more manageable when you don't have to deal with troubles to check in. The room was super clean and equipped with all modern conveniences. Would recommend this place to any traveler.

First, I have stayed here several times. All the previous times, I believe I stayed in a king suite…read moreroom. This past weekend, I was in a regular king room 220. First impression this time did not go well. The complimentary coffee in the lobby was cold when we arrived at check in. The room was as expected with the following exceptions. First, I had to fix the toilet handle. The locking nut in the bowl was not attached to the bowl. It's a simple fix but it left me wondering if the toilet had been cleaned. In order to clean the toilet, one must flush the toilet. Secondly, the seam on the couch arm was busted. The hotel is nice, but when small things start getting overlooked, they eventually become big things. We will stay there again as we are frequent visitors to Winstar. This hotel is close and a nice change from the expensive rates at the resort.