This was a unique and wonderful stay planned as a late-surprise-joint-birthday celebration for my…read morepartner and I! Arriving after dark, my partner parked on the street and walked down the Art alley to ensure that he had the right spot and knew where to park. I could see that we were in a small town with some local shops and a small theater but tried not to look around and ruin the surprise. Once the venue was verified, we pulled into the grassy parking area behind The Cell Block, located the keys, and found our way to the front door. I could tell that the place was small, dated with a very modern makeover, and had a rooftop area. I was so excited to see inside!! With the heavy, suctioning swoop of the metal door, the prison-turned-boutique-hotel interior was revealed and I immediately congratulated my partner on such an awesome find!! Not one detail was ignored! We took pictures like paparazzi before even putting our bags down over sheer excitement at this overhauled, 1930s, 2-cell, cinderblock city jail where hard steel met white walls and ceiling, delicate flowers, tinted glass, crisp linens, and windows on every side. I have so much to say about this place - from its prison/criminal-themed music records to the rooftop gas fire-pit to the curious alley cats to the sparkling clean wine glasses and complimentary wine and Balcones single malt...it all made for such a special and adventurous stay! While this might be a one-time special occasion for us, we are very eager to treat my parents to a visit some day and have already recommended it to a couple of friends!

Fantástic experience end to end. Our stay was excellent. Making reservations, check in and local…read morespot advice was great. Room is cozy and comfortable and in the heart of Main Street. Romantic and highly recommend. Loved the patio!

We stayed at Blue Hills Resort on a whim and had the best time. There were so many animals to…read moreinteract with and meet. Mostly they are nice but can be a bit food motivated and come right up to you expecting some snacks. The cabin we stayed in was just enough for our needs since it was just my husband and me. We did the guided safari and was amazed at the vastness of the area. Ryan our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. We had a great time. Matt was extremely helpful. The entire staff is kind and willing to listen.

We had an amazing time at Blue Hills Ranch in Waco, TX- I highly recommend a trip out there to get…read morethe up-close and personal experience we enjoyed with all the amazing animals! Fantastic staff, happy animals, well-kept facilities...what an incredible day we had. It feels like a dream. Easy day trip outing with the family or as a date- book your animal experiences online like we did at https://www.bluehillsranch.com . The staff was flexible to shift timing of the experiences so we didn't have to wait long in between- they were extremely accommodating and we never felt rushed either. The otter swim/playtime experience was originally what drew us, and it was even better than I'd imagined. Worth every penny! Then we got to feed and pet the capybaras, which were way friendlier than I thought they would be! The babies enjoyed some extra belly rubs too. Bottle feeding the kangaroo was so fun too- little Dundee was SO soft and loved all the pets, even gave us kisses! The giraffes were super friendly and greeted us every time we were nearby; feeding and getting quality time with them was an extra treat. The safari ride tour was also amazing- 5 of us fit comfortably and got to feed/see lots of animals that we wouldn't normally get to experience. We were surprised at how this place wasn't crowded at all in the middle of July when it is peak vacation season, so it really felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. They also have a beautiful main lodge area that is comfortable and welcoming with additional animals to enjoy.

Have really good food. Love the fried pickles. Good drinks and to…read more Best chicken fried steak.

Always a fun place. We meet here often with friends and family. Love the live music out back. And…read moredrinks are always great. Their Bosque burger will unhinge your jaw because it's so big but it's delicious! Don't miss the armadillo eggs - yum.

Rough Creek Lodge is the epitome of a luxury "lodge" experience…read more Recently, my family and I went to the RCL for Easter Brunch. What a treat!! Incredible high end buffet curated by the Master Chef, Gerard Thompson. We were served the freshest fruits/specialty salads, multiple brunch items using fresh locally raised ingredients, a melt in your mouth beef tenderloin, sushi grade tuna rolls, and ending with delectable deserts. The dining room staff was delightful, professional, and attentive as always! Fantastic service. We wanted for nothing. Hugs all around!!

Came here for a business retreat last week which is their shoulder season. Had a wonderful time…read more Flew in to Dallas and it's a few hours drive away, but once there I felt like I was transported into a whole other world. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and there were plenty of activities to do across the property. I tried my hand at archery, axe throwing, and lasso (among other things for the first time), and the team there were patient and friendly throughout it all. My accommodations were great, I appreciated little touches like the eye mask and earplugs, and I also enjoyed the food as well. If you want a getaway with family, or a business group, this could be a good option!

We enjoyed our stay for our family reunion! We stayed in the wagons and it was nice to be in our…read moreown little area. Sean led our Safari Adventure and was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and friendly and accommodating! It was good to go on an animal safari where we felt the animals were happy, well cared for and well fed. The food in the restaurant was incredible! We LOVED every dish we ordered! It was delicious and high quality. The unique food offerings created by the chef were better than we even expected. This was the best chicken fried steak we've ever had and we're Texans so we've eaten a lot of chicken fried steak in our lives. Be sure to check the time and days the restaurant is open. I wish I had asked the name of the chef! Two things we wish could've been a little better: 1. We went in July and it was HOT and the wagons don't have a place to be together as a group out of the heat. We went to the upstairs of the main buildings. We were asked to leave because they were going to have a meeting in the upstairs room, so we were told we could go downstairs. Then the ACs needed attention and we were asked to go somewhere else, maybe the saloon/restaurant. This was 4pm and the Saloon had just opened. We just needed a place in the shade with AC to play board/card games. This led to problem 2: the waitress. The waitress on 7/25/26 between 4-7pm (possibly BrigaL) told us we were just taking up space and unless we ordered something we needed to leave (there were NO other customers in there at this point). So we decided to order an early dinner for our entire party. Once we were ready to order, the waitress never approached us. We walked up to her and told her we were ready to order. She replied, "I was waiting on you.". Then, while we ordered, we received multiple eye rolls, frustrated sighs , and obvious unhappiness with us. While this could've been overlooked, we were given our bill at the end without a receipt. My husband did quick math and noticed it was almost $20 over what we had ordered. When we asked about it, she frustratedly told us that was for the water. For our family of six, she charged us $3/person for cups of water! She took our bill and after maybe 5-10 minutes brought it back with the water price taken off and the little pay-at-the-table box. She looked directly over my husband's shoulder, almost touching him, staring at the screen while he chose his tip amount. It was EXTREMELY awkward, uncomfortable, and unprofessional! The whole experience with her was so poor, we knew we could not handle eating another meal there in case she was the only server. ( It seemed to be there was only one server per night. The server on our first night, 7/24, was great! ). Overlooking that very uncomfortable evening at the restaurant (the food was still amazing and incredible), we had a great time! We just wish there was a cool area for families to hang out in the middle of the summer. We did swim while we were there, but we needed another place to play games and just be together as a family. We would recommend this Ranch for family reunions and gatherings!

I reserved a 1BR cabin for 3 nights. I was charged immediately for the full stay after being told…read moreit would be later. They changed my reservation without my knowledge to a lodge room. I was unaware of this until after the deadline for free cancelation. Upon learning this two weeks before my stay, I tried to contact them via phone and e-mail, never a response. I guess they never intended to make it right. We did not go!! They ruined my 35th Wedding Anniversary!! DO NOT TRUST THIS PLACE, GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY THEY WILL SCAM YOU WITHOUT EVEN TRYING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. We wanted to cook out, fish, drink coffee on the porch, watch sunsets etc. Not possible in a lodge room! They wanted a review this is it! I would have given them 0 if possible.

We stumbled across this place online. I don't even know where to begin. Best vacation we've had in…read morea long time. We got so lucky to have a bunch of rain before our stay and the kids played in the creek all weekend, chasing frogs and crayfish. Waterfall was incredible. Cabin was super clean, with great amenities we didn't expect - just perfect. The owners were over the top sweet and even texted us pics of the kids playing in the creek. Of course we did the Fossil Rim trip and Dinosaur Valley stop while we were here. We will 100% make this an annual visit.

After finding a deal on Yelp, I booked my wife and two youngest sons for a relaxing get-away…read moreseveral months ago, and they LOVED it! I can't wait to go myself, and use their place for a study retreat. Thanks for making my family so happy!

Absolutely in love with this off the beaten path sanctuary. Just happened to look on Yelp for…read moreplaces to stay while we were on a winery road trip. Saw a few snaps and made a last minute call! We totally lucked out and felt like we won the Lottery when we walked in. The proprietor met us on the little road heading down (while she was feeding the chickens, with a longhorn standing ominously behind her). Then - a huge fireplace with burning logs to welcome us in. We arrived late afternoon and just took a brief walk around the grounds on a few of the many trails. The Prayer chapel has a custom made cross with a stained glass dragonfly. The serenity of the scenic landscape is really something. This would be a perfect getaway for a group or spiritual retreat. Truly an amazing feeling - like you've just come home! Can't wait to return when the seasons change.

Awesome place, great host, man you just explain the whole feeling like being at grandma's house…read more Its the same experience! Will definitely recommend and definitely go again !

I love this place. I have stayed here a couple of times for a romantic get away from the metroplex…read more. It's a real diamond in the rough . Tons of charm ! Comply and Cozy . The owner is very friendly and easy to get along with. There are great places to eat around there or bring groceries and utilize the kitchen. I have slept like a baby and left feeling totally rested. I highly recommend this place. ( just not on a night I want to reserve it... Ha! ) make sure you sign the guest book !!!

Stayed at this beautiful home last night and wish we had more time to be here. This is NOT a…read more"drive-by" when looking for a place to stay in Hico. The outside is a little plain but the inside is a vintage dream yet with every modern convenience you need. We happened to call last minute and the owner met us there in 10 minutes and explained the history of the house. She and her husband bought it and restored it back to its original beauty. There's a photo album of everything they did to restore the house and the antiques she purchased for the rooms are stunning. Can't say enough about how cool this house is!

Wow what a great hotel find…read more Downtown Really gorgeous We were blessed with an upgrade and out king suite is beautiful Big bathroom Tub Shower Lovely counter top great hot water Couch Leather chair Large chest of drawers AC and ceiling fan East check in Jen was so gracious Food and drink across the street We love it

Fun little boutique hotel. We traveled with two other couples. We booked 200 Wiseman Suite. It was…read morespacious with nice antique type furnishings. Staff was friendly and courteous. Had dinner reservations at the Chop House Restaurant. All the food was yummy. Great place to meet up for a weekend trip

What an amazing weekend with friends and family. Clayton is so accommodating and always makes sure…read morethat you are having a great time and is always ready to help out if you need anything. They have a small store on site and plenty of stuff to do if you are not on the river. The pool is a great perk. Can't wait for our next trip back.

Owners very nice and cabin 15 was nice had all you need for cooking , full size fridge as well …read more Wish they had more rv slots and away from front but still nice place . You can rent their boat slots for 10.00 a day and fish off the dock . We will be back