Vanessa, the new owner, was PERFECT!!! She was so helpful and kind and the mansion was BEAUTIFUL!!!…read moreI cannot recommend this place enough. I even got to swim in the pool without pestering kids under the moonlight at night. So romantic and beautiful! My husband and I celebrated our 32 anniversary! She is a yummy cooker and her daughter is adorable. I highly recommend this place for fun and relaxation. The nearby mineral springs were awesome but find shade! I sunburned easy. :D

Paranormal Activity Cut Our Visit Short!…read more We were looking forward to a relaxing weekend at Belle Oaks and were drawn in by the charming photos and description. But from the moment we arrived, it was clear that--while still beautiful--the inn was showing signs of wear, a faded echo of its restored glory from 20 years ago. What we liked: The property retains a nostalgic charm, with antiques adorning every corner. The hosts greeted us warmly and shared a bit of the inn's history. To their credit, they did warn us that the older electrical circuits might cause occasional flickering lights. What we didn't expect: Lights turning on and off by themselves. The television powering on in the middle of the night. Bed sheets being pulled off us while we slept. Feeling as if I was being touched and it wasn't my husband. The paranormal energy was far more intense than we'd anticipated--and ultimately, we decided to cut our trip short. Other concerns: The pool was dirty, and while breakfast was tasty, it was surprisingly sparse. As someone who's stayed in many bed and breakfasts, this was the first time I've encountered a buffet-style setup with no table settings, no water service, and a limited selection. We left both hungry and unnerved. Speaking with locals we learned that stories abound about hauntings in Gonzales.

We had a great stay in 2021, for our anniversary, so much history, beautiful decor, very…read moreaccommodating and friendly owners/brothers. Happy to hear the carriage suites were completed, that was just a dream at the time. We highly recommend the Saint James B&B, Roy & Linda O.

From the owner: Services: Bed & Breakfast, Boutique Hotel, Boutique Inn,…read moreEvent Space, Party Place, Weddings, Bridal Parties, Corporate Events, Ghost Tours.

This place is amazing! Lots of family fun on a real working cattle ranch! The perfect get away for…read morefamilies, groups, etc! So beautiful!

Amazing experience! Great Friday Night Spook Day with my girlfriends! We will be back to book the…read moreovernight stay in October!

Oct 28 is Emma's Birthday... so Magnolia Hotel decided to open the doors to celebrate! Free tours…read morefrom 10am-2pm! I just happened to see something come through my newsfeed over Fb, I bookmarked it, found my schedule open, so headed east to check it out. Emma likes to play in her room... and who doesn't like to play with little spirits?! I didn't know the history of the Magnolia Hotel so was totally clueless walking in the door... Magnolia Hotel has been on Ghost Adventures on Travel Channel. Also, Magnolia Hotel is ~not~ a hotel, it is now a personal residence. To my delight, I was able to hear stories of the old hotel, tales of it's past residents many of which have never left, and how Magnolia Hotel was discovered by the owners. Jim & Erin saved the Magnolia from being demolished... they single handedly have saved a part of Seguin history!... and some haunted history at that! I spent about two hours just hanging out, looking around, and people watching... talked to some interesting people, listening to questions and answers... all very interesting. Did I have an experience? I had something creepy go up the back of my left neck and skull as I was talking to a ghost hunter in the original dining area where the owner was sitting. I also felt some weird things around the house... but something I brushed off at first until I started listening to others talk about it... when you first come up the stairs, it feels really heavy. I originally brushed it off as I just walked up the stairs... but no, go back and you feel it... and everyone was feeling it!!! Emma was playing in her room. One of the guides said just a few minutes earlier, a little girl got scratched. Then someone told her that they saw the door knob in the pink bathroom turn back and forth. The owner, Erin, said this house is more active during the day than at night. Wow! The owners Jim & Erin host a ghost tour in their home on occasion, which books up months in advance. The tour last about 2 hours with in-depth stories which might also include a spiritual reading from the Erin at the end (but only if deceased wish to come forward). Erin has written Haunted New Braunfels, Haunted Seguin, and soon to be released Haunted Magnolia House. All proceeds go towards restoring the Magnolia Hotel. I can not wait to go on their ghost tour!

Really super clean nice place to stay in the San Marcos area. (Quiet friendly on site owner). Near…read moreSan Marcos outlet shopping malls. We came for a wedding and enjoyed the stay! Would definitely return. Bedrooms are clean, clean and bathrooms are clean, clean. Hardwood floors are clean, clean! Very comfortable ! I was really surprised how nice this place was considering we are in the middle if no where! !!!!!! Biggest negative she owns a cat that she keeps locked up while you are there. Allergy alert for those who suffer from cats!

Excellent must pick!! House is set up excellent bed and bathroom together. Owner rosemary and Reed…read morewere very kind and helpful. Food outstanding. We had a disability person , Rosemary was very accommodating. Arts everywhere in the home and nature abounds outside!

Love going to DRR - it's always peaceful, welcoming and a beautiful B&B in the country surrounded…read moreby nature, Longhorns, chickens, horses, and the sunsets are the best. The hospitality is Texas sized.

I believe exceptional is not good enough ! The experience was perfect! Monica is a phenomenal host,…read moreand a great cook! She made us a soup that was so tasty! The ranch is super cool, the longhorn bull biscuit has personality , all the animals, including the armadillo that lives under the treehouse (we never saw him but Monica insists he's there !) the casita was perfect the bed was amazing and the box labeled put the pillows HERE was funny and logical , rainfall shower private toilet , tv with every possible channel, starlink internet was fast and stable even in the rain! I was very impressed with Monica and how she took such great care of us, she is a star , not only with the treehouse but at 71 she walked the Camino Real in Spain over 300 miles ! If you have the opportunity to stay here it's not just a recommendation it's a must

My husband and I were looking for something low key to do for our 29th anniversary. We chose the…read moreMansion because it seemed local and we didn't want to drive a lot. We hit the jackpot! There were a few different types of rooms to choose from and we chose the Penthaus 15 because it was on the River. This room is not for tall people (we are not). Choose another room if you're tall! We loved that it's all original buildings from 1800s in the area. Had good plumbing and amazing AC (thank God!) and quite a bit of charm. Please note this is not a bed n breakfast anymore. But The Pantry is a part of the main office and they serve breakfast for reasonable prices. My lox and bagel was amazing and my husband's taco was delicious. Breakfast was a local affair. So many people and everyone was small town friendly. We sat on the porch but there were tables inside and on the back patio. The Texas Pecan Coffee was so good I bought some to bring home. Location of the mansion was perfect! We never even got in our car all weekend!! Shops, live music, bars, parks, river tubing was all within a few blocks. So close that if we needed to cool down (June in TX with no ac in some shops and restaurants) we would just swing back to the room for about 15 mins, cool down, and then keep going. So much live music to enjoy. I see some reviews that complain about music at night but we were not bothered by any of it. We had to strain to hear anything outside our room. The Inn provides earplugs but we didn't use them. We've already promised each other to come back again in the fall when it's a little cooler. And of course we will stay at the Gruene Mansion Inn.

We love visiting Gruene and love to stay at Gruene Mansion Inn when we are able to make it. I was…read moresad to find out that it is a bed and breakfast anymore. With how high the rates are it should definitely be a B&B still, but i guess high prices are just something that people get away with now! Regardless the room we stayed in was beautiful and clean and had updated renovations. The outside looks rustic but the inside is very comfortable and relaxing. Besides the music that is playing next door, sleep was great. The beds are comfy. We enjoyed rocking in the chairs on the patio watching the people. Plenty of parking during the week for guests. Staff was great and helpful.

Such a beautiful place. Great girls weekend, the spa and massage were out of this world. We were…read morelooking forward to relaxing in the hot tub, but it was not working. We were soooo disappointed, but they made it right. They accommodated us elsewhere, and that says a lot. One of our highlights-Lissette was our waitress in the dining room, and she was so attentive and kind. We looked forward to seeing her every day!

Day spa! My friend and I got massages and enjoyed the amenities. We went for a hike, a swim, and…read morehad a light lunch. Very peaceful place with great service!