A Diamond in The Hill Country ! If you're looking for a relaxing Bed & Breakfast in the Texas Hill…read moreCountry with super hospitality, a pool, and beautiful lake views, Justin & Jean Robinson's "Lakehouse Bed and Breakfast at Canyon Lake", managed by Justin as "operator and breakfast chef" is the place to go ! We stayed there from Thursday April 23rd - Sunday April 26th 2026. It was like living in an Italian Villa and you would be hard pressed to find a more gracious host and chef than Justin anywhere ! He's been doing this for over twenty years ! We arrived at the Lakehouse around 3:00 pm and were immediately welcomed by Justin who carried our bags to our upstairs Medici Room and gave us a tour of the house. Justin also provided us with excellent tips on things to see and do in the area, as well as suggestions for restaurants for lunches and dinners. Thursday evening, we ate dinner on the outside patio of Gennaro's Trattoria where we enjoyed their Authentic Italian Kitchen. Friday morning, we enjoyed a delicious omelet breakfast in the Lakehouse breakfast room overlooking Canyon Lake and great conversation with other guests. Following breakfast, we took a leisurely drive down River Road to the quaint town of Gruene (that's pronounced "Green"). There, we had lunch at the Gruene River Grill, followed by a relaxing stroll through the many antique and boutique shops in Gruene, and a visit to Gruene Hall, Texas' Oldest Dance Hall. We then returned to Canyon Lake and enjoyed some merlot wine and cheese and crackers (which we had brought with us) on the Lakehouse's covered outdoor patio overlooking Canyon Lake. We had dinner at Canyon Lake's Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill which offers a full menu. On Saturday morning, we enjoyed a delicious Belgian waffle breakfast in the Lakehouse breakfast room. Following breakfast, we drove to the town of Blanco and visited Arnosky's Flower Farm. After walking around the beautiful flower fields, we bought some beverages and snacks inside Arnosky's barn and sat in the chairs on the barn's covered back porch patio overlooking the flower fields, humming bee feeders, and bird feeders. You could sit there a long time as the scene is ever changing. From Arnosky's, we drove to Tillman's Cabin Resort in Blanco and ate lunch at the Rio Blanco Café overlooking the Blanco river. After lunch, we drove to the original 1885 Blanco Court House in downtown Blanco where we took a leisurely self-guided tour of the courthouse. We also visited Blanco's many antique and boutique shops. Saturday evening, we attended the 4 pm mass at Canyon Lake's St. Thomas The Apostle Church. At the end of mass, we witnessed one of their congregants step up to the lectern with the pastor's approval, talk about what the bible says about a wife, ask the lady in the front row next to us to step forward, and then bent down on one knee and asked her to marry him in front of the entire church congregation, and she said "YES" and they kissed. What a beautiful proposal ! Following mass, we had dinner on the outside patio of Canyon Lake's Elio's Osteria e Pizzeria. On the evening drive back to the Lakehouse, we saw lots of white tail deer in the neighborhood. On Sunday morning, we enjoyed a delicious scone and quiche breakfast in the Lakehouse breakfast room. We again enjoyed conversing with the other guests as we had every day, and then we packed and headed home. Sorry for the length of this review but my wife and I thought readers might enjoy hearing about what one can do from The Lakehouse Bed and Breakfast at Canyon Lake. The Lakehouse is centrally located in the Texas Hill Country and opens this area up to you like a box of chocolates!

This beautiful property provided the perfect escape we needed from DFW. After a breathtaking drive…read moreto the Hill Country, we arrived at The Lakehouse and were welcomed by Justin, who showed us around and helped us carry our items upstairs to the Le Metropolitain room. This private access room includes its own balcony with a hot tub and stunning views of Canyon Lake. The room itself is decorated beautifully and the king bed is super-comfortable. The private on-property pool was the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. I agree with all the previous visitors who raved about Justin's fantastic breakfasts! Day 1 included orange scones and a delicious zucchini fritatta and roasted potatoes - incredible. Day 2, by special request, included strawberries Romanov and eggs benedict with sausage. Thank you, Justin, for the wonderful food and conversation. We highly recommend this gem and can't wait to visit again soon!

This wonderful little gem of a B&B nestled in the middle of sleepy little Luling is where we go to…read morerecharge not far from home, but far enough away to disconnect from our normal lives completely. We also go to Luling for sky activities, like hang gliding and skydiving, so it's nice to have a nice place to stay when we go. This place personifies excellent customer service, from beginning to end. For this stay, which was a birthday surprise for my partner, I had emailed for information to find the room with the biggest tub so he could have nice soaking baths, and they didn't just send the info, they sent along pictures to help me choose. Every room has a fridge, microwave, and a Keurig machine, although you have all of that available in the dining room as well. There is a giant grand piano you can play, and lots of lovely places to sit and relax.Every room (upstairs and down) has porch access, with rocking chairs and porch swings. And there are even road bikes you can borrow! Upon arrival, we were greeted like long-lost relatives, with homemade blondies and dipped berries waiting in our room. We were given a tour, and then Jessica dashed off to get us some ice at the market, so we could have some in our bourbon. The dining area has available at all times homemade goodies, juice, water, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and popcorn. You are NOT going to go hungry. And the breakfasts are to DIE for - so delicious! Terry, the owner, often comes and joins, and he and Jessica are delightful company. The rooms are huge, and decorated whimsically. Miss Annie's room even has a red silky robe for the ladies, because apparently Miss Annie used to garden in her red robe (ooh, la la!). The beds are very comfy, and there are easily 20 pillows with which to make yourself a nest - or perhaps a pillow fort. We also really enjoy sitting on the porch swings and having a cocktail or beer, just chilling. It's restful, it's delightful. This trip, on our departure Jessica remembered me telling her that I love urban foraging, and will make use of any leftover fruits and veggies people have, so she packed me a back of veggies from her garden, along with some more blondies for the road. She also packed up some snacks for us the previous day when we were heading out to spend the day waiting to jump out of a plane. Everything about this place is completely delightful. The service, the company, the atmosphere, the food, everything. I cannot possibly recommend it highly enough. As others have noted, yes, there are train tracks nearby, and you can hear the trains going by. If that's a problem, I'd suggest earplugs. For me, it's reminiscent of my childhood, so I don't mind. If you want to be pampered and enjoy a lovely environment for a weekend away, I can't recommend this highly enough. Stop in Lockhart on the way for some delicious BBQ. Luling has some BBQ also, if you don't feel like stopping. Make sure the check out the Farmer's Market too!

Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful - this 4 bedroom bed and breakfast is a beautifully renovated and…read morehistorically kept marvel in the town of Lulling. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms clean, the porches in every room spacious. They invite to watch the sunset with a Cold beverage. Sheryl the manager is helpful and very sweet and everything is provided from fridge, microwave, free wifi, full bath, lovely breakfast, gorgeous decoration, parking, info about the town etc etc Worth every minute of our stay. The only drawback is that I think a housing train comes through this town every hour of the night. You better be a good sleeper as I.

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.

Friendly staff, very clean, excellent food and stylish, historic, beautiful home/ambiance. Bring…read moreyour swimsuit in the warm season to enjoy their beautiful, relaxing, historic pool! Recommend lunch/dinner at Kloesel's Steakhouse & Bar in Moulton, TX and/or the Red Vault in Flatonia, TX.

This was our first time staying at a B&B, so we weren't really sure what to expect but Becky's…read morehospitality and welcoming friendly personality calmed any questioning or concerns we had. The lodge we stayed at was very cozy and the bead was super comfortable. This place was well kept and extremely clean. I wasn't sure were I was going to find my caffeine in the am but Becky had a variety to choose from and it was just right outside the bedroom door. Score!! The breakfast was very good, served fresh and hot. After our plates were given to us and she was going to head out to give us our privacy, we enjoyed her company so much that we asked her to stay and visit. We will definitely be coming back to stay here anytime we are in the area. Becky, thank you so much for the Bed and breakfast experience and we hope to see you again sometime.

We have stayed at our favorite Bed and Breakfast several times. We love going back where we can…read morerelax in such beautiful surroundings and be treated like royalty by our hostess, Becky. After a good night's rest we were treated to a yummy county breakfast. There were always Becky's homemade flaky biscuits with her special jelly accompanied by a different menu daily, always including fresh eggs she had collected that morning. There was always coffee and good company. I'm including some photos of the our space during our stay. There was enough room that we are hoping to have some family join us on our next visit to Texas. It is a wonderful place to share with family..all ages! We will be back, and hopefully get more time to visit the farm part of Becky's little piece of heaven.

Superb. My family…read moreand I recently had occasion to spend a few days in the marvelous city of San Antonio. We discovered the King William Manor's "Stonehouse" on VRBO and made a decision to stay there for our entire vacation. First off, Allison, with whom we dealt primarily, was very helpful. Not only did she help us with the rental by ensuring everything was ready upon our arrival, but she was incredibly useful by providing us lots of good tips on how to get around and where to eat. The Stonehouse, itself, was just what we were looking for: a chic, stylish home away from home that was also highly functional, clean, ideally located, and not overly pricey. Add the adjacent pool and it was a no-brainer to stay here. Allison and Craig have obviously put a lot of time and effort into renovating this home. Although it looks very unassuming from the outside, it boasts a lot of nice touches inside such as new paint and tile, new granite countertops, a nice HD flatscreen TV, huge master bath, new washer and dryer, and some pretty posh furniture options. It was perfect for me and my wife, along with our daughter and my 74 y/o father. Everything works and the house is/was immaculate. WIFI is fast and reliable. A nearby HEB grocery store is only .5 miles away if you need groceries. Numerous trendy cafes, bars, and restaurants line S. Alamo street upon which this house is situated. Two nearby VIVA bus stops make getting around SUPER easy and cheap. The southern end of the famed River Walk is a five minute walk away. Street traffic is minimal and generally quiet. We all slept well during our stay, especially since the provided beds and linens are so comfortable and soft. Seriously, this place is a hidden gem. It is perfect for a small family or two couples wanting to visit San Antonio. Centrally located to River Walk, Tower if the America's, and numerous dining options (I strongly recommend Rosario's, just up the street), Stone House is a perfect San Antonio vacation rental property.

This now known as the King William Hotel. It is fabulously sumptuous and comfortable. And it's very…read moreconveniently located. We stayed two nights in a room at the rear of the house that was quiet. We enjoyed the gardens and wish we'd brought swimsuits for the pool. We will be staying here again and highly recommend it.

Her cakes speak for themselves! She can make it happen no matter you want! From flamingos to…read moreNASCAR she will make your dream cake a reality.

We had a great time! My wife and I have been planning mystery trips for Valentin's Day weekend for…read moreabout 10 years now where the other person has no idea where or what we will be doing. This year was mine to plan and we had a GREAT time! We LOVED the cabin and its proximity to Main Street. I will be releasing a YouTube video to my travel channel in the coming weeks covering our stay at Barons Creekside Rhine Falls Swiss Cabin and weekend in Fredericksburg. You can catch it here: https://youtube.com/@adventureswithmrhayes?si=Mi8ZSXvLpW7Nelzi Update: March 9, 2026 The first of the video series went live this past Saturday. You can start the series here: Episode 1, Valentine's Mystery Trip "The Clues" https://youtu.be/vCF5gB7N3Ig?si=vbEPzzT19mnUzWfb

After arriving on a Sunday evening and finding a VRBO that was not cleaned and not as advertised,…read morewe desperately searched for pet-friendly lodging for our week-long trip. After finding a couple of places closed, we called Barons Creekside. Best thing we ever did! We spoke to Lasca, who was actually out with her family for dinner Despite this, she got us set up in the cutest farmhouse, gave us directions and instructions to get in, and after her dinner was over, she stopped by to check if we needed anything. The excellent service did did not stop there. We were treated like family, and we really enjoyed walking the beautiful, scenic grounds and hanging out at "The Club" on property! Next time we go to Fredericksburg, we know where we will stay - at Barons Creekside!

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.

Another outstanding weekend at the Gruene Mansion Inn. From the minute we arrived, the staff made…read moreus feel like family. We've stayed here a dozen times and are looking forward to our next dozen. Thanks for everything, See you again soon.

Luckily for me, all the better hotels were sold out when I had to be in town on business so I chose…read morethis place thinking "oh its just one night and I gotta choose something". Boy am I glad I did. It is a peaceful little home in a quiet part of town convenient to everything. It was very clean, cozy, and well stocked (even Starbucks coffee, internet, and wine, I don't think the Hampton offers that!). One bathroom has a great big tiled shower and huge jacuzzi tub. Nice back yard if you have time to relax in the eve. I really love this place, and hope I get called back on business so I can stay here again!

This is where I not only had my honeymoon, but where my husband and I spent our second wedding…read moreanniversary. I can't explain how great this place is! Much cheaper than a hotel and the bonuses are endless. The owners are sweethearts and leave lots of goodies for your stay. The hot tub, larger than life jet bath tub, antiques, and huge glass shower create a romantic and relaxing environment. Free use of cute bikes, wifi, iPhone stereo hook up, cable, and the bed is insanely comfortable. We'll be staying here for years to come! LOVE THIS PLACE!