Great place for a 2-3 day retreat. Dog-friendly (on leash required). The customer service responds…read morequickly, and check-in/check-out are smooth and easy. This year's water level is historically low (since the 1960s), so direct swimming access to the water is nearly impossible. Boat ramp closed. However, the view is still spectacular. We also appreciate the grill spots -- we saw previous complaints about the grills -- honestly, we don't quite understand why they are being so picky with the public grill spots lol... I can tell they have tried their best to manage/clean. A/C works well, especially at night! Not much noise created. All the fire pits were upgraded and well-maintained. Some things to be careful with: 1/ Some weeds in the grass can be sticky and painful to pick off. Be careful walking in grass near the cabins (wear water shoes). 2/ Some dogs may be reactive to people/other dogs (barking). But everyone was very respectful. 3/ Didn't try the swimming pool; it looks a little muddy. 4/ Coffee station not working well. We noticed from others' reviews and brought our own coffee boiling pot with pour makers. They also didn't provide milk/coffee mate. 5/ Pillows are not quite comfortable.

Can't believe it's been 10 years since my first stay at Canyon Lakeview Resort. Instead of a group…read moreof 40, we were about 24 adults, a few kiddos, and a handful of furbabies. And just like last time, it was a great stay. I'm not sure if I noticed their amenities last time or if they added on facilities in the last decade, but a few things to know: o There is a giant, we're talking massive swimming pool that's 3"5 deep all the way around. As a shawty, I appreciate that. There's plenty of seating, pergolas for much-needed shade. No restrooms at the pool. o Volleyball court o A main lodge area/event space, perfect for family reunions and such. o There's a "motel" also onsite. o It's dog-friendly, with a max of two dogs per cabin and a $25 deposit per pet per night. o Amazing sunsets, direct lake access for swimming or boating, grilling areas, and "The Point" which is a great spot for a nightcap and handing with friends/family. As for the cabins, once again our group reserved five of their six cabins that each come equipped with two decks overlooking Canyon Lake, a hot tub, multiple bedrooms, living spaces, fireplaces, full kitchens.... Note that some cabins may have a studio-style room with no wall. Our AC was kickin' and there was plenty of hot and cold water. Only gripe is the living room seating in our cabin, Cabin F. The chairs stunk like BO. My guess is that guest sit on them with wet river clothes... hope they steam them.

Mark at the front was so helpful and let us check in early before gloating the river. The place is…read moreso clean and well kept. Very quit and beautiful area filled with deer. Would stay here again!!!!

Quaint, clean, comfortable beds & the best towels ever!!…read morePrice is very reasonable. Staff was friendly.

Cute, clean, comfortable and very convenient to whitewater amphitheater. Really easy to walk to the…read morevenue. Not many creature comforts, but we didn't need them. Walls were thin so we could hear the neighbors, but they weren't up late and it wasn't too much that it kept us up.

Excellent, involved, responsive onsite manager/husband team. Very clean…read more Traffic noise from 306 is a bit distracting.

What a dynamite little find in Canyon Lake. Such a great place to stay. Clean cozy rooms with a…read moreterrace view of the river. Superior friendly service by the houseman, Vinny, and the young woman behind the desk. If staying in New Braunfels, I suggest booking a room here instead.

My bday weekend with 7 other ladies. The owners are so nice and so accommodating one of the others…read moreeven say happy birthday. The gentleman that was working the grounds was above and beyond caring and for us every time. Their beds are soft. The rooms are clean and location. Can't be beat!

Came for a mini vaca & so very happy with this hotel! The staff were extremely helpful with daily…read moretext check ins and the resort was so fun and beautiful. The lake was obviously very low but we could still see a portion of it. The hotel was clean, neat & fully stocked. The hotel also had 2 beautiful pools, food station, ice cream area, mini golf, multiple bbq pits, large chess/checkers area all under shade. Will absolutely will be returning.

Found lots of hair in the bath/shower upon checking in our room . Floor was filthy, my white socks…read morewere black on bottom after 5 minutes. Filthy toilet. Our niece with 4 small children had to wait until 7:00 pm until their room was ready. Pools with no water, trash cans overflowing with trash, dirty bathroom sinks, people playing loud music until the police intervened. Never, never again! A dump, Holiday Inn should bulldoze this place! An embarrassment to their brand and the Texas Hill Country! And all the while, they are trying to sell you an overpriced timeshare! Dangerous intersection needs a stop light! And did I say don't stay here...ever!

It's now called Claire Hotel. It's not a hotel. It's old and needs serious upgrades…read more We somehow got a handicapped friendly room. The bathroom was terrible!!! Old, musty, questionable! One bed slanted downward, one box spring had blood stains. Beds were not comfortable. Kitchen was ugh too. Looks so cute from the outside but I would not recommend.

What beautiful cabin. Very peaceful. The check in was very smooth. The cabin was very clean.read more

We had such a relaxing and beautiful stay from start to finish. It truly had everything you could…read moreneed for a comfortable getaway. The room was cozy and thoughtfully set up with a mini fridge (perfect for storing leftovers), a coffee and tea station, and an incredibly comfortable bed that made it hard to leave in the mornings. The bar and brunch alone are worth the visit. Everything we tried was amazing, but the stuffed French toast completely stole the show, hands down the best French toast I've ever had. We also ordered the tostadas, biscuits and gravy, and avocado toast, and every dish was full of flavor and beautifully done. The mimosas were just as impressive; I tried the guava mimosa for the first time and it was so refreshing and delicious. To top it all off, the atmosphere is absolutely perfect. Sometimes they have live music, and you can also head out back to relax by the fire, which really adds to the overall experience. It's peaceful, charming, and feels like the perfect escape. This is truly one of the best places to stay in Wimberley, and we can't wait to come back.

Great relaxed brunch location with some outstanding mixed drinks and cocktails to enhance the…read moremorning festivities or continue the celebration. Best visited by couples in love, fun groups of friendly people and folks looking to relax and enjoy a great hill country vibe out on the patio too.

We decided to go here for the very first time in our camper and it look like they had a lot of good…read moreamenities and being right by the lake was great for the kids. There was not many people that were enjoying the amenities it look like as you can see from the pictures but it is gorgeous where the clubhouse is there is a really lovely fire pit and a lot of trees and the pool area it was also really nice. This is right by the lake also so we went by there both days that we stayed and it was really enjoyable. I wish that they had pull through RV sites but the price wasn't too bad. The people working at the park or super friendly even though we checked in really late and helped us back into the spot since that was the first time that my husband was parking this RV. All of our neighbors are really friendly and it is also really dog friendly. All in all we would go back.

This place is beautiful and clean. Went here with my friends this past weekend for a getaway trip…read moreand we truly had a blast. Will be back in the future.

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.

It's been 10 years since I last rated this place but I want to concentrate on The Pantry, their…read morelittle breakfast/brunch kitchen. They had a special: Breakfast enchiladas! Hobby loved them with the green sauce. We had a variety of things with our friends visiting from Virginia. Breakfast plate. Breakfast tacos. Breakfast croissant. All amazing. Friends loved the Texas Pecan coffee. Staff was invited from the moment we walked in. You order and pay first then find a seat either indoor or outside. We chose inside and it was lovely. Highly recommend.

My wife and I live in Grapevine, Texas, and wanted a long weekend getaway. We rented the cedar…read morecabin and absolutely loved it. There are very few things as peaceful as sitting in a jacuzzi and watching the wildlife walk and fly by. No sounds of cars. No airplanes overhead. No "hustle and bustle." Just peace. The cabin itself was pretty cool. There's a binder with photos documenting its construction sitting on the kitchen table. The layout made sense. It's nice to be able to cook your own meals if you want. There are some restaurants just a few miles from the cabin if you'd rather do that. If you want a nice hearty breakfast, you have to check out Granny D's. The shower and fireplace were both a lot of fun. The rain on our first day there made it a bit difficult to get a fire going, but we finally managed to start it. The replica Franklin stove in the bedroom was useful. The way that the windows are fitted to the house lets a bit of a draft in, and they rattle a bit when the wind is blowing hard, but that's part of the charm of the place. Another cool place to check out while you're there is the Natural Bridge Caverns. Lots of fun, as we both like long walks and hiking-type activities. There is one recommendation that I would make to the owners of the cabin. Re-grade the driveway/ramp down to the cedar cabin. The sharp drop at the bottom all but guarantees that you're going to scrape your vehicle's undercarriage unless you're driving a pickup or SUV. If you are driving a sedan, you'll want to park at the top of the driveway and walk down the hill to the front door. We were crawling down the driveway at less than 1 mph and still managed to scrape the under-body paneling of the car on our first day there. That sucked. We parked up top (see photos) for the rest of our stay. All of that said, the cabin was exactly what we were looking for in a relaxing hill country getaway. I've recommended it to many of my friends and colleagues in the past few weeks since we got back to Grapevine. You should absolutely check it out and at least give it some consideration if you're looking for a getaway that's a bit different than the typical downtown hotel or beach resort scene. 8/10 Would survive the zombie apocalypse there.

You would think staying in a tiny house wouldn't be that great. I'm sorry, but this may be one…read moreinstance where bigger isn't necessarily better (that's what she said?) Nestled in the hill country just a stones throw away from Canyon Lake and all the awesomeness that the Hill Country has to offer are the Homestead Cottages. There are three cottages: A cedar cabin, a regular cottage, and a Tiny Texas House. We stayed at the Tiny Texas House and loved it. The location itself is great. It's close to New Braunfels but even closer to Canyon Lake. It is perfect for day trips into the surrounding hill country, which is exactly what we used it for. We tripped to Boerne and Bandera from the location and the drive was beautiful. Tough to beat. The amenities at the Tiny Texas House were nice as well. There is a Tiny Texas Kitchen with a Tiny Texas Induction Oven (you know, the magnet thingie to heat stuff up with). There was also a flat-screen TV with sattelite TV, bath robes, and a coffee maker. Most of the comforts of home. I had only a couple of negatives about the TTT: (a) the size of the sink made it difficult to wash dishes and there was no dish soap; (b) the air conditioner wasn't quite strong enough to cool down the lofted bed; (c) there were some unknown hairs on the bed sheet so we were uncertain whether the sheets had been washed before we arrived; and (d) the fridge smelled a little musty. These were small issues, though, and didn't diminish our enjoyment that much. Aside from the location, a few things stand out for me. First, I loved that the TTT had a little enclosed garden surrounding an above-ground jacuzzi. If we were so inclined, there was plenty of mint to make enough mojitos for a party of 20. The jacuzzi was secluded, too, both by the trees lining the street and a wall filling in the space where the trees were. I also really liked the idea of a lofted bed. It was like getting up into my lofted bed I had in college, except fancier. All in all, if you're wanting a hill country escape with your significant other, you can do much worse than staying in one of the Homestead Cottages in Canyon Lake: unique, charming, and cozy.