We stayed at the main house on the creek next to Alexander's Restaurant …read more The house is beautiful. We loved our rooms and the view of the creek. The young lady working the front --Janai--was so helpful and kind. An amazing asset to their organization. We discovered Alexander's has the best bread pudding that my friend and I had ever had. My only complaint is breakfast was not at the house. I was looking forward to the continued ambiance of the house.

This is our first time to stay here at the Inn on the Creek and it is wonderful…read more We stayed in the Aiken room and it is a very cozy cute room. The clawed tub is very charming that will whisk you away back in time. You'll definitely get a great night's sleep on the bed because it is very comfortable. The sheets are made of unmatched quality are fit for a king and queen. We liked the sheets so much we actually bought a set for our king sized bed at home. We've had the pleasure of meeting Jason, Katie, and Neil the owner and they've made us feel like family while here. When you stay here you definitely have to check out the Shed restaurant and Alexander's. The food at the Shed is exceptional we did the sampler plate, burgers, and cheese curds. They were great. You'll also want to eat at Alexander's on the property at the Inn as the food is phenomenal. We did the beef tenderloin and it was cooked to perfection along with the crab cakes and autumn bread pudding! If you're not staying at the Inn on the Creek you're missing out. Breakfast in the morning was stellar as well the atmosphere and people have been great. We definitely tip our hats off to all of the staff we've seen, and those working behind the scenes. You're taste buds will thank you once you eat at The Shed and Alexander's as their food is to die for! If you've haven't booked a stay here you will be disappointed if you go anywhere else. The Inn on the Creek truly is a hidden gem that you're going to love!!! From all of us at Texas Blue Courage Company LLC thank you for such amazing hospitality! Respectfully, Justin and Sheila Kmiec

I've been to The Vineyard at Florence twice and loved it both times! The grounds are beautiful, and…read moreit's a wonderful place to spend time with the whole family. The kids had so much fun with the swings, giant outdoor chess, and space to play while we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and live music. The food is amazing, and the pizza deserves a special mention, it was so good that even with all the other delicious options, you're tempted to order it again! Definitely a place worth coming back to.

The Vineyard at Florence is a lovely place but on Saturday, an employee - I believe her name is…read moreCrystal truly disrespected me and my guests. I walked in the side door to go to game room (not the restaurant) with 3 other guests and my service dog, who is a small Shih Tzu, he did not have is vest on, but he has been there many time before without his vest. Crystal literally jumps out of her chair in her office and runs in the hallway to scream at me that I can't have my dog in there in front of everyone, she did not pull me to side, she did not use any customer service skills, she just screamed at me. I told her he was a service dog and I think she said well he has to have his vest with the worst attitude. I did as she requested and removed the dog from the building and sat outside with my dog. This was a work meeting for me with clients and she embarrassed me, upset my clients and honestly I have never seen someone so passionate about kicking out a cute shih-tzu in my life. It was like she was having a bad day or something and she wanted to take it out on me. I have been coming to the vineyard over a decade and I've never seen a sign saying no pets allowed maybe the rules changed, and I will gladly comply if they did, but it was not that the fact that she asked me to remove the dog, it was the tone and the way she yelled at me that was so concerning and I think as a vineyard you should know about this incident and that lots of people have pets, Austin is a pet friendly city and she could have been a lot kinder and use some customer service skills to get her point across with the little class and grace that you expect from a vineyard establishment. Everyone is there to have a good time and have a meaningful experience with the staff, not get yelled by an unhinged employee. I have nothing but good things to say about the other employees, everyone is always kind and gracious. Next time we return Louis will have his service dog vest on.

My family and I had just finished a long arduous road trip from CA to our new quaint home of Salado…read moreTX. We stayed our first night at the Rose Mansion B&B; Lisa is the loveliest and most gracious hostess I have ever encountered! She was quick to accommodate our large family and made us feel immediately at home. The next morning we ate a delicious family-style breakfast in one of their beautifully decorated dining rooms. Although we were the only ones with young children we were made to feel welcomed and at home. We were immediately introduced to the famous Texan hospitality when Lisa suggested I take the remaining watermelon home with us since we would be moving that day. I found the rooms to be clean and cozy. The grounds are beautiful also. Easy walking distance to downtown Salado also!

Quaint and nostalgic with a touch of today thrown in. The breakfast was fantastic and inviting…read more Thoroughly enjoyed the buffet set up in the kitchen made it hip and homey at the same time. Beds are comfortable and sitting out on the porch with the creek in the background was fantastic. Enjoyed the restaurant with local family and the bar upstairs. Definitely a must go.

Don't go here, They change our spot because some one booked for the season didn't tell us, garbage…read morepolicies. Do not stay with kids filled with only old people who stay here for the season. Terrible place wouldn't go back.

What a gem this park is. We spent our first 4 months of full time RV living here…read more We had no idea what we were doing and had bought a brand new 2023 RV and all it's issues. Thank goodness for the community of amazing neighbors and staff. Roy, John, and Jeanie, were sent from above and helped us get through the tough transition of going from a brick and stick home to a RV. We couldn't have done it without them. There are a lot of amazing things I could say about this place, but what I would say most is that, you could call it home and be proud to do so. We are forever grateful for our stay there.

Do not book here unless you're ok with rat poop everywhere, as in on your silverware, plates and in…read morethe "breakfast" they leave in a mini fridge. The explanation from the owner was, "when it rains the rats come inside." That aside, the mattresses and bedding are horribly old and uncomfortable. How one of the reviews for this place(which is from four years ago) could possibly say that the bedding is lush and comfortable is INSANE. The a/c was also not on when we arrived so it took well over an hour for the cottage to become comfortable. I was also very afraid to use the jacuzzi tub as it was dirty with yes, more rat poop but the nozzles also looked dirty and who knows how old that tub really is so a bath was forgone. They don't send a confirmation email of your booking even though I was told twice I would receive one and beware of substantial additional charges that are not disclosed up front. Our stay ended up costing over $100 more than expected because of those extra fees. The cost of staying here is an absolute joke for the accommodations which are dirty and highly uncomfortable. Another guest who stayed when we did reported a similar experience. I don't know how they are staying in business because anyone that has the experience we did will certainly never come back and I hope that the people who read this find any other housing option, this place is not worth your money. There are plenty of other B&Bs with great location close to the shops and will not ruin your trip.

The location is difficult to find, there aren't any signs with directions to help you find the…read moreoffice. I'm sure it was a beautiful location when it was built but the lack of attention to landscape and upkeep are obvious. It is grown up with lots of vines and brush, some even rub on the sides of your vehicle. The food that was left was quite tasty. Once inside the cabin, it had a rustic vibe without an updated feel. The 13 inch tv and spotty internet was a disappointment. It was clean, but very overpriced.

My husband and I got married here a year ago. This is a lovely place. The view from the balcony is…read moreso beautiful! The ranch itself is just amazing. We had 20 people over and they all liked the place. The owner was so helpful with everything. My husband and I live in California and planning the wedding from that far was a little challenging, but the lady helped us out with all the details and sent us a list of vendors. I would definitely recommend this place for any event. We saw some deers around the property, that was cute!

From the owner: The Ranch at Bell Springs is unique venue perfect for Weddings, Dances, Baby Showers, School…read moreEvents, Club Events, Dog Shows, Fund Raisers, Charity Events,Company Picnics, Birthday Parties, Receptions, Quinceaneras, Barmitzvas, Corporate Outings, Reunions, Wedding Showers, Weekend getaways or Christmas Parties. A mix of rustic, country and chic. A cosy venue nestled in Dripping Springs right off highway 290, overlooking Texas Hill Country with unobstructed panoramic views.

One of our friends surprised us with a bee tour because he knows how much my wife loves bees. The…read morestaff was very accommodating to our schedules. It's not recommended to go on the tour when it's raining, and when it's too hot or cold outside. We had to reschedule twice due to weather but we finally made it out there and it was a lot of fun learning about bees, their importance to the world and seeing them up close. We all enjoyed the hands on experience being in the bee hits offered us! Standing in the middle of bees flying around, not angrily, and see how they work together was breathtaking. Becky, one of the staff members, scheduled our tour and led our honey taste testing. She was the sweetest lady and took the time to learn all of our names. Becky's husband, Jesus, led our bee tour and answered all of our many questions. He was very kind, knowledgeable and patient when addressing our questions. If you are looking for a fun experience you need to come out here and do the tour!!!

My stop at Texas Honey Bee Farm today was done mostly out of curiosity when I spied some small…read moresigns along the roadside. Expectations were low. After all, this place is out in the country and, although not too far off of Hwy 71, it is secluded and kind of remote (probably seems more remote than it actually is). It was, however, a delightful surprise! The shop had a wide variety of bee-related items from tools and clothing for serious bee keepers to honeys and honey-sweetened candies to bee-themed household goods. So cute!! We were treated to a honey tasting, which (like wines) started with the lighter colored and flavored honey (a local honey) up to the darker honeys, then we veered off and were sampling cinnamon honey (think Red Hots + honey), coffee and chocolate flavored, and (my favorite) chili-infused honey. Cannot wait to try this drizzled over some soft cheese. I don't know how I got out with only the few items I purchased (photos below), so I'll have to go back. Many of the items would make great gifts (I'm thinking of those coffee mugs: Let it Bee; Bee Happy; and my favorite: Give Bees a Chance. Tours are also offered but must be scheduled in advance, a down side of spur-of-the-moment exploring. I'll be sure to do that next time, when I'm back to purchase gifts.

Stayed here in August with my sister and the room was good, smelled nice, etc. Checked in yesterday…read moreat 4:30 and was assigned a room on the first floor for persons with a disability. Normally this isn't a problem - I get when you're low on rooms - but there are maybe 20 other people staying here. Not to mention my profile always requests "highest floor available, please". I went to the front desk and said "So y'all are sooo booked up that I had to have a room for those with disabilities?" He didn't have an answer for that. I mentioned my room in August was much nicer, smelled better, and didn't have dingy carpet and 70's-style nightstands. Front desk guy said "Ummm....we're renovating" (no they are not). My room faces I-35 and is right by the breakfast area. A lot of noise. Plus, the air conditioner is locked and though it says 66 degrees the room didn't cool off. I'll stay elsewhere next time I visit this area.

I had a flight delay which caused me to miss a connection ... thereby stranding me in my connecting…read morecity. In the chaos of rebooking for the following morning and finding a hotel and transportation at midnight, I failed to call the Holiday Inn Salado to tell them I would not make the first of my two night stay. My card was charged for both nights, so all good there. When I tried to check in the following afternoon to take advantage of my second already paid night, I was told I'd have to pay again. I challenged this, and the front desk staff called the site manager Dixie who said I broke my reservation by not calling. She relayed that if I'd called they could have worked with me. I explained they still could work with me as I was NOT asking for a refund ... only for a room for which they acknowledged I'd already paid for ... which they again denied. Never again Holiday Inn. We're done.

Absolutely incredible weekend at Blue Hills Ranch. We were fortunate to stay in the stunning…read moreGiraffe Villa... a hefty price, but worth it if you can afford it. The Giraffe barn is attached to one side of the house, and their pasture is on the other side. It is the most fabulous "Barndominium" with incredible finishes and clearly thoughtfully designed. That experience alone was mind-blowing.... however we also had the Gold Packages and were able to experience everything the ranch had to offer! Zebras, Capybaras, Kangaroos, Otters, Deer, Homer the Dromedary!!! Everywhere you turned there were more animals and more experiences offered. My children and I were in absolute animal heaven and will be thrilled to return. I will say, our vacation was expensive and it did not disappoint. However, I do believe you can absolutely visit this ranch on a budget.... Probably one of the best experiences was their ranch safari and that is a nominal price and totally worth it! You can see the entire property and all of the animals on the safari trip. Additionally they have fantastic cabins that are themed, and if you have children under the age of 10, the pirate themed cabins are beyond your wildest imagination.... as far as I am aware all of the sleeping accommodations include kitchens so you can absolutely cook for your family instead of paying for the delicious ranch food. That said... Chef Alan is phenomenal and out of this world excellent chef. Each meal was made with love and artistry. The staff at Blue Hills Ranch all go above and beyond to create lasting memories for you. I absolutely recommend this experience as a NOT TO BE MISSED event! We are already planning a return in October/November depending on availability . Cannot wait. Looking forward to being among these amazing staff members (shout-out to Jen, Anne, Shelby, Emily, Chesney, Alan...) the guard dogs, and all of the incredible exotic animals. Thank you, Matt!

All I can say is WOW! This ranch was an unbelievable experience from the moment we booked our stay…read moreuntil the moment we left. The entire staff was absolutely amazing--so accommodating, personable, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The chef was incredible! Not only was the food delicious, but he was also so personable. He would come out and sit with us, talk with us, and make sure we were happy with everything. That personal touch made the experience even more special. The staff truly went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I had one of the most memorable weekends of our lives. We felt genuinely cared for throughout our entire stay. I cannot recommend this ranch enough. If you're looking for a special getaway with wonderful people, amazing food, and exceptional hospitality, this is the place. We had such an incredible experience and will definitely be back!

Enjoyed everything about this site and professional young lady today with very friendly…read morepersonality!!! Look forward to seeing them again next visit, thank you both....

Enjoyed the park immensely. Nice amenities with more to come. The RV pads have yards and are…read morespacious. Staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. Great sunrises and sunsets too!