We stayed at the Homestead Cabin for the weekend and it was wonderful. We came down for our…read moreanniversary weekend and ended up making our teenagers join us. Best decision ever. We spent the weekend playing board games, watching a movie on the DVD player upstairs, hanging out in the hot tub on the front porch...we also enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets from the rockers on the front porch, talking to the cows and laughing when they talked back. There were eggs and sausage, and muffins, in the fridge, and cooking utensils and dishes were also provided. What a truly wonderful weekend enjoyed by all.

Well this is my second trip here, but this time I chose to stay at their sister property "Scenic…read moreOaks" in the Veranda cabin which sits 7' up and Chuck was zero help bringing anything up from the van.... brat. As this is my first night here there isn't a whole lot to say yet about the cabin itself so I'll have to get back to y'all on that! So for now I'm gonna go hit that tub then that bed!

Super cute place and at one time must have been pristine. Could use a little TLC but the rustic…read morevibe and decor and covers the wear and tear. Day Spa Patrons - 3 ladies We came just for massages and wraps and were rather rushed through signing in process then whisked down to a relaxation room. While finishing up the paperwork our therapist came to get us. No time to relax. No tour of the facilities, nor shown the changing room which also contained robes which we discovered way later. It was a cooler April morning and my spa room I was put in was cold. My therapist hands were cold as well. I asked right away if she could adjust the a/c and she said no. She did go get me another blanket. The message was very good but my feet were cold the whole time. I put my swim suit on and headed to the hot tub thinking this will be great. Hot tub was not even heated yet for the day - put was on. When I asked about it they said to go to the front desk. The lady scurried to turn it on. Also the Bathrooms needed toilet paper. There were No towels by the pool. No cushions on pool lounge chairs as shown in pictures. You would think when you first open up in the morning you would have everything ready and put out. A quick tour or instructions would be nice too. For the prices we paid the attention to detail so lacked. I asked where the showers where and was told none and that only certain services included a shower. So if you want to go to a really cool place and pay 5 star prices and the little details don't care to you, then this is your place. I'm so disappointed since I wanted to take a friend there when she came to visit. My take away is that their bread and butter are the overnight guests who sign up for the detox program. It's too bad since they could have a good amount of clientele who are just looking for a nice spa.

Amenities - 3/5 Gorgeous pool/water features but it wasn't…read morealways super clean - it can be challenging in a wooded area but I just expected more; grounds were well maintained with some nice walking paths; TONS of bugs - could do a better job of spraying whatever organic stuff they way to keep those at bay especially when some yoga classes were done outside Overall very rustic - wished the rooms would have had their own hot water kettles, teas My fridge was dirty and had someone else's juice in it from whenever they were here last Thankfully AC in each room - dish satellite tv so not a great selection of channels and receiption is non existent in rain/ Internet also spotty - bring books and prepare to disconnect Decor cute but very rustic Services 4/5 The spa services were a highlight - my caution to others would be to read carefully the description - a lot are detox focused so deeper in nature and I love a firm heavy massage and I got overwhelmed a few times The general spa area was OK - I've definitely been to nicer facilities but they seemed clean and reset decently overall Classes 5/5 Classes were great - everyone who taught a class was very passionate and knowledgeable. These were included and helped to busy up the day Detox program 1/5 The detox program they do is just not for me - it included a morning proprietary detox drink with vegan protein, tea, oil blended together. It was terrible and very difficult to get down. Lunch was a liquid as well and similar except with more green stuff in it - also tasted terrible and dinner was thankfully a delicious soup. The soup was a major highlight. I will absolutely be making some on my own at home as fall approaches. The reason I rate this so low is that for the cost of this retreat there should be an option for participants to have additional whole, organic raw fruits and vegetables as small meals instead of or alongside these drinks. Complete deprecation does not work for me and it's disappointing there isn't another option available to participants. The only way I enjoyed my time was by supplementing my eating with fruit and veg I brought in from a local grocery store. I shouldn't have to supplement a reatreat experience to enjoy it. Logistics 1/5 There was just an overall lack of logistical organization during the 5 days. As someone who has worked to do logistics for events I know this either makes or breaks an experience and in this case it broke it in a lot of ways. Everyone had to get their daily schedules from the front after our class and most days, despite this being told to us as what to do at check in, the front seemed surprised we all showed up (unprepared). Schedules were hand-written and on scrap paper and for me, despite email correspondence about my schedule pre arrival, incorrect. As a result I missed one of my services (they did provide a refund) but this was a huge gap in expectations v reality. The program also advertised buying additional oils to use in your daily drinks (cbd) but this wasn't in stock so again, a huge missed opportunity. COVID related - apparently in Montgomery county where the retreat is located masks are not required. There weren't a lot of people and a lot of opportunities to maintain 6 feet distance except in spa services (no one wore a mask). This was a bit alarming overall. I would have felt better if I'd have seen some kind of screening being done for everyone at check-in (temp checks at least) to give some sense of covid caution, but there was none of this. There was hand sanitizer in one shared common space but again, it just seems like more could have been done to give people a bit more piece of mind (temp checks since masks were not being worn). Overall, I got what I wanted and needed from the experience but only because I supplemented it with what I needed. Therefore I give it a 2.5/5. It was a great space to recharge and reconnect but manage your expectations around it being a "spa resort". If you've been to 4 or 5 star facilities where the service is impeccable this will fall short.

Amazing place! My bf and I love being nude and this place was perfect. The weather was beautiful…read moreand the people were so nice. Reika was amazingly helpful and friendly. We will definitely be returning in July and thinking about moving there.

Very nice place however it is out of my budget so I did not get to take advantge of the varied…read morefacilities and activities. if my situation changes I will happily spend some time there.

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I had an amazing time staying here for the weekend. We rented the roost and we're so happy because…read morewe were able to have the mini cows, Clifford, Honey and Maple, in our yard for overnight stays. We also had the baby lambs and were even able to feed them their bottles. I can't forget about Sourdough the goat. She is super adorable. The room was comfortable. It had a kitchen, living room, and two bedrooms with a total of four beds. I loved the bed. The mattress was soft and super comfortable. The kitchen had the essentials. They do provide beach towels. We did have to ask for more towels for the shower. They do also have shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There is a hairdryer in the room. The ranch is big with a lot of animals to see. The animals are well taken care of by the friendly staff members. The petting zoo is a great place to take your family into. The animals are all friendly and get along well. They have activities you can partake in for a fee, but if you spend more than two nights in the rooms some are included. The beach area was very nice. It was clean and the water was perfect. They have plenty to keep your kids entertained in the beach area. The pool was nice as well. It had a hot tub. You could rent a golf cart, but the ranch is pretty walkable. They do sell food during the day and you can order a three course meal for dinner. The three course meal can be eaten in your room or at Flo. You can take your own bottle of wine to Flo if you want to eat your meal there. We did the dinner and got the steak, the salmon and the eggplant Parmesan. The salmon was a hit. I will say that I think the meal was pre- package or pre prepared because it wasn't as fresh coming out. They do have a spa, but be aware that it can book up pretty quick. We were not able to get a reservation for massages. They do send you a link to set up your extras prior to your visit, so if you are looking forward to something, get ahead of time. They sell their own honey and you can buy a dozen eggs for five dollars. We received a welcome gift of honey and sourdough bread. We ate the first day we were there and it was delicious. They also have complementary snacks and drinks in the check-in area for guest. They did have a food truck area where they sell items such a as chicken tenders, fries, and ice cream. We were told there was 160 people on the property yet it felt peaceful and private the whole time we were there. I was truly in heaven,. I would not hesitate to return. Definitely a great place for families or weekend with your girlfriends.

1000% worth every penny! Amazing experience, highly recommend! The accommodations are high end,…read morestaff are friendly and helpful, and the farm is well maintained and the animals are friendly and seem to be ok with all the human interactions.

Great hotel experience and amazing staff!…read more My friends were originally planning to have their wedding at the A&M botanical gardens but then it started pouring rain that morning. The staff at the Stella was so kind and allowed us to use their speakeasy bar for the ceremony and it couldn't have been more perfect! Dawn was an incredible help and coordinated everything that morning. She also made sure people didn't walk in during the ceremony. Pam was just a blessing helping do everything at the last minute like setting up the Bluetooth music, pinning the boutonnière on the groom and even fixing peoples hair unprompted. She knew exactly what we needed even when we didn't. Truly exceptional! We also stayed at the hotel and had a problem-free time. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was good. They also have a beautiful waterfront to sit or play in front of. Highly recommend The Stella!

One of the newer hotels here and quite the property. I did a stay here for a trio of nights in…read morelate March and I'm quite impressed with the layout, amenities, and cleanliness. Rooms are spacious and large with a comfortable bed. The bathroom is large although I found the shower a bit odd as there is no floor spacing with the shower area as there is no separation from the drain. So if you shower, have the curtain up and hope that the water doesn't accumulate. The exercise room is pretty big with complimentary towels and water bottles although the exercise machines are right in front of the windows so the sun may shine on you as you're trying to attack the treadmill. The pool area is spacious with plenty of lounge seats. There's also cornhole in the massive yard next to the lobby; a nice touch. Parking is complimentary with valet parking available. There's a few shops/restaurants nearby that you can dine at if you don't want to venture further out in the Bryan/College Station area. I'd be open to staying here again as this was one of the more impressive Marriott properties I've encountered.

I have wanted to stay in a reclaimed shipping container for years and I was not disappointed. The…read moreowners did an amazing job building out the six units and decorating them. So eclectic and stocked with everything you needed. They have an exercise room, shipping container pool, sauna and much more. If you are like me and appreciate those who recycle, reclaim, restore and repurpose, this is the place for you. It is a good place to stay when visiting Round Top for the annual fairs or during quieter times to visit locations that stay open year-round. The owners and staff were friendly and accommodating. I cannot recommend this place more highly. This is now my go to place to relax and unwind.

This place really exceeded our expectations! Bedding was great, the container swim was fun, and we…read moreloved the cows. The location was so close to town but felt like miles away! Also, the aircon was great so everything was very comfortable. Will be back!

This is exactly what I thought it was. We stayed here for 3 nights travelling from North Texas to…read moresee a concert at the Cynthia Woods Pavillion. The grounds were clean and the staff was friendly. All the food we had was pretty solid. There really isn't a ton to do other than hang out at the pool which is fine. I'm not giving it 5 stars because the interiors of the rooms is a little dated and I'm not a fan of letting day passers come hang out at the pool for the day. I also knew that was the case going in so I'm complaining. The golf course looked immaculate and the conf center and associated ammenitied were a little more updated than to rooms. If another band comes and plays in this area, we will stay here again.

I had High hopes, however, it just wasn't the right fit for a family friendly vacation at that…read moreprice especially. What went well: - The grounds are well-kept. Service is friendly and pool restaurant good. The country club is in walking distance if you want golf or tennis. There are several pools. For families, the pool is THE activity and truly, the only activity. The woodlands lake is a 5 min drive so the trolly and pedal boats entertained us! It was fun. The breakfast was delicious. What was a disappointment: - total of 1 lifeguard for the entire pool area, which included three pools and a lazy river with a wave area. There is "swim at your own risk" signage, but that is NOT a family friendly environment. - there is a 1x/ day arts and crafts that you have to pay extra to do. - the other staff-led activities were bingo, movie by the pool, and karaoke. The staff was not energetic, smiling, or enthusiastic with the exception of the activities manager who led the water melon eating contest. - it rained for one of the afternoons so we all went into the conference center for games. Wow was that disappointing. The staff was sitting around at a table, no music, no explanation of the table games, not interacting with the guests. When asked they said "you can play whichever game you want, it's self service." My husband and I used our phones to at least put on music, we facilitated a game of tag, and several families had to escalate to the manager to setup the karaoke and popcorn machine because the staff in the room was literally sitting around sticking to a rigid schedule and telling us they can't set anything up until a certain time. Of course the manager said that is absolutely not true. - the staff didn't know how to work the projector for karaoke so the kids just used a laptop that the staff member had sitting on her lap. Minimal interaction etc. The events team staff (minus the supervisor) was really subpar. Easily made for a 2 rating for sure. If you want a true family getaway, the JW Marriott in San Antonio is far superior. Photo with my son and one of the disengaged staff members. I'll also say that, again, for this luxury price, the staff need branded sweaters not oversized personal apparel.