My husband's cousin got married at the Thistlewood Manor & Gardens at the end of January. We were…read moreinvited guests so we got to spend a few hours here with the other guests. The manor is about 30 minutes outside of Austin in Kyle, Texas. It's a sprawling property with outdoor gardens and small chapel and a big manor house. The wedding was held inside the manor. The wedding party came around the corner down the aisle to the arch. The bride came down the spiral staircase. We were escorted outside while pictures were taken and enjoyed some light bites along with a hot cocoa bar. They rearranged the main room by removing the seats and setting up the tables for the reception. We were treated to non-alcoholic beverages while we waited for dinner to be served. It took a while for them to turn the main space around. What was supposed to be an hour ended up being two. The facilities were clean and well stocked. Once the dining room was ready for the reception, we found our seats. They brought out cold dinner rolls with butter and salad to the tables. We had to ask for additional butter as it was a skimpy amount for our table. However, for the main courses, we had to line up table-by-table to be served. They had chicken Florentine, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and roasted broccoli. They also had vegan options for those who did not eat meat. Once served, we then sat to eat our dinner. In between, there were speeches, some dancing, and merriment. They also served cake before the couple cut their own wedding cake which we thought was weird. For the most part, everyone enjoyed the wedding. We left shortly after the cake was cut as we had to get back to Austin. We thought we would have a problem finding a Lyft but one was readily available to us.

Beautiful venue, but certain staff members ruined it. Dramatic and unprofessional, making this…read moreexperience uncomfortable. Until they fix their attitude, I can't recommend this place.

I was out at Texas Old Town in Kyle last weekend for a friends wedding and the place is honestly…read morepretty quaint and really well kept. The ceremony setup and grounds have that classic Texas charm and everything felt relaxed and easy. Just know that this place is way out from Austin proper. Once you are there it is beautiful and peaceful, but it is definitely a bit of a haul. Still a great spot to celebrate with friends.

As the best man for my friend's weeding, I would not recommend Stone Hall for a wedding or any…read morespecial event. The biggest issue was the strong sewage smell throughout the venue. The odor was so intense that many guests noticed it and commented on it during the celebration. It was genuinely uncomfortable and took attention away from what should have been an unforgettable day for the newlyweds. For a venue that charges premium prices for weddings, it is unacceptable to encounter such a serious maintenance problem. No matter how beautiful the venue may look in photographs, the unpleasant smell made it impossible to fully enjoy the experience. If you are considering booking Stone Hall, I strongly recommend visiting in person and paying close attention to the condition of the facilities before signing any contract. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing, and I would not choose this venue again for a wedding.

Beautiful wedding venue! The bridal suite was incredible and every inch of the property was just…read moremagical!!

When my husband and I first drove up to The Winfield Inn, we immediately fell in love with the…read morecharm and uniqueness that the property offers. After touring the property with the owner, we decided this was the special place we wanted to tie the knot, so we quickly signed the paperwork and sent our deposit to secure our Friday wedding date. Initially, I felt very confident in the owner, Leslie, and was extremely excited to be working with him. That all changed in the few months leading up to our wedding date. My husband and I discussed with Leslie in person, on two separate occasions and once via email, about us staying the Thursday night before our wedding and having our bridal party stay in the various beds/bedrooms on the property. When Leslie called us the week before our wedding to finalize everything, he claimed that he had no idea we were having other people come and stay and proceeded to tell me it was "a misunderstanding on your part" and that he would require not only an extra one thousand dollars, but that the cottage, that was set to house half of our party, did not have running hot water. We were left to scramble at the last minute to find a new place for our family. Fast forward to the Thursday before our wedding: we get there after the 3pm check in time to start setting up and decorating, and the pavilion is a wreck. The ceiling and walls were caked in dirt, there were leaves and dirt all over the floor and the tables were not set up, as per our contract. We did not complain, just grabbed the broom and swept and set the tables up ourselves. The next day, we were left scrambling for trash bags (per our contract, the venue supplied trash bags), there were strings of lights that were out, and there was a dead bird in the pavilion. As the evening went on, the owner Leslie, showed up towards the last few hours of our reception and proceeded to bombard our day of coordinator with questions about trash clean up and haul off, after we had already informed him that we hired people to take care of everything. We did not notice until a few days later, that Leslie had sent my husband an email on the night of our wedding stating that we should "go ahead and send him $250 for clean up." It did not end there. A week later, my husband reached out to Jack, the property manager, to ask about a few missing items we thought might have been left on the property. Jack then informed us that one of our guests had popped a balloon with confetti in it, in the grass, in which he stated we should "bring a vacuum" to clean it up. Once my husband confronted him with the various issues we had that previous week at our wedding, Jack quickly turned the blame to the owner saying that "Leslie is in over his head at times." The amount of unprofessionalism shown by these two men was, and still is, extremely disappointing. The owner was clearly unorganized and would frequently confuse me with the Saturday bride. My husband and I were questioned on whether we made our deposit and final payment the week before our wedding and requested receipts. I found out a few weeks after my wedding, that the owner was trying to blame me, as the bride, for the lack of basic housekeeping for his business (bedsheets changed, beds made, toilets scrubbed, floors swept and mopped). It has taken me a few months to write this review because every time I thought about my wedding, it would bring negative reminders of the unnecessary stress and issues that were added by the venue. I am now able to focus on the only positive, which is marrying my husband. The Winfield Inn is an extremely unique and gorgeous property, but the owner and property manager, in my opinion, are not worth the money, or stress. Until the owner hires someone to take over management, I will not be recommending this venue to anyone in the near future.

First, I want to give a huge thank you to the amazing team at Bravo Company Barbeque & Catering!…read more They recently catered a Tenant Appreciation Day at Barton Oaks Plaza, and it was a fantastic experience. The tenants had a great time, and the food was outstanding. Although it's a bit subjective, I don't eat meat, so I mentioned that to Mike. Without hesitation, he made sure I had something special to enjoy by putting a few Beyond Burgers on the smoker. Let me tell you, this was hands down the best veggie burger I've ever had. Fresh off the pit, full of smoky flavor, and absolutely incredible. Total game changer! Thank you again, Mike, for going above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. You've officially put your smoked Beyond Burgers on the map in my book. I can't recommend Bravo Company Barbeque & Catering enough! Kindly, R.Prince

Excellent BBQ! spicy and fantastic flavor!! Had it at the Texas State football game and was so…read moreimpressed with how delicious everything was! Their Mac and cheese with jalapeños is out of this world!

Quick service. The manager was friendly and helpful explaining the travel map app. No problems at…read moreall. Highly recommend

This was the most ridiculous truck rental I could ever imagine! The driver door was about ready to…read moredepart from the vehicle and when I mentioned that we'd rather wait for another truck we were told it would delay our trip significantly due to lack of availability. I understand how this can happen, but the failed attempt at repairing the door is what really scares me. If Budget can't be bothered to find a proper door replacement or a welder worth their salt to make it safe, they should not be renting anyone a vehicle. I've never seen a worse attempt at welding in my life and that's saying something as I used to tutor teenagers in the craft. That being said, I can't say if this particular location had anything to do with the repair. However, this location did, at the very least, give it a pass AND completely neglect to clean out the truck from previous use. There was literally garbage (multiple items) behind the driver's seat, gross residue on the common user contact points, and the box hadn't even been swept! But wait, it gets better... We also had a vehicle in tow and the tongue brake system on the trailer was so far out of service it did absolutely nothing until you were forced into an emergency stop situation at which point the wheels would lock. Just to add to the excitement, the windshield was contaminated with sap or some such which rendered the wipers useless as soon as it rained and the driveshaft would violently shake the whole vehicle at highway speeds. Needless to say, it was an exciting 2200mi trip.

These folks know how to run a business. They were always available for questions, even the ones…read morethey likely went over when checking out there 32 ft. Lux RV. We had a great time traveling to see family and were able to host family over for cards and games. The RV was meticulous and came equipped with everything we requested. This was a tester for our family, we were unsure if we wanted to buy an RV this year or not. Well, these guys made it so easy we will be RV more often, but why buy when these guys make it a breeze. No need to store, clean, maintain or carry insurance not to mention the cost. We will just lease it from these guys. Thanks so much for making a long road trip very pleasant. It might be good to note that we spent about a week trying to book with two other companies, who would just not respond. Their websites said they would reply within 24 hours. The only response we ever got from one is they charged our credit card $3500.00 without confirming the reservation. Absolutely a nightmare, you can call me directly if you want names, I am not willing to post on a public site. Oh, and by the way, we were leaving on Thursday and Tuesday is when we finally reached out to American Dream Vacation. We put in an online request and within 30 minutes we had received a text letting us know the RV we were inquiring about was already taken. But sent us two other options within that next text. He asked that we call so we could get things squared away and it was like 9 pm or so. We did secure a Beautiful RV and the rest is smooth sailing. David & Kelly Thate 512-750-5777

DO NOT RENT AN RV FROM THEM! This company is the absolute worst! They should have never let our RV…read moreon the road. Two of the windows on the RV literally fell onto the roadway which we were traveling. They tried to blame us for the windows falling out!!! WTF Below is the full list of issues we had with the RV: - When we left Austin the glass window fell out on bedroom window onto the roadway - On our way back to Austin, we lost a second window on the dining slide out onto the roadway - Air conditioner not working in main room, E4 error code - 24/7 support not available, voicemail box full. - Roadside assistance said they couldn't help us with any of the problems - 7' broken wood board on slideout, fell and almost hit daughter in the head - The gauge on the freshwater tank doesn't work so can't tell if there's any water or not. Only discovered on the 3rd day the tank was full of water - Water fill hose leaking at connection, spraying water all over. We couldn't use the camp site water because of issue. - Hot water doesn't work on kitchen faucet - Back up camera not working - Various windows/mechanisms broken and taped on outside with shipping tape - Broken screen door handle - No key for outside storage locks - Leg on Queen bed is loose/broken - Door on bedroom doesn't stay closed or latch - Window shade in bedroom is broken - Right rear view mirror very loose - Kitchen drawers won't stay set - Slide out panel controls are reverse - Check engine light was on the whole trip. I called immediately after picking up the RV and was told it had to do with the catalytic converter

In 2021 we bought a KB home built in 2013 in Kyle TX…read more Since then, we have replaced all of toilets after a non-brand name toilet cracked in the middle of the night and flooded our home with 200 gallons of water (3 months of disruption in our lives and $5k out of our pockets). We have replaced all of the appliances right down to the garbage disposal, the hot water heater, and all of the faucets and toilets. We put $4,000 into an air system that would not heat our house above 69 degrees during extreme cold. In the last three months, replaced the 2.5 ton system air system with a 4 ton system ( upstairs never received adequate air-- ($17,000), New roof ($17,000). New fence ($6,500) The only thing we have not replaced on this 10-year old house is the garage door opener. I would never buy another KB home.