The most exceptional vacation in Hill Country. We loved everything, but the view was breathtakingread more

This place is so overrated and so overpriced. It's unreal they don't keep up with their maintenance…read moreand want to charge thousands of dollars for a few nights. There are MANY other places that keep up with their houses. This place is shit!

I gave my husband a weekend get-away to the Texas Hill Country for New Year's weekend. We stayed…read morein the Villas and had a great time exploring the State Parks in the area and enjoyed dining and dancing in Blanco. The suite was perfect with a great view of the river, Jacuzzi tub for two, kitchenette and private access to the State Park right outside the outdoor courtyard. Elissa, the owner, was great to work with and due to possible icy roads allowed us to check out early. I highly recommend the accommodations and exploring Blanco.

From the owner: Our luxurious Villas have private patios overlooking the beautiful Blanco River, Each of our four…read moreVillas have large bathrooms with two person Jacuzzi tubs and separate stone showers. These rooms are exquisite!!

We surprised my best friend with tickets for her birthday weekend since she absolutely loves…read moreelephants--and it turned out to be even more incredible than we imagined. From the moment we pulled up to the gates, we were filled with excitement. The elephants are clearly very well cared for, and the staff was both knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. One of the highlights was purchasing a piece of artwork created by Rosie, one of the elephants, which made the experience even more special. Everything about the day felt unforgettable. The staff went above and beyond, even helping us capture tons of photos by always offering to take pictures with our phones. It was truly an amazing experience from start to finish.

The owner has been crying about my review to Yelp over and over, begging for it to be deleted over…read moreand over. Because he has no real defense about my critique, he's been straw manning that my review is "mean" and "hateful" -- haha this is what softies in America do these days. My family and I visited this place in early Sept 2025. Like many other negative reviews state, the animals are in a sad state. They have something called the Giraffe Experience there, where you gotta pay $5 per person, they give you lettuce, and you go up on a platform to feed the giraffes. There was an employee -- I requested the Giraffe Experience from her. She condescendingly explained to us that they were out of lettuce to feed the giraffe, so we couldn't do it. I asked, "Well, can we at least go up on the platform to see the giraffe from up there?" She rudely replied "You can, but you'd still have to pay the full price of $5/person." I started to say something, but she rudely said "Think about it and let me know", turned her back to me, and walked away. How rude! I walked over to her at the front desk and asked "Well, since y'all ran out of the food, and we'd just go up to the platform to see the giraffe, could we at least get a discount?" Now here, the defensive Owner will say "It was after Labor Day weekend and we ran out of lettuce!" This is such a lame excuse. Labor Day weekend and resultant high volume demand from it is completely predictable, and the correct action by them would have been to anticipate that and stockpile lettuce accordingly. This is basic inventory mgmt that any decent business owner should know. But this guy just makes excuses. But that's fine, I get it, rinky dink business owner is an amateur and made an inventory mistake by running out of lettuce. Fine. Then take ownership of that mistake and make up for it to your customers by letting them at least go up on the platform for free. Why on earth should they still have to pay the $5 bc YOU ran out of lettuce? It is illogical. The point wasn't the money, it's the principle... despite them screwing up by not having lettuce, this employee, instead of being apologetic and trying to make it up to us somehow, was rude and dismissive. I then asked to speak to the Manager. As is unfortunately often the case, rather than let me speak to him, she went into his office (which was right there, adjacent to the front desk), and biased him to her version. The Manager told her no, and she came and smugly told me the same thing. I was of course right in the doorway, the Manager could've easily talked to me directly, but he did not. So I asked him directly this time "I understand y'all ran out of the lettuce, and that's ok, but if we only go up to the platform to see the giraffe, sans lettuce, shouldn't there be a discount on the fee?" He started giving me the standard bureaucrat-flexing-his-muscles excuses of why they couldn't do that. Again, condescending and dismissive. I told him "Ok, this is unfortunate bc until now we've had a good experience here. But now I'll have to leave a negative review." He said he was fine with that. I asked him for his name. He refused to give it to me, instead stating "You can look it up on our website." And he was lying about this btw -- his name is not on the website. If they guy is gonna take a stand, why not share his name? And this from a "Manager" who is in the customer service business, unbelievable. Again, don't expect any ownership or apology from this Owner. He's gonna leave defensive comments, and then go cry to Yelp to have it taken down, again. Look at all the other negative reviews of this place -- that tells you what you need to know. There was barely anyone here when we went -- it will likely be out of business anytime. And with this kind of ownership, management, and employees, it's no surprise why.

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

Live music and a tasty meal on a cool night - enjoyed the blankets they provided so we could linger…read moreafter our meal. Service was friendly and prompt.

Cedars Ranch is an absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, we felt like VIPs with the effortless…read morecheck-in process. The accommodations were top-notch, blending comfort with style--perfect for a getaway! The pool setup is a slice of paradise! The pool bar with swings added a fun twist to our lounging experience, making it the ideal spot to sip cocktails and relax. Too bad we didn't have time to hit the newly added pickleball courts--game on for next visit! Location, location, location--just 10 minutes from the charming downtown Wimberley. It was so easy to pop over for a bit of local flavor (shout out to Wimberley Donuts). We also embarked on a festive wine tour in the area, which was the cherry (...grape?) on top of an already fantastic stay. Cedars Ranch is the place to be for a memorable escape filled with fun, relaxation, and a bit of sport! We hope to be back soon!

We absolutely LOVED this venue! Everything about it, from…read morethe landscaping and beautiful trees and nature to the thoughtfully designed casitas and domes, the pool and all the amenities-just perfect !! 180 of us flew and drove in from all over the states for a spectacular long weekend together. I just wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks cedars ranch for everything!!

My daughter gave my husband and me a gift certificate for a massage at the Windflower for Mother's…read moreand Father's Day. We decided to make a staycation out of it by booking a room and enjoying the bar and restaurants. NO REGRETS! If every San Antonian knew about this place, nobody out of town would ever get in! Our experience began with the greeting from the front desk clerk desk attendant, Jacob. He was awesome! Super attentive to our needs, friendly, and personable. At the spa, Our massage therapists were top rate! Roxi and Sera were very responsive to our aches and pains. We came in wound up and left ready to relax. Back at the hotel, the bar tenders are definitely skilled mixologists. Eric makes a mean Manhattan, his specialty is an old fashioned, but I saw everyone enjoying all the other drinks he made as well! Antlers Lodge is something special! The chef, Joseph Lambert, and his staff at the restaurant are masters of their craft! So humble but so masterful. The food was as top flight as any restaurant we have had in at the best New York restaurants or abroad... and this place truly represents San Antonio at its elevated best.

Gorgeous luxury-feeling hotel experience. We bought a vacation package through Costco which we've…read morenever done, so I didn't know what to expect. This place was amazing, and all the staff were incredibly polite and friendly. We ate at Antlers, a fine dining restaurant, the most incredible ribeye, and crème brûlée we've ever had. We also went to the Long Bar and had a delicious burger and brisket mac & cheese. They gave us a complimentary upgrade to a patio room. Our package included free breakfast each morning at the café. There was a beautifully stocked breakfast buffet. There were fire pits outside every night. My complaints: the general store with $8 water bottles. No microwave in the room to heat up leftovers & our bathroom was VERY small. All in all, we will definitely be returning!!!

The renovations are almost done and we had the opportunity to stay in a brand new room that was…read moresuper cute, clean, fresh but with a wifi issue. We were quickly offered another brand new room and it was smooth sailing from there. Love the styles of the rooms.....Feels new with a nice country vibe.....Service was very friendly and helpful and we would definitely stay again.

Thank you Blanco inn for making our wedding beautiful at the Casablanca. What seem to be a bad…read moresituation with previous venue canceling at the last moment Blanco inn saved our wedding day and was more beautiful than what we could imagine. Thank you guys again for everything.

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.

We traveled via Tesla EV for a quick two-night stay to celebrate our 41st anniversary. If driving…read morefrom Houston, I suggest recharging in Bastrop and Llano both ways. You approach the resort by dirt roads, but they are well maintained and no problem for our sedan. The Tesla nav system was accurate. We had no problems getting there and back. Kelly and Brian are excellent hosts. Brian can regale you with many anecdotes from Central Texas history, most of which I had not heard before, even though we've lived in the Lone Star State for 38 years. Our room was quiet, cool, and comfortable. The lobby is also quiet and is a great place to sit and read. There are two very sweet dogs that have the run of the place. We had a lot of fun interacting with them. You can walk the grounds and along the dirt roads with nearly zero traffic. I do recommend sturdy hiking boots, as cockleburrs are plentiful. There are also venomous snakes in this area, although we did not see any. Better safe than sorry. We will certainly return. I'm thinking March or April will be perfect to catch the wildflowers and get in before the summer heat. Please the attached photo captions for additional comments.

My wife and I have traveled with two other couples for an annual getaway weekend for 31 years. This…read moreplace is definitely a candidate for the best place we've ever stayed. First class all the way. Secluded, great pool, amazing view, excellent hosts, two dogs to love on, and a tasty breakfast each morning. Highly recommended. We're already talking about returning next year.

This is our second night here, and I couldn't wait any longer to leave this review! If you're…read moreconsidering staying here--do it! I can't say enough great things about this place. The location, the amenities, the tranquility--everything is perfect! My husband and I came to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary, looking to disconnect and simply enjoy each other's company. This place has been absolute heaven. The bed is incredibly comfortable--I didn't want to get up this morning! The hammock is perfect for an afternoon nap or stargazing at night. The sunsets are breathtaking, the hot tub is a wonderful bonus, and the fire pit was a favorite of ours. There's so much to love here, and we will absolutely be back. Thank you for an unforgettable stay!

Take your money the ghost you ! We arrange AM check in to…read moreavoid setting up tent in the dark when we returned at 11pm . James " No problem text me I'll send gate code " arrived at 10 am , text James then waited at gate for two hours ! Text,call, email and messaged James for 8 hours !! He completely ghosted us and left us with no where to stay . He refuses to respond to my request for a refund .