Our stay was amazing. The rooms were big and very clean. The have an amazing room where we played…read moregames. We really enjoyed our stay.

A delightful B&B beautifully decorated and maintained. I had some difficulty negotiating the…read morestairs (bad knees). All rooms are on the second floor. The property faces a busy street, so not quiet and peaceful with the windows opened. Excellent lobby, equipped to handle functions, e.g., weddings. Beautiful patio for relaxing and visiting. Parking is excellent with specified guest spaces, accessed from a quiet side street.

Such a cute bed-and-breakfast. I was definitely living my Hallmark moment when staying here. The…read morehospitality was amazing, and the breakfast was incredibly delicious! I stayed in the grand suite. It was definitely a picture-worthy, suite and bathroom. The bathroom had a whole Jacuzzi in it and the wallpaper and chandelier were just so beautiful! I want mention that the bed and the pillows were also very comfortable! Just like any historic building, expect there to be some creaking when going up and down the stairs or some random wall creaking. As well, as you have to be very gentle with the door knobs. Overall, my stay was great! I cannot wait for the historic tour next year!

I loved staying here with my friends. Norma, the owner, made us feel so welcome and at home. The…read morerooms are comfortable and cozy. Nothing fancy but fine. The best part of the experience is relaxing in and exploring the gardens. You'll find doves, rabbits, a koi pond and gorgeous trees and flowers. After breakfast, Norma will take you on a tour of the historic main house, built in 1903, and tell you about the original owners. Absolutely fascinating! The next time I'm in Winnsboro, I'll definitely stay here again.

We love staying here. Such a relaxed, laid back atmosphere. Owners are so helpful and inviting!!read more

We did enjoy our stay, however, the accommodations were NOT inside the big house. The bed and…read morebreakfast owner Tim was to show us around the "big house" never happened- we were in a room like motel 6. Tiny and old. Beware dog poo is never picked up on property-

This place is AMAZING! The cabins are SO nice - they had everything we could possibly need on top…read moreof being stylishly updated. The beds were super comfortable, and we had the most amazing view of the lake out every window. It was cold out but we still used the boat to go on the lake for a bit. Then we came back to enjoy the sunset while we thawed out in the hot tub. The owner Scott was very communicative and gave some great suggestions for local spots to eat and things to do. The price was also much lower than the neighboring rentals, and I think these were much newer and nicer. Highly recommend!

So, kinda confusing...but Barefoot Bay (aka. Big Al's Barefoot Bay) and now Castaway's Bar & Grill…read moreis out on Lake Bob Sandlin. Wife and I stopped in (as we have never been here before and they had Line Dance lessons from 6-9. Service was good and a great view of the lake. Food was bar food and good for around here. Line dancing was a bit of a let down as they didn't have a great sound system. But, lots of people showed up and made it fun. All in all, the restaurant is young and they are experiencing some growing pains. Broken tea maker and got a an appetizer wrong...but they made it right. Had pepperoni pizza and Philly Cheesesteak...but forgot to take pictures. We will come again and grow with them!

FLACCID AL'S BAREFOOT BAY…read more JUST THE DETAILS -Our lawnmower stored at Barefoot bay was taken and used by the new marina owners. They claim that our contact and payment info was never transferred from the old owners and it was abandoned property to seize because of that. -Trying to get things sorted out we had unpleasant interactions and intimidation tactics used against us and potentially witnessed some child labor violations. -Payed them the past due balance. The returned mower had approximately $500 worth of vandalism damage done to it. They eventually paid for the repair which seems to be an admittance of guilt. They have not admitted or apologized for any of the damages or unethical use. THE FULL EXPERIENCE Upon returning spring of this year (2025) we were met with all new signage and a fresh wood facade inside and out. New cameras everywhere, an updated bar and dance hall. It was impressive at first glance. Sadly the facelift that had been preformed was nothing better than lipstick on a pig. Under the shimmering red gloss this place is still just swine wallowing in its own filth. On our first visit this year to pick up our mower, a drowsy looking man that appeared to have gum disease approached us. He told us he was wondering who the trailer belonged to. We explained that we were the owners of the equipment. He stated that our automatic payment we had previously set up would need to be updated. When we returned 3 weeks later we found an empty trailer, our mower was missing. Someone had to cut our lock and cable off. We went inside and asked for a manger only to be greeted by a child behind the counter. I asked for a manger and she went to go find them. A middle aged man with a large cold sore approach me and asked what I needed. I was sharply dismissed and directed to a lady in a side office. She started filling out a theft report when a young lady with an upper lip piercing came in and asked what happened. She asked if it was a red mower and then said she would be right back. While I waited for her to return the little girl behind the counter was processing transactions at the register unsupervised. Selling snack, drinks, and even cigarettes at one point. When the woman with the lip piercing returned the girl asked her if it was legal for her to sell cigarettes. She was told no, but not to worry about it. I was eventually handed their land line phone and talked with their new property manager Jessica. While on the phone the cold sore man returned and demanded I take that call elsewhere. He insisted that was a business line and I needed to take the elsewhere. After I told him I was on the business line with the business (the property manager) he stood there staring at me and eventually walked off. A week later when we picked up the lawn mower it was back on the trailer. That's where their fulfillment ended. The control handles were bent so badly the enamel paint was chipped off and the lawnmower was not controllable. The key cylinder had been destroyed, the throttle control was bent, one of the transmission releases was bent, and a chunk of the handle foam was torn off. They vandalized the lawnmower extensively before returning it. Eventually the property manager reimbursed us for the vandalism caused on her team's watch. That seems to be the only ethical part of this entire exchange. What seems to be the most concerning for the future of the marina is the complete lack of ethics within the staff, and potential of willingly violating child labor laws, a minor working the register alone selling age restricted items. The behavior by the cold sore man, a supposed manager trying to pressure and intimidate us, damaging property that they were paid to store and keep secure. "Big Al's" has fallen flat. This place needs to seriously consider replacing the local management. From what I have seen and personally experienced recently at Barefoot bay, it is my opinion that people lacking so much integrity and intelligence operating a business are untrainable and just need to be replaced.

This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love it! We stayed at the Allen house which…read moreis right on the swim cove. We rented a John boat with a trolling motor so my guys could fish whenever they wanted. The paddleboards and kayaks are free and you can use them whenever you want. The house was very clean and well organized when we arrived. We had zero issues with checking in or out--very smooth process. The escape room was fun and a good way to get out of the sun. We mostly just relaxed by the big lake and just soaked it all in. If you want a real East Texas getaway--Deer Lake is the place!!

We met our daughters there and an amazing full day of fun on the atv's.. we went into Mt. Vernon…read moreand enjoyed the The Chophouse and lovely square. A total package of fun and relaxation.... The dee are a very big part of the adventure and we saw an armadillo that was alive and right side up!!

A beautiful lake & place to stay with your RV, We highly recommend it…read more Nice size lots with full hook ups & RV dump station too.

We love Walleye! Beautiful lake front sites and some with full hookups. Some sites even have docks…read moreto park your boat. Lovely location on the water but you are out in the country so bring everything you need. Stores are about 25-30 minutes away. We will be back!

My wife reserved our weekend stay in the Chateaux Chardonnay cottage at Relax and Wine Down as a…read moresurprise gift to me for our 40th anniversary. The cozy house was very clean and well furnished for comfort and all our "at home" needs. We met Jackson, one of the owners, at the cottage, who was absolutely "Texas friendly" and immediately attended to Susan's request for more coffee. He even delivered a tray of delicious snacks personally to our door. Jackson mentioned there were guests arriving at the other cottages later, and a party of cheerleaders had reserved The Lounge for that evening. The Lounge was approximately 15-20 feet from our quarters. Amazingly, we never heard or saw any one else in that quiet complex. Only birds during the day and tree frogs at night. The golf cart we rented, "Shorty", took us quickly to and from the Los Pinos Ranch restaurant and winery through the vineyard rows and fields. We also drove the golf cart far enough away from the building lights to gaze at the numerous bright stars at night. One of the "Pro's" to Relax and Wine Down is its location - out in the middle of nowhere, many miles away from the noise and chaos. One of the "Con's" to Relax and Wine Down is its location - out in the middle of nowhere, many miles from professional emergency services. The Relax and Wine Down retreat is incredible! We will certainly return to rejuvenate our souls with country peace, and excellent food and wine at the Los Pinos Ranch restaurant.

As a world traveler, I have been many places. This experience was so different. I got to escape…read morereality and finally relax.... and enjoy life and most importantly my rescue dog enjoyed his life as well.... this will be a go-to place for us!!!