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

After arriving on a Sunday evening and finding a VRBO that was not cleaned and not as advertised,…read morewe desperately searched for pet-friendly lodging for our week-long trip. After finding a couple of places closed, we called Barons Creekside. Best thing we ever did! We spoke to Lasca, who was actually out with her family for dinner Despite this, she got us set up in the cutest farmhouse, gave us directions and instructions to get in, and after her dinner was over, she stopped by to check if we needed anything. The excellent service did did not stop there. We were treated like family, and we really enjoyed walking the beautiful, scenic grounds and hanging out at "The Club" on property! Next time we go to Fredericksburg, we know where we will stay - at Barons Creekside!

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.

We had a great time in Fredericksburg, and it was in part thanks to The Trueheart Hotel. We went in…read moreto this knowing it was on a busy road, but that was one of the bonuses, because we were in walking distance of everything. We really only heard traffic during the day, it was pretty quiet at night, and day traffic didn't bother us. We stayed in Winterberry, and we sat on the cute porch in the evening with citronella (my boyfriend is a mosquito magnet, lol) and lightning bugs. The bed was a little more firm than we were expecting, but we still slept fine. I should also preface that we sleep with a box fan on low for white noise. We were there during the week so there wasn't really any noise from other guests, only a few people were there. I will make note that you can see straight down into Winterberry from the door of the second floor cabin next door. We forgot to tell Debbie, the manager, about that, but it can easily be fixed with a simple window covering. There was no one in that room while we were there so it wasn't a big deal. Debbie was truly delightful, very sweet. She brought the biscuit basket we ordered for our final morning. The biscuits were really very good, they come in the cutest setup, with the biscuits sitting on a bread warmer. Great experience overall. If we vacation in Fredericksburg again, we will definitely stay here.

Our second time staying here and thinking we may make it an annual thing. The cottages are very…read morenice and well equipped and the staff is friendly and helpful. Outdoor space is inviting and functional. Convenient to the shops, bars and restaurants on and around Main St.

Good place to stay if you have a big party. Plenty of tables and chairs, you can walk to downtown…read morein about 15 to 20 minutes, located in a nice area of town, plenty of dishes, coffee pots etc. There is plenty of room. It is cute if you do not look closely. The house needs to be thoroughly cleaned for dust and mold. There was dust dropping from vents. It needs updated electrical and plumbing. The bathroom lights flickered downstairs, the bathrooms had numerous moths or some type of flying winged insect in them, one downstair's bathroom had a wet floor by the toilet which may have been from a leaky toilet or pipes under the floor. The numerous flying insects were to me an indication that there was something wrong underneath the surface. The flying insects were seen day and night.

The portions are small and the food isn't as good as it used to be. The restaurant is still…read moreovercrowded and chaotic. The food is still good quality but not worth the price.

Our go-to stay anytime we visit Texas Hill Country wineries, and it never disappoints…read more The rooms are cozy and private, with everything you need (king bed, kitchenette, patio, even a grill!), nestled in peaceful small-town charm. Fall is hands-down the most magical time to visit, leaves fall like glitter, and the lake views are serene. Bonus magic? Bret, the property manager, who also is Santa for Christmas and is one of the kindest human beings ever. Only in Kingsland! Located right next to Hooper's (yep, that house from Texas Chainsaw Massacre - now a great spot for comfort food and drinks), plus Junction Steakhouse across the way. A perfect, restful stay every time. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

The Antler lnn is a journey back in time. Its a must see and stay at place near a bunch of…read moreamenities (restaurants like Hoopers, prime steakhouse, coffee etc ) and LBJ lake! You can stay in a variety of unique rooms like the main 1900's style true luxury railroad hotel. The Inn keeper who maintains this and the surrounding buildings is so sweet and just delightful. They have 16 rooms all so perfect - 6 in the main house or Inn, 6 in surrounding cottages and 4 in actual wooden 1900s rail cars!!!! So impressed! Must stay at place!

We stayed here twice this year! We absolutely love it here. The horseback ride was great and Mr.Jim…read moregave us some history about the land and its surroundings. We only wished we brought our kids to share it with them. They have great cabins, Clean and decor is rustic. Love the Cat "snoopy "that roams around the ranch. Great bird watching view. A must stay at place.The Whatleys are very friendly folks.

Extremely courteous, hospitable, and clean. The Whatley's are as good as it gets when it comes to…read morehosts. We love the views, the cabins, the wildlife, the horses, and so much more! We have been once with our kids (and they LOVED it) and once without and we LOVED it just as much without them! Great for families and couples. We will definitely be back as soon as possible!

This place is truly ideal. The room was spacious and beautiful. It's located so close to downtown,…read morebut it's not too cramped. My wife and I biked the Willow City Loop, and we were able to leave straight from the Hoffman Haus without any issues. But best of all, the staff hosted a Super Bowl party with great barbecue when we got back from our ride! They are truly the friendliest people.

Shonda was awesome. I had some requests and she made everything happen. Wonderful communication,…read moreexcellent environment, amazing room. Very happy with everything. Will definitely come back! Thanks guys!

My family and I attended a wedding here this past weekend (April 11 - 12). The staff were so…read moreaccommodating and the event was amazing. The rooms were spacious and clean. Much of the communications are done via texting and the response time is almost immediate. If in the area, we will be happy to stay here.

THE MOST COMFORTABLE BED IVE EVER SLEPT IN!! This hotel is so cute and is in such a perfect…read morelocation! The room was slightly outdated despite the renovations and we noticed a leak in the bathroom and some water damage in the walls but it was nothing major and all is forgiven when the a/c unit runs perfectly. We would be back in a heartbeat! The creek is gorgeous with tall trees along it and if you're lucky you'll see some deer grazing or neighborhood cats walking around, it truly made for a magical weekend!

Absolutely everything was fantastic. I called for a ride in the morning and they fit us in for the…read more3 hour "Sunset Ride". Payton met us upon arrival at the Event Center and gave us an amazing experience. My wife and I have very stressful work and this opportunity to decompress was just the prescription for recovery we needed. We're definitely coming back and bringing our whole family to take advantage of the Gun Range, Event Center and BNB facilities.

Tres Molinos is a hill country gem! Our accommodations were great and it's only made better by the…read morefact that it was dog friendly - just make sure to bring a crate or kennel. Our English Labradors enjoyed the sights as much as we did and our stay was spacious enough to share with them comfortably. Patrick is an amazing host - he is accommodating for excursions at all skill levels and is also happy to share his wealth of knowledge about agriculture and the land that his ranch sits on. We left with a greater understanding and appreciation for what it takes to be a steward to this beautiful place. Patrick's staff is also very friendly and happy to show you around. Aaron and Nathan both helped to show us a great time. Our weekend flew by - filled with hunting and horseback adventures. There are so many other activities that I would love to partake in on our next visit as well as a new hobby that I would love to explore deeper! We can't wait to return!

My friends and I did the drive thru safari here and WOW, what a unique experience. I honestly…read moredidn't know something like this existed in the US but I'm so glad it does. I believe there's over 500 animals here, which is insane! For the drive thru safari specifically, the animals will come to your car and you have the opportunity to get up close and personal to them. If you have food, they are very assertive in getting some and may get food and spit in your car, so be prepared for that. The animals that came up to our car included deer, ostriches, alpacas, moose, and zebras. Outside of the drive thru safari, they also have a petting zoo. They have capybaras here (which I'm a big fan of) so we also paid to see and pet them! Overall, a super fun experience if you're an animal lover. The tickets are also pretty affordable which is another plus.

Our family of six spent two wonderful nights at the Exotic Resort Zoo, and we had an absolute…read moreblast! The staff was friendly, the petting zoo was a hit, the safari tour was fantastic, and, honestly, how many places let you kiss a camel? Definitely a memorable experience! We stayed in Cabin 8, which sleeps up to eight people and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a nice deck, and a grill out front. The cabin overlooks the goat pasture, and behind that is the emu nursery and the kangaroos, which kept everyone entertained. The pool was great for cooling off, and the fishing pond next to the goats gave us one more reason to stay outside and enjoy the beautiful setting. Now...about those beds. Let's just say the camels were probably more comfortable. The cabin has four double beds (two in each bedroom), and they won the award for "Most Likely to Make You Miss Home." By the second night, family members voluntarily chose to sleep in the car--which, surprisingly, became the luxury suite. We even promoted one of the kids to the couch so an adult could enjoy the "extra" bed. Unfortunately, it wasn't much of an upgrade. Beds were, lumpy, bumpy and short. The adults in our group ranged from 155-185 pounds, and we all agreed the mattresses had seen better decades. Would we come back? Absolutely! The animals, staff, activities, and beautiful setting made for an unforgettable family getaway. We just hope the next time we visit; the beds have had their own safari adventure--to the mattress recycling center!