The Inn at Craig Place

Frommer's Review

This 1891 mansion-turned-B&B appeals to history, art, and architecture buffs alike. It was built by one of Texas's most noted architects, Alfred Giles, for H. E. Hildebrand, a major public figure at the time. The living room holds a mural by Julian Onderdonk, an influential Texas landscape artist, who grew up in Monte Vista in the 1880s.

But that's all academic. More to the point, this place is gorgeous, with forests of gleaming wood and clean Arts and Crafts lines, as well as cushy couches and a wraparound porch. Rooms are at once luxurious -- all have working fireplaces and hardwood floors, and come with robes, slippers, feather pillows, and down comforters -- and equipped for modern needs. Among the romantic getaway packages offered are the "Pampering Perfected" and the "Romantic Rendezvous." And for those desperate to be forgiven your wrongdoings, whisk your beloved here for the "Honey, I'm Sorry" package, perks of which include a personalized note of apology and a rose waiting for you on the bed.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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