The Round House on X Bar Ranch is a wonderful place for a peaceful break. It combines comfort with privacy, is both unique (the house really is round!) and homely. The ranch has been in the Meador family for generations but only recently diversified into tourism - & do it with style and imagination. Everything about our contact with the... more

Accomodating, yet socially isolated. We enjoyed the accomodations (Stan was quite helpful) and the quiet around us. However, we didn't seem to fit in well with the other guests who I assume are regulars. Most were polite, but couldn't help staring unpolitely at (and then ignoring) one of us, who clearly doesn't look like most folks from rural Texas (I'll... more

Several friends and I had three glorious nights in August of clear dark skies to observe the heavens. We set up 7 telescopes on the back lawn of the lodge which had a well kept green turf with a great view of the horizons over low rolling hills. There were no significant stray light sources to contend with. There were... more

Stan and his family go out of their way to make sure you are well taken care of first and foremost. The cabins are excellent both inside and out. The ranch house is unbelievable in what it offers in terms of both kitchen and living room amenities and the conference room. I love sitting on the nice deck in the... more

This is the second time this year that my wife and I have made the trip to X-Bar to join a handful of our astronomy buddies and their wives for a weekend of star-gazing. Only a four hour drive from Cedar Park, Texas it makes for a great viewing or astrophotography. I'd call it "almost perfect" only because of the... more

Dark skys ideal for deep sky astronomy. Great mountain biking trails, quiet rolling scenery. Very friendly and hospitable staff willing to cater for any common or obscure need. more

This cozy getaway is well off the beaten track, but if you're looking for the rare combination of comfort and isolation, it is hard to beat. Pack in groceries to cook up in the full kitchen well stocked with cookware; snooze late in the king-sized bed in the master bedroom, or leave open the curtains on the two-story living room... more

Stan Meadors is absolutely one of the nicest and most informative guides that you could ever have. He is a 5th or 6th generation decendant of this ranch and the pride that he has for his heritage is almost palpable. It was a truly wonderful experience more

We stayed in the Round House and it was a wonderful get away. We walked the trails, enjoyed the fresh air and quietness. The house was very cute and housed all four of us just fine. The beds were fabulous, we all fell asleep right away. I plan on going back again with the whole family at least for a... more