My wife and I have long been visitors to Palo Alto Creek Farm, a restored 1850s farmstead. A recent change in ownership worried us about until we made a return visit earlier this year. Fortunately, the new owners have preserved just about everything that makes this a winning place to stay.The facilities are marvelous, especially the "Log Cabin" which has not one but two fireplaces, one of which in a wonderful bathroom ideal for two people in love. Total privacy is assured no matter which of the three units you stay in. The location, about 5 miles north of Fredericksburg on an idyllic country road, is far enough to avoid the tourist bustle, but close enough to get into town at a moment's notice. The continental breakfast left in the units before you arrive is a mixture of homemade breads, juices, milk, and other assorted breakfast goodies. Deer gather each evening for the nightly feeding, and there is a small amount of livestock kept on the Farm. And you cannot forget the loving farm cats that will greet you and follow you whenever you're outside.Palo Alto Creek Farm is not inexpensive - but it's worth every penny and more. Stay several days and feel the city tension drain away. See ... for more details.

My husband and I visited Palo Alto Creek Farm to celebrate our anniversary. We stayed in the Log Cabin for 2 nights. We selected the cabin based off of pictures on their website. It is just as pictured. The cabin consists of 2 rooms plus a bathroom. The main room is a living room'kitchen combo. This room contained a gas fireplace, high ceilings, and had a full size refrigerator with icebox, old-fashioned but functioning oven, microwave, plenty of dishware & glassware, table with 2 chairs, and a comfortable seating area. We were greeted with fresh flowers on the coffee table and gingerbread cookies from the owner's family recipe. They also provided plenty of food for breakfast for two days. In fact, there was so much food variety that we couldn't eat it all. The only thing missing were pancakes. In fact, with the pots & pans and utensils provided, we could have made them ourselves. All we needed was to bring the ingredients. In the living room area, there is a TV, CD & DVD player. There is also a small selection of movies & CDs to choose from. The bedroom has a king-sized bed with comfy linens and has a dresser & closet with iron & ironing board and even a humidifier, if needed. The bathroom was the real treat. Big whirlpool tub for two, another gas fireplace, and separate shower. In addition, the log cabin contains a loft above the living room designed for massage & spa treatments. You just have to call the local spa (info provided) & they come to you. We enjoyed breakfast on the back porch, enjoyed the scenery (big trees) & were visited by the friendly cats living on the farm. The farm is located 10 minutes outside of Fredericksburg on a beautiful piece of property. During our stay, we visited the main street in town and also several wineries. We had lunch at Fredericksburg Herb Farm, which was fantastic and highly recommended as well. We also had a nice dinner at Navajo Grill, reservations required, attire - casual chic. All in all, a perfectly relaxing and romantic visit to Fredericksburg, TX.

I had a romantic getaway at Palo Alto Creek Farm many years ago. To this day, I re-live the memories of the fabulous Barn. It was an exquisite stay, and though near the main house and the Log Cabin, feels incredibly private. The creek running at the back of the properly is so serene. Morning walks have little critters scampering about. Deer gather every evening for a gorgeous sunset. Meals in town were memorable as well, but we didn't spend a great deal of time there since we hurried back to the Barn for more heavenly bubble baths in the big jacuzzi tub surrounded by candles. It was simply one of the most relaxing weekends ever. It felt like we were literally on the edge of the earth with no neighbors, no traffic sounds, no worries. I'd love to visit again; but it is definitely getting tougher to find a time when the Barn is not booked. Give this place a try. You'll walk away amazed at how the stress dissolved.