Just about anything you could want or anticipate on a Sunday brunch buffet including unlimited champagne. Wait staff was on top of service and there is a beautiful view of the golf course at Mission Inn and Resort.

Everywhere we looked there was something beautiful to see. The staff is extremely friendly and we loved the food. The architecture and furnishings are outstanding and the pool is excellent. If I played golf, I would have more to say about the beautiful course.

We stayed at the Mission Inn with a biking group. It was our first time there and we were impressed from first glance. It's an established resort, but in excellent shape. Our first floor room was well furnished and roomy, with a screened in patio overlooking the golf course. The 2 beds were very comfortable, with fluffy duvets and 3 pillows per queen bed. There was an easy chair with a floor lamp as well as a desk and chair. The flat screen TV was a good size and worked well. No movie channels however. There was a single serve coffee maker and coffee pods were replenished daily. The bathroom had a tub/shower combo with plentiful hot water. Disappointingly, there were no room refrigerators, though they are available to rent for an additional $12 a day.

Resort amenities include an appealing swimming pool and whirlpool area, but we didn't get to use them because it had turned very chilly. There were several outside lounge areas. Two golf courses, tennis courts, a nearby lakeside marina, spa and fitness center round out the facilities. There are electric carts to take guests to the remote locations and bikes to rent.

There are several restaurants on the property, though not all were open. The breakfast buffet, included in our package, was very nice, with a chef to prepare omelets, french toast, eggs and pancakes to order, with a nice assortment of side items on the buffet, pretty much whatever you might want, from bacon to yogurt, fresh fruit to cheese grits, biscuits to hash.

Our interaction with staff, including very friendly bellmen, desk clerks and maids, was pleasant and helpful. Our only negative came from other guests, young men with a soccer group were noisily socializing in the hallways several evenings until 11 or so. A lounge area for non-drinking young people might have been good for them. There is a bar area for adults.