Crystal River Inn, San Marcos, Texas
With 13 guest rooms to choose from, visitors will enjoy this Texas inn that has garnered a coveted three stars in the Mobil Travel Guide. Southern Living Vacations has deemed it "one of Texas' 12 best". The inn is a romantic, luxurious Victorian mansion set in the middle of the Texas hill country. It's close to the headwaters of the crystal clear San Marcos River - hence the name - and features beautiful decor, antiques, artwork, and fresh flowers. There are gardens and fountains, fireplaces, and a veranda filled with wicker. Gourmet breakfasts and brunches include such delectable items as stuffed French toast and Bananas Foster crepes. Mystery weekends, river trips, "girlfriends only" shopping excursions, and romantic getaways are the hosts' specialties.
Their original mysteries are famous nationwide, based on real people, real places, and real events in the San Marcos area. Mysteries are scheduled monthly, including Halloween, early December, New Year's, and frequently in January/February. Many people use mysteries as hilarious, unforgettable Christmas gifts, as well as for birthday and anniversary celebrations. "A weekend of fun and fabulous food!": Houston Chronicle
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Owners: Mike and Cathy Dillon
Open Since: 1984
We Accept: Checks, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Diner's Club, American Express and Carte Blanche
Price Range: Check with owner as prices may vary
No. of Rooms With Private Bath: 11+ executive apartment
No. of Rooms With Shared Bath: 2
Dates Closed, if Any: none
Location: In small town and On ocean/river/lake
Amenities: Air conditioning, Telephone in room, Television in room, Television in parlor, Fireplace in room, Piano, Antiques, Down comforters, Canopy beds, Sitting room/library, Full breakfast, Continental breakfast, Picnic baskets, Box lunches, Banquet facilities, Patio, Balcony, Room with scenic view, Private porch, Picnic grounds, Designated smoking, Pets possible (inquire), Children possible, Meeting rooms/facilities, Suites available, Guest cottages available, Therapeutic massage, In-room or on-deck coffee/tea service, Evening dessert/cordials/hors d'oeuvres, Coffee and tea tray in bed before breakfast, Limited handicapped/wheelchair access, Other meals upon special request and Discounts/specials available
Sight-Seeing: Historical site/district and Historical village/park
Water Sports: Whitewater rafting, Swimming, Canoe rentals, Innertube rentals, Diving/snorkeling and Fishing
Daredevil Sports: Skydiving
Other Sports: Golf, Tennis and Horseback riding
Out In The Town: Antique shops/malls, Shopping district, Movie cinemas, Concerts, Bowling and Bars/night clubs
Out In Nature: Bike trails, Hiking trails, Parks and Birdwatching
Rides & Tours: Horse-drawn carriage rides, Cave/cavern tours, Balloon rides, Riverboat rides and City tours
Memberships: (* = organization inspected the inn, + = organization is PAAAC approved)
* Mobil Travel Guide, * Historic Accommodations of Texas, Professional Association of Innkeepers
Area Attractions:
Murder mystery weekends scheduled monthly, historic districts, San Marcos Factory Outlets (160 stores!), Sights and Sounds of Christmas, Aquarena Springs, Wonderworld, Wimberley, New Braunfels, Austin, San Antonio, Schlitterbahn, whitewater/river sports
These recreational facilities and attractions are all within 30 miles of Crystal River Inn.
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