Texas Odd Inns and Unusual
Places to Stay - Christmas B&B, Cabooses, Boats and Inns in
Ghost Towns
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Upstairs at the Mansion in Terlingua,
Texas
This unique two-room boutique hotel, is the center-piece of the
Terlingua Ghost Town. Built in 1909 out of rock and adobe, the
mansion was home to the owner of the Chisos Mining Co. Situated on a
limestone hill overlooking the Ghost Town, with commanding views of
the Chisos Mountains, the mansion has 22 inch walls downstairs, and
14 1/2 inch walls upstairs. The addition on the South side of the
mansion, which your room is located, was built in 1912, and has been
restored to it's original condition on the interior. Within a short
walk of the mansion, breakfast awaits you at the Ghost Town Cafe,
espresso & wi-fi at Poco y Mas, and most notable the famous "Porch"
at the Starlight Theatre & Terlingua Trading Co., where locals
congregate to watch the sunset and trade tales, while enjoying a
cold beverage, each evening.
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The Antlers Inn in Kingsland, Texas
The Antlers Inn is a luxury inn and resort located
on one of the most popular lakes in Texas, Lake LBJ
in Kingsland. The resort comfortably sleeps up to 60
occupants with it's 16,250sf of living areas and 10
well groomed acres. Resort guest can stay in the inn
or a railroad deport, a railroad car or a caboose.
For well over a century the Antlers Inn has
entertained thousands of vacationers from all over
the world, becoming a top tourist destination for
people and families looking to get away from it all.
The Antlers Hotel was begun in 1900 and opened May
1, 1901. Newspapers hanging around the hotel show
events on that date including the cross-country trip
by President William McKinley who toured Austin on
May 3, 1901.
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The Christmas House B& B in San Antonio, TX
This unique 1910 home rests in the center of Monte
Vista, a National Registered Historic District. The
home provides visitors the ability to purchase most
antiques found within the home. The parlor room,
decorated with a year round Christmas tree and
fireplace, will allow you, as a guest, an atmosphere
to read of just relax. The dining room adjacent to
the parlor room provides a memorable setting for an
enhanced continental breakfast Monday through
Friday. Guests will enjoy specially prepared hot
breakfast on the weekend. Rooms include The Santa
Claus Room which is decorated with red & white
accents and is furnished with a queen size bed. It
is located on the second floor. The Christmas Tree
Room is enhanced with green & white accents,
carpeted, and has a queen size bed. It is located on
the second floor.
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South Coast Sailing Boat and Breakfast
Stay the night on a boat! South Coast Sailing
Adventures now offers the opportunity to spend the
night on one of our fine yachts at the Kemah
Boardwalk Marina! Enjoy the peace and romance of
sleeping in a serene nautical setting. Options range
from a simple night on a boat to a luxurious bed and
breakfast. Safe and secure, tied to the dock,
experiencing the gentle lapping of the water as it
soothes you to sleep. You can wake up to the sunrise
over the bay and enjoy the sounds of the seabirds.
You can even book your charter and the berth
together, with options ranging from a next-day 4
hour cruise to a 2 hour sunset/moonlight cruise for
that night. Our location at the Kemah boardwalk
Marina offers easy access to the Boardwalk itself. A
brief discription of our overnight packages is at
the bottom of the page.
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Presidio La Bahia(Oldest Fort in Texas)
After the restoration of Presidio La Bahia in the
mid-1960's, the area now known as The Quarters was
used by priests as housing. Today, for a nominal
fee, The Quarters is available for use by the
general public for a nightly stay. The Quarters is
part of what used to be the officer's quarters,
along the west wall of the presidio. There are two
entrances, one from within the presidio in the court
yard, across from the chapel, and an exterior door
from the parking area. Overnight visitors can come
and go at their leisure. Thus, allowing visitors to
visit other areas in andaround Goliad during their
visit. The Quarters is actually a two bedroom
apartment with three beds. It includes a living and
dining area with fireplace, master bedroom, kitchen,
bathroom with shower, and a second bedroom with two
single beds.
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