Long Point Inn

t Long Point Inn, located mid way between Houston and Austin in Washington County, the birthplace of Texas, take your choice of one of three rooms with private baths in a luxury home or stay in a beautifully restored log cabin built in the 1840's.

The luxury home is copied inside and out from old world chalets. Outside, the balcony, fretwork, and window boxes with geraniums are a picture of Europe. Inside, the stair and loft railings were copied from a centuries old house in Norway, the German crystal chandelier in the dining room, the paintings, and the paneled and boxed ceiling in the family room continue the continental theme.

Central air and heat, ceiling fans, a fireplace and a Hearthstone wood-burning heater keep the home comfortable in all seasons. Family heirlooms, European antiques, and mementos from 27 years of military service complete this unique home. Bouquets in all rooms from flower gardens with more than 70 rose bushes. There are three bedrooms (two with private baths).

The log cabin, which was on the property when the owner's great grandfather bought it right after the Civil War, was restored in 1996. It features a unique bathroom where even the shower stall is of the same native stone as the floor and fireplace. Enjoy all the comforts of home with a phone, TV, refrigerator, and central air and heat. Most enjoyable of all, however, is the "country tranquilizer," a porch with swing and rocking chairs, where you can listen to the quiet and view the scenery for miles from one of the highest points in the county. A queen size bed and double fouton on the main floor are complemented with a double bed and reading area in the loft.

"Ranch Hands" breakfast of fruit compote, fruit juices, an egg dish, grits or potatoes, locally made German pork sausage, and homemade breads, jams, and jellies served at guest's convenience in a formal setting of china, crystal, and silver.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Texas hospitality in a luxury home copied inside and out from old world chalets
• Featured as the "Prettiest Place in the Country" in Farm and Ranch Living magazine and in "What We learned About B&B's" in Progressive Farmer magazine.
• On the only road in Texas officially designated as both a Scenic Route and an Historic Route -- the LaBahia Road -- one of the bluebonnet trails of Washington County
• Part of a 175 acre cattle ranch on a high hill overlooking Lake Somerville
• Flowing streams with a waterfall
• Six ponds stocked with bass, catfish, and bluegill
• An ideal hideaway from the hectic city pace
• Children of all ages welcome