The Bygone

Run by its owners' family, The Bygone is a boutique hotel on 5.5 acres of Texas Hill Country. The historic square is about 5 minutes away by car. For decades it was a no-frills roadside motor lodge. Stephanie and Chris Herndon bought it in 2021 and renovated it in a vintage, rustic-modern style.

The Poolside King looks over the pool and the Hill Country. The Balcony King has a private balcony and is ADA accessible. The Balcony Double Queen, the largest room, has two queens and a private balcony and sleeps four. Each room has a terrazzo vanity, tiled shower and mini fridge.

The hilltop pool is heated in colder months and has lounge chairs, private cabanas, a bar and wide views. Guests also have a cedar dry sauna, a cold plunge, hiking trails and a tree-shaded East Lawn with yard games and Harper's Bar. A rooftop Sky Deck is set aside for yoga and ceremonies.

The Den serves as a lounge and bar for breakfast and cocktails. A vintage Airstream bar and the Coopersmith wine deck add more places to gather, and the hotel has pet-friendly rooms.