I recently spent a weekend at The Baines House with my sisters and their daughters. We probably shouldn’t have planned a weekend in Salado when it was 108 in Texas, but it was the only weekend we had – so we decided to take our chances. Thank goodness we decided to take that chance at The Baines House!

Due to the stifling heat they were having problems with the AC unit in our reserved cottage – so without hesitation they moved us to the main house. That actually turned out to be a better situation for us because we had the whole house to ourselves, and more room to spread out. So they were very accommodating with the accommodations!

My nieces loved the old fashioned style of the house, and remarked that it reminded them of their PeePaw & Nannie’s house. It’s a blessed day when someplace can stir the memories in your heart! The grounds are very interesting and there are lots of great photo-ops!

Rod & Cheryl are without a doubt the reason The Baines House is so unique. They treated us like family. They have both led such interesting lives, and it’s a joy to listen to them as they draw you into their stories. Rod is the Chef and he has mastered the kitchen! Cheryl is an accomplished artist and absolutely delightful!

Salado is a wonderful little village and we definitely plan to return when the weather is cooler. We look forward to relaxing on the screened porch at The Baines House in those oversized rocking chairs, sharing a glass of wine, and creating more memories for our family – thanks to the hospitality of The Baines House family!

Good things: the couple who run the B&B are very nice and friendly and we enjoyed visiting with them over breakfast. The breakfast was tasty: fresh fruit, waffles with a warm cherry sauce, and sausage. Our cabin was roomy and the bath had plenty of towels.
Disappointing things: the shower didn't work. There was a sign telling how to operate the faucet but it wasn't a question of how to operate. It was stuck tight and didn't work. So, we had baths. Not the most convenient for washing our hair but we improvised. When we arrived, no one was there to greet us. We found a groundskeeper who showed us where the key had been left in a little box for us (we checked in about 5 pm) and he showed us to our room. We went to the dining room for the tea and wine tasting, but no one was around and we figured we had missed it. There was a pitcher of a pink beverage (lemonade?) but no ice. There were 3 triangles of laughing cow cheese, some crackers and some vanilla wafers. Then the groundskeeper emerged from the kitchen and eyed us warily and I felt like we were trespassing, so we left. Two other not-so-good things: no decaff coffee in the room and only instant decaff at breakfast, and there were 2 mouse poops in our room, one on the daybed and one on the desk. No sightings of the mice, though! There were no other guests at the inn on the night we stayed there. It was a weekend when nothing special was happening in town.
The innkeepers are so nice and friendly and explained that on busy weekends they have more staff besides just the two of them. The best part of our stay was eating the home made waffles and talking with them. I would give this inn another try but make sure the shower works upon check in. The innkeeper stated they have had trouble with the faucets before.

My husband and I were in town for a weekend getaway. We had a nice stay in Rebecca's Haven at the Baines House. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. It was a nice change to be without a television. The bathroom was small but fine for a few days. Breakfast was excellent and we enjoyed the desserts too. Rod and Cheryl were terrific hosts. We would definitely return there.

We have stayed many times at B&B's in Salado. We love Inn on the Creek and the Rose Mansion. But this visit we found a new jewel and we look forward to returning to stay there again. The Baines House has four rooms in the main house, two cozy suites in The Granary, and Chloe's Cottage and Ryann's Cottage that are adjoined by a peaceful "dog run". We stayed in Chloe's Cottage and LOVED it!! It is a very spacious room with a King size bed, sitting area, electric stove/fireplace for a little extra heat and romantic ambience. The bathroom is spacious and has a shower for two with two shower heads as well as a tub large enough for two to soak in. The room also has a little bar area with a small sink and fridge. Our cottage had everything we needed and was a perfect place for a romantic anniversary getaway. When we return to the Baines House we look forward to staying in Seaberry Cottage. This is an adorable little guest house behind the main house. Rod and Sheryl were wonderful hostesses and we enjoyed visiting with them over a delicious breakfast!! We especially enjoyed the dessert they served us at the end of breakfast. What a treat!!!