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The Cottages at Turkey Creek 1374 Turkey Creek CR 130, Ledbetter, 281.924.0835, cottagesatturkeycreek.com. A handsome pair of recently constructed farmhouse-style guest houses, each with two baths and a full kitchen. The Big Cottage has three beds, while The Cozy Cottage has two. Located on 120 acres with a large pond and vineyard. Book through vrbo.com. The Cotton Pearl Motel 404 N. Live Oak St., Round Top, thecottonpearl.com. Charming country-style compound composed of a two-bedroom main house called The Cottontail and two smaller cottages. Featuring the Rabbit Hole, a Victorian-inspired parlor and game room with champagne and an honor bar. Private pool, pickleball court, firepit, and on-site kitchen trailer for chef-prepared dinners. Country Dome Suites 211 Lynn Road, Bellville, 979.337.2565 countrydomesuites.com. Located in Kenney with a Bellville postal address, Country Dome Suites really are dome-shaped, and each of the 11 monolithic mounds is a suite with a queen-size bed and a kitchen. Farmstead at Round Top 219 FM 954, Round Top, 979.966.7187, farmsteadatroundtop.com. The linens are as crisp and white as the exteriors of these seven beautifully appointed modern farmhouse rooms. Coffee bar and private bath, with continental breakfast served during the antiques shows. Three larger cottages, two with full kitchens, are also available, as well as event space. Flophouze Shipping Container Hotel 1132 W. FM 1291, Round Top, 979.353.2627, flophouze.com. Six converted shipping containers sleep two to six. Check out the Beachhouze, a loft overlooking the pond with room for eight, or the Farmhouze, which accommodates up to 10. The Ranchhouze sleeps a whopping 18. Modern in form and rustic in fashion, no two containers are the same. Furnishings from the Houzes are for sale at the adjoining barn, Recycling the Past. The Frenchie 311 N. Live Oak St., Round Top, 979.208.9851, stayfrenchie.com. The Frenchie B&B is a six-bedroom, six-and-a- half-bath 1890s house with a large kitchen, living area, and dining room, with rooms/baths rented individually. The Art Studio is comprised of three Black Dog Cabins 3643 Noak Road, Round Top, 832.752.6114, blackdogcabinsrt.com. Two cabins and one vintage Airstream rest on six acres just 3.5 miles from Round Top. The two- bedroom cabin named Molly sleeps up to four with full kitchen, outdoor shower, and heated bathroom floors. Three-bedroom Max has space for eight with large living area and two covered decks. The trailer, Zoe, also has a deck and sleeps up to three. The Cottages at Round Top 6978 Skull Creek Road, Fayetteville, 281.915.8680, cottagesatroundtop.com. This private wooded property offers three well- appointed bungalows. The Main Cottage sleeps six with two baths and a full kitchen, while The Casita is a one-bedroom cottage for two with kitchenette. Each has a private porch for sipping coffee among the live oaks. Acorn Cottages 2034 W. Guenther Lane, La Grange, 979.702.0715. These two darling 550-square-foot cottages each has a bedroom and daybed for up to three guests. Light and airy, the cottages are filled with antiques and relaxed furnishings. Each kitchenette has a microwave, coffee bar, mini fridge, and freezer. Take a seat outside to watch deer and the gorgeous sunsets Fayette County is known for. Reservations through airbnb.com. Blackbird Cabins 1488 FM 2503, Ellinger, 713.818.9766, blackbirdfarmtexas.com. Just two miles from Fayetteville, these cabins are custom-built in cedar with pastoral views. Sit by the firepit and gaze at the star-filled Texas sky. The Cowboy cabin has three rooms and a full kitchen; the Black & White and Folk Art cabins have wet bars (with a full kitchen available on property) and requisite front- porch swings. By Candice Cowin After a full day of treasure hunting along TX 237, you and your Amex card will be ready to take off your boots and sip a glass of wine. We've gathered top-notch hotels, inns, and B&Bs in Round Top, Fayetteville, and surrounding towns. WHERE TO HANG The Cotton Pearl Motel (Continued) 138