Log Cabins at Jacobs Creek

“We’re going on a trip.  We’re going on a trip.”  Anyone else recognize these words from Noggins?  This was our family theme song for the week leading up to the big log cabin adventure.  Grandpa Earl and Grandma Kathy loaded up the truck and boat.  We packed half of our house into the minivan and off we headed to Canyon Lake in the Texas Hill Country.  That’s near New Braunfels and the Gaudalupe River.

The first day… The drive was nice.  A lot shorter than Florida so the kids did fine.  Arriving in New Braunfels, we found a surprisingly good restaurant called Oma’s Haus.  Sound German enough for ya?  It’s on TX-46, a block south of I-35.  Try it out the next time you are in the area.  After reaching the Log Cabins at Jacobs Creek, we spent the remaining part of the evening unpacking and setting up what will be home for the next few days.  We got an upstairs, two-bedroom space with two queen beds and full bathroom in each room, a full kitchen, living room and best-view-in-the-region balcony.  We overlook a valley and the lake.  This place is very clean and stocked with kitchen supplies.  There is no maid service (unless you pay extra) and bring your personal items like shampoo, soap and towels.  That’s not a problem since this is more of a country getaway than hotel in the city experience. This place is a great value and ideal floor plan for multiple families. And the deal sealer for Sonny is FREE Wi-Fi!!

Grandpa and Grandma couldn’t wait to see the lake by boat.  Sadee and Uncle Eric joined them for the first outing of the week.  We ate pizzas for dinner since it was getting late.  Sonny will be our chef for the week.  The kitchen is a great idea for families since you can cook, have a fridge and microwave, and not spend time taking kids out to eat every night.

Enjoy the photos below of our cabin and the balcony view. Click HERE to see a slideshow with more photos from the first day. We’ll try to post each day while “we’re going on a trip!”