The Inn, formerly
known as the St. Charles Hotel, was built in 1913 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Barthle. It was widely known for its' hospitality to commuters on the
Orange Belt Railroad, which came through San Antonio. Many visitors
came and stayed for the winter season. Word soon spread about the family
atmosphere and delicious meals prepared from their garden. In later
years, when the hotel was operated by their daughters Barbara, Bernadette,
and Dora, the hotel was the scene of many lovely wedding receptions.
Due to their failing health, the hotel was sold in the 1970's to Henry
and Irene Pike and became an adult care facility. Later, it was owned
by Steve and Doris Miller who opened a restaurant and ice cream parlor.
Following a number
of years of sitting idle, the hotel was purchased by Ted and Anne Stephens
who, with the help of Ted's father, Jim Stephens and their sons Tacy
and Hunter, have restored the grand structure to its' original glory.
With many of the original antiques and many they have added, the inn
has become Ted and Anne's family home, as well as a gracious bed and
breakfast. Guests can enjoy Anne's impeccable decorating touches or
just rock away on one of the porches and smell the aroma of the many
fragrant plants, some original and some newly planted.
