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RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD!

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Picture taken in the swimming hole at the base of Howdy's steps- looking right
Picture of Howdy's from the river...just look at that deck and view it provides!
Relaxation landing
View of Howdy's from the river bank
Walkway from the guest house to the main house

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Leakey, TX
  • Frio River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest House- One Large Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main House- Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main House- Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest House- Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Main House- Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD!

CHECK OUT OUR LOW OFF-SEASON RATES! The most peaceful views can be found at Howdy's!

***WE NOW HAVE WIFI***

***COME ENJOY OUR NEW UPDATES! We've been busy in January of 2024, replacing the original floors in the Main House as well as updating with new furniture.***

Howdy's on the Frio is a charming property located in Leakey, TX, RIGHT ON THE FRIO RIVER! Howdy's provides a beautiful, entertaining, and relaxing vacation spot for your family and friends. Howdy's sits on just under 2 acres of land and boasts breathtaking views of the river from its 400 sq. ft. deck. As you enter the river from Howdy's, you can enjoy a deep swimming hole that never goes dry, small rapids for the adventurous, and shallow water for the little ones- not to mention no across the river neighbors! Don't want to get wet? Then enjoy sitting on the large covered deck where you can watch your friends and family enjoy the river, while taking in the fantastic unspoiled views of the surrounding hills and Texas Hill Country sunsets. Once the sun goes down, light a fire in the fire-pit and roast marshmallows under the bright stars or play a game of dominoes out on the deck, all set to the sounds of the Frio.

Howdy's sleeps up to 12 people and consists of the main house (2 bedrooms/1 bath) and the guest house (1 large room/1 bath), which is just 10 yards from the main house. The main house bathroom has just been remodeled in 2021 and new kitchen counter tops and sink in 2022! The main house has steps with railings and a relaxation landing heading down to the river. With the river and huge outdoor entertaining space within your fingertips, you may never find yourself inside. The children are sure to love the swing set and the see-saw on property. But if you do find yourself inside, you will love the Texas-made-comfortable and cozy feel of the house and guest house. In charge of the evening's meal? Then you won't miss out on any conversation while cooking in our open, fully-stocked, kitchen. The view of the Texas hills through our beautiful new double French doors will make cooking seem like anything but a chore. Need to holler at your kids to come eat? Do so from the grill area overlooking the river. At the end of the day, bask in the warmth of the wood-burning fire place while reconnecting with family and friends within the spacious, high-ceiling living space. Open the many windows at night to enjoy the cool fresh air and sounds of the river running below.

Since the river is in your backyard, you may never need to leave the property. But the surrounding area has much to offer as well. Howdy's is only a mile to the main street of Leakey, TX and a few miles north of Garner State Park. The Three Sisters Drive is also only minutes away, with Lost Maples State Natural Area only 25 miles down the road.

There are year-round activities in the Frio Canyon area ranging from tubing/kayaking the Frio in the summer, enjoying the fall foliage in autumn, hiking/hunting in the winter, and viewing wildflowers in the spring. The bird and deer watching are fabulous year round. World Class Golf is available at Concan Country Club. Don't forget the outdoor summer time concerts at House Pasture Cattle Company and of course the dances at Garner! Made in Texas!

A vacation at Howdy's on the Frio is the perfect getaway for everyone!

One note: All beds have quilts/comforters and pillows. Guests provide their own sheets, pillowcases and towels.

Call Diane to learn more about Howdy's on the Frio. Please be sure to contact us if you'd like to stay for less than 3 nights during the summer season. Anytime there are less than three nights between other bookings, we are happy to make those nights available.

Come make memories at Howdy's on the banks of the river!

Also visit our property, Four Frio Sisters, #321679 in Leakey, TX. Instagram: @howdysonthefrio Facebook: Howdy’s on the Frio

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Owner
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property
Guest must provide own linens and towels. If evidence of sleeping on mattress pads, loss of security deposit possible.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Leakey

Located in Leakey, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frio River and Garner State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Leakey, TX

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garner State Park - 18 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 30 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Frio Bat Cave - 36 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 49 min drive - 34.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill Creek Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bent Rim Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hog Pen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lala's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Frio River and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Garner State Park. Lone Star Motorcycle Museum and Concan Golf Course and Country Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilliana I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving by the lake

I don't like saying bad things but the place was not clean. I had to move the couch to sweep up the food, plates, and bugs. I had to also sweep around the windows lots of bugs. The mattress cover on the pull out bed was full of hair and crumbs. I brought my sheets as stated but the previous people must have not done so. Other than that everything else was fine. The kitchen was fully stocked. Plenty of sleeping space. View was magnificent. The BBQ pit came in handy and the fire pit. Everyone really enjoyed the house. Hopefully the next family that stays has a better experience than we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great River Location

Nice place on the river, property was as depicted on VRBO
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it

We loved the porch and the view. the river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su Chan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three generation retreat

We get together each year as grandparents, children and spouses and grandchildren. This is an awesome property. It was exactly as advertised. The host Diane is a good communicator....great on the details without over communicating. In short. We had a BLAST. This property was special given the drought and low water conditions overall. The portion of the river here was great. The pools were deep and enjoyable. Some of the neighboring properties were dealing with only rocks while we had plenty of refreshing water. We could not have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great place for quiet family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Mae and Blake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Perfect girls getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great start to our summer

Our friends and family had a wonderful time here! Diane and daughter went above and beyond to accommodate us. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Played Cornhole games in the yard. Had a campfire at night. BBQ,'d during the day. Fished and floated just below the house. The water was cold but was easy to get the body used to. Caught a few fish a piece between 7 of us. Enjoyed the main house with drinks and board games. It was truly our perfect getaway. The weather was humid a couple of days but not too hot at all. The cabins were nice and fully stocked with all you need to cook and eat meals. The rooms were also clean and beds were comfortable enough Howdy's is very close to town. The river was just right for all activities. We REALLLLLY enjoyed our stay and plan too go back again this year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Picked the perfect weekend as far as weather is concerned. Cool mornings, warm noon time, hot afternoons and cool evenings. Got a nice exciting thunderstorm middle of the night. Lightening show and beautiful rain. House was just right with everything we needed. Kids loved it. Thank you .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Just as listed. Great back porch area to relax and catch up with old friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and relaxing

Very enjoyable. The kids loved the river. Beautiful views of the hills and night sky. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River views

The house is outdated but for a river house you dont need much. The view from the back porch is beautiful. The 2nd home is nice, cozy the beds squeak really bad, the hot water doesnt last long. It would of been nice to of had a tv in the 2nd home. Overall its a relaxing place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun adventures with kids

We loved this quiet space to getaway. We celebrated a 50th birthday and it was perfect for our two families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

norma m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Visit

We felt like we were in a christmas movie lol we loved the house and the outdoor view is amazing! definetly will be going back again for the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey J B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

The group of us had a great time. It’s a really good property. Plus I lost my AirPods while there and Diane was able to find them and ship them to me when I had given up hope of finding them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reed M., Rockport

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

The view was great, access and space was better than expected. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weakened at the river.

Took my kids and grandkids camping wich is a family tradition already. We found a new favorite place peaceful and comfortable.we all love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Howdy’s

We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home full of love

We absolutely loved this home and all it had to offer! Riverfront with the perfect shallow/deep areas for all ages. Had everything we needed to continue making our yearly Frio memories. Very clean home filled with tears of love and friendly owners. Thank y’all for the memories always!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., 307 carnahan st, San antonio, texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Howdy's on the Frio

This cabin is idealy located right on the Frio river. Beautiful setting. Spent most of the time there out on the huge porch overlooking the river and magnificient . 15 minutes to Garner State Park and a 30 minute gorgeous drive to Lost Maples. All the people we encountered in Leakey were incredibly friendly too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

We stayed here with our adult children and their spouses and our two year old grandson. We had a blast! Perfect location on the river! The kitchen is stocked with everything you need for cooking! Beautiful property…quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time here and it was great again

We had a great time. The place is great for all ages. We will Be booking it for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior Trip

We brought our son and a couple buddies for their senior trip and it was perfect. Enough room in the house and on the porch to gather for meals and play games. And they also had their own space in the bunkhouse to get away. The water was perfect, they swung from tree ropes nearby, played football in the water, fished and had a great time. Even though the water level was a little low to float, we had plenty water behind the house. We floated with Happy Hollow just a few minutes down the road and CB overall had a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

chad h.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty and not maintained

River was great house was not Very old very hot Septic overflowing Too many issues to list Owner is just milking this place for all it’s worth without investing back into property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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