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The river is currently dry in most locations on the Sabinal river.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Utopia, TX
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Frio River
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Uvalde, TX (UVA-Garner Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Indian Falls Retreat and Lodging

Indian Falls is the perfect vacation getaway for the whole family. This 3 bedroom 1 bath house is situated on 14 acres with 1/4 mile of the beautiful Sabinal River. Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Park are only about 15 minutes away making for great day trips. With an abundance of wildlife. Sleeps up to 9 people and pets are welcome with a fee.

Property manager

Amanda Dean
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great place for the kids!!! Not too deep!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
No more then 2. There is no fence.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please smoke outdoors.

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

Utopia

Located in Utopia, this holiday home is on a river. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garner State Park and Frio River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Utopia, TX

What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 23 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Garner State Park - 29 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 41 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Frio River - 42 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Frio Bat Cave - 50 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maple Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Laurel Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saint Jo's Picnic - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Lunchbox - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizza - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Indian Falls Retreat and Lodging pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Indian Falls Retreat and Lodging?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indian Falls Retreat and Lodging?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Indian Falls Retreat and Lodging located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Garner State Park, Lone Star Motorcycle Museum and Lost Maples State Natural Area. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

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

Great Property

We had a great stay at this place. We floated the Frio one day and the next day enjoyed a hangout in Leakey we know. Afterwards we spent the evening at the Utopia Lake and floated on it and did the rope swing as well. The owner was always quick to respond to us and even had someone bring us a propane bottle to use due to our group forgetting ours. All in all it was a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful

Roomy, clean, and well appointed. The river was super low, perhaps some pictures of what that normally looks like instead of the rushing falls in the current photo would be a good idea. Not a deal breaker at all, it was just difficult to figure out where to access the water, a property map would be a super addition! Owner very friendly and responsive, The BBQ area, patio and layout were perfect for our group of all ages. Great for bird watching and wildlife viewing - deer, birds and butterfles were abundant. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

ranch house

The house was as advertised. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Good Memories

This Property was my Nanny and Pops old Farm, it was so nice to be able to to it, definitely will be coming back for many years to come 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Weekend trip

House was everything we needed! We slept comfortably. Loved the wildlife that was around the house. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herbert J.

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

2022 March Stay

We had a relaxing time. We enjoyed watching the deer, birds, and other wildlife. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yoav K.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

We had a fantastic time at the property. The location was great, with pretty quick access to the nearby state parks, and the house itself was clean and cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. Backyard was also effectively a big nature area, which was itself also beautiful and fun to walk around in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Herlinda T.

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

Rug and oven very dirty

Rug very dirty, oven extremely dirty. In my opinion places where accept dogs shouldn’t have carpets. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Relaxing place

Nice cozy little get away house. Just outside the town close enough to lost maples and garner. Ernie and Mac’s had great food. Most deer I’ve ever seen at one time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Beautiful property, accurate info, very happy, thanks a million!

Had 7 grown men stay comfortably for a bachelor party weekend. The kitchen and grill had all we needed. Firepit kept us warm, we had plenty of patio space outback and land to play some games. Beds, linens, dishes, and all rooms very clean. Plenty of towels and t.p. washer, dryer, oven, ac units, TV, wifi, and electronics all working. The property manager was prompt with responses and very clear. The check in and checkout was a breeze. No headaches guaranteed here! The stream was a fun hike and great for a zenful moment and reflecting on good times. If you are on the fence about renting i hope my review helps! Def stay here :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

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

Hondo dove hunt

exactly what we were looking for. A bed for every hunter. We arrived about 10pm and left at 5am so all we needed was a hot shower, a bed to sleep in, and a coffee pot. We had all that and more. It's a comfortable place with everything you need to rest and relax for a few hours or a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward R., Houston, Texas

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

Awesome host, thank you!

Family had a great time. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verna S.

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

Great Experience

This was the first Time we have rented a house and it was amazing! The house was perfect, clean roomy and very comfortable! I hope to be able to rent this house again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos J.

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

Bueno

Bueno
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia E.

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

Awesome getaway

This was such a beautiful experience for myself and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

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

Really cool location

The water falls and river in the back of the property were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a very pretty waterfall in the creek. There were deer on the property and outdoor eating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jodie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Utopia VRBO

The house was large enough to sleep two families. It had a nice, large, covered patio. The river flowing behind the house was beautiful. But the house smelled pretty moldy, probably the carpet in the back bedroom. And the hot water wasn't working the first night. Only one bathroom for a 9 person house is kinda small. It's a little expensive for the lack of cleanliness and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anakaren E.

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

Girls getaway

Beautiful home and property, host very professional, waterfall was flowing and very conveniently distanced from the house.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
well it said there was water falls and the water has been gone for a long time! The property didnt pull up on map and there shouldve been an easier way to find it(Large sign with address) in a one horse town no one knew it so i had to stop and use store phone! Other than that it was quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice

House was very clean, beds were very comfy. River that was heavily advertised and pictured was dry and we weren't told that till the day of. Hot water was not on and once we got that on, we could ONLY get hot hot water. No cold water at all. Some of the blinds and cabinets and light fixtures were broken and one bedroom window had a small hole in it. Minor repairs owner should fix before renting out again. Other than that, the place was nice. Wish there was some chairs on the front porch! Our family had a nice and relaxing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber D., Magnolia, TX

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

Nice get away

We had a nice visit at this clean & orderly house. We loved the property and seeing all the deer that are around. I dont think the river has had enough water in it to have waterfalls in quite some time, and will not have enough water in it to have waterfalls, unless the hill country has had some flood-like conditions. The river is very low at this point.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Friends & Family Get-Away

So let me phrase this this by we get what we pay for. We knew the price of the house was more than fair, it wasn’t updated and the beds would be rinky BUT there things that I felt could have been better or changed. The linens were meh, the pots and pans were few, nothing was large enough to cook scrambled eggs for 7, as previously mentioned there was no large coffee pot (it was a 4 cup one - minimal but annoying to remake coffee) and the AC units were not turned on when we arrived, it was very hot and muggy when we arrived. Yes those are nitpicky but can be easily be fixed!! The property it beautiful, but we also didn’t expect it to be so close to road. We spent the entire weekend outside in the back yard and exploring the dry river bed. Keep in mind there is NO water, this is not portrayed in the pictures. Overall stars are beautiful, fire pit and s’mores was a great experience lots of wildlife and it was wonderful to getaway from the hustle of big city life. The owner was very responsive and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Jokabeth C., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

My experience in Utopia Tx

the house super clean and very nice. very quiet and beautiful place. It must have been much longer when the river was. in general it is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Tosha G.

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

The house needs some tender loving care

Our family of four reserved the house for three nights due to its close proximity to Lost Maples Natural Area and Garner State Park. Amanda was great to work with and the booking process was easy. Upon arrival, we drove up to a very spacious lot, which was great for social distancing. As we entered the house we immediately noticed it was dated and could use some updating/ renovating. We also noticed the sofa and refrigerator were not as pictured on the VRBO listing. We quickly settled in and found several dirty dishes in the kitchen cabinets and silverware drawer. There was a used/old kitchen sponge set next to the liquid dish soap for our use. We were grossed out, especially with COVID-19 and all. We’ve traveled enough to know to bring our own sponge and dish soap, which we did. There were also several flies in the house which was a big problem throughout our stay. We kept the doors and windows closed and couldn’t pinpoint where they were coming from. There was a fly swatter which we used more times than we can count during our three night stay. There was an empty fire extinguisher sitting next to the stove, which was strange. However, there was a full one under the kitchen sink. The lightbulbs above the kitchen sink and under the cabinets need to be replaced as they weren’t working. All of the ceiling fans were dirty and need to be cleaned. The A/C vents in the back room with the bunkbeds need to be wiped down. The trim outside the bathroom shower needs to be replaced as the wood is warped. There’s also a bedroom door and closet doors that need repair. There are no smoke detectors in the house. Lastly, the house has poor isolation so the road traffic sounded like a racetrack. Needless to say, we had a difficult time sleeping at night. The evening before we checked out, I notified Amanda of the fly issue in the house. She said she wasn’t aware and thanked me for letting her know.

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