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Frio River, Furnished Home, Birdwatcher's Paradise

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View of house from road.
View from front deck, Frio River
Standing in the river, facing the house
Open living room with stack stone fireplace,
Kitchen area with granite tops, stainless steel applicances and bamboo floors

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rio Frio, TX
  • Frio River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Uvalde, TX (UVA-Garner Field)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Frio River, Furnished Home, Birdwatcher's Paradise

Owner grew up on the Frio River and wanted to have a place for his family to enjoy. Many memories of floating the river to Garner State Park. Great family enviroment, relax and enjoy the fresh air, dry climate, clear frio river and beautiful night skys. Axis deer roam freely on the property and water at the river in the evenings. MBR has a king size bed, 2nd BR is a queen size bed, and the 3rd BR is also a queen size bed.
Kitchen with granite top counters. Simple details and easy to keep clean. The house is located about 250 ft from the Frio River bank . You will have to cross the gravel road to access to the river. River access is best if you go to the left when you get to the river bank.

Keywords: Frio River, Rio Frio, Leakey,Texas,
Hill Country,
House,Peaceful, Large composite deck, Birding

Property manager

Blake Blazek

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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
Please no pets, my family is very sensitive to pet dander and we request that you respect our request. No smoking is allowed on the property.
VIP: No bath towels are supplied, please bring your own bath towels.
Do not adjust A/C thermostat below 75 degrees, it will cause unit to freeze up and then you will be hot for your stay. This is very important.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rio Frio

Located in Rio Frio, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. 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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Rio Frio, TX

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Garner State Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Frio Bat Cave - 25 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 60 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mill Creek Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Foothills Motorcycle Stop & Campgrounds - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Las Colinas De Concan Mexican - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪R R Starr - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frio River, Furnished Home, Birdwatcher's Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frio River, Furnished Home, Birdwatcher's Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frio River, Furnished Home, Birdwatcher's Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Frio River, Furnished Home, Birdwatcher's Paradise located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Frio River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Garner State Park and Concan Golf Course and Country Club. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayme B.

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

Loved!

We loved staying at this property, the owner was very accommodating. We came during Hurricane Beryl and needed to add another night, he was very helpful and we were able stay. The property was very clean, close to the river, and the neighbors were very friendly. I highly recommended this property 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

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

Great experience

House and location were great for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Amazing spot!!

We had a wonderful time at this perfect river location for our family to enjoy the Frio! Thank you and we look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Family Vacation

Our stay was great the house is very well accomodated. River access is perfect. However we were unable to float the river because the water levels are very low because of drought.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina J.

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

Great location on the Frio

This house was in a great location, just a short walk down to the river. The water there was deep enough for my kids to swim and snorkel, but also easy access to some rapids. Each time we went down, we practically had the river to ourselves (we stayed during the week, not on a weekend). The house was well appointed and had very good wifi. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie G.

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

Relaxing property

The area is really nice, really close to the river during holidays it gets crowded so you have to get to river early. The house was great we did have a a/c issue the last night we were there. But we contacted the a/c guy he was really nice, fast getting the a/c fixed. If you want a area with no phone service this is the area to be in. We actually enjoyed not having our phones ringing all the time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Great Family Get Away

Great house and location. Ideal for families. I loved that you did not have to drive anywhere once at the house; you can drop right into the river after a short walk from the house. The house was fully equipped with every day needs (kitchen utensils, bed linens, etc.) and well kept up. Definitely a great place. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

July 2021 Frio Trip

We really enjoyed our stay here. The pictures don’t do it justice. The location is peaceful and we loved the wrap-around balcony and outdoor seating area. This is a great home for families with easy access to the river. The downstairs fridge and storage room is super handy because you don’t have to carry your coolers upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

Brought the family for a relaxing vacation. Close and convenient to everything. Frio basically in the front yard (less than 100 yards walk). Perfect depth to set up chairs in the river and relax while the kids play. No cell service in the area but great WiFi at the house. Wasn’t a deal breaker at all for us when you’re trying to unwind from the day to day. Will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Dallas, Texas

Frio River Gem

First time we've experienced a stay along the Frio, and couldn't have picked a better location. About half-way between Leakey and Concan in Rio Frio, along a very peaceful stretch of the river. No crowds here. Very comfortable home with all the comforts you might need, a very agreeable and helpful owner, just a wonderfully relaxing experience all the way around. We'll be back.

8/10 Good

Eduardo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Yearly getaway

The stay was amazing. Until the kitchen sink started acting up but unfortunately we completely backed up both sinks the morning before we left. Then we were accused of having more than the amount of people we were allowed because he counted the 55 gallon trash bags we left behind. The two neighboring houses were occupied by family as well and being that they liked the kitchen and patio space in our house. We would have most meals at that house 20 plus people yes we are going to use a lot of food and a lot of trash is going to be left behind. Paying more than 2k for the weekend stay should allow us to leave as many bags without having to worry about the accusations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer N., Austin, Texas

Comfortable New House

This is a brand new house that is spacious, quiet, clean, uncluttered, and comfortable. It is well-stocked with all of the basics in the kitchen (dishes, utensils, pots, pans, bowls, salt, pepper, olive oil, sugar, etc.) and bathrooms (linens, paper products, soap, shampoo). There are a few basic games (cards, dominoes, puzzles) and coffee table books. The beds, couches, and chairs were all very comfortable. The washer and dryer worked well, and the foosball table was fun. The pictures and map in this listing are perfectly accurate. As with any new property, there are a few kinks that we found during our stay: - The fridge door does not seal completely, which makes it hard to keep cold (when combined with a light bulb that did not turn off inside the fridge, a lot of the food we brought with us spoiled before we discovered the problem and unscrewed the light bulb and plugged the gap with a towel). - The ice maker in the freezer did not work. - There are no blinds on the upper windows in the living room. Even in March, the afternoons were very hot due to the western exposure of those windows. I imagine it will be even hotter in the summer months. - We were unable to figure out how to use the DVD player, stereo, and master bedroom television. Instructions would have been helpful. - There is no landline, wifi, or cell service at this house. While we thoroughly enjoyed completely disconnecting from the world, it would have been nice to have a way to contact the owner when problems arose (such as the fridge, in our case). A neighbor was burning brush in the adjoining lot for three days of our stay. This may just be part of life in Rio Frio or it may have been a one-time incident. Either way, the smoke was so irritating that we were unable to be outside (including at the river in front of the house) for those three days and at times the house was infiltrated with smoke.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart G.

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

Little water but great property!

Unfortunately the river was down but no fault of the property at all! In fact this property lies on one of the better pockets of water under the current conditions. The property is exactly as described & convenient to Leakey, garner & concan. Just a VERY easy, short walk to the water. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Times change and it's inevitable that more people are finding this part of the river...and building

The house is fabulous....there's a new bigger home being built next door and they cleared trees on the other side of the river for a parking lot ...so more people...more tests...more loud music. I'm so glad we had times before all this growth! "THEY PAVED PARIDISE AND PUT IN A PARKING LOT"...Literally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruben P.

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

Summer Vacation

This home and atmosphere are amazing. Look forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Rio frio

Beautiful property! So beautiful and clean! Great location. Wish the river wasn't so dry but had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen M., Austin, Texas

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

VRBO Mislead me on this one

I'm sorry but this property was not as described, nor did the reviews lead me in the right direction. The cleanliness of this property was questionable. It looks like the owners haven't visited in quite some time and you have to take your own towels. For the price we paid, we could have been at a resort with everything provided and a much cleaner destination, I went to bathe my poor child and the tub wouldn't hold the water, it was disgusting and so we pulled the shower curtain for her to shower, and it had pink mold all on the bottom. The fire pit, is literally just rocks put together around some burnt wood/ashes. The frio view, was across the drive and a safety concern to even get near. There is no wifi, which is sketchy in itself if you have an emergency. The porch had boards that were coming up with rusted nails that could've hurt any of our feet if we weren't paying attention. I was skeptical to use any of the dishes and it's def not really prepared for you to cook or host many children if any at all when it comes to what is in the kitchen. I just will be very skeptical moving forward now renting out any houses that have been on VRBO for a while wondering what they keep up will be and how they will continue to hold the integrity of the houses conditions from originally being posted to rent, vs. years down the road. This house needs a lot of work, we didn't even stay the entire length of our stay. Very unfortunate as we spent way more than what this house should be advertised for during a stay. Much more a party home for people who just want access to the river during the summer. Fishing was not possible, safety was a concern and cleanliness. I tried to contact the owner letting them know we weren't even going to stay the whole time and got no response as to their concern on why if we spent over $400 a night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

mediebel@hotmail.com

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great vacation!

We had a great time as always at the Frio. The only little draw back was no towels and no blender as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

crystal c.

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

Great House!

Great Location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Great place to enjoy the river and relax.

Love this area from my childhood vacations with family. Now I bring cousins and their kids to make new memories with and for them! Perfect place to bird watch,star gaze at nught
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

charles c.

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

Nicely designed home for

We had a great stay. The house is very well set up for relaxing on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Relaxing

The house was clean and comfortable with fabulous access to the river. The family enjoyed playing, floating & fishing the river. (Mom’s favorite was sitting on the deck with coffee in hand watching all the birds in the mornings.) It was a nice & relaxing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

4th of July Weekend Stay

My wife and I went down with a couple friends of friends for a long weekend. Great house, great deck, right on the river. No service, no wifi, no problem! Can't believe how clean it was and how well it was kept being right on the river. Great way to reconnect with your friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole F.

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

Great for a group of 6, somethings would have been good to know

The house is in a great location, you can walk to water out your front door. The home is very nice - we had 4 adults and 2 children (age 9 & 12). The deck and the space under the house are great for enjoying the mornings and evenings when things cool off. The closest tubing company is Happy Hollow which will give you a reverse shuttle - meaning you don't have to park at their facility. We drove in from the direction of Leakey and FM1120 connects to 83 in 2 places - do not turn onto 1120 at the Stripes (gas station) location, it's the intersection closer to Concan & Garner. A couple of things that I would have wanted to be made more clear to me. 1. No towels offered at this home. The listing says linens, I read it several times and didn't see the "no towels" mention. The owner says it was listed - maybe I missed it but I don't think so. 2. There is not a landline phone at this house, and no wi-fi (which was listed). We didn't have any cell service at all so in the event of an emergency at this house - you will be in trouble. I understand why the owner might not want to have it, but for safety the occupants need to be able to reach someone in case something happens. 3. The first house on the road is super strict about you getting in the river in front of their house - they claim they own the river and not just the land.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Blake Blazek

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Went to school in Leakey .
I still farm small acreage close to the property.
Its nice not to have the traffic or cell phone buzzing constantly.

Why they chose this property

Privately owned and managed

What makes this property unique

Sit on the large upstairs deck with a cool night breeze and count the stars in the night sky. You will probably see a shooting star or the satellites that pass over from east to west. Very little light pollution out in the Texas Hill Country!

Languages:

English