DEEP Frio River-Inside River Views, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Rope Swing, Kayak!

Top rated by guests
Awesome river front property - Deepest section of the Frio River!
Private kitchen
Sparkling Frio - Lots of lawn beside the river.
Sparkling Frio - Smores anyone?
Sparkling Frio - Charcoal smokers, picnic table, tetherball, corn hole and horseshoes.
review stars
8.4Excellent
(38 Ratings)
"Wow! What a beautiful part of Texas to visit! There is so much for kids and adults to do at this home. Ping Pong, volleyball, rope swing and a cool bunk house to stay in away from mom and dad! The hom..."
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8.4 / 10.0
Excellent(38 Ratings)

House in Rio Grande

20 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

Sparkling Frio is located just five minutes from downtown Leakey, Texas, this private riverfront retreat is located on one of the deepest sections of the Frio River that makes for great swimming and fishing. This riverfront property is old school Frio River at its finest.

Lots of room to roam since you'll have both sides of the Frio River for fun! There is a large flat, grassy lawn and the house sits just steps from the rivers edge. Concrete riverside landing and there's a rope swing to drop into the deepest section of the Frio River!

Live life under the canopy of live oaks and ancient cedar trees line the cool Frio River where swimmers drop into deep emerald green water from two rope swings. There is also a concrete boat launch, metal ladder and concrete steps that lead directly into the river. Lots of fish so bring your fishing poles!

There is a sunny covered back porch for relaxing, with outdoor seating & dining to enjoy a sunrise cup of coffee or sunset cocktails. A custom charcoal smoker in the backyard allows the grill master to join the river views. The outdoor entertainment area includes a fire pit, horseshoes, washers, corn hole and riverside volleyball court, sure fun for everyone.

The dramatic river views from this one level, relaxing retreat is filled with comfortable furnishings. Plenty of windows offer a light filled oasis perfect for gathering everyone to make great memories. Enjoy swimming, fishing, bird watching and photography along the Frio River.

The original fish camp cabin is a bunkhouse with vaulted ceilings, wood floors and deck overlooking the river. Outside there are plenty of outdoor furniture, riverside seating and picnic table, all under the canopy of huge cypress trees. The living room has a flat screen tv, plush soft sofas and views of the river, while the dining room has river views and leads to a deck overlooking the river. The kitchen is retro cool and very functional.

After all day playing in the Frio, head to the party room, with a pool table that also converts into a ping pong table. There's also a washer/dryer. Open the doors to see the mountain views to the front.

Recharge in one of the four (4) bedrooms, which includes a bunk room that you'll love having your private view of the Frio River. The master bedroom and bunk room have river views, while the 3rd and 4th bedrooms overlook the mountains. The Fishing Cabin deck overlooks the river. Sheets and towels are not provided, but can be for an additional fee.

Main Lodge:
Bedroom 1: Master, King
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Double
Bedroom 4: Double & 2 Twin Bunks
Fishing Cabin:
2 Queen Bunk beds

Outside Fun
Pool table, ping pong, volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, corn hole, tree swing, fire pit & poolside camp fire for lots of fun.

For those seeking a fun, relaxing riverfront home, get ready to enjoy Sparkling Frio!

Amenities at DEEP Frio River-Inside River Views, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Rope Swing, Kayak!

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.4 / 10.0
    Excellent(38 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Wow! What a beautiful part of Texas to visit! There is so much for kids and adults to do at this home. Ping Pong, volleyball, rope swing and a cool bunk house to stay in away from mom and dad! The home met every one of our needs. We’ll be back!
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a wonderful time. Great location. Great AC. The fishing cabin was awesome for 6 teenage girls! I do however feel, for this price point linens should be included, the back deck and out door furniture could use a little TLC…..ripped a couple of pairs of shorts with nails. The amenities description was not accurate..no boats or canoes. Overall the long weekend was great.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had an extended family group of 20 people with a wide range of ages stayed here and all enjoyed it. Checkin was easy and the key was left on property so we did not have to drive into town. We brought our own kayak and paddleboard. We cooked all meals onsite, and found the kitchen had everything we needed, except a crockpot. The entrance and exit to water is difficult and was not manageable for some people. We drove to Utopia for fireworks, and also enjoyed the Leakey Jubilee that was held over the weekend. Overall our group enjoyed it.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Perfect spot to enjoy the water without having to leave the house.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Really enjoyed the location with the river being right in the back yard. House met all of our expectations, We will definitely be returning
    10.0 / 10.0
    We loved the property and being right on the water. The kids never got bored and the adults enjoyed relaxing on the back deck.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Overall, we really loved this vacation spot! This is our fourth year coming to the Frio and this was the favorite spot so far. We are a group of 30+ year old friends so we put some of the guys out in the bunk house. They didn’t complain but it was definitely like an old camp situation in there- kind of dingy and had some bugs. They said the window unit worked great. The river spot behind the house was between 4-7 feet so was perfect for the rope swings. The house itself was exactly as expected. Comfy beds and a good amount of space. Big yard for yard games. We loved that there was an outside fridge in the garage. My only complaint (and it was resolved) is that a few days before our stay one of the workers called me just making sure everything was good to go, and they said they would leave the key under the mat as requested. When we got to the house it wasn’t there. Our group spent about 10 min looking all around the house but couldn’t find it so a few of us had to drive back into town to get service to call them. They ended up bringing the key out to us around 30 min after the call. So we were sitting at the house for about an hour waiting. I just feel like that process could use some work (Maybe invest in some keypad locks) but other than that it was great for our group! Would definitely stay here again.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Our family and close friends always plan a trip every year to Gardner State park and this year we tried this place. The river and view was beautiful. The water and atmosphere was amazing but It was not accessible for kids with disabilities or elderly. There are steps but if you have special needs kids that need extra support, like my 9 year old son, he was not able to get in bc I wouldn’t be able to get him out. My family got the old fish camp bunks! I have never seen a place as dusty and dirty. There is an old lamp there and it turns on but the glass around it is half broken. Cobwebs and major dust was in all the window and under the beds throughout the house and old trash. The master bedroom had a broken window which had a piece of cardboard and duck tape covering it. We were disappointed in the cleanliness of the house but can’t say enough great things about the water. We hope if we decide to return the home is cleaner.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at DEEP Frio River-Inside River Views, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Rope Swing, Kayak!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is DEEP Frio River-Inside River Views, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Rope Swing, Kayak! pet friendly?

    Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at DEEP Frio River-Inside River Views, Ping Pong, Pool Table, Rope Swing, Kayak!?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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