Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!

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Swimming Hole - Fun times on the Frio River!
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Kayak Launch
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8.6Excellent
(32 Ratings)
"Had a great time, house was comfortable. Loved the fact that access to the river was limited by natural barriers up and down river. Limited our ability to kayak very far, but also limited others usi..."
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8.6 / 10.0
Excellent(32 Ratings)

House in Rio Grande

20 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 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

Swimming Hole is a Texas style retreat nestled along the banks of the cool, clear Frio River. Ideal for your next adventure! Large expansive lawns that are flat to the river's edge. Kayak launch, concrete riverside landing, 2 ladders into the river.

Located five minutes from downtown Leakey, this supersized riverfront retreat has PRIVATE Frio River frontage on both sides of the river! Lots of room to roam, with a short & easy walk to the Frio River. Swimming Hole is the place for a relaxing vacation spot & perfect for those seeking a private, peaceful river house with seamless indoor/outdoor space.

Fed by the cool, clear natural springs that are the source of the head waters for the Frio River, this is a picturesque spot for family and friends to celebrate time together and make lasting memories.

This large acreage, riverfront property is old school Frio River at its finest, with the house sitting just steps from the rivers edge. Swimming Hole is THE place for a relaxing vacation spot and perfect for those seeking a private, peaceful river house that's connected to the great outdoors. Fed by cool, clear natural springs that feed the head waters of the Frio River, this is a old school Frio River!

The covered back porch is set up for both relaxed outdoor seating and al fresco dining as you enjoy a sunrise cup of coffee or sunset cocktails. A large smoker in the backyard allows the grill master to soak up the river views too.

Indoor entertainment is a pool table, while outdoor entertainment starts with an outdoor fire pit, which is ideal at night for star gazing or roasting s'mores. There's another primitive campfire down by the river, as well as a big smoker, horseshoes, tetherball and corn hole, that's fun for all ages.

The majestic river views from this one level, riverside retreat is filled with comfortable furnishings, easy flow home with exceptional outdoor riverside entertainment area. The house is surrounded by massive trees that provide cool shade from the sun, with a lush tropical palm tree. The backyards focal point is an ancient, old growth oak tree that towers over the outdoor games, picnic table & chairs.

Inside, the original retro kitchen has a nice floor plan, with a small kitchen table and plenty of counter space., The dining room seats six and has plenty of built-ins. There's also a romantic set of table & chairs under the vine covered canopy trellis off the master bedroom for private seating area. There's also another small porch just big enough for only one person to enjoy the tranquility of outside birds and deer off the master bedroom.

The handsome living room has vaulted ceilings, with a large, flat screen tv and upscale, leather furnishings. Pretty french doors lead directly outside to the covered back deck that has views of the lush green lawn, massive oak & cedar trees and of course the Frio River, which is sure to please everyone. There's plenty of parking, front yard mountain views and spectacular river frontage on both sides of the Frio River that make this home especially desirable.

After all day playing in the river, recharge in one of the four (4) bedrooms, which includes a master bedroom, with private bathroom and two additional, nice sized bedrooms and another bathroom. Sheets and towels are not provided, but can be for an additional fee if ordered 2 weeks prior to arrival.

The best feature of the home is the fantastic views! Great living room, with french doors leading to a covered deck. 3 bedrooms in the main house and separate attached bunkhouse. Super huge, rustic Bunk Room that leads directly out to the river, with pool table, sofa, river views & separate outside entrance. Inside there are solid built, extra large bunk beds under the 25 foot vaulted ceiling and a cool, concrete floor. Step outside to the rolling grass lawn leading down to a riverside hammock and fire pit that makes for a super cool place for relaxing.

Swimming Hole is an outstanding choice for those seeking an extraordinary riverfront vacation experience!

Amenities at Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    8.6 / 10.0
    Excellent(32 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Had a great time, house was comfortable. Loved the fact that access to the river was limited by natural barriers up and down river. Limited our ability to kayak very far, but also limited others using the river where we were.
    4.0 / 10.0
    Mouse droppings in kitchen cabinets was biggest issue
    4.0 / 10.0
    We had lots of mice droppings. There were notes with fines in the house. This hose slept 20 and only had five forks. The air s could not be turned below 74 because the unit would freeze and I would have to pay the technician 200 to come out. The river was nice but in three days we never saw a sole.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had an amazing trip! Beautiful location!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our family (parents, siblings & grandkids) of 18 recently stayed at the Swimming Hole and we loved our time there. You could not beat the view from the back porch with all the rocking chairs, the easy river access, the water levels behind the house and all the lovely shade! We stayed outside 90% of the time and the home had everything we needed. The 11 grandkids loved the bunkhouse and all getting to sleep together each night. We brought a video baby monitor from home and could easily communicate and keep an eye on them when needed.
    6.0 / 10.0
    The location is fantastic and the house has potential, but it is not well maintained. Positives: Location Outside fridge Porch and rockers were great Plenty of outside chairs Living room couch and chairs are nice The yard down to the river was great The lights on the river are a nice touch Needs work: It was cleaned well, but there was a hole in the floor walking into the guest room that cut a foot - the kitchen ice maker doesn't work - the kitchen trash can was so broken it was almost unusable, really needs a new one -lots of pots but not fully stocked kitchen.. definitely doesn't have enough silverware, but we brought paper and plastic. needs a baking sheet, a cake pan and hot pads. We purchased some and left them for next family. -nasty stains that smelled like puke on the guest bedroom carpets -the sheets were not the correct sizes we had twin sheets on full size beds. -pillows are terrible, bring your own. -the bunkhouse is not a separate building and it shares a wall with the guest rooms, so do not plan on sleeping if you have teenagers that want to play pool and stay up late -no hooks or towel bars in master bedroom or bathroom at all.
    8.0 / 10.0
    The house is your typical river or lake house. It works really well for a large group of people. The house could use some updates, and better lighting. But all in all it works. There are plenty of beds, and lots of space for people to do all different kinds of activities. The second fridge on the porch really helped with storing food and drinks for so many people. I loved the lights down by the river.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We love staying in homes like these that feel like home. This is definitely where you want to have your family reunion so the kids can stay in the bunkhouse, and there is so much to do! The hosts are very responsive at what I thought would be unreasonable hours. We will definitely be back next year for Frio Float Fest 2025!

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!. 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 Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven! 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 Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!?

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


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