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Cottage on the Frio River

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Beach
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage on the Frio River

Drive in or fly in to relax in a cozy 3 bedroom cottage on the Frio River. Yes, we have an air strip for those of you who have the capability of flying in. The views will bring tranquility and you will not want to leave. Enjoy the fire pit on the rock patio that over sees the views of mountains and trees. The river is approximately 200 yards away where you can enjoy swimming or fishing. When not at the river, challenge your friends/family to a game of corn hole or horse shoes. The cottage on the river is a great place to get away from the business of life and to slow down and enjoy the ones that mean the most to you.

***please be aware that during a drought, we have no control over the flow of the river. Our refund policy is posted and it will be followed. **

Property manager

Renee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: You are responsible for any damages done to proper

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

On The Frio River Leakey
Cottage on the Frio River
Cottage on the Frio River Leakey
Cottage on the Frio River Private vacation home
Cottage on the Frio River Private vacation home Leakey

About the neighborhood

Map
Leakey, TX

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Garner State Park - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 29 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Lone Star Motorcycle Museum - 32 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 52 min drive - 37.2 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Frio River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Frio River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Frio River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Frio River located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Frio River and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Garner State Park. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Cottage on the Frio River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana O., GEORGE WEST texas

Liked: Cleanliness
charming cottage in the hill country
Cute house outside of Leakey, close to the west fork of the frio. River is dry for the most part, but they have been going through a terrible drought. Back porch has beautiful views of the hills. Nice walking trail down to river bed. House is old and has alot of charm, but needs some repairs and updates to make the house more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent fly in cabin
Beautiful property, great views, very nice and comfortable cabin. Very convenient right on the airport. The airport is great, good asphalt and good tie down cables. Short walk into town. There was some road noise and shooting going on but it wasn’t bad, still a very peaceful setting .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Servando Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
It was a peaceful place to relax and get away from the city. Beautiful land. Too bad the river in the back was dry but we still enjoyed a day at Garner State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spring R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family River Trip!
We enjoyed our stay with 6 adults, 2 babies, and 2 dogs. The private river access was great. We enjoyed the firepit and hot tub also. Having a fenced yard was great for the dogs. Being right by the airport was neat. We saw a few planes and a gyrocopter! The owners were very friendly and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation cabin!
The cabin was just as described. We had 7 in our group and everyone had enough room, the beds were comfortable and the back porch had fantastic views. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our food. The dishwasher need to be screwed in tight, and there were a few boards on the porch that need replacing , but other than that
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiesha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good but could tweek a few things
The lighting was pretty bad in the house with white fluorescent bulbs. toilet paper holders were broken and not any counter space in the bathroom. The back porch and view is amazing! No water in the river next to it which was deceiving from the pictures. We loved being so close to Garner and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
No water, no problem
This cottage is in good condition for being built in the 1800s with lots of charming original features (plus plenty of modern updates as well!) The Frio was low (practically non-existent) but it really wasn't a problem; Garner was a quick trip away and with day passes we were able to spend some time there in the river. The fenced in yard was great for our dog. The host is helpful and responds quickly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin, great getaway
This property was perfect for our family (dad, mom, and 4 kids ages 15 through 4, and goldendoodle). Great location, close proximity to Garner where we went two nights for the dance. We also spent a couple afternoons there since the river was low on the property but nothing anyone can do about that. Great getaway to unplug and reconnect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathryn C.

It was okay
The beds were comfortable and the back porch was nice. Several things disappointed me. 1. There was a mop bucket full of dirty mop water and mop left in the kitchen. 2. There was only one garbage bag that fit the trash can in the kitchen. When I asked the owner about it, no response. 3. The living room furniture was awful. Not what it was in the pictures. The couch was uncomfortable and seemed dirty. Same with the 2 chairs. There was no “sitting together in the living room.” 4. There are no closets or dressers to unpack. Had to live out of suitcases for 5 nights. 5. There is a window in the shower that is not made of frosted glass. It is too big and too low of a window to have in a shower. The curtain that covers it is sheer. If you shower at night, anyone and see in. That is not safe or appropriate. 6. The first day, the hot tub was not functioning and it smelled bad. Overall, we had a good time. We will try another house if we return to the Frio River.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, peaceful getaway!
We loved our stay! The view from the back porch was phenomenal and we ended up spending most of our time there relaxing. The house was very clean, our dogs enjoyed the fenced yard, beds were comfortable. The property is just on the outskirts of town, so you feel like you’re away from it all but close enough to town to get your necessities. You’re minutes away from Garner State Park and some gorgeous drives. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Max W., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
A nice and relaxing weekend. The beds are super comfortable and the view was great. The place needs a little TLC but overall it’s really nice. The dishwasher needs to be secured to the cabinet, toilet paper holders are broken, the hot tub never warmed up - but we had a relaxing weekend and I recommend this location to fellow travelers and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We loved our stay here. The view, back porch and fire pit were just what we needed to unwind and enjoy nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good quit place to relax
Quit relaxing place to stay. Wildlife at the feeder early in the morning and late in the evening was nice to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway)
Very cozy home. My family enjoyed our stay. River was low but not anything that could be helped. We will be planning to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
My family and I had a great time. We loved the cottage. If we visit Leakey Texas again, we will stay at this same cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N., Biloxi, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Frio River Fun
House is in a beautiful location. Kids loved seeing all the deer in the morning and bats and fireflies at night. Cute cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Boyce, Louisiana, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage with clear water swimming hole
We stayed with family. The house was well stocked. We loved the patio with the bbq pit and hot tub. The creek is a drive down to area that had clear water and perfect for all ages to swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

morgan a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite little getaway spot
We absolutely love this cottage! We have rented it 3 times now and it is perfect. I really wish it had a washer and dryer that is really the only thing that it needs. The property is great! We love coming each summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Cozy
You can’t beat the private river access this cottage has! It was the highlight of our trip. Property was clean, hosts were very sweet and accommodating and we would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Temple, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Private river getaway
We knew ahead of time that the river would be low and were a little worried, but we walked approximately 200 yards upstream and found a small, clean, fresh water swimming area. The property was clean, quiet and well stocked as advertised. It was also fun to see some plane activity during our stay at the nearby airport. The hot tub was a fun bonus we didn’t think we’d use, but enjoyed lots of time in it! We were less than 5 minutes away from town, making it easy to grab a meal or supplies. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
We enjoyed our stay in this historic cottage. It was comfortable for 3 adults and two elementary age children. The view is great- sitting on the porch in the swing is perfect for morning coffee. Plenty of seating on porch and patio/fireplace area. Kitchen is adequate and charcoal grill makes meals easy.. Stargazing is spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT SETTING
We spent a long week-end with our son, daughter-in-law and two dogs. The house was very clean; beds and pillows were extra comfy and the proximity to the Frio River was like heaven on earth for our dogs. The kitchen has an over-sized window overlooking the backyard and mountains which is such a serene vista. The owner was very gracious and check-in couldn't be easier. The porch behind the property extends the entire length of the house, and a lovely flagstone patio with a fire pit and lots of outdoor furniture made the outdoors a true pleasure. The Frio River isn't visible from the house, but is just a minute's walk behind the house and easily accessible. Our dogs were like two spoiled children ... loving every minute. The pictures and reviews are spot on! We would definitely stay here again. Wendy S
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Getaway
My family of four plus our two dogs recently stayed here for a long weekend and had blast. The property was beautiful with great views, sunrises and sunsets`. We spent mornings and evenings on the patio, taking day trips to the various state parks in the area. The hot tub under the stars was a definite plus. This was the first time we brought our dogs on a trip and the house was set up very well for them, surrounded by a fence to keep them contained so we didn’t have to worry. The dogs relaxed as well…lying on the porch, overlooking the meadow and taking in the views. The house was clean and owner was very responsive to a few questions we had. We would definitely recommend and are looking forward to getting back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023