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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

DEEP Frio River, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Pets OK, River Views!

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 personal view of the Frio River. The master bedroom and bunk room have river views, while the 3rd and 4th bedrooms overlook the mountains. Sheets and towels are not provided, but can be for an additional fee if ordered 2 weeks prior to arrival.

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!

Property manager

Nanette Watson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

2456-156799

About the area

Map
Leakey, Texas

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 1 min walk
  • Garner State Park - 25 min drive
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 36 min drive
  • Lone Star Motorcycle Museum - 39 min drive
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vinny's Italian Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lala's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lala's Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mama Chole's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bonnie's Bakery - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DEEP Frio River, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Pets OK, River Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DEEP Frio River, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Pets OK, River Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DEEP Frio River, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Pets OK, River Views!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DEEP Frio River, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Pets OK, River Views! located?

This family-friendly Leakey vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Frio River, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Garner State Park and Concan Golf Course and Country Club. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club and Lone Star Motorcycle Museum are also within 25 mi (40 km).

DEEP Frio River, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Volleyball, Pets OK, River Views! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family trip
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July get away
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Woodsboro Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great swimming hole
Perfect spot to enjoy the water without having to leave the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer frio trip
Really enjoyed the location with the river being right in the back yard. House met all of our expectations, We will definitely be returning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We loved the property and being right on the water. The kids never got bored and the adults enjoyed relaxing on the back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great river spot
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista P., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and great spot on frio river
We had a great time at our stay at the Sparkling Frio. It was so convenient having the river right in our backyard and so easily accessible. We have been coming to the frio the past 5 years and this is our first time staying here and it has definitely been our favorite spot. We had an issue with check in key that was resolved quickly with the staff. Everyone had a wonderful time, we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River Spot, Could use a few Improvements
We enjoyed out stay at this great spot on the FRIO. We've been staying at the same rental properties for the last 20 years, but they were sold and we had to find a new place this year. We generally have a Family/Friends group of around 20. The house is what it is. If you've rented a spot on the Frio before, it's par for the course. An older home with the necessities, but no frills. That's fine! Exactly what we expected there. We had 6 kids, mostly Teen/Tweens who were so excited for the kayak/canoe/standup paddle board. There was NO Kayak, NO Canoe and a Stand Up Paddleboard that was broken in 1/2 and someone unsuccessfully tried to duct-tape it back together. No paddles. The Bunk house was also a little more insecure than even previous reviews mentioned. The doors just didn't close all the way and some of the kids were too scared to sleep out there. My last issue was with the Management Company. As mentioned in previous reviews, this cabin is a 30 minute drive from the office where you pick up and drop off your key. This river trip is a highlight for our whole family every summer and it's a huge bummer when you lose an hour of your trip, driving out of your way, just to pick up and drop off your key on time. Especially since check in isn't until 4pm. Lots of places have key codes and combo boxes to retrieve the keys and that would be a HUGE help at a property this remote. We contacted the office ahead of time asking to leave the key at the property, but we were denied. Which is annoying since there wasn't even anyone at the office to collect the key when we brought it back. Just a box with a note to leave the key sitting in there. Again, we had a great time. We always do :). It's a beautiful, shady, deep spot on the river. These are issues that I would consider when booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frankie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 years of Frio River vacations
We been going to the Frio for ten years and this is been one of the best spots we have stayed at. The only problem is check in and check out, we travel from west Texas and had to go 26 miles out of our way to get key and same To take it back. Other than that the house, river and all accomadtions was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce W.

Very relaxing
Great swim hole, beautiful scenery, comfortable older home. Deck needs some repair and pool table, boats not working or not available. But we had a great time and would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sherril B., League City, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
great for large gatherings
This house has the bedrooms for a large group as long as everyone can work with 2 bathrooms. It is pretty much as described except for the fact that the wifi may be available but internet is not available. The house phone had a dial tone but no calls could be made and there is no cell phone service in this area. This became a problem when the glass shower door fell off and broke on the tile floor. We could not call maintenance to report the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Stay
Location was great. We were unable to get the most out of it due to the colder weather but that, of course isn't the owners fault. We enjoyed the paddle boat, the fire pit. Initial property cleanliness wasn't great. Ceiling fans were dirty and there were a good many spider webs. During warmer weather, I don't know if they have snake issues, but it looked like it could be a problem. Not a complaint, just a warning to others with small children.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
This house has a fantastic location. Having the Frio river right out your back door certainly makes up for the lack of a modern household. They were plenty of activities for the adults as well as the kids Ranging from 4 to 15 years old.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Chad T.

Liked: Cleanliness
like grandmas house
this is your grandma's old house on the river. Beautiful view of the frio river, epic rope swings. its an old house and not very modern, but it felt homey for our group of family and friends. You are paying for the epic location and views but the house is a roof and some beds. make sure you have one set of king sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Karina T., Houston

Disliked: Cleanliness
Last Resort
We rented this property last minute. The original property canceled on us and this rental was what we were able to find to accommodate the amount of guest we had within 2 days. Their responce was quick and and the rental process was easy. However, when we arrived we like to scan and check the house to make sure we leave the house in the same condition we arrived. We came accross a not so clean house. Cobwebs in the kitchen and dining area, small dead roaches in the garage refrigerator and clothes including mens briefs in under one of the beds and in between the footboard and mattress in another room. Don't expect to play pool, the pool table was coved with a ping pong table and once removed the green top had been cut in several places and made it imposible to play. We connected an appliance by the microwave and it kicked out the fuse to the refrigerator and when we tried to contact them we were told they were out of town and could not be reached. We finally got a reponce about 4 hours later to tell us where the breaker box was so we could fix it ourselfs. The outdoor area was great, everyone had lot of fun on the river and the sky is just beautiful at night. Over all we made it work. Pehaps if it were to be properly cleaned and just a lil updated we would of been a happy bunch. Its been more than 2 weeks since our getaway and I had to call my bank and do a claim for the deposit cause it has yet not been returned to me. Yes I emailed and was told it was returned but nothing came of it till I got my bank involved. We do not plan on returning or renting from these owners again. I believe we left it in better shape and cleaner than their house keeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Wesley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is a great location on the Frio. The river is 5-6 deep behind the house with lots of water upriver and downriver to kayak and paddle board. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M., Lafayette, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Frio Fun
The kids loved playing volleyball and the rope swings into the river
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kimby d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
This was a great experience for our friends and family. Understand home is older and kids bunk my have a few spiders ;). The backyard is incredible! Kids had a kayak to use and a rope swing. We had s’mores at the fire. It was perfect. Property is a good 20 min to concan and returning the key on Sunday with traffic is the only area they could maybe improve on;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Karrie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not super-impressed
The outdoors area was great, we had trouble finding enough oars for the equipment, but there were several rope swings, canoe & kayak. We were very pleased with that area. The house however, where to begin... let's start with safety. The only way to secure the large sliding patio door was with a 2x4 wedged against the door handle.  It was very not-securely wedged (could fall over with a bangs on the outside of the door) and made us uncomfortable. The master bedroom had a hole in the window which they "fixed" by covering with cardboard. The "historic" bunkhouse... we could only get one of the interior screen doors to "latch" with one of those screen door hooks. Door did not lock on that entrance. We couldn't even get the other door to close all the way. We were extremely uncomfortable with kids sleeping out there alone and they ended up inside the house. And the historic bunkhouse has no restroom, so we had to leave a door open and unlocked when the kids did try to sleep out there. Very unsecure.  Yes I know it's the country, but this house is ON a pretty major highway. (Major for Leakey standards anyway, but lots of very loud truck passed by the house.)  Other concerns/unhappinesses with the house was: We found an unknown pair of shorts under a bed that looked as though they had been there awhile.  The master bedroom had a set of baby clothes and wipes wedged between the footboard and the mattress. So not great housekeeping. The kitchen sink drains DIRECTLY to the exterior of the kitchen. You can imagine that after a few days of milk going down the draining, the smell was less than pleasant. The freezer on the fridge in the garage didn't open all the way so was useless. Onto the "linen service". “Linen service” means they will provide 2 top sheets and pillowcases. No fitted sheets were provided. Additionally, “linen service” means that they will leave the linens on top of your bed for you to make yourself. (Over and over since no fitted sheets are provided.) Finally, “linen service” means that they will provide you with what has to be a world champion towel. Sizing in at approximate 2’x 3.5’, these towels are so thin they could easily be confused for sheets or pillowcases. So, in summation, the outside was great. Inside, not so much. Would not stay again due to the lack of security.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place.
I love the place but the weather was bad for us. The water of the river is really cold so we didn't enjoy swimming in the river. But I will like to go back with better weather. 🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Shana J., Katy, Texas

Disliked: Cleanliness
40th Birthday and Family Reunion
We booked the sparkling Frio for my 40th birthday and had extended family come for 4 nights. What a beautiful property on the Frio! Everyone had a blast BBQing, kayaking, playing pool and swimming. Very relaxing. I set up my easel and enjoyed painting the lily pads and trees along the river. We are looking forward to returning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Deborah S.

Nice but restrictive
This is a beautiful piece of property right on the river. It is 6 miles before Leakey so we had to drive to float the river. Nice swimming hole at house, great porch. It was nice having the tether ball, canoe and paddle boat for the kids. Great communication with property management. Trash cans by house and dumpster were overfilled upon our arrival drawing nasty smell and lots of flies. Someone finally emptied cans by house and picked up trash sacks around dumpster on the 3rd day of our stay, which was also the day before we left. We were informed there was issues with trash contractor not picking up in timely manner. In addition, we had no hot water the first 3 days as the water heater went out and it had to have a new one installed. Again, it was repaired the evening before we left. Not to mention the kitchen sink drains into the front flower bed by front door. Restrictions are strict - no AC above 74, no check in prior to 4:00 (very strict on this) - all restrictions are sent after you pay deposit and there are additional charges for restrictions that are not followed. Put everyone on edge afraid for additional charge, therefore, hard to relax completely. But again, nice property but won't be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
Everything was good. They need to fix that ladder going into the water and those stairs. The ladder was doubled up and it made it slippery or someone could slip and fall and the stairs they wasn’t deep enough in the water and you could really step on them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020