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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Leakey, Texas
  • Frio River
    1 min walk
  • Garner State Park
    22 min drive
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
    49 min drive
  • Bonnie's Bakery
    8 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Frio River, Awesome Riverfront, Pets OK, Volleyball, Views!

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 rivers 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 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!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Frio River. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Frio River and 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Garner State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Nanette Watson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

2456-156809
Private Frio River Awesome Riverfront Pets OK Volleyball Views!

Private Frio River, Awesome Riverfront, Pets OK, Volleyball, Views! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had an amazing trip! Beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin D., TOMBALL, USA

Great location, house needs work.
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsi C.

Worked for us
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frio Float Fest 2024!
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclipse trip
This was a good location for our family trip. There is easy access to the Frio with lovely Cypress trees shading the river. There is a hammock and a fire pit down by the river entrance. In the backyard there is bbq, cement cornhole set up, horseshoes, a tire swing, and areas for volleyball and tether ball. Most of the rooms are however are dark (which can be a good thing). A fan is helpful as well. Key pick up & drop off is ~25 minutes away in Concan. We did not have cell service, but the wifi was strong and were able to communicate via that method. TV cable was not set up, so if you plan on watching something, bring a firestick. It’s not a fancy place, but overall it fit our needs for the weekend and worked out perfectly. The access to the Frio is solid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guest
We really enjoyed Aqua Bonita. The house was plenty big, the pool and outside area are STUNNING and access to the river is just a couple minutes away. We will be back for sure😎
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This property has river access and had water when parts of the river didn’t for floating. Very nice to be able to walk out and go get cooled off in the river. Beautiful scenery! House works perfect if you have quite a few teens with you. They had their own area in the bunk house with plenty of beds and space. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect shady spot right on the river
We didn’t even float, we loved playing games and floating around my the house too much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike D., Highlands , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Frio stay
Location was great and had somewhere to swim. House was a little rough, a lot of broken furniture and window but we did have plenty of room for everybody. Pecan trees where little crazy because there was tons of sap on everything .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Melba A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Swimming Hole
The location of property is great. There is a deep swimming hole which had water when no one else had water. The river bank and outside area is great. The house itself needs work and a good cleaning. None of the acs worked right. We could not stay in the bunkhouse as it was so hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Corpus Christi

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Blended Family Week
This house was perfect for us to being all of our grown kids and our grands to spend the week together. We had all ages entertained and engaged and not stuck in their phones. A couple of ceiling fans on the back deck as well as in the bunkhouse and bedrooms would not go amiss. We had to go and buy some box fans to really get the air moving in the bunkhouse. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy L

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. The house worked for our group and was clean. The oven did have something spilled in the bottom that smoked when used, but it was really not a big deal. Informed them at check out, so I'm sure they will clean it up. The place could use a few fixes, but we loved it regardless. The water was low, but the area in front of our place was perfect. We had plenty water to play in. Check In/Out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs Updated Photos!
We loved this place and we were shocked at how beautiful the property was! The only two complaints I have is that the check in/ check out location was a bit out of the way for us, a lockbox on the door would have been much easier than driving an extra 30 min each way to the pick up and drop off location for the keys. The only other thing this place needs is better photos of the property and home itself. The photos online are dark and dingy and have a dated feel. Hire a photographer to take some better photos of the house itself, the property, and the amenities. It would also help for renters to know what the house looks like when they drive by so they don’t miss it (not sure why the front of the house wouldn’t be included in the photos).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laid Back River Getaway
Our family of 20 thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. There was something for everyone ages 68-2. Can not wait to go back next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Easter Weekend with the family.
The house was nice a had plenty of space for all the family. The kids enjoyed the huge back yard and the river as well. They were in the water the moment they woke up. Great time and definitely a must next chance we get.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Riverfront
The house could use some updating, but it was clean and comfortable and met our needs. The river area is spectacular! They have a large private riverfront area, and we enjoyed swimming, paddle boating, and fishing. There are beautiful lights there at night by the water, and we made ample use of the fire pit down there for nightly s’mores. There’s a volleyball net, horse shoes, a rope swing, and a bean bag tossing game. But we were all too enchanted with the river to do those activities. I’ve already reserved the place for several days next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Michael M., Richmond, TX

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location
Beautiful location with private access to river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Frio
This is the 2nd time in this house. Two years ago we had plumbing problems in the bunk house and a new toilet was installed. This time the same toilet would periodically leaking, accompanied with a stinky odor. Consequently, the part of the family staying in the bunk house refused to use that bathroom at all so we were operating with only the 2 bathrooms in the house. Also, they were working in the bunkhouse bathroom and left the shower floor dirty. I cleaned it. But as I said, the teens refused to use that shower or toilet. We love the setting of this house but won't book it again due to said plumbing problems. I will say that the owner came again and again to try and fix the problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kim F.

The house needs an update, it wasn’t cold enough but they sent someone to check it the same day
The river tight outback was amazing and we truly enjoyed playing horseshoes. Our family had a nice vacation. Love pet friendly Vaction homes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Private River Access!
We spent the majority of every day at the riverfront or in the water: fishing, kayaking, swimming, napping in the hammock, enjoying the fire pit, and making s'mores. We loved the party lights at the riverfront- a really nice addition and quite beautiful at night! No sand spurs in the lawn- the kids could play barefoot. We're really grateful that we saved over an hour of travel time because the key was already at the property. Common space furniture was comfortable, and we loved being able to bring our dogs. The robust wifi signal handled all 11 of us on various devices including an xbox. We noticed a few maintenance issues. The shower in the bunk room dripped, and we couldn't turn it off completely. We had trouble with the oven holding an accurate temperature. There's a peculiar smell under the back porch door, and the outdoor trash cans were full from previous renters with no bags in them. The porch frig doesn’t seal properly so we could only use it for drinks. Trimming the limbs over the driveway to allow tall vehicle clearance (SUV with kayak on top and Sprinter van barely fit) would be helpful. The carpet in the bedrooms is very badly stained; laminate might be a better choice for this property. I received 4 separate messages about various fines in one day. Then, we saw numerous signs posted around the house detailing many of the same fines. One email/message or one sign with these listed is adequate and preferable. The Hospitality app was very helpful and made it much easier to get information to everyone in our party. The property is simple and met all our needs. The river access is the best part of the Swimming Hole! Thanks for a fun vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ANita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace
We could not have picked a better place for our 10 year anniversary. Peaceful, surrounded by nature. It was what our souls required before we head back I to the mission field in Mexico. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great backyard with access to water.
Enjoyed the stay. Awesome backyard with access to clear water of the Frio. Built a fire and did smores by the water and hung out with good lighting at night. Leakey not far to drive to float the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kim L., LAKE JACKSON

Liked: Cleanliness
Swimming Hole
The property and the Frio was awesome. For the money spent, I was a bit disappointed in the house itself. We had some sewer issues that prevented us from doing a few things that needed to be done, like showers, dishes and laundry. While the Frio Fun owner came out Saturday and we were back up and running around noon or so, it still interrupted our stay. We also had some miscommunication with check-in that the house was clean and ready when it really wasn't. No biggie, we went down to the river and enjoyed the scenery until they were done. I did share this as well as a couple other minor details with the Frio Fun owners, but a bit disappointed that they didn't offer any sort of discounts for the mishaps.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reo on the Frio
The property itself was outstanding. We totally loved the water. The reason I gave this place a 3 star is because the house is in need of repairs. Someone is going to fall thru the shower in the master bath pretty soon. Also, the air conditioning in the bunk room is not sufficient even when it has been running for days at a time. It took 2 days of being there before it cooled off. The first night some of the people came into the house and slept on the couch. So it would be nice if it was turned on at least 2 days in advance before people arrive. You might need to check into one of those ductless systems. Don't get me wrong, we had a blast and the property was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019