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On the river - Frio Family Getaway

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Spring time in the Frio River at Double Dog Cabins.
Swimming holes and places to wade and fish
Springtime March 2017 Frio River Cabin
Beach
The best seat in the valley - overlooking the Frio River from the front porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Leakey, TX
  • Frio River
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

2nd Batheroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On the river - Frio Family Getaway

Best Cabin Getaway on the Frio 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021............. More than 150+ 5 star reviews on our cabins. Come relax and fall in Love with this modern rustic cabin which is directly on the Frio River and is a perfect getaway in the heart of the Texas Hill country. Our two cabins are energy efficient design with A/C and heating year round, beautiful interior, firepit outside, BBQ grills, a complete modern kitchen, bath and facilities. Roast marshmellows and Smores over a fire out back or sit under the stars and enjoy a clear dark sky free from the city lights.

Easy access to the river, hiking, beautiful views, kayaking, birding, nearby Garner State Park, Lost Maples State Park , hunting, fishing. The cabin has something for everyone year round with dazzling leaf colors in the fall, birding year round and summer fun in the river.

Property manager

John Moore
Premier Host

Languages

English, Hungarian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No shooting firearms or fireworks No driving/parking in the river No loud music outdoors at anytime No feminine products/trash down toilets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Leakey

Located in Leakey, this cabin is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Garner State Park and Frio River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Leakey, TX

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Garner State Park - 32 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 45 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Frio Bat Cave - 52 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 59 min drive - 36.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonnie's Bakery - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On the river - Frio Family Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at On the river - Frio Family Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the river - Frio Family Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the river - Frio Family Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Frio River and within 25 miles (40 km) of Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 243 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Weekend Getaway
This was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway for the weekend. Everything was exactly as advertised and the surroundings are beautiful and tranquil. We will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Frio Getaway
Drink morning coffee watching the Sun rise rising right in front of you over a serene portion of the West Frio River. While the Frio is low right now, this West section had water for river walks and playing. Some small perch in a few pools. Hosts go out of their way for a perfect stay. Walk down to the river for those without mobility issues. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Overall the cabin is excellent but the cleanliness is lacking. Both toilets had to be cleaned before we could use them. There are cobwebs all over pics and ceiling, ceiling fans haven't been dusted.To be honest - we had a great time and will be back. Just wish it was a bit cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin in Remote Location on Frio River
My wife and I frequent the Texas Hill Country and look for quiet cabins in remote areas. This one was perfect for us. The cabin is well maintained, clean, and lacking in nothing. The location was remote, quiet, and literally on the river. It is hard to access the water because of the steep river bank. There is a large rope provided to stabilize your climb down and back up. Not a problem for us able-bodied old folks. Kids would love it. We found our stay to quite enjoyable and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is amazing and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

michael b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
byrdsnest
Nice overall views, the cabin is well equip, the living room ( chair and futon) should be updated and access to the water is difficult at best. at least if over 60 yrs of age even then you need to be very careful. easy access to town and restaurants. I would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway.
Just what we needed for a family vacation. The river provided hours of enjoyment for the kids to fish. Just a short drive from Garner State Park. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirk s.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as Described
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
This was our 6 year going to Double Dog Cabins. I can not say enough wonderfully things about the place. It has it all. Great view, privacy, easy river access. The house is very cute and has everything you need. And the owner, Mr. Moore, is wonderful and extremely helpful. Already have next year booked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Little Cabin & Spot
My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and it was absolutely the perfect place! The cabin was equipped with everything you could need and the views were breathtaking. The climb up and down to the river is very steep so you'd need to be able to handle that to access the river from the property. John was great and very helpful. Our dogs also had a great time swimming in the river. It was deep enough in spots for them to swim but shallow enough for us to sit in chairs and enjoy the water. We definitely plan to return again for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family really enjoyed being close to the water in a secluded spot away from the chaos of a public.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Quiet, peaceful weekend getaway. Frio River is clear and clean. Wildlife, birds, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Updated listing with a smart tv. Two bedrooms with all the blankets and pillows one would want. Futon was great for the kids. Plenty of chairs for lounging around. Plenty of wood on the property. Lots of movies for the family to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
5 years going and still every time is a great time and a great stay for all that come.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
It was the perfect getaway from this brutally hot summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Love the “Double Dog” cabins….cozy and very private!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty Lee W., Euless, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cabin on the River
This was a great spot tucked away with a fabulous view of the river. Got to relax with the family with our own little piece of the river, not many people around. Super quiet and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
The place was just as advertised. Had everything we needed. Easy river access. Nice view. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Getaway
Cute little house that overlooks the river and is close to a secluded part of the river. Our family of 9 (4 adults and 5 kids) had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
It served the purpose and rate was reasonable
It was a nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
The house was amazing for comfort and had everything you needed to cook and all bedding to be comfortable. Porch view was amazing. Definitely had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Moore

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We are lovers of travel, but we always come back to the Texas Hill County which is our favorite place in the world - home. John grew up as a fourth generation Texan in San Antonio and for many years made a living as a sports photographer in Central Texas. Irene grew up in a Large Hungarian family and was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. We love doing anything outdoors. We have a big family and lots of friends! We both compete in ultra distance canoe racing, marathons and the occasional triathlon. We love golf, movies, sailing in the Caribbean and spending time at the cabins.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the beauty of the Hill Country, the rugged beauty of the land combined with the crystal clear water of the Frio and the wide open skies at night. When I was young my mom started bringing us out to Leakey for the holidays, we used to come out and spend summer nights dancing in Garner State Park. Eventually we wanted to get a place of our own out here, but we wanted to get away from the huge summer crowds further down river. Mom is a river guide and Master Naturalist and for years brought her kayaking groups to the Frio for fun paddles here and around this area.

What makes this property unique

The very best thing about our cabins is that they are DIRECTLY on the beautiful Frio River. Sitting on the front porch, you are literally looking down at the River about 20 feet away. At night you can hear the water trickling over the rocks and if you listen closely, .....deer hooves on the river bed as they come out for a drink. Located in a sparsely populated area of Real County, this charming little Frio River Canyon is a perfect Texas Hill Country Getaway for couples and families.

Just far enough from town (10 mins) that you can really enjoy the peaceful sunsets and sunrises and close enough that you are only minutes away if you forgot the bread, or need some fresh veggies for the salad.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Hungarian

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