It may be a nice place but don' count getting your deposit back if you need reschedule. We are out 728.00 and I'm not happy.

This place got it 95% right!! Alec was accommodating and so helpful! Kim and the remaining housing staff were amazing. The meals were served family style, different every day, and so delicious and local!!! The room was perfect and as expected on a back country ranch. I was surprised and thankful we had an electric heater!! The horses and ranch staff were a bit stand off ish until they get to know you, but then they are super friendly and accommodating, so please give everyone a chance, they are all great people. The facilities are great, though we came at a time of year that the pool was not in use. The only thing we were a bid irked by was how the horses didn't seemed to be brushed daily, and they had burrs and mud caked on them. I would think it would still be a profitable business after being in the family for over a hundred years, to have a hired hand that just took care of the horses on a daily basis, since that is the business' main draw and attraction. Other than that, an outstanding time!! read more

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at first i was hesitant and reserved about this place. keep an open mind, prepare to unplug and don't even use the wi-fi provided and just have a tech-cleansing for however long your stay is. take advantage of their meals, it is superb, tasty, leave you wanting for more. horseback riding is exciting and fun. we didn't grow up with horses so most if not all 7 of us were first time riders. their horses are rescue horses which makes double cool. Bubba lead our ride and Tammy came along to make sure we were safe. they made sure my special needs son maxwell was well taken care of. they instead of doing everything for him, they taught him to kick the horse to make it go and let him do it himself. Bubba kept encouraging maxwell saying "hee haw! cowboy up, you're doing great maxwell!" this was the first time i saw Hill Country and i now understand why people would move from say Plano, Dallas and other bigger cities to Hill Country. saying it is nice would be conservative. the other guest were from all over the country and even some from england and another ireland. i love my waitresses. so friendly and you just feel the sincerity in their care and love. i love it that i catch the bunch of them after serving our meal and cleaning up sitting outside smoking a cig. my kind of gals. thank you so much for helping us feel at home. to alec and kim, thank you for your generosity and hospitality. kim thanks for warning me not to traverse near the border wall because it's dangerous. you saved me from being on the 6 o'clock news. alec, thank you for your attentiveness and willingness to accommodate us with a later check out time. hanging out, swimming to cool down and fishing in the late afternoon were wonderful activities. maybe y'all can add archery with parent supervision. that would be fun. no wonder Dixie Dude Ranch is super popular in England/London with the travel agents as i was told by one family that is from there. the ranch experience totally surprised me and also when i see my sons enjoy themselves without screen time and have people that genuinely care for maxwell then i know i made the right choice. say hello to Poncho, Pecos and Hondo. read more

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Nice place Dudes! First time at a dude ranch so was not sure what to expect. Friendly staff, large ranch, rustic cabins, good country food, big bon fires. Got 2 great horse rides a day. Had pool but too cold to swim, good thing there was a jacuzzi. Could use some more group activities. Food was tasty but could afford some more options. Kinda tough for vegetarians in our group since meat was in side dishes too. Plus they take food away a bit quick, I mean I coulda stuffed myself a bit more! Yard games need some refurbing. Fishing hole needs some fish. But the Longhorn they brought in to show was might cool! read more

Dixie Dude Ranch - Cabin at Dixie - Guest Houses Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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My friend and I had a really wonderful time a year back at this place. We really loved visiting the Bandera area, and had to hit up a dude ranch before leaving. We arrived late, and luckily were weren't the last ones to show up either. We came just for the horseback riding. The area is beautiful and the staff was exceptionally friendly (especially to us NJ girls). The horses they fixed us up with were very well behaved. The trail was relaxing and just very beautiful and peaceful. We ran into a few longhorns which was very cool. Definitely enjoyed taking some time out for this excursion. read more

Dixie Dude Ranch - Guest Houses Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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An inherited Dude ranch passed down through generations. It isn't maintained as it probably once was. The rooms are clean but mattresses have popping springs. Rooms are in desperate need of maintenance or renovation. You only get 1 towel per person. A/C window unit struggles in the heat. Pool needed dire chemicals. Super cloudy. Hot tubs water was green with black mold on headrests. Horse ride was a super slow walk around the same general area. Guide was smoking the whole time and wasn't engaged. He never once said hi or anything. In my view, he was rude. One guide was nice and engaging if you engaged him in conversation. Horses were not well taken care of. They were saddled all day. There were about 60 goats. No where to get in a stall and rub them or play with them. About 20 longhorns and about 25 horses. There were about 5 pigs. This is not a working ranch. They keep some livestock for your viewing only. Staff was never engaging at all unless you asked them a question. Maybe TX isn't friendly or have that southern hospitality. Food was ok. If you are a cook or a foodie you will be underwhelmed. It would gave been a better experience to have farm fresh to table. They have the land to grow a garden but there sat a commercial food truck backed up unloading. We eat farm to table at home, it takes work, but it is so much better. We had meatloaf, broccoli and carrots, lettuce with ranch, mac n cheese once, pork, lettuce with ranch, steamed green beans, and rice pilaf. Breakfast was pancakes, sausage links once, and eggs, tortilla, beans, and potatoes with sausage mixed together. Hotdogs with sweet beans for lunch. If you don't cook yourself, you'll probably enjoy the food. Lemonade and unsweetened tea was served at meals. No sweet tea??? Were we even in the south? OJ and milk were room temp. We brought our own drinks to every meal. Marshmallows at campfire was a free for all. No Graham crackers or hershey bars. We went to town to buy our own so we could actually have smores. Only thing to do on the ranch was swim if you dared, corn hole on very weathered boards, horseshoes, throw or kick around some balls, games in a game closet, and take the horse slow walk, twice a day. Guides explain nothing and don't really care if your stirrups are properly heightened or not. Internet works at the main post for a 20' radius. I enjoyed the jukebox. Mostly, you just talk to your family. There were tons of Europeans with different languages, so conversation was greatly limited. They serve dessert before you even get down a bite. If you like to chew your food, don't expect to do it here. They are taking your plate before you eat half of it and in the middle of chewing. Lady in gift shop never said hi, kiss my butt, or welcome. I'm glad we came and played games as a family since all of our work prohibits sitting around doing nothing during the week, but I'm glad it was only a day and a half. This is strictly a dude ranch, not a working ranch. We have more livestock on our farm at home. Sure was sad to see a huge ranch that could be well maintained and working, but it wasn't. Another generation from being extinct. Bandera is a small strip of tourist buildings. Land in Bandera is rocky with no grass. It's definitely not a $1500 plus gratuity experience. read more

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Beautiful ranch, friendly wranglers, and a very peaceful get away. I loved the horseback ride. read more

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Took my dad for his first horse ride out on the trails here while we were visiting from California. Bobby the wrangler was very sweet and pointed out the pretty flowers on the trail and made the time enjoyable. $35 per person for a one hour ride was a great deal. Also loved all the cute deco and fun backdrops they had all over the ranch. We walked around the ranch after our ride and took tons of pictures. Lots of good photo ops here. read more

Dixie Dude Ranch - Guest Houses Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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Came out here for a buddy's 30th birthday. Bit of a change of pace from the bars, casinos and other things we normally do but it was very welcome! There's zero cell signal so expect a genuinely disconnect from the world and really enjoy the Texas Hill country. I love that once we paid for our rooms everything was all inclusive including the shows the breakfast dinner lunch etc.. breakfast was "OK". I can't say it was much better than anything you can get anywhere it left me really craving Cracker Barrel. The lunch was Kings casserole which was very cheesy super delicious and filling so that was really good. The dinner though!!!! the first night we stayed the catfish was really good however the last night we were there we had barbecue brisket and ribs; when I tell you that was some of the best barbecue I've had in my life I seriously mean it. I swear a slight breeze would knock the meat off of the rib bone, and the brisket was very thick but so soft - smoked to perfection. Riding the horses was also really nice and the rope show was super impressive! The pool was clean and there was plenty of small activities to do like volleyball, ping-pong, & basketball. It was definitely nice to do something different and get away I would recommend if a ranch getaway is your speed. Deducted 1 star for the beds: consider you're outside 85% of the time and doing physically taxing things it would be nice to have a softer bed by the same notion I also get this isn't a resort by any means i just trying to find any opportunities read more

I can't adequately express what an incredible experience we had here. The ranch is stunning with perfect rustic charm and the best plethora of animals all around it's campus. How often can you wake up with longhorns in your yard? And the horses!! So thankful for those beautiful creatures who took such great care of us all week. The true magic of this place, however, is the people. Each person we met, Penny and Heather in the kitchen, our fabulous wranglers Garrett, Bubba, Tammy and John, the ranch owner Clay, and so many more we met made us feel like family instantly. I cannot wait to return and continue to live out my alternate universe cowgirl life; I'd choose no other place. God bless you, Dixie Dude Ranch! read more

We really liked the pool and all the horses and the horseback riding and the food was really good. The kitchen staff hit a homerun with every meal :-) The whole place is really good clean family fun! Don't expect creature comforts. It really made our vacation better it will be a great memory to our lives Written by dad and a nine-year-old daughter. read more

The highlight of our Texas trip was the Dixie Dude Ranch. From the food to the people it was a great place to completely unplug. We were there in the off season with only 9 of us so we may have gotten spoiled with extra rides and desserts ;) Plan on board games and ping pong in between rides, maybe toss in a fishing trip for an hour and then top off the night with marshmallows and a soak in the hot tub. read more

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My husband and I stayed Friday-Sunday and had a great time! The food was excellent- tasted great and there was PLENTY to go around! The horseback rides were fun and there were plenty of activities to stay busy (ie. Pool/hot tub, horse shoes, corn hole, Volleyball, tetherball, ping pong, playground for the kids, a small pond to fish in, and a games closet). The horseback rides are very family friendly (slow walking in a single file line). We went on 4 horseback rides and didn't do the same trail twice.. all of which had great views. There are also extra activities that change each day... a band played one night and the next night they had a hay ride around the property and we got to watch them feed the longhorns. One day a lady brought in some horses for private lessons that you could sign up for for $30pp (which was really fun and worth it) The staff was all super friendly and the land was gorgeous. We hope to visit again! read more

Dixie Dude Ranch - Kevin the peacock - Guest Houses Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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This is probably the coolest weekend stays I have ever had. I made reservations last minute and came alone. I figured it would be a different experience, but what I got was so much better. First the accommodations: I stayed in the Apache room, which had a bathroom and a king bed. The bed is surprisingly comfortable and better than most hotels. Decked out in wood and western get up, it was perfect for just me. I usually being extra blankets and clips for curtains because I'm a light sleeper and the sun wakes me up. This came in handy, because I had French doors leading to my room, and it helped block the sun out when I wanted to rest. Secondly, the grounds are wonderful. Serene, rolling hills surround the ranch, and the horses mosey along after riding hours. Mexican artwork fills the gaps in the yard, and there is even a little fishing pond to walk to. The pool is older, and I noticed there wasn't a filter system, but we just skimmed the pool ourselves and enjoyed the cool down in hundred degree afternoons. The hot tub was extremely relaxing at night. Third-- the staff and food. They are the best part of this place. They treat you like family and they feed you like granny is cooking up every meal. The food alone was just wonderful. Plenty to go around, and everything tasted like good southern food should.. Made with lots of love. I haven't eaten that good in so long. They feed you 3 times a day, so you won't go hungry. Fourth- the horse rides are perfect. They have slow rides and fast rides, and give you 2 times a day to go. The wranglers are knowledgeable and friendly. Loved riding up into the hills. Fifth- for the price-- you can't find a cooler thing to do. Even though I came alone, meals and all activities were spent with the people staying there. I met so many wonderful friends by coming for the weekend, and I will cherish the time we spent getting to know each other. It's like summer camp for adults and kids.. So get rid of the electronics.. Don't come to watch tv or expect the ritz. This is a ranch, you will wake up early and be entertained all day by things to do. I can't wait to come back with my daughter. :) read more

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I spent 3 days at the Dixie Dude Ranch with my family. I wouldn't go back even if it were free. Our cabin: Very Rustic. No tv. Underpowered AC. Broken toilet seat. No maid service. Same bedding and sheets for the 3 days we stayed there. No wifi (although you can get some connectivity if you go to the main office). The chains on the front porch swing were so rusted and so squeaky, we couldn't even enjoy the sounds of nature at night. Several insect nests lined the undercarriage of the front patio's roof. Poorly maintained. Trail rides: I was shocked to learn that there was no option to take an intermediate or advanced ride (unless you buck up even more). I ended up blowing off most of the tail rides because a slow walk on the back of a mule under the hot sun isn't my idea of horse-back riding. So disappointing. Also, I was a little surprised to see that they don't offer helmets. Campfire: Aside from lighting the campfire, I didn't see anyone (other than guests) maintaining it. Once lit, the fires were free to burn throughout the night even when no one was there... which seemed a little dangerous especially during the drought when we visited. Pool: Unkempt. The filter wasn't even turned on for the first couple days we were there which made the water dangerously murky. On my first dip, I smashed my foot against the stairs because I couldn't even see them. I didn't see anyone other than the guests skimming the surface free of insects and debris. Poorly maintained. Good stuff: 3 friendly dogs roam about freely. The staff are all so friendly. The "come and get it" bell adds a nice touch. The homemade food was tasty and felt authentic to a home on the range (don't expect filet mignon though... you can expect hotdogs, meatloaf, bbq chicken, etc). SUMMARY: This is really a 1 star review, but I'm giving 2 stars simply because the folks at the ranch are so nice. read more

I'm a yearly fixture here, circa Spring Break. This is where I take my kids to unplug them from their electronics, and make a passing attempt to make them "real" Texans who have ridden horses. This is, ultimately, an existential experience. Do I find it annoying that there isn't broadband? Yeah... for a day. Then I get over it, and enjoy being unplugged myself. There are usually other kids for mine to play with, and they do all the things they don't do in suburbia -- climb trees, run around ditches, throw rocks, and scare one another around the camp fire. -- and that's exactly why I keep bringing them back. The horse rides are rather basic, but perfect for kids. They're also long, and through some beautiful country. There have been two occasions, however, where I've been on 'fast' rides, split off from the main party. They were awesome. I'm sure this has something to do with being nice and friendly with the staff, rather than an entitled whiner ;) If you're looking for a few days "away from it all", or have kids, or (as I've observed) a nice rendezvous for an assignation, this is a great place. read more

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This is my second time at DDR, 2013/2012. With my son. We are making good memories thanks to staff and owners, This is definitely something you should do with the family. This 725 Acre historic ranch is perfectly tucked into a valley 7.5 miles from Bandera. No cellular service, no TV, no Internet except at Lodge limited slow wifi. Leave your techno crap at home or turned off in your vehicle. By day Ride horses, fish pond, nature walk, jump in pool and attend daily show/attraction they put on. Night play guitar or tell stories by fire pit. The staff are very friendly and will accommodate almost every request to make your trip memorable. Explore nearby Bandera, Medina, Kerrville, Camp Verde, Boerne, Comfort. Talk to Lodge house staff and work out a 2-5 hour loop to take you to a few spots and return back a different route. 3 Family Style meals, all attractions included in costs. Costs per person is worth the price. FR read more

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Really fun for the kiddos worth the price horse back riding amazing the dogs and cats they have are adorable.room is nice staff is really nice definitely going again read more

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This place is amazing. The hospitality was so wonderful that I felt like I was part of the family. My kids loved our entire stay, and I'm so appreciative of the nightly activities. The food was exceptional, and they were very accommodating with food allergies/dietary restrictions. I cannot say enough good things about this ranch! read more

We had a really good time there during a last minute decision to go ride horses. Everyone was very nice and the horses were too!

Love love love this place. We have taken all 3 of our kids 3 times and can't wait to go back! The food is delicious, the workers are so nice and the atmosphere is so laid back! read more

This is such a wonderful dude ranch. The staff provide a very personalized experience as you can choose from so many activities like, trail rides at various times of day, fishing, swimming, hiking, lounging on huge front porch or in the main house. The meals are down home and delicious. Evening entertainment is enjoyable and very Texan! The cabins are all comfortable and each uniquely and rustically decorated with a lot of character. The gift shop on site has a variety of items from tee shirts to beautiful jewelry to children's western toys and adult western decor and souvenirs. Everything about The Dixie Dude is special and you won't want to miss the hayride to top all hayrides !! All I can say is that you will have an awesome experience at The Dixie Dude Ranch! read more

We had a fantastic trip. The staff was very welcoming and went the extra mile to accommodate us. We had a few vegetarians in our crew and the staff made sure to have veggie options at meals. The night time entertainment was great. We had a campfire with cowboy songs one night and dance lessons the next. I was a first-time rider and a bit nervous about riding horses. The trail guides gave good instructions and made me feel very comfortable. The property also had wonderful hiking trails. We only visited a few sites - I wish we had time to do more! All in all, it was a great family trip. Highly recommend it. read more

I went to Dixie Dude Ranch for a work trip and had the best time. If it's not the friendly dogs running around or the staff that is more than accommodating it's the cute cabins and cowboys that are what makes this place a great weekend pick. I was very nervous to go horseback riding and they assured me that I would be on a very calm slow moving horse and that was definitely the case. They family style meals were fun and so was the live entertainment. Overall this was a great weekend trip and I encourage anyone that is looking for a family friendly fun spot to head straight to Dixie Dude ranch for a good ol' time. read more

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This pace was probably wonderful in its heyday, however my guess is now that it has been handed down through the years in the family, they have just been given the business and don't have any idea what it takes to maintain the quality that was provided when it was in its prime. I don't have an issue with places that are vintage or old, but you can still keep them nice and clean. This place was really sad. Everything was falling apart in our room and if they had tried to fix it, it was makeshift. The toilet paper roll holder was just dangling by one nail and everytime you touched it to get paper off, it would fall on the floor so we finally just set it on the sink. Clearly it had been like this for some time. At the campfire that evening they had singers/ guitar players. The singers where smoking while singing and one even had a flask. While Im okay with that, not at a family outing. They had 1 bag of marshmallows (no graham crackers/chocolate) however no one was there managing the event. Marshmallows ran out right away, most did not have an opportunity to partake. There were numerous kids running around screaming at the top of their lungs, marshmallows flaming and running into people. Pretty sure someone was going to get caught on fire or they would end up piercing someone with the sticks. It was so out of control, we finally went back inside. Understand, we have nothing against kids around, we have kids & grandkids who we enjoy being around, but you could not hear what the singers were singing and could not enjoy the marshmallow roast experience due to all the mayhem. Since there were no Planned activities, we ventured to the game closet since we love to play board games. The closet looked like a tornado had been through. There was not one game complete enough to play. we did manage to find a full deck of cards. Food? the reviews seemed to rave about the food so we were looking forward to dinner. it was terrible and very limited in quantity. We actually left after dinner and drove around looking for a restaurant but there were none for miles so we gave up and just came back. Horse "walk"? there were so many that were on the walk it took forever to get everyone saddled up. Then it was only that. A walk. Seriously how can you call this a dude ranch when you are basically riding on your horse like the pony rides at the rodeo? Not to mention the guide smoked non stop the entire time which meant that I breathed cigarette smoke non stop for 45 minutes. I realize we were outside, but when you are down wind, you are breathing it in. When you sign up for a dude ranch, you are looking to get back to nature and enjoy the fresh air etc. This put a damper on the ride. I will say that the land was enjoyable to look at, had character and interest. When we walked out to the barn, to prepare for the ride, we noticed a lot of "stuff" just laying around in the dirt. One thing we saw as a stirrup that was off a saddle. They said "we wondered where that was". Well if they had bothered to walk 15 feet in front of the barn they would have tripped on it as we did. There were other things just laying all over the property that could have just been picked up and put in the trash. I'm not speaking of trash that has blown there, but barb wire, pieces of wood etc. just a mess. Ping pong table was ridiculous. very warped, net should have been placed 5 years ago as well as the paddles. We have been to numerous dude ranches in various states, and have had some wonderful experiences. After reading the reviews we were very excited to find a place so close to home. I have to say that when we woke up the next morning, we had breakfast, packed our bags and left. The man that checked us out didn't even seem to care that were were leaving so early - prior to the morning ride - when we had specifically said upon check in that we were looking forward to riding as much as we could while there. He did not say Thank you, or hope to see you again, or anything at all. So we did not even bother to share how bad our experience was. Never had experienced a check out where we have been at a private ranch and they did not inquire about our experience. We ended up only staying 1 night. After leaving, since we had nothing planned, we road around the area checking out the other ranches close by. I don't even think they were listed on Yelp. but they all were a lot better quality, not newer necessarily, but just presented their self better in regards to their staff and their facility. SERIOUSLY, it's obvious the current owners inherited this place. So sad, because it could be really cool, it has potential.. you'd have to spend some of the money you bring in on the place because clearly I have no idea when they last put a dime into this one. read more

This place was an incredible experience! It is hard to sum it up but I can say it was worth every penny and everyone should go here at some point in their life! My BF and I stayed here for 4 days which was a pretty good amount of time to be able to do and see all the things we wanted to do as well as fit in some relaxation time. It was so quiet and so nice at this ranch, and I felt comfortable in more ways than one. Accomadations: rustic yet comfortable. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful. You could go and ask anybody anything. We stayed in the "Rebel" duplex which was very spacious and clean. Loved the decorations! The main lodge was gorgeous! Extremely rustic with stuffed animals and saddles everywhere. There was a fireplace which was always going and an overall outstanding ambiance. We barely had cell phone service but the lodge offers free long distance though the whole point was to get away from our phones:-) Also, free wi-fi in the main lodge. Food: Best homemade food! Served family style in a large dining room with all the guests. A bell rings a half hour before each meal, then again to signal "Come and get it!" Three square meals a day but you have to bring your own "adult" beverages which you can pick up in the town of Bandera which is a short ride from the ranch. Activities: Tons of fun things to do! A trail ride in the morning and in the afternoon is included. I can honestly say we didn't go on the same trail twice ever in all the rides we did which means we got to see all the different aspects of the ranch and we were able to see all its beauty. We did an "advanced ride" for an extra $30 with a super sweet cowboy named D.C. and that was great! We also did the overnight trail ride (for an extra $155/each) where we take a 2 hour ride and then camp out. Joe the other sweet cowboy (he looks like the Marlboro man!!!) stopped by the campfire and sang some old cowboy songs. Next day we head back to the ranch after breakfast. The ranch has all sorts of hiking trails and lots of wildlife. I had fun trying to pet the goats, LOL! Thanks to the owners Clay and Diane who are so nice and so were each and every other person that works at the ranch. Melissa, Betsy, the kitchen staff, D.C., Joe, Justin and everyone else. Not a single rude person there! Very memorable experience that I thoroughly enjoyed! read more

It brings back my great memories of summer camp. I went with a friend for a girl's getaway for the weekend. We got there early enough on Friday to get in the ride for the day. Saturday we got 2 rides & Sunday we got a free upgrade to an intermediate ride which was longer and gorgeous!! When it is chow time they ring a warning bell to tell you to start mozying over. The food is served family style at long picnic tables. Yum Yum Yum! My friend is a vegetarian and was was delighted with what they made for her. One night was an outdoor BBQ. Remember BYOB and dress for riding horses in Texas! Take me back!! read more

I'll never forget the memories I made here. I didn't know what to expect especially since I went during colder weather. However, after 2 days, I quickly fell in love with this small humble ranch. Not only were all the facilities nice, but the staff is incomparable. Can't wait to return to Dixie. read more

Dixie Dude Ranch - Guest Houses Near Me - Bandera, Texas

I LOVE this place. I have been twice now and have had the best time. The staff is awesome, the wranglers are sweethearts, the food is terrific. There is plenty to do and it's a great escape from the real world. read more

Cute little working ranch in the Hill Country just outside San Antonio, very accommodating to families and kids, and the adult couples who were there had a great time, too. (Many couples and families who were there during our stay were repeat visitors.) Don't come expecting Disneyland or the Four Seasons, because it isn't and doesn't pretend to be. It's a quaint, homey, rustic ranch with all the "personality" (including a few things that didn't work quite right) of any rural ranch where people must also make a living. The home-cooked meals were wonderful - the "stick to your ribs" variety! They were also very accommodating for our son with special dietary restrictions. Staff went out of it's way to be helpful and caring! Horseback rides are very safe in the scenic, rocky terrain. It's not a round-up or a rodeo, so there won't be galloping off across the prairie - because there's no prairie around. Ranchhands take great care to make the ride safe, enjoyable and entertaining for all ages. It's also great for families with kids because kids can play safely without always being under the watchful eye of Mom and Dad - except at the swimming pool, where adult supervision is necessary. If you want an off-the-grid getaway to get reacquainted with your family in an Old West setting, this is a great experience at a very favorably price! Thanks, Clay & crew, for a very fun weekend! read more

Stayed for 3 days w our tween daughters. Clay and team were amazingly kind, helpful, and entertaining. Extremely family friendly. Evenings were fun and kids spent time in the pool w a pack of other kids just being kids like vacations should be. Food was great and Mama booked a massage w the on-site therapist for a little adult TLC! Oh and the horses were great & rides were beautiful. read more

Great place to relax with family and friends! The food is so fabulous, the people are so nice, the horseback rides are relaxing and peaceful, and the entertainment is wonderful! The Dixie Dude Ranch is truly an amazing place to escape the stress of the city! read more

Loved this place we stopped in last minute to ride horses with my out of town family and they were super accommodating and friendly. Horses were very well taken care of and the crew was very friendly. Main house was exceptional and clean. This is my second time using them for family/friends and I haven't had a negative experience yet. read more

The whole family had a great laid back stay here. With everyone talking about having to go back. This was our 1st time staying here, but there were many guests there that had turned it into an annual event. In between horseback rides we played horseshoes, washers and corn hole. I strongly suggest you go with expectations of slowing down and explore the ranch as a family. Who knows what you will discover on the ranch or in your family. read more

This place is great. They have lots to do for all ages. Horse riding, hay rides, games, bon fires, swimming, and lessons. What makes this place even better is the incredible staff. Not one person I dealt with was moody or angry or "too busy". They go out of the way to accommodate everyone. They even had almond milk for my son who is allergic to dairy. The food was amazing. You will not go hungry at all. This is a must on anyone's to do list. I will be making my reservation for next year very soon. read more

What a great weekend! We wanted to do something different for my grandson birthday and this was a huge hit. Each day started with a fabulous breakfast and then followed by a horseback trail ride. We went on a total of four rides and each ride was on a different part of the property. During the day we went fishing, looked for fossils in the creek, swam in the pool or just sat around and enjoy the day talking to other guests. On one of the nights we were fortunate enough to be entertained by a world class trick roper. I would highly recommend this ranch. The staff was always friendly and all of the meals were delicious and hearty, but my favorite meal was the BBQ on Sunday. read more

This was our second visit and we can't wait to go back. The whole family had a great time. My 6 year old rode her first horse solo on trail rides. The smile on my 10 year olds face the whole time was great. The cowboys take great care of guests. The scenery is true Texas hill country. Everyone at the ranch really made us feel at home. The food is delicious. Overall the ranch is so much fun and we can't wait to go back. read more

Oh give me land, lots of land, with starry skies above. Don't fence me in. Just returned from our weekend at DDR and I can't quit smiling! Honestly I need to pull out a thesaurus so I can come up with more than the word "awesome." But it indeed was awesome! My friend and I surprised our hubbies with a birthday weekend getaway. When I called to make my reservation over a month ago, Diane offered to make sure they had a birthday cake! We arrived on Friday a bit later than I hoped to get there, but just in time to unpack and head to dinner. We were greeted with some of the happiest guests telling us about how much fun they'd been having. It was such a good ice breaker because like I said, my husband had no idea where we were going and then being sat in a chow hall community style. He was a little apprehensive for about 2 minutes. Our friends arrived during dinner, also a surprise, and he was completely thrilled. We had ladies from Ontario, Florida, and Australia sitting with us. Immediate friends. That's what happens here. No cell service and a very weak WiFi. You won't miss it. You don't need it. Power down now folks and go off the grid. Don't come here expecting the Four Seasons. It's been a dude ranch since the 30's. Some cabins are more updated than others. We stayed in the Wagon'N. It was the last they had. It was clean and comfy enough to rest our heads. You shouldn't be in your room much anyway. Diane is super charming and just plain sweet. Hell the whole staff is. We were in the main headquarters playing "Cards Against Humanity" with our new friends past 10. This is when the main headquarters is supposed to close. She said it was no big deal and showed us how to turn off the lights. We ended up visiting and drinking until past 12, which made the chow bell at 7:30 come way too early. For meals think pancakes, sausage, and eggs for breakfast. Lunch: spaghetti and fried chicken on Sunday. Fried catfish or barbecue for dinner. You won't go hungry! On Friday evening after dinner we had entertainment by trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick and his horse Chief. And one of the cowboys "Joe" played with his band during the barbecue. You can't beat the price either. The pp rate includes accommodations, 3 meals, and 2 horseback rides a day. You can upgrade in advance and sleep under the stars with a cowboy camp ride. Oh and the stars!!! Wow. I haven't seen stars like this since leaving west Texas. You have to drive out really far these days to escape the light pollution. With that being said, the only thing I'd change at DDR are the perimeter security lights. I'd put them on a motion detector so I could sit out on the porch and see the stars. We walked up the road a little ways to see all the while being accompanied by the youngest lab Pancho. He is an absolute doll and wouldn't leave our side until we were safely back. Bravo and Sancha are big fur babies of love too. If you're in need of a getaway or just something different I highly recommend DDR. It'd be a great family or girls weekend get away too. read more

Our kids (10 & 12) can't stop talking about how much fun they had on our trip to Dixie Dude Ranch. Each day we woke up to our kids running out of our cabin to the ranch to see the baby goats, baby pigs & horses. The cabins are rustic, but clean and nicely decorated- exactly what you'd expect at a real working ranch. The daily trail rides were really scenic and relaxing and there was plenty of additional opportunities to ride horses in the ranch arena with Mario & Val, who are local horse/rider trainers and bring some really great horses along. The cooking was fantastic and the staff are friendly and eager to help. Both adults and kids loved every meal and even the picky kids in our group were happy. The evening activities included a roping show, visits to the longhorn cattle and music each night. Really well run ranch and our kids are already demanding to head back next year. Can't argue with them, especially since they didn't pick up an electronic device for the whole week and never even asked for one! Very rare experience in this day and age. Thanks to all the staff and wranglers for a fantastic week. read more

I took my 5-year old daughter for a 3-day mother/daughter getaway to the Dixie Dude. It was awesome! We stayed in the Wrangler cabin, which was so perfect. Porch swing out front, double bed in the main room, two twin beds in the second room. It was great! The food was three squares a day, and delicious. Pool, pingpong, volleyball, horseshoes, washers, marshmallow roasting, a playscape, three of the friendliest yellow labs you've ever met, two trail rides a day, and the nicest, most accommodating staff you could ask for. The son of the owners even changed my flat tire for me before I left! They also called Bandera Tire and told them I was on my way! We will definitely be back with the whole family... read more