I just returned from an amazing experience at the Flying A ranch/The Lodge at Julian Creek in…read moreBandera TX. This was my first deer hunt and every step in the journey exceeded my expectations! The lodge facilities are truly amazing. Beautiful architecture and plenty of offerings to occupy my non-hunting time (pool table, chess, checkers, corn hole, ample book supply, TV/Cable, Wifi). The rooms were incredibly comfortably as well. Nights were peaceful and quiet, and the comfy bed/pillows made for some great snoozing. The A/C worked like a champ and was quiet all things considered. I've stayed in rooms where the A/C was reminiscent of being on the flight line watching B-52s take off. This was not that. Much appreciated! The food and service at the lodge were top shelf. Breakfast and dinners cooked up and served by Mike were amazing. And it wasn't just because I was hungry. The food is really really good! And Mike is at the ready to accommodate any special requests. We dined on Axis burgers, salmon, and fajitas during our three nights. More than enough food was dished out so even the largest of appetites won't be wanting for more. Breakfast is a repeat performance. Bacon, wild game sausage, eggs, pancakes, potatoes, cinnamon rolls oh my it's a veritable food parade. Pair it up with fresh coffee and I'm ready to permanently move in. But we were there for the hunting, so how was that? In a word... the best. Our guides Brent (who is also a wildlife biologist) and Kaden were on it! They worked hard to get us into position for our desired targets. This was my first hunt at a lodge and they graciously answered my nonstop questions. Our party took Fallow and Axis deer, which was great fun. The ranch's property is gorgeous, well maintained and spacious. We spent time with Keith, the main man in charge of the operation and also a wildlife biologist. He explained their philosophy towards the animals on their ranch. I was very impressed with the thinking, caring and effort put into ensuring the ranch's offerings remain the very best. There's a reason why it's hard to get a hunt lined up here. They don't over-harvest their ranch. If anything it's quite the opposite which I appreciate. The guys at the skinning house were just as fun. They do a great job to accommodate any special requests (e.g. mounts, cape, meat selection) and work hard to treat your catch with the utmost of respect. James, Jesse and the rest of the gang there were fun to hang with, swap stories and of course take care of our meat for the flight home. Their freezer was much appreciated! The coolers and contents were well-frozen when it was time for us to leave. Reflecting on our trip, I honestly can't come up with suggestions for improvements. They really hit it out of the park. The entire operation has a lot to be proud of, and it shows in the positive attitude and work ethic of their team. A subtle but very impressive takeaway was how well connected their team was. We would talk with one of their team and agree on something for the next hunt or whatever and their entire team knew about it and were on top of whatever it was. Seriously impressive. I've been to other organized vacations (ski trips, fishing charters) and I often need to have the same conversation multiple times leaving me with the feeling that they don't talk to each other and I have to work the logistics to make it happen. Not here! Maybe the only comment I could offer up would be to rename the ranch from "Flying A" to " Flying Five Stars Best Ever Ranch"... or something like that. They certainly delivery on a 5-star experience but that might be tough on the logo design.... ;) Many thanks to the entire team and I'll definitely be back!

Beautiful- we just arrived but this is a wonderful place to stay. Very clean. Well maintained…read more Very impressed with the entire place. Sure beats a hotel room.

Out in the country! Has 25 spaces. Adult only. Nice dog park. Laundry and shower room is very clean…read moreand nice. You can buy fresh eggs from owner (so good). Some drive through spaces.

The final nail in the coffin was prior to checking out I told Roz, the owner/manager that I wanted…read moreto give her notice that I was leaving to have repairs made to my RV and that my departure date was uncertain as I was waiting on the RV Repair center to give me an exact date. The repairs were expected to take up to a month or more. The LRRVR Contract for long-term rental states that 30 days notice must be given prior to your departure or your security deposit will be forfeited. I explained the situation to Roz and she told me not to worry at all about the 30 day notice, that because I had been a good guest she would waive that requirement, but to just give her notice as soon as I had an exact date. Well, about a month later, the RV repair shop called and gave me a shop date of about a week out. I immediately told Roz. She again stated to me that it was no problem-and that she already had someone lined up to take my spot. Well, here's the short: I ask for my security deposit after I checked out and Roz refused, stating I didn't give her a 30-day day notice. I'm like what!? You had previously told me you would waive it. However, she said it didn't matter whatever she had told me, the contract states 'thirty days notice', therefore she was keeping my security deposit. That's just downright deceptive, raw, and dead wrong. As my previous review points out, the con's outweigh the pro's. It's too bad because the Lost Resort RV Ranch Park could have been made into a gem, but cutting corners and cheating people never works out in the long run. Finally, there are just much better places to stay, and mean dishonest people, they really suck.

Tawni is very professional and friendly. Very responsive…read moreand accommodating. This was an excellent tour on horseback for my wife and I--beautiful landscape. But Hombre, well, he's my new buddy. Best demeanor of any horse I have know, hands down. Keep it up hoss. We highly recommend Tawni's team for an wonderful horseback adventure.

When you pull up, you learn that you picked the perfect horseback riding experience. Talia was…read moregreat, very knowledgeable and it was an awesome ride. The horses are very manageable and even tempered, so you can sit back & enjoy the ride without having to navigate much. I know both me and my boyfriend enjoyed riding Laso & Kermit!

Whenever we're itching for a getaway in the hill country, we always check to see if Foxfire has…read moreanything available. We've had two separate week long stays and really enjoyed each visit. Despite the name "Foxfire Log Cabins", they have quite a few properties scattered about Vanderpool that are older vacation homes, which is where we've chosen to stay both times. These typically offer great views of the hills, some with lots of beds for larger parties, spotty cell service, full kitchens, cable TV, a few are pet-friendly, and all fairly close to the beautiful trails of Lost Maples State Park. They have a lot of these homes, which all offer something a little different at affordable rates so you could definitely find one perfect for what you're looking for. They certainly have log cabins but they're all kind of bunched around each other near the main office and when we're wanting to drive out that way, we want solitude more than anything, which is what you'll get at one of the surrounding homes. We've stayed at their Creekside Lodge and the Farmhouse. Creekside is located on a beautiful creek, which is dammed at the edge of the property if you'd like to fish or take a dip in the cool water if you're brave enough. With a gas grill and a large porch with rocking chairs, it's easy to forget your troubles as you listen to the sounds of the creek babbling by. No cell service. The Farmhouse is located on a larger piece of land near a very shallow (ankle deep) part of the Sabinal River. The house probably sleeps 18 people comfortably and has gas and charcoal grills for your cooking pleasure. Some cell service in certain areas of the house. A campfire pit is between the house on the hill and the river below and offers an unobstructed view of the night sky. Without the distractions of day to day life, and surrounded by the hills, its easy to enjoy yourself and reconnect with your family. You also get a sense for how wonderfully long a day could be if you weren't wasting it on the internet. 4 stars. Highly recommend.

I would have liked to give them 4 1/2 stars. We just got back from 4 nights at the FoxFire Indian…read moreMound house. It's 25 acres that we could explore including the creek behind the house. We all loved it including the dog. We had a great stay. The steps down to the creek are steep. There is a washer and dryer on site. I have ATandT for cell service and if I stood in the corner of the LR by the front window/garage wall, I had no problem getting service. I had one minor panic attack cause we aren't used to a well system with a cleaning cycle. It's loud and I thought a water line had busted. They came and checked everything out and it was all good. They were great about it and now I know what that sounds like. We will definitely be back here again.

My mom and I LOVED our stay here! We booked the treehouse for a weekend to relax and hike the local…read morestate parks. The cabin exceeded our every expectation in design, space, and amenities. The front porch/balcony was the perfect place to read, watch the sunrise, and enjoy the birds. The "backyard" had a gorgeous view of the hills and had a picnic table, campfire, and bbq to make dinner and s'mores watch the sunset. The cabin itself was stocked with everything you need from kitchen utensils to coffee to extra blankets. Also, the living room had tons of entertainment like board games, movies, and books. Our favorite part of every night was reading and talking in front of the fireplace. The bed was massive and comfortable with cedar walls that made the room smell so cozy. Outside, there was a small clearing where we laid and star gazed, and one night a deer ran by us! Even the road to get to this place was absolutely stunning. My only suggestions would be better lighting in the bedroom, a bigger bathroom mirror, and curtains or blinds on the front windows. But I would definitely return here--we felt safe and it was wonderful in every way.

The Lodges at Lost Maples are tucked away off ranch road 337. Part of the fun is the drive here;…read morefull of twisty roads, curves with views of rolling hills, and uphills so steep you have to drop your car into low gear. Great fun if you are into that sorta thing. One of the most beautiful drives in the lone star state. Motorcyclists populate the highway, so use caution but enjoy the drive... Now the lodges: made out of cinderblock with touches of local wood. Inside there are large kitchens with microwave, full size fridge, and stove. The cabin is one large room with wood floors, not separate areas. A futon that folds out into a bed is in the living room, directly behind that is a queen sized bed. Close to the dining table in the kitchen are the twin sized bunk beds basically in a nook off the wall. A bathroom with a stand up shower is off the kitchen (if you have a baby bring the portable tub). The back patio was great with a bed, benches, and adirondack chairs. Off the deck in the yard area was a patio table with umbrella and a charcoal burning grill. So, even though we had a large group in one cabin, we still felt like we had plenty of space. The owners of the cabin were extremely friendly and brought us a breakfast of homemade blueberry muffins, pecan bread, fresh squeezed orange juice and seasonal fruit. The lodges are in perfect proximity to Lost Maples state park, but away from all of the road noise. This is a place for those that like a hidden, cozy feeling, but still need more ammenities than camping(i.e. air conditioning!). My family will definitely be staying here again. Oh...make sure to stop at the store and load up on what you need...the closest full size grocery I believe is in Utopia about 20 miles away.

I really like this place. Managment is awesome. You can actually talk to someone if you have…read morequestions. They reply to our emails promptly. The cabins were great. Great views of the area and the stars. From this location you are close to many popular rides. Highly recommend anyone staying here. Whether you ride a motorcycle, swim, hike or fun family time you will enjoy. So will your pet.

As close as you can get to camping out of the park. It was a bustling place this weekend when I was…read morethere. Lost Maples RV and Camping has every RV spot filled, cabins full and camping sites too. The camping with water and electricity has hose hookups and an electrical box at each site to plug things in. The toilets are right behind the general store. There are no showers at this time. There is WiFi around the store and a food truck parked outside as well. The convenient store was closed but we could order the candy, drinks, food, etc through the window. They have everything you can think of. Great place to stay and friendly staff.

Love this place !!!!! Very nice and quiet, with the horse…read moreback riding right next to it is a plus. I've never been an outdoor person myself but my husband decided to take me here for my birthday this year. I fell in love with it immediately when I arrived. I guess during this time of the year there wasn't much mosquitos and other insects, so I was able to relax and not worry about bug spray the whole time! The whole decor around the ranch is amazing to a city girl like myself. Old western design everywhere definitely makes your country experience authentic. We are definitely making this a yearly trip for a little get away with our kiddos.

This was my first time in ranch I really wanted to spend more time there. Nice views mountains…read morearound the ranch and a lot trails that I didn't go because was raining. But I did got to ride a horse for my first time I was all excited about it.