We had a great time! My wife and I have been planning mystery trips for Valentin's Day weekend for…read moreabout 10 years now where the other person has no idea where or what we will be doing. This year was mine to plan and we had a GREAT time! We LOVED the cabin and its proximity to Main Street. I will be releasing a YouTube video to my travel channel in the coming weeks covering our stay at Barons Creekside Rhine Falls Swiss Cabin and weekend in Fredericksburg. You can catch it here: https://youtube.com/@adventureswithmrhayes?si=Mi8ZSXvLpW7Nelzi Update: March 9, 2026 The first of the video series went live this past Saturday. You can start the series here: Episode 1, Valentine's Mystery Trip "The Clues" https://youtu.be/vCF5gB7N3Ig?si=vbEPzzT19mnUzWfb

Live music and a tasty meal on a cool night - enjoyed the blankets they provided so we could linger…read moreafter our meal. Service was friendly and prompt.

Bend O'the River is my utopia in Utopia, Texas. Peggy's house is dreamy, cozy, and peaceful. There…read moreare beautiful sunsets, amazing gardens and flowers, plenty of wildlife to hear and see. The grounds are perfect for reflection, laughter, or meditation. I've stayed in two of the rooms over visits and when I say the rooms are clean, I mean not a speck of anything to be seen. I work in the Maid Service industry so if I can't find dust, spills, etc, well that is as perfect as it gets. Peggy is the very nicest you'll ever find for a host and the whole town of Utopia mimics true hospitality. I don't want to leave and I can't wait to come back!

After years of looking for a nice place to stay in the Hill Country, we've found it! Bend o' the…read moreRiver is perfect. My husband and I stayed in one room, and our daughter stayed across the hall. Both our rooms were lovely and comfortable, each with its own bathroom. Breakfasts were a-m-a-z-i-n-g. The Sabinal River is a beautiful spring fed Texas river, clear and green, with a rock bottom. Bend o' the River even let us use their golf cart to drive the couple of hundred yards to their river access, which even has steps into the water. Peggy and Ron were fabulous hosts. I highly recommend Bend o' the River.

The grounds are not well kept, I would not want to take children there. It looks run down. Owners…read moreare not overly interested in guests' needs after you check in. Their website says available 24/7 but owners say office closes at 6pm. So if something happens at your cabin and you call them, owners won't answer. The next morning they come to cabin with "attitude"! Not much customer service going on here. The website is not truthful - one cabin described as cozy, turns out to be a trailer, yikes! He has horse stables on grounds. On observation the horses are unfed, food is not being brought to them daily, no clean water. . Horses look thin, unhealthy. It was sickening to see these animals not being taken care of. Definitely will not return! Sign on property at entrance says "for sale or lease"

We spent last weekend here in a 4-bedroom cabin (3 kids, 6 adults) and loved the time we had…read moredespite the crazy drop in temperature... It made for an excellent chance to utilize the indoor fireplace at our cabin as we played board games throughout most of the evening. Our cabin wasn't much to look at on the outside, but gorgeously decorated and maintained on the inside. While it was secluded by trees from the many other cabins on the ranch, some others looked too close for comfort or privacy (but that's just my observation). Its October and probably the start of their off-season, yet they had a live music series we enjoyed Saturday night on the property. The music was at an outdoor cantina bar near the front of the ranch, which also had a large basketball court and miscellaneous balls for the kids to keep occupied with. At the bar, they offered a small selection of food which primarily consisted of Chili and Sausage wraps. The river across the street was easily accessible. If it were warmer, we would have spent our whole weekend in the scenic waters of the Guadalupe. Kayaks, tubes and rope swings were available to all guests on the ranch. I will mention (PARENTS TAKE NOTE) that the one fickle child who didn't want to do anything outside or with the family, was sorely disappointed in the Rec room offerings. With family coming in from all over, RTR was a great place to gather and relax. We brought lots of snacks and food to make for the weekend. It was nice that the kitchen was fully stocked with cooking utensils and dishware. Making breakfast each morning was a pleasant and fun delight. The most enjoyable and scenic part of the weekend was the herd of deer (saw at least 7-10) in the backyard. It was early in the morning while we enjoyed some fresh coffee. The kids even got to see one just a couple feet from the back door later that same morning. Roddy Tree Ranch offered us plenty of amenities and activities to take pleasure in, but the fact of the matter is the family made its own fun by simply being together in nature.

We spent a couple of days here for spring break. It was a wonderful, relaxing experience…read more This place is a combination of cabins, bed-and-breakfast, and animal sanctuary. The grounds have lots of friendly animals to interact with. The location feels like it's in the middle of nowhere, yet you're only a few minutes away from Boerne. We enjoyed feeding the goats, donkeys, and pigs. We also participated in a giant tortoise interaction and got to feed and pet him. We were even welcomed by a dancing cockatoo! The bed was super comfortable, and the cabin had everything we needed. The hosts responded quickly whenever we needed anything. We're looking forward to returning to the spot again the next time we need a getaway that feels far away yet is still fairly close to San Antonio.

I'll start this by advising everyone to read the reviews thoroughly and believe them. I read the…read moregood and bad and decided to ignore the bad and hope for the best. Lesson learned. A few days prior to our arrival, Vicky calls and says that VRBO overbooked the "Lodge" where we had booked our reservation. Hmm, never heard of vrbo overbooking before. She offered our choice of two of the smaller cottages plus a bottle of wine as bonus. I said that we were not interested in the smaller ones and wanted the lodge that we booked because it was bigger. She then offers the Main House, which was much bigger than our original rental, and I thanked her and accepted. The day before we leave, I haven't heard anything on the address or access information. I texted them and finally received a response at 10PM. Great. Now at least we know where we are going and that we can get in. Upon arrival, you drive into the gate and up a gravel drive. Then you are left to find the cottage that is yours. We couldn't so we called and Micky told us where to find the house. It was attached to two smaller cabins (or anexed as Micky explained). Our "neighbors" were a group of 21 year old boys + their girl friends. That's fine and we greeted them and they were polite enough. They mentioned they had been "partying" on the deck of the main house for the last few days.... The main house is REALLY nice!! Beautifully decorated inside with Texas memorabilia and has everything you need for a super comfortable stay. Except grilling utensils, but not a huge deal. We made due. If it was just the house for this rental, we would have been thrilled. BUT the deck of the house is huge and there was no indication that anyone had cleaned the deck or furniture in months. Covered in dust, beer bottle tops (see above partying), and dirt. We cleaned the table off ourselves and I used the broom to make it somewhat acceptable. But even that's okay. The major turn off was from the moment we arrive, Micky learns that we are having our brother out for dinner that night. He immediately texts back that our reservation was for 2 people only. Never have I rented a place that had a per person surcharge or where the owners literally harass you about having a guest. Finally, I was like, Fine - send the invoice, I don't care what the charge is if it makes you happy and you will leave us alone. Our family has a 400 acre ranch in Fredericksburg and we know Texas ranches. If Micky and Vicky don't like to deal with people, don't have it set up as rentals. We won't be back again which is a shame because we rent in the area 4-5 times per year to be close to family. Also, fyi - We saw no indication of the "gourmet" restaurant or "cowboy" bar. As I mentioned at the open, there are good and bad reviews here. You could have either experience, I guess. Just be informed.

A very simple check in with a code and a keypad on the cottage. It is a beautiful cottage located…read moreon a very scenic river. The room was very, very clean and equipped with everything you could possibly want. It's a shame. I only get to spend one night here. I love the porch on the river. Would highly recommend this to any traveler.

I have absolutely enjoyed my stay. Not only is the property unique, beautiful and cozy, but it is…read moreextremely peaceful too! The staff is very attentive when needed and unseen otherwise. I stayed in a River front cabin that had all the amenities and a beautiful view of the Guadalupe. I highly recommend staying here and will return soon!

6 Stars if I could.. Immaculately clean, well appointed accommodations with your own private…read moreparking spot at the hotel and centrally located! A quaint secluded common sitting area with a nice fireplace. Debbie is the GM and she or one of her lovely staff will personally escort you to your room and explain all the amenities this wonderful hotel has to offer. True Texas hospitality and it does not get better than this!!

This is our 3rd time here. We love it! We've been to many places in Fred. This is one of our…read morefavorites.

While the location seems attractive,, it is next to a very busy road which is noisy 24/7. If you…read moreare sitting outside you have to yell at one another most of the time. The main house seemed somewhat clean other than cooking pans and utensils, coffee makers, the broom to sweep the house and kitchen was loaded with gunk and hair. the River House was worse. Not clean, utensils and coffee makers in the house were not clean; very off putting. The door to the bathroom was horribly squeaky and stuck and you couldn't close it without waking everyone up, blinds are all broken and there are no coverings on front entrance which faces the road. window sills were filled with in bugs, door handles fell off, screens on patio were torn up, there was a pillow case in the closet with blood spots in it along with a dirty shirt. The lighting situation around the houses was bizarre and often long across the room from where the lights were. Bath towels were small and you were allowed only one per guest per visit, toilet paper also limited. There needs to be a list of what you need to bring. Overall, the houses have seen better days and are not very enjoyable to sit outside from. The bridge from the property goes over the road, but it had to. The other reviews from this summer in another site are surprising. Low standards or better condition when they arrived. Will not be back.

This is a gorgeous setting for weddings and all manner of party!! Killer pool/grotto, lots of…read moreaverage for total privacy. Beautiful views. Landscape us lysh and colorful. The owners have beautiful taste and everything is first class. We want to have a huge parry there this fall and use that pizza oven! It's relaxing, beautiful and not far away from San Antonio. Love. This. Place.

Good place to stay if you have a big party. Plenty of tables and chairs, you can walk to downtown…read morein about 15 to 20 minutes, located in a nice area of town, plenty of dishes, coffee pots etc. There is plenty of room. It is cute if you do not look closely. The house needs to be thoroughly cleaned for dust and mold. There was dust dropping from vents. It needs updated electrical and plumbing. The bathroom lights flickered downstairs, the bathrooms had numerous moths or some type of flying winged insect in them, one downstair's bathroom had a wet floor by the toilet which may have been from a leaky toilet or pipes under the floor. The numerous flying insects were to me an indication that there was something wrong underneath the surface. The flying insects were seen day and night.

The portions are small and the food isn't as good as it used to be. The restaurant is still…read moreovercrowded and chaotic. The food is still good quality but not worth the price.

Tres Molinos is a hill country gem! Our accommodations were great and it's only made better by the…read morefact that it was dog friendly - just make sure to bring a crate or kennel. Our English Labradors enjoyed the sights as much as we did and our stay was spacious enough to share with them comfortably. Patrick is an amazing host - he is accommodating for excursions at all skill levels and is also happy to share his wealth of knowledge about agriculture and the land that his ranch sits on. We left with a greater understanding and appreciation for what it takes to be a steward to this beautiful place. Patrick's staff is also very friendly and happy to show you around. Aaron and Nathan both helped to show us a great time. Our weekend flew by - filled with hunting and horseback adventures. There are so many other activities that I would love to partake in on our next visit as well as a new hobby that I would love to explore deeper! We can't wait to return!

We had a lovely time here in the Urban Cowboy Suite. It is beautifully decorated and well laid out…read moredesign. The covered patio with rocking chairs were the perfect viewing area of the valley and we had a thunder and lightning show to boot! Our host was very helpful and accommodating- providing us with everything we needed and extending our stay so I could go horse back riding the next day. The horses were very well trained and the guide Alexa and her dog Tulsa were top notch!! We will definitely be back !!