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RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD!

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Golf
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Leakey, TX
  • Frio River
    1 min walk
  • Garner State Park
    18 min drive
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
    49 min drive

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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.

RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD!

CHECK OUT OUR LOW OFF-SEASON RATES! The most peaceful views can be found at Howdy's!

***WE NOW HAVE WIFI***

***COME ENJOY OUR NEW UPDATES! We've been busy in January of 2024, replacing the original floors in the Main House as well as updating with new furniture.***

Howdy's on the Frio is a charming property located in Leakey, TX, RIGHT ON THE FRIO RIVER! Howdy's provides a beautiful, entertaining, and relaxing vacation spot for your family and friends. Howdy's sits on just under 2 acres of land and boasts breathtaking views of the river from its 400 sq. ft. deck. As you enter the river from Howdy's, you can enjoy a deep swimming hole that never goes dry, small rapids for the adventurous, and shallow water for the little ones- not to mention no across the river neighbors! Don't want to get wet? Then enjoy sitting on the large covered deck where you can watch your friends and family enjoy the river, while taking in the fantastic unspoiled views of the surrounding hills and Texas Hill Country sunsets. Once the sun goes down, light a fire in the fire-pit and roast marshmallows under the bright stars or play a game of dominoes out on the deck, all set to the sounds of the Frio.

Howdy's sleeps up to 12 people and consists of the main house (2 bedrooms/1 bath) and the guest house (1 large room/1 bath), which is just 10 yards from the main house. The main house bathroom has just been remodeled in 2021 and new kitchen counter tops and sink in 2022! The main house has steps with railings and a relaxation landing heading down to the river. With the river and huge outdoor entertaining space within your fingertips, you may never find yourself inside. The children are sure to love the swing set and the see-saw on property. But if you do find yourself inside, you will love the Texas-made-comfortable and cozy feel of the house and guest house. In charge of the evening's meal? Then you won't miss out on any conversation while cooking in our open, fully-stocked, kitchen. The view of the Texas hills through our beautiful new double French doors will make cooking seem like anything but a chore. Need to holler at your kids to come eat? Do so from the grill area overlooking the river. At the end of the day, bask in the warmth of the wood-burning fire place while reconnecting with family and friends within the spacious, high-ceiling living space. Open the many windows at night to enjoy the cool fresh air and sounds of the river running below.

Since the river is in your backyard, you may never need to leave the property. But the surrounding area has much to offer as well. Howdy's is only a mile to the main street of Leakey, TX and a few miles north of Garner State Park. The Three Sisters Drive is also only minutes away, with Lost Maples State Natural Area only 25 miles down the road.

There are year-round activities in the Frio Canyon area ranging from tubing/kayaking the Frio in the summer, enjoying the fall foliage in autumn, hiking/hunting in the winter, and viewing wildflowers in the spring. The bird and deer watching are fabulous year round. World Class Golf is available at Concan Country Club. Don't forget the outdoor summer time concerts at House Pasture Cattle Company and of course the dances at Garner! Made in Texas!

A vacation at Howdy's on the Frio is the perfect getaway for everyone!

One note: All beds have quilts/comforters and pillows. Guests provide their own sheets, pillowcases and towels.

Call Diane to learn more about Howdy's on the Frio. Please be sure to contact us if you'd like to stay for less than 3 nights during the summer season. Anytime there are less than three nights between other bookings, we are happy to make those nights available.

Come make memories at Howdy's on the banks of the river!

Also visit our property, Four Frio Sisters, #321679 in Leakey, TX. Instagram: @howdysonthefrio Facebook: Howdy’s on the Frio
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Frio River. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 2 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Frio River and 11.1 miles (17.9 km) from Garner State Park
RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

River IS Your Backyard! Leakey
River IS Your Backyard! Private vacation home
River IS Your Backyard! Private vacation home Leakey

RIVER IS YOUR BACKYARD! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilliana I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving by the lake
I don't like saying bad things but the place was not clean. I had to move the couch to sweep up the food, plates, and bugs. I had to also sweep around the windows lots of bugs. The mattress cover on the pull out bed was full of hair and crumbs. I brought my sheets as stated but the previous people must have not done so. Other than that everything else was fine. The kitchen was fully stocked. Plenty of sleeping space. View was magnificent. The BBQ pit came in handy and the fire pit. Everyone really enjoyed the house. Hopefully the next family that stays has a better experience than we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen H., Victoria, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River Location
Nice place on the river, property was as depicted on VRBO
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Love it
We loved the porch and the view. the river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su Chan B., Daejeon, Korea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three generation retreat
We get together each year as grandparents, children and spouses and grandchildren. This is an awesome property. It was exactly as advertised. The host Diane is a good communicator....great on the details without over communicating. In short. We had a BLAST. This property was special given the drought and low water conditions overall. The portion of the river here was great. The pools were deep and enjoyable. Some of the neighboring properties were dealing with only rocks while we had plenty of refreshing water. We could not have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great place for quiet family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Mae and Blake C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Perfect girls getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great start to our summer
Our friends and family had a wonderful time here! Diane and daughter went above and beyond to accommodate us. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Played Cornhole games in the yard. Had a campfire at night. BBQ,'d during the day. Fished and floated just below the house. The water was cold but was easy to get the body used to. Caught a few fish a piece between 7 of us. Enjoyed the main house with drinks and board games. It was truly our perfect getaway. The weather was humid a couple of days but not too hot at all. The cabins were nice and fully stocked with all you need to cook and eat meals. The rooms were also clean and beds were comfortable enough Howdy's is very close to town. The river was just right for all activities. We REALLLLLY enjoyed our stay and plan too go back again this year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Picked the perfect weekend as far as weather is concerned. Cool mornings, warm noon time, hot afternoons and cool evenings. Got a nice exciting thunderstorm middle of the night. Lightening show and beautiful rain. House was just right with everything we needed. Kids loved it. Thank you .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Just as listed. Great back porch area to relax and catch up with old friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and relaxing
Very enjoyable. The kids loved the river. Beautiful views of the hills and night sky. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
River views
The house is outdated but for a river house you dont need much. The view from the back porch is beautiful. The 2nd home is nice, cozy the beds squeak really bad, the hot water doesnt last long. It would of been nice to of had a tv in the 2nd home. Overall its a relaxing place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun adventures with kids
We loved this quiet space to getaway. We celebrated a 50th birthday and it was perfect for our two families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

norma m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Visit
We felt like we were in a christmas movie lol we loved the house and the outdoor view is amazing! definetly will be going back again for the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey J B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
The group of us had a great time. It’s a really good property. Plus I lost my AirPods while there and Diane was able to find them and ship them to me when I had given up hope of finding them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reed M., Rockport

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Trip
The view was great, access and space was better than expected. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weakened at the river.
Took my kids and grandkids camping wich is a family tradition already. We found a new favorite place peaceful and comfortable.we all love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Howdy’s
We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home full of love
We absolutely loved this home and all it had to offer! Riverfront with the perfect shallow/deep areas for all ages. Had everything we needed to continue making our yearly Frio memories. Very clean home filled with tears of love and friendly owners. Thank y’all for the memories always!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., 307 carnahan st, San antonio, texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Howdy's on the Frio
This cabin is idealy located right on the Frio river. Beautiful setting. Spent most of the time there out on the huge porch overlooking the river and magnificient . 15 minutes to Garner State Park and a 30 minute gorgeous drive to Lost Maples. All the people we encountered in Leakey were incredibly friendly too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
We stayed here with our adult children and their spouses and our two year old grandson. We had a blast! Perfect location on the river! The kitchen is stocked with everything you need for cooking! Beautiful property…quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time here and it was great again
We had a great time. The place is great for all ages. We will Be booking it for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Senior Trip
We brought our son and a couple buddies for their senior trip and it was perfect. Enough room in the house and on the porch to gather for meals and play games. And they also had their own space in the bunkhouse to get away. The water was perfect, they swung from tree ropes nearby, played football in the water, fished and had a great time. Even though the water level was a little low to float, we had plenty water behind the house. We floated with Happy Hollow just a few minutes down the road and CB overall had a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

chad h.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and not maintained
River was great house was not Very old very hot Septic overflowing Too many issues to list Owner is just milking this place for all it’s worth without investing back into property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023