Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Magical Place

Guest: Laura (Boerne)
Date of Stay: 10/13/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

We had a retreat there with many people from out of town. The place is magical and the owners are the greatest people. Everyone was so impressed with the accommodations. We will be back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Charming and Fun Hill Country Escape! Would highly recommend to ANYONE!

Guest: Elizabeth (SA,TX)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 11/03/11

I had the pleasure of staying at Poco Loco 2 weekends in a row. After going up to the ranch for a weekend retreat with high school student leaders, I just HAD to see if it was available for a reunion gathering planned for the next weekend. Perfect for small gatherings or large family reunions, Poco Loco was exactly what I had been looking for in my vacation property search. Everything was clean and in order. The rustic charm balanced with updated touches was perfect. The game room was everyone's favorite gathering space and there were plenty of comfortable sleeping spaces for everyone. The river was high, despite the drought, and a fun place to relax in. The on site river access set the property apart from other local rentals. I look forward to booking my next retreat or reunion weekend at Poco Loco! Thank you!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Best Place Ever

Guest: Weekend Warriors (Helotes, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/18/11

The PLR is a fantastic place to bring your family for a vacation. We have 2 young children and they absolutely loved it. The sleep quarters are enormous with plenty of space. The ranch itself has so many things to do. My children really enjoyed the pool by the guesthouse. We also made multiple trips down the guadalupe river there prior while the water was up. The kids love to just roam the ranching searching for the caves. We had the most fantastic BBQ there on Sunday allowing the kids to run around the front yard. Also, my little girl first learned to ride her bike on their great road they have to the entrance that you can block off. We have been out a few times now with friends and just absolutely love it. Kayaking, fishings, cave hunting, BBQ and just swimming at the pool. The PLR is truly a piece of heaven. We will be back every year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

False advertising, multiple problems with the property and broken promises

Guest: Angie (Bryan, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

Women's Retreat, June 23-26, 2011 Here is a listing of the problems that we encountered: 1. A/C in main house (throughout) was not working - the kitchen was a sauna! We complained immediately and was told that help was on the way. This was on Thursday afternoon. It was SATURDAY NIGHT before they finally brought temporary cooling units to the house. 2. roaches in main house master bath 3. blown breaker in main house master bath on last morning 4. natural gas smell in guest house 5. slippery bath tub in guest house 6. no place for daily trash dump 7. poor water presser/clogged shower head in guest house 8. sliding door in guest house increasingly hard to open/close throughout the weekend 9. outside plugs at guest house don't work 10. the main gate was more like a revolving door that never closed - constant traffic and it was never closed between cars. It was a little unnerving for a group of women to be that far removed from town and not have the security of having the gate closed at all times. 11 .Mold in bathtub in the main house. 12. Advertised CAVES were actually just small holes in the ground - inaccessible. 13. River access is more than 1 mile from the main house and almost inaccessible by vehicle b/c of the road conditions. 14. Washer/dryer are OUTSIDE in the garage (100 feet from the main house) and are in serious need of REPLACEMENT! Because of the numerous problems our group encountered, the property manager offered us a FREE return trip - all we had to pay was the cleaning fee. We gladly accepted and determined that October 20-24, 2011 would be perfect. I repeatedly asked for a new contract for the return dates and was told over and over again that it was in the works, but no to worry because we were on the calendar. On October 04, 2011, I received an email from the property manager indicating that we would need to reschedule because her brother-in-law had already promised the ranch to another group. I believe that a PAYING customer took our weekend, and although I understand the concept of making a living, I don't believe that you renig on a deal in the process. We are confident that the property manager will always have a better deal on the table and therefore we'll never see our FREE weekend.

Owner response:As the owners of the Poco Loco Ranch, our family would like to thank our many guests for their positive reviews of the Poco Loco Ranch. your reviews have given many others the opportunity to experience our unique experience while visiting the Texas Hill Country. This group had suffered a loss, and because of the sad personal events in their lives they described, we offered them a special discount. From the moment they arrived the complaint began, but we worked diligently to please them. nothing seemed adequate. (Interestingly, even after their negative review, they wanted to return for a second stay.) Our ranch is a family ranch. We are delighted to offer it to our many wonderful guests. We take pleasure knowing that others are enjoying our beautiful Poco Loco. Every penny that we derive (and then some) is spent on improving its comforts. We are not a typical property. First, our family's personal retreat included complete access to our 250 acres of hill country property loaded with deer and other wildlife and filled with canyons and fun places to explore. Second, included is the use of tubes for a leisurely 30 to 45 minute ride down the meandering Guadalupe River (which runs through our property) to a nearby bridge, for the 1 mile drive (or hike) back to the main house on a paved road. Third, guests love lying on the lawn (away from the city lights). Gazing at and counting the millions of bright and shooting stars is an awe inspiring experience. Fourth, frequent comments are about our new, large pool and separate hot tub (with a full sized spinning windmill overlooking it), that we and our guests enjoy. Fifth is our new, neat 20 ft long shuffleboard. Nearby Boerne offers activities (weekend fairs and fine dining) and Fredericksburg and Kerrville offer even more. Many enjoy, of course, San Antonio and its many, many attractions. Our sincere apology that we were not able to make this experience as special as the others mentioned in the many positive reviews about the ranch. If we could sum up the most popular comments we receive, they would be that of an "amazing" and "magical" experience. Considering all that we provide, the Poco Loco Ranch offers a fabulous value if you want something unique and want to enjoy the beauty of the Texas Hill Country and more.

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This is an absolutely beautiful piece of property!

Guest: David & Stacy (Heath, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/31/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

We rented Poco Loco with a group of friends for a week. In total, there were 8 adults and 7 kids under the age of 5. Between the river, pool, horseshoes, washers, shuffle board, evening rides to see the sunset; there was something for everyone. Most of our evenings consisted of sitting underneath the large oak trees with an ice cold beverage listening to music and relaxing after fun filled day. For those that love seeing wild life, there are white tail, axis, turkey and roadrunners everywhere! We look forward to staying at the ranch again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing

Guest: Rich (Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 11/23/11

the property was breathtaking, clean and peacful. we saw lots of deer, i think white tale and axis. we drove to the back of the property and floated the Guadeloupe river down to the nearest bridge on intertubes at least once each day we were there. The Ranch is a great place for gathering, we went a bunch of friends, but i could see having a family reunion there. the game room was amazing, the pool is brand new. we played bocci ball and Crocket in the yard. we had a blast!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Poco Loco - Amazing Place

Guest: Poco Loco (Washington D.C.)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 12/16/11

I had our wedding reception party on May 05, 2011 for a crowd of approximately 100 people. The weather was hot, but our accommodations were perfect. From the time that I booked the Poco Loco until the time that I checked out the owners were always on top of things and helped with everything. I rented a tent for the dinner, table, chairs, margarita machines, kiddy jump jumps, and porta johns for our party. I was delayed in making it during the scheduled time of arrival for the rented items, so the owner phoned me and explained they would handle the drop off of the items and setup of the tent. I was put at ease with their assistance as I was traveling from Washington D.C. and our stress level for having the party setup was well above average. Communication from the owners and timely completion of having the party items setup as we made our way to the Poco Loco was much more than anticipated. Once we arrived we were greeted and provided new tubes for floating the river and towels for the pool and showers. The Poco Loco was amazing; it’s positioned overlooking the beautiful rolling country hills. The Guadalupe River was approximately half mile trip by country road and trucks in which we all (100 or so of us) made it to float several times. The house setup was perfect; each room had an adequate A/C unit which was needed since the temperatures during the time were just hitting above the 100 degree mark. The kitchen was adequate and was capable of handling the party’s lunch setup and side dishes since we had the main course of bar-b-que catered. The pool constructed in a huge circle with a bench that spans more than 75% around the pool with a jacuzzi above made it the prime meeting place for most of the party as the margarita machine spun next to the guest house. The game room was a perfect key to the party that we didn’t anticipate that kept the kids busy and made the party be spread around the ranch without the overcrowded feeling. I can’t say enough good things about our journey to the area, the owners, and the amount of assistance we had as our party was a success. If you are considering this place for a party or just a weekend getaway in the country then look no further, the Poco Loco is the place. With plenty of parking, 2 houses with a huge party room that has every game, and located in a beautiful area with everything you need for a good time. After the party was over and a success we confirmed that we made the right choice.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The best weekend of my life!!!

Guest: Rachel (San Antonio TX)
Date of Stay: 03/30/11 Review Submitted: 04/11/11

We recently rented this property for 4 days, and could not have been more pleased! Lana, the owner, was absolutley wonderful and made everything just perfect for us! We had our rehearsal dinner at the ranch, and after it was all said and done, we wished we would have also held the wedding here. The property is beautiful with its large shade trees and charming characteristics. This is the perfect vaction retreat for anyone, a small family weekend getaway to a beautiful hill country wedding. I will most definitely be spending more time at the Poco Loco Ranch!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Home away from home retreat!

Guest: BW (Gerogetown, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/11/10

We recently stayed at Poco Loco and had our youngest son's reahersal dinner there. The grounds are so beautiful,filled with hugh trees, green lush grass and a beautiful ranch house. The home is so roomy and filled with everything you will need for a delightful retreat away from home. The owners are the most wonderful people. I've never had a landlord be so kind to make sure we had everything we needed to make our occassion as special as it could possible be. Although we weren't able to enjoy the pool, it is beautiful and would be a fun place for family and friends. Try this property out, you won't be disappointed. There is something here for everyone!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great for our Girls Getaway!

Guest: Maggie (Boerne, Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

This was the perfect place for our girls getaway! There was plenty of room and something to do for everyone! The pool is gorgeous- both during the day and at night. We loved that it was so close to Boerne...it's easy to run in if you forget anything. The pictures shown are great, but they don't do it justice- the place is beautiful!! The owners were so friendly and went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back for our annual girls vacation and now our family would like to do the family reunion there as well! I reccomend this ranch for not only a girls trip, but for any family vacation as well. There is truly something to do for everyone!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Wonderful family vacation

Guest: sherry (lampasas)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/10

Perfect vacation rental...We're already planning next year's trip. The pool was great and the game room brought out everyones competive side. We enjoyed floating the river, bbq and making smores. It was nice to finally be able to stay at a place that offered some many things and so much space for a group of 15. The owner's are wonderful and went out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

A Great Family Vacation!

Guest: S. (Midland, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

Our entire family (four couples, children and dogs) stayed at the Ranch for a week during the summer and had a marvelous time. Our hosts were friendly and accommodating and delivered everything they promised. We had a few issues during the week that were all of our own making, but our hosts immediately solved each one for us. The setting at the Ranch is absolutely gorgeous and the facilities were everything we expected. We particularly enjoyed the swimming pool and the incredible game room. The river is only a very short distance across a pasture from the house and we had a great time floating/tubing. We will definitely return to the Poco Loco Ranch.

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Great family get-away

Guest: Brittany (Kerrville, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/09/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

We had a family reunion out at Poco Loco. Everything was better than described in the listing. We had endless hours of fun at the pool, river, in the gameroom (bring AC units during summer), and sitting around outside. There are so many things for people to do inside and outside. We had some trouble with the outside lighting, but the owner was quick to remedy the situation when we left. Overall the owner was incredibly helpful and went out of her way to improve our stay. This is a great place to get away from the city-life and noise but still just a short drive to town if you need an extra bag of ice.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Carl and Nancy (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/10/09

This was such great fun! We renewed our vows for our 30th wedding anniversary here with family and friends. There was so much to do and see. We've got to go back! Tree lighting at night was fantastic!! The river was perfect. Hayride was great fun. And everyone enjoyed the game house and all the outdoor sitting areas. Very gracious hosts - we give it a 10!

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Hill Country Paradise

Guest: SammyJ (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

The ranch is a perfect getaway from the city. It has wonderful charm and is a great place to spread out. There are plenty of fun things to do and all sorts of places to relax. Can't think of a better place in state to spend a vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.