The Beautiful Hill Country Lodge James River Wildflower Season 2013!
- Minimum stay:2-3 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Luxurious ranch lodge awaits you and your friends!
Perfect for a family get together, girls or guy retreat, or even a Romantic Weekend. The Ranch is also great for holding an special event, Wedding, a corporate retreat or corporate training program.
Located on 165 acres of Texas Hill Country remoteness and sliced through by the James River, the Bar None River Ranch appeals to the outdoor enthusiast who desires privacy. The ranch is located in southern Mason County in the Hill Country, outside of the historic small towns of Mason and Fredericksburg. The James River runs through the middle of the property.
In the spring, wildflowers abound. In the summer you can cool down in one of the largest springs in the hill country. In the fall just enjoy the crystal clear star filled skies. In the winter the outdoor fireplace will keep you toasty warm. We are only a few hundred yards away from the Eckert Bat Cave one of the true wonders of the Texas Hill Country.
Watch the sunset from the 360 degree wrap around porch or one of the private picnic tables overlooking the river.
There is a nice pavillion that is great to hold an outdoor classroom.
There is a full skeet range with a high and low houses equipped to throw clay targets. Plus a full rifle range out to 700 yards. We have just added a pistol range. We also offer a deluxe weekend for up to 8 people all inclusive to get your Concealed Handgun License Class.
The James River has several small pools were bass and perch can be caught and released.
Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country the place is just across the James River from the Nature Conservacy's Eckert Bat Cave. The gate is a waist high rock with a cattle gate painted like a Texas Flag. The gate is locate about 100 feet past the rock corral going away from the river on the south side away from Mason. The property is about 50 minutes outside of Fredricksberg and 20 minutes outside of Mason.
Property Type
- 2 story
- Lodge
- 2200 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Events Allowed
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 1
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 2
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 3
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 4
- 1 queen
- Bedroom 5
- 5 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Loft
- 5 Twins Beds up in loft. Plus a futon pad is available
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 3
- Outdoor Shower
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Games
- Books For Adults
- Books
- Stereo
- Pool Table
- Game Room
- Radio
- Foosball
- Games For Kids
Theme
- Romantic
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
Attractions
- Caves
- Library
- Live Theater
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Winery Tours
Car
- Necessary
Leisure Activities
- Photography
- Antiquing
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Bird Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Walking
local services and businesses
- Hospital
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
Location Type
- Rural
- Water View
- Waterfront
- River
- Town
sports and adventure activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hunting Big Game
- Golf
- Hunting Small Game
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Mountain Biking
- Fly Fishing
- Hunting
- Snorkeling
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining Area
forms of payment
- Accept Credit Card
General
- Air Conditioning
- Laundry Soap
- Ceiling Fans
- Parking Off Street
- Fireplace
- Clothes Dryer
- Living Area
- Firewood
- Split-System Air Conditioning
- Towels Provided
- Toilet Paper
- Linens Provided
- Telephone
- Parking
- Basic Soaps
- Heating
- Water Cooler
- Mobile Phone
- Living Room
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Washing Machine
- Ducted Heating
- Thermos Bottle
Kitchen
- Grill
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Coffee Maker
- Stove
- Oven
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Lobster Pot
- 4 Ring Stove
- Ice Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Grinder
- Stove
Outside
- Walkway To Water
- Barbecue
- Binoculars
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Wood Deck
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
Payment Type
- Mastercard
- Visa
Reviews
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Thank You
Guest comment entered by ownerThank You
- Guest Susan
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 12/29/12
Thank you for opening your beautiful home for a holiday retreat! We saw lots of deer, hunted for arrowheads, walked the perimeter of the property, explored the river and found the spring and beautiful pools. Our doggie learned that you cannont stand on the lilly pads :) We hope to return this next year during the summer months!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Best Friends Giving Ever
Guest comment entered by ownerBest Friends Giving Ever
- Guest Ben
- Date of stay 11/18/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
Thanks for the great weekend! Bar None -always in my heart. I feel as though i've found my "true self" love always with much grattitude. Had the best friendgiving ever. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place. Bar None really helped me tap into the "frontier masculinity" deep inside me.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Boys time of their lives
Guest comment entered by ownerBoys time of their lives
- Guest Rich, Paula, Jacob and Joey
- Date of stay 10/29/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
Where do i start? Thank you!! We all had a GREAT time here at the Bar None Ranch. The boys loved having a fire and sleeping in front of it. THEY HAD THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great weekend
Guest comment entered by ownerGreat weekend
- Guest Jim, Madeline, Charlie and Gail
- Date of stay 10/14/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
This was a wonderful review from so folks. That was so long will have to shorten. Hope to come back, Thanks again. Dad really enjoyed your shooting ranch, we feed the birds. If you are ever in East Texas look us up.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Garden Bible Study
Guest comment entered by ownerGarden Bible Study
- Guest Sheri, Lori, Kelly, Diane,
- Date of stay 10/07/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
What an amazing place. We had a wonderful time. I have heard about the place for years. It is truly everything that they have said and more.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Ethan R's Weekend
Guest comment entered by ownerEthan R's Weekend
- Guest Ethan, Phil, Hon, Cris, Jeremy, L, Carrie, P, E, D
- Date of stay 09/23/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
Had a great time. House worked perfectly, especially the porch and outdoor fireplace. Many a s'more was consumed. Well-stocked kithen was really appreciated.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Sons 2nd Birthday
Guest comment entered by ownerSons 2nd Birthday
- Guest Danielle, Jeffre, Jayson, Dana, DeAnna, etc..
- Date of stay 09/16/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
My son's 2nd Birthday was amazing. He had so much fun opening presents on the deck and riding his new tricycle around the yard. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. We'll definitely consider doing his next birthay here! Thank you for letting us stay in this beautiful hous. :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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2nd Annual Girls Week
Guest comment entered by owner2nd Annual Girls Week
- Guest The Girls Becky,Fran, Laurie, and Leslie
- Date of stay 08/25/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
Has been fabulous! We relaxed, read,hiked,cooled off at the springs, ate good food and laughed. We plan on returning next summer.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wonderful Time
Guest comment entered by ownerWonderful Time
- Guest Guest from Flower Mound Texas
- Date of stay 08/19/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
Thank you for sharing your home with us! We had a wonderful time exploring and also got to visit the Bat Cave. The kids are almost in tears over us leaving, so we will definitely have to return!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Quality Time
Guest comment entered by ownerQuality Time
- Guest David, Linda, Lou, Kristie, Todd, Nathan, Rebekah
- Date of stay 06/04/12
- Review Submitted 12/19/12
What a wonderful week we have had - spending quaity time with family in a beautiful setting. We hike, watch the deer, went to the spring several times and got to see the bats.(Eckerd Bar Cave) We palyed lots of games and threw washers. The week has just gone by to quickly. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ranch!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$325 | |||||
| Regular Season May 6 - May 24 2 night min stay |
$325 | $395 Fri, Sat |
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| Memorial Day May 25 - May 27 3 night min stay |
$475 | |||||
| Regular Season May 28 - Jul 3 2 night min stay |
$325 | $395 Fri, Sat |
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| 4th of July Jul 4 - Jul 7 2 night min stay |
$475 | |||||
| Regular Season Jul 8 - Aug 29 2 night min stay |
$345 | $395 Fri, Sat |
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| Labor Day Aug 30 - Sep 2 3 night min stay |
$475 | |||||
| Regular Season Sep 3 - Dec 19 2 night min stay |
$325 | $395 Fri, Sat |
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| Christmas New Year High Season Dec 20 - Jan 5 3 night min stay |
$595 | |||||
| Regular Season Jan 6 - Feb 28 2 night min stay |
$325 | $395 Fri, Sat |
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| Wildflower and Spring Break Mar 1 - May 5 2 night min stay |
$325 | $395 Fri, Sat |
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Additional information about rental rates
Special event rates upon request
Deposit at time of booking. Full payment 28 days prior to arrival.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
State and Local Sales Tax 7.25%
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1978
About the owner: We live in the Hill Country on Lake Travis and love going out to our ranch. We hope your family will enjoy it as much.
Why the Owner Chose Mason:
This property has been in the family for 35 years. The lodge was built for family reunions and family enjoyment in 2003. It is very nice for quite weekends, family/friends get together, corporate retreats, when you want to do your own thing and not be bothered by outsiders.
The Unique Benefits at this Lodge:
A spring flowing at over 300 gallons a minute has cut a chute through the limestone for some 100 yards and makes the perfect place to cool down in the summer even on the hottest of days. Picnic benches over look the James River the perfect place to watch the sunset and Texas stars like no other place. Full Skeet Range
In the summer time it is a one minute drive to the Eckert Bat Cave to watch the nightly emergence.
Just a two minute drive puts you in Salt Branch were 'Old Yeller' fought the herd of hogs in Fred Gipsons 'Old yeller'
There is virtually no light pollution and the stars are spectacular on a clear night down at the river.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 512 496 1348
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - Bar None Ranch Training Site
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Bar None Ranch wrap around porch lit up at night. Great Place!
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Outside fireplace with bluebonnets in April.
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Living room with inside fireplace
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Master Bedroom with view
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Living Room during corporate event plenty of room for lots of friends and family
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Bedroom 1 -3 are the same size different decorations. Nice queen size bed.
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Bar B Que Cooking Area smoker and pit.
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Family Fun!! Front Yard Touch Football
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Corporate Event a great dinner you can set 8 picnic tables that sit 50 plus!
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Wildlife is abundant deer, turkey, dove, are seen every day!
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Kids rock hopping in James River
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Pistol Range.
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Exterior Spring Bluebonnet Time in the back yard.
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Bar Area awaits you.
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Upstairs Loft with full size pool table and foozball table.
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Master Bathroom with claw foot tub and copper sink.
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Kitchen Area oven, microwave, copper sink, refrigerator, coffe pot, dishwasher
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New Years Fireworks out by the Skeet Range.
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Skeet Shooting Low House
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Corporate Training Event out at the Pavilion
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House and Bar B Que area
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James River Crystal Clear Water
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Bar B que cooking area during Spring Flower Season. Pets are allowed ask
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Amish Rocking Chairs Await you.
+1 512 496 1348