SPECTACULAR RANCH HOME ON A PRIVATE, WORKING EXOTIC ANIMAL RANCH
- House2500 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 16
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 1–3 nights
5 bedrooms, 1 air-conditioned sun-room, 2 baths, Sleeps up to 16
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or cable
- Parking
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Accessible
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisherKitchen, & Upstairs Hallway
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detectorUpstairs & Downstairs
Location Type
- DowntownDowntown Leakey is just 5 miles from Circle H Ranch. Many options of restaurants, shopping and bars are easily accessible from the ranch. If you want to head South, Concan is just 15 miles.
- MountainThis is the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY at its absolute finest!! Circle H Ranch has one of the highest lookout points atop one of our hiking trails, which is well worth the hike up. :)
- RuralCircle H Ranch is just 5 miles outside Leakey, TX. Far enough to feel remote but close enough to easily get to town for supplies.
- Waterfront
- RiverThe FRIO RIVER is just down the road from Circle H Ranch. You'll more than likely want to stay at the ranch and enjoy everything we have to offer, but the FRIO is a nice option for one afternoon.
- WaterfrontLodge is a short walk down to cool, refreshing natural spring pool. Private to lodge guests.
General
- Telephone
- Air ConditioningCentral AC
- HeatingCentral Heat
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace2 Electric Fireplaces
- Parking
- GarageCarport
- InternetFree Wi-Fi
- Towels Provided
- Fitness Room / EquipmentOutdoor Hiking Trails Swimming
- Wireless Internet
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorRefrigerator w/ icemaker
- StoveConvection Double Oven
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsPlease bring your own seasonings. Some seasonings may be left behind which you're welcome to use.
- Dishes & UtensilsFully stocked kitchen w/ dishes, serving pieces, utensils, etc.
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningAdditional table for extra seating is available in Great Room. Also, kitchen has table with seating.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- StereoPandora Radio in Cantina
- DVD Player
- Books
- Game RoomDarts Poker Table Craps Table Cornhole Horse Shoes Washers
- GamesCantina has cards, dice, darts, dominoes and cornhole.
- Music LibraryPandora in Cantina
Outside
- Lawn / GardenGorgeous, Huge Carpet Grass Yard
- Kayak / CanoeFlat Bottom Boat
- BoatFlat Bottom Boat for Fishing in Fishing Tank
- Beach Chairs
- Porch / VerandaSeveral Porches, Decks & Pergolas are at Lodge, BBQ Area, by Babbling Creek and at the POOL
- Deck / PatioThe Lodge Area is decked out with several options for relaxing both near the house and down by the pool.
- GolfConcan Golf Course and Utopia Golf Course are w/in a short drive of Circle H Ranch.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolSpring Fed Pool- A HEAVENLY OASIS!
Notes
- Historic house has central heat & air, 2 king beds, 2 full beds, 5 twin beds, 3 trundles, huge kitchen & living/dining area. All bedrooms upstairs except one full size bed downstairs. One full bath up & one full bath down. Grounds are 2 acres of carpet grass & oak trees, spring fed limestone swimming pool, shaded cabana, hammocks, horseshoe and washer pits, BBQ facilities, fire pit for bonfires, cantina.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets - To protect pets and our exotic wildlife, no pets.To protect pets and our exotic wildlife, no pets.
Parties/events allowed - Day Guests may enter ranch for $25 a person/day.Day Guests may enter ranch for $25 a person/day.
No smoking - Outside smoking and vaping is allowed.Outside smoking and vaping is allowed.
Max guests: 16
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Cancelled Bookings are Given FULL CREDIT to APPLY to a FUTURE BOOKING for 1 year from date of original reservation. A $100 RE-BOOKING FEE applies.
- AS AVAILABLE>>>Early Check-In at 12:00 PM and Late Check-Out at 2:00 PM can be ADDED for $125 each.
29 Reviews
Beautiful
Lovely home, fabulous surroundings, wonder people caring for this property!
Slice of Paradise!
We had such a wonderful time! John and Jen were so accommodating and the property is absolutely breath taking! There was plenty for everyone to do (ages 16-73 were with us). This is a MUST GO location! We will certainly be back!
So happy to hear y'all loved Circle H. We look forward to seeing you back. ;)
Great trip for family
Used this trip to get together with family and we had a great time. The property is beautiful. We spent time at the pool, in the cantina, hiking and just hanging out. It was awesome and we hope to make a return visit.
Family trip to frio
We had a great time. Enjoyed riding our mule ATV to see animals feeding. Adults enjoyed cantina and bbq patio area. Grand kids enjoyed playing games in the yard. It was a good family get together.
Thank you for the review . :) We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you back. :)
Best Vacation Ever!
Circle H Lodge is FABULOUS!! We absolutely loved the swimming hole and all of the various sitting/relaxation decks! We also very much enjoyed having enough bedrooms that permitted people with toddlers and those without to have privacy! The kitchen is surprisingly well-stocked, and the Cantina is so cute with a fun-for-all feel! The owners, John and Jen, are friendly and helpful! Many thanks to them for allowing us to enjoy their property! They're the best! We loved the house and property so much that before the first night was over, we began making plans to return next summer!!
Yay! We're so glad you loved Circle H Lodge!! We look forward to seeing you back next year. Take care!
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In an area of the Texas Hill Country noted for magnificent scenery, the lodge is located in a lovely, secluded valley on Circle H Ranch. The two-story lodge is completely renovated, has central heat and air-conditioning and provides many amenities. There is a large living and dining area. The five bedrooms plus upstairs sunroom are each uniquely decorated in western style and will sleeps 16 people. We can accommodate more people for an additional charge per person per night. Ask about our Guest House for Groups 15-30. For over 8 people.....each person is an additional $50 per night per person. An upstairs sunroom provides a comfortable place to relax while enjoying the beautiful, panoramic view.
The kitchen is well equipped as well as an outdoor barbeque and firepit are available.
Other Activities: Other activities in the area include hiking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, photography, golf, summer rodeos, tubing or floating the Frio River, antique shopping, retail boutique shops, motorcycle rides or car rides on 'The Three Sisters' (RR 335, RR 336, RR 337), nightly family-friendly dances at Garner State Park, helicopter rides over the river and through the hills out of Concan, local bars, and live music. In addition, the numerous migratory routes, which cross this area, provide almost limitless opportunities for bird watching.
Golf: Golfing is nearby at Concan and Utopia.
Property Manager
Jen Harwood
- Languages:
- english, spanish
About Jen Harwood
John and I are blessed to get to live on and be the caretakers of such a beautiful place. John's dad and mom first started coming to the area for vacation back in the 60's. They fell in love with the property Circle H Ranch sits on and decided to make it theirs. John started the business Circle H Ranch, Inc. shortly after graduating college and has successfully run an exotic animal breeding operation for over the last 20 years. The lodge was renovated and made available to guests back in the 80's. Over the years thousands of guests have come through and shared our little slice of heaven with us. We hope you too will get to come for a visit soon. Best Wishes, Jen and John
Jen Harwood purchased this House in 1977
Why Jen Harwood chose Leakey
Experience a one of a kind vacation at this exotic animal ranch. The lodge is nestled among the hills and perfect for the ultimate family vacation in the hill country. Why fight the crowds and noise at the river when you can have your very own secluded natural spring-fed pool that keeps a consistent water level year round. If you care to venture out to the river, it's only a 10 minute drive down the road.
What makes this House unique
Not only are you getting a great house with all the amenities, you also get to experience an exotic vacation right here in Texas. Your kids will love to see and learn about the many different species of exotic hoofstock that we have on the ranch. In addition, we have great hiking and glorious colors on our hills when the seasons change.