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Booking for Fall 2017
| Sleeps | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 2,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | lodge |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 4 nights |
Overview
4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 12 to 14
Luxurious ranch lodge awaits you and your Perfect for a family get together, girls or guy retreat, or even a Romantic Weekend. The Ranch is also great for holding an special events or a small wedding. The grounds and lodge have hosted numerous couples, small get togethers, and reunions.
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. The ranch now has fiber internet making it rhe perfect place for a corporate retreat.
In the spring, wildflowers abound. In the summer you can cool down in one of the largest springs chutes 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.
This is an actively managed wildlife ranch. We seldom mow the main field that surrounds the skeet range as it abounds in wildflowers and is a sanctuary for horn toads and small ground birds. So bring apprioriate footwear and clothing.
Watch the sunset from the 10' wide 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 and our WI-FI is believe are not high speed fiber!
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 also have a small bermed pistol range.
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.
About The Owner
We live in the Hill Country on Lake Travis and in Kerrville and love going out to our ranch. We hope your family and freinds will enjoy the Ranch as much as our family has for many years.
Melinda and Eileen
Why The Owner chose Hill Country
This property has been in the family for nearly 40 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, training events when you want to do your own thing and not be bothered by anyone.
What makes this lodge unique
The 'Goodnight Loving' spring flows at over 400 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.
Guestbook comments from the manager
Map
1 hour 45 minutes from Austin 50 minutes to Fredricksburg 20 minutes Mason. 2 1/2 hours from Austin Berstrum International Airport. 400 yards to entrance of Nature Conservacy's Eckert Bat Cave. Located on 'the loop' a scenic drive especially durning wild flower season. Great bird watching and game viewing down on the James River. A beautiful 35 minute drive to the Hill Top Cafe. Milky Way Stars deep in the heart of Texas. Full skeet range and pistol plus rifle range.
Amenities
Mason Lodge Accommodation and Amenities
- lodge
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2200 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 12
- pets considered ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only ...
- Rural
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning ...
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Ducted Heating
- Fireplace ...
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Laundry Soap
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Area
- Living Room ...
- Mobile Phone ...
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
- Split-System Air Conditioning
- Telephone
- Thermos Bottle
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Water Cooler
- Wood Fireplace ...
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Grinder
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Lobster Pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Stove
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
-
Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 3 - Outdoor Shower
- 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
- Books
- Books for Adults
- Foosball
- Game Room
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Pool Table
- Radio
- Stereo
- Barbecue
- Binoculars
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Porch / Veranda
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
- caves
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- snorkeling
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(39 traveler reviews)
Couldn't have been better
This place is truly an oasis in the Texas Hill Country. I couldn't have asked for a better place to host a bachelor party. Perfect location for a weekend getaway with the guys. Beautiful property, beautiful house, gun ranges. I highly recommend this place!
Great time once again at the Bar None Ranch
This was our third trip to the ranch and it never disappoints!
Perfect house and location. Very scenic and beautiful part of Texas.
Remote location that lets you get away from the city or just stress of life. Amazing hill country views, wildlife and stars. Home is very comfortable with all the amenities you could ask for. Plenty of room to roam and adventure on the property and the skeet shooting facility is top notch. Great stay and hoping to host another group here again.
Unbelievable place
Myself and 7 friends had a bachelor party here. It consisted of having a few beers, shooting skeet, shooting pistols, shooting rifles, having a few more beers, and playing a few board games at night. This place was phenomenal. The scenery was gorgeous and the ability to just roam around in the country brought back memories from when I was a child. The stars at night were big and bright (sorry). But seriously, you cant see the stars like that in the city. Overall, fantastic vacation, and every single one of us loved it and we are already trying to figure out when we can go back. Thanks to everybody at Bar None Ranch and we appreciate your hospitality.
Hill country in October
Perfect getaway. The drive to the property was amazing, longhorns, cattle, deer, snakes, sheep, river crossings, cliffs, and beautiful scenery. The property was more beautiful than the photos and description could ever portray. We enjoyed the disconnect from society with the availability of high speed internet. Interior of the ranch home was well maintained. I would make a minor suggestion of putting screens on the windows so they can be opened at night and allow the fresh air into the home without the bugs. The BBQ area, fire places, and fire rings were excellent hang out spots. The full wrap around porch and pavilion provided shade from the afternoon heat. The Star S property surrounding had several different African species that could be seen from the front porch of the Bar None; Gemsbok, aoudad, scimitar, as well as axis and white tail deer. The skeet shooting range provided an excellent opportunity for friendly competition. The river was an excellent hang out spot and discovering the cold springs was an added bonus. We also enjoyed the scenic drives to Old Yeller's statue in Mason, the Eckert bat cave, and Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg. We will definitely try to make this a yearly visit and we have already shared our experiences with friends/family who would like to visit as well. Thanks Tim and family for allowing us to share your beautiful property. Prosit!
Amazing!
What a wonderful place; quiet and peaceful, with the indescribable, fierce beauty of the Texas Hill Country. My group of ten all had a terrific time watching the hummingbirds, whitetail deer, rabbits, painted buntings and other songbirds, as well as axis deer, roan and sable antelope, and nubian ibex across the high game fences. I even jumped up a kit fox down at the river! The house had everything we needed to fix our meals; although we didn't use the smoker, grill, or fire pit, it was nice to have those available. We did use both the pistol and rifle ranges, but never got around to shooting skeet because we spent so much time down at the river--such a gem! I had honestly never heard of the James River before I booked this place, sad to say, but now its beauty is forever burned in my memory. The spring down at the river was used as a stop on the Goodnight-Loving cattle drive trail in the late 1870's--incredible to contemplate! We loved our stay here, and WILL be back. A big thanks to Tim and his family for making the property available, and for making the experience so wonderful!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Property Damage Protection | $59 |
| Late Checkout | $50 |
| Tax Rate | 7.25% |
Special event rates upon request
Manager's Cancellation Policy
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