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Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Uvalde, TX
  • Place, Frio River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Frio Bat Cave
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Garner State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs

If you`re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big city Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs is the perfect destination; 15 acres of beautiful property nestled along the banks of the Dry Frio. Don`t let the name `Dry` fool you, though. There is a swimming hole just steps away. The property offers a swimming pool, hiking trails, a large fire pit, volleyball net, outdoor pavilion, tire swings, horse shoes, soccer goals and large shade trees for enjoying nature. In the evening watch the sun set while the deer graze in the field.
Rio Vista offers 3 bedrooms; 1 king, 1 Queen & 2 Bunkbeds and 2 full bathrooms. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a full size refrigerator, range top oven, microwave, dishwasher and coffee pot. It has a living room with two couches and two chairs. The dining area has a large dining table for 6.
The home has central air & heat, washer & dryer and a smart tv.

Rio Vista is far enough from the noise of the main river to experience a peaceful retreat, but just minutes from Concan and its quaint restaurants, quirky shops or to float the Frio.
No Pets
No Parking or Driving on grass
No ATV`s or Off Road Vehicles
Pavilion Kitchen can only be used if approved by management
NO PARTIES
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Pets No Parking or Driving on grass No ATV`s or Off Road Vehicles Pavilion Kitchen can only be used if approved by management NO PARTIES

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2631820vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Uvalde

Located in Uvalde, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garner State Park and Frio River. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Uvalde, TX

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 15 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 21 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club - 21 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Frio Bat Cave - 22 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Garner State Park - 23 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neal's Dining Room - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hippie Chic's River Shack - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Joe Jimmys - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hippies, Gypsies & Hops - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Las Colinas De Concan Mexican - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Concan Golf Course and Country Club and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club. Frio Bat Cave and Frio River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great overall stay

It was a great location , peaceful and quite will definitely book again in the near future .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Was ok for what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Beautiful and peaceful area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, Quiet, Roomy, Fun.

I enjoy the peace and quiet. Secluded, but close enough to Garner State Park. Kids enjoyed playing soccer. Plenty of room inside. It was nice having the entire place to ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

The house we stayed in was perfect for all 5 of us. There is just no water in the Frio River to float so loved that this place had a swimming pool. My granddaughters loved the tire swing. We played games in the evening and sat on the porch at night to look up at the stars. This is a great place to bring your family for a get away and enjoy relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chaise S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Rio vista

The location and swimming hole were awesome!!!! Super quiet, very peaceful! Bbq pits weren’t the cleanest and half way falling apart, or had no grates.Beds were as expected for a rental, had an outlet that was in the living room with a broken cover. Electric hazard for children. Dishes were put up but dirty, had to wash before we used them. Overall would come back just for location and swimming hole.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We were looking for a place to spend time with our son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren. This was perfect for us. The floorplan was perfect: separate bedroom for mom and dad, bunkroom with four bunks and bathroom on one end of the house, master suite for grandparents on the other end of the house. Beautiful deck overlooking the river. Soccer field and equipment, tether ball courts, horseshoe pits, fire pit--so many ways for an active family like ours to spend time together. Dena was a terrific hostess. Communication was immediate and accurate. We will definitely consider utilizing this property again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good option for near Garner

We stayed here for access to Garner. The location was amazing, the back porch was a dream, and the accommodations were good. Only cons we found: 1)Finding this particular house in the complex at night when we arrived was difficult. Would advise a little hand drawn map or something on the arrival instructions since this one is down a path and hard to see. 2)Parking seems limited. The only place to park for this unit is by the bunkhouses, which were empty while we were there but had someone been in them that drove I think this would have been an issue. 3)If you are taller than about 5ft you will have to squat to shower. My brother and I are 5'5" and 5'510" each and the shower head was below our faces, my poor 6'8" husband REALLY struggled since the shower stall was also compact width/length wise. Overall enjoyed our stay. Would probably try the log cabin looking unit next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Hi Laura, Thanks for the feedback. I’ve since started sending out a map and we also put lights in each sign. We have LOTS of parking. The bunkhouses are only used if you rent the entire retreat. We have a large area for parking. Again, we appreciate all feedback as it helps us better serve our guest. We want you to thoroughly enjoy your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajatha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Experience Hill Country at its best

We loved loved the location. Waking up to the sight of mountains, tranquil river and birds chirping from the hundreds of trees - we had a wonderful stay at Lightining Bug Springs. We stayed in the Rio Vista cabin in the spring season and it was rustic, cute, comfortable and has superb views of hills & river. The kids loved to play on the deck, climb trees, eat meals, paint rocks, collect wildflowers and splash in the river below - it was an amazing experience for everyone. When we were driving to the cabin, we thought its too remote and were skeptical, but once we entered the property, we saw the beauty of this place. Also, its one of the rare places in Concan/Uvalde where the owners provide you with linens and towels and kitchenware. The owner Dena was very responsive and also accommodated our change of plans last minute. We had a leisurely trip which is exactly wat we needed to escape the busy city life. We spent a day at Garner State park (really lovely during spring with fresh water in the Frio river and colorful wildflowers bursting everywhere), went for Frio Bat Cave tour and saw millions of bat zooming out at dusk, drove through misty hills to Lost Maples natural park and explored small town Concan with country music and cute cafes. This was one of the best places we have stayed in, little expensive given the remote location but totally worth it! Hope to come back in the Fall season.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

It was a private, peaceful,relaxing, and family friendly, Awesome experience, adventurous with activities for all ages. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great place to get away
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Juan. We enjoyed hosting you. We hope you will visit Lightning Bug again one day.

About the host

Hosted by Dena Krailo

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Hi, we are Mike & Dena Krailo

Lightning Bug Springs holds a very special place in our hearts as we watched our children grow up here, splashing in the river, dancing the night away under the pavilion or playing games with all of their friends in the bunkhouse. Our children are grown but the memories last forever.

When we were given the opportunity to manage Lightning Bug we were beyond excited. We want to watch other families make memories here too.

We hope you love Lightning Bug Springs as much as we do and will continue to come back year after year.
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