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Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide!

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A water park with a swimming pool, a water slide, and a red-roofed building.
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A river with rocks in the foreground and a forested cliff in the background.
A resort with multiple red-roofed buildings, a swimming pool, and a tennis court.
A patio area with a wooden table and bench, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and stone walls.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Mason, TX
  • Place, Mason County Courthouse
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Mason County Museum
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaquist House
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 37)

Lorenz House

1 Queen Futon

Lorenz House Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Riverside Cottage Main Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Riverside Cottage Upstairs

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Sunday House

1 King Bed

Sunday Loft

4 Double Beds

The 'Sixty-Eight'

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

The Bunkhouse

4 Single Beds

The Fish Camp

1 Double Futon and 2 Double Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

'68 Airstream Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Fishcamp Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lorenz House Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Resort/Pool Area Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Riverside Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sunday House Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Sunday Loft Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Mason

Located in Mason, this villa is on the waterfront. Mason County Museum and Seaquist House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Walking Labyrinth and Todd Mountain. Snorkelling and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mason County Courthouse - 24 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Fort Mason Historic Site - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Mason County Museum - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
  • M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Seaquist House - 24 min drive - 19.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide!?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! on 30 Oct 2026 start from £4,183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Sands Ranch River Resort - Private Pool, Tennis, Gym, 4-Story Water Slide! located?

This family-friendly Mason villa is located on the waterfront, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Llano River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Walking Labyrinth and Todd Mountain. Mason County Museum and Seaquist House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The river was great and so was the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing! Our group had a blast! The owner community great throughout the whole experience. Will definitely try to get back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was awesome, family and friends had a great time. Definitely a fun place to stay, very helpful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Red Sands Ranch is a super cool place! The location is peaceful, quiet and lush…the river, starry night sky, and fresh air are all very healing. Not to mention the pool, central gathering cabana and water slide! We celebrated a birthday get together here over a long weekend and couldn’t be more pleased. John was an excellent host and communicator - he’s thought of everything and just wants everyone to have a great, safe time while at the property. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing place. It’s a dude ranch all to yourself!!! Fantastic host and amazing facilities!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. So beautiful and so much to do. We had my bachelor party here and it was just incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. We had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a mid size group and had a great time! Really everything was extremely straightforward and the owner did a great job with basically every detail you need to know. Will definitely return! Property was clean and cabins were very cozy. Loved it :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun place to host a multi-generational gathering! Host was awesome and very responsive. So much to do and spots to have fun. Would DEFINITELY come back again. And try Tammy, the recommended chef — her food is AMAZING and super accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely retreat

Great facility. Tons to do. Super relaxing. Great for multiple families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Central texas paradise

Deep in the heart of texas, paradise awaits, just dont forget your swim trunks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Place

This is such a wonderful place. Great for all ages. Our grandchildren ages 1-20 had a fantastic time along with their parents!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Get together

We booked this resort for a getaway for a group of friends. All of us enjoyed the stay and the resort for the weekend. The privacy, amenities, the river and everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay. Plan to come back.

Great getaway. Something to do for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a very real, wild west experience in the heart of the beautiful Texas hill country, this is it! This property is remote, and beautifully framed by the rugged bluffs of the Llano River making it wonderfully quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the Texas scenery in the comfort of modern amenities and accommodations, not the least of which was the wildly popular pool and slide.It easily accommodated our family gathering of 19 ranging in age from 3 to 72. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

This is a great place for our big family to stay. Having the separate cabins allowed each family their only privacy but yet we were able to all be together and enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing

We did a company retreat here about 10 years ago and everyone loved it so we had to do it again. 10 years later and it is still amazing and out of all the places we have done retreats this one is everyone's favorite. The kids had an amazing time as there was so much to do. It was a wonderful get away for all our employees and their families from the daily grind. We look forward to many more trips here! The owner and his staff are just as amazing as the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family reunion was perfect. 12 adults and 17 grandkids 6 to 18

Great pool and slide great court and river. Suggest you plan to go eat in Mason during the hottest time of day. Individual cabins were comfortable.. great family pictures. In a beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape

The arrangements here let you spend time together and still have a place for each couple or family to retreat (to their own cabin). Perfect for mingling people of all ages. Our extended family loved it. Owner is very responsive and nice to deal with. Plenty to do, but also a nice place to relax and visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Adventure

All 32 of us had a wonderful experience!! We loved everything about Red Sands Resort!! So much to do, for everyone from 2 years old to me & everyone between!!! We loved it!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Western Adventure

Great venue for family togetherness. Need to like the outdoors to really appreciate this property. Liked the fact that it was just our family there, would have been difficult to share facilities. Would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2023
Glad you enjoyed the Ranch! Note that it’s always a private rental — no other guests will ever be there. JG
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TONS OF FUN!

We had an absolutely amazing time at Red Sands. The property is absolutely beautiful and you cannot ask for a better host that John Gilbert. He's overally accomodating, extremely personable, and incredibly nice. He even took time take us out flying, and definitely has regenerated my personal passion for aviation. Thanks again Red Sands!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Epic Oasis

We travelled out to Red Sands for a weekend getaway for 15 friends, and it was the perfect oasis in Texas. Between the activities, the pool and land to explore, we found epic adventures and idyllic places to unwind and connect with nature. John was a great host who communicated every step of the way and helped us ensure we were set from the moment we arrived to have an incredible time. Hope to return and slide again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We LOVED Red Sands Ranch!!!

We had the best week at Red Sands Ranch!! John is an exceptional host!!! Becky is wonderful and will do grocery and dinner runs so you don’t have to leave paradise!! Justin plays great live music and Eric was an awesome tennis pro!!! We will definitely be back!!!!!! Thank you, John, for sharing a piece of heaven with us!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect group getaway

We had such a blast! The property is so well maintained, the landscaping blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the area. Pool was perfectly maintained throughout our stay. Tennis court is professionally lit and maintained and there are 2 great areas in the river to sit in the water and hang all day. Cabins are rustic-chic, very clean and well appointed. All in all it is a luxury rustic experience. Would definitely recommend to any group. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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