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Mountain View Cabin Near Lost Maples & Garner Parks, Utopia and the Frio River

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a cushioned bench, and a view of a brick building and trees.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a wardrobe, and a rustic wall decoration.
A cozy wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a leather sofa, and a Texas-themed wall decoration.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.
A rustic wooden room with a blue desk, a Texas Rodeo sign, and a bathtub.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Vanderpool, TX
  • Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Frio River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bushong Mountain Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Vanderpool

Located in Vanderpool, this cabin is in a rural area. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lost Maples State Natural Area and East Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Vanderpool, TX

What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 10 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Frio River - 12 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Bushong Mountain Park - 14 min drive - 21.8 km
  • East Trail - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Garner State Park - 26 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maples Winery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Cabin Near Lost Maples & Garner Parks, Utopia and the Frio River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain View Cabin Near Lost Maples & Garner Parks, Utopia and the Frio River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain View Cabin Near Lost Maples & Garner Parks, Utopia and the Frio River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain View Cabin Near Lost Maples & Garner Parks, Utopia and the Frio River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain View Cabin Near Lost Maples & Garner Parks, Utopia and the Frio River located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lost Maples State Natural Area, East Trail and West Trail. Bushong Mountain Park is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

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. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best stay ever. Our hosts simply anticipated everything and we had such a blessed experience. Thank you for the opportunity to share your restful, beautiful space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We are so very happy that you had the best stay ever and loved having you as our guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved

We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review Melissa! We are beyond pleased that your loved your stay at The Lodges at Lost Maples as much as we loved having you. Please keep us in mind next time you are planning a getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and cute! Loved the backporch while laying on the porch swing. So relaxing! Banana bread was a great touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review! We appreciate you taking time to let us know how your stay went and what you liked most. We also appreciate you leaving the cabin in great shape and hope to be able to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin to get away from it all.

Great little cabin, one bedroom and a big futon, just enough of everything. Nice location, porch front and back and a large outdoor area with seats, firepit and hamock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review and letting others know what you liked most about the Firefly. Please keep us in mind next time you are planning a getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing quiet weekebd

We loved the cabin & it was a perfect getaway. Great star gazing! We plan to be back in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review Rachel! We are overjoyed that you loved the cabin and look forward to having you and your family stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Quiet Get Away

My family enjoyed gazing at the stars and sitting around a campfire with our friends who stayed in a cabin next door. We have now stayed in this adorable cabin twice and I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2021
Thank you for your 5 star review Rachel! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay both times and appreciate you recommendation. Please continue to think of us when you are ready for your next get away :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

This was a great weekend get away. The cabin is well appointed with everything you might need. The location is beautiful and quiet. It gives you great access to all the wonderful things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review the Firefly cabin. We are glad that you found everything you needed and enjoyed the cabin and the area. Please keep us in mind next time you decide to visit the Lost Maples Region.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

I recommend this cabin and woukd stay again. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review Ingrid! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for our activities during the week. Cozy little cabin with all the amenities we needed and very peaceful. It was immaculate when we arrived. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
Thank you John for the five star review and kind words. We are beyond pleased to know that you found the cabin cozy, peaceful and immaculate. We welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location and cozy fan cabin

great location, so close to lost maple and garner state park. Thank for the banana cake and chocolate for valentine's day. I like the swing bed and hammock.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the Firefly Cabin was perfect for us - the peaceful, beautiful setting, the back porch and grill. The cabin was spotless, the bed and bedding were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed.We were there to hike at Lost Maples and Garner so the location was perfect. We booked very last minute and still got perfection!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind words and 5 star review! We are so very happy to know that you enjoyed your time in the Firefly cabin at The Lodges at Lost Maples, and that we were able to accommodate you last minute. We agree that the location is perfectly centrally located to a variety of activities throughout the area. Don't be a stranger, we'd love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Th firefly cabin

It was so peaceful. The property was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you Diane for the 5 star review. We are beyond pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay. Please keep us in mind next time you are planning a peaceful getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Getaway

Great little Cabin and beautiful property. Kitchen has everything you need for preparing a nice Thanksgiving meal. Easy drive to Lost Maples and surrouding hot spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you William for taking the time to write a review for the Firefly. We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you'll keep us in mind for your next getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect little cabin in a perfect location. The owners are great people and make everything so easy. The perfect getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review, and kind words! We appreciate you taking time to let others know about your stay. You were a great guest and we'd welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute little cabin tucked away in the Hill Country. It is incredibly well-built and feels more like glamping than traditional camping, complete with reliable Wi-Fi and excellent air conditioning. We spent our time hiking and wildlife spotting—we were lucky enough to see plenty of birds, deer, and even a little brown fox!While the weather brought us quite a bit of rain, we still had a wonderful time relaxing on the back porch and taking advantage of the breaks in the clouds. It was such a safe, quiet, and peaceful place to recharge. We even managed to make our way over to the Frio River. We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you for the very informative review, and the 5 stars! I am so glad that you found the Firefly a safe, quiet and peaceful place to recharge. We enjoyed having you as a guest and the back porch will be waiting for you next time you want to do some hiking and wildlife spotting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

Very cute, private and peaceful stay. Close to Vanderpool and Garner State park! We loved your clawfoot tub🌟 Thank-you for the banana bread! It was a great treat after a long day on the road 🍁
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Firefly

It was so peaceful!! We had great family time at the cabin and rivers. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
So glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin and in the area. Please keep us in mind for a future stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic Setting

Fireflies is a very charming cabin, tastefully appointed. If you can't relax here, you can't relax anywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of Firefly. We appreciate you choosing to stay at our property and hope that you will keep us in mind next time you're ready for some relaxation!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Cabin was wonderful! Clean & inviting, she even had blueberry muffins for us! Quiet place for our weekend away from Wi-Fi, family, and stress. Cabin truly had everything we needed. Bed was comfortable too. Vinny’s Pizza in town was great, and the Grocery store had all the meat and yummy groceries, and BlueBell ice cream too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2023
Thank you for taking time to write a review about your stay in the Firefly, and providing helpful information for future guests. We are beyond pleased to know that you enjoyed your time at the cabin and in the area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Okay

Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Hi JoAnna. We'd love for you to message us with additional comments and what we can do to go from "okay" to "great"!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful hill country property. Perfect for our little weekend getaway. The rustic/western themed cabin was so cozy. Pumpkin bread was such a nice, sweet addition to our slow mornings with coffee in hand, gently swinging on the back porch bed swing. Thanks for such a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2026
You were a model guest Lawrence and we'd welcome you back anytime. It makes our heart happy to know that you enjoyed the cabin and the pumpkin bread. We hope you'll come back and have your coffee on the back porch again soon. The swing bed will be waiting :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Christmas Getaway

The cabin was perfect for our Christmas weekend getaway. The owners were super responsive and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The cabin was close to Garner and Lost Maples state parks so we got to hike a bit. It was nice to have a full kitchen, comfortable bed, and fireplace after a long day in the parks. It was nice to be off the grid too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vaca

The property was exceptional! It was clean and had everything we could ask for. The property owner was compassionate and we will definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unplug stay

My stay was just what I was needing and enjoyed it greatly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you for your 5 star review and letting us, and others, know how much you enjoyed your stay. Please keep us in mind for your next getaway :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and quaint

Such a great property and had all the necessary amenities for a vacation. It was very nice being off the grid for a bit. Would highly recommend this to anyone and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2022
Thank you Michael for taking time to write a review and the 5 stars! We are so very happy that you enjoyed staying in Firefly and even more so to know that you'll be back. Until next time, stay safe and well :)
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