Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!
Swimming Hole is a Texas style retreat nestled along the banks of the cool, clear Frio River. Ideal for your next adventure! Large expansive lawns that are flat to the river's edge. Kayak launch, concrete riverside landing, 2 ladders into the river.
Located five minutes from downtown Leakey, this supersized riverfront retreat has PRIVATE Frio River frontage on both sides of the river! Lots of room to roam, with a short & easy walk to the Frio River. Swimming Hole is the place for a relaxing vacation spot & perfect for those seeking a private, peaceful river house with seamless indoor/outdoor space.
Fed by the cool, clear natural springs that are the source of the head waters for the Frio River, this is a picturesque spot for family and friends to celebrate time together and make lasting memories.
This large acreage, riverfront property is old school Frio River at its finest, with the house sitting just steps from the rivers edge. Swimming Hole is THE place for a relaxing vacation spot and perfect for those seeking a private, peaceful river house that's connected to the great outdoors. Fed by cool, clear natural springs that feed the head waters of the Frio River, this is a old school Frio River!
The covered back porch is set up for both relaxed outdoor seating and al fresco dining as you enjoy a sunrise cup of coffee or sunset cocktails. A large smoker in the backyard allows the grill master to soak up the river views too.
Indoor entertainment is a pool table, while outdoor entertainment starts with an outdoor fire pit, which is ideal at night for star gazing or roasting s'mores. There's another primitive campfire down by the river, as well as a big smoker, horseshoes, tetherball and corn hole, that's fun for all ages.
The majestic river views from this one level, riverside retreat is filled with comfortable furnishings, easy flow home with exceptional outdoor riverside entertainment area. The house is surrounded by massive trees that provide cool shade from the sun, with a lush tropical palm tree. The backyards focal point is an ancient, old growth oak tree that towers over the outdoor games, picnic table & chairs.
Inside, the original retro kitchen has a nice floor plan, with a small kitchen table and plenty of counter space., The dining room seats six and has plenty of built-ins. There's also a romantic set of table & chairs under the vine covered canopy trellis off the master bedroom for private seating area. There's also another small porch just big enough for only one person to enjoy the tranquility of outside birds and deer off the master bedroom.
The handsome living room has vaulted ceilings, with a large, flat screen tv and upscale, leather furnishings. Pretty french doors lead directly outside to the covered back deck that has views of the lush green lawn, massive oak & cedar trees and of course the Frio River, which is sure to please everyone. There's plenty of parking, front yard mountain views and spectacular river frontage on both sides of the Frio River that make this home especially desirable.
After all day playing in the river, recharge in one of the four (4) bedrooms, which includes a master bedroom, with private bathroom and two additional, nice sized bedrooms and another bathroom. Sheets and towels are not provided, but can be for an additional fee if ordered 2 weeks prior to arrival.
The best feature of the home is the fantastic views! Great living room, with french doors leading to a covered deck. 3 bedrooms in the main house and separate attached bunkhouse. Super huge, rustic Bunk Room that leads directly out to the river, with pool table, sofa, river views & separate outside entrance. Inside there are solid built, extra large bunk beds under the 25 foot vaulted ceiling and a cool, concrete floor. Step outside to the rolling grass lawn leading down to a riverside hammock and fire pit that makes for a super cool place for relaxing.
Swimming Hole is an outstanding choice for those seeking an extraordinary riverfront vacation experience!
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This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Leakey
Located in Leakey, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Frio River and Garner State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Lost Maples State Natural Area - 28 min drive - 51.1 km
Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 32 min drive - 44.8 km
Frio Bat Cave - 39 min drive - 56.8 km
Restaurants
Vinny's Italian Restaraunt - 7 min drive
M & M's Gooseneck Grill - 8 min drive
The Hog Pen On 336 - 7 min drive
Toad's Roadkill Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven! on 19 May, 2026 start from S$748, 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.
How much is parking at Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Private River, Pool Table, Games, Lush Lawn, Pet OK, Kayak Heaven! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Frio River and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Bushong Mountain Park. Garner State Park and Concan Golf Course and Country Club are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Mouse droppings in kitchen cabinets was biggest issue
maria P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2025
Yes a few cabinets did, and we cleaned extensively after you brought it to our attention. So sorry! We immediately dispatched a cleaner. I'm glad you had a wonderful time on the river.
Had a great time, house was comfortable. Loved the fact that access to the river was limited by natural barriers up and down river. Limited our ability to kayak very far, but also limited others using the river where we were.
Robert H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the kind words.
Glad you had fun on the Frio!
We really enjoyed Aqua Bonita. The house was plenty big, the pool and outside area are STUNNING and access to the river is just a couple minutes away. We will be back for sure😎
We love staying in homes like these that feel like home. This is definitely where you want to have your family reunion so the kids can stay in the bunkhouse, and there is so much to do! The hosts are very responsive at what I thought would be unreasonable hours. We will definitely be back next year for Frio Float Fest 2025!
This property has river access and had water when parts of the river didn’t for floating. Very nice to be able to walk out and go get cooled off in the river. Beautiful scenery! House works perfect if you have quite a few teens with you. They had their own area in the bunk house with plenty of beds and space. Would stay again.
Our family (parents, siblings & grandkids) of 18 recently stayed at the Swimming Hole and we loved our time there. You could not beat the view from the back porch with all the rocking chairs, the easy river access, the water levels behind the house and all the lovely shade! We stayed outside 90% of the time and the home had everything we needed. The 11 grandkids loved the bunkhouse and all getting to sleep together each night. We brought a video baby monitor from home and could easily communicate and keep an eye on them when needed.
Katie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kathy V.
10 Jun, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Swimming Hole
We had lots of mice droppings. There were notes with fines in the house. This hose slept 20 and only had five forks. The air s could not be turned below 74 because the unit would freeze and I would have to pay the technician 200 to come out. The river was nice but in three days we never saw a sole.
This house was perfect for us to being all of our grown kids and our grands to spend the week together. We had all ages entertained and engaged and not stuck in their phones.
A couple of ceiling fans on the back deck as well as in the bunkhouse and bedrooms would not go amiss. We had to go and buy some box fans to really get the air moving in the bunkhouse. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay.
Amy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Glad your stay was great. Please, next time call us if anything goes wrong like fan blades.
The house could use some updating, but it was clean and comfortable and met our needs.
The river area is spectacular! They have a large private riverfront area, and we enjoyed swimming, paddle boating, and fishing.
There are beautiful lights there at night by the water, and we made ample use of the fire pit down there for nightly s’mores. There’s a volleyball net, horse shoes, a rope swing, and a bean bag tossing game.
But we were all too enchanted with the river to do those activities.
I’ve already reserved the place for several days next summer!
Debra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Looking forward to seeing you next summer!
Verified
8/10 Good
Tammy L
13 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay was great. The house worked for our group and was clean. The oven did have something spilled in the bottom that smoked when used, but it was really not a big deal. Informed them at check out, so I'm sure they will clean it up. The place could use a few fixes, but we loved it regardless. The water was low, but the area in front of our place was perfect. We had plenty water to play in. Check In/Out was a breeze.
The house is your typical river or lake house. It works really well for a large group of people. The house could use some updates, and better lighting. But all in all it works. There are plenty of beds, and lots of space for people to do all different kinds of activities. The second fridge on the porch really helped with storing food and drinks for so many people. I loved the lights down by the river.
This was a good location for our family trip. There is easy access to the Frio with lovely Cypress trees shading the river. There is a hammock and a fire pit down by the river entrance. In the backyard there is bbq, cement cornhole set up, horseshoes, a tire swing, and areas for volleyball and tether ball. Most of the rooms are however are dark (which can be a good thing). A fan is helpful as well. Key pick up & drop off is ~25 minutes away in Concan. We did not have cell service, but the wifi was strong and were able to communicate via that method. TV cable was not set up, so if you plan on watching something, bring a firestick. It’s not a fancy place, but overall it fit our needs for the weekend and worked out perfectly. The access to the Frio is solid.
Desiree H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2024
So glad you liked this special place on the Frio River!
We loved this place and we were shocked at how beautiful the property was! The only two complaints I have is that the check in/ check out location was a bit out of the way for us, a lockbox on the door would have been much easier than driving an extra 30 min each way to the pick up and drop off location for the keys. The only other thing this place needs is better photos of the property and home itself. The photos online are dark and dingy and have a dated feel. Hire a photographer to take some better photos of the house itself, the property, and the amenities. It would also help for renters to know what the house looks like when they drive by so they don’t miss it (not sure why the front of the house wouldn’t be included in the photos).
Kelly G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Kelly,
Your review was super and will take new photos soon! Y’all come back soon!
The property and the Frio was awesome. For the money spent, I was a bit disappointed in the house itself. We had some sewer issues that prevented us from doing a few things that needed to be done, like showers, dishes and laundry. While the Frio Fun owner came out Saturday and we were back up and running around noon or so, it still interrupted our stay. We also had some miscommunication with check-in that the house was clean and ready when it really wasn't. No biggie, we went down to the river and enjoyed the scenery until they were done.
I did share this as well as a couple other minor details with the Frio Fun owners, but a bit disappointed that they didn't offer any sort of discounts for the mishaps.
Kim L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Kim,
We strive to make your vacation perfect. Answering your calls at night and on weekends to quickly fix any issues that arise is how we manage our homes. Note the house not being finished cleaning before you arrived was our fault and I am truly sorry. It may happen once or twice out of 100's if not 1,000's of "make ready's" per summer and your arrival should of been perfect. Let us know about a discount! Because there is no cell phone reception, it is impossible to talk to you during your stay at the home. When you stay with us again, let us make it right!
Nanette
This is the 2nd time in this house. Two years ago we had plumbing problems in the bunk house and a new toilet was installed. This time the same toilet would periodically leaking, accompanied with a stinky odor. Consequently, the part of the family staying in the bunk house refused to use that bathroom at all so we were operating with only the 2 bathrooms in the house. Also, they were working in the bunkhouse bathroom and left the shower floor dirty. I cleaned it. But as I said, the teens refused to use that shower or toilet. We love the setting of this house but won't book it again due to said plumbing problems. I will say that the owner came again and again to try and fix the problem.
Susan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Susan,
Thank you for the honest review.
Yes, the setting is superb, we apologize for the inconvenience and will work hard at fixing the issue.
Nanette
Verified
6/10 Okay
Erin D.
5 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location, house needs work.
The location is fantastic and the house has potential, but it is not well maintained.
Positives:
Location
Outside fridge
Porch and rockers were great
Plenty of outside chairs
Living room couch and chairs are nice
The yard down to the river was great
The lights on the river are a nice touch
Needs work:
It was cleaned well, but there was a hole in the floor walking into the guest room that cut a foot
- the kitchen ice maker doesn't work
- the kitchen trash can was so broken it was almost unusable, really needs a new one
-lots of pots but not fully stocked kitchen.. definitely doesn't have enough silverware, but we brought paper and plastic. needs a baking sheet, a cake pan and hot pads. We purchased some and left them for next family.
-nasty stains that smelled like puke on the guest bedroom carpets
-the sheets were not the correct sizes we had twin sheets on full size beds.
-pillows are terrible, bring your own.
-the bunkhouse is not a separate building and it shares a wall with the guest rooms, so do not plan on sleeping if you have teenagers that want to play pool and stay up late
-no hooks or towel bars in master bedroom or bathroom at all.
Erin D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
You loved the location and river front, but will take your comments as ways to improve. Most guests are not that critical, but I'll assume you are trying to help us improve.
Glad you loved the property.
We enjoyed the property, especially the river and beautiful yard with volleyball, etc. There were plenty of picnic tables and lounge chairs. The house has a great layout had more storage for our groceries and other items than we've ever had before in a rental. But the utensil and large pots and pans were sparse. They brought us some new ones on Thursday so the good news is that if you tell call Frio Fun, they will respond quickly. When we first reserved the property the listing said the main bedrooms had 2 Full size beds and 1 Queen size bed. But we were pleased to find a Queen in each room. Yet the linen package we purchased didn't include any fitted sheets so that was a challenge. The bunks in the bunk house were really high so we were afraid to let the youngest, our 8 yr old, sleep on a top bunk even though he wanted to. Also the shower curtain in the bunk house bathroom was not long enough so water came out on the floor every time someone showered. And then we had the commode issue in the bunk house. That was a 24 hour inconvenience, especially since it encompassed a night. But once we reported it was repaired as quickly as possible. We appreciated that. We have plenty of experience with vacation rentals so know there are always issues. But our group said they wanted to come back to this property again and that's a first. Unfortunately we alternate between the Frio and the beach so will not get back to the Frio until 2021. But hopefully I can secure Swimming Hole as soon as you open the July 2021 calendar next summer.
Susan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Susan,
Thank you for appreciating our fast response to any issues at the home. We are on call 24/7 and strive to go above and beyond the typical management company. Please stay with us in 2021!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mike D.
17 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Frio stay
Location was great and had somewhere to swim. House was a little rough, a lot of broken furniture and window but we did have plenty of room for everybody. Pecan trees where little crazy because there was tons of sap on everything .
Mike D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melba A.
11 Aug, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Swimming Hole
The location of property is great. There is a deep swimming hole which had water when no one else had water. The river bank and outside area is great. The house itself needs work and a good cleaning. None of the acs worked right. We could not stay in the bunkhouse as it was so hot.
The house was nice a had plenty of space for all the family. The kids enjoyed the huge back yard and the river as well. They were in the water the moment they woke up. Great time and definitely a must next chance we get.
Martha F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Kim F.
22 Jul, 2020
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The house needs an update, it wasn’t cold enough but they sent someone to check it the same day
The river tight outback was amazing and we truly enjoyed playing horseshoes. Our family had a nice vacation. Love pet friendly Vaction homes!
Kim F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Nanette Watson
Our family love the Frio and we will share this special place for those seeking a river front home that is pure Frio!
Why they chose this property
The backyard and river front is superb!
What makes this property unique
Volleyball, pool table, horse shoes, swing, tetherball.