River is Flowing and Beautiful!Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm

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A serene forest scene with a calm pond, large trees, and a fallen tree trunk.
A white house with a green roof, surrounded by trees and grass.
A two-story building with a balcony and a flag.
A two-story building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a tree in the background.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Utopia, TX
  • Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Garner State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Frio River
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Utopia

Utopia is home to this holiday home. 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 Garner State Park and Lost Maples State Natural Area.
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Utopia, TX

What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 26 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Medina River - 35 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Garner State Park - 36 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Mansfield Park - 37 min drive - 66.4 km
  • Frio River - 37 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maples Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Laurel Tree - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saint Jo's Picnic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Lamb & Cabrito - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River is Flowing and Beautiful!Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at River is Flowing and Beautiful!Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River is Flowing and Beautiful!Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River is Flowing and Beautiful!Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River is Flowing and Beautiful!Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm located?

Situated in Utopia, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Garner State Park, Lost Maples State Natural Area and Concan Golf Course and Country Club. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club and East Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and plan to return next summer. The history behind the house was something you would see on Lonesome Dove and the river is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for our annual family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time for fmily

It is wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to spend with family

We enjoyed the house big enough for us and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kids love the river and staying together with cousins

Wonderful private retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waresville Retreat is awesome

Great family time in Utopia!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful vacation

The river is beautiful, the house is big and very quiet. Hope to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful river experience, majestic cypress trees, clear water, rope swing, variable water depths for all ages from wading infants to swimming. Historic house is impressive, very comfortable for our group of 16. The key area for improvement was the cleanliness of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful family time

The water was great, a little lower than last year, but a little warmer also. We enjoyed kayaks this year for the first time. Loved our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River fun

The river is the key attraction. Wonderful especially the swing for the kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waresville Rox

Very nice house and property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good house for family

The house is located away from many people so we felt great privacy. It was close enough to Garner State Park, which we wanted to enjoy, to make that trip very easy. We were able to spread out in the house when we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful surroundings

House was just right for our size family. The beds were comfortable and kitchen was stocked with nearly everything you would need for a stay. The washer and dryer was a nice feature as well as the much needed extra refrigerator. The property was beautiful - we enjoyed the private river access, watching the deer and the stargazing was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway spot

The home was very beautiful and very big. It felt very homey on the inside, while feeling very secluded and peaceful on the outside. Just a 5 min walk to a lovely little river with a BBQ station. Not to mention it's only about a 20 minute drive to Lost Maples National Park. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private tubing

We loved this home away from home. With so many possibilities. We made smores at the campfire, watched movies, floated the river, admired the deer! It was awesome to be away from busy life and just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Country Get Away

This was the perfect little getaway for us. Despite there being massive amounts of rain we were able to spread out throughout the house and even the car port outside and never felt cramped. The property was better than the pictures portrayed. We would 100% book this place again for any future events or gatherings that we want to plan.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It is our 10 th year at Waresville! Love it !

John the owner is great . He is very accommodating and responds promptly. He is Very nice . Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Utopia River

Great property. However needs upgrade on internet access for those of us working from home during Pandemic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The house was very roomy and the property was amazing. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. Our stay here was very relaxing. My grandson (8 yrs old) loved seeing all the fish, turtles and tadpoles in the river. We also saw deer and wild turkeys. There is also a nice nature trail on the property. We had several questions for the host and he answered all of them promptly. Communication was excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Stay

Our group really enjoyed the swimming hole. The house was lovely. The corn field in front of the house was a highlight where we took some really cool pictures. We had a nice fire in the evening, had the pleasure of fireflies all around the house. The river was not far so we would walk the road and enjoy looking at all the plants and flowers. We had a great time!! Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience! We will be back!

Great Texas History, read the red three ring binder you will enjoy. Beautiful Sabinal River, swim, snorkel, fish and rope swing. Lots of wildlife, axis, whitetail and turkeys. Kitchen very well stocked with food prep and consumption equipment. Rooms are spacious and the layout is great for everyone to have their own space. General store in town is well stocked. Thank you to the family for sharing all of this with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful River Access

Our family has been coming once a year for about 10 years. The property and river is outstanding. I only wish the house was... There are updates slowly being done and I hope they continue. The price you pay is for the size of the house and the perfect river retreat. With that in mind, you will be pleased. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

6/10 Okay

It was beautiful, spacious, and sometimes interesting.

It was a neat experience. We had a good time and the river was awesome. House was very spacious and well set up. Lots of history in that house. It didn't seem like we were alone at times. Nothing bad happened just creepy noises and wind drifts in the house. Other than that we had a great time. Very beautiful and not very many people can stay that they have stayed in a 150 yr old farm house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our 10th year to stay at this property!

We love our time here as a family and the river is beautiful. This is where we gather to spend time away with our grandchildren and our grown children. All of us live in different areas and don’t often get together as a family. So we all use the time to catch up, rest up, and have some fun at the river and one with one another. The house is old and we often experience a few things that do not work as we like. Property owner always gets right on things after a phone call. Our stay could be made better with a more thorough cleaning before our arrival. Floors and dust are the main areas of concern on that end. Bathrooms needs some updates and beds and bedding should be replaced; those two items would go along way in making guests comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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