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Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30

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A covered outdoor dining area with stone walls, wooden beams, and multiple tables and chairs.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a refrigerator, a stove, and a dining area with a bench and stools.
A poolside area with a stone building, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A stone house with a central entrance, two side wings, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Concan, TX
  • Place, Concan Golf Course and Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Garner State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Sabinal

Sabinal is home to this holiday home. Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club and Concan Golf Course and Country 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 Frio River.
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Map
Concan, TX

What's nearby

  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Frio River - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Garner State Park - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 53 min drive - 70.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪House Pasture Cattle Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neal's Dining Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hippie Chic's River Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Joe Jimmys - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Joe Tom's Catering - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30 located?

Situated in Sabinal, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club, Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio River. Garner State Park and Frio Bat Cave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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
Perfect for large groups. Great covered patio area, plenty of room inside and the water volleyball was a hit after morning dove hunts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very very beautiful home that was spacious and relaxing. Outdoor area was extraordinary with relaxing lounge couches/chairs and a great outdoor kitchen for cooking and grilling. The overall house brought all the vacation Vibes for all family members. 10/10 would recommend and would do again. Shane was a great host and gave great instructions and was prompt if any question was to arise!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd year with this host. We have stayed at two different properties (next door to each other). We will continue returning. Excellent home, great for our large family. Everyone has somewhere to sleep and the common areas are large enough for us to all hang out together. Plenty of eating areas. Great pool. Overall always a good time. Another successful family vacation in the books.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was one of the best stays we have had! The location is perfect, the pool is a great touch after a day at the river! Definitely recommend to anyone that is looking to have a great time here in concan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing y’all next summer!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Home

Everything about the vacation home was great. Location, scenery, cleanliness, and the property management.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We had such a great stay at the Branding Iron! Very clean, pool and backyard are AWESOME, and such an easy check in checkout experience! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and Nice Stay!

Great location. Pool was amazing! The layout was perfect for my family of 19
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

We enjoy having our family reunion, the pool and the river was so much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

The house overall was great more than we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

This property is clean, spacious, nice pool, and conveniently located. Shane, the host, was very responsive and helpful. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

I really enjoyed the stay. Shane helped us with Place in the lightbulb in the pool. The only thing is that the waterfall didn’t work other than that it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for a family retreat

We loved the Branding Iron, is was amazing. 11 adults and 8 children, we had more than enough room. Staff is extremely helpful, and handled any issues that came up. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Family Vacation

While there were a few issues with the property, it was still such a great experience. Loved the space, and especially the pool and grill/bar area, plus star gazing at night time. We will definitely book another trip next year, and recommend to friends. Shane was awesome to work with, very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vacation

Great house, with plenty of room to fit everyone. We had 10 adults, and 9 children. Was only about a 5 minute drive to the convenient store, and 5 minutes to the watering hole we used. The house was great, especially with the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prefect stay

We had a fantastic time at this property. Fit our needs perfectly. House layout was amazing. Had everything as advertised. High recommended for large gatherings. Very clean. Comfy beds. Cold AC. Outdoor space was fabulous! I think we spent most of our time outside. Pool was nice and refreshing! Will definitely stay again and already planning our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

June Birthdays Family Getaway

Overall, the house accommodated us perfectly! Each room with a private bath was a game changer. The outdoor entertainment space was wonderful! Our only recommendation or suggestion would be to have cleaning products for kitchen countertop/stovetop on hand for daily use. Other than that, everything was as described and exceeded our expectations. We'll be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing y'all again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great home for get away.

It’s a great home, just needs some improvements on appliances refrigerator wasn’t cooling at first, half of the house a/c not working, the stove/range not working property, outside TV no audio just images. Looking forward till next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2023

The house was great! Its was so nice to have bathrooms in every bedroom and the common space was perfect for us to all be together! Even when half of us were outside in the amazing pool, we felt like we were all together because of the layout. There were clear parameters about what was for private use and open for us to use. Having towels provided would've been nice but overall this place was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome time on and off the Frio river

This place has so many amenities! Previous mentions to prepare to stay are accurate as far as outdoor flies on food, paper products, trash bags, etc. I would also add to bring some sort of absorbable and dryable shower matt for the doorless showers. The tile floors are extra slippery when wet and you only brought a bath towel. The AC in the rooms on the East side of the house do not work very well at night, but the AC on the West side work way above average. There were several small roaches on the counters in the kitchen. Do not leave food out inside. The cabinet that slides open and closed for trash access in the kitchen is about to break… it does not slide open or close easily. Now for the amazing pros of The Branding Iron: The place is very spacious with plenty of rooms and allows families to have their own bathroom and bedroom combo in the house and then an extra half bath outside by the pool. Tons of games to play on the back porch and backyard area. Outdoor covered cabana is awesome. I would definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family love this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was exceptionally clean and in a perfect location, with quick access to the river, grocery store, and restaurants. The layout was ideal for our group, and everyone appreciated that each bedroom had its own on-suite bathroom.Our family spent most of our time enjoying the backyard and pool. We especially loved how private and secluded the property felt from neighboring homes.A few minor drawbacks: the Keurig coffee maker wasn't working, and no bath towels were provided. We knew this ahead of time, but it was the first vacation rental we've stayed in that didn't include them. The pool also wasn't working when we arrived, but the property manager responded quickly, and someone came out immediately to make the repair.Overall, this is an excellent home for large groups, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, spacious, and well-located place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for 5 families. Very spacious! Very clean in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were excellent. Loved the location and the size of the home. Perfect for our group of 25 of mixed ages!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property!! Lots of space to spread out, everything we could possibly need in the kitchen, beautiful outdoor area, tons of parking…overall, a wonderful experience! The code didn’t open the door when we arrived and nobody answered the phone number provided so it made for a few minutes of panic, but it was resolved quickly. Having to sweep the entire house before leaving was different. We’ve never had to do that before. Wouldn’t the cleaning team do that? Just curious. We had a great time & would come back, no question!! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Amazing house with room for everyone! Very accommodating and fun for kids and adults from morning to night. Definitely coming again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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