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.
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Branding Iron @ Buchanan Vacation ~ Pool, Great Outdoor Space, Sleeps Up to 30 on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$3,644, 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 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.
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!
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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!