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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$234
avg per night

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Barksdale, TX
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
  • Frio River
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
Price is NZ$234 avg per night,

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About the area

Barksdale

Located in Barksdale, this lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Local points of interest include Nueces River.

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 40 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Garner State Park - 53 min drive - 63.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Falcon Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chicken Coop Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Madame Butterfly Ristorante Italiano - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harley's Hideaway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Harley's Bike Stop - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Nueces River Retreat - Room #4

This property was run as a small motel for 50 years by my grandmother, marketed as a "hunter's paradise". We have been slowly renovating the property, and now have four rooms and the Gathering House that are available for select dates. Room #4 consists of two King beds, a bathroom with a tub and shower, a/c, heat, Keurig coffee maker, microwave, and a mini-refrigerator. We have added 55" TVs, and Wi-Fi is available to our guests! The room has had a "face lift", with new paint and black-out curtains. There is a breezeway right outside the room for you to use, as well as a charcoal barbeque pit.

We are near the Nueces River where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, and kayaking. There are several restaurants in the area, including our onsite coffee shop, Barksdale Coffee Company! It is open Monday-Saturday and offers great breakfast and lunch options, as well as some of the best coffee in the area! There is also the Chicken Coop across the street (open Mon-Wed & Fri only), and some amazing businesses to shop during your stay.

There is a 2 night minimum on our rooms. We make exceptions for guests on motorcycles or bicycles who are riding the Two Twisted Sisters route or through our beautiful area, and for out of town guests who are attending one-day events. Please call us at 512.981.7876 for more information!

Please note - We are a smoke-free facility! There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee for those with pre-approved dogs.

Property manager

Gena' Fleming

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nueces River Retreat - Room #4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nueces River Retreat - Room #4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nueces River Retreat - Room #4?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nueces River Retreat - Room #4 located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Nueces River and 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from Frio River.

The Nueces River Retreat - Room #4 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Wonderful stay!

The property is lovely and Gena is wonderful and so attentive! We’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

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

Fun getaway.

Room was clean, cool and well appointed. Comfortable bed. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faith S.

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

We wanna come back!!

Amazing!! I love Barksdale and coming here confirmed that we HAVE to come back! such gracious host and an even better property! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

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

Easy and Great

Easy and Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C., San Angelo

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

Family river trip

We very much enjoyed our long weekend at the Nueces River Retreat. We had plenty of room, the AC worked great, and it was close to great swimming locations! In the evenings, we had a great area to hang out and cook some burgers! We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Clean, Relaxing and Friendly

Spend most of my stay at the river. The breezeway on the property is the perfect place to BBQ in evening. Their hospitality was incredible. Down to Earth with heart. I recommend this historical stay, if you are looking for a place to chill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Dickinson, Texas

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

Great people!

Great place and nice owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Peaceful and nice

This was our second time renting at this location. It is very easy to find. It is off a main highway. There are a few spots to swim and play in the water nearby. The rooms are spacious and have what you need . The beds are super comfy. They even provide a coffee maker, fridge and microwave. There is a community BBQ pit outside on the patio and chairs with pretty lights to just relax and have a conversation. The provider Gena is so thoughtful and asked me to let her know when I would be coming and she would turn on the ac in our rooms so they'll be nice and cool when we get in. They even had a essential oils diffuser in every room and the best smelling hand soap and plenty of towels in the restroom. It is a no frills place but I prefer it that way. You have everything you need and it isn't a huge property with tons of rooms so you don't have loud neighbors. This is my new favorite spot to get away to. Gena is fast to respond and willing to accommodate you. I couldn't have asked for a better host or a better place to stay. I can't wait for our next trip. Thank you so much Gena. You are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camelia B.

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

Great stay in Barksdale!

We enjoyed our stay, a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Cute and comfy

We go to Camp Wood a few times a year to relax in the Nueces river. The regular place we book was not available. We found this place on vrbo and was only 4 miles away from Camp Wood which was great. The rooms are simple. Two beds, restroom, mini fridge, microwave, coffee machine. The thing that impressed me were the little perks. They had good hand soap and a humidifier diffuser thing that smelled great. The beds were comfortable and they had black out curtains. They also have a cute little patio with chairs that we hung out in and drank beers. One of the neighbors even turned on the patio lights for us and it made it more festive. They were close to everything we needed and was close to a creek where you could swim. If you plan on eating takeout do not expect anything to be open past 8. We knew that but still wanted whataburger so my bf had to drive to uvalde which was about an hour and a half round trip. The communication was the best and everything was great. You will not regret staying here. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Daniel T.

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

Nothing fir miles.

If you want secluded and isolated this is the place. There is really nothing around. We stayed here because it was "close" to the river we were going to float. There is a little town about 5 miles away to get something to eat. The room I had was just a few feet from the main road. It was a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Conveniently located.

Located at the southern end of 335 (the western twisted sister) and only 26 miles from Leakey. This place is right in the middle of the best motorcycle riding in Texas.

10/10 Excellent

J'Mae G.

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

Weekend stay

We were in town to attend my sisters wedding and the location was perfect! The beds were so comfortable and the room was clean! Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Peaceful

We have been staying there since 2008 very peaceful ,quiet , excellent place to stay if you looking for quietness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Great place in the hill country!

Room was great! Scenic drive away from Leakey and Rio Frio! Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Tammie B.

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

Quiet Getaway

A nice place to get away in the Texas hill country.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Joseph J.

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

Great place to recharge

Best place to stay in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Holly W.

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

Old Settlers

AC was great. Beds were comfortable. Convenient to all the weekend activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Brian J.

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

Price Point

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but very clean, nice comfortable beds, A/C works great, no frills, but great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019