Mountain View Lodge and 23-Acre Ranch
About this house rental
————————————————————— The minimum booking is 3 nights for most dates. 15% discount applied to 7+ nights. All bookings are separated with a 1-night vacancy. This allows time for cleaning the large property, and the potential for early checkin by our guests. ————————————————————— Mountain View Lodge lies on the western edge of the scenic Texas Hill Country, offering spectacular views and sunsets--great for gatherings large or small. This modern, 2-story (2,400 sq ft) lodge is along crystal-clear, spring-fed Pulliam creek (Middle Prong of the Nueces River), which is ideal for swimming, tubing, and snorkeling. A 5-ft-deep swimming hole is at the lodge. Nearby is a large natural spring. The Lodge sits high above the creek with a lovely, panoramic mountain view. The area is Nueces Canyon, home to many species of birds and other wildlife. The Lodge is located 6 miles north of Camp Wood and 28 miles west of Leakey, near Barksdale, on a 23-acre ranch. No other place can match the breath-taking view, serenity and seclusion of the Lodge. Hike up and down the river for miles. Hike the 23 acre pasture and county roads. There's a very friendly donkey in the pasture who will love you forever if you give him a salty snack! Other goats & sheep are by his side. ***** For a video walking the trail down to the river where swimming hole is, go to YouTube and search for "Mountain View Lodge Trail to River". The trail is easy to navigate. ***** Accommodations: Upstairs (main living area) has 2 bedrooms with king-sized beds sleeping 4 people. Downstairs are recreational accommodations and beds for 8 people. Additionally, there are 3 very comfortable foam pads, pillows & bedding for 3 more. Total of 12 people on beds; 15 when including foam pads. (SEE CAPTIONS UNDER PICTURES FOR BED ARRANGEMENTS.) About 200 ft in front of the house is a fire pit dug into the ground, lined with rocks. There's a water hose nearby for safety. Scavenge the 23 acres for plenty of firewood. Roasting forks are there, too, by the BBQ pit on the downstairs porch. TELECOMMUTE FROM THE RANCH! Super-fast, fiber-optic internet, 100 Mbps, BOTH download & upload!! Also, MESH WiFi for no dead-spots, one which broadcasts from multiple locations at both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz.. Do your Zoom business and school meetings wirelessly. Or wired (bring your ethernet cable). A 55-inch Roku TV is downstairs and a 50-inch Roku TV is upstairs, above fireplaces. For both TVs, Roku voice remotes are used to select content from internet streaming services, or air-cast from your personal device. Select from a vast array of free services or from your own subscription service. Use your voice when selecting a streaming service (Roku remotes provide this technology). Simple instructions are provided: for example, say “launch Netflix”, or "find kid TV shows," or "find all Clint Eastwood movies," or "find It's a Wonderful Life movie." You’ll be amazed! The Lodge is a blend of high-tech and amazing outdoors! There are large living areas upstairs and downstairs with a southwestern decor. The main living area is upstairs, which includes a large kitchen/dining area, a living room, and two bedrooms. Downstairs is an entertainment area and 2 more bedrooms. A door separates the two lower bedrooms for privacy. (All four bedrooms have doors for privacy.) Each level has a fireplace and a full bath. Large decks on both levels provide majestic hill country views and a comfortable setting for relaxation. (See pictures for outdoor chairs and tables for each.) The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave and a dishwasher. The downstairs deck includes a barbecue grill for outdoor cooking. Also downstairs are a washer and dryer. There are 4 entrances to the house so people can go in and out without disturbing others. Two entrances are upstairs via two large staircases on two opposite sides of the house. Then, 2 entrances downstairs; one main entrance and another on the opposite side of the house via the downstairs porch where the BBQ pit is located. Weather conditions: It is not just summertime that's great in the Hill Country. Fall, spring, and even winter are some of the most wonderful weather days. The water source for the Lodge is from a well tapped into the nearby spring aquifer--an extra treat. It's processed through a water softener just to remove the hardness and is really great quality water--classic Hill Country. Pets ages 1 year or over are welcome.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(255 Reviews)
10.0
Really enjoyed the spacious ranch house during my stay there. The view from the living area was awesome! Had fun feeding Mr. Donkey, goats, rams and birds. Very relaxing, quiet and beautiful area to get away from city life. The host was very accommodating when I had to reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances. I am looking forward to my next stay there in October!
10.0
Plenty of room for 5 guys riding the Twisted Sisters and local adventure motorcycle routes. We could hear the river/running water on the deck. Great sunset views!
10.0
This is an amazing place to stay if you want to sit on the deck and losten to the river down below and birds in the trees taking turns coming to the feeder. It's wonderfully quiet. All amenities needed are provided. The river is beautiful. If I'd been visiting when the temps were warmer, I'd have spent the whole day sitting in the water. It's very clean. Found a blogger who stated that the river in this area is probably the most pristine in the whole state. I hated to leave. The sheep in the pasture added an extra measure of lovely. Everything was very clean and well labeled. Instructions were so easy to follow. You won't be disappointed!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. Owners have went out of their way to make sure this place is comfy and well stocked. All the comforts of home except with amazing views and stars as far as you can see! We enjoyed exploring the river and even took a polar plunge a few times! We really enjoyed every aspect of this place and can't wait to get back!
5.0
Our family really enjoyed this great home. We stayed outside most of the time. We had two large porches facing the creek and a beautiful scenery. You could hear the crystal clear water from the porch, which made for a very relaxing time. There are neighbors but we didn’t see anyone the whole time. I definitely recommend this place and will most likely stay there again.
5.0
Nice secluded get away with all the conveniences of home. Visited my dad's parent old ranch place with the family. We enjoyed being close to the river and letting the kids wade. Loved seeing the deer, birds, goats, and Mr. Donkey everyday we were there. We will be back!
5.0
We had an amazing time but when we were leaving one of the cars wouldn’t start. Kermit gave us some resources to try and fortunately the property was rented that night so he delayed his cleaning so we could be in and out til we could resolve the problem and leave later that day. He was super helpful and nice.
5.0
So calm and peaceful
5.0
The property was fantastic. Beautiful views, lots of wildlife, easy access. We had such a relaxing time to unplug and enjoy quiet moments on the deck, watching the world go by. Labels and notes/instructions were very helpful and easy to follow (trash, thermostat, bird feed, wifi, etc). We will be coming back!
5.0
Had an amazing stay!
5.0
We were absolutely delighted the moment we walked into this wonderful property. Clean, beautiful, and perfectly appointed. It was as comfortable as our own homes. The kitchen was perfect; everything we needed was there and then some. All of the beds were comfortable with nice linens. We spent a lot of our time sipping coffee on the spacious deck overlooking the rippling creek and watching the hummingbirds, other birds, and the herds of deer. The crystal clear swimming hole was as wonderful as advertised. The guys went on several hikes and truly enjoyed themselves. This would be ideal for any group.
5.0
This is our second time to come here; we stayed longer than last time and loved it. It’s such a great place to just get away and relax. There’s plenty of space and nature to go around. Our kids are multiple ages and each one enjoyed it. From the house to the water…we had such a great time. Thank you 😊
5.0
The house was amazing! It was perfectly set up for our family. We threw all the kiddos downstairs, and adults upstairs. The swimming hole was beautiful as well. We definitely would love to go again. Kermit was excellent as far as helping us out and answering all questions! The house is super stocked with EVERYTHING! Thank you! Only thing is add to home is another fridge or freezer, and a card table; for we played games the entire time💕
5.0
The creek and swimming hole were perfect. The place had everything required. The views from the balcony patio were amazing both in the mornings and nights. Mr. Donkey was a huge hit as well!
Kermit was very communicative. A++++
5.0
This was our second stay at MVL and again it did not disappoint. The house is comfortable and spacious. Everything you might need is provided except a bathing suit and groceries. The family enjoyed the water several times daily. Our host was very helpful and responded quickly to our emails. We would highly recommend this location!!
5.0
Great place to stay and play in the river. Our 2nd time visiting and already planning a 3rd trip.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay with family and friends. The house is well stocked with basic essentials. Short walk down to the river. Separate living area downstairs great for the kids to have their own space. Cannot wait for our annual trip next year!
5.0
This is just what we wanted secluded and right on the river. We stayed for a 3 day weekend. We will be back
5.0
Would definitely come back.
5.0
This is the perfect place for anyone looking to get away from all of the noise and lights of the city. You can sit on the back patio and listen to the water in the creek below, the doves and other birds that come by to visit and the hummingbirds. All of the necessary supplies are there to fill the bird and hummingbird feeders. The path down to the creek is easy and our dog loved running through the creek. The animals in the pasture are just awesome. We walked down everyday to feed them with the supplied feed. Everything needed is there for the guest. Kermit is a great host and answered all of our question prior to our stay. Excellent place to visit and we look forward to coming back.
5.0
Went above and beyond to accommodate, very relaxing environment
5.0
The lodge was a dream come true. It was big enough to easily accommodate 14 people without feeling like we were bumping into each other. The kitchen and bathrooms had everything we needed for the entire stay. There were towels and water shoes provided for use in the creek that was a short walk away. Fishing was great.The views were gorgeous. We look forward to returning in the future.
*Don't forget to visit with Mr Donkey and friends!
5.0
This was the perfect house for a relaxing weekend getaway. This place has amazing views of the hill country, and a beautiful clear swimming hole. We will definitely be staying here again!
5.0
all good
5.0
This house had beautiful views! We enjoyed our stay with our family!
5.0
Perfect swimming hole right out front, amazing view. This was the second time we've stayed, and we'll keep coming back.
5.0
This was our second time to stay and we will definitely be back. It's a great place to enjoy nature and just relax.
5.0
This is our 2nd year to stay here and it did not disappoint again. We will be booking as soon as we get home for next year. Kermit is a wonderful host. We love to come here and just relax the rains kept the water flowing and cool. I have no doubt even if there was almost no water we would still enjoy our stay. Thanks for having us!
5.0
The river house is located in a very quiet and secluded location embedded with wildlife and beautiful serine settings.
We are definitely returning to this house.
5.0
There wasn't anything that our host, Kermit, forgot. There were things that we forgot to bring, that were already there for us! The site was amazing, never a dull moment, right down to the board games that were provided!!! I would highly recommend this as a getaway for anyone. The view from the upstairs veranda was stunning.
5.0
Great place to relax unwind and enjoy some time in the water.. very private. We had the waterhole to ourselves the whole weekend!
5.0
What a beautiful place, great host, great property. It had everything we needed. Super easy process.
5.0
The house was beautiful. The view was breathtaking. The river was perfect. The house was well stocked and we had everything we needed. The decks: yes two-upstairs and down; made visiting enjoyable. Kermit was a thoughtful and kind host. I would HIGHLY recommend this rental to anyone!
5.0
Had a wonderful time with our family! Everyone was in awe with the beautiful view. There was so much wildlife that was seen. We will definitely be returning next year!
5.0
Spectacular Views
This place is fabulous. Great location, great sunsets, bird watching, star gazing at night, the swimming hole, this place has it all. The house is awesome and very well stocked with everything you need. The owner definitely goes the extra mile for his guests. We will be back!
5.0
Great stay despite lack of recent rains.
Ongoing drought slowed the creek’s water flow but did not negatively impact our swimming or fishing. The owner, as usual, provided everything we needed for our stay.
We will return next year for our 10th visit.
5.0
Relaxation Destination
At first glance the the home had a very pleasant and peaceful atmosphere. It was very welcoming. It is very spacious and many accessible doors. The views are beautiful and calming to the eyes. The water was very clear and refreshing. We had a great experience for the we spent there! Hope to visit again soon, we'll worth it.
5.0
Perfect little paradise. House was amazing. Swimming hole is clear and perfect with tons of fish! Place is very well organized and Kurt answered all my questions, very quick to respond. Already wanting to go back.
5.0
Great get away!
Perfect little paradise. House was amazing. Swimming hole is clear and perfect with tons of fish! Place is very well organized and Kurt answered all my questions, very quick to respond. Already wanting to go back.
5.0
Very clean and highly stocked property. There was nothing that we needed that we did not have available to us. A very nice place away from the hustle and bustle with excellent views - especially for sunsets. Internet and WIFI worked great which was a lifesaver as the remoteness does not lend well to cell service. Communication with the owner was superb! Look forward to coming back.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in State of Coahuila?
The average price for a rental in State of Coahuila is $84 per night. This rental is $191 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mountain View Lodge and 23-Acre Ranch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Mountain View Lodge and 23-Acre Ranch pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Mountain View Lodge and 23-Acre Ranch?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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