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Utopia River Retreat is a secluded paradise nestled along the Sabinal River in the Texas Hill Country.

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV
Interior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Utopia, TX
  • Frio River
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Garner State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Utopia

With a stay at this vacation home in Utopia, you'll be on a river, and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Garner State Park and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Lone Star Motorcycle Museum. .This vacation home is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Lost Maples State Natural Area and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from East Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 25 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Garner State Park - 41 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Bandera City Park - 48 min drive - 69.0 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 52 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club - 52 min drive - 33.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maples Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Laurel Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fiddlestix - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saint Jo's Picnic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Ern's BBQ - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Utopia River Retreat is a secluded paradise nestled along the Sabinal River in the Texas Hill Country.

Our flagship home was originally constructed in the 1860's as a fort with gun-ports as a defense against Indian incursions into the valley. Carefully renovated to maintain its historic integrity, this magnificent home now boasts two-master suites and an upstairs area with 3 semi-private lofts. Large living and dining areas and wrap-around porches make this ideal for larger groups. Sleeps up to 12.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Utopia Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Utopia River Retreat is a secluded paradise nestled along the Sabinal River in the Texas Hill Country. Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice but the picture made it seem the pool was in the.back yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim Ngan G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a retreat

Picture of property is an exaggeration of what the property looks like, swimming pool was green and filled with algae. We were told it was safe to swim in which is incorrect. House had an infestation of ants in one of the master bedroom. You could hear the mice or bats making a lot of noises in the chimney. There was a lot of mice/rat droppings around the porch. The table set in the patio was disgusting and dirty which we were unable to use. I would not recommend this property to anyone, especially if you have kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024