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

Utopia vacation home with private pool

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Terrace/patio
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV
Interior
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
  • Place, Frio River
  • Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Garner State Park
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Utopia

On river.Stay at this Utopia vacation home and you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Lone Star Motorcycle Museum and Lost Maples State Natural Area. Garner State Park and East Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 25 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Garner State Park - 40 min drive - 30.8 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
  • ‪Postal Brews - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Laurel Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fiddlestix - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Lamb & Cabrito - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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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