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    The JL Bar Ranch & Resort

    4.6 (21 reviews)
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    Jeff L.

    All I have to say gang is WOW. This place is legitimate. The hotel is the nicest room I've ever stayed in. By a long shot. The food is amazing. Everything I've had so far is delicious! The surf and turf nachos WHAT The quesadillas WHAT Wings WHAT Chicken and waffleS WHAT Pressman fries WHAT Cheeseburger WHAT Braised short ribs WHAT I give this place a big ole Texas HELL YEAH JL bar and ranch change absolutely NOTHING

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    Lauren G.

    I was sooo looking forward to my stay here, but to be honest I was slightly disappointed and don't think it's worth the cost. Back in the day the resort use to be all inclusive, since Covid they have gotten rid of that. For 2 nights after tax, your total comes to around $1200 - which is a lot for a resort in the middle of nowhere that doesn't include food, drink, or activities. It was about $180/person to horse back ride. $95 for wine tasting. And the food was sub par. For being a ranch, you think they would know how to grill a medium rare steak...my steak came out well done. I would have sent it back but we were the only ones in the restaurant and I didn't want to embarrass them or the group I was with. A lot of the staff was new, and although the are nice, they have no idea what they are doing. The amount of times I had to walk up to the front desk and ask for something because they forgot was ridiculous. While we were there the WiFi was down...and you have to remember we are in the middle of no where so I had no cell phone service. There was a second WiFi router but we were not allowed the passcode for it because it was only for the owners. So we went 32 hours with no reception, if there was an emergency we would have been in trouble, the closest town is 45 minutes away. Since there was no wifi, the tvs didn't work, the computer system for credit cards didn't work, it was completely unprofessional. We honestly should have been refunded for our stay. Although the property is gorgeous, I will not be coming back due to the outrageous costs for the quality you receive.

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    Sabrina H.

    This is an Oasis in West Texas!! A rare find The food is excellent and Chef Sergio is amazing.

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    Amanda F.

    Love this place and can not wait to go back! Even during COVID they did an amazing job and we felt completely safe in the wide open spaces of West Texas. Food was fantastic and activities were so much fun. Defiantly do as many shooting activities as you can. Do a UTV tour around the ranch. Sit on your awesome outdoor patio and watch the sunset every night. Rent a golf cart as things are pretty spread out. Eat also of your meals onsite. We went in July and the heat was not a problem---there is lots of shade and a great breeze all the time. This is a must do!!!

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    Rio Bella Resort

    5.0(10 reviews)
    72.6 mi

    I had the pleasure of staying at Rio Bella last November for an event called Songs on the Frio. The…read morewhole property is magical, the rooms are perfectly done and not too much of any specific vibe allowing your mind to relax and feel right at home. The front desk and manager were so accommodating, they went above and beyond to ensure I had the best stay. The river is FABULOUS and so is RIO BELLA!

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    River Rim Resort

    3.3(3 reviews)
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    the rooms were completely unfurnished, my room didn't have a thermostat for the ac!!! the whole…read moreexperience was very unsatisfactory!! they did list on the website that there was not gonna be towels or toiletry's supplied, but in my opinion that should have very clearly been disclosed!!! I showed up with without towels because it was not clearly stated. it was over priced and I had to pay for sheets??

    We used a Livingsocial deal for a two night stay in the River's Edge Cabins. The deal itself was…read moresuper good: $143 for a two night stay in a cabin that sleeps up to eight people. My partner and I went and brought four friends and there was plenty of space for all of us. Upon checking in, the woman that runs the place was more than eager to tell us anything we wanted to know about Concan, Garner State Park, and the surrounding towns, such as Leakey. Very friendly and personable staff. At the cabins we stayed at we could not have been more than a couple hundred feet from the Frio River, very beautiful scenery. There is a fire pit outdoors, but having a grill outside your cabin is hit or miss - we didn't have one, but our neighbors did. If you're betting on having one, call ahead to confirm first. The outdoor rules are a little strict (no music, no parking on grass, etc.) I was also confused as to why there was a $30 cleaning fee in addition to your reservations fee because you make your own beds, wash all your dishes, and take out your trash before you leave. Not sure what the cleaning fee was for aside from cleaning the floors. Aside from that, we had a really great experience. The location was idyllic, everyone we met was extremely friendly and helpful, and we had a blast. We'd love to come back.

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