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Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

About the neighborhood

Map
Utopia, TX

What's nearby

  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 24 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Garner State Park - 30 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 42 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Frio River - 44 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Frio Bat Cave - 51 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Maple Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Laurel Tree - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saint Jo's Picnic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lunchbox - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm

Property highlights
Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm offer thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

Property manager

John Mcknight

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Only at Descretion of the owner

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only at the Descretion of the Owner
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and 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

Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm Utopia

Frequently asked questions

Is Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm located?

Situated in Utopia, this farm stay is within 20 mi (32 km) of Garner State Park, Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, and Lost Maples State Natural Area. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Utopia Texas Waresville River Retreat Donoho Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids love the river and staying together with cousins
Wonderful private retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to spend with family
We enjoyed the house big enough for us and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waresville Retreat is awesome
Great family time in Utopia!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
It is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waresville Rox
Very nice house and property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C., Bryan, Texas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good house for family
The house is located away from many people so we felt great privacy. It was close enough to Garner State Park, which we wanted to enjoy, to make that trip very easy. We were able to spread out in the house when we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTO P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway spot
The home was very beautiful and very big. It felt very homey on the inside, while feeling very secluded and peaceful on the outside. Just a 5 min walk to a lovely little river with a BBQ station. Not to mention it's only about a 20 minute drive to Lost Maples National Park. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

alicia f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private tubing
We loved this home away from home. With so many possibilities. We made smores at the campfire, watched movies, floated the river, admired the deer! It was awesome to be away from busy life and just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Stay
Our group really enjoyed the swimming hole. The house was lovely. The corn field in front of the house was a highlight where we took some really cool pictures. We had a nice fire in the evening, had the pleasure of fireflies all around the house. The river was not far so we would walk the road and enjoy looking at all the plants and flowers. We had a great time!! Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ross j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful River Access
Our family has been coming once a year for about 10 years. The property and river is outstanding. I only wish the house was... There are updates slowly being done and I hope they continue. The price you pay is for the size of the house and the perfect river retreat. With that in mind, you will be pleased. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ross j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind - one of my favorite places in the world
Stayed in this house 8 times. The house is comfortable and feels like home. The river is where it’s at though. It’s a .25 mile walk down a dirt road and there you find a piece of heaven on earth. Great swimming. Amazing rope swing. The most beautiful cypress trees. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Randa W., Portland, TX

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Family Summer
We had 2 families, each with several kids, and we ALL had plenty of space to move about. The house was old and full of history which we loved. Everything worked, was close to town, lots of wildlife. The kids had a blast playing pool. River was a disappointment, but we can’t control Mother Nature. We still had an enjoyable time and would love to return. The owner was very friendly and prompt with any questions. So happy we found this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
River fun
The river is the key attraction. Wonderful especially the swing for the kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

ross j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful River Access
We have been coming for many years, and as always, the river does not disappoint...even in this drought. The privacy and serenity is the reason we keep returning. The house is old, and sometimes we have small issues, but they are always addressed. There is no other place like this this spot on the river. We are on our second generation of rope swingers now.! We have made many memories here and plan to have many more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a wonderful time
We love this place and the owner is extremely accommodating. We have been coming here for over 10 years. There are a few things we wish were better. Some of the ACs are not the best at cooling. However, we realize this is an "elderly" home so we make exceptions because of that. We did clean the AC filters this year when we were there. The portable AC in the upstairs game room is not able to cool the room. The oven doesn't work well. We plan meals and try not to use the oven. We bring drip coffee but the drip coffee maker takes forever to make a pot of coffee. This year, John had a Keurig but we didn't bring pods! There was more clutter in the yard than we have experienced in the past. We had to fight the urge to do some cleanup. All this being said, it's totally worth our stay. We love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sean J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday and Mother's Day celebrations
The home is so quaint and very comfortable. There was plenty of sleeping room and privacy for our party of 11 people. The water is just wonderful on a hot day and the best place to hang out with family for a day or two.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
This property was fantastic! It was everything my group of 15 people needed. Plenty of space and places to sleep. Did not at all feel like we were in the way of each other. The walk to the river is short and is a wonderful spot with deep water. 10/10 recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Deepika S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful escape!
Large home that comfortably accommodated our multigenerational group. Fantastic host who was flexible with moving our dates as well we check in and check out time. Checked in with us and super responsive. Picnic tables by the river and access to the river are the highlights! The home is charming however needs better cleaning. The furniture was covered in dust and there are dead bugs, cobwebs all over. Bathrooms were clean and beds are comfy. Needs some deep cleaning but wonderful stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

us J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waresville River House
Simply amazing space to spend time with friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!
It was neat to stay in the house that our grandparents lived in in the 40s… Utopia is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica H., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house next to beautiful river
We had a great visit! Only a short walk to the gorgeous Sabinal River. The house was comfortable and was fully stocked with everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
We wanted to get away from everything and this was exactly what we got!! It’s like stepping into the past with all the history this beautiful farm house holds!! If you love old antique things you will definitely love it!! Verizon gets no service so we had a break from phones! The river is perfect! Has shallow areas for kids and deep parts for swimmers! It was just perfect! Communication with the owner was great! Totally recommend and would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pat M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good
Love the water
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Misty J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
The house was a 150 year old farm house! It was a little creepy, but beautiful at the same time! Plenty of space for all the kids and the family. The river was a little walk down the private drive, but paradise at the end!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021