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THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER

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A riverside outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone pathway leading to the seating. - THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER (Leakey)
A spacious living room with a large brown leather sofa, a colorful rug, and a wooden coffee table. - THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER (Leakey)
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a colorful rug, and a TV mounted on the wall. - THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER (Leakey)
A fenced backyard with a wooden play structure, a slide, and a blue kiddie pool. - THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER (Leakey)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with colorful chairs. - THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER (Leakey)
THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

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Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 21299 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER

  • La Vida La Frio (The Frio Life) is a large 6 bedroom (sleeps 25) /4 bath home on the Frio River just south of Leakey. It features a breeze way through the center of the house that allows the wind to flow through to a back covered porch/patio that has tables and chairs set up for your entertaining and relaxation. On the left side of the breezeway is a fully equipped kitchen with a eating bar and dining table. The spacious living room features stained floors, big screen TV, WiFi, and view of the river. The Master bedroom has a king bed, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. There is an additional king size bedroom on this side of the house. And another bathroom that opens from the hall with a tub/shower combo. Then on the right side of the breezeway are three additional bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have a king and a queen size bed. The third bedroom has a king and twin size bed. There is a large bathroom downstairs with a walk in shower with vanity and a separate room for the toilet/ vanity. Also for an additional charge, you can rent the sleeping area upstairs that enters from the outside back porch/patio. This area has an open room with 1 king, 2 queens and 4 twin beds. There is also a bathroom with a shower. A washer and dryer, provided for your convenience. Towels and linens are included for your convenience. There is a deck overlooking the Frio River and a fire pit located on the landing below the deck with an additional patio as well. This home offers excellent place to entertain with family and friends or just sit and enjoy the peaceful setting. Tubing, swimming and kayaking in the Frio River are just steps away. Also enjoy watching the wildlife such as deer, turkey, and birds from the porch and deck. Let our house be the place to make memories with your family and friends at the Frio River and live La Vida La Frio (The Frio Life)!

    100% refund before 30 days of arrival

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3,222 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

About the area

Leakey is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frio River and Garner State Park. Visit our Leakey travel guide
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Leakey, TX

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with autumn foliage, a boat dock, and a rocky mountain in the background.
    Frio River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A calm lake reflecting the sun and clouds, surrounded by dense forest and a rocky cliff.
    Garner State Park
    10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • A calm river reflecting trees and rocks.
    Lost Maples State Natural Area
    29 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club
    24 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club
    24 min drive - 27.9 km

Restaurants

  • Stripes Convenience Store / SUBWAY
    5 min drive
  • Bent Rim Grill
    7 min drive
  • Mama Chole's Mexican
    6 min drive
  • Common Grounds
    6 min drive
  • Frio Coffee Leakey
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER located?

Situated in Leakey, this holiday home is steps from Frio River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bushong Mountain Park and Garner State Park. Concan Golf Course and Country Club and Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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THE FRIO LIFE ON THE FRIO RIVER Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family/Friend Getaway

We had multiple families and kiddos come together for an enjoyable 3 night stay. The river access was great, very clean, owner is very responsive and the facility was well stocked with everything you would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent in all ways

Clean, beautiful, the most well appointed kitchen I have ever experienced in a VRBO. TWO fully functional refrigerators. Fantastic custom charcoal grill. Tom Fitzpatrick is a lively gentleman and easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feeling Free on the Frio

What an amazing gem tucked away in some of the most charming scenery in Texas. Dipping your feet in clear cool water while watching the bass and bluegill swim by was therapy for me. The house has a incredible layout for entertaining.. I only turned 40 once and what a great way to do it. Bass
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old friends

Wonderful place to stay!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeramey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room for everyone

We came out with a few families, all ages from little ones to grandparents, and this place was just right. The house was laid out well, plenty of space for everybody to spread out and still come together. Thoughtful details inside and out made the home comfortable. Great river views and access
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dewey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Motorcycle trip

Excellent time at this property. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Peaceful and Fun!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The house had everything we needed and more. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors which was very nice. The part of the river was perfect for our group, it felt very private. The views were just beautiful. When planning another river trip we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frio River Trip

This house was perfect! Very well stocked. So many extras and very clean. We had so much fun and didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay by the river!

We had a great stay and great experience! Someone met us to help us find the property at night. The place was very clean and very well stocked! It is a beautiful property by the river. Our kids had a great time. We will be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for entertainment and water access

Tom has a gem on the Frio! This place has it all, plenty of rooms, places to entertain, and great water access. Despite the drought, the water was nice and waist deep and more in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house and location

This home was beautiful, spacious, and fully stocked with kitchen appliances/utensils. It had a large outdoor area with seating and a fire pit. There was direct lake access from the house, which is a huge bonus! It was very easy to communicate with the host. We will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House

We loved our stay at this house!! This is the second time we have stayed at one of the properties Tom takes care of and they are always wonderful. Probably the cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed in. Everything we needed was taken care of, from trash bags to seasonings and pots and pans. The house is set up perfectly for two families and a bunch of teenagers! Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house and location

This house had most everything we needed except paper products and shower soap. We purchased toilet paper and paper towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Frio River house for large group.

Our group of 18 had a great time at the La Vida La Frio. The owners put a lot of thought and care in this home. This is our 3rd time staying at one of Tom’s properties. Water was a lower than usual but we still had a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise. We love it here and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than it looks online

This property is gorgeous. The views from the kitchen window of the hills are spectacular. The river was low but that made it even better because it was like having your own personal river pool out back so we kayaked and laid around in our tubes. Made a bon fire at night which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We love this house. The deck and the river was very relaxing and the rooms were extremely comfortable. We utilized their charcoal grill quite often. The gps doesn’t pick up the right address so it’s slightly hard to find. Make sure you read the directions that were emailed thoroughly before hand so you don’t pass it up! Since it’s new, the owners are in the process of having better signage on the road. Highly recommend this gem! Thanks for providing such an amazing place. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at La Vida La Frio

My family loved La Vida La Frio!!! The house is situated by the beautiful Frio River. The view from one of the sitting areas is spectacular! There are steps leading down to the river where you can sit and feel the peace; kayak; tube or wade in the clear clean and invigorating Frio. You can walk down away from the crowd and fish. There are bass and trout. You should bring your waders. You can sit by the fire and make s’mores. The house is spacious and absolutely beautiful! The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms and showers are modern and have great showers and shelving. The atmosphere is clean, light and inviting. The kitchen is especially well designed and equipped with everything you could possibly need. There is plenty of space for several cooks and seating for a large group. The design is excellent and the decorating is interesting and lovely!! It captures the essence of the area. My family and I celebrated my birthday there; and it was perfect! Also, it is very near Gardner State Park and Lost Maples State Park for day excursions. Tom Kirkpatrick was very helpful and kind. He was attentive to our needs, cooperative, available and friendly. I really enjoyed meeting him. I would give my highest recommendation to go there. My family and I definitely want to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Large Family Home

Great space both inside and out. Patio was enjoyed by our adult children for playing games, watching a game and chilling. Inside was very spacious for us to all enjoy breakfast together. Even with a dry summer there was still plenty of fresh flowing water for us to enjoy paddle boarding and floating. The guys spent hours trying to catch the "big bass". Plenty of outdoor games, no need to haul your own. We will spend many future family vacays here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frio Family Fun!

Excellent location for floating the river. Everything about the property was well thought out. Enjoyed the setup of the house as well. Good for several families to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need

The house has everything you need except the food. Extremely well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Great location. The river was low so we just brought some tubes behind the house and hung out there all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

As usual we had a great time! We have stayed at this house for several years and have not been disappointed. House and location is exactly what we like, not too loud or crowded and the water level was higher than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Vida La Frio is THE PLACE for fun!

Everything I side and out of the fabulous house was awesome! Privacy, fully stocked house, lots of room, river in the back yard and the layout of the property is Great! Tom K. Was very accommodating & hospitable! A couple of items were left behind and he gladly mailed them back! Bedrooms were very comfortable and this great home accommodates many- Inside and out! You MUST Checkout this new build! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frio River Rental

This property was wonderful. We had a great time with family and friends. We will book this property again on our next trip to the Frio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter Weekend

Our family enjoyed our stay over Easter Weekend! The floor plan worked out well for having several families in one space. The kitchen was well stocked and accommodated all of us comfortably. And the private access to the river was the best part.…we spent most of our time floating, exploring and fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Filomina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice clean beautiful place

Only one missing information is about 6 bedroom and 4 bath.But it is only 5bedroom and 3 bath .Additional bedroom and bathroom is for extra coast.Need more information about listing site about this
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022