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Big Fern | Pet-Friendly Cabin Near Frio & Garner

Short Description

Discover Big Fern Cabin — a secluded mountain-side cabin on 63 wooded acres near Leakey, TX. With panoramic Hill Country views, shaded oak-tree deck, gas grill, and nature all around, this cozy cabin offers a peaceful retreat for up to 4 guests. Perfect for couples, small families or friends wanting a rustic getaway close to Lost Maples, Frio, and river country.

Property Description

🛖 Leakey Cabin | 🐾 Pet Friendly | 👥 Sleeps 4 | ⏰ Free Early Check-In (when available) | 📱 Free Hill Country Travel App

✨ What You’ll Love!

🌲 Hill Country Views & Quiet 63-Acre Setting – wide open, peaceful landscape and oak-shaded deck for relaxing or stargazing.

🔥 Outdoor Living – shaded deck built around oak trees, gas grill, outdoor dining setup and serene surroundings for cookouts and sunsets.

🍃 Nature & Wildlife – wildlife and bird watching, hiking and trail-ready terrain on the property; great for nature lovers wanting a true disconnect.

🏡 Cozy Cabin Comforts – living space, comfortable beds, and a fully-equipped kitchen make it easy to unwind and feel at home.

🐾 Pet & Family Friendly Getaway – pet friendly cabin (with fees) and kid-friendly layout make it ideal for small groups wanting flexibility and nature access.

✨ Interior Comforts
🛏️ Bedroom – king bed upstairs with premium linens and full bath/shower.

🛋️ Living Area – downstairs living area with seating and comfortable layout.

🍽️ Dining Area & Kitchen – kitchen equipped with full appliances, cookware, dishes, plus a regular drip coffee pot and complimentary coffee.

🛁 Bathrooms – upstairs full bath + downstairs half bath for convenience.

🌡️ Comfort Features – central air and heating for year-round comfort.

💵 Flexible Pricing for Every Stay
Our rates adapt to make sure smaller groups don’t overpay — but bigger getaways still get full value.

• Base rate includes up to 2 guests
• $20/person/night for each additional guest (up to 4 total)
• Cleaning Fee $ 125
• Pet fee: $20 per pet/night
- Release of liability required before check-in

✅ Good to Know
• Sleeps up to 4 guests (king + sleeper futon)

• Pet friendly — pets allowed under policy (up to 2, pets fee applies)

• Child-friendly environment

• We do not allow motorcycles at this property due to the steep hill and road conditions.

• Water access only when wet-weather creek flows; wildlife and hillside terrain vary with seasons.

👉 Airbnb will automatically calculate your total based on the number of guests/pets you include in your booking and your stay dates.

Amenities

  • Smoking Not Allowed
    Smoking Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible
    Wheelchair Inaccessible
  • Air Conditioning
    Air Conditioning
  • Heating
    Heating
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Hairdryer
    Hairdryer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fridge
    Fridge
  • Stove
    Stove
  • Microwave
    Microwave
  • Spices
    Spices
  • Coffee Pot
    Coffee Pot
  • Toaster
    Toaster
  • Dining Room
    Dining Room
  • Charcoal Grill
    Charcoal Grill
  • Veranda
    Veranda
  • Free Parking
    Free Parking

Location Description

"The Swiss Alps of Texas" is nestled in the Frio River Valley, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Texas Hill Country. Two museums offer a local historical perspective, and one of the most famous trees in Texas-the Rio Frio Landmark Oak, is just down the road. Test your bike on the Twisted Sisters Trail! Backroads Reservations Bandera, Texas Copyright 2023 - Backroads Reservations in Bandera, Texas Ask us at Backroads Reservations about our Hill Country Travel Guide, the best resource for traveling to the Hill Country! Find thoroughly researched and up-to-date information about dozens of towns, local businesses, events, parks, scenic drives, swimming holes and much more. Now on the web and mobile!

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What guests are saying...

Percy
Extremely relaxing, very quiet exactly what we were looking for. Place was so clean & the host were extremely informative prior to the visit to help plan. Would most definitely recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful place away from noise.
Penny
The property was private and peaceful and surrounded by the beauty of the Hill Country. Close to Lost Maples state park which was the reason for our stay. Highly recommend!
Shari
This little cabin was so unique and so quaint we actually just fell in love with it and want to build one just like it on our property. The owners were fabulous. The amenities were fabulous and it just felt so cozy. We loved sitting out on the patio, watching the birds in the wildlife we saw all kinds of birds cardinals we saw roadrunner also it was so neat, thank you again for fabulous hosting and a wonderful place to stay. We will definitely be back.
Annette
Great host! Beautiful grounds and very private! Great deck area! Many options for outdoor seating benches, two table and chair areas, picnic table and set of lounge chairs! Loved the birdfeeder and watching the various species of birds frequent it for a snack! Our host has great taste in decor and linens! The property featured a full size fridge, dishwasher and range. It also had a coffee maker and microwave oven. Well appointed kitchen and dining area! Propane BBQ outfit guest use is a nice feature! Very comfortable futon on first floor and two recliners. Liked having a half bath on first floor. We loved our stay and enjoyed the serene and peaceful surroundings!
Buffy
Absolutely beautiful and very peaceful! Hosts were very informative on things to do around town which helped out tremendously! Would definitely go back
Robert
We enjoyed our stay so much! Highly recommend this place to family & friends. Beautiful views, great service and lovely breakfast setting in the backyard. Warm welcome, relaxing and cozy. Thank you!
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