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The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

AU$202
avg per night

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Barksdale, TX
  • Place, Frio River
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Garner State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 King Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub
The current price is AU$202
avg per night

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About this property

The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5

This property was run as a small motel for 50 years by my grandmother, marketed as a "hunter's paradise". We have been slowly renovating the property, and now have four rooms and the Gathering House that are available for select dates. Room #5 consists of two King beds, a bathroom with a tub and shower, a/c, heat, Keurig coffee maker, microwave, and a mini-refrigerator. We have added 55" TVs, and Wi-Fi is available to our guests! The room has had a "face lift", with new paint and black-out curtains. There is a breezeway right outside the room for you to use, as well as a charcoal barbeque pit.

We are near the Nueces River where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, and kayaking. There are several restaurants in the area, including our onsite coffee shop, Barksdale Coffee Company! It is open Monday-Saturday and offers great breakfast and lunch options, as well as some of the best coffee in the area! There is also the Chicken Coop across the street (open Mon-Wed & Fri only), and some amazing businesses to shop during your stay.

There is a 2 night minimum on our rooms. We make exceptions for guests on motorcycles or bicycles who are riding the Two Twisted Sisters route or through our beautiful area, and for out of town guests who are attending one-day events. Please call us at 512.981.7876 for more information!

Please note - We are a smoke-free facility! There is a $50 non-refundable pet fee for those with pre-approved dogs.

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5 on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$202, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5 located?

Situated in Barksdale, this lodge is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Nueces River and 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from Frio River.

The Nueces River Retreat - Room #5 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

This is an older property that the owners have been bringing up to date. It still retains its vintage charm, but now with really comfortable beds, good air conditioning, and a tiny coffee shop right on the property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

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

4th of July with the nieces and nephews pt 2

Room was great. The beds were comfy. We had enough room to play cards. The food and drinks from the coffee shop next door were great, but took a while because they are popular and there was only one person working there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Perfect place to make a stop!

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Peaceful and clean

This was our second time staying here and it won't be our last. Gena has some small but very thoughtful details like a essential oils diffuser and yummy lemon hand soap in the rooms. There is a microwave, coffee maker, community BBQ pit and a cute seating area on the patio to enjoy in the evening. The outdoor seating is comfortable too. We had to cute white rocking chairs outside our door. She is quick to respond to any inquiry and is super pleasant. There are lots of places to swim near by. We love this place and can't wait to come back. Thank you Gena.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauralea B.

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

Great plac to stay!

Worked perfectly for my needs. Fairly priced and exceptional clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

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

The owners were very polite and everyone on-site was very welcoming. We will be back most definitely

It was easy and very reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

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

TEXAS TRIP

This is an awesome place to stay. Quiet and comfortable. This was my second stay with them , and I will be back. Kurt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

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

Perfect. Just enough.

Just the necessities but just right. God access to swimming spots in Camp Wood. Really good beds and shower. Room #4 is very close to highway and the trucks were a bit unnerving to my friend but didn't bother me much. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed it

Was a great way to get away from busy life to slow down and enjoy everything around you and be with the ones you love.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Q.

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

Incredible views and great location

Everything went well and it was a great experience. I can't say more about the place. You guys were great! Thanks again and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

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

AWESOME PLACE,,,,,GREAT PEOPLE

NO FRILLS ROOM ...CLEAN, GREAT AC....AWESOME PEOPLE FRIENDLY AND EASY TO DEAL WITH......KURT
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie B.

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

A Relaxed Getaway

Looking for a place to unplug from technology? This is the place. No TV or wi-fi. Step away from your problems and enjoy time walking the river looking for unique rocks or bring your own float and enjoy the beautiful clear water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Stan S.

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

A bit out of the way but the people were real friendly

Friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Loved it

Nothing but awesomeness ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Excellent

Enjoyable
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy T.

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

Rustic Getaway

It was good.
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New owners

They are working very hard on the improvements
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019