House was very comfortable. Access to the river was awesome. Kids enjoyed the pool and the river rapids and catching (and releasing) fish.We walked the river bank (gotta have good shoes) and floated down passed the house and repeated that throughout our stay.
I think I must have said âI love this houseâ 20 times after arriving. The previous reviews sold me on booking and Downum on the Frio did not disappoint. We had a fabulous time. Kids jumped into the pool night one and took turns on the rope swing. We played games on the spacious porch and cooked breakfast on Blackstone the next day! Just a ton of fun. The house sits just above the river. Such a beautiful spot with a great swimming hole and rope swing. Tons of fun and just a great time relaxing. Hated to leave! We will be back.
We loved this location. The house was comfortable and had all the amenities. We had easy access to the best river in Texas with the perfect swimming hole. The hosts were wonderful. Top notch.
We stayed here for a long weekend trip with one other family and had an amazing time. The house was great, we loved hanging out on the deck and the kids loved swimming in the pool and river! The hosts were very thoughtful and very easy to communicate with and we couldn't have asked for a better, more comfortable stay. 5/5 would definitely stay here again.
Our second stay at Angieâs property and was great as always. Location to the river is great and Angie was super helpful. We look forward to returning in the future.
We LOVED staying here! It was perfect for our family and the hosts were the best! They made sure everything was perfect! It is such a beautiful area and the house was lovely. Plenty of kitchen supplies for cooking and a fun pool with a rope swing. I would highly recommend this house to everyone. Thanks for making our family trip amazing!
This was the perfect setup for our family and friends! More than accommodating and had everything we needed. The patio, pool and river access was exactly what we wanted and Angela was great! We will definitely be staying here again in the future. Thanks Angela and Roadie the dog was so sweet and welcoming!
Great location, even when the river was super low - still plenty of water in the "swimming hole" and lots of little "pools" for the little ones. Loved the house and it's history all throughout. Very close to Leakey to get food or groceries, and a quick trip to Garner for some dancing. Kids and adults both loved the pool and HUGE porch.
This place has absolutely everything you need for a comfortable stay. The well-equipped house was rustic yet updated insideâa clean, cozy space that felt like home. We enjoyed the covered deck on the back of the house. A huge above ground sparkling clean pool with our very own rope swing was also a hit with everyone. We are already planning a return trip. Thanks for a great getaway!
Loved everything about this vacation home! Everyone enjoyed the pool. The house was very clean and had enough room for our group of 9. The perfect place for a vacation away from everything! Mrs. Angela was there to answer all my questions promptly and made us feel right at home. Meeting Roadie was a plus, Sheâs a very smart girl. Thank you! Will definitely be back and are already recommending to our family and friends!
This was our second year in a row to stay at the Downum property. We enjoyed it as much as the first time. We were able to play in the Frio, the pool, grill burgers and s'mores, hike at Garner State Park, see the bats in flight, relax and enjoy beautiful starry nights. The Downum's are nice and helpful. It was another great getaway to the Leakey area. Thank you!
We couldnât have loved downum on the Frio more! Weâve been coming to Leakey for about 3 years and this has been the best place by far. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. The house was inviting and homey. Perfectly stocked kitchen. The outdoor living space here will bring you back again. The kids played outside the entire time - especially loving the rope swing over the pool. Even with water levels low - the ONLY water hole left on the Frio is in your backyard. Will absolutely return again!
This property exceeded our expectations. Even with the Frio River low, there is a sizeable swimming hole nearby. We could either walk down to the river and/or drive our pickup for easy unloading, etc. My college-age son and his girlfriend were able to stay on top of their classwork with reliable Wi-Fi connection and a nice desk area upstairs. This property has too many amenities to list, but our favorites were the charcoal grill, gas flat-top, full size oven and stove top, table with firepit, washer/dryer, large shaded back deck, easy access to the house for unloading, and the comfortable beds. We will be back!
The Downum River House was truly an amazing stay. The pictures definitely donât do it justice. Itâs wonderful! Everything you think you may need is taken care of and available. House was equipped with so many things, you basically only had to bring your clothes and food, and you were set. Being right on the river, the views were amazing, and accessing it was super easy. Absolutely a beautiful place to stay and enjoy with our family and friends. We look forward to visiting again in the future. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home and property with us! Also thanks for the sweetest dog we ever met, Roadie. The kids absolutely loved her and enjoyed all her visits.
The house is large, and you could easily fit multiple families. The wrap around deck offers great options to hang out and enjoy the breeze. The linens and towels being provided is wonderful, and it was a plus that they smelled so good. The house has other amenities that we didn't fully take advantage of but are a plus as well. Having a pool is a fantastic option, especially because even though the weather wasn't great, because of the public access to the water hole,
it still got busy since the spot is well known by locals. The AC in the home works great. You'll have mostly everything you need. The home has been well loved and has seen better days. The steps down to the river could use some upkeep, and there's evidence that handrails were removed. A deep cleaning would really enhance this rental, and the price warrants it. The kitchen, in particular, could use a deep cleaning. We swept the floors and picked up a lot of dirt that we didn't bring in. The counters were also dirty, and there were sugar ants. We cleaned what we could to keep us comfortable. The dishwasher had dishes already in it when we arrived. We didn't mess with it. The large couch in the living room smelled like urine, but we didn't use it and were hardly inside. To be fair, we didn't alert the property manager about these things because we figured none were an easy nor quick fix and we didn't want to interrupt our stay nor bother anyone during the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. The beds are just okay but being
NIce river vacation location just steps from the Frio. The grill and pool were used often. The rope swing at the pool was a big hit. The river is so nice...cold but it was rather low but still good to explore. The house had a big pool deck for the above ground pool and we ate on the porch every meal, I think. The beds were new and had new linens. The house was clean and newly remodeled. The kitchen was well-equipped. There are 2 rooms upstairs with 2 queen beds each and a twin bed in one (4 queens and 1 twin total upstairs). There is also the new bathroom upstairs. Downstairs is the master bedroom with one queen bed and a twin bed at the foot of the stairs. There are 2 bathrooms with a shower in between. There is a large kitchen and living room downstairs as well. There were only 4 of us this trip so we had more than enough room. There are ceiling and floor fans everywhere so the rooms could be kept cool with the Texas heat overpowering the A/C in the afternoons upstairs. The property is not far from Concan and the Frio Bat Cave as well as Lost Maples park to the northeast.
We had a very nice Covid19 vacation and appreciate the property owners who were located nearby. But we loved having Roadie, their super friendly and well mannered dog, coming to visit and play ball!
We saw deer close by as well.
Thanks for an enjoyable visit!
Brad and I have been married for 40 years, High School sweethearts! We raised two sons and have five awesome grandchildren. We are looking forward to sharing our home with others who know the value of family time and good friends.
This house was built by my parents in 1974 and I lived there until I married in 1980. We moved back into the home when my parents moved. We have so many great memories in this home and hope that others can make memories here as well.
Our home is located close to the town of Leakey where you can find local shops and businesses. The town is undergoing some renovations right now and we are looking forward to seeing how it turns the old historic buildings into more interesting shops and business. If you are a biker we are located right off Highway 337, one of the Three Sisters, famous for the exciting ride. For hiking we are located 10 miles from Garner Park and 14 miles from Lost Maples State park. And don't forget the old time dancing at Garner Park a favorite for visitor for years. Best of all if your here for the Frio you are steps from it's clear cold water. Sit on the deck and listen to the sound of the water running by or go down and jump in and let the Frio washs your cares away.