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Ambush Hill Ranch, Remote With Running Creek, Canyons, Cliffs, End Of The Road

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Golf
Terrace/patio
Fitness facility
Master Bath
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Barksdale, TX
  • Popular LocationFrio River53 min drive
  • Popular LocationGarner State Park61 min drive
  • AirportUvalde, TX (UVA-Garner Field)80 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Maples State Natural Area91 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Ambush Hill Ranch, Remote With Running Creek, Canyons, Cliffs, End Of The Road

Three bedrooms, three baths, fireplace, outdoor patio and fire pit with barbecue pit. Laundry room, TV in game room. Scenic views, stars at night and lots of wildlife. Wifi and land line phone for local calls. Cell phones don't work in this area. Fishing, swimming, hunting additional. Not recommended for pets or small children. Hiking, birdwatching, star gazing, very quiet and remote. Road's end. This lodge has steps up and down and the outdoor terrain is rocky and uneven. If you have mobility problems, this property will not be comfortable for you.

Property manager

Sonja Rose Klein

Amenities

Air conditioning
Lake
Ambush Hill Ranch at the end of the road with clear water and abundant wildlife.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (37 reviews)
Ambush Hill Ranch at the end of the road with clear water and abundant wildlife.

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Not suitable for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
No off road vehicles

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Mountain Home

Located in Mountain Home, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Local points of interest include Nueces River and Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Barksdale, TX

What's nearby

  • Frio River - 53 min drive
  • Garner State Park - 61 min drive
  • Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area - 69 min drive
  • Concan Golf Course and Country Club - 78 min drive
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 91 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome quiet getaway
This place is the perfect place to get away quiet peaceful. The home is just right and can accommodate many. Had a great time at the swimming hole all to ourselves. Really loved the place. There is one thing about the bathtub/jet tub in the master bedroom It is super awkward. It really doesn't work. Might need to check on that Other than that great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in Ambush Hill
We've stayed on the property before in a different house and had yet another great time this year. The swimming hole was perfect to beat the heat. The fishing (catch and release) was exciting! Easy check-in/out. Sonja is always communicative. The stars, birds, wildlife, livestock and rolling hills provide a never-ending feast for the eyes!! It's wonderful that she opens her slice of heaven and allows you to explore/play with very little restriction. We'll be back again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aida T., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing
My family and I went out to Ambush Hill for my 19 year old son's military leave as he wanted to get away from it all. This property fits the bill, nice and secluded, bring your supplies and settle in because nearest small town about 20 miles away. Very nice cabin , great swimming hole with spring fed creek. Next trip we will have to make it up the mountain hiking trail. Sonja was easy to work with. Really nice stay! Al Thompson
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Ranch Vacay
Great little getaway with friends! Lots of wildlife and room to roam. Just wish we had gotten time to go to the best swimming hole on the property. We didn't see the piece of paper with the directions until the last day.

10/10 Excellent

Lanny O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
It was the perfect place to unwind. Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sonja Rose Klein

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Sonja Rose Klein is a native Texan, fifth generation. She is a published author, having traveled the world and writing essays and adventure tales. Her two published books are , 'Honk If You Married Sonja,' and 'Round Trip from Texas.' The are non-fiction. Between her travels, she raises a few good sheep and gardens organically. She is currently working on her third book, 'Ambushed by America.'

Why they chose this property

Ambush Hill is a unique property located west of the popular Hill Country, in the badlands. The road ends at this ranch, amid thousands of acres of low fences and free-ranging native and imported exotic animals that have escaped the treachery of high fences. The quiet can be unsettling so much that the buzzing of a bee is intrusive. Once you arrive, it is 20 miles to questionable civilization, a small town of 600 with few amenities. Best to arrive and enjoy. Don't plan on leaving for Chinese food or pizza. Bring your favorites with you and settle.

What makes this property unique

The view is commanding, a limestone cliff, clear water, but the sounds are entrancing, the caw of the crows, the trumpet of the axis deer, the bark of the fox and the howl of the coyotes. The sounds of the insects in the summer, the hummingbirds, the woodpeckers and even the windmill will spook. As I stated earlier, not for the faint-hearted.
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