Nueces River Escape | Dark Skies | Wildlife

River Access | Sleeps 6 | Free Early Check-In (when available) | Free Hill Country Travel App



The home is warm and inviting, with an open-concept kitchen and living room anchored by a wood-burning rock fireplace, green cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, and a farmhouse sink. The primary bedroom has a private ensuite; a second bedroom accesses a full hall bath - both with handmade-style blue tile showers and brushed gold fixtures. A side room with a queen bed sleeps extra guests. You'll rest on Tuft & Needle memory foam mattresses in Thuma frames, and mornings are best spent with the European Moccamaster coffee setup. A large sunroom wraps the back of the house with floor-to-ceiling windows, patterned tile floors, and mid-century seating overlooking the deer feeder, where whitetail and axis deer wander in at dawn. The home has half a gigabit fiber optic internet inside and out, smart TV, central heat and air, ceiling fans throughout, softened well water with multi-filtration UV treatment, and a washer and dryer.



Step outside and you'll understand why people fall in love with this place. The hilltop sits above the Nueces Canyon with unobstructed views, and every evening the sky fills with color as the sun drops behind the hills. This is a Bortle 2 dark sky zone - one of the darkest skies on Earth - making it world-class for stargazing and astrophotography. A telescope is provided. On a clear night you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye, a depth of sky most people have never experienced. Private and public Nueces River access is just a 5-minute drive for swimming, wading, or kayaking. Multiple shaded decks and covered seating surround the house, a fire pit with Adirondack chairs faces the hills, a hammock waits under the trees, and a custom-built stone BBQ and smoker stands ready.



This home is all about slowing down. Sip coffee while deer graze outside the sunroom. Watch the sky paint itself at dusk. Lie under stars bright enough to change how you think about the night. Whether you're here to relax, write, hike, photograph the night sky, or simply breathe, this place gives you room to do it.



This single-story home sleeps up to five and features:



Three bedrooms, two full baths, each with handmade-style blue tile and brushed gold fixtures

Primary bedroom with private ensuite; second bedroom with hall bath access and tree views

Side room with a queen bed for extra guests or a quiet reading nook

Spacious living area with deep blue sofa, wood-burning rock fireplace, and exposed beams

Sunroom with patterned tile floors, mid-century furniture, telescope, and panoramic views

Open-concept kitchen with green cabinetry, butcher-block counters, farmhouse sink, and Moccamaster setup

Full kitchen: refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, stove, and all dishes and utensils

Dining area seating six

Ceiling fans throughout, central heat and air, and large windows showcasing the landscape

Half a gigabit fiber optic internet inside and out with smart TV in the living room

Softened well water with multi-filtration UV system; washer and dryer



Amenities



Fire pit with Adirondack chairs facing the hills

Custom-built outdoor stone BBQ and smoker shaded by live oaks

Multiple shaded decks and covered outdoor seating

Hammock tucked under the trees

Unobstructed Hill Country views from every direction

Bortle 2 dark sky zone with telescope provided

Peaceful rural setting on 15 private acres with no visible neighbors

Whitetail deer, axis deer, wild hogs, wild turkey, and numerous birds daily

Room to explore across the full acreage; all linens and towels provided



** Private and public Nueces River access just 5 minutes away.

4x4 or high clearance vehicle required for the community access area. No ATVs or off-road motorcycles allowed **



Two other public river access locations are within five minutes.



Flexible Pricing for Every Group

Our rates adapt so smaller groups don't overpay while bigger getaways still get full value.



Base rate includes up to 2 guests

$25/person/night for each additional guest, up to 6 total

Cleaning fee: $200, covering professional turnover between stays

Pets are not allowed at this home

Release of liability required



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