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Cliffside - Rock Hounders' Paradise
Located on a sprawling 486-acre ranch, this rural getaway is a ROCK-HOUNDERS PARADISE! Multiple wet weather creeks crisscross the property surrounded by stunning rock formations and ancient bluffs. Responsible rock hunting and hiking are allowed. With ensuite baths and sliding glass doors in four of the bedrooms, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath provides both privacy and quality family time.
Easy driving distance to Mason, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Junction, the Llano River, & the Guadalupe River.
We have contactless check-in. The cabin will be unlocked. You will be provided with turn-by-turn instructions and given a gate code prior to your arrival. We live on the ranch and are available by text or phone.
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If you are arriving after dark, please let us know in advance so we can turn on exterior lights for you.
Scenic 486-acre ranch with cliffs, rolling hills and hiking trails. Bluebonnets and other colorful wildflowers abound in this area in the spring. Chart your own course or use the ‘Bluebonnet Trails’ guide to map a route.
Go left or right from our main road, Lazy H Rd, and in 9 miles be cooling off in the Llano River. An additional 9 miles to the left and you can explore the historic town of Mason. This small town has plenty of history and two local museums. Antiques, collectibles, boutique clothing, or just plain ‘stuff’ can be discovered in multiple shops in and around the courthouse square. Tour the restored 19th century Hill Country landmark, Seaquist House, and historic Fort Mason which was established in 1851. The longest continually operating theater in West Texas, the Odeon Theater built in 1928, continues to show first run films (ticket price usually $4!), classic movies, live music concerts and performances (ticket prices vary).
Mason town square houses a number of dine-in and take-out restaurants; the historic Willow Creek Café & Club, known for their year-round seasonally decorated holiday trees and Texas-size Chicken Fried Steak, serves American fare, Joe’s Italian Restaurant, Cooper’s Original Pit Bar-B-Que, Nacho’s Café and Agave Jaslico serving Tex-Mex, Santos-The Silerio Family Restaurant specializing in Toquitos, Rico Café (Tex-Mex breakfast & lunch only), James River Icehouse, and pizza at THC Beer Company and T. Bo’s Bar and Mercantile.
The Eckert James River Bat Cave, one of the largest bat nurseries in the country with a population of 4-6 million Mexican freetail bats, is located about 20 miles from Mason. Open from mid-May to mid-September an evening watching the bats fly out to hunt is an incredible experience.
The entire Central Texas area is home to award winning Texas wineries and cozy tasting rooms where you can lounge and enjoy the best of Texas wines. Check out the offerings in Mason at Robert Clay Vineyards Estate Winery, Murphy Creek Cellars, Sandstone Cellars Wine Bar, Parr Vineyards & Cellars, Fly Gap Winery, Peters Prairie Vineyard, and Blackmon Wines. For the Craft Beer lover visit Bear King Brewing Company or THC Beer Company.
Fast food options include Subway, Dairy Queen (every Texas town has a DQ), Laredo Taco Company, Mason Sno-cones, and Mason Donuts. Excellent coffee and pastry can be found at La Copa Joe’s.
The German town of Fredericksburg is 1 hour down Hwy 87. Often referred to as the heart of Texas Wine Country, Gillespie County boasts over 75 wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms. Fredericksburg is also known for great antique and boutique shops, wonderful restaurants, multiple festivals, and small-town Texas charm. This historic destination is not to be missed. Fredericksburg is home to three amazing museums: National Museum of the Pacific, Admiral Nimitz Gallery and the Pioneer Museum.
Kerrville is also nearby at 1 hour where you can kayak or paddleboard on the Guadalupe River, visit a nature center, or picnic on the riverbank in Schreiner Park.
Nearby Junction (27 miles) is listed among the top one-hundred disc golf courses in Texas with three 18+ hole courses. Junction is also home to South Llano River State Park with kayaking, tubing, hiking, and fishing.
Legacy Ranch is 486 acres of semi-rugged central Texas hill country. Numerous trails and hunting roads lead through the property to beautiful overlooks, ancient streambeds, and hidden creeks. You may collect rocks, etc. without disrupting the natural area. Maps are provided in your cabin and on the wall at the Rec Center. This is country hiking so wear comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes, take water, a whistle, and a map. You may see wildlife, road runners, squirrels, deer, snakes, porcupines, racoons, etc. For your safety, please DO NOT approach wildlife.
A stunning ancient oak tree shades the pool area and Recreation Center which are for the private use of our guests only. The pool area is generous, with enough room for a family gathering, including several large patio tables and chairs, and both a charcoal grill and a propane grill. It is conveniently attached to the Rec Center which has central AC/heat, bathrooms, a full kitchen with cooking and dining supplies, and a cozy seating area in which to relax. The Rec Center activities include a pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, video & arcade game, card tables, board games, books, and corn hole.
A lifeguard is not provided. Swim at your own risk. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Pets are not allowed in the pool. Flip flops are recommended for the deck area. Beach towels are provided.
Cliffside is a roomy five bedroom, four bath cabin nestled on a low hill surrounded by ancient bluffs and wet weather creek beds. Central ac/heat. Full kitchen with everything needed to prepare a family meal, basic spices, K-cup and drip coffee makers with coffee, and a 5-gallon water dispenser. Living area with smart TV and DVD player includes couch and two comfy chairs. WiFi is provided, no password required. Outside, the covered wrap-around porch boasts charcoal and propane grills, rocking chairs, firepit area with benches, and sweet, sweet quiet.
Each of the four in-house bedrooms has a built-in chest of drawers, personal safe, area for hanging clothes, ceiling fan, and private entrance via a sliding glass door. Bathrooms are ensuite with shower/tub combo and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispensers. The fifth bedroom is free-standing in what was formerly a small chapel. It can also be used as a private office.
Bedroom 1 King bed and over-sized chair.
Bedroom 2 Queen bed.
Bedroom 3 Twin over Full bunkbed and loveseat.
Bedroom 4 Three Twin beds.
Separate Bedroom/office Queen bed and desk with chair.
You will be given turn-by-turn driving instructions before your arrival date.
Dogs are allowed on Legacy Ranch with an additional pet fee of $40 per pet. Dogs are allowed in the house but not on the furniture. Please clean up after your dog if they “do business” in the yard. A dog enclosure is located in the yard under a shady tree should you wish to use it.
Smoking of any kind is NOT allowed in the house or in the Recreation Center. Please smoke outside, away from the doors. To keep our natural area clean and reduce the chance of a fire, cigarette butt receptacles are located on the porch and in the pool area. Please use them!
A fire pit is located on your property for your use. If you want a campfire, you MUST purchase firewood from us for $20 per large bundle. Using local firewood minimizes the risk of pests and infection. Each cabin is equipped with smores sticks for your convenience. Occasionally, we will be under a county-wide burn ban. In that case, no open fires are allowed, however you may still grill.
Speed Limit 20 mph on property roads. Watch for wildlife, dogs, children and hikers.
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Hosted byBilly Baschnagel
