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River Front Historic Lodge + Suites w/Scenic Stay on 14 Private Acres

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Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mineral Wells, TX
  • Mineral Wells Fossil Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Baker Hotel and Spa
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Crazy Water Bath House & Spa
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Mineral Wells

Located in Mineral Wells, this resort is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Mineral Wells Fossil Park and Christ the King Covenant. .This family-friendly resort is 29 mi (46.7 km) from Possum Kingdom Lake and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from West City Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mineral Wells Fossil Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Christ the King Covenant - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • West City Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • The Baker Hotel and Spa - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Crazy Water Bath House & Spa - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Fiesta Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Express - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Estrella - ‬13 min drive

About this property

River Front Historic Lodge + Suites w/Scenic Stay on 14 Private Acres

Step Into Timeless Texas Charm on the Brazos River
Escape to this historic riverfront ranch, a true Texas gem designed by renowned architect Charles Dilbeck. Nestled along the scenic Brazos River and perched atop a breathtaking 150-foot cliff, this peaceful property offers rustic elegance, vintage character, and sweeping views—perfect for group gatherings, family reunions, retreats, or special celebrations.


What This Rental Includes (Sleeps 21):
Your group will enjoy private access to three thoughtfully appointed suites within the main lodge:
• King David Suite – 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | Sleeps 8
• Jaye Bird Suite – 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | Sleeps 8
• Erma Fern Suite – 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom + private living room | Sleeps 7



All suites are designed with comfort, style, and relaxation in mind.


Exclusive Lodge Features:
• 3,000 sq ft Great Room with 180° panoramic river views
• Fully equipped kitchen with island — ideal for group meals and entertaining
• Laundry room — convenient for extended stays or families


Included Shared Ranch Amenities:
Guests also have access to several shared features across the ranch:

• Riverside lounge deck — soak up the sun or enjoy peaceful mornings

• Community dock — perfect for fishing, floating, or quiet reflection

• Game room — pool table, arcade-style games, and fun for all ages

• Recreation area — complete with horseshoes, basketball court, sand volleyball, and unbeatable river views


Note: These shared spaces are used by guests from other cabins and accommodations on the property.


Need More Space?
We offer additional accommodations onsite (not included in this listing), including Courtyard Rooms, Lodge Suites, and Rustic Cabins. Reach out if you’re planning a larger group stay—we’re happy to help you find the perfect setup.


What We Love About This Property:
There’s something truly special about this place. From the moment you step onto the cliffside overlooking the Brazos River, the views stretch for miles and the pace of life begins to slow.



We love how it blends rustic character with just the right amount of chic comfort. The recreation area invites friendly competition with basketball, horseshoes, or sand volleyball, while quiet moments on the deck offer space to reflect, reconnect, or simply take it all in.



It’s not just a stay — it’s where memories are made.


Why You’ll Love It:
• Unique historic architecture with Western charm

• Serene river views and bluff side beauty

• Spacious gathering areas for every kind of celebration

• Recreation and relaxation in equal measure



Whether you're here to celebrate, rest, or recharge, this riverfront retreat invites you to experience the soul of Texas — one peaceful moment at a time.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this resort include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jaye Arsement

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Non- Refundable Pet deposit per pet (NO CATS)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fun for the whole family

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 65
Note from host: Additional rooms available for rental
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Rest Yourself River
River Front Resort Resort
River Front Resort Mineral Wells
River Front Resort Resort Mineral Wells

River Front Historic Lodge + Suites w/Scenic Stay on 14 Private Acres Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., Corpus Christi, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Party

A perfect place for a family gathering. Things to do for all ages if you like the outdoors. The property is on two bends in the river with beautiful, changing views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Long Wedding

This property is gorgeous! Every one of our guests were so impressed, they swam in the river, sat around the bonfire and enjoyed getting to know each other. There were a few hiccups, ac's not working in the rooms and a sink that fell off the wall but Justin was quick to repair anything we had issue with. I can not say enough good things about Justin, he saved the day several times. The amphitheater was perfect for the wedding ceremony, the grounds kept all of our guests entertained while we prepared for the rehearsal on Friday and the wedding on Saturday. They need to work on the suggested vendor list, much of the information was out of date. I would say that the individual rooms are over priced, however we felt that the price for the Grand Lodge was appropriate. Beautiful memories were made here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely AMAZING!!!!

We rented the great lodge, all of the suites, and about 13 of the individual rooms for the weekend. We used the outdoor activities area and fire pit on Friday night, cooked s’mores and had a marvelous time… We also had a patio party on Bre’s patio and it was perfect! We spent Saturday afternoon down by the river at the dock… Everyone had a great time. The place is immaculate and decorated in luxurious style and authentic details. We had everything that we needed… And then some! Melinda was wonderful to work with and went way above and beyond to help make our weekend so special! They accommodated every request and had even more things we’re available as options if we wanted to include. Our friends and family are still going on and on about how beautiful and relaxing and gorgeous this place was! The owners have gone to great detail and expense to make this place just wonderful! And it shows!! My kids want to go back for Christmas and stay there!! We will be returning hopefully annually!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a wedding or event!

First off, this property is beautiful and has a prime spot on the river. The property is ideal for a wedding or large event. So this is definitely a great spot for that! We stayed there for a family get away for 3 nights and felt it needed a bit more luxury for the price. The main bedrooms had things in all the drawers/closets so basically no one unpacked. There is a wonderful river spot on the property but it needs outdoor furniture, picnic area, and gravel (besides dirt). Also, there is a large area in the middle of the property that needs outdoor eating areas with shade (or) overall nice outdoor furniture around property for social gathering. The main kitchen in the Great Room needs a deep cleaning (inside all the drawers and all the dishes) and new appliances are much needed.. Specifically, needs two dishwashers (comment above about clean dishes), a commercial ice maker and new oven. There is a wonderful new commercial kitchen but I believe that is an extra cost and not near the Great Room where you eat and hang out. The property manager Melinda was very helpful and Justin went out of his way to help out. I will add that Melinda suggested the use of a chef, Regan Johnson, who is not only an amazing chef but was a delight to work with. Food was 10 stars and made the stay much more enjoyable. My suggestion to the owner would be to work on a different price structure. The add on's in price, " if you use this or use that", was a bit negative and gives off a vibe that doesn't go with the overall special feeling of the ranch. My other suggestion would be to KEEP the charm of the original ranch and don't add things like event lighting/colored lights. Overall, I look forward to returning one day as I heard a pool will be added in the future. The overall town of Mineral Wells was adorable and obviously going to be a big hit when the new hotel opens. I also have to admit I went crazy for the CRAZY WATER.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita W., Mineral Wells

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

This property is an amazing place. The owner has renovated everything while keeping the original charm. I can not recommend this place enough. The Ranch would be a great place for weddings, family gatherings or just a getaway. Melinda and Jennifer went above and beyond to create an amazing experience. Thanks to everyone for making our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020