Utopia River Retreat

Very nice location and great rates. We stayed here to visit the Frio River for our first time and it was perfect. We were about 20 minutes east of the river and still able to get a cabin even though we booked late. The swimming pool is a nice feature - clean and comfy. We stayed at the Hideout which was perfect for our needs. The back porch looks right over the small creek behind it. You could get in the clear clean water if you liked but not deep enough to really swim in. There are some local deer that roam around the area and the place is very secluded and quiet from any noise or crowds. Utopia is a very small town so be sure you bring food to eat and snacks. There is a local grocery store but not open after daytime hours. There is one cafe to eat at with typical texas style food - serves all meals. The kitchen is well kept but no dishwasher but not much of an issue. There is a large AC wall unit for the whole cabin and ceiling fans with some stand up fans that really help keep the place cool. No ice maker but there are ice trays. Be sure to bring charcoal if you want to cook on the grill outside - they sell firewood and you can find some small wood pieces for a fire at night but not enough for grilling. There is really no place to fish even though they state that on the listing. Has wifi in the cabin that you can connect to with your phone but not very fast. They do not clean your cabin while you are there so you make beds and clean dishes as needed. Cell service is very spotty in this part of the state. Would go back if we were stay in this area again.

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to write my review! October 2022 my husband and I celebrated our marriage with our closest friends and family. Such an amazing weekend, the accommodations were perfect. Not a single person in our party complained, all were very impressed with every cabin, the barn and the breathless views. Definitely will be going back! Thank you Utopia River Retreat!

My boyfriend and I spent 3 nights in the Arrowhead cabin over Memorial Day for a hill country getaway with friends & their children who were staying in the Tomahawk cabin and 2 of the RV spots (16 of us in total; 8 adults/8 kids aged 2-10). I would recommend Utopia River Retreat for couples, groups of friends, and families who are looking for a quiet getaway with comfortable accommodations. Despite no water in the Sabinal River behind the property, we managed to have plenty of fun! Our group spent one afternoon at the pool on property, one day at Garner State Park, and every night on the covered deck at Utopia River Retreat enjoying the breeze and cypress trees blowing in the wind. We had group meals and play time on the deck, and everyone enjoyed exploring the riverbed and old trees. Arrowhead is the perfect location at the River Retreat - the covered deck on one side and the pool on the other. The cabin was perfect for the 2 of us - comfortable king bed, soft sheets, nice sized great room kitchen/living/dining, and water pressure in the shower! The kitchen has plenty of cookware/cutlery and a full size fridge. In the mornings, we enjoyed coffee on the covered deck overlooking the trees and river bed. We used the charcoal grill near the pavilion to cook most of our meals - which was perfect for our large group. The Retreat managers were very responsive to my questions via email, and provided contactless check in when we arrived after hours.