Close proximity to Garner State Park, Lost Maples SNA, Hill Country SNA and the Frio River make it easy to enjoy a variety of activities from horseback riding, bird watching, river tubing, kayaking, hiking, stargazing and destination restaurants. The Lodge has all of the amenities of home including central air/heat, fully-equipped kitchen, linens, towels, consumables, games, fiber optic internet and a smart TV to connect to your streaming services. The space On the Sabinal River between Garner and Lost Maples State Park, sits this 3/2, 2000 sf river front timber frame home. The rustic accents give you a feel of being at "home in the hill country". Combining work and pleasure is easy to do at the Lost Maples River Lodge where you'll have high speed fiber optic internet service. Sit on the back porch and enjoy the calming background sounds of the Sabinal River while you're working or just sit, relax and let all of your stress go. A summer visit to Garner State Park has long been a family tradition for many Texans. Swim in the Frio River or float its waters on an inner tube, operate a paddle boat, and hike 16 miles of scenic trails. You can also camp, study nature, picnic, canoe, fish, play miniature golf, geocache and ride bikes. And, of course, you can dance! Your trip to the hill country wouldn't be complete without attending one of the nightly dances during the spring and summer months. Lost Maples State Natural Area is well known for fall foliage during the first two weeks of November, but it also provides the chance to do some birdwatching. The park can be separated into three major habitat types: grasslands and scrublands; mixed evergreen and deciduous escarpment woodlands; and floodplain and streamside woodlands. Of all habitat types the floodplain woodlands harbor the greatest variety of birdlife, but because of the canyon landscape and juxtaposition of habitat types, the birding opportunities are excellent throughout the park. All habitats in the park are easily accessible by trails. Lesser known, but just as beautiful, Hill Country State Natural Area offers backpacking, na­ture-watching and multiuse trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horse­back riders. Explore over 5,000 acres of rugged canyons, scenic plateaus and tranquil creek bottoms at this former ranch northwest of San Antonio. Escape from the bustle of modern life to a more relaxed time and place. Dining opportunities in the hill country vary from upscale restaurants such as the Laurel Tree Guest Table restaurant in Utopia, to the comfort food of long-time staple Neal's Dining Room in Concan, or the upscale menu and casual atmosphere of Mac and Ernie's Roadside Eatery in Tarpley. In addition to these time tested, tried and true restaurants you'll find several other local options to enjoy. Only 45 minutes from the Lost Maples River Lodge you can take in the sights, sounds and cuisine of the city of Bandera, self-proclaimed "Cowboy Capital of the World". Whether you stroll the shops and eateries on Main Street, visit the Natural History Museum or have your picture taken on a longhorn, there is much to do in this quaint, small town. When making your reservation remember, the longer you stay, the more you'll get to see and experience! You'll also want to set aside some time to just relax and enjoy fishing in the Sabinal river, roasting hot dogs and s'mores at the fire pit or checking out the Milky Way and the many other stars and constellations you'll be able to see due to the dark skies. The Lost Maples River Lodge has something to please everyone. Other things to note Lost Maples River Lodge does have a second bedroom downstairs, which is the private owner's quarters. This space is not available to guests.