Title: Star Gazing in the Hill Country! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Star Gazing in the Hill Country! Stargazing under Texas skies at this Hill Country retreat where evenings revolve around a crackling firepit surrounded by natural beauty ## Photo gallery for Star Gazing in the Hill Country! ![Property grounds - Star Gazing in the Hill Country! (Mason)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100167600/100167570/b641e8eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Star Gazing in the Hill Country! (Mason)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100167600/100167570/89c941c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Star Gazing in the Hill Country! (Mason)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100167600/100167570/e4a7f3fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Star Gazing in the Hill Country! (Mason)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100167600/100167570/51078502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Star Gazing in the Hill Country! (Mason)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100170000/100167600/100167570/13bf8404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Rio Bar N offers a peaceful Hill Country escape near Mason, TX. Enjoy private Llano River access for floating and fishing. The expansive back porch is perfect for gatherings. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMason-Hotels-Star-Gazing-In-The-Hill-Country.h100167570.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMason-Hotels-Star-Gazing-In-The-Hill-Country.h100167570.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.679207,-99.1276&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c%7CgzDnz_%7CQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40SBQ%40QBO%40QBSBOBQBODSBODODSDODODQDODOFODQFMFQFMFOFMHOFOHMFMHOHMHMHKHMJMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKLKJKJIJKJILIJKLGLILGJILGLGLILGLENGLELGNELENELELENCNCLENANCLCNANANCL%3FNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFLHJFLJJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJJJJJHLJJHLHLJLHJHLHLFNHLHLFNFNHLFNFLDPFLFPDNFNDNDPDNDNDRBNDNBRBNBPDN%40RBPBN%40P%40PBR%3FP%40N%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAR%3FPAPAPAN%3FRCPAPAPCNCRAPENCPCPCPENCPEPENEPENENGNENGPGLEPGLGNINGLGNINIJGNILILILKLIJILKJILKJKJKLKJKHKJKHKJMHKHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFMDMDODMDOFMBODMBOBODM%40OBOBMBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCMCOCOAMEOCOCMEMCOGMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMIMGKKMIKIKKKIKKMIKKIMKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIMIMIOGKIOGOIMGOGOGMGQGMEQGOEOEOEOEQEOEQEQCOEQCQCQCOCQASCOAQCQAQASAO%3FQAQAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5JIlq2eeSYZfIKuUz_GseK3Ycpk=) Mason, TX #### What's nearby - Llano River \- 2 min drive \- 4.2 km - Mason County Courthouse \- 12 min drive \- 18.0 km - The Odeon Theatre \- 12 min drive \- 18.0 km - M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library \- 13 min drive \- 17.7 km - St. Joseph Catholic Church \- 13 min drive \- 18.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Mason Wild Game Dinner - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive ## About this property ### Star Gazing in the Hill Country! Property highlights Star Gazing in the Hill Country! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this farm stay. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and games Room features All guestrooms at Star Gazing in the Hill Country! feature perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like dining tables and kitchen islands. 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Watch for the kiddos! ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Star Gazing in the Hill Country! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Star Gazing in the Hill Country!? ### What time is check-out at Star Gazing in the Hill Country!? ### Where is Star Gazing in the Hill Country! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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