Title: Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs - 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) Entire home # Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs ![Terrace/patio - Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs (Uvalde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74725700/74725632/97df5d56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs (Uvalde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74725700/74725632/48407007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs (Uvalde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74725700/74725632/ac16e4c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs (Uvalde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74725700/74725632/d5d247ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs (Uvalde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74725700/74725632/025568fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs, nestled on 15 acres along the Dry Frio River. Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a swimming pool, hiking trails, and outdoor pavilion or watch deer graze in the field while you unwind by the large fire pit. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81798 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big city Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs is the perfect destination; 15 acres of beautiful property nestled along the banks of the Dry Frio. Don't let the name "Dry" fool you, though. There is a swimming hole just steps away. The property offers a swimming pool, hiking trails, a large fire pit, volleyball net, outdoor pavilion, tire swings, horse shoes, soccer goals and large shade trees for enjoying nature. In the evening watch the sun set while the deer graze in the field. Rio Vista offers 3 bedrooms; 1 king, 1 Queen & 2 Bunkbeds and 2 full bathrooms. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a full size refrigerator, range top oven, microwave, dishwasher and coffee pot. It has a living room with two couches and two chairs. The dining area has a large dining table for 6\. The home has central air & heat, washer & dryer and a smart tv. Rio Vista is far enough from the noise of the main river to experience a peaceful retreat, but just minutes from Concan and its quaint restaurants, quirky shops or to float the Frio. No Pets No Parking or Driving on grass No ATV's or Off Road Vehicles Pavilion Kitchen can only be used if approved by management NO PARTIES ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,798 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48830500/48830481/e84eb512.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin 7 of 7 With Private River Access to the Nueces River Uvalde - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=48830481&PinnedHotelID=48830481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104347300/104347235/29722f7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Concan Leakey area - 20 mins to Garner Park, Reagan Wells, Dry Frio River Uvalde - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=104347235&PinnedHotelID=104347235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62600000/62592600/62592593/fef0639d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rio Escondido Dragon Fly UVALDE - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=62592593&PinnedHotelID=62592593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34978100/34978032/w1179h1404x0y0-251b5543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nueces River, Texas Hill country,Private Riverfront Property on the Nueces River uvalde - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=34978032&PinnedHotelID=34978032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74790000/74782000/74781997/8fa42281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gone Fishin' Cabin at Lightning Bug Springs Uvalde - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=74781997&PinnedHotelID=74781997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118180000/118176500/118176482/d1628c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Secluded Cabin in the Woods - Second Wind Ranch Leakey - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=118176482&PinnedHotelID=118176482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106850000/106848000/106847953/dd9b73c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Spacious 5 separate hotel suites in charming Uvalde with WiFi, AC. 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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 191660 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.50181%2C-99.81229&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hWr8yQf_ckMnUJkiC3DPm4n3XVo=) Uvalde, TX #### What's nearby - Frio River \- 15 min drive \- 17.3 km - Concan Golf Course and Country Club \- 21 min drive \- 22.2 km - Frio Valley Ranch Golf Club \- 21 min drive \- 22.2 km - Frio Bat Cave \- 22 min drive \- 26.8 km - Garner State Park \- 23 min drive \- 27.5 km #### Getting around - San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 112 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Neal's Dining Room - ‬16 min drive - ‪Joe Jimmys - ‬16 min drive - ‪Hippie Chic's River Shack - ‬16 min drive - ‪Las Colinas De Concan Mexican - ‬17 min drive - ‪Feed Rack Grill - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs have a pool? ### Is Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs? ### What time is check-out at Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs? ### Where is Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rio Vista at Lightning Bug Springs Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Justin M. Jun 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Was ok for what we needed. ##### Justin M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica C. Jul 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great overall stay It was a great location , peaceful and quite will definitely book again in the near future . ##### Jessica C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doris W. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Beautiful and peaceful area ##### Doris W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chaise S. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Rio vista The location and swimming hole were awesome!!!! Super quiet, very peaceful! Bbq pits weren’t the cleanest and half way falling apart, or had no grates.Beds were as expected for a rental, had an outlet that was in the living room with a broken cover. Electric hazard for children. Dishes were put up but dirty, had to wash before we used them. Overall would come back just for location and swimming hole. ##### Chaise S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin V. May 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, Quiet, Roomy, Fun. I enjoy the peace and quiet. Secluded, but close enough to Garner State Park. Kids enjoyed playing soccer. Plenty of room inside. It was nice having the entire place to ourselves. ##### Martin V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoAnn P. Jun 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay The house we stayed in was perfect for all 5 of us. There is just no water in the Frio River to float so loved that this place had a swimming pool. My granddaughters loved the tire swing. We played games in the evening and sat on the porch at night to look up at the stars. This is a great place to bring your family for a get away and enjoy relaxing ##### JoAnn P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. Feb 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion We were looking for a place to spend time with our son, daughter-in-law and four grandchildren. This was perfect for us. The floorplan was perfect: separate bedroom for mom and dad, bunkroom with four bunks and bathroom on one end of the house, master suite for grandparents on the other end of the house. Beautiful deck overlooking the river. Soccer field and equipment, tether ball courts, horseshoe pits, fire pit--so many ways for an active family like ours to spend time together. Dena was a terrific hostess. Communication was immediate and accurate. We will definitely consider utilizing this property again next year. ##### Robert S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laura K. May 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good option for near Garner We stayed here for access to Garner. The location was amazing, the back porch was a dream, and the accommodations were good. Only cons we found: 1)Finding this particular house in the complex at night when we arrived was difficult. Would advise a little hand drawn map or something on the arrival instructions since this one is down a path and hard to see. 2)Parking seems limited. The only place to park for this unit is by the bunkhouses, which were empty while we were there but had someone been in them that drove I think this would have been an issue. 3)If you are taller than about 5ft you will have to squat to shower. My brother and I are 5'5" and 5'510" each and the shower head was below our faces, my poor 6'8" husband REALLY struggled since the shower stall was also compact width/length wise. Overall enjoyed our stay. Would probably try the log cabin looking unit next time. ##### Laura K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rajatha R. Mar 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Experience Hill Country at its best We loved loved the location. Waking up to the sight of mountains, tranquil river and birds chirping from the hundreds of trees - we had a wonderful stay at Lightining Bug Springs. We stayed in the Rio Vista cabin in the spring season and it was rustic, cute, comfortable and has superb views of hills & river. The kids loved to play on the deck, climb trees, eat meals, paint rocks, collect wildflowers and splash in the river below - it was an amazing experience for everyone. When we were driving to the cabin, we thought its too remote and were skeptical, but once we entered the property, we saw the beauty of this place. Also, its one of the rare places in Concan/Uvalde where the owners provide you with linens and towels and kitchenware. The owner Dena was very responsive and also accommodated our change of plans last minute. We had a leisurely trip which is exactly wat we needed to escape the busy city life. We spent a day at Garner State park (really lovely during spring with fresh water in the Frio river and colorful wildflowers bursting everywhere), went for Frio Bat Cave tour and saw millions of bat zooming out at dusk, drove through misty hills to Lost Maples natural park and explored small town Concan with country music and cute cafes. This was one of the best places we have stayed in, little expensive given the remote location but totally worth it! Hope to come back in the Fall season. ##### Rajatha R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria R. May 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay It was a private, peaceful,relaxing, and family friendly, Awesome experience, adventurous with activities for all ages. I will definitely come back. ##### Maria R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan F. Mar 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Great place to get away ##### Juan F. 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