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Historic Ranch Lodge + 3 Private Suites Overlooking the Brazos River

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, table football, ping pong
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mineral Wells, TX
  • Place, Mineral Wells Fossil Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ the King Covenant
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Baker Hotel and Spa
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Historic Ranch Lodge + 3 Private Suites Overlooking the Brazos River

Welcome to our beautifully restored guest ranch, a Texas historic treasure designed by renowned architect Charles Dilbeck and perched high above the scenic Brazos River. This spacious retreat blends timeless character with modern comfort and breathtaking bluffside views throughout. Ideal for families, multiple-family getaways, or reconnecting retreats, the lodge offers room to relax, reconnect, and unwind in a truly unforgettable setting.


Your booking includes private access to three thoughtfully appointed lodge suites, each designed for comfort and flexibility:

King David Suite
Two bedrooms and one bathroom, sleeping up to eight guests with a private courtyard balcony view.

Jaye Bird Suite
Three bedrooms and one bathroom, sleeping up to eight guests, with two private balconies. One features a courtyard view, and one overlooks the Brazos River.

Erma Fern Suite
One bedroom with private living area and bathroom, sleeping up to seven guests.

Each suite offers comfortable furnishings, tasteful décor, and serene spaces perfect for rest and relaxation after a full day exploring or unwinding at the ranch.


Guests enjoy access to the lodge’s stunning shared interior spaces, including:
• A grand 3,000-square-foot Great Room showcasing panoramic river bluff views ideal for relaxing, shared meals, or casual group games.
• A fully equipped chef’s kitchen with central island for convenient group cooking and casual dining.
• On-site laundry facilities for extended or family stays.


Shared outdoor amenities include the sun lounge deck, fishing dock (valid fishing license required), game room, and recreation areas with basketball, sand volleyball, horseshoes, and walking paths.

Please note: Shared amenities may be enjoyed by guests from nearby cabins and accommodations on the property.


Need Additional Lodging?
Additional accommodations are available on-site and may be reserved separately to accommodate larger travel groups. Availability varies by season.


Why Guests Love Us:
There is something unforgettable about waking up above the Brazos River with endless Texas sky stretching out before you. From architectural character to modern comforts, this retreat beautifully balances nostalgia and serenity. Whether enjoying time in the Great Room, listening to the quiet outdoors on the lounge deck, or gathering in the kitchen for shared meals, guests often share that their stay feels both refreshing and restorative.


Ideal For
• Larger families traveling together
• Groups of couples or friends
• Wellness, writing, or church retreats
• Relaxing reunion weekends

Whether your goal is connection, rest, or adventure, this bluffside ranch lodge offers a rare setting designed for meaningful moments together.
During your stay at this resort, you'll be within walking distance of Mineral Wells Fossil Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/games room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Mineral Wells Fossil Park and 6 minutes from Christ the King Covenant
Historic Ranch Lodge + 3 Private Suites Overlooking the Brazos River offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mineral Wells resort is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

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

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

More

  • Note from host: Smoking not permitted inside
  • Smoke-free property

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/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • 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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional rooms available for rental

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not permitted inside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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: 99
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Historic Ranch Lodge + 3 Private Suites Overlooking the Brazos River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chesney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heather was an ANGEL!!!! The whole place was magical and just so perfect!!! We are so thankful they let us host my son’s birthday here!!! I wish I could get married here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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