This is a beautiful, remote location and is great for anyone who wants to get away from it all for a few days in the country. The Frio River is across the road, and while it was low due to recent dry conditions (we could neither see nor hear the river itself from the cabin), we still enjoyed hiking along the riverbank and wading in the river where it was deep enough to do so. Lost Maples State Natiral Area and Garner State Park are both less than an hour's drive from the cabin as well. Please note: if you plan to visit either area -- even just for the day -- call ahead for reservations. We were unable to visit Garner because they were at capacity when we arrived there, and we had not made a reservation. Thanks to its remote location, the cabin can certainly live up to its name. We only got to enjoy one truly 'starry starry night' while there (clouds), but that in and of iteself was pretty incredible.
The cabin itself is cozy and reasonably comfortable; it worked well for the four of us. At 1,000 sq ft, it can certainly accommodate small parties such as ours; parties larger than four may feel cramped though. The beds were surprisingly comfortable; that was a real plus. The owners had the cabin well-supplied; we really lacked nothing during our stay. The cabin was clean upon check-in, but aspects of it could have been cleaner. The lack of a dishwasher is probably a contributing factor here. For example, we found the coffee cups stuck to the bottom of the cabinet when we checked in, so we cleaned them ourselves before using them. Dust from the dirt road in front of the cabin is probably another factor here. The decor of the cabin is 'tired,' and the seating is adequate if not terribly comfortable. Be aware that, while there is WiFi/internet and a TV and DVD player in the cabin, there is neither cable nor satellite service. Therefore, if you want to watch TV, you need to bring some sort of streaming device with you.
The owners are fabulous. Danny could not have communicated with us better before, during, or after our stay. He seemed quite proactive and anxious to ensure a positive experience for his guests. He is a genuine asset to this rental experience.
We would definitely stay here again if our travels took us to this area, and we highly recommend Starry Starry Night Cottage!
