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[2007] Dude ranch? Where? [Merged]

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At one time there was a discussion of one or two resorts that were like dude ranches. Does anyone know of a place like this as a timeshare where we can exchange?
 

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Dude ranch

At one time there was a discussion of one or two resorts that were like dude ranches. Does anyone know of a place like this as a timeshare where we can exchange?

There's one in Michigan called the Double JJ ranch doublejj.com. I've never been there but it sounds like fun. I've seen it listed through Interval before.
 
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Westgate River Ranch is about 45 minutes from Orlando, Florida
 

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Thanks

Many thanks. I'll be checking them out. Any others? I thought there'd be a couple in the West.
 

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Perhaps Warner Springs Ranch in San Diego county? Exchanges through II as code WSR.

While not a true "dude-ranch" -- WSR does offer trail rides, lessons, summer horse camp (weeklong equestrian camp for youth), carriage rides, etc. Plenty of other activities also available.
 

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Also check out Premiere Vacation Club at Kohl's Ranch Lodge - an RCI Silver Crown Resort in Payson, Arizona (RCI 3986 KOH). Actually, Tug reviews say it's 17 miles outside Payson.

While it may not be a true Dude ranch - Tug reviews say plenty of hiking and horseback riding are available.



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Disney Vacation Club and II list Tanque Verde.

I have read good reviews, but have not been there.
 

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BUMP!!

:hi: Seeking further input to "Real Ranch Life" activities with timeshare amenities.

Let me know what is available to trade into.

My cattle experience is "small scale" compared to a "Real" ranch life!!!

Thanks in advance!!!:clap:
 

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There is a Dude ranch in Wickenburg, AZ. but I do not know the name.
 

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At one time there was a discussion of one or two resorts that were like dude ranches. Does anyone know of a place like this as a timeshare where we can exchange?

Checkout the Villas at Flying L (II code FLY and FL1). We will be there in Nov 08. Exchanged a 1 BR at Ocean Pointe for 2 BR at Flying L. It's located 40 miles from San Antonio in Bandera, Texas. Bandera calls itself the "Cowboy Capital of the World".

There are no reviews in the TUG database for this resort. But it has a lot to offer, according to the web site. Have any Tuggers been to the Flying L?.
http://www.flyingl.com/
 

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Flying L in Texas ... anyone been there?

Checkout the Villas at Flying L (II code FLY and FL1). We will be there in Nov 08. Exchanged a 1 BR at Ocean Pointe for 2 BR at Flying L. It's located 40 miles from San Antonio in Bandera, Texas. Bandera calls itself the "Cowboy Capital of the World".

There are no reviews in the TUG database for this resort. But it has a lot to offer, according to the web site. Have any Tuggers been to the Flying L?.
http://www.flyingl.com/

I also wouldn't mind hearing from anyone who's heard anything about the Flying L:) We're looking for a place to stay in Texas next summer.

Thanks,
Debi
 
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I booked 57 rooms at the Westgate River Ranch for a school trip in March. It will be a blast.
 

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Checkout the Villas at Flying L (II code FLY and FL1). We will be there in Nov 08. Exchanged a 1 BR at Ocean Pointe for 2 BR at Flying L. It's located 40 miles from San Antonio in Bandera, Texas. Bandera calls itself the "Cowboy Capital of the World".

There are no reviews in the TUG database for this resort. But it has a lot to offer, according to the web site. Have any Tuggers been to the Flying L?.
http://www.flyingl.com/

I've never been to the Flying L Dude Ranch, but I have been to Bandera many times. It is full of dude ranches and beautiful scenery. The river on the website is the Medina River which is perfect for tubing on a hot summer day. The river bank and river bed has a lot of dinosaur tracks, so it has been popular with visitors for millions of years! In the fall be sure to check out Lost Maples State Park, a short drive away. It has great hikes and probably the only fall color in the state!

Bandera, itself, is a very good example of an old Texas town. If you are there on a Friday night during football season, try to go to the local high school football game - the entire town will be there! After the game, everyone goes to the local dance hall for some Texas Two Step. And I mean everyone, even tiny babies and young children are on the dance floor with their parents. Many of the dude ranches in the area will also have dances on the weekend, but for local color the ones that the town people go to can't be beat.

Have fun!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

nonutrix
 

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I've never been to the Flying L Dude Ranch, but I have been to Bandera many times. It is full of dude ranches and beautiful scenery. The river on the website is the Medina River which is perfect for tubing on a hot summer day. The river bank and river bed has a lot of dinosaur tracks, so it has been popular with visitors for millions of years! In the fall be sure to check out Lost Maples State Park, a short drive away. It has great hikes and probably the only fall color in the state!

Bandera, itself, is a very good example of an old Texas town. If you are there on a Friday night during football season, try to go to the local high school football game - the entire town will be there! After the game, everyone goes to the local dance hall for some Texas Two Step. And I mean everyone, even tiny babies and young children are on the dance floor with their parents. Many of the dude ranches in the area will also have dances on the weekend, but for local color the ones that the town people go to can't be beat.

Have fun!

Let me know if you have any other questions!

nonutrix

nonutrix - Thank you for the information about Bandera. We'll be there in November 08, so we'll look for a football game. Here in NJ, our HS football season runs thru Thanksgiving, followed by play-offs and conference games. Hope the season is the same in Texas. I'm really looking forward to this trip. We love the parts of Texas we have seen. I'm sure Bandera will be great!
 

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nonutrix - Thank you for the information about Bandera. We'll be there in November 08, so we'll look for a football game. Here in NJ, our HS football season runs thru Thanksgiving, followed by play-offs and conference games. Hope the season is the same in Texas.

Pretty much the same here in Texas. What you might want to do is go to the school district website in August of September and check out their game schedule:

www.banderaisd.net/

Hope this helps!

nonutrix
 

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Are there any Dude Ranches on II or RCI?

My obsession with vacationing at a dude ranch is back in full swing. Are there any that we can exchange into on either II or RCI? I tried searching on II but didn't find anything. I'm pretty sure that there was at least one dude ranch exchange option available to us when DVC was with II. I think it was in Arizona? I can't find it now. Pretty much any location would be OK with us, but the southwest, Colorado or Montana would be really nice.

Also, if you can book a dude ranch as an exchange, do you then have to pay an all-inclusive fee to include the food and activities? I plan to do this before my oldest starts school so I think I can be pretty flexible with time of year. Thanks!
 

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My obsession with vacationing at a dude ranch is back in full swing. Are there any that we can exchange into on either II or RCI? I tried searching on II but didn't find anything. I'm pretty sure that there was at least one dude ranch exchange option available to us when DVC was with II. I think it was in Arizona? I can't find it now. Pretty much any location would be OK with us, but the southwest, Colorado or Montana would be really nice.

Also, if you can book a dude ranch as an exchange, do you then have to pay an all-inclusive fee to include the food and activities? I plan to do this before my oldest starts school so I think I can be pretty flexible with time of year. Thanks!

Try here:

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50119&highlight=Dude+Ranch
 

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Disney Vacation Club and II list Tanque Verde.

I have read good reviews, but have not been there.

I am trying to find this dude ranch on II but it isn't coming up. Does anyone know if it's still with II?
 

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I just bumped that thread. I think that there was a true dude ranch on II, but I'm not sure if it's still there. I'm really hoping for an exchange because dude ranches are ridiculously expensive to book with cash.
 

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Wow, I can't believe there really is someone out there looking for the same thing as I am...........I've wanted to go to a dude ranch forever, and can't find one either. Seems a remember there being one in Arizona too, but if I recall, didn't have very good reviews and really didn't offer much. Guess we'll have to keep looking.......................
 

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Wow, I can't believe there really is someone out there looking for the same thing as I am...........I've wanted to go to a dude ranch forever, and can't find one either. Seems a remember there being one in Arizona too, but if I recall, didn't have very good reviews and really didn't offer much. Guess we'll have to keep looking.......................

Another Floridian who wants to go to a true dude ranch...maybe it's something in the water here, LOL! Anyways, let me know if you ever run across anything on RCI or II. My fantasy is to go to a true dude ranch somewhere like either Montana or the Southwest. Texas would probably be good too. I want to take my kids on a "true" dude ranch vacation, but the cash prices to do so are out of my reach. Here's hoping that we can someday find an exchange!!
 
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