swimming at the waterfall--clear water and frothing bubbles--very refreshing!
Location: Bandera, Hill Country, Texas, USA (Situated in One of the Naturally Beautiful Areas of Texas.)
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Rustic stone riverfront lodge on a bluff above the crystal-clear Medina River, with steps winding down to the water. Fireplaces, sleeps 8, 3 acres. This is an old house with quirks and character—if you want hotel perfection, this isn’t it. Awesome Hill Country atmosphere…swim, tube, canoe, fish, or sit on the patio or in the river and watch the water roll by. Near San Antonio, Austin, Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld, Lost Maples State Park. Bandera is the 'Cowboy Capital of the World'...enjoy rodeos, horses, hayrides, and outdoor fun deep in the heart of the beautiful Hill Country.
Situated in one of the most naturally beautiful areas of Texas, Bandera County beckons visitors to share a taste of the Old West set against a backdrop of the spectacular scenery of the Texas Hill Country. Bandera's title, 'Cowboy Capital of the World' originated when it became a staging area for the great cattle drives of yesteryear. When ranching fell on hard times in the 1930s, an enterprising rancher decided to take in 'dudes' to help him through the depression. An exciting new industry was born!
It continues to flourish today with a number of excellent Dude Ranches operating throughout Bandera County, Texas. Confirming Bandera as the 'Cowboy Capital of the World', a bronze monument, honoring the many National Rodeo Champions who call Bandera, Texas, home, stands on the courthouse lawn. Enhancing the western character, a working blacksmith's shop on Main Street recalls the horse-and-buggy era when the forge was the center of every town's activities.
We want all our guests to be happy! Most people love our place, but the ones who do not.....are typically expecting a more upscale, updated facility. It is quite comfortable, but it is a charming and unique old house, and there will be 'issues' from time to time. So, we really love flexible people who will be cooperative and understanding when maintenance needs arise! We hope you'll become part of our extended Bander-family!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Main house has central air and heat; Annex bedrooms have space heaters and fans
- Off Street Parking: plenty of parking, but it's out in the open
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: plenty of room
- Wood Fireplace (2) : 2 fireplaces, one in kitchen and one in living room
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2 trundle beds make out into 4 twins on the main house's enclosed sunportch
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): there is no TV reception at the house.....bring your DVD's and have a film festival!
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: kitchen is fully stocked including condiments, pots and pans, coffee filters, etc. Just replace anything you use up the last of! And bring your own dishtowels....we don't provide linens.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available: owners are caterers in San Marcos, about 1 1/2 hours east of Bandera. We can do weddings, reunions, and other large parties upon request.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: beautiful, spacious patio with lawn chairs sprawls along the top of a hill overlooking the Medina River. Built-in rock picnic table.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: We have a lot of frontage on the crystal-clear Medina River. It's fun to relax on the patio with a drink in your hand, watching tubes, canoes, and kayaks going by.
- Other Amenities
- This is a semi-rustic lodge 5 miles out in the country - no real amenities, guests bring their own! Lots of uneven steps, rock and concrete floors, so not ideal for crawling babies or the orthopedically challenged.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets are fine, but we do charge a pet fee, and we beg you to keep them off the furniture and also to keep them from jumping on the window and door screens.
- Kid Friendly
- Not Suitable for Children: may not be ideal for crawling babies and toddlers. Concrete floors, rough rocks on patio, uneven floors, steep steps going down to the river. That said, this is a family-friendly place, and kids will love it.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Tubing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, snorkeling.....all things 'river'!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Dec .. $150/night .. $400/weekend .. $850/week
Tax Rate: 12%
Cleaning Fee: $25
The house actually sleeps 10, not 8...but we charge extra for any number in
excess of 8.....and 8 is more comfortable than a larger number.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1980
Mike and Cathy Dillon use the Bandera Riverside Hideaway as a beloved family getaway, and rent it out in between personal uses. They have had it since 1980, and raised their kids going there for birthdays, summer vacations, holidays, and pretty much any time there is opportunity to get away. In real life, Cathy is a nurse and Mike does real estate property management, but since 1984 they have owned and operated the Crystal River Inn Bed and Breakfast in San Marcos.
Why the Owner Chose Bandera
We love the Hill Country, and love anything related to the beautiful white-water rivers in the Hill Country. We found the property while canoeing and camping on the Medina River.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
This property is peaceful, secluded, and downright inspirational IF (as we do) you like the country. It is rustic and charming, but a very vintage place. That's what we like--a place to get away from the high pace of city/work life. There is no phone and no TV reception (there is a TV and DVD player, so we encourage guests to bring their own movies to enjoy). It's made for good conversation,good cooking, floating down the river, and watching the stars.
Property Photos
- swimming at the waterfall--clear water and frothing bubbles--very refreshing! - Bandera, Texas Riverfront Lodge with Fishing and Canoeing
- living room with sunporch to the left and river just beyond the windows - Bandera, Texas Riverfront Lodge with Fishing and Canoeing
- Patio overlooking Medina River, reached via winding stone steps down a hill - Bandera, Texas Riverfront Lodge with Fishing and Canoeing
- master bedroom, main house
- The Medina River behind the house, which is to the left and up the hill
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #267691
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