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Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bandera, TX
- Place, Medina River1 min walk
- Place, Bandera City Park9 min drive
- Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area38 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
+2
2 Twin Beds, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!
Our hill country vacation river retreat is right on the beautiful Medina river. And has one of the best, expansive views and direct river access from our back deck in Bandera, Texas!! No BS, you have direct, private river access right in our back yard!Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths, we have sleeping accommodations for up to 14! Modern fully stocked cook's kitchen, and dining table seats up to 14 for your large family and friends gatherings! Relax on our huge 500 sf deck to enjoy amazing river views, sunsets, star gazing, bird and wildlife sanctuary. Our home sits atop a massive stone bluff overlooking the river and huge, ancient cypress trees. When you are ready to explore, you have direct riverfront access from our deck and back meadow. In addition, you will have a very rare access to 2 miles of greenbelt hiking and riverfront! Wow!
Our home was originally built as a 1 room stone cabin on the bluff in the 1930's, and was added on numerous times over the years so it has a lot of quirky charm! Exposed stone, walls of windows, and a funky yet fun layout. Window AC units, ceiling fans, and space heaters in each room.
Accommodation details of our home include:
Bedroom 1: queen size bed and the only direct bathroom access.
Bedroom 2: 1 full size bed and 1 full pullout futon sofa sleeper.
Bedrrom3: 1 full size bed, 1 trundle bed, one bunkbed.
Also, a very comfortable sofa in living room!
Fully stocked cook's kitchen includes modern high quality electric range/oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, grill, dishes, glasses, mugs, serving items, and all cookware necessary for even a very large holiday family meal! Cool concrete counter tops and hickory hardwood floors for easy cleanup. Our massive rustic 10' dining table is a favorite family and friend's gathering place with seating up to 14 people for meals, games, and great conversation!
For indoor entertainment, enjoy our record player and large vintage record collection. Sorry, no TV's or stereos here! Excellent 5G fiber wifi!
And the main attraction....THE RIVER! You will have a very exclusive 2 MILES of breathtaking neighborhood greenbelt riverfront for hiking, swimming, tubing, kayaking, rope-swinging, fishing, biking, dam-building or just sitting in the fresh, soothing water with a cold beverage. You are responsible for bringing your own river equipment/tubes, etc. Air pumps for your tubes are available for you!
When your reservation date is near, we will touch base with you regarding varying river conditions and recreational suggestions based on current river conditions.
If you do decide to leave our river oasis, you are only 5 minutes away from the "Cowboy Capitol of the World"-- Bandera Texas! Visit Arkey Blues, the oldest continuously operating honkytonk in Texas, And also the famous 11th Street Cowboy Bar and live music venue to catch the likes of Dale Watson and bring your own steaks to cook on their Texas size BBQ pits! FUN!!
Our home was originally built as a 1 room stone cabin on the bluff in the 1930's, and was added on numerous times over the years so it has a lot of quirky charm! Exposed stone, walls of windows, and a funky yet fun layout. Window AC units, ceiling fans, and space heaters in each room.
Accommodation details of our home include:
Bedroom 1: queen size bed and the only direct bathroom access.
Bedroom 2: 1 full size bed and 1 full pullout futon sofa sleeper.
Bedrrom3: 1 full size bed, 1 trundle bed, one bunkbed.
Also, a very comfortable sofa in living room!
Fully stocked cook's kitchen includes modern high quality electric range/oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, grill, dishes, glasses, mugs, serving items, and all cookware necessary for even a very large holiday family meal! Cool concrete counter tops and hickory hardwood floors for easy cleanup. Our massive rustic 10' dining table is a favorite family and friend's gathering place with seating up to 14 people for meals, games, and great conversation!
For indoor entertainment, enjoy our record player and large vintage record collection. Sorry, no TV's or stereos here! Excellent 5G fiber wifi!
And the main attraction....THE RIVER! You will have a very exclusive 2 MILES of breathtaking neighborhood greenbelt riverfront for hiking, swimming, tubing, kayaking, rope-swinging, fishing, biking, dam-building or just sitting in the fresh, soothing water with a cold beverage. You are responsible for bringing your own river equipment/tubes, etc. Air pumps for your tubes are available for you!
When your reservation date is near, we will touch base with you regarding varying river conditions and recreational suggestions based on current river conditions.
If you do decide to leave our river oasis, you are only 5 minutes away from the "Cowboy Capitol of the World"-- Bandera Texas! Visit Arkey Blues, the oldest continuously operating honkytonk in Texas, And also the famous 11th Street Cowboy Bar and live music venue to catch the likes of Dale Watson and bring your own steaks to cook on their Texas size BBQ pits! FUN!!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
ABSOLUTELY NOT.
Pets
Pets allowed
Please contact us regarding pets.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house or deck. No butts on property.
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NOT.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Bandera
Located in Bandera, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Springs Blossom Nature Trail and Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area, while Frontier Times Museum and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobcat Stadium or Cree Family Tennis Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bandera, TX
What's nearby
- Medina River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Mansfield Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
- Bandera City Park - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
- Lost Maples State Natural Area - 38 min drive - 71.3 km
- National Shooting Complex - 47 min drive - 81.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- OST Restaurant - 11 min drive
- TJ's At the Old Forge - 10 min drive
- SONIC Drive In - 10 min drive
- Wild Horse Saloon - 8 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharlyn H.
Sep 11, 2025
Sharlyn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jay G.
Jan 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Jay G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
May 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Michelle B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Siria S.
Mar 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect getaway
Siria S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
CAMILLE B.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holidays!
CAMILLE B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hannah A.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet family getaway
Hannah A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtney A.
Jan 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Get-Away!
Courtney A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alma N.
Mar 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape
Alma N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monique B.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hummingbirds galore
Monique B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darcie B.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Darcie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Birthday Getaway
Melissa W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence C.
Apr 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bandera cottage
Lawrence C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Oscar P.
Mar 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Oscar P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Reid C.
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Reid C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gina G.
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gina G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Perfect in Bandera
Susan B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Drew M.
Feb 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time had by all
Drew M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
LAURIE P.
Jul 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
LAURIE P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence C.
Apr 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bandera cottage
Lawrence C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin D.
Jan 7, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home for a riverfront getaway
Benjamin D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Cissy I.
May 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Slice of Heaven
Cissy I.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth R.
Jul 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 4 River Float
Beth R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
Jan 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique little gem in Bandera!
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alyce S.
Jul 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed small town slow down from our busy DFW lives.
Alyce S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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