10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth I.
Dec 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth I.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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Cozy Riverfront Cottage-Casa Avecita @ SparrowBend
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lakehills, TX
- Place, Medina River1 min walk
- Place, Six Flags Fiesta Texas45 min drive
- Place, Lackland Air Force Base47 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Riverfront Cottage-Casa Avecita @ SparrowBend
Wall to wall windows overlooking a breathtaking 8 acres, on the banks of the crystal clear Medina River in Lakehills, Texas.
Walk to the private riverfront beach to swim, tube, kayak, fish & explore the river.
Enjoy the beauty of the property by the fire while under the stars or play yard games on the lawn. The patio is perfect for watching for deer and birds.
Casa Avecita at Sparrow Bend is the quaint, rustic tinyish home perfect for a couples getaway of for a small group of close friends.
With the wall to wall windows looking out over the river you will feel like your right in nature, without giving up any of your favorite comforts.
Sparrow Bend River Retreat is a beautiful 8 acre multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 vacation homes.
With a private 300yard stretch pf the crystal-clear, spring fed MEDINA RIVER only 100 yards from your patio, your party will spend the day exploring its majestic cliffs and coves, paddling/floating the river (tubes provided for rent, no kayaks for rent yet), splashing in the shallows, playing yard games on the lawn or sunbathing on a massive bolder.
Enjoy a delicious and memorable dinner in Lakehills (15min), Bandera (20min) or Boerne (25min). Or stay in and grill out on the provided propane grill and/or firepit grate.
Spend you evening sharing laughs around the provided fire pit as you take in the dazzling canopy of stars. (Firewood available for sale)
Casa Avecita is a 1 bedrooms and 1 baths with an high quality memory foam pullout couch (this is not your average pullout bed!)
NEED MORE SPACE? Consider booking our larger accommodation Casa Topo which sleeps 12, or reach out to us about renting the entire property.
The KITCHEN has everything a chef needs to create any type of dish.
Unique ranch style setting with infusions of modern décor, brand new appliances, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, baking dishes, pizza stone, bowls, cooking utensils, knife block, measuring cups and spoons, glasses, Sparrow Bend coffee cups, wine glass, small appliances all from the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection and so much more!
The DINING ROOM features bay windows looking out over the river, with seating for 4.
The BATHROOM has a shower mounted Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner dispenser, as well as 4 wall hooks for towels.
Blow dryer, makeup towels, makeup remover wipes and feminine products are provided for guests.
All bedrooms and the living room have extension cords with USB ports and power outlets.
**** Please contact us for rates for renting out both houses, or entire property.
Walk to the private riverfront beach to swim, tube, kayak, fish & explore the river.
Enjoy the beauty of the property by the fire while under the stars or play yard games on the lawn. The patio is perfect for watching for deer and birds.
Casa Avecita at Sparrow Bend is the quaint, rustic tinyish home perfect for a couples getaway of for a small group of close friends.
With the wall to wall windows looking out over the river you will feel like your right in nature, without giving up any of your favorite comforts.
Sparrow Bend River Retreat is a beautiful 8 acre multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 vacation homes.
With a private 300yard stretch pf the crystal-clear, spring fed MEDINA RIVER only 100 yards from your patio, your party will spend the day exploring its majestic cliffs and coves, paddling/floating the river (tubes provided for rent, no kayaks for rent yet), splashing in the shallows, playing yard games on the lawn or sunbathing on a massive bolder.
Enjoy a delicious and memorable dinner in Lakehills (15min), Bandera (20min) or Boerne (25min). Or stay in and grill out on the provided propane grill and/or firepit grate.
Spend you evening sharing laughs around the provided fire pit as you take in the dazzling canopy of stars. (Firewood available for sale)
Casa Avecita is a 1 bedrooms and 1 baths with an high quality memory foam pullout couch (this is not your average pullout bed!)
NEED MORE SPACE? Consider booking our larger accommodation Casa Topo which sleeps 12, or reach out to us about renting the entire property.
The KITCHEN has everything a chef needs to create any type of dish.
Unique ranch style setting with infusions of modern décor, brand new appliances, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, baking dishes, pizza stone, bowls, cooking utensils, knife block, measuring cups and spoons, glasses, Sparrow Bend coffee cups, wine glass, small appliances all from the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection and so much more!
The DINING ROOM features bay windows looking out over the river, with seating for 4.
The BATHROOM has a shower mounted Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner dispenser, as well as 4 wall hooks for towels.
Blow dryer, makeup towels, makeup remover wipes and feminine products are provided for guests.
All bedrooms and the living room have extension cords with USB ports and power outlets.
**** Please contact us for rates for renting out both houses, or entire property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
About the neighborhood
Pipe Creek
Located in Pipe Creek, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lakehills Center and Viking Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bear Springs Blossom Nature Trail and Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area. Bandera Natural History & Art Museum and Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lakehills, TX
What's nearby
- Medina River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- San Antonio SeaWorld - 41 min drive - 52.2 km
- The Rim Shopping Center - 44 min drive - 72.7 km
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 45 min drive - 73.1 km
- Lackland Air Force Base - 47 min drive - 64.6 km
Restaurants
- The 4 Way Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
- Bob’s Burger Barn - 8 min drive
- Bb Chair - 15 min drive
- Backyard Bistro - 15 min drive
- jimmy's burgers - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
holly v.
Feb 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
holly v.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
SUSIE H., Azle, Texas
Mar 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bandera getaway
SUSIE H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra B.
Oct 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing riverfront cottage!
Sandra B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina N.
Mar 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away
Sabrina N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley H., San Antonio
Mar 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Ashley H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
4/10 Poor
Mary V.
Jun 30, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Just ok
Mary V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
BRADLEY L.
Nov 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great set up by the river.
BRADLEY L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy Jo P.
Jun 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Amy Jo P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jan L., midcoast maine
Jun 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and unique!
Jan L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Angela Pope
Our family has always dreamed of hosting a place for families and friends to come enjoy nature however we would have never dreamed of finding a property as unique and beautiful as this.
Why they chose this property
Sparrow Bend River Retreat is a beautiful 8 acre multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 vacation homes.
With a private 300yard stretch of the crystal-clear, spring fed MEDINA RIVER your party will spend the day exploring its majestic cliffs and coves, paddling/floating the river (tubes provided for rent, no kayaks for rent yet), splashing in the shallows, playing yard games on the lawn or sunbathing on a massive bolder.
Enjoy a delicious and memorable dinner in Lakehills (15min), Bandera (20min) or Boerne (25min). Or stay in and grill out over the fire. Riverfront camp sites each have a customized picnic table for you convenience.
Spend you evening sharing laughs around the provided firepit as you take in the dazzling canopy of stars. (Firewood available for sale)
With a private 300yard stretch of the crystal-clear, spring fed MEDINA RIVER your party will spend the day exploring its majestic cliffs and coves, paddling/floating the river (tubes provided for rent, no kayaks for rent yet), splashing in the shallows, playing yard games on the lawn or sunbathing on a massive bolder.
Enjoy a delicious and memorable dinner in Lakehills (15min), Bandera (20min) or Boerne (25min). Or stay in and grill out over the fire. Riverfront camp sites each have a customized picnic table for you convenience.
Spend you evening sharing laughs around the provided firepit as you take in the dazzling canopy of stars. (Firewood available for sale)
What makes this property unique
A lake when the water is high, a beautiful river when the waters low. All crowned by a majestic limestone bluff, complete with cave and endless room for adventures.
This land was once a part of a wagon trail along the river and, if you're lucky, you can still find arrowheads along the paths.
The property is gated with a high privacy fence along the neighboring borders for security. north of the property is a 15 acres of undeveloped HOA land which gives the property a very private feel.
This land was once a part of a wagon trail along the river and, if you're lucky, you can still find arrowheads along the paths.
The property is gated with a high privacy fence along the neighboring borders for security. north of the property is a 15 acres of undeveloped HOA land which gives the property a very private feel.
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