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Bandera Box Guesthouse

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A kitchen with a microwave, a coffee maker, and various utensils on shelves.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a television, and various seating arrangements.
A blue swing set in a backyard with a wooden fence and a metal structure in the background.
A wooden cabin interior with a large window, wooden benches, a table, and a refrigerator.
A wooden cabin with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white and patterned bedding, and a small table with a striped tablecloth.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Medina River
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bandera, TX
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bandera City Park
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

+3
7 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bandera Box Guesthouse

th riverfront retreat in downtown Bandera that sleeps up to 13 guests. Enjoy direct Medina River access, a large two-level shaded deck, river views, a gas fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic area. The home features multiple living spaces, a fully equipped commercial-style kitchen, multiple TVs, strong WiFi, work areas, streaming options, and a washer/dryer. Pet-friendly for up to 3 pets, it’s an ideal getaway for families, groups, and friends looking to relax and enjoy the Texas Hill Country.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
AirBNB will send general check-out instructions the night before departure. You can also get these instructions earlier in the Hill Country Travel ap…
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Review the Hill Country Travel App provided at time of booking for house rules, amenities, check-in details, and other important stay information.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1304020vb
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
On-site 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bandera

Bandera is home to this cottage. Bear Springs Blossom Nature Trail and Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Bandera, TX

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frontier Times Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bandera City Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bandera Natural History Museum - 1 min drive - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bandera Ale Project - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TJ's At the Old Forge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Joe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bandera Box Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Bandera Box Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bandera Box Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bandera Box Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bandera Box Guesthouse located?

Situated in Bandera, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Medina River and Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle. Frontier Times Museum and Bandera City Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great location. Such a nice property...well maintained. If I ever go back to Bandera this is where I will stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I very much enjoyed this property and our stay. Bandera is a wonderful town to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2026
We’re glad your family had such a wonderful stay and enjoyed your time in Bandera! We’d love to welcome you back for another visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rooms were clean, big sitting area, awesooutdoor deck with fire pit, convenient to town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
Thanks for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean rooms, roomy living area, and fire pit deck. So happy the location worked well for you—we’d love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s was a very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2025
We’re so glad you had a very relaxing stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Very nice home with everything needed for your stay. Wonderful location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay, will stay again.

We came to Bandera for a concert. The Box House met the needs of our group and was walking distance to the concert venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Our team had a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!!!

It was perfect for our group. This is our go to place when in the area. We will be booking again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bandera Getaway

My son and I traveled to Bandera with some friends of ours for a weekend getaway. We dove hunted nearby one evening, went to a couple of great restaurants, etc. People and accomodations in town were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is fabulous.

From the view to the location in Bandera. The setup of the home is fabulous. Would definitely rent this place again. We came for Cowboy Mardi Gras. Had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and had a blast at Cowboy Mardi Gras. Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Setting

The Box Guest House was the perfect setting for a Bandera getaway. I wish our winter weather had allowed us to enjoy the expansive deck. There was ample room for the 7 of us. The kitchen was good for cooking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy the Box Guest House worked well for your Bandera getaway, even if the weather kept you from enjoying the deck. It's great to hear the kitchen and space were perfect for your group. We'd love to welcome you back for another stay, hopefully with some better weather next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Really great layout for two families with kids. Walked into town. Walk to the river (on property). Great open layout for the living room and kitchen to hangout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for large family or groups of friends

This is a great place for a big family or several friends to come together. The house is roomy with a huge deck outside. Beautiful views in the morning (nice place to have your coffee). It’s also well stocked with books, games, and kitchen supplies. Location is perfect for walking everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a group

House is great for a group. There was 7 guys down to ride motorcycles. House has lots of beds huge back patio limitless hot water so worked out perfect for a group. House was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Perfect base for riding the hill country.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Attentive property manager

Property was clean, well appointed, and just as described. Living room/ kitchen A/C was not working and manager let us know prior to arrival. Several similar homes were offered by the property manager, but we elected to stay and the manager provided a portable A/C for our use. Technicians arrived as we were checking out to repair. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your understanding and feedback! We're glad the property met your expectations and appreciate your flexibility with the A/C issue. We're happy we could provide a portable unit and get the technicians out to fix it. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a girls trip!

Every year a group of us ladies enjoy a trip out for Cowboy Mardi Gras. Being behind the grocery store proved to be more beneficial than bothersome - something we were worried about! The drive to the main part of town was easy & simple. We did not venture down to the river, but it looked easy enough. The only thing we did not realize was that the queen room has a queen bunk & a pull out queen couch. It definitely was not a deal breaker by any means as the bunk room has plenty of space! The kitchen was well stocked & we enjoyed all the areas to be able to lounge. Thanks & we will probably be back next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

I wanted to reach out and express my sincere gratitude for the incredible vacation experience my family and I had at your rental property in Bandera, Tx. Seem-less check in. Was great. The attention to detail was remarkable, and it made us feel instantly at home. The amenities provided were top-notch, ensuring that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location of your rental property was si convenient. Being located so close to various attractions made our vacation all the more enjoyable. We were able to explore the local area, engage in outdoor activities, and create cherished memories together. All within walking distance. I must commend your staff for their exceptional professionalism and responsiveness. They were always available to assist us with any inquiries or concerns, and their friendly demeanor added a personal touch to our experience. My daughter in law left an expensive bathing suit and we reached out to Spencer who quickly responded and got it in the mail to us. (Which we received 🤗) Our only wish was there was water to get to in the river. Once again, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for providing us with such a wonderful vacation retreat. It was a much-needed escape that allowed us to relax, recharge, and bond as a family. Rest assured that we will highly recommend your rental property to our friends and family, and we hope to return for another memorable stay in the future. Wishing you many more happy guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2022 Thanksgiving Week in Bandera TX - Awesome!

I would recommend the Box House for anyone looking for a clean, spacious rental. The home had everything we needed to cook our Thanksgiving meal and then enjoy time with family on the back patio. We loved the gas fire pit as it offered such a warm and welcoming get together. The one and only time I had to reach out to the Host - the response was quick and our question resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Birthday in Bandera

We enjoyed the living and kitchen area. The beds were nice. Due to proximity to truck deliveries out front, sound machines in the bedrooms would help a lite sleeper. Update the welcome book. The information is well written but not all accurate. Our hosts were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay was short but very comfortable

My stay was short but very relaxing and comfortable while I was helping with a fundraiser. It is in close proximity to everything in town and conveniently walking distance to grocery store. The house was very roomy, clean, and quiet even though the street it’s in can get quite busy. I had friends pull up on their bikes and I wouldn’t here them till they knocked I. The door. I will definitely try to book this place again with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bandera Trip

The size of the home and the location was great for our annual dove hunt.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

We had so much fun the house was great!! It was very nice and roomy the back deck was great with plenty of room . Not a lot of water due to drought but they sent a list of places to go sit and they were great. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good place for bikers

Perfect for a big group of bikers. Plenty of room and just what we needed. Could use a sweet pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great place. We just didn’t realize it was right behind grocery store.

We loved it. The coziness of the cabin was awesome. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Went with friends to ride twisted sisters and fish. The place was beautiful and will stay again

Totally enjoyed the visit visit we got to ride the bikes do a little fission visit with friends the area was nice restaurants were close will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Backroads Texas Reservations

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Backroads Hill Country has managed vacation properties across the Texas Hill Country since 2001. We're a local, family-run team, and the phone always goes to a real person who knows these roads, these towns, and these houses. We look after every property ourselves and care as much about your stay being right as you do — no call center three states away, just neighbors who love this corner of Texas and want you to love it too. If you need anything before or during your stay, we're close by and easy to reach.

Why they chose this property

o Sleeps max 13 o Pet friendly - up to 3 pets allowed o No firearms, fireworks, or ATVs o River levels vary depending on rainfall o Guests should bring their own floats/kayaks if planning river activities

What makes this property unique

Master Bedroom - king bed with private bath featuring a tub/shower combo. Second Bedroom - double bed pull-out sofa and additional double bed in loft above. Third Bedroom - seven oversized built-in twin beds perfect for families or friend groups. Common Areas - large living room with multiple seating and dining zones for group meals or relaxing. Kitchen - commercial-grade range/oven, full-size refrigerator and freezer, cookware, dishware, and prep space. Drip Coffee Maker - enjoy fresh pots anytime. Bathrooms - four full bathrooms with linens, towels, and essentials provided. Laundry - washer and dryer available. Connectivity - WiFi throughout plus work/desk areas.

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