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Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Cliffside River hill country perfection!
Guests love our huge dining table! 
It will seat up to 14!
Windows and views and comfy indoor/outdoor gathering areas!
Huge deck with very best direct Medina river/sunset/stargazing/wildlife views!
The house sits atop a huge cliff providing spectacular views and cross breezes!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mansfield Park
  • Place, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
  • Place, Bandera City Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

+2
2 Single Beds, 3 Single 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!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
ABSOLUTELY NOT.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please contact us regarding pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house or deck. No butts on property.
No day guests, or guests/vehicles over your agreed group/quantity are allowed on property at any time. This will lead to termination of your rental.
We do not provide river gear. You are responsible for your own kayaks, tubes, pumps, beach towels, etc. Provided bath towels are not for river use.
Cleaning fee is primarily for sanitizing house/laundry, etc. You are responsible for leaving the house/property in same condition as upon arrival.

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
On-site 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 area

Bandera

Located in Bandera, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club and Bending Branch Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lakehills Center and Viking Center. Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bandera, TX

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mansfield Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bandera City Park - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 10 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OST Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪TJ's At the Old Forge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Medina River and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ranger Crossing Park. Bandera Sports Complex and Tarpley Crossing Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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