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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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.
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Property # 1117633vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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. 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. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
Bandera City Park - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
Lost Maples State Natural Area - 38 min drive - 71.3 km
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Wild Horse Saloon - 8 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 10 min drive
TJ's At the Old Forge - 10 min drive
OST Restaurant - 11 min drive
Burger King - 10 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera! on 30 Sept 2026 start from AU$427, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, very calm and relaxing. All items you need in the kitchen, perfect. Pretty steep stairs to back of house but very secure…just not ideal if you have issues climbing stairs. House was vey secure as well. Great host! Alan was very attentive.
Great property for our family - 6 adults and 2 grandsons ages 2 and 3. Actually better than in the pictures. Very comfortable and Alan was wonderful about checking in to see if we needed anything. We will be back.
Charles B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharlyn H.
11 Sept 2025
We loved our time here. The view was amazing, the house is beautiful, the river was perfect and the stars at night were awesome! Theres everything you need in the kitchen for anything.
Beautiful property! Alan was a first-class host. The kitchen tools were abundant. The local Lowe’s grocery cares huge variety of items. The river was clear and so much fun for all ages.
We had the best time with our 4 older teens and puppers! Alan was incredibly responsive and checked in to make sure we had all we needed. The views are beautiful and miles of riverfront trail space. We were only about 10 minutes from town with yummy restaurants and grocery store. Highly recommend:)
This property is so charming and being right on the river is a bonus. Everything was easy- communication, check in, check out. We celebrated my daughter’s birthday and explored town. People are wonderful and there is a lot to see. We would love to come back and stay here!
Great scenic views as you drive through the neiborhood. Wildlife roaming freely along the river. Hummingbirds were great to sit and watch flying around the feeder.
Great location just minutes from downtown, but has the feel of being in the middle of nowhere. The few miles of easy walking trails right along the river was a great bonus. There's a few chairs right beside the river that were great at night to listen to all the frogs,and spy on a couple armadillos having their supper. There's no television, but no one in my group minded at all. We spent most of our time on the large deck out back.