Cozy Riverfront Cottage-Casa Avecita @ SparrowBend

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lakehills, TX

Medina Lake22 min drive
Bandera City Park24 min drive
Medina River41 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)62 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

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.

Property manager

Angela Pope

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

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

⚠️ PLEASE don't drive on our neighbors property. 🚧Please stay within your own reserved VRBO area and be mindful of other guests.

🧹Please avoid letting food go down the drain, this can clog the septic 🚛Please dispose of trash in dumpster

💩Please help us keep the grounds clear for other campers by cleaning up after your dogs. ⚠️Please keep your dogs on leash

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 area

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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lakehills, TX

What's nearby

Medina Lake - 22 min drive
Bandera City Park - 24 min drive
Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 24 min drive
Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 25 min drive
Medina River - 41 min drive

Restaurants

The 4 Way Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
La Cabana Cafe - 13 min drive
Bob's Burger Barn - 8 min drive
Flying L Branding Iron Bar & Grill - 27 min drive
Backyard Bistro - 15 min drive

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Mary V.

30 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Just ok

During the day couldn’t stay in living room. Due to a/c not cooling. The kitchen and dining floors were dirty. Refrigerator freezer was dirty and an empty ice bag left the n freezer. The water was too low in the river water was stagnant. We left one day early.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUSIE H., Azle, Texas

27 Mar 2023

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

Bandera getaway

Great trip, cool place to stay. Felt safe a secure ar Sparrow Bend. We had to small Cada Avaceita but it was perfect. So many cool artistic rustic touches and comfy. Great view of the river from the back porch with everything we needed i side. We would like to bring the kids and their families and rent Casa Tupo as well We will definitely be back. Susie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina N.

26 Mar 2023

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

Quiet get away

I’m from the Dallas area, this place was perfect for getting away from the city and enjoying the piece and quiet. The communication was great and she always answered right away. The water level was extremely low, but was fun for my pup to enjoy and you could see clear through it. Some fish were spotted, not a lot. I wouldn’t go for just fishing. Sadly when I went I could not kayak but I did enjoy walking the water line. There were lots of deer in the area so that was fun to see. I would come back again for the peace and quiet and the great views.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H., San Antonio

18 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful

The property is beautiful. Even with our cold weather this spring break, our kids still enjoyed the river when they could. The house is super cozy. Wi-Fi can be spotty from time to time but we just switched between wifi and hotspots. The noise in the morning can be a little loud because we’re right next to the bathrooms and cars and people can be heard in the early morning but that’s about it. Everything you need in the house is there, I just wish I we would have brought another blanket but we had no idea it’d be cold! Lol. The river itself is crystal clear and everyone who camps around is so nice. Wonderful stay. Thank y’all again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

holly v.

16 Feb 2023

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

Great stay!

Everything was very clean and comfortable. Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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)

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.