Many folks who plan a Hill Country vacation love to visit Bandera, also known as the Cowboy Capital of the World! It's packed with western history, great places to eat and shop, entertaining nightlife, and it's close to both the tubing fun of the Medina River and the Hill Country State Natural Area. One of those nightlife spots, the popular 11th Street Cowboy Bar, is right across the alley from the Tarpley Suite in the Carriage House Inn. It's the perfect place for two for your Bandera getaway!
The Tarpley Suite sleeps two people, but we'd like to bring to your attention that the Carriage House Inn provides comfort for up to 25 guests! There are five spacious suites in the inn itself, along with a separate cabin on the property. So, no matter how many of your folks you'd like to bring along to Bandera, there are several options available to you to perfectly accommodate everyone; not to mention you could have the entire place to yourself. Just ask us for details!
Behind the inn is an area shared with fellow guests. The back yard features a charcoal-fired BBQ pit for cowboy-style feasts, an outdoor fireplace around which you can share stories, and plenty of chairs and tables. String lights give your nighttime activities a special sparkle. The shaded porch up front is furnished with Adirondack chairs, a porch swing, and a great view of the vintage Wild West-era carriage on the property. The Carriage Inn is both kid-friendly and pet-friendly; you're more than welcome to bring a small and well-behaved dog along! First-come, first-served covered parking is provided for the inn rooms, and additional street parking is available.
A private stairway leads up to the Tarpley Suite, decorated with nostalgic and historical cowboy-era antiques. You'll also enjoy modern conveniences, such as efficient AC and heating units, along with tech and entertainment extras like Wifi service and a satellite TV. The suite's full kitchen features a stove and oven combo, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, as well as pots, pans, glasses and utensils.
A roomy and sumptuous queen-sized bed in the bedroom provides sweet slumber for two people. Cleanup convenience is provided with the suite's spotlessly-clean full bath, decked out with a shower and tub combo. Your stay at the Tarpley Suite includes fresh linens for both the bed and bath areas, along with convenient extras like an ironing board and hair dryer, too!
Make the best of your Bandera holiday with a stay at the historic and perfectly-located Tarpley Suite in the Carriage House Inn! Backroads Reservations will be delighted to help you book this Hill Country gem; contact us today!
The suite: ======= Master bedroom featuring a queen bed. Bathroom complete with a shower/tub combination. Fully-equipped kitchen, inclusive of refrigerator, microwave, oven, regular coffee pot, and toaster. Central heating and air conditioning. Complimentary bed linens, towels, and kitchen utensils.
Amenities: ======== Covered parking and street parking availability Satellite TV Central heating and air conditioning WIFI Charcoal grill Firepit Large outdoor fireplace Ironing board Hair dryer Covered parking for Inn rooms (first come, first served) with additional street parking Within walking distance to Bandera's shops, bars, and city park
Flexible Pricing for every group Our rates adapt to make sure smaller groups don't overpay ; but bigger getaways still get full value. - Base rate includes up to 2 guests - Cleaning fee: $65 - Pet fee: $20/pet/night (1 max )
Backroads reserves the right to adjust nightly rates and fees within 5 days of all local event announcements. Event and holiday weekends may necessitate a three-night minimum stay. Hill Country river and lake water levels are contingent on rainfall fluctuations.
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Distance from this home: ================== The Frio River is 55 miles. The Medina River is 1 mile. The Guadalupe River is 25 miles. The Lost Maples State Natural Area is 40 miles. The Garner State Park is 50 miles. The Hill Country State Natural Area is 10 miles.
Bandera: ======= Welcome to the Cowboy Capital of the World! With museums, rodeos, horseback riding, motorcycle rallies, and boot-scootin' live music venues, Bandera's got it all for fans of the Hill Country and the Wild West! Celebrate this uniquely American heritage, and take some time for a trip down the scenic Medina River.
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About the area
Bandera
Located in Bandera, this holiday home is in the city centre. Frontier Times Museum and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store.
Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Frontier Times Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Medina River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bandera Natural History Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
Bandera Ale Project - 4 min drive
TJ's At the Old Forge - 9 min walk
OST Restaurant - 3 min walk
Wild Horse Saloon - 3 min drive
SONIC Drive In - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5?
As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5 on 25 May 2026 start from AU$203, 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 Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5 located?
Located in the heart of Bandera, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bandera City Park, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Frontier Times Museum. Medina River and Bandera Natural History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Location for the win! We have a camp house in Medina that we usually stay at for the weekend but have grown tired of driving back and forth. Communication was really good.
Kimberly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2025
Thank you for sharing! We're so glad the location worked well for you, and it's great to hear that the communication was on point. We'd love to have you stay again whenever you're ready for a weekend getaway!
We loved the location. We could walk to the Bandera River park. It was Christmas time so we walked through the light display. We loved being able to walk to the historic district for shopping, food and bars.
We would've loved to have had a fire in the backyard but it was cold and very windy the night we planned to do it. Spending time in the backyard would've been a perfect activity.
We brought our dog and there was plenty of places to walk her.
During the day we hiked the 3 area state parks.
Sandra H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the location and all the nearby activities. It sounds like you made the most of your time in Bandera. We hope to welcome you and your dog back for another great stay!
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