Riverfront Lodge, Bandera, Peace/Quiet in the Hill Country

Bandera cabin rental - The Medina River behind the lodge
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per night $175 - $200
  • Per week $850
Description Cabin, 3000 sq. ft.

Cathy Dillon

Speaks English

Telephone: 512 353-3248
(don't call after 11 pm)

Alternate Phone: 512 787-6294
(don't call after 11 pm)

Photos and Description of the Bandera vacation cabin rental
4 BR, 2 BA, Sleeps 6 (actually sleeps 10 but we charge extra for more than 6)

This is a rustic stone riverfront lodge on a bluff above the crystal-clear Medina River, with steps winding down to the water. It sits on three picturesque acres overlooking the river; fireplaces in the kitchen and living room. This is an old house with quirks and character—if you want hotel perfection, this isn’t it. Awesome Hill Country atmosphere…swim, tube, canoe, fish, or sit on the patio or in the river and watch the water roll by. Near San Antonio, Austin, Fiesta Texas and Seaworld, Lost Maples State Park. Bandera is the 'cowboy capital of the world'...enjoy rodeos, horses, hayrides, and outdoor fun deep in the heart of the beautiful Hill Country.

Bandera cabin rental - The Medina River behind the lodge

The Medina River behind the lodge

Bandera cabin rental - swimming at the waterfall summer 2009

swimming at the waterfall summer 2009

Bandera cabin rental - View of river from patio

View of river from patio

Bandera cabin rental - Patio overlooking River

Patio overlooking River

Bandera cabin rental - Main House living room with sleeping porch to the left

Main House living room with sleeping porch to the left

Bandera cabin rental - lots of bubbles at high water, summer 2010

lots of bubbles at high water, summer 2010

Bandera cabin rental - Main House sunporch (4 twin beds)

Main House sunporch (4 twin beds)

Bandera cabin rental - Main House master bedroom

Main House master bedroom

Bandera cabin rental - guesthouse master bedroom

guesthouse master bedroom

Bandera cabin rental - tubing from Peaceful Valley bridge

tubing from Peaceful Valley bridge

Bandera cabin rental - One of the rope swings

One of the rope swings

Bandera cabin rental - lazy afternoon by the river

lazy afternoon by the river

Location: Texas < USA

Nearest Airport : San Antonio at 45 Miles
Nearest Train : San Antonio at 45 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Hwy 46 and Hwy 16, Bandera, Texas at 15 Miles
Nearest Ski : watershkiing/Lake Medina at 20 Miles
Car: necessary

Situated in one of the naturally beautiful areas of Texas, Bandera County beckons visitors to share a taste of the Old West set against a backdrop of the spectacular scenery of the Texas Hill Country. Bandera's title, 'Cowboy Capital of the World' originated when it became a staging area for the great cattle drives of yesteryear. When ranching fell on hard times in the 1930's, an enterprising rancher decided to take in 'dudes' to help him through the depression. An exciting new industry was born!

It continues to flourish today with a number of excellent Dude Ranches operating throughout Bandera County, Texas. Confirming Bandera as the 'Cowboy Capital of the World', a bronze monument, honoring the many National Rodeo Champions who call Bandera, Texas, home, stands on the courthouse lawn. Enhancing the western character, a working blacksmith's shop on Main Street recalls the horse-and-buggy era when the forge was the center of every town's activities.

Zoom Level: City

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Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Bandera, Texas

Rental Basis:
Per property
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Dates Rates
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Nov 1 2011 Mar 2 2012 $850 $175 $400 $200 $175 - - 2 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • $400 per weekend; $850 per week
  • $400 per weekend; $850 per week
  • $400 per weekend; $850 per week

Fees

Tax Rate:
12.0%
Cleaning:
$25

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Bandera, Texas

Property Type:
  • cabin

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Floor Area:
  • 3000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • river
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • adventure

General:
  • toilet paper
  • ceiling fans
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • paper towels

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • blender
  • spices
  • microwave
  • oven
  • stove top burners
  • coffee maker
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • grill

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 7 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 10 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Shower, Toilet
    Outside - Outdoor Shower
  • there is also an outdoor shower good for rinsing off when you come up from the river.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, sleeps 2
    Bedroom 2 - 1 King, sleeps 2
    Bedroom 3 - 4 Twin/ Single, trundles--sleeps 4
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen, sleeps 2
  • The house actually sleeps 10, not 6.......but we charge extra for any number in excess of 6. The main house (master bedroom + sunporch, sleeps 6) has central air and heat, while the Annex (1 king bedroom, 1 queen bedroom, sleeps 4) has fans and space heaters but no air conditioning. All you Houston people, don't panic! Believe it or not, the Hill Country is cooler and drier than what you're used to, and with all the windows open and the fans going, you'll probably find yourself reaching for a blanket in the night.
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • games adults
  • radio
  • books adult
  • VCR
  • CD

Outside:
  • child's swing
  • terrace
  • patio stone/concrete
  • outdoor grill
  • barbecue
  • walkway to water
  • 12 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm

Local Activities:
  • walking
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • tennis
  • horseback riding
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • hunting
  • antiquing

Attractions:
  • museums
  • water parks
  • churches
  • autumn foliage
  • theme parks
  • equestrian events
  • eco tourism
  • groceries

Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • hunting small game
  • hiking
  • rafting
  • water tubing
  • whitewater rafting
  • fly fishing
  • sight seeing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • winery tours
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives

Nearby Activities:
  • golf privileges optional

Nearby Services:
  • medical services
  • massage therapist

Notes: This is a semi-rustic lodge 5 miles out in the country - no real amenities except for the beautiful setting....guests bring their own! Lots of uneven steps including steep stairs down to the river, so not ideal for crawling babies or the orthopedically challenged. The main house (master bedroom + sunporch, sleeps 6) has central air and heat, while the Annex (1 king bedroom, 1 queen bedroom, sleeps 4) has fans and space heaters but no air conditioning.

Further details for this vacation cabin rental in Bandera, Texas

We want all our guests to be happy! :

Please read all the reviews before deciding to book, as they are quite enlightening. Most people love our place, but the ones who do not.....are typically expecting a more upscale, updated facility. It is quite comfortable, but it is an old house, and there will be 'issues' from time to time. So, we really love flexible people who will be cooperative and understanding when maintenance needs arise!

Other Activities:

Tubing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, snorkeling.....all things 'river'!

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Bandera, Texas

Riverfront Lodge, Bandera, Peace/Quiet in the Hill Country
average rating of 4.230769 based on 26 reviews
business
Riverfront Lodge, Bandera, Peace/Quiet in the Hill Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p142673
512-353-3248
Bandera Texas Hill Country
Gabe
Austin
5

Great Time with Family

Review Submitted: January 23, 2012 Date of Stay: January 2012
We had a blast! My family and I (all 7 of us) had a wonderful time exploring the river, roasting marshmallows, and seeing all the wildlife. My 4 year old and 7 year old even went swimming.....in January! We rode into Bandera for the day on Saturday and did some shopping and saw the old west gun fights. The cabin was just what we were looking for, cozy and rustic, it was clean and the beds were super comfortable. We spent every night around the out door fire place enjoying the stars and sounds of the river. We will definitely be coming back this summer.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Riverfront Lodge, Bandera, Peace/Quiet in the Hill Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p142673
512-353-3248
Bandera Texas Hill Country
2

A warning

Review Submitted: July 12, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011
I grew up spending my summers in a tent at camp in Maine or in cabins on Twin Lakes in northwestern Conn., so I know and love rustic places. But my family did not enjoy this rustic rental because it was filthy and obviously is never cleaned. The icebox was disgusting and the dirt and gargage left by other renters was everywhere, under beds, left in closets. I also think that not having a working shower and toilet in the main house bathroom is unexcusable. It's a shame that such a charming place has to endure such neglect. Debbie O'Brien
Owner's Response: Wow. It hurts to read things like this because the place is normally neither "filthy" nor "disgusting" nor "neglected". We have a hardworking caretaker who does a great job ordinarily, although as I've said before one of the reasons our rent is so reasonable is that it's more a shared home than a professionally-maintained hotel. Guests are expected to clean up after themselves. If housekeeper Randi arrives with only 3 hours to turn the place around, and the folks who just departed left a horrible mess, she sometimes can't pull off the level of success we would all wish for. All I can say is, Ms. Debbie's experience is not the norm, and we feel badly that it happened.

Two weeks later, I received a frantic note from someone who had read this review online, and was having second thoughts about coming. But she did decide to keep her reservation, and sent me this note from her iPhone: "We got here around 5 and everything looked clean. We don't have any complaints. (The review doesn't match our observations.) I walked down to the river and that was quite an adventure!! I'm sure it's half the walk on high water years. We are all enthralled with the charm and rusticness of the place. Do you know when it was built? Enjoying ourselves in Bandera!! We will definitly come back here. Thanks, Denise" So, dear guests, I am sorry. You didn't deserve such a negative experience. I wish Bandera could have worked its magic on you.



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Rating
2 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 7/9
business
Riverfront Lodge, Bandera, Peace/Quiet in the Hill Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p142673
512-353-3248
Bandera Texas Hill Country
Laredo,Tx.
4

Great time

Review Submitted: April 20, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011
All 3 couples had a great time, the peace and quiet was great,the view
was good ,we will go back for sure.
Recommended for:  Age 55+
Rating
4 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 5/5
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Riverfront Lodge, Bandera, Peace/Quiet in the Hill Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p142673
512-353-3248
Bandera Texas Hill Country
Arlington, TX
5

a great family vacation

Review Submitted: January 1, 2011 Date of Stay: November 2010
A wonderful cabin in a great location! We had our family of 5 (plus a small dog) for Thanksgiving week at this great vacation spot. As noted in the information, it is a bit rustic but we found that to be part of the charm. The cabin is certainly clean and in good condition. Some of the amenities have their quirks (a 35 year old microwave with instruction that make you feel like you are about to launch missiles - that was a surprise!) but with the right sense of humor and adventure, those became part of the family fun and make for stories that we are still having fun relating. The river was a little chilly but we all swam (including the dog) every day. The waterfall is a great picture spot and my boys swam over and behind it. We also canoed quite a bit. We had a great time.

Thank you for sharing your cabin.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Riverfront Lodge, Bandera, Peace/Quiet in the Hill Country
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p142673
512-353-3248
Bandera Texas Hill Country
New Braunfels TX
5

Time Stood Still

Review Submitted: March 11, 2010 Date of Stay: March 2010
Cathy,
I can not thank you enough for saving this past weekend. I had planned a nice little camping get away for my wife and some of her friends when rain cancelled that. I called you on a Friday evening, around 7:30 and explained my situation and that i would only need a place for one night. I guess the stars were in line, cause as it worked out, the place was available, and only for that night. So, the five of set out to Bandera TX for a weekend to remember. Upon arriving at this little nestled secret in was apparent that we had came to a place where time hadn't touched. We were all in amazement as to how old this place was, it was like traveling back in time....but please do not let that fool you. This place is beyond relaxing.........its more like an escape. Every square inch of this place has history. We had no problems with any thing there at all. No circuit breakers popped, all the plumbing worked great, and loads of hot water. Now, go out back and take a little stroll down to the river and be ready to fall in love. The views of this crystal clear river are simply breath taking. The water was a little cold, but after taking a little stroll up river to see the falls, i just had to get it. Cold? yes! Amazing? Beyond!! We had a fantastic time and can not wait to return this summer to be able to really relax in the river. Again, Cathy, thanks so much for letting us enjoy this piece of history, our only regret is not being able to stay longer. To anyone thinking of coming here, understand, this is a piece of timeless history.....so start a fire, set back, relax, and take a journey back in time......you'll love it.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 9/10
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