DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 257000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check out the area

Bandera, TX

Medina River2 min walk
Mansfield Park3 min drive
Bandera City Park8 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 Additional cost

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6 Additional cost

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7 Additional cost

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8 Additional cost

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Historic 1920's Medina River 7,000sf Hacienda style stone ranch home, 5 minutes from downtown Bandera. 7 acres with PRIVATE Medina River access. This is a very large and hospitable home/property for any size gathering.

Base price includes the MAIN HOUSE with 4 BEDROOMS/4 BATHS/10 GUESTS. We have 4 ADDITIONAL LARGE PRIVATE ROOMS w/attached baths available @ an additional cost as needed! These are located directly behind main house upstairs over the garage. We can sleep up to 25+ guests! Would you like to have a small intimate wedding or large family reunion? This is your place! We have 4 additional large private bedrooms w/attached baths available @ an additional cost as needed! Each large room is unique, with different sized beds, etc. So we can customize your stay based on your groups sleeping arrangements/needs so that everyone will be comfortable, at the right price. The total interior square footage is 7,000sf, and we can sleep up to 25+ guests. There are 2 kitchens, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and several large outdoor gathering areas. This is a true Texas gem.
Also the Bandera area choice PRIVATE Medina river access. A 5 minute hike through our beautiful pecan and peach orchard will lead you to your private river spot. Or, a 2/10 mile drive directly to within feet of the rope swing! There is no comparable property.
Plus, you are a 5 minute drive to grocery, shopping, restaurants, bars, and live music in THE COWBOY CAPITOL, Bandera, TX. This sweet village is the last vestige of real Texas.
For nature lovers, our private Highland Waters 2 mile river greenbelt begins at this property! Lost Maples, Hill Country Natural Area, Garner State Park, Old Tunnel State Park, and much, much more is close by.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No guests/group may check in or arrive prior to the main guest that made the reservation.

Absolutely no day guests without strict approval. This property is under surveillance and this will lead to IMMEDIATE termination of your rental.

No Smoking/vaping/etc. Any cigarette butts, etc. found on property will cost your entire deposit.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Bandera

Located in Bandera, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club and Bear Springs Blossom Nature Trail 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle, or check out an event or a game at Bobcat Stadium. Be sure to check out 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
Mansfield Park - 3 min drive
Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 6 min drive
Bandera City Park - 8 min drive
Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 8 min drive

Getting around

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
Ost Restaurant - 7 min drive
Snowflake Donuts - 8 min drive
Tj's at The Old Forge - 6 min drive
Dairy Queen - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here! located?

This family-friendly Bandera vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Medina River and Ranger Crossing Park. Bandera Sports Complex and Tarpley Crossing Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

Jan 17, 2024

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

The jewel of Bandera!

Our group of 11 spent a few days at the DH River Lodge in Jan 2024 during the Bandera 100k ultramarathon. This place was absolutely fantastic! The property was clean and well-prepared for our arrival. We had everything we needed for our stay. Things that we particularly liked: -The Great Room was awesome for hanging out. -Everyone had there own private bathroom. -The kitchen and dining room were huge. -The host Alan was super-responsive to all our ?'s. I would absolutely recommend the DH River Lodge for anyone spending some time in Bandera. The whole group kept asking me how I found this jewel of a place. Book you stay and you won't be disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Dec 30, 2023

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

Private and out

Great location to town, far enough out to be perfectly private. Nearby road not necessarily noticeable with lower traffic. Outer property and access to the Medina R. was great. Property mgmt great to deal with.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blanca G.

Dec 17, 2023

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

Siblings family vacation

Very pleased with the home, great family area to sit and talk around the fireplace and different sitting areas in The same room, loved how each room had its own bathroom and just very inviting. Great outdoor area. Will definitely be booking again. Great communication with the property manager and very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 18, 2023

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

Family Getaway

Wonderful property with lots of space for all to enjoy. The history of the property is pretty cool to. The access to the river was beautiful - just hope next trip we have water! Pray for Rain :)

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy T.

Jul 28, 2023

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

River House

This place is awesome! Lots of room to spread out, enjoy your time outside or inside. There’s plenty to do and town is just 5 minutes down the road and has everything you need if you forgot something or if you want to grab a bite.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

Professional host of several properties, available on whatever comfort level that you like!

Why they chose this property

Entire 7 acre property with private Medina river access! Historic 1920s exclusive and historic ranch home with original stone interior walls, historic Mission San Jose tile/flooring. 2 kitchens, massive game/gathering room, 2 indoor/1 outdoor fireplaces, 9 large bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. several outdoor gathering areas. Authentic , simple, comfortable furnishings.
1700sf covered vehicle/bike parking stone barn+exterior parking and 5 minutes from the heart of Bandera! There is no comparison!