Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!

Top rated by guests
Cliffside River hill country perfection!
Guests love our huge dining table! 
It will seat up to 14!
Dining table will seat up to 12!
Great open cooks kitchen and bar!
You will find everything that you need and more in our large and open  kitchen!
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(93 Ratings)
Guests loved the charming property with easy communication and check-in. The beautiful riverfront location was perfect for celebrations and exploring. They highly recommend coming back for the wonderful experience.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(93 Ratings)

House in Rio Grande

14 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

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!!

Amenities at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!

Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.8 / 10.0
    Outstanding(93 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Guests loved the charming property with easy communication and check-in. The beautiful riverfront location was perfect for celebrations and exploring. They highly recommend coming back for the wonderful experience.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    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.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Awesome spot to enjoy nature and the river.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This property is simply AMAZING! The house is beautiful, unique and so so cute!!! My fav was all the exposed stone. The house has EVERYTHING! You just need to bring your food and swimsuit. The river is right on the property, and it is stunning. There are several places to get in, some shallow, some deep. There is a long staircase to get down, something I did not consider with my father's mobility. Otherwise, it was perfect for the rest of us. The is a charcoal BBQ grill, outside shower, loved it. We will definitely be back.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This is our 3rd stay at this special place... We have made it a tradition in our little Family. We love the location and all it has to offer. The River access is second to none and the Home is precious! We love that there is not a single T.V. in the home - it takes u back to a simpler time with it's awesome Record Player and cool Record Collection. We enjoyed the clear river and watching the fish in their natural habitat... and watching the wildlife from the balcony while sipping coffee in the morning and sipping adult beverages in the evening... PRICELESS!! We played tourist in Bandera and had a blast!!! Thanks, Alan, for always making us feel welcome!!! We cannot wait to return to this "Little Slice of Heaven"!
    10.0 / 10.0
    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.
    10.0 / 10.0
    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.
    2.0 / 10.0
    When we arrived at the house at midnight there was a couple, two dogs, and the smell of weed sleeping in the house. We spoke to the host and he did not take responsibility, initially arguing that it was our fault because we had arrived after 10 at night, telling many lies about the platform. It has a poor organization with the key and it is very easy for anyone to take it and enter.
    10.0 / 10.0
    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:)

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera! pet friendly?

    Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

    What amenities are available at Family gathering favorite! Rare & private Medina river access! 5 min to Bandera!?

    We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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