• BEDROOMS: 4
  • BEDS: 8
  • BATHROOMS: 2
  • TOTAL GUESTS: 10

Madrona Homestead | 4BR Hill Country Retreat

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Discover a spacious Hill Country getaway on 14 serene acres — the Homestead at Madrona Ranch offers comfort, privacy, and rustic charm. With room for up to 10 guests, a full kitchen, hot tub, loft sleeping, creek-side greenery, and wide open spaces, it’s ideal for families, friends, or group retreats seeking peace, nature, and convenience.

Property Description

✨ What You’ll Love!

🌄 Mountain & Creek Views – 14-acre ranch setting with natural surroundings and peaceful Red Bluff Creek on the property.

♨️ Hot Tub & Outdoor Patio – soak under the stars, enjoy the covered patio with seating, fire-pit and BBQ grill for cookouts and stargazing.

🍳 Full Kitchen & Coffee Options – full kitchen with range, refrigerator/freezer, cookware, and both a regular drip coffee maker and a Keurig for caffeine lovers.

🛏️ Flexible Sleeping for Groups – master king, queen bedroom, trundle/twin bedroom, plus a large loft with multiple double beds for up to 10 guests.

🧺 Laundry & Comforts – washer, linens, towels, and full bath amenities included for convenience on longer stays.

📶 Entertainment & Connectivity – satellite TV + DVD, Wi-Fi, good cell service, and indoor living area for rainy days or chill-out evenings.

🌳 Nature & Wildlife – ranch land, creek frontage, and natural habitat make this ideal for hiking, bird-watching, and enjoying Hill Country nights.

🛎️ Trusted Host Since 2001 – Backroads Hill Country, longtime Hill Country Superhosts.

✨ Interior Comforts

🛏️ Master Bedroom – king bed with premium linens; upstairs bathroom with large tiled shower.

🛏️ Second Bedroom – queen bed.

🛏️ Third Bedroom – twin + trundle bed.

🛏️ Loft Sleeping Area – four double blow-up beds (ideal for additional guests, children or larger groups).

🛋️ Living Area – comfortable seating, satellite TV, DVD player, and open layout for group gatherings.

🍳 Kitchen & Dining – full kitchen with oven/range, refrigerator, cookware, dishes, and both drip & Keurig coffee makers.

🚿 Bathrooms – two full bathrooms with showers; linens, towels, and toiletries provided.

🧺 Laundry – No washer and dryer available.

♨️ Outdoor Amenities – covered patio, hot tub, fire-pit, BBQ grill, ranch grounds, and creek-side access (when water levels allow).

📶 Connectivity – WiFi and cell service (depending on carrier) for connectivity during your stay.

Amenities

  • Children Welcome
    Children Welcome
  • Smoking Not Allowed
    Smoking Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible
    Wheelchair Inaccessible
  • Air Conditioning
    Air Conditioning
  • Heating
    Heating
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Hairdryer
    Hairdryer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fridge
    Fridge
  • Stove
    Stove
  • Microwave
    Microwave
  • Spices
    Spices
  • Coffee Pot
    Coffee Pot
  • Toaster
    Toaster
  • Dining Room
    Dining Room
  • Charcoal Grill
    Charcoal Grill
  • Veranda
    Veranda
  • Free Parking
    Free Parking

Unique Benefits

Peaceful 14-acre ranch with creek frontage Private hot tub, fire pit, and BBQ grill Sleeps up to 10 with flexible loft sleeping Pet-friendly with room to explore Scenic Hill Country views and wildlife Full kitchen with two coffee makers Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and DVD player Spacious setting ideal for families and groups

Why this Property

• Maximum occupancy: 10 guests • Pet friendly — up to 2 pets (fee applies) • Water access depends on creek water levels — verify at time of booking • No firearms, fireworks, or ATVs allowed on property • House is on a rural ranch — access road may be gravel/country road, plan accordingly • Generous indoor and outdoor space — great for family reunions, group retreats, and gatherings

Rates & Details

Rates vary by season and demand, and the best prices are usually midweek and off-season. A 2-night minimum applies year-round, with a 3-night minimum on select holidays and event weekends. Cleaning and applicable taxes are added at checkout, and your full total is always shown before you confirm — no surprises.

Location Description

The natural splendor of the Texas Hill Country is on full display in this handsome little town! It's surrounded by a nature preserve, a high-in-the-hills winery, and their locally-famous pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm. After you go antiquing, you can cut a rug at Pipe Creek's renowned dance hall! Backroads Reservations Bandera, Texas Copyright 2023 - Backroads Reservations in Bandera, Texas Ask us at Backroads Reservations about our Hill Country Travel Guide, the best resource for traveling to the Hill Country! Find thoroughly-researched and up-to-date information about dozens of towns, local businesses, events, parks, scenic drives, swimming holes and much more. Now on the web and mobile!

About Backroads Hill Country

Backroads Hill Country has managed vacation properties across the Texas Hill Country since 2001. We're a local, family-run team, and the phone always goes to a real person who knows these roads, these towns, and these houses. We look after every property ourselves and care as much about your stay being right as you do — no call center three states away, just neighbors who love this corner of Texas and want you to love it too. If you need anything before or during your stay, we're close by and easy to reach.
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What guests are saying...

Charles
The Homestead was just what we needed. It was quiet, peaceful and beautiful. The house is a combination of my grandparents farmhouse and then you walk into a bathroom like at home. The hot tub was a nice touch too. It really took me back to 20 years ago. My youngest 2 got to see what it was like sleeping in a loft. I spent many many years sleeping in a loft with my uncles on the weekends while being there to work. I got back home today and feel so relaxed. This is a must stay place for me. Hopefully we are welcomed back again.
Winter
Beautiful home and porch. Also very comfortable beds and plenty of room for at least 14 ppl to sleep comfortably. It was very quiet even tho the owners home is very close. Plenty of deer to watch in the morning in the hottub with a cup of coffee!
Shailaja
Very comfortable home in Hill country. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen is small but has all the essentials. Lovely porch with lots of comfortable seating. Really enjoyed the hot tub. Great fire pit area, loved the campfire and stargazing. It’s not a very remote area- You can see a couple houses across the field. Some might consider this a pro or a con. We walked down to the creek on the road, which was a nice enough walk, but not a particularly inviting area to sit and play near the water. I’m not sure where else on the property there might be creek access, I did not ask the owner about this. We saw several deer. Peaceful property, that I would recommend.
Andrew
A group of us had a golf tournament at the nearby Tapatio Springs Resort, and didn't want to rent six different rooms. This place was perfect. It was within 15 minutes of the course, gave us the room to spread out and hang out as a group, the hot tub was perfect for relaxing after the round, and the fire pit was fun to hang out at night. Place was just as described, the hosts were amazing, and we would recommend this spot to anyone! If our tournament schedule brings us to Tapatio Springs again, we won't look anywhere else!
Madhumanti
We loved our stay at the Homestead and wish we could have stayed longer. I loved the fully setup kitchen, it made dinner and lunches even more enjoyable . It’s a beautiful home located in between the woods. We had many a visitors like deers, squirrels which we thoroughly enjoyed. The night sky was gorgeous for star gazing. Proximity to restaurants and grocery stores was also great. Absolutely loved the place! Only suggestion I have is to improve the lighting at the back porch Incase anyone wants to use the grill you provided. Also my family heard rustling noises at night and think they saw a coyote outline in the woods. So don’t wander off into the woods at night if visiting. If traveling with pets keep them close at nights. But having said that it all added to the experience of living in the woods and Shirley was a wonderful host! Best wishes for your future endeavors
Alicia
One of your guests has submitted a review You can submit an owner response, which will be displayed with the review on your listing. Write a response Casitas at Madrona Ranch - Homestead Review #56130807 Star Star Star Star Star This house is perfect. My husband, dog and I were there for a long weekend. The house is well equipped with everything you need; the owner also put fresh ice in the freezer and had the a/c on before we arrived. Our dog loved watching the wildlife go past from the porch (where there’s rocking chairs for a nice morning coffee or evening drink). It’s super clean. Massive master bed with en suite too. We’d definitely recommend this house. Owners are beyond helpful and gave us loads of local recommendations. We can’t wait to stay again.
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