Pet Friendly Properties

and the Cochise Tipi. They sit a short walk apart along 500 feet of creek frontage, so a group can share meals and evenings and still have its own space.Each cabin has a queen bedroom, a full kitchen with cookware and a drip coffee maker, a living area and a full bath with a tub and shower. The tipi has a queen bed and a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, a microwave and a K-Cup coffee maker, with a private full bathroom in its own small building beside it. Rollaways are available for a third guest in either cabin. Air conditioning, heat and Wi-Fi run throughout.Each stay has its own private hot tub, and fire pits, charcoal grills, picnic tables and shaded decks are spread across the property. The creek is good for wading and catch-and-release fishing when the water is up, with floats and lawn chairs on request. The birding is good, and Hill Country State Natural Area is a short drive.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITBook the whole Stronghold and your group gets three very different places to sleep and one creek between them. Couples traveling together each get a door of their own. Crazy Horse is the private one, Red Cloud has the fenced yard for the dogs, and the tipi has the big deck where everyone ends up at night.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGRed Cloud Cabin: queen bed, plus a rollawayCrazy Horse Cabin: queen bed, plus a rollawayCochise Tipi: queen bedThree full bathrooms, one with each stayGOOD TO KNOWSleeps up to 8. Children must be 13 or older.The host lives on site.Cell service depends on your carrier.Fishing is catch-and-release, seasonal and depends on water levels.Smoking is allowed outdoors only.Pets are welcome in the two cabins but not in the tipi. Any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

are both within an easy drive.The cabin has two levels: a king bedroom upstairs with a full bath, and a living area, kitchen and half bath downstairs, with a sleeper futon for a third and fourth guest. The kitchen is fully equipped, with a drip coffee maker and coffee provided. Central air and heat keep it comfortable year-round. Guests often comment on the decor and how much character the place has.The deck is built around the oaks, with several seating areas, a picnic table, lounge chairs and a gas grill. Bird feeders bring a steady stream of visitors, and much of the 63 acres is open to walk, with trail-ready terrain and plenty of wildlife. The driveway up to the cabin is steep, so motorcycles are not allowed here; come by car or truck.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITBig Fern is one of a kind, and it is properly dark at night: on a clear evening the stars come all the way down to the hills. It is a good base for hiking, on the property or nearby, and Garner State Park is close for a day on the Frio.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1 (upstairs): king bed, with a full bathLiving area (downstairs): futon (sleeps 2)One full bathroom upstairs and a half bath downstairsGOOD TO KNOWThe bedroom is upstairs.Motorcycles are not allowed at this property because the driveway is too steep.The creek only runs after wet weather.Pets are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

ds to explore.The lodge was built for groups. Four bedroom suites, each with its own full bath, sleep up to sixteen in a mix of queen and twin beds. The kitchen is large enough to cook for everyone at once, with full-size appliances, a dishwasher and a drip coffee maker. A game room with pool, foosball and a poker table, and several gathering areas, give a big group room to spread out, along with satellite TV and a DVD player. Central air with individual thermostats keeps every room comfortable. A washer and dryer help on longer stays.The wraparound porch has patio furniture for evenings outside, with a charcoal grill and a fire pit nearby.Early check-in may be possible; ask us. Every stay comes with the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITBluff Springs is where we send the big groups, and the hunting parties. There is room for everyone to sleep and eat together, and a whole ranch around the lodge.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: queen bed and two twin beds, with its own bathBedroom 2: queen bed and three twin beds, with its own bathBedroom 3: queen bed and two twin beds, with its own bathBedroom 4: queen bed and three twin beds, with its own bathFour full bathroomsGOOD TO KNOWUp to two pets are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Firewood is available for a fee.Hunting is arranged through the host, during hunting season only.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

ds wandering through.The house is roomy and well stocked. Four large bedrooms include two king suites, and three bathrooms keep a full house moving. The kitchen has full-size appliances, a dishwasher and a kettle, with a coffee and tea station, starter toiletries and linens and towels provided, and there is a fireplace in the living room and a washer and dryer.The back porch is shaded and catches the breeze even in summer, and it is where most guests take their morning coffee. The property is fully fenced, with walkable land, so dogs can explore safely. Wineries and Boerne's Main Street are an easy drive.Early check-in may be available; just ask. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITAt night the sky at Boerne Mountain Retreat is properly dark. The fire pit is a really good one, and it is where groups end up every night. And the four bedrooms are large, so nobody gets the leftover room.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: king bed and a twin couch bedBedroom 2: king bedBedroom 3: queen bedBedroom 4: queen bedThree bathroomsGOOD TO KNOWThe primary renter must be 25 or older.Up to three pets are considered with approval; any pet fee is shown when you book.Smoking is allowed outdoors only.Parking is on the property; the garage is not included.No discharging of firearms, and no fireworks or ATVs.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

dows the Hill Country falls away in every direction, and sunrise here is worth getting up for.Inside are warm wood tones, vaulted ceilings, an indoor fireplace, a projection TV downstairs and a Roku TV upstairs. Two bedrooms downstairs and two loft sleeping areas upstairs sleep up to ten. The main bedroom has an en-suite bath with a walk-in shower and a clawfoot tub. The full kitchen is easy to cook in for a group, there is a washer and dryer, and guests often eat every meal out on the deck.The deck is the center of the house, with plenty of seating, an oversized hot tub, a gas grill and a fire pit for nights under very dark skies. There is an EV charger on site. Garner State Park, the Frio River and Lost Maples are all an easy drive.Early check-in may be available on request. Your stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITCarmel in the Sky has some of the best views we book anywhere, and you can take them in from the hot tub. It is also well placed: Garner State Park and Leakey are both close, so the Frio is an easy day trip.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1 (downstairs): queen bed, en-suite bath with walk-in shower and clawfoot tubBedroom 2 (downstairs): king bedLoft 1 (upstairs): two queen bedsLoft 2 (upstairs): two twin bedsTwo bathroomsGOOD TO KNOWThe highway in is steep and winding, and so is the road up to the house, so take it slowly.To use the projection TV downstairs, guests connect their own phone to it.Two of the sleeping areas are upstairs lofts.Up to two pets are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Smoking is allowed outdoors only. No discharging of firearms, and no fireworks or ATVs.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

ty and your group has all of it: the Medina, Bandera, Hondo, Utopia and Tarpley suites and the Carriage Cottage. The 11th Street Cowboy Bar is right across the alley, and most of downtown's shops, restaurants and dance halls are within a block or two.Every unit is private, with its own bathroom and its own kitchen or kitchenette, so everyone has a door to close. Cowboy-era antiques run through all of them, along with air conditioning and heat, Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The Bandera and Hondo suites have antique cast-iron tubs. Between them, there are king, queen and twin beds, a bunk bed, a sleeper sofa and a futon for up to 25.The big backyard is where the group comes together, with a charcoal barbecue pit, a large outdoor fireplace, a fire pit, string lights and plenty of seating. The cottage has its own patio and fire pit. Out front is a shaded porch with a swing and the old Wild West carriage. There is covered parking on the property and street parking nearby. The Medina River and Bandera City Park are a short walk, and Hill Country State Natural Area is about ten minutes away.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITWhat we tell groups is simple: book the whole Carriage Inn and you have downtown Bandera to yourselves. Five suites and the cottage, each with its own kitchen and bath, around one big backyard with a fire pit. It works for family reunions and rally weekends alike.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGMedina Suite 1: king bed; queen bedBandera Suite 2: king bed; queen bedHondo Suite 3: two queen beds; twin bedUtopia Suite 4: queen bed; sleeper sofaTarpley Suite 5: queen bedCottage: queen bed; one bunk bed (twin over full) and a queen futonSix full bathrooms, one in each suite and the cottageGOOD TO KNOWThe Carriage Inn sits directly behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so live music can carry late into the night.The Hondo, Utopia and Tarpley suites are upstairs.The primary renter must be 18 or older.Up to two small, well-behaved dogs are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

eet Cowboy Bar and within walking distance of Main Street, the shops and the live music.Guests who love old houses tend to love this one: tall ceilings, spacious rooms and antiques from the cowboy era. The bathroom has an antique cast-iron tub with a shower, and an electric fireplace warms the suite on cool nights. There are two bedrooms with a king and a queen, and a full kitchen with an oven and stove, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker and cookware. Air conditioning and heat, Wi-Fi and satellite TV are here too, along with a hair dryer and an ironing board.The backyard is shared with the inn's other guests, with a charcoal barbecue pit, a large outdoor fireplace, a fire pit, string lights and plenty of tables and chairs. Out front, the shaded porch has Adirondack chairs, a porch swing and a view of the old Wild West carriage the inn is named for. Covered parking for the inn rooms is first come, first served, with street parking nearby.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITWhat we love about the Bandera Suite is the outdoor space that comes with it: a really large backyard with a big fire pit, which is where evenings at the inn tend to end. Add covered parking a few steps away and an easy walk to Main Street, and it is a simple weekend.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: king bedBedroom 2: queen bedOne full bathroom with an antique cast-iron tub and showerGOOD TO KNOWThe Carriage Inn sits directly behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so live music can carry late into the night.Your suite is entirely private; only the backyard and fire pit are shared with other inn guests.The primary renter must be 18 or older.One small, well-behaved dog is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.The Carriage Inn has five suites and a separate cottage, so a bigger group can book more than one, or the whole inn for up to 25.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

right across the alley, and most of downtown's shops, restaurants and dance halls are within a block or two. The Medina River, for tubing, fishing and swimming, is a few minutes away on foot.Inside are a queen bedroom, a second room with a bunk bed (twin over full) and a queen futon, a full kitchen, a fireplace, air conditioning and heat, Wi-Fi and satellite TV, all furnished with the same cowboy-era character as the inn. Linens, a hair dryer and an ironing board are provided. Families find it easy: the kids can walk everywhere.The cottage has its own private patio and fire pit, and the inn's big backyard, with its barbecue pit and outdoor fireplace, is shared with the other guests. Covered parking is first come, first served, with street parking nearby.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITIf you are coming to Bandera for the music, we tell you to stay at the Cottage. It is right behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so you can walk to the show and walk home. And for a family, it has room for everyone.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: queen bedBedroom 2: one bunk bed (twin over full) and a queen futonOne full bathroom with tub and showerGOOD TO KNOWThe cottage sits directly behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar. If you are not going to the show, expect to hear it, sometimes late.The primary renter must be 18 or older.Small, well-behaved dogs are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.The Carriage Inn has five suites and a separate cottage, so a bigger group can book more than one, or the whole inn for up to 25.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

Street, the shops and the restaurants. The Medina River is close by for tubing.It is an old house with its character kept and its comforts updated: high ceilings, cowboy-era antiques, good air conditioning, Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The suite has three bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with a twin, a large full kitchen with an oven and stove, a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker, and a bathroom with an antique cast-iron soaking tub that guests keep mentioning. Linens, a hair dryer and an ironing board are provided.The backyard is shared with the inn's other guests, with a charcoal barbecue pit, a large outdoor fireplace, a fire pit, string lights and plenty of tables and chairs. Out front, the shaded porch has Adirondack chairs, a porch swing and a view of the old Wild West carriage the inn is named for. Covered parking for the inn rooms is first come, first served, with street parking nearby. Deer often wander through the neighborhood in the evening.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITWhen guests ask which Carriage suite has the most room, we tell them Hondo. It is a very large space with big beds and a nice, large kitchen, so a small family or two couples can settle in properly.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: queen bedBedroom 2: queen bedBedroom 3: twin bedOne full bathroom with an antique cast-iron tub and showerGOOD TO KNOWThe Hondo Suite is upstairs.The Carriage Inn sits directly behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so live music can carry late into the night.Your suite is entirely private; only the backyard and fire pit are shared with other inn guests.The primary renter must be 18 or older.One small, well-behaved dog is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.The Carriage Inn has five suites and a separate cottage, so a bigger group can book more than one, or the whole inn for up to 25.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

ps and the dance halls are a short walk, and the 11th Street Cowboy Bar is right across the alley. The Medina River and Bandera City Park are close by, and Hill Country State Natural Area is about ten minutes away.Inside, cowboy-era antiques sit alongside the comforts you want: air conditioning and heat, Wi-Fi, satellite TV in the larger bedroom, and a full kitchen with an oven and stove, a fridge, a microwave, a toaster and a coffee maker. There are two bedrooms with a king and a queen, and a full bathroom with a tub and shower. Linens, a hair dryer and an ironing board are provided. A private exit opens right onto the backyard.The backyard is shared with the inn's other guests, with a charcoal barbecue pit, a large outdoor fireplace, a fire pit, string lights and plenty of tables and chairs. Out front, the shaded porch has Adirondack chairs, a porch swing and a view of the old Wild West carriage the inn is named for. Covered parking for the inn rooms is first come, first served, with street parking nearby.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITWhen people call about bringing the dog to town, this is the suite we usually recommend. It is a large room with its own private exit straight out to the backyard, so morning walks are easy. And you are in town: Main Street is a short stroll from the door.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: king bedBedroom 2: queen bedOne full bathroom with tub and showerGOOD TO KNOWThe Carriage Inn sits directly behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so live music can carry late into the night.Your suite is entirely private; only the backyard and fire pit are shared with other inn guests.The primary renter must be 18 or older.One small, well-behaved dog is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.The Carriage Inn has five suites and a separate cottage, so a bigger group can book more than one, or the whole inn for up to 25.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

from the 11th Street Cowboy Bar. Main Street, the river park and the historic district are an easy walk; at Christmas, so are the light displays.It is set up for living in, not just sleeping in: a full kitchen with an oven and stove, a fridge, a microwave, a toaster and a coffee maker, a dining table, air conditioning and heat, Wi-Fi and satellite TV, a queen bedroom and a full bath with a tub and shower. Linens, a hair dryer and an ironing board are provided. Cowboy-era antiques keep it in step with the rest of the inn.The backyard is shared with the inn's other guests, with a charcoal barbecue pit, a large outdoor fireplace, a fire pit, string lights and plenty of tables and chairs. Out front, the shaded porch has Adirondack chairs, a porch swing and a view of the old Wild West carriage the inn is named for. Covered parking for the inn rooms is first come, first served, with street parking nearby.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITOf all the Carriage suites, Tarpley is the one people book for longer stays. It has its own private entrance up its own stairway, so it feels like a small apartment of your own in town, not a room at an inn.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom: queen bedOne full bathroom with tub and showerGOOD TO KNOWThe Tarpley Suite is upstairs, reached by its own stairway.The Carriage Inn sits directly behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so live music can carry late into the night.Your suite is entirely private; only the backyard and fire pit are shared with other inn guests.The primary renter must be 18 or older.One small, well-behaved dog is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.The Carriage Inn has five suites and a separate cottage, so a bigger group can book more than one, or the whole inn for up to 25.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

he 11th Street Cowboy Bar. It suits a quick stay in town: park, walk to dinner and music, and sleep well. The Medina River and the city park are close by too.The suite has a queen bedroom, a sleeper sofa in the second room for a third guest, a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, a microwave and a coffee station, a small workspace, air conditioning and heat, Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. Linens, a hair dryer and an ironing board are provided, and cowboy-era antiques give it the same character as the rest of the inn.The backyard is shared with the inn's other guests, with a charcoal barbecue pit, a large outdoor fireplace, a fire pit, string lights and plenty of tables and chairs. Out front, the shaded porch has Adirondack chairs, a porch swing and a view of the old Wild West carriage the inn is named for. Covered parking for the inn rooms is first come, first served, with street parking nearby.Early check-in may be available on request. Every stay includes the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.WHY WE LIKE ITUtopia is the suite we suggest for two people coming in for one night: a show at the Cowboy Bar, dinner on Main Street, a good bed and an easy morning. Everything you need is here, and nothing you have to look after.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: queen bedBedroom 2: sleeper sofaOne full bathroom with a showerGOOD TO KNOWThe Utopia Suite is upstairs.There is a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen.The Carriage Inn sits directly behind the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so live music can carry late into the night.Your suite is entirely private; only the backyard and fire pit are shared with other inn guests.The primary renter must be 18 or older.One small, well-behaved dog is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.The Carriage Inn has five suites and a separate cottage, so a bigger group can book more than one, or the whole inn for up to 25.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.