Stargazer is one of three cabins on Lucky Star Ranch, a rural property outside Bandera with Hill Country views. The Hill Country State Natural Area is three miles away for hiking, riding and wildlife, and Lost Maples State Natural Area, Garner State Park and the Frio, Medina and Guadalupe rivers are all within about an hour. Bandera and Hondo are both an easy drive.

The cabin is a studio with golden woodwork and good natural light, laid out as a sleeping area, a dining nook and a kitchenette. The queen bed sleeps two, and a rollaway is available on request for a third. The kitchenette has a fridge, a hot plate, a microwave that also works as an oven, basic cookware, and both regular and K-cup coffee. There is a full bath with a shower stall, a Roku TV, central heat and air, and Wi-Fi.

Each cabin has a shaded front porch with rocking chairs. The ranch grounds, shared by the three cabins, have picnic tables, a charcoal grill, a large fire pit with firewood supplied, outdoor games and walking trails, and laundry is on site. The goats, chickens and ducks are friendly, and the nights are dark enough for stargazing. The owner lives on the property and is there if anything comes up.

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 IT
When guests ask what we like about Stargazer, we start with the sky. The ranch is far enough out that the nights go properly dark, and the fire pit is a good place to watch them. In the daytime, the Hill Country State Natural Area is a three-mile drive for hiking, riding or looking for wildlife. Bandera and Hondo are both close when you want a town.
— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill Country

SLEEPING
Studio: queen bed
Rollaway bed for a third guest, on request
One full bathroom with a shower stall

GOOD TO KNOW
The grounds, grill, fire pit and games are shared with the other two cabins.
One pet per cabin is allowed; it must get along with farm animals and stay leashed on the property. Any pet fee is shown when you book.
Bring your own charcoal.
Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.