• BEDROOMS: 3
  • BEDS: 3
  • BATHROOMS: 2
  • TOTAL GUESTS: 13

River Bend Hideaway | 3BR Retreat w/ River Access

Short Description

If you're looking for a beautiful place where a large group can enjoy the best the Hill Country has to offer, we've got the perfect kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and budget-friendly family weekend getaway! The River Bend Hideaway is right on the Medina River, where you'll have private access to the tubing, fishing, and swimming this area's famous for. This countryside roost is also close to great towns like Bandera and Medina, so you'll be close to great food, shopping, night life, and events!

Property Description

🌊 Riverfront | 🐾 Pet Friendly | 👥 Sleeps 13 | ⏰ Free Early Check-In (when available) | 📱 Free Hill Country Travel App

If you're looking for a beautiful place where a large group can enjoy the best the Hill Country has to offer, we've got the perfect kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and budget-friendly family weekend getaway! The River Bend Hideaway is right on the Medina River, where you'll have private access to the tubing, fishing, and swimming this area's famous for. This countryside roost is also close to great towns like Bandera and Medina, so you'll be close to great food, shopping, night life, and events!

There's space here to accommodate up to 13 guests, but this spacious home is perched on ten gorgeous Hill Country acres, so everyone will have plenty of elbow room! It's easily one of the best guest houses in the Bandera area, a waterfront cabin getaway loaded with amenities and extras, all in a rural setting that's relaxing and exciting all at the same time. The grounds are ideal for wildlife watching, hiking, and stargazing, too!

The River Bend Hideaway has two shaded porches, both with comfy outdoor furniture, where you can rest and savor views of the mountainous countryside and the nearby Medina River. The charcoal grill on-site allows you to test your BBQ skills; there's nothing like a hearty meal after a day on the river! While bed and bath linens are included during your stay, your hosts at River Bend ask that guests bring their own towels for use on the river. If there are smokers in your crew, they're allowed to light up, but outside only, please.

Gleaming light and dark woodwork makes the interior shine, along with plenty of natural light. There's an enormous living area and dining area, a bar island with stools, and a generously equipped kitchen, including a washer and dryer alcove right next to the kitchen. Cutlery, glasses, cookware and serving ware for your meals are included, too! Both full bathrooms in the home have showers, and the three bedrooms with seven plush and restful beds provide great sleeping arrangements for up to a baker's dozen. Ceiling fans, and central air and heating throughout the home, guarantee a comfortable indoor environment. There are smart TVs in the master bedroom and living area, Wifi Internet service is available, and cell phone coverage in the area is good, too.

Call Backroads Hill Country today to book this popular Hill Country vacation retreat! You'll get riverside luxury and extras at great and affordable rates.

Water photos were taken in May, 2022

*Water may be low. Contact us about water levels at time of booking*

The Cabin:
Featuring a range of accommodations and amenities, The Cabin provides a comfortable and well-equipped space:

Master bedroom furnished with a king-sized bed, equipped with smart TV
Master bath featuring a shower, sinks, and a large closet
Workstation desk within the master bedroom for added convenience
Second bedroom equipped with two full beds
Third bedroom featuring a queen bed and a bunk bed
Second bath furnished with a shower
Dining area with seating for four guests
Living room adorned with two couches, including a sleeper sofa
Kitchen equipped with an oven/range top, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, both Kuerig and regular coffee makers, blender, mixer, toaster, and a complete set of pots, pans, cutlery, flatware, utensils, baking sheets, dishes, and glasses; inclusive of an island and bar stools

Amenities:
The property offers a selection of amenities for leisure and convenience:

700 feet of private access to the clear Medina River for swimming and fishing
Smart TV and WIFI with reliable internet and good cell service
Washer and dryer facilities available
Front porch seating for four guests and a side covered porch with seating for 4 guests
Wildlife viewing, birding, and hiking opportunities
Charcoal grill and firepit for outdoor activities
Note: Guests are required to bring their own river towels
Carport for covered parking
Crystal clear river access for swimming and fishing
Wildlife viewing, birding, and hiking are prevalent, with a deer feeder attracting diverse wildlife

💵 Flexible Pricing for every group
Our rates adapt to make sure smaller groups don’t overpay ; but bigger getaways still get full value.
- Base rate includes up to 4 guests
- $25/person/night for each additional guest (up to 13 total)
- Cleaning fee: $175
- Pet fee: $25/pet/night (2 max)
- Non - standard cancellation policy

👉 Airbnb will automatically calculate your total based on the number of guests/pets you include in your booking and your stay dates.

Amenities

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

Location Description

The orchards here earned Medina the title of "Apple Capital of Texas," but there's more here than that! Ride the challenging Twisted Sisters Motorcycle Trail through the Hill Country or take a more relaxing tube ride down the Medina River. Get your fill of satisfying barbecue and other American fare during your visit, too! 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!

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What guests are saying...

Amanda
We loved our stay here! We spend Thanksgiving with local family members and this was such a great place for me and my fiancé and a couple other family members to sleep and relax away from the hustle and bustle. Very comfortable and clean. I slept like a rock every night! Easy to find and check-in/out. Loved seeing deer, turkeys, chickens and other animals out and about nearby. We’re looking forward to returning!
Adriana
We have been to Medina 5 times and this was by far the best time we had . Place was beautiful and clean. The river location was very nice. Kid friendly my children had a blast. We got to see Deer and their babies right by the porch. We brought family over for their first time and they cant wait to be back. Host has amazing communication , they were very accommodating.
Chris
Extremely quiet area and low key town to relax in. House was clean, big, and all to ourselves. Deer freely march through the yard on a regular basis and the property is a huge 10 acre area to explore all the way to the river. The town is great, and if you're there on a weekday go to The Core for a breakfast buffet that is well worth the price. Great stay, no issues!
Jennifer
Great location with private river access. Kept kids entertained with river and plenty of wildlife. Close to Bandera with shopping, entertainment and great food! Could not have asked for a better escape from the screens and reconnect as a family. Thank you for sharing your space with us! We will be back!
Matthew
This was perfect for my family of four! This place was very spacious for us, very quiet, and also the host was very accommodating to my schedule. I was able to check in early and late. If you are looking to drink, eat, BBQ, star gaze and be able to have a great nights sleep go here.
Marta
My family and I had an amazing time at the cabin, we even talked about coming back in the future because we loved it so much. We loved the atmosphere, the fresh air. The fact that we could literally walk to the river and have an awesome time. It was so quiet and relaxing to be there. A huge plus for us, was the privacy and how homey the cabin felt. The kids did not want to leave, they loved the fact that they could run around outside and it was safe. Oh, they loved how close the deers got to the cabin. We also got to see a few rabbits hoping around. Such a beautiful place to stay at with your family, definitely worth the drive. The host were also so kind and always checking up to make sure we were okay. Definitely felt the happy calm vibes at the cabin! Private note: We appreciate you sharing your beautiful cabin with us. We loved staying there, it’s such a neatly and well kept cabin. Thank you once again for everything.
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