The Roost is on Kingfisher Ranch, a ranch and wildlife preserve near Tarpley. Hiking and birding start at the door, with trails across the property and a lookout up the hill. Bandera, Utopia, Medina and the Hill Country State Natural Area are all within reach.

The house has been carefully kept. The living room has a fireplace, comfortable furniture and a queen futon. The kitchen is fully equipped, with an island that seats four and a dining table for four more. Three bedrooms and two full baths sleep up to eight, and the primary bath has a large tub and a separate shower. There is central air and heat, Wi-Fi, a Roku TV and DVD player, a landline phone and a washer and dryer.

Decks run across the front and back of the house, and the gazebo out back adds more room to sit. The yard is fenced, there is a gas grill, and the carport covers the parking. A creek runs behind the house, and the clear nights are good for stargazing. A Level 2 EV charger with a J1772 connector is on site at no charge.

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
We usually suggest the Roost for families who want a ranch stay without giving up the comforts of home. The yard is fenced, so it works well for dogs, and there is a gazebo out back and a fireplace inside. Birders do well here, and the trails go up to a lookout. Electric vehicle drivers can charge on site.
— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill Country

SLEEPING
Primary bedroom: queen bed
Bedroom 2: queen bed
Bedroom 3: double bed
Living room: queen futon
Two full bathrooms, one with a tub and separate shower and one with a tub and shower

GOOD TO KNOW
For a last-minute weekend stay, the request to book needs to come in by Thursday at noon.
The creek flow is seasonal; ask us when you book.
This is a no-smoking property.
Up to three pets are welcome, and a large dog crate is available if you ask when booking; any pet fee is shown when you book.
Check-in is 4 PM and check-out is 10 AM.