One Night Stays

ks and natural springs. The view from the deck runs about twenty miles. After dark, the sky takes over.The cabin is about 1,000 square feet, one open room with four French doors that bring the view inside. The bedroom has a queen bed, good closet space and a private bath with a large Saltillo-tile walk-in shower. A half bath serves the rest of the cabin. Fiber Wi-Fi, a proper desk and TVs with Roku and Netflix make it easy to stay connected, or to stay a while.The kitchen is complete enough for a longer stay: electric cooktop, convection oven, microwave, crockpot, full cookware and dishes, BBQ utensils, a tea kettle and two coffee makers with a grinder.Most of the stay happens outside. The private hot tub faces the view. There is a fire pit, a gas grill and a separate smoker, and plenty of seating on the deck. Deer and birds are regular company, and the ranch is good for hiking and birdwatching. Pets are welcome, and so are riders.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 someone asks us where they can hike, sit in a hot tub with a view, and see the stars, this is the first place we mention. Walk the ranch in the morning. In the evening the hot tub looks out over twenty miles of hills, and after dark there is almost no light out here to compete with the sky. It does a few simple things, and it does them very well.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom: queen bed, with a private bath and walk-in showerRollaway bed for a third guest, on requestOne full bathroom and one half bathGOOD TO KNOWBest suited for couples; a rollaway is available for a third guest.Motorcycles are welcome.Up to three pets are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

street, shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and the Medina River is less than a mile away. Salt Block guests get a discount at Salty's Texas Provisions in town, a shop for gifts and things made in Texas.The suite is on the ground floor with its own entrance. Everything inside is new, with a mix of modern and rustic touches. There is a roomy living area with a smart TV, a full kitchen with new stainless appliances and a dishwasher, a coffee station, central air and heat, and Wi-Fi. Two bedrooms each have a queen bed, and the bath has a walk-in shower. A starter pack of supplies is provided.Every Salt Block kitchen comes with smoked salts, sea salt and black pepper from a local salt maker to sample. The suite has its own parking spot on the property, with street parking nearby, and motorcycles are welcome. One pet is welcome here.Larger groups can take more than one suite. There are three others in the building.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 ITWe usually suggest French Serenity for two couples, or a couple with a dog, who want to leave the car parked all weekend. It is one of the two ground-floor suites at the Salt Block, so there are no stairs to carry bags up. The bedrooms are evenly matched, each with a queen, so nobody draws the short straw. And the kitchen comes stocked with smoked salts and spices from a Bandera salt maker to cook with.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: queen bedBedroom 2: queen bedOne full bathroom with a walk-in showerGOOD TO KNOWThe Salt Block is downtown in a busy neighborhood across from the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so expect some noise at night even though the suites are well insulated.One pet is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

Street shops and restaurants are a walk away, and the Medina River is less than a mile from the door. Salt Block guests get a discount at Salty's Texas Provisions in town, a shop for gifts and things made in Texas.The suite is newly finished, with central air and heat and a blend of modern and rustic decor. A spacious living area has a smart TV, and Wi-Fi runs throughout. The full kitchen has new stainless appliances, a dishwasher and a coffee station. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two twins, and the full bath has a walk-in shower.Up to two pets are welcome here. The kitchen is stocked with smoked salts and spices from a Bandera salt maker. There is a parking spot on the property and more on the street, and motorcycles are welcome. Three other suites in the building can be added for a bigger group.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 ITThe Rustic is the suite we suggest to people bringing dogs. It is on the ground floor, so no stairs with a leash in hand, and it takes up to two pets. The second bedroom is set up for two, which works for kids or a friend. And the coffee station in the kitchen is one only the ground-floor suites have.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: two twin bedsBedroom 2: queen bedOne full bathroom with a walk-in showerGOOD TO KNOWThe Salt Block is downtown in a busy neighborhood across from the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, so expect some noise at night even though the suites are well insulated.Up to two pets are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.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.

ntry State Natural Area and the Guadalupe and Medina rivers are all within about a half hour's drive, and Kerrville and Medina are close.The cottage sits in a shady grove. Inside are vintage furnishings, a metal-framed queen bed, and a bathroom with a roomy clawfoot tub under an antique stained-glass window. The kitchenette has a coffee pot and a mini fridge stocked with complimentary drinks. A box unit handles heating and cooling, there is a TV and a stereo with a CD player, and linens are provided.Outside, the seating area looks out over the hills. There is a fire pit with wood supplied and a chiminea for smaller fires. Coffee and fresh local fruit are left for you on arrival.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 ITWe usually suggest Sophie's Cottage for two people who want to be out of reach for a few days. There is no Wi-Fi and cell service comes and goes, so the evenings belong to the porch, the fire pit and the view. Game ranches surround the property, which keeps the wildlife close. And there is coffee and fresh local fruit waiting when you arrive.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom: queen bedOne bathroom with a clawfoot tub (no shower)GOOD TO KNOWThere is no Wi-Fi, and cell service is intermittent.The bathroom has a clawfoot tub and no shower.There is no barbecue grill.Pets are not allowed.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

alk away, and Bandera City Park on the Medina River is about a block and a half.The building dates to 1915 and has been restored with a warm barn wood interior. The bedroom has a queen bed and its own Roku TV, and a queen pull-out couch in the living area makes room for two more, with a second Roku TV. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower. The kitchen is fully equipped, with a K-cup coffee maker. Central air and heat, Wi-Fi and good cell service are all here, and linens are provided.Out front, a shaded porch has a table and seating, and the old hitching posts are still there. From the porch, Bandera goes by.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 people about Lonesome Dove is that it is small on purpose. It is a 1915 building restored with a barn wood interior, and vintage hitching posts still stand out front. It is built for a couple, not a group. Plenty of guests who stay once book it again.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom: queen bedLiving room: queen pull-out couchOne full bathroom with a walk-in showerGOOD TO KNOWBands play across the street at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, and the music runs late.Lonesome Dove is small and suits couples better than groups.Pets are not allowed.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

he 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 ITWe usually suggest Shooting Star for people who want the animals to be part of the trip. The ranch keeps goats, chickens and ducks that like attention, and Baby, a dwarf Nigerian goat, took first place in the Bandera 4th of July Pet Parade. A pet of your own can come along, as long as it gets on with farm animals. The Hill Country State Natural Area is three miles down the road.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGStudio: queen bedRollaway bed for a third guest, on requestOne full bathroom with a shower stallGOOD TO KNOWThe 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.

y 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 ITWhen 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 CountrySLEEPINGStudio: queen bedRollaway bed for a third guest, on requestOne full bathroom with a shower stallGOOD TO KNOWThe 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.

ill 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 ITWhat we tell people about Starlight is that it makes a good base for day trips. Lost Maples and Garner State Park are both within an hour, and the Hill Country State Natural Area is three miles away. The kitchenette's microwave doubles as an oven, which covers a simple supper after a long day out. And a dog can come along, as long as it is fine around goats and chickens.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGStudio: queen bedRollaway bed for a third guest, on requestOne full bathroom with a shower stallGOOD TO KNOWThe 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.

more than a thousand miles away, in Indiana, back when Texas was three years into statehood. Rather than let it fall to time, it was taken down, hauled the long way south, and reconstructed piece by piece beneath a canopy of old oaks at Settlers Crossing. That kind of journey leaves a mark you can feel: the bones are original, the craftsmanship is honest, and the whole place carries the quiet dignity of something worth saving twice.Inside, it's warm and unhurried. Two bedrooms sleep four, and the living spaces keep the scale of a real 19th-century home — rooms made for gathering close. The restoration added modern comfort where it counts, with a wood-burning fireplace, central heat and air, a kitchenette and a TV, and left the character everywhere else. It is all on one level. The oaks are the first thing guests mention; they shade the house through the afternoon and turn the porch into the best seat on the property.Out past them, the grounds carry on the way the Hill Country used to — open, quiet, alive. Friendly farm animals wander the property, and the wildlife keeps its own hours: deer at dusk, birds at first light. There's an outdoor grill under the trees. And when the history catches you, our Fredericksburg AI Historical Guide can tell you the fuller story of the house that moved — before your stay and while you're here.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 people about Indiana House is that it made a 1,200-mile journey to be here. It is one of the few houses at Settlers Crossing that is both genuinely historic and open to a dog, and the porch under the oaks is the best seat on the property. It suits a couple or a small family.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom 1: queen bedBedroom 2: double bedOne full bathroom with a showerGOOD TO KNOWThe house has a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen.Settlers Crossing is about 35 acres, five minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. The house is yours; the grounds, trails and farm animals are shared with guests in the other historic houses.This is a historic building, so expect the quirks that come with its age.One pet is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

lers raised outside Fredericksburg — a cabin of hand-hewn logs and stone that has kept its footing for the better part of two centuries. It went up when Texas was barely two years into statehood, put up by German families who built with what the land gave them, and built to last. The floors are the original stone, worn smooth by generations who came before you.Inside, it's small in the way old cabins are small — and warm for the same reason. It began as a dog-trot, two rooms on either side of a breezeway that has since been enclosed. The sitting room gathers around a large stone fireplace, the kind that was once the whole point of a house. There's room for two, and not much more, which is exactly what makes it feel like a retreat rather than a rental. Couples fall for it. So do people who just want to be quiet for a while. Air conditioning and a TV are tucked in.The porch is the cabin's best hour — stone, running the full length of the house, with rockers set out to catch the evening and the view of the Hill Country beyond. Friendly farm animals graze the grounds, and the wildlife comes and goes on its own schedule: deer at dusk, birdsong at first light. Nights come dark, the way they should this far from town. When you want to go deeper, our Fredericksburg AI Historical Guide can walk you through the cabin's past and the families who built Settlers Crossing.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 ITThis is the one we suggest for a couple who wants something genuinely special. It is the oldest cabin built on the property, sized for two, with original stone floors, a big stone fireplace and a stone porch that runs the length of the house. Family history says the land was once known as Weiershausen's Hill.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom: queen bedOne full bathroom with a showerGOOD TO KNOWThere is no full kitchen; there is an outdoor grill on the grounds.Settlers Crossing is about 35 acres, five minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. The house is yours; the grounds, trails and farm animals are shared with guests in the other historic houses.This is a historic building, so expect the quirks that come with its age.One pet is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.

the countryside, with horses grazing and deer moving through the fields. Camp Verde is about four miles away, Kerrville about 17, and the Medina River about eight.Inside, wood-paneled walls, corrugated tin and ironwork give the room a Western feel. There is a queen bed, a handcrafted table and chairs for two, and a kitchenette with a mini fridge, microwave and Keurig. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower and wall drawers. A wall air-conditioning unit, a portable heater, a ceiling fan, a smart TV (sign in to your own apps) and Wi-Fi keep it comfortable, and linens and towels are provided.A stone path leads past native landscaping to a fire pit, with firewood provided. There is a covered porch and deck with seating, a charcoal grill, and hiking trails on the ranch. The ranch also has a herd of donkeys, exotic deer and a seasonal fishing pond; ask us whether it is available during your stay. Parking has room for trailers and motorcycles.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 ITWe usually suggest Timbuctoo for couples who want a quiet ranch a few minutes from downtown Bandera. Horses graze outside the door and deer move through the fields. A stone path leads past a fire pit, and the firewood is provided. There is plenty of parking for trailers, so riders with motorcycles do well here too.— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill CountrySLEEPINGBedroom: queen bedOne full bathroom with a walk-in showerGOOD TO KNOWThis is one of two guest suites at Timbuctoo, each with its own entrance.The horses on the ranch are not for riding or boarding.Guests can walk the ranch and its trails, except the area around the host's home.One pet is welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.