The River Rock Retreat

Bandera, Texas
$397 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

You'll enjoy private Medina River frontage here, with a stunning view of the bluffs overlooking the Medina River. Fish, swim, and float to your heart's content!.

Riverfront | Pet Friendly | Sleeps 8 | Free Early Check-In (when available) | Free Hill Country Travel App

Break loose from the day-to-day grind with an amazing riverside holiday retreat in the picturesque Hill Country! Even though the River Retreat is a few miles from downtown Bandera, you'll find a peaceful country setting with private access to fun water activities on the Medina River. Bring along the kids, and even the family dog, to this charming, clean, and modern guest home. From relaxation to rowdy adventure, this great vacation rental fills the bill no matter what's on your holiday schedule!

The three-acre property features private Medina River access at the back of the lot (5 minute walk), with a stunning view of the bluffs overlooking the river. For those hankering for in-town time, the nightlife, food, and antiquing of Bandera is right down the road.

Relax in three outdoor gathering spaces: a second-story deck off the master bedroom; a lower-level deck with built-in benches, and a side patio furnished with rocking chairs. The upper deck is a prime location to take in the wide-open Texas skies, day or night. Nothing tastes better than BBQ in the fresh air, and there's a charcoal grill for just that. While away a quiet night and admire the starry skies above the fire pit out back. One of the kids' favorites here is the giant-sized checkerboard, a fun twist on a family favorite. The property also has an enclosed dog run (dogs only, please; no cats). Smoking is allowed, but in the fire pit area only.

The fully remodeled Retreat has a bright, cheerful atmosphere that exudes its own refreshing energy. All sleeping spaces are upstairs, with king, queen, bunk, and roll-away beds that sleep up to eight guests (upper bunks and roll-aways are specifically for kids) and Roku-enabled TVs in each room. There's a full bath with a shower/tub combo upstairs, and a half-bath with a washer and dryer on the main level. All the bed and bath linens you'll need are included. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas are furnished with modern furniture and appliances, and tech pluses like smart TV and Wifi. The entire guest home is kept comfortable year round with central air and heat, and ceiling fans throughout.

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

The House:
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Master bedroom featuring a King bed and an outside deck furnished with chairs and a table.
Second bedroom equipped with a Queen bed.
Third bedroom with full-sized bunk bed with two beds (upper bunk intended for children only).
Upstairs bathroom featuring a shower/tub combo, supplemented by a half bath downstairs.
Workspace included in the Master bedroom.
Spacious living room with seating for three on the couch.
Dining table with seating for four.
Large bar area complemented by four barstools.
Well-equipped kitchen inclusive of an oven/range top, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, and all essential pots, pans, cutlery, flatware, utensils, dishes, and glasses; central heat and air conditioning available.

Amenities:
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Private access to the Medina River, situated behind the property.
Three outdoor patios furnished with seating.
Large flat screen TV with some free Roku channels available.
Roku TVs installed in each bedroom.
WIFI with internet access provided.
Washer and dryer facilities available.
Spacious outdoor porch adorned with string lights and ample seating.
Firepit with six chairs for outdoor gatherings.
Charcoal grill available for outdoor cooking.
Full-sized outdoor checkers game and a selection of board games.
Opportunities for wildlife viewing, birding, and hiking.
Outdoor lights enhancing the ambiance.

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 8 total)
- Cleaning fee: $150
- Pet fee: $25/pet/night (3 max)
- Release of liability required before check-in

Booking platforms will automatically calculate your total based on the number of guests/pets you include in your booking and your stay dates.
Distance from this home:


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The Frio River is 60 miles.
Immediate access to Medina river.
The Guadalupe River is 25 miles.
The Lost Maples State Natural Area is 45 miles.
The Garner State Park is 55 miles.
The Hill Country State Natural Areais 15 miles.

Bandera:
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Welcome to the Cowboy Capital of the World! With museums, rodeos, horseback riding, motorcycle rallies, and boot-scootin' live music venues, Bandera's got it all for fans of the Hill Country and the Wild West! Celebrate this uniquely American heritage, and take some time for a trip down the scenic Medina River.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Outdoor Lighting Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1500 Sq Ft (139 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Charcoal Grill Firepit Walkway To Water
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Greg C.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Clean and nice

  • Stephanie C.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    We greatly enjoyed our stay at the River Rock Retreat in Bandera, TX. This was our first time traveling with our dog and we were pleased to have a fully fenced yard with plenty of room to run. The river was easy to access and the kids loved exploring and catching minnows. The home was plenty big and comfortable for our family of 5. It was simple to check in and check out. Everything was just as described in the description. Bandera and neighboring towns were fun to explore. We enjoyed eating at OST and bring your own steak night at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar. Thanks for the hospitality!

  • Annamaria H.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Very comfortable and exactly as advertised.

  • Jennifer J.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Our family had a great time at the River Rock Retreat. The home was clean, comfy, and perfect size for the 4 of us and our dog. We enjoyed the location; short walk to the water and close to pop into town. We saw deer on property and 2 foxes run from across the street down the neighbors driveway. The house was well stocked with everything, had comfortable beds, and was fully fenced so our dog could roam (although she’s not terribly adventurous and didn’t go far from our side). We’ve already recommended this property to a friend and will certainly consider repeat stays when coming to the area again.

  • Debra C.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2023

    Stayed Sep 16, 2023

    The house was very conveniently located to our land we will be building. All was good as far as appliances, kitchen tools, very comfortable beds, great porch, access to stream, all fenched in for dog safety. Unfortunately propane grill was rusted out so we used charcoal grill. Overall we enjoyed.

  • Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 4, 2023

    Great property. Very clean. Exactly as described.

  • Jennifer W.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2023

    Stayed Jun 23, 2023

    Great weekend stay. House was great

  • Russell S.

    Submitted May 30, 2023

    Stayed May 25, 2023

    Enjoyed my stay with kids and grandkids. Loved the private access to the river and had a great time doing some light tubing. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

  • BRIAN T.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2023

    Stayed Mar 10, 2023

    Enjoyed this location with family for last minute sitting break trip. The kids got their Amusement fun, and the wife and I got a bit of R&R. Perfect blend for a much needed get away.

  • Cathy M.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2022

    Stayed Mar 8, 2022

    The house was lovely and peaceful.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$397+
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