Located within a 5-minute walk of Bandera City Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Medina River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
Mansfield Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Bandera Ale Project - 4 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 12 min walk
Burger King - 10 min walk
Ost Restaurant - 3 min walk
Tj's at The Old Forge - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5
Many folks who plan a Hill Country vacation love to visit Bandera, also known as the Cowboy Capital of the World! It's packed with western history, great places to eat and shop, entertaining nightlife, and it's close to both the tubing fun of the Medina River and the Hill Country State Natural Area. One of those nightlife spots, the popular 11th Street Cowboy Bar, is right across the alley from the Tarpley Suite in the Carriage House Inn. It's the perfect place for two for your Bandera getaway!
The Tarpley Suite sleeps two people, but we'd like to bring to your attention that the Carriage House Inn provides comfort for up to 25 guests! There are five spacious suites in the inn itself, along with a separate cabin on the property. So, no matter how many of your folks you'd like to bring along to Bandera, there are several options available to you to perfectly accommodate everyone; not to mention you could have the entire place to yourself. Just ask us for details!
Behind the inn is an area shared with fellow guests. The back yard features a charcoal-fired BBQ pit for cowboy-style feasts, an outdoor fireplace around which you can share stories, and plenty of chairs and tables. String lights give your nighttime activities a special sparkle. The shaded porch up front is furnished with Adirondack chairs, a porch swing, and a great view of the vintage Wild West-era carriage on the property. The Carriage Inn is both kid-friendly and pet-friendly; you're more than welcome to bring a small and well-behaved dog along! First-come, first-served covered parking is provided for the inn rooms, and additional street parking is available.
A private stairway leads up to the Tarpley Suite, decorated with nostalgic and historical cowboy-era antiques. You'll also enjoy modern conveniences, such as efficient AC and heating units, along with tech and entertainment extras like Wifi service and a satellite TV. The suite's full kitchen features a stove and oven combo, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, as well as pots, pans, glasses and utensils.
A roomy and sumptuous queen-sized bed in the bedroom provides sweet slumber for two people. Cleanup convenience is provided with the suite's spotlessly-clean full bath, decked out with a shower and tub combo. Your stay at the Tarpley Suite includes fresh linens for both the bed and bath areas, along with convenient extras like an ironing board and hair dryer, too!
Make the best of your Bandera holiday with a stay at the historic and perfectly-located Tarpley Suite in the Carriage House Inn! Backroads Reservations will be delighted to help you book this Hill Country gem; contact us today!
The suite: ======= Master bedroom featuring a queen bed. Bathroom complete with a shower/tub combination. Fully-equipped kitchen, inclusive of refrigerator, microwave, oven, regular coffee pot, and toaster. Central heating and air conditioning. Complimentary bed linens, towels, and kitchen utensils.
Amenities: ======== Covered parking and street parking availability Satellite TV Central heating and air conditioning WIFI Charcoal grill Firepit Large outdoor fireplace Ironing board Hair dryer Covered parking for Inn rooms (first come, first served) with additional street parking Within walking distance to Bandera's shops, bars, and city park
Rates and details: ============= The Carriage House's proximity to the 11th Street Cowboy Bar may result in exposure to loud music. One-night stay incurs an additional fee of $25.00. Nightly rate is based on accommodation for 2 guests. Children under 2 stay free. Maximum occupancy is 2 guests. Max of 1 pet allowed upon approval at the time of booking. Pet fee $20 per day, per pet. Extended stays may qualify for discounted pet fees. Backroads reserves the right to adjust nightly rates and fees within 5 days of all local event announcements. Event and holiday weekends may necessitate a three-night minimum stay. Hill Country river and lake water levels are contingent on rainfall fluctuations.
Distance from this home: ================== The Frio River is 55 miles. The Medina River is 1 mile. The Guadalupe River is 25 miles. The Lost Maples State Natural Area is 40 miles. The Garner State Park is 50 miles. The Hill Country State Natural Area is 10 miles.
Bandera: ======= 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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The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
1395
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this vacation home?
Located steps from Bandera City Park, this vacation home is in Bandera, and within a 10-minute walk of Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Medina River. You'll also find Frontier Times Museum and Bandera Natural History Museum less than a mile away.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a firepit.
Are there hot tubs at Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5?
Yes, every accommodation at Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5 comes with a deck.
Carriage Inn - Tarpley Suite 5 Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly L., Pearland, Texas
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cowboy Mardi Gras Weekend
Location for the win! We have a camp house in Medina that we usually stay at for the weekend but have grown tired of driving back and forth. Communication was really good.
Kimberly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Sandra H.
Dec 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bandara Location
We loved the location. We could walk to the Bandera River park. It was Christmas time so we walked through the light display. We loved being able to walk to the historic district for shopping, food and bars.
We would've loved to have had a fire in the backyard but it was cold and very windy the night we planned to do it. Spending time in the backyard would've been a perfect activity.
We brought our dog and there was plenty of places to walk her.
During the day we hiked the 3 area state parks.
Sandra H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia P.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Thank you ! Perfect place
Cynthia P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy K.
Feb 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mardi Gra Weekend
The property is awesome and close to shops and places to hangout! We had a blast.