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River Bend Hideaway on Medina

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 131500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Medina, TX
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moffett Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Medina

This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Moffett Park and Medina Community Library. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moffett Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Medina Community Library - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 28 min drive - 34.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Keese's BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Core Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Don's Pizza & Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Highway 16 Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Todds Hill Country Diner - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Bend Hideaway on Medina

This amazing property is located just outside the quaint town of Medina, Texas and boasts over 680 feet of sparkling clear Medina River.

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 satellite 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 Reservations 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:
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Master bedroom furnished with a king-sized bed, equipped with satellite 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:
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700 feet of private access to the clear Medina River for swimming and fishing.
Satellite 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.

Rates and Details:
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The house accommodates up to 13 guests. The base rate covers 4 guests, and each additional guest is $25 per person, per day. We use a flexible pricing model, which means smaller groups pay less, making the home more affordable while still allowing larger groups to enjoy the space.
Warm welcome extended to children.
Acceptance of pets, with a limit of 2 pets, subject to a pet fee of $25 per day, per pet.
Potential pet fee discounts for extended stays; restrictions on size and accommodations apply.
Strict policy against pets on leather couches and a requirement for crating when the home is unattended.
Smoking permitted only in outdoor areas.
Prohibition of hunting on the property, along with the discharge of firearms, fireworks, or ATVs.
Note: The property relies on a water well system; bottled water is recommended.
Events and holiday weekends may necessitate a three-night minimum stay requirement.
Water levels in Hill Country rivers and lakes vary based on rainfall.
Note: This property has a non-standard cancellation policy.
Long-term stays may require routine cleaning

Medina:
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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
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a dryer, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 21

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
River Bend Hideaway on Medina Medina
River Bend Hideaway on Medina Private vacation home
River Bend Hideaway on Medina Private vacation home Medina
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Medina, close to Hadfield Lake, Moffett Park, and Bobcat Stadium. You'll also find Medina River and Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is River Bend Hideaway on Medina good for couples?

With a stay at this riverfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and water views in some.

Are there hot tubs at River Bend Hideaway on Medina?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at River Bend Hideaway on Medina?

Yes, every accommodation at River Bend Hideaway on Medina comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

River Bend Hideaway on Medina Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Eric M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Owner is a scammer

Property had worn bedding and blamed me for previous damage and kept my deposit. Many better places in the Hill Country
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S., Leander, Tx oustide of Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Peaceful

We have a family wedding to attend and it was very convenient to have a place that we could all stay together and it was clean and provided plenty of space. Sitting on the porch in the mornings with Coffee watching the wildlife was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Motorcycle trip

House was very cozy and enjoyed watching the deer was relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay! There were deer everywhere. There is a nice path to walk down to the river, which is beautiful. The house was great, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cori P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Place to Stay

This was perfect place for my husband and my parents to stay. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the quiet nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

johnnie c., katy, texas

Liked: Cleanliness

medina hideaway

the cabin was very clean and we did not need to get anything. we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Town Delight

Nice, Clean, Deer on site, just down the road from Bandera. BBQ pit and fire pit. Drains in both showers could be improved!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Medina River Access

Very nice house, clean, comfortable, great porch and nice walk to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris p., League City

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded get away

This was a lovely stay and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great views from the porch of huge deer, turkey, hawks, etc. Very, very quiet. Very very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blanket of stars

What a beautiful, quiet place where the only sounds at night are from the wildlife, and your blanket of stars is endless!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felix D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

Beautiful cabin in a great area, property is secluded, quiet, and peaceful. I highly recommend staying at this property if you are a nature lover and want to be in the middle of the Texas Hill Country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

Nice house, everything you need! Short walk to river but was very low, hoping for rain! Best part was the wildlife around the house. Couple of river spots with a little water, but no need for floats and tubes. Just playing and sitting in the water was the options close by. Apple Store in the town of Medina had great food! Would like to stay again once the Medina River is flowing better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit

We enjoyed our visit and are already talking about when we can come back. We saw deer, turkey and sheep. Enjoyed the fire pit and the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Getaway

The property was exactly as advertised. The cabin was very clean and spacious. Lots of wildlife to watch. Our children really enjoyed exploring during the short hikes down to the lazy river, and they loved roasting hot dogs over the fire pit at night. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F., Temple, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We were needing to get away for some quiet and relaxing time and this place had it. The house was great and had everything we needed but the location was the best. We walked down to the river and sat on the back porch watching the variety of wildlife that came out to eat the corn that we threw out. Besides the whitetail, we had black buck, axis, wild pigs, and mouflon sheep. We did go for a drive through the hill country and then stopped in town at the apple store and had lunch and brought some delicious apple pie back with us. We will definitely be back when we can stay a little longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a wonderful stay, property and cabin were absolutely as advertised and pictured. Cabin was clean and updated. The River was a short walk on a well maintained path. River access is fantastic, shallow enough for small kids and deeper in parts for bigger kids to swim. Crystal clear water in a private and secluded location. We saw deer at all times of day and at night saw more stars than we’ve ever seen before. Cabin was well stocked with necessities like trash bags, toilet paper etc. Only small criticism would be that the tap water wasn’t great for drinking so would recommend brining bottled water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bandera Box house

We loved the box house. It was clean and stocked great. Communicating with host was easy and incredibly helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Texas hill country hideaway

Great place! We enjoyed the wildlife, star gazing and all the homey comforts especially the open concept kitchen and dining room.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

We had a great time during our stay at the cabin. The interior is well taken care of and being able to watch all of the animals from the porch is a lot of fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace & quiet in the Hill Country

Really enjoyed our stay at the Medina cabin. It was just two of us, so we only used the master suite and the one additional bathroom. There are two other bedrooms, with multiple beds/bunks, that could sleep bunches of kids, who would be very happy there. The place seems very new, and regardless, very clean. Kitchen is simple and functional (didn’t use it much). Good layout and space. From San Antonio airport, just over an hour drive (through Boerne and Bandera). Places to eat in Bandera and also Kerrville (north about 30 minutes). Lots of recreational options, including just a 5 minute stroll to the Medina River from the back deck. Improvement opportunities: clear check-out instructions, and better stocked things like dishwasher pods. According to my ladyfriend, the female-friendly amenities (lotions, conditioners, etc) could be upgraded. But these are nitpicks. We really enjoyed the stay and definitely would return. Thanks to the Forrests for hosting us. DAC
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Merissa G., Keller, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded Getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at the cabin! My little family needed a getaway and change of pace from Covid-life, and the cabin in Medina was just perfect. The enjoyed siting on the porch to watch the wildlife in the mornings and our toddler loved exploring by the river and throwing rocks in the water. The firepit was nice for evening fun too. We took a daytrip over to Lost Maples for the beautiful fall colors. The cabin was very clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Think we'll be planning another trip in the spring/summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Medina River!

The river was at the back end of the property, which was great. The water was very low when we went which was great for the small children, not so good for the bigger ones! It was very close to town to pick up forgotten necessities. Very clear river and nice accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elena V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway!

We loved our stay here! Our 3 young boys couldn't get enough time in the river & playing outside exploring the property. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

We had such a great time at the property. Such a relaxing, peaceful time. We enjoyed all the scenery and watching the wildlife. The river is crystal clear and refreshing. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing fun in country and on river

Beautiful Texas Hill Country with river access. We loved watching the deer and other wildlife. We floated the river two days and had so much fun with our own tubes. We started one trip at the property and floated to the 3 mile bridge (I think), then another day floated from the Paradise Park to the property. Well, float and hike! It was great fun! House is fabulous! Slept large extended family comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020