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Our guest Ashleigh summed up her recent visit here by saying, "This definitely is a rare gem in the middle of Texas Hill Country. And we can't wait to go back and visit as much as we can."
Professional decorators worked hard to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere of Texas charm. Satellite TV and AC/heat units add comfort and entertainment to the interior space.
Our guest Alison shared some of the details of her recent stay here: "This place is a real gem. The house is beautifully furnished with lots of rustic touches...We slept so deeply in the comfortable bed and space."
Historical antiques and Lone Star State originals give the Ranch House a Hill Country personality all its own.
The full kitchen features all you'll need to feed your crew-and don't forget the farm-fresh breakfast fixin's you'll get every morning!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Bandera, TX
  • Bandera City Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mansfield Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Medina River
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Last Outpost Ranch House

Gorgeous ranch with "million-dollar view" convenient to Bandera, Kerrville and Medina. Surrounded by large game ranches, so you can literally sit and watch the buffalo roam.

Two full stories of Texas beauty are yours at the Last Outpost's Ranch House! This kid-friendly vacation rental is an amazing Hill Country family gathering spot. Kids (must be 5 years or older) love the buffalo and wildlife that roam the game ranches that neighbor the property, and its secluded location ensures peace and privacy. If you'd like to kick it up in town, that's no problem! Great Hill Country towns like Bandera, Kerrville, and Medina are all close by.

With space that comfortably sleeps up to six people, the Ranch House is the perfect family gathering spot! There are other great attractions within a half hour or so from here, too; take the family tubing on the Medina and Guadalupe rivers, or surround yourself in the natural beauty of the Hill Country State Natural Area. It's also a great starting point for scenic tours of the region.

Mountain views delight the eye here in every direction. With both a porch and an outdoor seating area - both of which have plenty of patio furniture - you can soak in those views in quiet comfort. In the mood for a snack, or maybe a steak? A chimenea, fire pit (with wood provided), and charcoal grill are on hand for your use here. You'll be greeted with a generous quantity of breakfast foods left in the house for your enjoyment in the morning, including delicious treats like bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, oatmeal, and coffee.

From its sturdy stone foundation to its professionally-decorated interior, the Ranch House is your Texas home away from home! Heating and cooling units, along with ceiling fans, keep the space comfortable, and five plush beds provide dreamy sleeping accommodations for up to six people. There's a fully-appointed kitchen and a full bathroom with a shower stall, and all bed and bath linens are included during your visit. Another nice little extra is the complimentary beverages you'll find in the fridge! The TV here has cable service, as well. The house's remote location means cell coverage can be spotty here.

The Ranch House at the Last Outpost is a Bandera accommodation that's perfect for a great vacation in Texas' famed Hill Country! Contact us at Backroads Reservations for booking, and additional details.

The House:
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Upstairs features a King size bed and a twin bed, while downstairs includes twin bunks and a single bed with a shower in the bath area.
Full kitchen amenities along with box unit air and heating.

Amenities:
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The accommodation is equipped with the following amenities for your comfort and enjoyment:
Complimentary breakfast foods for your convenience.
Cable TV for entertainment.
House has Wi-Fi accessibility.
A fire pit with complementary firewood.
Availability of a charcoal grill.
Complimentary beverages stocked in the refrigerator.
A chimenea for small outdoor fires.
Front porch equipped with comfortable seating.
Breathtaking million-dollar views from the property.
Please note that hiking is permitted on the premises, and while there is no WiFi, intermittent cell service is available. We trust that these features will contribute to a pleasant and relaxing stay during your time at our property.

Rates and Details:
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The property encompasses 3 rental cabins with the host living on-site.
Additional guest fee of $20 per day after the initial 2 guests.
Maximum accommodation for 6 guests, only if the 6th guest is a child.
Children must be 5 years of age or older.
Pets are not allowed.
Prohibition on discharging firearms, fireworks, or ATVs.
Event and holiday weekends might require a three-night minimum stay.
Hill Country river and lake water levels are subject to change based on rainfall.


Distance from this home:
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The Frio River is 60 miles.
The Medina River is 10 miles.
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 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.

Backroads Reservations
Bandera, Texas

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Breakfast included
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Mountain view
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 5
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bandera

Located in Bandera, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club and Riverhill Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store and Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle. Consider Inn Conference Center for a night out or Riverside Nature Center if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bandera, TX

What's nearby

  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 11 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Bandera City Park - 12 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 13 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Mansfield Park - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Medina River - 18 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Verde General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Britches Dusty - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scimitar Hill Vineyards - ‬4 min drive
  • Air-Con Cooling & Heating
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Last Outpost Ranch House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Last Outpost Ranch House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Last Outpost Ranch House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Last Outpost Ranch House located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hadfield Lake, Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store and Moffett Park. Medina Community Library and Bobcat Stadium are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing ranch stay

I’ve stayed at The Last Outpost cabin several times. It is a very comfortable cabin- great beds, A/C, small but nicely equipped kitchen, breakfast items provided (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, juice). The front porch is a relaxing place to chill or read or chat with friends. The property itself is beautiful and peaceful, with visits from the friendly resident longhorns. Very convenient to Bandera, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg. Nice scenic drives in the area. The hosts are friendly, pleasant, and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Brock, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute stay, great location!

Property and cabin were very cute and well appointed. Plenty of room for family of three and could accommodate a family of five easily. The beds are very comfy! The creek was running as there had recently been rain and it was very pleasant. The location is great and it was a short drive to Bandera and the Medina River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F., Land O Lakes, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and Relaxing

Third stay at this property- peaceful and beautiful ranch, with a friendly horse named Sky and several longhorns. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. Plenty of breakfast fixings available. The cabin is comfortable and clean and the decor is wonderful. Always love staying here. Convenient to Bandera and Kerrville.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F., Land O Lakes, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Beautiful

What a wonderful stay at the Last Outpost! Repeat visitor. Such a peaceful place- gorgeous views from the front porch, and we really enjoyed all the animals (longhorns, Sky the friendly horse, and the deer) and birds. The cabin itself was beautifully decorated with a Western theme. 10 miles north of Bandera and convenient to Kerrville and the Guadelupe River, too. My friends and I absolutely loved this property and appreciated our friendly hosts, Joan and Greg.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hill Country Hideaway

Perfect place to go to get out of the city and get away from people. Owner is very nice and let us handfeed the biggest longhorns ever! It was fun watching the chickens and petting the horse named Sky! Back off the highway about half a mile and has unbeatable views of the hill country right from the porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

No view nor animals to see

We were not informed in the description that this was a Bed and Breakfast. It is not secluded and private as described...the owners live about 20 steps away and there is another cottage 20 steps the opposite direction. You were not able to see hardly any views from the trees. We were not able to see buffalo or other animals...only 3 longhorn. We had zero cell service, we expected spotty but not zero. The house was decorated cutely, but the bathroom was hot due to having a tin roof. We ending up buying fans to help aid with cool air and circulation. There were no drinks left in the fridge, but we did receive eggs, bacon, pancake mix, oatmeal and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cerrita P., Pflugerville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out In The country but “IN IT”

What caught our eye about the place was Joan provided breakfast goods! We had eggs, bacon, pancakes and coffee one morning and eggs, bacon, oatmeal, orange juice and coffee the next and then we were set to go have adventures!! Friendly animals and others behind fences made it a true Texas country place! The owner was so sweet and pleasant with us and even brought by some oatmeal raisin fresh baked 🍪!Yums! We craved some peace and quiet and totally got that too. The television availability was good and there were channels and selections for all ages. Do realize that the bedroom and bathroom are up a good long stairway. No bathroom down. For our adventures in this hill country area this, as the title indicates, was centered between the three places we wanted to visit: Bandera (our first visit), Medina (also first visit), and Kerrville (been many times but still find new things). We enjoyed Cowboy Saturday in Bandera and had our last evening dinner there Sunday at The O.S.T., the 2nd oldest restaurant in Texas! Delicious home cooking!! Though Medina is a small, small town we had a hard time deciding which building was The Apple Store (no IMacs 😊). You will love the ice cream and various apple creations including apple cinnamon ice cream!! Back in Kerrville we found the city park, Schreiner Park, and checked out campsites for another time. We also wanted to recheck where the first H‑E‑B grocery store had been and could not find the historical marker which we know we have seen before:)! No luck on that. I think it was Sunday when Joan asked if we needed any groceries as she was going in to the store. So nice and hospitable!! All in all this Presidents weekend was a nice breather away from noise of suburbs and cities where we live. Some awesome roads to drive and in spring I bet it will be gorgeous. The only things that I would recommend are: need a measuring cup for cooking (I could not find one, boost the cell reception (and that could totally be my service provider issue), and maybe have Wi-Fi available (but probably good for us not to have it). These are really minor to the awesome getaway that this gave us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly and country

The house was full of antiques with the modern conveniences. Our host, Greg was very helpful and asked us regularly if we needed anything. he gave us dining suggestions for the area as well as giving us suggestions for things to see and do. The wildlife on the property (horse, cats, longhorns, chickens, deer, etc) made it feel like home. the house was very comfortable and they provided us with all the fixings for breakfast each morning. All in all, i would recommend this site and would return next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cabin, wonderful animals

We really enjoyed being able to feed the sweet horse and beautiful longhorns on the property. Chickens had us on our toes. Our kids will remember this trip always! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent attention to detail

House was well decorated down to the finest detail. Very comfy bed and great hospitality. Leave you cell in the car. You are in the “country.”
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Great rustic location and fantastically adorned country house. Our hosts we very kind and helped us with laundry and some supplies. Also showed our kids the livestock and let them feed them as well. Would recommend going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyka M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Beautiful

Wow, what an incredible home and property. The owners were thoughtful, and considerate. My kids had a blast feeding the chickens (which provided delicious fresh eggs every morning), Longhorns, and horse. They had even more fun on the hammock, and running around in the large open areas which were away from any main road. We enjoyed it so much we will be returning. Do yourself a favor and relax at this beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F., Land O Lakes, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and tranquil

Beautiful views from the shady front porch! We enjoyed meeting the Longhorns, the chickens, the friendly horse, and our hosts of course. The cabin was clean and the beds comfortable, and the kitchen was very convenient. Loved the western decor of the cabin also. Already planning another stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

Tranquil setting perfect for a little hill country getaway, kids enjoyed the chickens and other animals on the property, breakfast items provided were great, property owners live in the house next door and were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B., Justin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get-away

We loved the beauty of the area & the rustic decor of this place. Clean & comfortable. Better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quick weekend getaway

Quiet, peaceful property that was just what we wanted. Owner was attentive but not bothersome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute house

The house was super cute, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the animals and the beautiful views from the house. We would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Stay

Beautifully decorated, a lot of attention to detail. Well stocked and great customer service. The animals were a fun little surprise. My 9yo enjoyed being around them and Mrs. Jones was nice enough to educate him about them and even let him help her feed them. Overall it we had a geeat time and it was nice getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to get away for a few days

We loved our time here! The property is just like the photos - even better! Very clean and quiet. We loved the free range chickens and small longhorn herd - which we helped feed! At night, we enjoyed sitting at the back table enjoying s'mores under the starlight! We will definitely be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient and helpful

Lovely with lots of space and great chickens and longhorns.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hillary J., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the chickens and longhorns! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Glenn N., Austin, Texas

Pleasant stay, with a few suggestions

The cabin is nice and comfortable. There's a large outdoor table for dining al fresco, and a good sized charcoal grill. The weather was warm but the A/C in the cabin worked great! Always comfortable inside. Cool morning breeze on the front porch, perfect for coffee. We didn't know this cabin sits in a cluster of three buildings, with the owner's house and another rental on either side. A little too close for real privacy. The vegetation has been allowed to get too thick and tall to really see the views off the front porch and all night the wind blew tree branches into side of the cabin, making it hard to sleep. Suggest that the owners really tame the vegetation around the cabin and prioritize the view. Free-range chickens roam the property and were underfoot. I guess that's what one expects on a working farm (we did get some farm-fresh eggs for breakfast, which were delicious). The property is pretty and the views are great but there's no place to really hike the hills, just a short dirt road that winds down to a creek or up to a gate leading to a fenced-off area. So, not a lot of room to roam if you like to hike. But it was quiet, and the accommodations were comfortable. I was surprised there was no soap in the bathroom. Had to wing it with body wash. Minor complaints in the big scheme of things.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Relaxation

Great first time experience! Easy booking with a reservation company that stayed in touch throughout the process. Met by the owner upon arrival, she also lives close by if there are any issues. Cabin was very nice and clean, beautifully decorated with rustic and western decor. Quiet and secluded but not too far from town. Just what we were looking for. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

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