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River Bend Hideaway on Medina

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There's an almost golden glow to the side deck at the Hideaway-and the Hill Country views are amazing, too!
Private access to the Medina River is one of the many things that really sets the Hideaway apart!
Exterior
With super-comfortable furniture and a spacious open-floor plan, everyone's part of the conversation between the living area, dining area, and kitchen.
The front porch is nicely shaded, with comfortable seating for up to four.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Medina, TX
  • Moffett Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hadfield Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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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Additional guest fee of $25 per day after the initial 4 guests, with a maximum allowance of 13 guests.
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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Medina

Located in Medina, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club and Riverhill Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moffett Park and Hadfield Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bobcat Stadium, or consider a night out at Inn Conference Center. Water tubing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Map
Medina, TX

What's nearby

  • Moffett Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Medina River - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Hadfield Lake - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Mansfield Park - 19 min drive - 21.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keese's Bar-B-Que - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Core Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa Don's Pizza & Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Love Creek Orchards - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Bend Hideaway on Medina pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Bend Hideaway on Medina?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Bend Hideaway on Medina?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Bend Hideaway on Medina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Moffett Park, Medina Community Library and Love Creek Orchards Cider Mill and Country Store. Bobcat Stadium is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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 traveller

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Memi C.

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

Perfect getaway

We had a great time, grilled, swam explored and relaxed. The house is great, clean and everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

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

Great Place!

This place is fantastic! The layout of the house is perfect. In the mornings, it was great to see the deers eating at a nice distance and hear the birds singing while sitting out on the porch drinking coffee. During the day, it was great to walk to the river and get in that cold water. Unfortunately, this year the water on the river is low and we had to walk up the river a short distance to find a good spot to get in the water. In the late afternoons, the porch gives you some shade to grill the perfect meal on the charcoal bbq pit. And in the evenings, it was great to start the fire to make some s'mores and enjoy the stars. The only thing that you have to keep in mind is that this is a pet friendly place and removing all of the pet hairs inside the house is nearly impossible. Overall, the house was very clean and the kitchen had all of the utensils needed to make our meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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