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DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$595
avg per night

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Bandera, TX
  • Medina River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mansfield Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bandera City Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 Additional cost

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6 Additional cost

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7 Additional cost

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8 Additional cost

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • 650.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 25
  • 5 King Beds, 5 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Price is AU$595 avg per night,

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About the area

Bandera

Located in Bandera, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club and Bending Branch Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lakehills Center and Viking Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle, or check out an event or a game at Bobcat Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mansfield Park - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bandera City Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 8 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ost Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tj's at The Old Forge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Snowflake Donuts - ‬8 min drive

About this property

DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!

Historic 1920's Medina River 7,000sf Hacienda style stone ranch home, 5 minutes from downtown Bandera. 7 acres with PRIVATE Medina River access. This is a very large and hospitable home/property for any size gathering.

Base price includes the MAIN HOUSE with 4 BEDROOMS/4 BATHS/10 GUESTS. We have 4 ADDITIONAL LARGE PRIVATE ROOMS w/attached baths available @ an additional cost as needed! These are located directly behind main house upstairs over the garage. We can sleep up to 25+ guests! Would you like to have a small intimate wedding or large family reunion? This is your place! We have 4 additional large private bedrooms w/attached baths available @ an additional cost as needed! Each large room is unique, with different sized beds, etc. So we can customize your stay based on your groups sleeping arrangements/needs so that everyone will be comfortable, at the right price. The total interior square footage is 7,000sf, and we can sleep up to 25+ guests. There are 2 kitchens, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and several large outdoor gathering areas. This is a true Texas gem.
Also the Bandera area choice PRIVATE Medina river access. A 5 minute hike through our beautiful pecan and peach orchard will lead you to your private river spot. Or, a 2/10 mile drive directly to within feet of the rope swing! There is no comparable property.
Plus, you are a 5 minute drive to grocery, shopping, restaurants, bars, and live music in THE COWBOY CAPITOL, Bandera, TX. This sweet village is the last vestige of real Texas.
For nature lovers, our private Highland Waters 2 mile river greenbelt begins at this property! Lost Maples, Hill Country Natural Area, Garner State Park, Old Tunnel State Park, and much, much more is close by.

Property manager

owner/property manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No guests/group may check in or arrive prior to the main guest that made the reservation.
Absolutely no day guests without strict approval. This property is under surveillance and this will lead to IMMEDIATE termination of your rental.
No Smoking/vaping/etc. Any cigarette butts, etc. found on property will cost your entire deposit.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here! located?

This family-friendly Bandera lodge is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Medina River and Ranger Crossing Park. Bandera Sports Complex and Tarpley Crossing Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Great place with a great host!

Host is very responsive to our needs. House is large & can accommodate many peeps!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

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

Amazing

The property was amazing. Lots of room and spacious outside to hang and play games. Alan was great to work with and it looks like this will be our place of choice when we all come back. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Perfect for Family Group

Peaceful, beautiful property. Allan was a great host and everything as advertised. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Stay

We had a group of 14 (7 couples). Everyone had plenty of room, each couple had a bedroom and bathroom. The entire property was amazing. Very nice. The Host was amazing. Met us right on time, gave us a quick tour and was available with text communication during our stay. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Family Mini Vacation

Great, large property with plenty of space to hangout. Lounge in the great room with a view to the courtyard or hangout outside with plenty of seating and outdoor fireplace. Located just outside of town for a nice quiet stay. Five minutes to Bandera and 15 minutes to Medina. Alan is a great host who stays in contact with you during your stay. Always making sure you’re taken care of! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bette T.

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

Family Christmas

The property fit our needs comfortably. There were 19 of us who met for a family Chistmas get together. The bedroom/bathroom combination was excellent. The game room, dining room and two kitchens were comfortable for our game playing, preparing meals and eating. We enjoyed the outdoor fireplace and river as the weather was very pleasant. Alan is a wonderful host and very attentive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

We will book again

Everything was great our host very accommodating & the property was beautiful very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

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

Bandera weekend

The property was really nice. We had a good time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey D.

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

Great place

I have been staying at this property since the early 90s. The new owners have done an amazing job. Check in was easy, property is amazing, and checkout/clean-up was easy. Great communication by the owners. River is amazing in this area. Great place. Let’s me give my kids the same memories I have as a child.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

River house

Enjoyed this house so much. Was very big in a great community everyone was so nice. House had a great swimming hole
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Easy family get together spot.

Perfect for having private access to river activities. Excellent for larger groups. Lots o privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

L H.

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

How did you find this place?!

Everyone kept asking me upon arrival. It’s a gem. Cold AC, comfortable beds, goats on property to feed and interact with. Outdoor fireplace… I didn’t ask but it looks like an old hotel or boarding house that was made out of an addition to an early 1900s frontier house. Original structure has had bedrooms and kitchens added. There are so many nooks and covered patios and decks to sit and enjoy. The main structure has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Theres a main kitchen and a backup one for drinks and overflow. Four couples stayed the first night then another three rooms were opened up for us to use so folks could enjoy themselves late into the night. The river was flowing. The falls were beautiful. Alan was the best. Super attentive and right up the road. Really, Alan, you made it all so easy. Highly recommend for a family or bday get together or even a board retreat. It’s got 8 bedrooms and if people are sharing, you can fit 25 people in beds. Can’t wait to come back. Sidebar - Arkey Blue’s was popping off on Saturday and it was a great birthday. Thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

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

The jewel of Bandera!

Our group of 11 spent a few days at the DH River Lodge in Jan 2024 during the Bandera 100k ultramarathon. This place was absolutely fantastic! The property was clean and well-prepared for our arrival. We had everything we needed for our stay. Things that we particularly liked: -The Great Room was awesome for hanging out. -Everyone had there own private bathroom. -The kitchen and dining room were huge. -The host Alan was super-responsive to all our ?'s. I would absolutely recommend the DH River Lodge for anyone spending some time in Bandera. The whole group kept asking me how I found this jewel of a place. Book you stay and you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Private and out

Great location to town, far enough out to be perfectly private. Nearby road not necessarily noticeable with lower traffic. Outer property and access to the Medina R. was great. Property mgmt great to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blanca G.

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

Siblings family vacation

Very pleased with the home, great family area to sit and talk around the fireplace and different sitting areas in The same room, loved how each room had its own bathroom and just very inviting. Great outdoor area. Will definitely be booking again. Great communication with the property manager and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Getaway

Wonderful property with lots of space for all to enjoy. The history of the property is pretty cool to. The access to the river was beautiful - just hope next trip we have water! Pray for Rain :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy T.

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

River House

This place is awesome! Lots of room to spread out, enjoy your time outside or inside. There’s plenty to do and town is just 5 minutes down the road and has everything you need if you forgot something or if you want to grab a bite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for all-big or small!

Setup a weekend stay for a 70th birthday party, we rented the entire place and everyone loved it! The place is huge and layed out very nicely with plenty of room for people to spread out. We had a large group of 20-25 people and not one complaint. The area was quiet and relaxing and access to the river was fantastic. The area at the river was great for all activities, clear water with various depths that were appropriate for all activities. Close to town and shopping. Lots of wildlife to watch while enjoying your morning coffee! Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great hill country getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Great Place & Host

We enjoyed our stay. There is plenty of room and a great amenities. Swimming in the river was especially relaxing. Host was accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY G.

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

River Getaway!

My family and I had a great time on the river during the day! And then back at the house, we had fun cooking as a family, smores and ping-pong tournaments! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Z., Texas

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

Better than the pictures!

Honestly, the pictures don't do the place justice! Very dog friendly, and a place that really brings the family together. Loved the courtyard, and private river access. Cool, clear water with great shallow and deep parts. Perfect for swimming or just dipping your feet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALANA A.

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

Small Wedding Reception

The property and home is amazing! We had a small wedding reception of approx. 40-50 people. The space was perfect! Plenty of inside and outside seating. Large bedrooms with comfy beds. Private road to the river to relax and enjoy hanging out with friends and family. Fishing was also on the agenda for our son and there were catfish caught! Good times! Alan was also amazing and very responsive. I remembered I left my rings on a table after leaving, he went and found them for me and overnighted them! Thank you so much!! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Day T.

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

The Host Alan is very responsive. The place is amazing and this was our second time to stay here.

Alan thanks for having us. This was our second year to stay and we will be back next April. If you plan to ride the Three Sisters there’s no better spot. Close to Bandera and the facilities are fantastic. Alan see you next year
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

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

Great experience

Everything was pretty awesome I was just a little bombed we couldn’t use the washer & dryer since I like washing our clothes after dipping in the river cause of the smell & since we do cook breakfast it would of been nice if he could let us use both stoves just to finish cooking for 10+ppl but other thank that everything was very nice! & the fact that the water fall is like a 2-3min walk made up for everything & anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023