COZY HUNTER'S CABIN IN THE HILL COUNTRY with detached bathroom

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A natural pool surrounded by trees and a rocky landscape.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A fire pit surrounded by rocks and a bench in a garden setting.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, bunk beds, wooden walls, and framed pictures.
A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by potted plants and rocks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hondo, TX
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hondo Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackland Air Force Base
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

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About the area

Hondo

Located in Hondo, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Medina County Museum and Frontier Times Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alsatian Golf Club and Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club. Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Map
Hondo, TX

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Hondo Park - 32 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Lackland Air Force Base - 47 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Lackland Air Force Base Visitor Center - 51 min drive - 60.0 km
  • San Antonio SeaWorld - 53 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quihi Shop - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does COZY HUNTER'S CABIN IN THE HILL COUNTRY with detached bathroom have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is COZY HUNTER'S CABIN IN THE HILL COUNTRY with detached bathroom pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at COZY HUNTER'S CABIN IN THE HILL COUNTRY with detached bathroom?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at COZY HUNTER'S CABIN IN THE HILL COUNTRY with detached bathroom?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COZY HUNTER'S CABIN IN THE HILL COUNTRY with detached bathroom?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is COZY HUNTER'S CABIN IN THE HILL COUNTRY with detached bathroom located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Alsatian Golf Club, Medina Community Hospital and Medina Lake. Medina County Museum and Castroville Regional Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wanted to give the host and the place 5 stars (excellent), but my phone wouldn’t allow me to select 5 stars. John was great and even allowed an early check in. Great place for a get away in the country. Very clean and cozy. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Stayed here during the Bandera trail race, loved how quiet it was and getting to see all the wildlife around. Cabin has comfy beds and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2024
MADISON-- So glad that you liked our little quiet spot in the Hill Country. The deer say "HI" too ! Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunting trip

Enjoyed staying here , had a great time , plan to stay next time we travel to Hondo
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Carey--- We loved having you stay with us and look forward to your next stay. Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Our stay at Joe’s place was amazing for a nice getaway. Would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2024
ALIYAH AND HIS FRIENDS WERE WONDERFUL GUESTS AND THEY WERE EVEN SO KIND AS TO HELP CLEAN UP THE PLACE AFTER THEIR STAY. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THEIR RETURN.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Motorcycle Trip

Some friends and I stayed here during a recent motorcycle trip. Location was very quiet and the owner of the property allowed us to park the Harleys in his large garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2023
Jeff-- We are so happy that you stayed with us again. Looking forward to your next visit. Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!!!

I came to this neighborhood looking for stay during eclipse. While weather did not cooperate this time around, on the other hand I enjoyed my stay in vicinity of San Antonio, where I was able to visit not only historic Alamo site, but thanks to my amazing host, also many other hidden historic gems in the area. Joe is amazing host and his cabin is great place to stay. I can’t recommend any other place to stay than this one!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2024
I had a great time hanging out with Darko and visiting many historic sites in the area. I sincerely look forward to having Darko as my guest to next time he visits the beautiful San Antonio area with it's rich historical sites and fanciful cuisines.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

All was good weather was nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
JAMES--- THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW. HOPE THAT YOU WILL STAY WITH US AGAIN. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR STAY MORE ENJOYABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW. JOE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect hunt lodging

This was perfect for me and a hunting buddy. The host was out of town but made sure we had support through his son. Will come back next season!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2024
WE ARE SO GLAD THAT YOU ENJOYED OUR PROPERTY. LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT TIME. JOE & JOHN
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe lives on a beautiful plot of land in the Texas Hill Country. My favorite part of the stay was the wildlife - I saw deer, birds, possums, and feral goats. Joe even put out deer pellets one time so I could see deer while I ate my dinner on the cabin patio.Communication was great, and Joe was accommodating even as my ETA kept getting pushed back amongst work obligations and traffic (he was kind enough to loan me a flashlight when I arrived at 9:30pm so I could easily make it to the barn restroom). This is a great, secluded getaway spot with a friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2026
Dustin-- Thanks for your kind response and review. You are one of those perfect guests who communicates well and is clean, neat and picks up after himself. Thank you for being an ideal guest and first class gentleman. I sincerely hope you visit again. Cordially, Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hospitable and Comfortable

Off the beaten path and that was what I was looking for on the trip. Joe is an awesome host and more so a quality person. Very interesting conversation and generous as well. Both of us wanted to sit and talk with him to share stories, but we were limited on time...guess we'll just have to go back for a longer visit!!! The cabin was clean, comfortable, and accommodated our needs. We were greeted with fresh tomatoes, and some fresh meat to grill compliments of Joe (unexpected). The grilling area was great and the area was full of wildlife, Joe's dog Angel (great dog), chickens and roosters (couldn't even hear them while inside cabin), rabbits, and other "critters" that call the area home. Didn't want to leave actually but had a long drive ahead and had to get on the road. Will be back for hunting or relaxation without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Wonderful guests and awesome people. Can't wait till they visit again !!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Guy trip

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a really nice place. The perfect hunting/fishing lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Stay in the Hill Country!

I can't say enough amazing things about this property. Joe is an incredible host & is so welcoming. My husband and I have stayed here before and are planning to make it a regular vacation spot! One of my favorite moments from our stay is witnessing the wildlife roaming the grounds while we enjoy our morning coffee, it is so beautiful & peaceful...such a breath of fresh air from the city. My husbands favorite feature is cooking ALL of our meals on Joe's massively impressive BBQ pit only a few feet from the cabin. Joe does offer small cookware items such as a crock pot & hot plate available upon request...but we never needed to use them because we loved cooking outdoors for our meals. Also, I was pleasantly surprised that Joe had a selection of wine available in the cabin for us to enjoy for a very affordable price...I thought that was a very nice unique touch. Overall, I give this location a 10/10...it has quickly become one of our favorite relaxation retreats & we are always so sad to leave. Thank you so much Joe for all you do, we will be booking our next stay with you again very soon!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Gena---So glad that you loved your stay again. Looking forward to seeing y'all again real soon. Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to unwind and rejuvenate the soul!

A friend and I needed to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. We decided to explore new places and came across this gem. We met up with Joe, the owner upon arrival. He approached us with a warm greeting, gave us information about the property, and offered assistance if we needed it. I was naive to think that there was a kitchen to cook our meals in, however, found there was none. Joe allowed us to use his grill outside, we were very thankful! We learned a new skill and cooked some amazing dishes on it. Joe stopped by to check in on us from time to time. What a beautiful soul he is. We enjoyed his company so much we offered for him to visit us more often. This was our decision. He is very respectful of our privacy. We most definitely would encourage anyone to rent this nice little quaint place should you need to escape for a bit, enjoy nature, and rejuvenate your soul. We did and met a new friend! Joe messaged me the day after we left to inform me that he added a few new cooking options for the inside. He does take great care of his guest and will go out of his way to make you feel welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful cabin in the hill country!

I met up with family and friends here over spring break. Beautiful setting in the hill country. Cabin was very clean and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit and seeing all the wildlife. Lots of birds, deer, and hogs. Joe is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT STAY !! JOE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint & Charming Cabin in the Texas Hill Country!

I would love to start this review by saying what an amazing host Joe was...he is a local historian and was so knowledgeable about the whole area & was inspiring to talk to. My husband and I had a wonderful time on our vacation and are both so happy with our stay at the cabin. The cabin was extremely comfortable and cozy during the freezing weather at night. I loved the log furniture decor and the unique tin ceiling. Although the private shower & bathroom is separated from the cabin by a few yards, we found it completely satisfactory and I personally loved that nice towels, rugs & bamboo mats were provided to ensure extra comfort & accommodation. Everything was very clean, tidy and more than adequate. Waking up in the morning enjoying a cup of coffee in the gazebo, we were able to view a variety of wildlife roaming the grounds such as deer, turkey & quail...it was blissful. We spent hours exploring the beautiful grounds & enjoyed the gazebo for lunches and sitting by the fire in the evenings...I can't wait to come back during the summer months so we can take advantage of the cement pond & spring for the bluebonnets & wildflowers. I was mesmerized by the wide variety of plant life like the blue agave, pitas & bougainvilleas ...i'm a professional photographer so I am already planning on booking again to utilize the unique location for a client photoshoot. My husbands favorite features were the giant impressive BAR-B-Q pit & the stainless steel game cleaning station...he harvested a hog during our stay and we grilled medallions the following evening. It certainly is an outdoorsman's dream location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2022
What a kind and very thoughtful review. It is always a pleasure to meet guests like Gena. I can't wait to see some of the up-close wildlife photos that she took. The ones of the 12 point buck ought to be classics.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Star Rural Stay!

My husband and I were so delighted in our stay here. The cabin is very spacious and could accommodate 5 guests with 3 to a bed and 2 couches. It is expensively furnished with log beds, leather couches, full size refrigerator, large coffee bar and has a cleverly designed tin ceiling. It is very well insulated and has a large A/C and a space heater. The cabin holds its temperature very well too, which was such a plus considering it was quite chilly during our stay. The grounds accommodate the biggest BBQ pit we’ve ever seen and they have a beautiful cold tub and huge fire pit. There is even a stainless steel game cleaning station that my husband was quite impressed with after shooting a hog the previous night! The Bath/Shower area is detached but is only a few steps away with hot water, a shower, sink, and toilet. In addition the bathing area has such nice soft towels and the floors even have bamboo mats. Would 100% recommend! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
Heinsie-- Thank you so much for your very kind and detailed review. We look forward to ya all's return. Joe
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing Place!!!!!

This Lil cabin may not have a bathroom in it...but I'm telling you...the property around it is absolutely breath taking, plus the amazing fire pit, & all the beautiful vegitation!!!! Hands down my new fav!!! We had 3 adults 1 teenager & a toddler in this Lil cabin & it wasn't cramped @ all!!!! The owner Joe is extremely helpful & welcoming, a fine gentleman that one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
Thank you for those kind words. Frankly, we have never had anyone complain about walking a few steps to an enclosed bathroom, shower & sink.
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