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DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here!

Family-friendly lodge in Bandera

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$638
avg per night

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Bandera, TX
  • Place, Mansfield Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bandera City Park
    ‪9 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
The current price is NZ$638
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. Frontier Times Museum and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club and Bending Branch Winery. 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.
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What's nearby

  • Medina River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mansfield Park - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Bandera City Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪OST Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪TJ's At the Old Forge - ‬6 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.

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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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).

Reviews

DH RIVER LODGE! Gather your herd here! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

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

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

Katherine S.

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

Thanksgiving Christening of DH River Lodge

Friends and family gathered together to celebrate Thanksgiving. It did rain while we were there, but it gave us plenty of time to play games and eat. The beds were to everybody's satisfaction. The Lodge is just a great place and we enjoyed spending time there. Hope to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni B.

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

Perfection

This place was above and beyond our expectations!! Allen was great to work with and the place e is gorgeous!!! All accommodations were over met and if I could rate it at a higher star I absolutely would. Thanks for being so gracious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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

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

Gail D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room and it’s all clean. Comfy beds, ceiling fans, nice towels, intriguing decor, lots of areas for small groups, and beautiful grounds. Great attention to detail. Plus private access to the river. Would be great for a church retreat, wedding venue, etc. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alan was amazing! The house was amazing!The water access was amazing! Yall get the point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo r.

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

Great Bandera Getaway

Excellent property, communication, and amenities at this hill county home. Perfect for large or small groups- would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Excellent Excellent Excellent

Whole family stayed for the weekend. Plenty of room, kitchen space, lounge area, and private access to the river. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Amazing Property!

Alan was great to work with. He was always very quick to respond to any questions/concerns. We rented the entire property for 3 nights/4 days. There were 22 adults, a teenager and three small dogs. We never felt like we were stepping all over each other, as the place has lots of little spaces to visit and chat. It was very clean, had all the amenities you would need and the river access is AMAZING! Private, shaded, clean, clean water. It was a perfect weekend. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon S.

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

Nicest House in 3 Counties

I can't say enough nice things about this property. There was plenty of room for 13 adults to each have their own bed. There was room outside for us to socialize and eat. The kitchens (yes, there are 2!) both had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kami J.

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

Road Trip w Friends

We thoroughly enjoyed this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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