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Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin

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Fitness facility
Fall Tree Reflectkion on Mason Creek
Dog Party!
Black Bellied Whistling Duck
Sunrise

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bandera, TX
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Frontier Times Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin

The Bandera Stronghold is located 5 miles from downtown Bandera on spring fed Mason Creek. Wildlife abounds on this heavily wooded 8.5 acres. The Crazy Horse cabin is adjacent to the host’s home, though very secluded. It features a full kitchen for "cooking/dining in" and is stocked w/ most needed utensils, condiments & coffee (since hosts are on site, they're happy to share anything you might need or have forgotten). Coffee and tea are complimentary. The private back deck holds the hot tub and overlooks the beautiful creek. Crazy Horse cabin offers a queen bed, cozy dining for two in the kitchen, full bath with tub and shower combo, TV monitor with DVD player, central air and heat, charcoal grill, outdoor dining table & chairs. Your well behaved dog is welcome for an additional fee. All bed and bath linens are supplied. A roll away bed is available for a 3rd guest for an additional fee. (See our other cabin listing, property i.d. # 3926136, Red Cloud Cabin, if you need a 2nd cabin). Enjoy a day of catch and release fishing, bird and deer watching and a dip in the creek followed by an evening of stargazing as you soak in the hot tub. No telephone or WiFi, but decent AT&T cell service most of the time. Gravel base is suitable for motorcycles. Administrative fee covers the county taxes not collected by Home Away.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Due to creek access, special permission required
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs welcome, but not to be unattended @ any time.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ash trays provided on front and back decks.
Creek access from the cabin makes this an unsuitable place for small children. Please speak with the owner for possible permission.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3928277
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bandera

Bandera is home to this cabin. Frontier Times Museum and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Treue Der Union Monument and Dienger Building. 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.
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Bandera, TX

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bandera Natural History Museum - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Frontier Times Museum - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Bandera City Park - 15 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bandera Ale Project - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wild Horse Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪OST Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin located?

Situated in Bandera, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Frontier Times Museum, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle and Bandera City Park. Bandera Natural History Museum and Bandera Natural History & Art Museum are also within 9 miles (15 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. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chip K.

Great place and amazing hosts!

Beautiful property. Tricia was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Well thank you very much! Wishing you two (& Bogey makes three 😊) a truly wonderful New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon c.

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

Quiet cabin

This is our second stay at the cabin and each time we find something new we love about it. We went for privacy and a romantic weekend and that is exactly what we got. We love this place and will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Y.

Very cute and cozy place

We had a great time relaxing and slowing down. Sitting in the hot tub looking at the stars was amazing. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Laurie, Thank you for such a kind review! It was totally our pleasure & we hope to see you again someday! Tricia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalton P.

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

Vacation

It was a great place to get away from reality
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Wonderful creekside retreat!

What an amazing place to stay! We spent three nights at the cabin and enjoyed every minute of it. From the peaceful sound of the nearby creek, night time dips in the hot tub, watching the stars on the back deck, and coffee on the front porch...everything was pretty much perfect! If you want a nice, quiet and relaxing getaway, we would definitely recommend Bandera Stronghold. We certainly recommend this place and hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you! We are thrilled your stay with us was such a good one. We look forward to having you stay again too!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Beautiful Property & Cabin!

We had a great getaway weekend at this cabin! We live in San Antonio so this was a quick drive and beautiful change of scenery. Everything about the cabin was well done. The interior is very new, clean and nice, and the patio and creek make you want to spend all of your time outside. To top it off, a dip in the hot tub on a cool night under the stars made it a beautiful experience. The owners are very nice and the check out process was a breeze! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you!! It was a pleasure meeting you two and do hope to have you back again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

Refreshing Retreat

A perfect and relaxing getaway for our 28th anniversary! Breakfast on the patio over the majestic creekside with singing birds and the bubbling waters under sweeping and cascading trees. Afternoon floating in the creek...more like a river, relaxing in the sun. Evening time grilling on the patio and watching the sun set and then melting the day away in the hot tub. Then wrapping it to an end roasting marshmellows and smores over the firepit under the summer stars. Life just doesn't get any better than this. You'll want to stop in Bandera to shop and eat, hit the apple store for apple ice cream and jams and or go to Kerrville City park on the river, visit James Avery store and museum, then eat at The Ridge up the road. Garner, San Antonio, Utopio and Canyon Lake all within an hours drive. Great cabin retreat and great location. Amazing time: we'll be back. Trish and Jon do an amazing job taking care to add the little touches that make their place a real retreat. They put alot of thought into the details and the extras to make their guest feel welcomed to this cabin getaway. Caring host who give you privacy but are a call away. Thanks Trish & Jon for sharing your little piece of heaven on earth with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I have been meaning to respond to your wonderful review, I'm sorry it took so long. Words like this leave me nearly speechless! It makes all we do that much more special. The words "thank you" don't seem enough, but it's all I have, from the bottom of my heart! We look forward to having you again, Tricia and Jon
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Lovely little creekside Cabin

I booked Crazy Horse cabin for my boyfriend and I over New Year's Weekend for 3 nights. We ended up having two friends unexpectedly join us and Patricia and Jon were so accommodating. They left extra cots which fit in the entryway which were a perfect and cozy fit for us. We brought our dog and our friends brought theirs and through miscommunication we must've forgotten to let Patricia and Jon know beforehand but again they were very understanding and accommodating. Even though we had four adults and two dogs in the cabin it was very cozy and we had a great weekend! The decks are large and the views are great so we spent a lot of time outside on the decks when the weather was nice. The dogs loved the little creek behind the cabin and we loved listening to the creek babble while enjoying the scenery. The cabin has everything you would need and is even cuter in person. The bed is remarkably comfortable for a cabin bed and there is even a tv with movies if you ever are inside enough to turn it on (we didn't). The kitchen has everything you need to make some awesome meals and there is a grill which you definitely will want to utilize if the weather is nice. The cabin is also close to lost maples and garner state park so after some hiking the hot tub was an awesome way to relax sore muscles. Patricia and Jon were too amazing and the nicest owners we have dealt with on Homeaway by far. I cannot recommend renting from them enough. If you are looking for a cabin for two people in the hill country this is the one! The only thing to note is that if it rains the driveway does get very muddy. You will want to bring extra pairs of shoes and make sure you have brought old clothes with you. Also very slick for driving so be sure to take that into account if the weather is supposed to be rainy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Andrea, thank you for your very kind and most helpful review! I wished the nicer weather had held out for your getaway weekend... I hope to be able to share driveway improvements soon!! Trust me, it's been a process and a project we are diligently working on as funds and weather allow. Happy New Year & we hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fab Hill Country Getaway

Great little cabin. We took a long weekend and really enjoyed ourselves being lazy. The hot tub was the best part! It was so cool with the big tree limbs surrounding it. The Apple Store inMedina was great breakfast. Lost Maples a nice hike. Mac and Ernie’s in Tarpley a fun dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Cute property

Property as described, cute and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laine M.

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

Beautiful Location

I really enjoyed staying here! The hot tub was so nice after getting in the very cold spring fed creek. I highly Recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

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

Relaxing and quite

Hot tub was awesome next to the river, very relaxing
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew L.

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

Had a great time

Overall great place. The town itself isn't the best however the house and property were beautiful and well worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Relaxing Getaway

This property was perfect for disconnecting and relaxing. We enjoyed the outdoor deck, hot tub, and paddle boarding in the creek. The house had all the special touches to make us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susann M.

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

Piece of Heaven

We found our stay to be most enjoyable and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann H.

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

Happy anniversary

Very cute cabin. Went for our 3 year anniversary. Danced on the deck had a candle light dinner and enjoyed the hot tub! Amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

The entire stay was great

This little cabin in the woods is just what my husband and I needed. It was clean and just so sweet. We will for sure come back to this little piece of heaven again. We enjoyed the hot tub every night to relax before bedtime. Love this cabin!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Loved it!

We very much enjoyed our stay! It is a beautiful piece of property and is great for a quiet, relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEE C.

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

Getaway

We will come back some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene J.

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

Beautiful

Second time here! We stayed in the crazy horse cabin this time! We will definitely be back! Always fun and relaxing! Owners are very nice people! Thank you so much! Darlene Johnson
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edina P.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed our weekend in the cabin so much! Was impressed with how much water the creek had. Even put our kayaks in and paddled down the first evening. The view, the deck, the privacy, the hot tub, the firepit all were amazing. Lived outside b/c it was so great. The host was very responsive but gave us our privacy. I've bragged about this place and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendi M.

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

Peaceful

This was a lovely little peaceful cabin, had everything that we needed. Beautiful views, hot tub was wonderful for relaxing under the stars. We will be back to this jewel of a rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga F.

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

Amazing Romantic Getaway

I had an amazing birthday weekend celebration with my fiancé and pup. The creek was right in the backyard of the cabin, everything was accessible, the owner was so kind and helpful and responsive. Everyone was 10/10. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina M O.

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

Wonderful!

My husband, daughter and I had the best time in crazy cabin, Patricia and Husband were very nice, definitely will return love everything about the cabin, cozy Thank you, Patricia for a wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia s.

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

Friendly & Relaxing Experience

Hosts were respectful of our privacy... but again like friends we always wanted to have. Their hospitality was more than that... They make us feel st home away from home. Our puppy was the happiest ever... being able to run through the shallow waters of the creek. We thank them for the experience... and yes, we will come back again as THE BEST CUSTUMER IS A REPEAT CUSTOMER. Thank you Trish & Jon from Patricia & Ugo.

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