11th Street River House is in town, a short walk from Main Street, Lowe's grocery and the 11th Street Cowboy Bar. Behind the house, down the stairs and across the meadow, the Medina River is about a two-minute walk, for swimming, tubing, kayaking and fishing.
It is an older Bandera home, carefully updated, with its vintage doors and closets kept. The kitchen is fully stocked, the beds are comfortable, and the linens and towels are good ones. A king suite, a queen room and a room with four twin trundle beds sleep up to eight. Central air and ceiling fans keep it comfortable, the living room has a large Roku-ready TV, and a walk-in laundry room helps on longer stays. The second bathroom has a classic clawfoot tub.
Most evenings end outside. The large fenced yard has a fire pit, a picnic table and a charcoal grill and smoker. The screened back porch has rocking chairs and string lights. Families will find a pack-n-play, high chairs and toys already in the closet, and pets are welcome.
Early check-in may be available; just ask us. Every stay comes with the Texas Hill Country Travel App, a local guide for exploring the area.
WHY WE LIKE IT
When guests ask what we like about this one, we start with where it sits. Main Street and the 11th Street Cowboy Bar are a few minutes' walk, so the car can stay parked all weekend. Come home to the screened porch, which is hard to leave once the evening cools. And the Medina River is a two-minute walk out back, down the stairs and across the meadow.
— Spencer and Jess, Backroads Hill Country
SLEEPING
Bedroom 1: king bed
Bedroom 2: queen bed
Bedroom 3: four twin beds (two trundles)
Two full bathrooms, one with a clawfoot tub
GOOD TO KNOW
The river is about a two-minute walk from the house: down the stairs, then across the meadow. River levels depend on rainfall.
Cell service is spotty, so guests can use Wi-Fi calling.
Pets are welcome; any pet fee is shown when you book.
Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.