Lonesome Dove Guesthouse

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bandera, TX
  • Bandera City Park
    3 min walk
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
    5 min walk
  • Frontier Times Museum
    7 min walk

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About the area

Bandera

With a stay at this guesthouse in Bandera, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bandera City Park and Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle. .This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Medina River and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Frontier Times Museum.

What's nearby

  • Bandera City Park - 3 min walk
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 5 min walk
  • Medina River - 11 min walk
  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Mansfield Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bandera Ale Project - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ost Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tj's at The Old Forge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lonesome Dove Guesthouse

This is the hottest new spot in town for an unforgettable getaway to the Texas Hill Country! Bandera is known for its country western music venues, the most renown being The 11th Street Cowboy Bar.

Immerse yourself in cowboy country in style at the Lonesome Dove Guest House! All the western charm of the Cowboy Capital of the World is at your doorstep in this attractive and unique guest house. This rustic and historic 1915 structure has been meticulously restored with a warm barn wood interior, and generously updated with modern amenities to enrich your stay! Only a short walk away (and we're talking a block and a half) lies a glittering stretch of the beautiful Medina River.

You can almost hear the jangling spurs and neighing of horses at the hitching posts outside! This is the perfect vacation rental in Bandera, with most of its popular attractions within walking distance. One of the most famous honky tonks in Texas-the 11th Street Cowboy Bar-is right across the street! Antiquing, cuisine, shopping, you name it; it's all here-and the natural beauty of the Medina River is yours to enjoy, too. You'll be in the heart of all the best Bandera has to offer.

A shaded porch is out front, complete with seating-and we weren't kidding about those vintage hitching posts; they're right out front, too. This is the perfect central location from which to watch the activity of the Cowboy Capital of the World-and a great place to join in on the shopping and night life. Take the short walk to the Bandera City Park on the Medina River and enjoy a peaceful stroll or try your hand at fishing, as well. All this is nestled in the gorgeous setting of the Texas Hill Country!

This cozy and romantic rental sleeps up to four, with a queen bed in the bedroom and a queen size pull-out couch in the living area. The full bath has a roomy shower, and all bed and bath linens are provided. If you'd like to stay in for an intimate meal, the kitchens fully equipped, including cooking and serving ware. Central air and heating keep the space comfortable, and there are two Smart TVs on hand for you to access your favorite apps. There is WIFI and great cell service. The vintage Wild West touches blend perfectly with the modern comforts at Lonesome Dove!

This property is a unique mix of a Medina River vacation rental, coupled with easy and instant access to Bandera. Its location, decor, amenities, and budget-friendly pricing make it an increasingly popular getaway spot. Give us a call at Backroads Reservations today, and we'll set you up.

The Cabin:
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Bedroom furnished with a Queen bed and a bath featuring a large walk-in shower.
Living and dining area with a queen size pull-out couch in the living area and a fully equipped kitchen stocked with all necessary pots, pans, dishes, glasses, cutlery, flatware, and utensils. Additionally, bed and bath linens are provided, along with central air and heat.

Amenities:
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WiFi, plus excellent cell service available.
Two Smart TVs (login to your own apps)
K Cup coffee maker, and a front porch equipped with a table and seating.
Situated across from the 11th Street Cowboy Bar (potential for noise due to live music).
Conveniently within walking distance to shopping and restaurants and merely one and a half blocks from the Medina River and Bandera City Park.

Rates and Details:
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Nightly rate specified for 2 guests; a one-night fee of $45; children under 2 stay free.
Additional guest fee of $20 per day after the initial 2 guests, with a maximum occupancy of 4 guests.
Pets are not permitted, smoking only allowed outdoors, and a prohibition on discharging firearms, fireworks, or ATVs.
Event and holiday weekends may require a minimum three-night stay.
Hill Country river and lake water levels are subject to variation based on rainfall.
We have access to two parking spots in front of the cabin. Street parking is available if those are taken.

Distance from this home:
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The Frio River is 55 miles.
Walking distance to Medina River.
The Guadalupe River is 25 miles.
The Lost Maples State Natural Area is 40 miles.
The Garner State Park is 50 miles.

Bandera:
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Welcome to the Cowboy Capital of the World! With museums, rodeos, horseback riding, motorcycle rallies, and boot-scootin' live music venues, Bandera's got it all for fans of the Hill Country and the Wild West! Celebrate this uniquely American heritage and take some time for a trip down the scenic Medina River.

Backroads Reservations
Bandera, Texas

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A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free guesthouse offers wheelchair access.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Backroads Texas Reservations

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove Guesthouse Bandera
Lonesome Dove Guesthouse Guesthouse
Lonesome Dove Guesthouse Guesthouse Bandera
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Lonesome Dove Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Enjoyed being so close to everything in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theressa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Teri
Great Cottage with reserved parking out front. We enjoyed being in the thick of things. I recommend a good set of noise canceling headphones if your going to bed before 1am :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prime Location
Property was well-supplied and decorated! You could not find a better location. We will definitely stay here when we go back to Bandera.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest place ever
We absolutely loved this property. It was in town and close to everything! The place was decorated so darn cute. We will definitely be staying again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G., Cypress

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
Great little spot close to everything, will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie G., Silsbee

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Nice, clean, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional place and service
Perfect location, very convenient to everything in town, very cozy, very clean. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Camp pick-up in Bandera
This room with kitchenette and little living area was perfect. We were there for just 1 night picking our boys up from camp. It is perfectly located across from fun bars etc. and a short walk to many restaurants. Will definitely consider staying here again! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corby K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two steppers paradise
We rented this place for a weekend get away only an hour from our house and was well worth it. The town itself was awesome with the river and dance halls and bars as well as shopping unique stores. The little house is right in the middle of all of this within walking distance! During the day we cooled off in the river and in the evening closed down the cowboy bar with cold beer and two stepping to live music, which is right across the street! Decor was awesome, front porch was great too, lots of people watching. If you do rent this place be sure to put the cones out that are on the side of the building or your spot will get taken. Other than it was amazing and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than photos—well appoimted
Stylized rustic, downtown location. Easy check in, good parking. No issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very comfortable place in a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Weekend
Wonderful stay. Nice clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vonnie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT little getaway!!
Spencer and everyone else at Backwoods Reservations truly understand customer service! I had so many issues when it came to booking a place to stay through a separate booking site and Spencer spent so much time helping me out! Apart from that, the stay was perfect. We parked the truck when we got there and it didn’t move until we left...that’s how close you are to everything! The place is clean, has a home feel, and offers everything that you need for a laid back getaway. I hope you like live music, because 11st Street is open until 2am every night with love music!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Just a little disappointed, the bathroom was a step up and did not see this
Needed a better handicap bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great couple get away!
Well described in the listing - accurate pictures. We loved the Lonesome Dove theme and was a perfect setting for a south Texas Western weekend. Very comfortable cabin - great “world famous western bar” directly across the street. Great country bands Friday & Saturday night . Fun shopping and food all in walking distance. We had a blast! Thank you for a great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little spot in a great western town
We loved the Lonesome Dove Hotel. My husband and I stayed for a weekend and we would have liked to have stayed longer. Its a small place, but has been designed to be very cozy and comfortable. The location is perfect and we walked to town, which is a really fun place to explore. This place has everything you need and has been decorated beautifully with a true western flair.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Very clean and well decorated property. Perfect for my wife and I. Located in downtown, walking distance to most of what Bandera has to offer

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lonesome Dove
Great place to stay, close to everything from shopping to eating. Cowboy Bar across the street was awesome and bands were great 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherrel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved this place! It was perfect for us!
Great location and as cute as can be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Alison N., Reeds Spring, MO

Downtown, Dining, Dancing, Dang Cute!
The Lonesome Dove property is so cute! Location is KEY with this property, as it's just FEETaway from the 11th Street Cowboy Bar in Bandera! Lots of opportunities for people watching and no lack of LOUD music to serenade you every night! On busy nights, 11th Street is hoppin'!! My husband and I stayed here during the Experience Bandera/Labor Day weekend. We were able to walk to Main Street for the wonderful parade and all the fun shops and restaurants! The furnishings inside are very fun: Western décor, and little Texas touches everywhere! The bed and linens were very comfortable and we had plenty of room to spread out and relax. This property is a decorator's dream and can inspire all sorts of projects! However, we did find a few frustrations with the cooling system and ceiling fans inside the house. This property does NOT have central air, but rather a ductless air conditioning system...and we struggled to understand how to work it! During our two-night stay we were never able get the air at a comfortable temperature which caused some frustration. Same with the ceiling fans--very cute, and a decorator's dream....but not very efficient. Detailed instructions for the air conditioning and the ceiling fans would be helpful for other guests! Overall, the Lonesome Dove Guesthouse was a good choice. We liked being right in the middle of the action and enjoyed seeing the town of Bandera. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018