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Spacious .5 mi Private Riverfront Home, Huge Patio

Lakehills, TX, United States
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About

Casa Topo at Sparrow Bend offers 8 serene acres on the secluded Medina River/Lake frontage. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features a massive wrap-around porch and a fully equipped dream kitchen, perfect for family and friends. Enjoy private access to swim, tube, kayak, fish, or explore crystal-clear waters (1–5 ft). Relax by the fire under the stars, grill out, or watch wildlife from the patio. Looking for something smaller? Try Casa Avecita (sleeps 4). Your riverside escape awaits! 🌿

Good to know

Sparrow Bend River Retreat is a beautiful 8 acre multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 vacation homes. Casa Topo at Sparrow Bend is the perfect lake house for a group of friends or family with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths that sleeps 12! With a private 300 yard stretch pf the crystal-clear, spring fed MEDINA RIVER only 100 yards from your patio, your party will spend the day exploring its majestic cliffs and coves, paddling/floating the river (tubes and kayaks provided for rent), splashing in the shallows, playing yard games on the lawn or sunbathing on a massive bolder. Enjoy a delicious and memorable dinner in Lakehills (15min), Bandera (20min) or Boerne (25min). Or stay in and grill out on the provided propane grill and/or firepit grate. Spend you evening sharing laughs around the provided fire pit as you take in the dazzling canopy of stars. (Firewood available for sale) NEED MORE SPACE? Consider also booking our smaller accommodation Casa Avecita, which sleeps 4. Or reach out to us about renting the entire property. This full loaded chefs KITCHEN has everything a you need to create any type of dish. Granite countertops with new white cabinets. Unique vintage style refrigerator, brand new appliances, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, baking dishes, pizza stone, bowls, cooking utensils, knife block, measuring cups and spoons, glasses, Sparrow Bend coffee cups, outdoor cups, wine glass, a full bar kit, kids cups/plates/bowls/utensils, small appliances all from the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection and so much more! The DINING ROOM features a gorgeous large butcher block dining room table that sits up to 12, with an additional 2 bar stools at the counter peninsula. Local art featured by El Baker. The LIVING ROOM has a TV with casting capabilities, a large sectional, cover throw blankets and a bench. TOPO KING Room featuring a cozy king size bed, reading chair, dresser, TV with casting capabilities and exterior door to a wrap around porch. TOPO QUEEN Room has a queen size bed, TV with casting capabilities, wall hooks and closet. TOPO BUNK Room has 2 bunk beds with 4 twin beds, a TV and DVD player, dresser, side table, wall hooks and closet with kid toys and books. TOPO CHICO Room has a Twin over Full bunk bed, 1 twin size bed and 1 full size bed, side table, wall hooks and closet with baby essentials; pack n play with washable pad, high chair, audio monitor and baby bath. TOPO BATHROOMS have in shower mounted Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner dispenser, as well as 4 wall hooks for towels. Blow dryer, makeup towels, makeup remover wipes and feminine products are provided for guests. The FIRST BATHROOM is located off Topo King bedroom. This newly renovated bathroom blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Featuring a freestanding soaking tub, double vanity, and elegant hex tile flooring, it’s a stylish retreat. Warm wood tones, subway tile, and thoughtful details create a spa-like feel. The SECOND BATHROOM has a tub, shower head with detachable hose, vanity, toilet and storage cabinet. All bedrooms and the living room have extension cords with USB ports and power outlets. **** Please contact us for rates for renting out both houses, or entire property.

Other Details to Note

We seek to provide a 5 star experience for each guest and a major part of that is full transparency into what you're booking. -The property has multiple campsites, rv slots and vacation rentals. Each is intentionally spaced to provide maximum privacy but be aware there may be other groups on the property during your stay. -We do everything in our power to ensure a peaceful and relaxing environment at Sparrow Bend, and it is just that 99% of the time, but there are occasionally factors outside our control such as neighbor's music or neighborhood dogs barking. -On occasion, folks along the river will play music and it can be a nuisance. If you happen to be there on one of those days, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reach out to resolve the situation as best we can. At the end of the day it is a river/lake property, as well as outside an city ordinances, so our hands are tied to a certain degree, but we will do everything in our power to resolve the issue. -There is firewood available for sale. 7$ per bundle (1 cb ft or ~5-6 medium sized pieces). Reach out for purchase instructions. Firewood is located in the center cluster of tree between the camper parking and the camper bathroom. -Kayak and Tube rentals are available on a first come basis. Please contact us for more info.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Sound system

Family

  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Outlet covers
  • Pack ’n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Waterfront
  • Beach access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House rules

Please take a minute to read over our house rules at the beginning of your stay. We ask all our guests to follow these terms while staying at our Air B&B. Feel free to contact us if anything is unclear or you have any questions. We would be happy to chat with you. We have put a lot of time and effort into making this a lovely space for our guests. Please treat it with the same respect as you would your own home. 😥Violation of house rules may result in additional fees 💵. We're reasonable folks and want you to have a great time. However we do have to protect the experience for ALL guests on the property and violations of house rules like quiet hours (10pm-7am) can ruin another guests trip. Just be aware and courteous of other guests and we should have no problems. Conversely, if your experience is being impacted by the actions of other guests, PLEASE call us asap so we can resolve the issue as soon as possible. ⚠️🔥ASSUMING NO BURN BAN: Please use extra caution if you choose to have a fire as conditions are primed for wildfires. Keep fires low and contained. Do not leave fire unattended and completely put put fire before leaving or heading to bed. 🚩Please monitor the Bandera Country Sheriff Facebook page. If they issue a "Red Flag Day" that means NO CAMPFIRES are allowed. We try to alert guests when there is a red flag day issued but it changes from day to day. 🪵Firewood is located in the center cluster or tree near the camper parking and the camper bathroom. 📌Do not relocate the fire pits. 🗑️BE SURE ALL TRASH IS CLEANED UP FROM SITE AND THE RIVER AREA. You will be fined by the River Authority for leaving trash down there. 🤷DO NOT USE CHARCOAL IN THE GRILL, its propane. I know.. we have to say it though.. If propane is feeling low let us know and we'll send someone out. 🚛Please dispose of ALL trash in designated dumpster near the shop. Please leave your site better than you found it. If excessive trash and damage is left, we will have to fine you. Help us protect this natural beauty for future campers. IF DUMPSTER is FULL, please take your trash with you. This is rare but it can happen. 🚗Please do not drive on the grass or the river bed. Cars need to stay in the designated camper parking (if tent camping) or near your designated rv slot. The river authority will fine you. Please don't drive past the barricade we've set up ⚠️ Don’t drive on our neighbors property. Our property is surrounded by a fence, keep going down Lake Rd until the very end. You will see our 8ft metal fence on the right with our logo on it in blue, as well as a rock with "547" on it. 🚗Park cars in the designated camper parking area (up the hill by the firewood). 😁Please be mindful of other guest on the property. Do not go into other guest areas; including RV sites, Campsites and Houses. All guest are entitled to privacy at there reserved sites. 💤 No loud noise between 10 pm and 7 am. Our neighborhood is important to us, and most residents live here full-time. It also affects your fellow campers. 🐕‍🦺If you bring dogs, PLEASE keep them on the LEASH and PICK UP Also our neighbors dogs are vocal if they sense other dogs will bark up a storm so to keep their barking down its best to keep the dogs further from the gate / back fence. 💩Please help us keep the grounds clear for other campers by cleaning up after your dogs. If you don't have any doggy bags, there are extra in the camper bathroom cabinet. 💪No shooting of firearms on the property. ⚙️No generators allowed. 🦆Do not feed the ducks. It is bad for their health and the river water quality. 👻No guests on property other than those stated in booking. 🙈No illegal substances or activity allowed on premises. 🍾No glass allowed on property! Please only cans or plastic containers. 🍔If you use the grill, CLEAN it, COVER it, and UNPLUG it. 🎣 The fishing is amazing, however please adhere to local license laws. 💔Damages to property will be billed to the guest and reported to Airbnb... Yeah yeah, I know, very scary. We're reasonable people though, if something breaks just let us know in a timely manner. Most stuff is sturdy so treat the place with respect and we should be fine. ---House Rules--- 🍇No food or drink in the bedrooms. 🧹Please clean the kitchen after you use it. Please avoid letting food go down the drain, this can clog the septic. No food left in sink at checkout. 🪑Please do not rearrange the furniture or take indoor furniture outside. 👟Muddy shoes should be left by the door and not tracked through the house. A shoe rack is available for you to use. 🚛Please dispose of trash in designated Powell bins right outside the gate. 🔌There is a Bluetooth base for the outdoor camera extender under Topo Queen bed. It does not have ANY recording or monitoring ability. It is only for the outdoor cameras. Do not unplug it. If you have questions about the device, please let us know. 🐕‍🦺---Pet Rules--- 3️⃣Max number of dogs allowed is 3. 🚫🛋️Pets are welcome on our property and in the house, but not on the furniture. Please keep all pets off the sofas, beds, etc. 🚿If pets choose to enjoy the river, please rinse them off before allowing them back inside. 🐶Do not leave pets unattended in the house. If going out without them, please put them in a kennel. We have provided a large comfortable one that is in the laundry room. 💩Please help us keep the grounds clear for other campers by cleaning up after your dogs. If you do not have any there are extra doggy bags in the camper lodge. Please keep your dogs on leash

Accessibility

Neighborhood

We are located in the Lakehills/Pipe Creek area of Texas. Nestled in the most remote portion of the Medina River Ranch this property is right next to the 15 ac HOA park. Located: - 10 miles to the Lake Medina Park - 17 miles East of quaint and historic Bandera, Texas - 23 miles West of the vibrant Boerne, Texas - 44 miles Northwest of San Antonio - 60 miles South of Fredericksburg -116 miles Southwest of Austin, TX We have always dreamed of hosting a place for families and friends to come and enjoy nature but we would have never dreamed of finding a property as unique and beautiful as this. A lake when the water is high, a beautiful river when the waters low. All crowned by a majestic limestone bluff, complete with cave and endless room for adventures. This land was once a part of a wagon trail along the river and you can still find arrowheads along the paths, if you're lucky. ** What to know ** We seek to provide a 5 star experience for each guest and a major part of that is full transparency into what you're booking. We do everything in our power to ensure a peaceful and relaxing environment at Sparrow Bend, and it is just that 99% of the time, but there are occasionally factors outside our control such as neighbor's music or neighborhood dogs barking. On occasion, folks along the river will play music and it can be a nuisance. If you happen to be there on one of those days, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reach out to resolve the situation as best we can. At the end of the day it is a river/lake property, as well as outside an city ordinances, so our hands are tied to a certain degree, but we will do everything in our power to resolve the issue.

Guest access

Parking is onsite right next to Casa Topo. See map for details on location of house in relation to campsites and other house.

Reviews

Alondra
May 2025 · Airbnb
Nos encantó nuestro fin de semana nos desconectamos por completo con mucha paz y tranquilidad los niños se divirtieron mucho en el kayak y el río es muy tranquilo y cómodo para pasar con la familia y amigos nos gustó mucho que queremos volver Angela fue muy amable al decirnos lo lamentable de la sequía pero aún así fue muy bonito y divertido
Prashan
September 2024 · Airbnb
It was a wonderful stay at Angela's place. She has thought of everything that anyone might need for the stay at her place- tons of games, stuff for kids, and for pets too! It was clean, and location is as in pictures, and as described, if not prettier. Definitely recommend this if anyone is looking for something around San Antonio.

Find us

We are nested in the Medina River Ranch community near LakeHills Texas. Our property is right on the river with private beach access. We have plenty of free parking available within our gated fence. Please keep cars to the designated parking areas though so as to avoid obstructing any of the gorgeous view for other guests.

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