Spacious .5 mi Private Riverfront Home, Huge Patio

Lakehills, TX, United States
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4
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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.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • 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
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

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

Bedroom and laundry

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

Common

  • 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
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

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

Bedroom and laundry

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

Entertainment

  • Sound system

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • 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

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

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

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

Outdoors

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

Parking and facilities

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

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 fb 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. FULLY CLEAN GRILL AFTER USE. 🚛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 🏎️ NO ATVS or Motorized vehicles. ⚠️ 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. 🕚Please note that unapproved late checkouts will incur additional charges: - $50 for the first hour - $100 for the second hour - The full nightly rate for any checkout exceeding two hours past the scheduled time ---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

Amy
September 2025 · Direct booking
The host was super responsive when we had any questions. The river was incredibly beautiful. You won’t find a prettier stretch of the Medina River! We had such a blast fishing, swimming and enjoying nature’s beauty.
Jourdan
September 2025 · Airbnb
We had a great long weekend! The house was clean and comfortable, and the host was very kind and went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed.
Julie
August 2025 · Airbnb
Stay here was very cozy and welcoming! The place was clean and had many amenities to make our stay comfortable. The microwave was not working for us during our stay, but we just improvised and heated food on the stove instead. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this place for a getaway with family or friends!
Lauren
July 2025 · Airbnb
Casa Topo was the perfect place for our annual river trip with friends and our kids! We felt like we had the river to ourselves, and it was a very short walk from the house. The house was fully stocked, and had everything we needed and more! Thank you, Angela! We will be back!
⁨Ryan V.⁩
July 2025 · Airbnb
We enjoyed our stay here it was very peaceful and beautiful. The river was awesome and it was a quick walk from the house. My kids had a blast and so did the adults. We will be coming back we loved it. Angela was a very responsive great host and the house itself was great!
April
July 2025 · Airbnb
We loved the location and how clean it was upon arrival. The host was very responsive and communicative throughout our stay. Any questions we had were answered promptly. The kids enjoyed the river which is in a walking distance. Will definitely be coming back!

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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