Cozy Riverfront Cottage w/ Stunning Hilltop Views








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Casa Avecita at Sparrow Bend offers breathtaking views of the Medina River through its stunning wall of windows, filling the space with natural light. Set on 8 private riverfront acres, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath retreat features a stunning views from a wall of windows, a cozy patio, and a fantastic kitchen Enjoy private river access to swim, tube, kayak (rent onsite), fish, or explore. Relax by the fire, grill out, or play yard games. Need more space? Try Casa Topo (4 bedrooms, sleeps 12). 🌿
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Sparrow Bend River Retreat is a beautiful 8 acre multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 vacation homes. Casa Avecita at Sparrow Bend is the quaint, rustic tinyish home perfect for a couples getaway of for a small group of close friends. With the wall to wall windows looking out over the river you will feel like your right in nature, without giving up any of your favorite comforts. With a private 300yard 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 provided for rent, no kayaks for rent yet), 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) Casa Avecita is a 1 bedrooms and 1 baths with an high quality memory foam pullout couch (this is not your average pullout bed!) NEED MORE SPACE? Consider booking our larger accommodation Casa Topo which sleeps 12, or reach out to us about renting the entire property. The KITCHEN has everything a chef needs to create any type of dish. Unique ranch style setting with infusions of modern décor, 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, wine glass, small appliances all from the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore collection and so much more! The DINING ROOM features bay windows looking out over the river, with seating for 4. The BATHROOM has a 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. 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
- 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
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- 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
- 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
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Clothing storage
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening shades
Entertainment
- Sound system
Family
- Baby bath
- Babysitter recommendations
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- 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
- 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
Services
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
House rules
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.
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