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Cozy Riverfront Cottage w/ Stunning Hilltop Views

Lakehills, TX, United States
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About

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). 🌿

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 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.

Availability

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

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. -- Property Rules -- ⚫⚠️🔥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. 🏎️ NO ATVS or Motorized vehicles. 🤷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. ⚫🗑️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. ⚫🚛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. 🕚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 💔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. Do not 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. 🐕‍🦺---Pet Rules--- 2️⃣Max number of dogs allowed is 2. 🛑🛋️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. When going out, please put them in a kennel or bring them with. 💩Please help us keep the grounds clear for other campers by cleaning up after your dogs. If you dont 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 Avecita. See property map for details on where Avecita is in relation to the campsites and other house.

Reviews

Heather
August 2025 · Airbnb
Had such a wonderful stay with my fiancé and our dog Lucy. The place had everything you could think of for a perfect getaway. The morning was so peaceful it was so wonderful to wake up to deer and turkey outside our window.
Sandy
July 2025 · Airbnb
Great airbnb! Very relaxing with a great view. The house had everything we needed for a great weekend. Bed was comfortable and loved the living area with the big windows. Would love to go back!
Tyler
July 2025 · Airbnb
Great spot to get away. House had the perfect small homey cabin feel. The “living room” was a favorite for us as the surrounding windows gave a full view of nature. Mornings and evenings were awesome with dozens of deer coming through and it was peaceful to watch. Spent time down by the river which was fun - I do think water levels being low affected that piece but also can’t go many places where you have your own space for water floating/fishing/dog to play etc so not complaining at all. Lastly - Angela was super helpful. Responds quick, and found fast solutions to small requests & questions we had. Very happy with the experience.
Meg
June 2025 · Airbnb
This little river cabin was exactly what my heart needed. As a single mom, this was our first real getaway—and it was incredibly special. The cabin itself was clean, cozy, and full of warmth and charm. You can feel the care that went into creating a welcoming space. The location is just breathtaking—nestled by the river, it felt private and peaceful, like our own little hideaway in nature. My two kids and I spent time just being together, laughing, exploring, reconnecting. Watching them play by the water, hearing the sounds of the river at night… it was magical. We left feeling lighter, more connected, and full of gratitude. Thank you for providing such a meaningful space for families like mine. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Miriam
June 2025 · Airbnb
Overall great place. During the summer the water is not clyster clear in front of the property, at least during our stay., but if you go down to the left of river the current is stronger and has clearer water. That area was fun for the kids since they can get on their tubes and ride down the current.
Erika
June 2025 · Airbnb
This was a very fun and peaceful place for our family and dogs !!! We played in the river and fished like crazy ! Lots natural wildlife and all the towns nearby had plenty to if we wanted to be out and about!!!
Renee
June 2025 · Direct booking
JUST WOW! This place was very clean, with modern but also river life decor. Opening up the blinds before the sun rises and being able to watch the sunset form anywhere in the house was really beautiful. It was very private with a small touch of fellow visitors. I would stay my whole summer here if I could. It was our first trip with both our fur babies and they loved the water so so much! The house had everything and more when it came to supplies and kitchen needs. We stayed Father’s Day weekend and my husband and dad both loved it. I definitely will be coming back!
Alex
June 2025 · Airbnb
Overall, exceeded my expectations. Place was clean, nice and spacious for my two pups, boyfriend and I. When I had questions, Angela responded right away and helped us the best she could. The area was great for being outdoors, hanging out by the river or just enjoying all the wonders of nature. Would definitely book again.
Gabriella
June 2025 · Airbnb
We absolutely LOVED this place!! My fiance and I needed a place to stay for the night with our dachshund and this was the best place we could have picked! We rented the kayaks and it was so much fun🙌🏼 props to the owners of this place, because the decoration was amazing!! I will most definitely be coming back. Thank you so much for everything!!
Ryan
May 2025 · Airbnb
The place was exactly as advertised. It was the perfect escape for me and my fiancé. Each day we had multiple deer come right up to the house for feeding and it was so relaxing just watching them. The river was beautiful, however I will warn that we had some bad rains at night and it did turn the river brown. But the first day before the rains the river was crystal clear and refreshing. The property itself was huge and we had plenty of privacy. We grilled every night and enjoyed the serenity. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again, but maybe next time we would bring our pup. Overall it was a fantastic experience and I would recommend this property to anyone.

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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