Unless you're willing to stay in a roadside No-Tell/Motel, or an AirB&B, this is your ONLY choice…read morein Bandera. It's nice and clean and convenient. Right on Main Street. The room is spacious and comfortable - except for the bed - the mattress is VERY firm, so be prepared for that. A fridge, a microwave, and a coffee maker are included. Free breakfast is also part of the deal. The parking in front is kind of limited, and you will have to carry your luggage up a few steps, but there is a parking lot in the back that is a lot easier to carry your luggage into. There is a small bar inside the hotel that also serves small food items, and there is also a bar on each side of the hotel. You will NOT have a problem finding alcohol here!

5.26 I KNEW it is managed, staffed and run by women…read moreimmediately: Great design and details VERY clean Spacious room with balcony - also very nicely designed (I would KILL to have the headboard!!). Expensive linens and comfortable pillows. Small, well-stocked bar (Maybe should note this first...?) Cooler with drinks for sale Did I mention how clean every thing is? The 'cherry' on top is the FREE BREAKFAST. I made a point to meet and tip the Cook-THAT'S how good it was. Highly recommend (quess you already know this ).

Everything! The food was exceptional especially the Cowboy breakfast. Great lunches with fresh…read moreveggies; happy hour; fabulous barbecue dinner and Cornish Game hens with wild rice and veggies plus delicious desserts. Entertainment in the evening was excellent: Guinness Book of records champion rope trick artist; wonderful guitarist who sang 90 minutes straight. Games: corn hole, BB gun shooting; country and western dancing. The horses were the highlight. Free to roam the 365 acres after trail rides. All were gentle and sweet.

A true gem. An experience that gave us family bonding time in an environment that felt absolutely…read moretimeless. The first time at the Mayan ranch I had just graduated 8 th grade and went with my parents and siblings. Best family vacation ever. I vowed to return one day. Fast forward 34 years and I went back this week for a girls trip with my sister in law, her 2 tweens and my youngest daughter, who is also a tween. The Hicks family has owned this ranch for over 60 years. It is so refreshing to go somewhere where almost every staff member has grown up on the ranch and have such passion for ensuring guests have a good time. Most other ranches are now run by large corporations and lack the family owned charm of this place. The staff are great . Shoutout to Cowgirl Kel who is the heart and soul of this place and makes sure the kids have a good time ( games and activities scattered throughout the day during the summer months). Things you must know and be OK with to come here: If you are a high maintenance person who won't be happy unless there are high end accommodations you will struggle here . Most of the facility is pretty rustic. The tennis court, basketball count and volley ball court look like they haven't been used in years. That said , the cabins are spacious and functional. Nothing fancy but adequate and the beds are comfortable. Housekeeping is pretty minimal but they will come on occasion to bring new towels and make the bed. The pool has been refurbished and is beautiful and was wonderfully refreshing each afternoon to cool off from the hot Texas sun. Horse Back Riding : The horses are beautiful, healthy and seem well taken care of. The rides are perfect for absolute beginners as the only option for riding is a slow walk in single file line. If your kids are experienced horse riders you may want to consider a different ranch as you won't be able to do anything but walk in a line here. That said, my 11 year old, who is an experienced rider, didn't mind much and loved helping to care for the horses and loved her rides with her cousins who are less experienced riders ( her favorite horses were Sheriff, Cinco and Jamison and I loved Faith and Sherriff) . Ruger the horse is a bit of a scatter brained horse but really all the horses are quite sweet and well behaved . While you aren't assigned a horse for your stay here, you can request your favorite horse each ride ( tip - get to the stables about 15-20 min before your ride to do this ) Tip - come to the ranch with kids over the age of 6 only. Kids under 6 are not allowed to do the trail rides ( due to insurance reasons they are strict about this ). The ideal ages for kids at this ranch are 6-11 years old in my opinion. Not much to do for teens at this ranch. Food : I'd rate the food an A plus. For real. Lots of options satisfied even the pickiest eater of our crew. Don't come her if you have allergies as they can't accommodate. Most meals consist of meat/ or chicken served with some many delicious sides that a vegetarian would still find enough options to be happy. Lunches were surprisingly varied in the main dining hall ( e.g. Mexican food one day, Italian one day, deli one day ) and you can always opt for a hamburger/hotdog instead at the Pavilion. All meals served family style/cafeteria style where you go through a line and select your food. Cost /Value: This place is incredibly fairly priced. Adults pay 190$ a night and kids only 80$ a night which includes 3 meals and snacks per day, 2 horse rides daily , spacious lodging and fun activities/ entertainment throughout the day. Tips: Bring your own beach towels for the pool ( they don't provide them) Bring a flashlight ( you'll want it waking to your cabin after the night activities) Bring your own hand sanitizer and carry it around . We used it. a lot. If you have very young kids or elderly people in your group bring a car to the ranch as while the place is 100 percent walkable, there are times it's nice to drive to certain parts of the ranch especially in the sweltering sun. Uber will go to the ranch from San Antonio but won't bring you back. There are private ride services but they are waaaay expensive so it's just a better value to rent a car if coming from San Antonio Wear a cowboy hat to bingo on Sunday nights - trust me - you will thank me later :) Bring jeans but if it's summer pack more shorts than jeans as the kids will ditch the jeans ( I ditched my jeans day 2) and wilwant to ride with shorts as it is HOT here if you come in the summer months ( you are allowed to ride wearing any clothing except fof a wet bathing suit and cowboy boots aren't required either - I'd skip them if you don't already own them and skip them personally even if you do as they just aren't needed for this type of riding. Highly recommend !!!

this is a really nice property. we have stayed there multiple times. The beds are REALLY…read morecomfortable and rooms nicely decorated with good taste. grounds are well kept and the conversation areas well equipped. Pool is well maintained and nicely appointed. Finding the room was a challenge but the map helped. Definitely will stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay here so much. Everything is very clean, the pool is wonderful and the host is…read morevery responsive. While in comfort we also enjoyed the shopping and the great eating, especially The Fajita Street Cafe. It was a great getaway!

Farmhouse was very spacious and Tracy and Chris were very helpful! Location was great. Only…read morerecommendation would be to add kitchen window curtains so public cannot see inside of unit.

Great individual cabins at a great location in Bandera. Walking distance to Main Street…read morerestaurants, bars, and stores. check-in was easy and it was dog-friendly ($75 fee per stay). The cabin was clean and had everything we needed for a long weekend stay. Bed was also comfy. We would definitely stay here again.

My husband and I stayed at the Flying L cabin for a couple nights while we attended a very dear…read morefriend's wedding. Unfortunately, we didn't have the best experience staying there. 1. We are out-of-towners and this is our first time visiting Bandera. We always heard about the welcoming, friendliness and hospitality of the small town Texans. What we experienced at the front desk when we checked in wasn't any of those. The young lady who helped with our check-in wasn't friendly nor welcoming. I wanted to check out the place so I asked her if its ok for me to look around. I got a short answer from her after I repeated the question twice. No eye contact, no smile... 2. When we opened our cabin door, a very strong chemical smell of the most recent wood stains was overwhelming. We left the door open for a while to see if the smell got better, it wasn't, and we started feeling a light headache and nausea . So I called the front desk asking for another room. I was put on hold for a long time. I had hang up and then, got a call back. Since another cabin won't be ready until much later, we brought all of our luggages back in the car and drove to the check in area to drop off the keys. The young lady was busy with another customer so we talked to another lady. Again, no smile.. Its noone fault about the smell of the cabin. However, the way the situation was handled, it made us feel like we were bothering them. If I could "suck it in" and stayed in that room, I would. But my sensitive nose couldn't handle it... 3. The cabin itself has very nice wood walls and cute and simple decors. But it's a tiny space with the bunk bed taking a big chunk of the room. No closet or hangers, the tiny shower, and the beddings and towels, being dark brown, didn't help to show the cleanliness. The pillows were so hard, my husband couldn't sleep the 1st night. Luckily, he asked the front desk for a more "fluffier" pillows and got a better night of sleep the next night. Worse is,, there was only one tiny mirror in the bathroom. I am not sure why another mirror wasn't available in the room so 2 people can get ready at the same time... Customer services at these hotels are very important. They play a big part on how people, out-of-towners like us, view about the town and people who live here. Sadly, based on our experience from our stay here, Bandera wan't what we expected and maybe, will be our one time visting... *This resort/these cabins are surrounding by a nice golf course, homes and so many beautiful and peaceful deers. It has so much potential to be a very special place....

My daughter and I stayed here for an event we were attending in town. We stayed only one night,…read morearrived to check in at 7:30 pm on a Friday and we were checking out the next morning before 8:00 am. When we checked in, the woman working at the desk was very friendly. However, she had about a five minute presentation on every detail about the resort. She even talked about things that were not happening while we were there. This would have been nice if we were staying a while but we were obviously there only about 12 hours. The other downside to this is that we were third in line to check in, so we had to stand there and listen to her say it three times. Side note, part of the check in process is to sign a liability waiver which I find odd. After we set off to find our cabin, I was shocked to find the grounds dark, completely dark. The only designation on the cabins is a number on the cabin itself and some of them do not face the street. The porch lights are dim so it was very difficult to find our place in the dark. The room was fine, dimly lit but fine. It was roomy, the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was nice. After we got settled, I went to the restaurant by the main office. They had live music and were taking orders outside. I was told by the woman taking orders that the kitchen was too backed up and they could not take any food orders at the time, "we are a three man operation and are too behind so come back in 30 minutes". Then, when I came back at 9:01 pm I was told they stop serving food at 9:00 and I could only get pizza. Not impressed with the restaurant. The next morning, I got up at 6:00 am to go for a walk. Again, everything is pitch black, no street lights anywhere. I walked through the little cabin street that winds around and followed a sidewalk that apparently turns into the golf course sidewalk. No designation, no lights, I had no idea. A staff member in a golf cart yelled at me that I was not allowed to walk on the golf course sidewalk. This also seemed strange to me as I wasn't running around on the course. I was on a sidewalk. This place was fine if you need to be close for an event, like we were, but I would not choose to stay here for any length of time for recreation.

I have to say this was one of the most best getaways that I've ever been to. We really needed to…read moreget away this year and for my birthday we booked the spot and from the moment. Mike and Karen were amazing hosts from the time of booking till us returning home. The cabin was so welcoming and peaceful, the view amazing, we found peace here. Everything was absolutely perfect! Going back for sure!

My husband surprised me with a "glamping" weekend and rented the yurt in Bella Green B&B and it was…read moresuch a fun experience! The turret was incredibly clean and the bathroom set up was definitely glamorous for an outdoor adventure! We loved it so much. I'll definitely come back and I highly recommend adding the breakfast as they are amazing chefs and the best breakfast I've ever had

I just returned from an amazing experience at the Flying A ranch/The Lodge at Julian Creek in…read moreBandera TX. This was my first deer hunt and every step in the journey exceeded my expectations! The lodge facilities are truly amazing. Beautiful architecture and plenty of offerings to occupy my non-hunting time (pool table, chess, checkers, corn hole, ample book supply, TV/Cable, Wifi). The rooms were incredibly comfortably as well. Nights were peaceful and quiet, and the comfy bed/pillows made for some great snoozing. The A/C worked like a champ and was quiet all things considered. I've stayed in rooms where the A/C was reminiscent of being on the flight line watching B-52s take off. This was not that. Much appreciated! The food and service at the lodge were top shelf. Breakfast and dinners cooked up and served by Mike were amazing. And it wasn't just because I was hungry. The food is really really good! And Mike is at the ready to accommodate any special requests. We dined on Axis burgers, salmon, and fajitas during our three nights. More than enough food was dished out so even the largest of appetites won't be wanting for more. Breakfast is a repeat performance. Bacon, wild game sausage, eggs, pancakes, potatoes, cinnamon rolls oh my it's a veritable food parade. Pair it up with fresh coffee and I'm ready to permanently move in. But we were there for the hunting, so how was that? In a word... the best. Our guides Brent (who is also a wildlife biologist) and Kaden were on it! They worked hard to get us into position for our desired targets. This was my first hunt at a lodge and they graciously answered my nonstop questions. Our party took Fallow and Axis deer, which was great fun. The ranch's property is gorgeous, well maintained and spacious. We spent time with Keith, the main man in charge of the operation and also a wildlife biologist. He explained their philosophy towards the animals on their ranch. I was very impressed with the thinking, caring and effort put into ensuring the ranch's offerings remain the very best. There's a reason why it's hard to get a hunt lined up here. They don't over-harvest their ranch. If anything it's quite the opposite which I appreciate. The guys at the skinning house were just as fun. They do a great job to accommodate any special requests (e.g. mounts, cape, meat selection) and work hard to treat your catch with the utmost of respect. James, Jesse and the rest of the gang there were fun to hang with, swap stories and of course take care of our meat for the flight home. Their freezer was much appreciated! The coolers and contents were well-frozen when it was time for us to leave. Reflecting on our trip, I honestly can't come up with suggestions for improvements. They really hit it out of the park. The entire operation has a lot to be proud of, and it shows in the positive attitude and work ethic of their team. A subtle but very impressive takeaway was how well connected their team was. We would talk with one of their team and agree on something for the next hunt or whatever and their entire team knew about it and were on top of whatever it was. Seriously impressive. I've been to other organized vacations (ski trips, fishing charters) and I often need to have the same conversation multiple times leaving me with the feeling that they don't talk to each other and I have to work the logistics to make it happen. Not here! Maybe the only comment I could offer up would be to rename the ranch from "Flying A" to " Flying Five Stars Best Ever Ranch"... or something like that. They certainly delivery on a 5-star experience but that might be tough on the logo design.... ;) Many thanks to the entire team and I'll definitely be back!

Beautiful- we just arrived but this is a wonderful place to stay. Very clean. Well maintained…read more Very impressed with the entire place. Sure beats a hotel room.

Wonderful hotel with the sweetest staff! A delicious home made breakfast was included. The rooms…read morewere small but historical and beautiful. Walking distance from shops, boutiques, and a few restaurants.

My husband and I came here this weekend for a little getaway with a few friends who have visited…read morebefore. They gave Hotel Faust such high praise that we decided to come with them to see what this was all about. This being our first bed and breakfast experience, I have to admit that I think all others will fall short. We have been blown away by our stay. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Chris and one of the new managers. For two nights our room (Giles) was less than $350. She showed us to our room and walked us through how this all worked. The room we stayed in (Giles) was very spacious and comfortable. We loved the decor and the renovate bathroom -- The shower, especially. Breakfast was served in the carriage house and was delicious and homecooked. The room was not large, but we did not feel crowded. It was nice to interact with the owners and other guests. We loved that Hotel Faust was located on high street, right in the middle of all the action. It is walking distance from numerous antique stores and quaint restaurants. Ask owner, Chris, for recommendations, he is full of them. Our stay was wonderful and relaxing. We felt like a member of the family. I can't wait to come back and stay again.

Pools - Smaller than expected, and the family pool and adult pool are basically right next to each…read moreother, so there's not much separation if you're trying to get away from the noise. Food - La Cascada wasn't bad, but the menu selection was limited, and we had flies buzzing around while trying to eat, which wasn't great. Staff - Genuinely friendly and helpful, no complaints there. Facilities - A lot of the amenities were closed during our stay. The gym was open but pretty mediocre, basically on par with a standard hotel gym rather than a resort. And the golf course itself is closed until further notice, which was a huge letdown given that's supposed to be a main draw here. Vibe - It was dead when we visited (mid-July), and nothing much was really planned or going on for guests. It also felt like members got a bit more priority/attention around the course and events than resort guests did. Overall - Between the outdated rooms, small pools, limited facilities, and the course being closed, I wouldn't really recommend this for young couples looking for a lively getaway. Might work better for a quiet, low-key trip if you go in with low expectations.

Tapatio's new menu is absolutely fantastic! The chef-prepared dishes bring a fresh, elevated touch…read morewhile still feeling welcoming and approachable. Whether you're looking for a great business lunch or a family dinner, this is the place to be. The pretzel appetizer was incredible, and the grilled chicken salad was packed with flavor. The fresh, crispy fries were the perfect addition and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The service was attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. If you haven't visited Tapatio before--or if it's been a while since your last visit--you owe it to yourself to give it a try. Highly recommend!

We love Lake Medina RV Resort! My hubby picked this place last year when we found out we were…read moremoving to TX. We had a permanent site from Oct-April and enjoyed ourselves so much. The campground has lots of mature trees and the sites are nicely spaced from each other. There is a large clubhouse where we were able to play games or do puzzles which was great. They have a pool and hot tub that we were also able to enjoy. The campground is gated and located on a working ranch. I love seeing the longhorn cows! We've taken our dogs on a few walks on the marked trails there and they enjoyed themselves. The trails are a bit rugged so i highly recommend hiking boots. As of now Lake Medina is mostly dry and i look for the day when its back.

We spent the winter there, reacquainted with old and made new friends. Really an enjoyable…read morecampground.