A+ This is a wonderful gem in the beautiful Texas hill country just a few minutes outside of…read moreBandera, TX - "The Cowboy Capital of the World". We flew in and out of San Antonio, only 50 miles away. The owners are very knowledgeable about everything to see and do within a 100 mile radius and they are interested in making their guests as comfortable as possible. The resident dogs are friendly and unobtrusive, deer are plentiful and we even watched roadrunners and plenty of hummingbirds. These new themed cabins (Cowboy and Harley) are located on 5 private acres, with comfortable beds, a porch for bird and deer-watching, full bathrooms and a kitchenette with dining table and flat-screen TV. Another great comfort is the wall (not window) air conditioning and heating unit. It kept us very comfortable during changing weather. The owners have thought of everything - not only are the cabins well-appointed and comfortable, but there is a large platform porch "The Sundowner Lounge", gas barbecues, a fire pit, picnic area, hammock and horseshoe toss games for anyone to use. The small town atmosphere and great shopping and eating in Bandera cannot be beat! Fabulous antiques at good prices, ecclectic shops with second-hand to upscale clothing and jewelry, and even a great quilting store - "Gone Quiltin". Wednesday night at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, where you cook your own steaks. No need to spend any time in the city! We stayed for a week and really relaxed. It's a perfect place to take the family, or as a quiet place for rest and relaxation. Dog friendly, Motorcycle friendly, just plain Texas friendly!

Went here with my wife and two young daughters. The cabin was small but we fit just fine. The decor…read moreis thoughtful and fun and they thought of every detail. The property was well maintained and my kids enjoyed running around in the open areas. We woke up and saw deer almost every morning which my kids loved. I loved the location, just far enough from town to unplug but close enough to get dinner and visit the river on hot days for floating. A great place to relax.

We love coming to the HEB lodge. This partner perk is an awesome offering to us and our families…read more With several identical lodges, and a few special cabins with some cool history, this little oasis ensure we get some down time. So grateful for HEB.

Our family stayed mid- September. The place is well kept, quiet, and off the beaten path. The…read moreweather had turned cooler and was perfect. We were the first to arrive on Friday and walked around the place. It is perfect for families who love to be outdoors. There are hiking paths, horseshoes, table tennis, playground sets, a gazebo type area with large swing chairs. Some of the cabins had playsets, some had swings. Ours had a picnic table, swing, and grill. The cabins are quaint. Nothing grand, but for the cost, it worked. There were five of us and it was hard sometimes to get in the one bathroom for a shower. We are glad it had a/c. Make sure you bring everything you will need. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, coffeepot, toaster, microwave. Any consumables, you should bring. We loved this place. It fit us and was relaxing. We really want to get in to the Rockport cabins and try those out!

Bill is a great host! He was very friendly, communicative and informative. He ensured that our…read morefamily trip was one for the books! We are definitely coming back!

The perfect getaway to the hill country of Utopia, TX!!!! Foosball, pool table, washers, bean bags,…read morebasketball, golf putting green, ping pong, connect 4 and a huge swimming pool with an amazing view of the valley below! Bill was the perfect host and was able answer all questions. Can't wait to visit again with the family. :)

On our first trip to Bandera Texas with family and our extended family of three horses, we were so…read morelucky to be guided by Backroads Reservations to a wonderful guest house-Hill Country Hideaway. It was less than three miles from Bandera and the entrance to the Hill Country Natural Area State Park, yet we had the seclusion of 40 acres and stalls/round pen for our horses to settle in. Teresa has the eye of an interior decorator with a nicely furnished home that happens to be handicapped accessible with a patio for relaxing and enjoying a sunset over the pecan orchard. The guest house was spacious, immaculate and had entertaining books for night time reading. We also had a nearby creek with some large, but cagey bass and lovely swans to enjoy. Teresa is a gracious hostess, but allows you to feel that your privacy is respected. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Bandera for our next trip-and our horses probably agree!

Adorable tiny home with STUNNING views, complete privacy, and fresh air! Located 10 minutes from…read morehistoric downtown Bandera, Texas and less then an hour to Lost Maples State Park. The host and hostess are absolutely wonderful folks! The view of the stars at night is AMAZING!!! The front porch has a raised front deck with a full wrap around couch and patio table with a sunshade umbrella. Inside the house has everything you need! Tastefully decorated. Fridge, freezer, A/C, full bathroom with a stand up shower, hot plate and dishes, soap, washing machine, TP, towels, linens...just remember to go grocery shopping beforehand so you don't have to drive back into town. A couple rounds of tic-tak-chicken, clean desert air, feeding carrots to the donkeys, silence at night (other than wildlife and the breeze), and you won't want to leave. Did I mention privacy? This is a *PERFECT* romantic getaway spot!

We found ourselves in Utopia, Texas of all places for a wedding of a couple of friends. Since…read moreSabina's River Lodge is pretty much the only hotel/motel in the area, this is where we stayed. Utopia is a tiny little town and Sabinal River Lodge is at the edge. It is a minute drive to town where you'll find a few small cafes and other service stores. The Sabinal River Lodge itself is homey and rustic. It was an enjoyable stay for us. The room we had was spacious with two comfortable queen beds, a small kitchenette and a 4-person table with chairs. It seemed pretty newly refurbished. Everything worked well. They have very basic things in the kitchenette, so don't expect to cook much other than microwaving or using a small pan on the stove. There is no oven and there were no pots. I liked that they provided a new sponge and dish soap though! The fridge is also mini size. But if you're not planning on cooking much, all of this shouldn't be a problem. The cafes in town actually serve food that is affordable and delicious. Apart from sleeping, we didn't really get to spend time at the lodge to enjoy the view from the patio in the back or the outside area. We saw several deer on the property at night, but I'm sure there are other critters to see around, too. The room rate was $135 per night and the check in/out process was easy. The people we interacted with were friendly and because it is a small place, it felt very familial. If you ever find yourself in Utopia, I'd recommend this place to stay!

We spent a lovely four days at the Sabinal River Lodge in Utopia Texas. We came for the eclipse,…read morebut plan to return another time. It's that good. It's right on the Sabinal River, and is a many-generational family-owned business. Clean, comfortable, great beds, and country stylish, the folks that run the place aim to please and enjoy serving their guests. Brandi is sharp, charming and truly cares. First day we made ourselves some coffee, and relaxed from travel by spending the morning sitting on the deck, watching the hummingbirds and cardinals at the feeders, and a variety of other birds flitting through the trees. Peaceful. One in our group made a point to swim by the dam in the river a couple of times, and enjoyed speaking with some of the folks who were fishing. The kitchens are well-outfitted, and the rooms have dining tables for comfortable eating, or card and board games! There's also a pool table and a barbecue, which we made good use of. A lot of care has been put into creating a comfortable relaxed environment. Highly recommended. A worthy place to get away from routine. Feels like home.

We rented a house and arrived and found that the AC wasn't working…read more In a panic, we found this great little 4 room Bunkhouse. Each room has a bed, bathroom, microwave, and small refrigerator. Well kept and stocked with the basics, it's centrally locates to the best cowboy town in Texas. Literally in the same block at The Chiken Coop, and 1 block from many great downtown stores and restaurants. Highly recommended if you're in town with a small group.