The Bandera Stronghold is located 5 miles from downtown Bandera on spring fed Mason Creek. Wildlife abounds on this heavily wooded 8.5 acres. The Crazy Horse cabin is adjacent to the host’s home, though very secluded. It features a full kitchen for "cooking/dining in" and is stocked w/ most needed utensils, condiments & coffee (since hosts are on site, they're happy to share anything you might need or have forgotten). The private back deck holds the hot tub and overlooks the beautiful creek. Crazy Horse cabin offers a queen bed, cozy dining for two in the kitchen, full bath with tub and shower combo, TV monitor with DVD player, central air and heat, charcoal grill, outdoor dining table & chairs. Your well behaved dog is welcome for an additional fee. All bed and bath linens are supplied. A roll away bed is available for a 3rd guest for an additional fee. (See our other cabin listing, property i.d. # 3926136, Red Cloud Cabin, if you need a 2nd cabin). Enjoy a day of catch and release fishing, bird and deer watching and a dip in the creek followed by an evening of stargazing as you soak in the hot tub. No telephone or WiFi, but decent AT&T cell service most of the time. Gravel base is suitable for motorcycles. Administrative fee covers the county taxes not collected by Home Away.
Property manager
Backroads Reservations
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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Dogs welcome, but not to be unattended @ any time.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Ash trays provided on front and back decks.
Creek access from the cabin makes this an unsuitable place for small children. Please speak with the owner for possible permission.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Bandera
Bandera is home to this cabin. Frontier Times Museum and Studio Comfort Texas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Treue Der Union Monument and Dienger Building. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hill Country Shooting Sports Center, or consider a night out at Inn Conference Center.
Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
Bandera City Park - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
Mansfield Park - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
Medina River - 18 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Bandera Ale Project - 17 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 13 min drive
Burger King - 12 min drive
Ost Restaurant - 14 min drive
Tj's at The Old Forge - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to Bandera Fortress - Crazy Horse Cabin located?
Situated in Bandera, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Frontier Times Museum, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle, and Bandera City Park. Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club and Bandera Sports Complex are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Great little cabin. We took a long weekend and really enjoyed ourselves being lazy. The hot tub was the best part! It was so cool with the big tree limbs surrounding it. The Apple Store inMedina was great breakfast. Lost Maples a nice hike. Mac and Ernie’s in Tarpley a fun dinner.
This property was perfect for disconnecting and relaxing. We enjoyed the outdoor deck, hot tub, and paddle boarding in the creek. The house had all the special touches to make us feel at home.
This little cabin in the woods is just what my husband and I needed.
It was clean and just so sweet.
We will for sure come back to this little piece of heaven again.
We enjoyed the hot tub every night to relax before bedtime.
Love this cabin!!!
Second time here! We stayed in the crazy horse cabin this time! We will definitely be back! Always fun and relaxing! Owners are very nice people! Thank you so much! Darlene Johnson
We enjoyed our weekend in the cabin so much! Was impressed with how much water the creek had. Even put our kayaks in and paddled down the first evening. The view, the deck, the privacy, the hot tub, the firepit all were amazing. Lived outside b/c it was so great. The host was very responsive but gave us our privacy. I've bragged about this place and we will be back!
This was a lovely little peaceful cabin, had everything that we needed. Beautiful views, hot tub was wonderful for relaxing under the stars. We will be back to this jewel of a rental.
This is our second stay at the cabin and each time we find something new we love about it. We went for privacy and a romantic weekend and that is exactly what we got. We love this place and will be returning.
I had an amazing birthday weekend celebration with my fiancé and pup. The creek was right in the backyard of the cabin, everything was accessible, the owner was so kind and helpful and responsive. Everyone was 10/10. Thank you so much for an amazing experience, will definitely book again
My husband, daughter and I had the best time in crazy cabin, Patricia and Husband were very nice, definitely will return love everything about the cabin, cozy Thank you, Patricia for a wonderful place.
Hosts were respectful of our privacy... but again like friends we always wanted to have. Their hospitality was more than that... They make us feel st home away from home. Our puppy was the happiest ever... being able to run through the shallow waters of the creek. We thank them for the experience... and yes, we will come back again as THE BEST CUSTUMER IS A REPEAT CUSTOMER. Thank you Trish & Jon from Patricia & Ugo.
Patricia s.
4/10 Poor
Bonnie B.
Apr 17, 2019
Overpriced, tiny space, right next to owners but you do "Get Away"
I wish other reviewers had mentioned that the owners live 100-120 feet away. The hot tub is nice but you don't really have privacy. Before we could use them we had to clean the refrigerator, grill, firepit and oven.
Bonnie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa F.
Mar 15, 2019
Little gem
We had a great time with our 2 kids (6 & 10). We loved playing in the creek, the fire pit, hot tub and watching all the wildlife. Perfect place to get away from it all.
Alyssa F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Nathan T.
Mar 11, 2019
Instant relaxation
As soon as we drove up I felt immediate feeling of relaxation come over me. Living in a big city it was a great to be able to almost completely unplug. I say almost because cell reception is intermittent. Very quiet and peaceful. Definitely recommend for someone or people wanting to unplug. The owner lives next door and is very accommodating and extremely cordial. Thank you for letting us stay there.
Nathan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Joye P.
Jan 17, 2019
Perfect Retreat!
My wife and I brought our dogs and were only able to stay two nights -- we wish we'd had more time! It was amazing to disconnect and just BE. We looked at the stars from the hot tub (which was perfectly hot!), enjoyed a fire in the fire pit (it was cold!), took walks with the dogs (and loved on them!), played some Scrabble and gin rummy...it was glorious! The cabin is snug and cozy, with a good kitchen setup; if you're going to do a lot of serious cooking, bring a good, sharp knife (the same could be said when visiting my relatives, though!). Otherwise you're good to go! We're planning a return as soon as we can get it into our schedule, this time for a bit longer!
Joye P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Russell S.
Nov 25, 2018
Memories were made
Our trip was cut short but memories were made. The views are amazing. The cabin is perfect. My wife, myself, and our two boys stayed in the cabin. It’s was perfect. Bedroom is a good size and so is the kitchen. The river is crystal clear and loaded with trout. We had to leave early due to two sick kids but it will be a Thanksgiving we will never forget. We will be back. Thank you Patricia
Russell S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Donna B.
Oct 17, 2018
Incredible!
Great place to get away from it all and get back to nature, yet still close to town and other popular Hill Country locations. Comfortable and cozy and had everything we could possibly need for our vacation...especially loved the lack of wifi, as it really allowed us to unplug, relax and enjoy nature. Loved seeing all the deer on the property and it was clearly apparent that the owners care about the wildlife and property. We were sad when our departure day rolled around knowing we had to leave. Can't go wrong with a stay here and we plan on returning in the future.