Entire apartment

Salt Block - The Rustic 1 | Cozy 2BR in Bandera

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Salt Block - The Rustic 1 | Cozy 2BR in Bandera

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden accents, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A building with a wooden staircase leading to a door, a fenced area, and a parking lot.
A fenced backyard with a wooden deck, a small building, and a windmill.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $289
$255 nightly
$289 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

Explore the area

View in a map
Bandera, TX
  • Place, Bandera City Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Bandera

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Bandera, just a 3-minute walk from Bandera City Park and 6 minutes by foot from Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Medina River and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Frontier Times Museum.

What's nearby

  • Bandera City Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Medina River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Frontier Times Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bandera Natural History Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bandera Ale Project - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪TJ's At the Old Forge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dough Joe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Salt Block - The Rustic 1 | Cozy 2BR in Bandera

🏘️ Downtown Bandera Suite | 🐾 Pet Friendly | 👥 Sleeps 4 | ⏰ Free Early Check-In (when available) | 📱 Free Hill Country Travel App



Thousands flock to Bandera for a genuine cowboy experience, and The Rustic is as great a spot in town as you're going to find! It's a ground floor guest rental right downtown, with shops, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance; as a matter of fact, the popular 11th Street Cowboy Bar is across the street! In addition, the biggest water attraction in town, the Medina River, is less than a mile away. While all the suites at Salt Block are well-insulated, please note it's in a vibrant and active neighborhood that can be noisy.



Bandera's own Texas Salt Co. will provide a flavorful touch of their award-winning smoked salts and spices to every suite at the Salt Block! Your kitchen at The Rustic suite will feature a complementary signature smoked products to sample, including their Cowboy Salt, Sea Salt, and Black Pepper. An on-site retail location is in the works, too! By the way, if you have a larger group of people who'd like to visit Bandera, let us know; there are three other guest suites at the Salt Block beyond The Rustic! Your suite rental includes an on-property parking spot, with additional street parking available; motorcycles are welcome!



Every aspect of The Rustic is new, from central AC and heat to tasteful decor, reflecting an inviting combo of modern and rustic touches. There's a spacious and relaxing living area, complete with a Roku-ready smart TV; and a full kitchen equipped with new stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, stove and oven combo, and dishwasher. There's even a coffee station to brighten your mornings! Wifi service is available throughout the suite, as well.



Your Hill Country nights will be comfortable, too! There are two bedrooms at The Rustic, one with a plush and roomy queen-sized bed, the other with two twins. The suite also includes a sparkling-clean full bath with a spacious walk-in shower. Beds and bath all include a generous supply of clean and fresh linens.



💵 Flexible Pricing for every group



Our rates adapt to make sure smaller groups don’t overpay ; but bigger getaways still get full value.

- Base rate includes up to 2 guests

- $20/person/night for each additional guest (up to 4 total)

- Cleaning fee: $ 45

- Pet fee: $25/pet/night (2 max)



✨ Good to know



📅 Event and holiday weekends may require a minimum stay of three nights.

🌊 Water levels in Hill Country rivers and lakes can vary depending on rainfall.



👉 Airbnb will automatically calculate your total based on the number of guests/pets you include in your booking and your stay dates.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
AirBNB will send general check-out instructions the night before departure. You can also get these instructions earlier in the Hill Country Travel ap…
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Review the Hill Country Travel App provided at time of booking for house rules, amenities, check-in details, and other important stay information.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b7912bx

Salt Block - The Rustic 1 | Cozy 2BR in Bandera Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this stay, perfect spot if you're going to the 11th St Cowboy Bar for a show.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite place in banderaPerfect for a couple or friends Super location Clean and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay beautiful property

Love this property would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great host, great location. Second stay at the property. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and Comfy

Family of 4 stayed the weekend in Bandera. Easy communication with the managers and convenient location. Check-in and out was a breeze. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations at The Rustic were top notch! clean, very well laid out. Had literally everything we needed for our stay and a walk away from resturants, dance hall, coffee, retain. Including rooster wake up call! Super conveniently located near Bandera for anyone who runs Tejas hosted Ultra events out there. Highly recommend! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024