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Ranchito | Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A seating arrangement with Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, set on a gravel surface with a view of distant hills.
A stone fireplace with a star compass decoration above it.
A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed with patterned bedding, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A dining area with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Hondo, TX
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Bandera City Park
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Mansfield Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hondo

With a stay at this vacation home in Hondo, you'll be in the mountains, and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Bandera City Park and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club. .This vacation home is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Frontier Times Museum and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle.

What's nearby

  • Longhorn Ranch and Golf Club - 48 min drive - 31.5 miles
  • Medina River - 50 min drive - 32.5 miles
  • Bandera City Park - 50 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Bandera Beach Club Tubes, Kayaks & Shuttle - 51 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Mansfield Park - 56 min drive - 35.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 90 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ranchito | Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views

Texas often conjures images of wide-open spaces with iconic Longhorn cattle roaming freely, a quiet and beautiful space where you're free to enjoy your time in any way you see fit. The Ranchito Cabin just north of Hondo offers all that Texas Hill Country beauty and peace, with comforts and amenities that come together to create a wonderful countryside getaway for your entire family. For those with a taste for city fun, towns like Hondo, Bandera, Pipe Creek, and Lakehills are also close by!



It wouldn't be a real ranch without actual Longhorns, which often visit the guest house. Though the cattle are friendly, we ask that guests keep a respectable distance, and they'll do the same. You can bring a well-behaved pet, but only if you believe they'll act tamely around the Longhorns. If you'd like to explore the property further, there are 40 acres and over two miles of marked hiking trails.



This remote, private and spacious vacation rental sits on a hilltop that gives 30-mile views of the Hill Country in all directions. Savor those views from the shaded patio, gathered around the fire pit, or in the soothing waters of the nine-person hot tub. This location is perfect for viewing colorful sunsets and star-filled night skies! The kids will love the playscape here, and there's also a gas grill for BBQ cookouts. For mutual well-being, a release of liability is required; also, smoking is allowed only outdoors. If you'd like to bring a larger group, please ask us about RV spot and hookup availability!



The cabin is filled with decor and furnishings in warm earth tones to give it a rustic and welcoming look. The three bedrooms have two queen beds, a full bunk bed set, and a trundle bed, which provide warm sleeping space for up to nine. Two full baths — the master has a shower, and the second a shower/tub combo — are both furnished with clean linens, as are all the sleeping spaces. A washer and dryer combo provide cleanup convenience, and a full kitchen with appliances, cookware, serving ware, utensils, and glasses is yours to enjoy, with a dining table that seats six. The living area features a Blu-ray DVD-ready Roku TV (no local channels), plenty of plush furniture, and a toasty fireplace. Central air, heat, and ceiling fans keep the entire cabin to your liking year-round. There's even a dedicated workspace in the second bedroom, with Wi-Fi Internet throughout the cabin!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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: 1,200 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:
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Ranchito | Hilltop Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Scenic Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip was wonderful , the home was very well suited for our stay , nice views from every room
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

We loved it Definitely will try to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Quiet, clean, wide open spaces, and great views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to stay!

A wonderful place for a quiet getaway! I would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Scenic and serene

Lovely hilltop house with views in every direction. A couple beds were a bit too mushy for us middle aged athletes, though the master bedroom bed was fine. The hot tub did not stay at the set temp but we were grateful to have it after our race. It was great to have 2 bathrooms for the four of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

Exactly the peace and quiet we were looking for. Breathtaking views and comfortable accommodations. Looking forward to return visits!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025