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Hondo Creek | 3BR Cabin with Creek & Fishing Spot

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A wooden staircase leading to a modern house with a covered porch, surrounded by natural vegetation.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a bull skull decoration.
A wooden deck leading to a body of water, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A wooden deck with a bench and a chair overlooking a body of water, surrounded by greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Tarpley, TX
  • Place, Medina River
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mansfield Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Maples State Natural Area
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tarpley

With a stay at this cabin in Tarpley, you'll be on the waterfront, and 29 mi (46.7 km) from Garner State Park and 18.6 mi (30 km) from Tarpley Crossing Park. .This cabin is 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Bandera Sports Complex and 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Mansfield Park.

What's nearby

  • Medina River - 21 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Tarpley Crossing Park - 22 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Mansfield Park - 23 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Bandera City Park - 29 min drive - 26.8 miles
  • Lost Maples State Natural Area - 33 min drive - 33.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mac & Ernies Roadside Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪WCD West - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Steel Horse Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hondo Creek | 3BR Cabin with Creek & Fishing Spot

🌊 Riverfront | 🐾 Pet Friendly | 👥 Sleeps 8 | ⏰ Free Early Check-In (when available) | 📱 Free Hill Country Travel App





Bring your tubes, kayaks, and fishing gear! Hondo Creek Hideaway is a scenic riverside vacation rental, on the banks of a tributary of the Frio River. You'll want to take advantage of your private access; after all, the Hill Country is known for its water-based adventure! The property includes a private dock with seating right on the water, and there's four acres of Hill Country beauty to explore here.



The vacation home has two shaded decks, and both include comfortable outdoor furniture. The smaller deck out front is the perfect place to sip morning coffee and enjoy the Hill Country views, and the larger deck out back overlooks the creek, and has ample room for everyone to gather. Glittering string lights add a fun and magical sparkle to evenings on the back deck, too! In the mood for BBQ? Take advantage of the charcoal grill!



Comfort is key inside Hondo Creek Hideaway, and this bright and airy vacation rental has central air and ceiling fans for just that purpose. For tech and entertainment, there's Wifi service and a smart TV in the comfy living area (you can also bring your own Roku for additional viewing options). The dining area has bar stools and a big dining table that seats eight, and the kitchen has all the appliances, cooking ware, serving ware, and prep space you'll need! Laundry's a snap with a washer and dryer combo, too.



Hondo Creek Hideaway features three comfortable bedrooms: the master suite includes a queen bed, a double-vanity bathroom with both a shower and a garden tub, and a TV for added relaxation. The two additional bedrooms each have full beds, and one of them also includes a TV. These two rooms share a bathroom equipped with both a shower and a tub. For extra sleeping space, the futon in the living area comfortably sleeps two, bringing total accommodations to up to eight guests. Fresh linens are provided for all beds and bathrooms to ensure a comfortable stay.



An important note about the water system at Hondo Creek Hideaway: The safety of our guests is our highest priority! The water here is perfectly safe for bathing and other non-internal usage. For drinking and cooking purposes, a Culligan water dispenser is provided.



Treat your family to one of our most popular riverfront holiday rentals! Contact Backroads Hill Country today and book a dream stay at Hondo Creek Hideaway!



Water pictures taken 8/31/22. Water levels may be different than the pictures. Inquire at time of booking



The Cabin

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Master bedroom furnished with a queen bed, TV, and an attached bathroom featuring a large garden tub and shower.

Bedroom two includes a full bed and a TV.

Bedroom three has a full bed.

Bedrooms two and three share a hallway bathroom with a tub and shower combination.

Living room equipped with seating, entertainment, and a Smart TV

Large futon in the living room accommodating 2 guests

Dining table with a total of eight chairs and a bar with barstools

Fully equipped kitchen containing a dishwasher, oven, stove, refrigerator, microwave, and a regular coffee maker

Central air conditioning and heating

WiFi connectivity

Washer and Dryer facilities

Charcoal grill available



Amenities

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About one mile from the 11th St Cowboy Bar.

Abundant on-site parking is available.

Front deck offering views of the hill country

Large covered back deck with water views, seating, and string lights

Covered parking space

Culligan drinking water provided

Catch and release fishing available

Private dock access

Smart TV in the living room and two TVs in the bedrooms for entertainment.

Provision of all towels and linens

Water levels may differ from the pictures; inquiries welcome at the time of booking

Low cell service; usage of WIFI calling recommended



💵 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 8 total)

- Cleaning fee: $165

- Pet fee: $25/pet/night (3 max)

- Release of liability required before check-in



👉 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 cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. 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 cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 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
3 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 indicated there is no 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 first aid kit
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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Hondo Creek | 3BR Cabin with Creek & Fishing Spot Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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
I'm pretty sure this is the cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed at. Nice and secluded. Great for the family who wants some peace and quiet. The kids had a great time in the water. Now the wife wants to go back with just the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We had a lot of fun on the river and fishing was awesome and the stay was nice very clean very well prepared secluded loved it all
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin for the stay

We enjoyed staying here. This is a really nice cabin with great amenities. We rented this in winter, but I feel like it would be an even better and fun place in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area with great views. Perfect place to unwind, so quiet and peaceful. Great place to swim and fish, though don't tell too many people, I want there to be a vacancy for me next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Texas hill country getaway!

Loved the very private location, amazing water just steps below the cabin that was perfect for swimming (the dogs and me!), and even caught quite a few fish! Already thinking about the next visit here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

JULY 4TH VACATION

Really loved the environment! Great experience! Loved the water right behind the house ! Loved the house groups of friends and me had a great time !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

36th Anniversary

Brought our paddle boards and went up and down Hondo creek fmany times rom the steps of our private dock. Great location to visit Garner for the day. So private and peaceful that we extended our stay two more days.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

This property is a perfect place to get away and enjoy nature. The water was peaceful and a joy for my entire family. We will definitely be back! Thank You!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view off the back porch is AMAZING. Right along the river and across from the property is a rock face, not another home or dock so it's an unobstructed view of nature. Home was clean and uncluttered. Smelled a little musty when we arrived by opening the windows aired it out. Master bedroom mattress wasn't super comfortable but one of the other bedrooms had a more comfortable mattress available.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, peaceful & remote.

We had a great stay overall, cute cabin with all the basic necessities. The location is very remote and private, we unfortunately had some noisy drunk neighbors to contend with during the weekend. I'm glad we brought a doggy dock with us, as the shore line is steep and inaccessible. It worked well for our Lab, but was still too deep for our pug. We found a nice accessible water crossing in Tarpley to take the pups to. Watching thunderstorms roll in on back porch was the highlight of the trip, truly beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024