“For Western Fun”

Twin Elm Guest Ranch

Cabins, the Bunkhouse and RV sites on the Medina River in Bandera, Texas, the Cowboy Capital of the World.

Front desk closed today (Saturday)

Cabins, rooms & RV sites49 cabins, rooms and sites, all bookable online
Medina River accessCypress-lined river frontage on the ranch
Lodge hall & rodeo arenaRoom for groups, reunions and events

Lodging

Pick a cabin, a bunk or a site.

Check live availability and reserve online in a couple of minutes. Every “Check dates” button opens the ranch’s own booking calendar.

The stone ranch house under the big twin elm, with a carved “Hi, I'm the Twin Elm” sign on the trunk — The ranch house and the twin elm

Cabins under big live oaks, with a cedar rail fence, a grill and a picnic table out front — Cabins under the oaks

A cabin interior with a king bed, wood-paneled walls, a dresser with a TV and a coffee corner — Cabin interior

The Honeymoon Corral: a log king bed with a turquoise Texas-star quilt, wood-paneled walls and a coffee shelf — Honeymoon Corral

A Bunkhouse room with a wooden bunk bed in boot-print quilts, a writing desk and a star rug — Bunkhouse bunk room

A Travel Lodge bedroom with two beds in cowboy-print quilts, wood walls and a bedside lamp — Travel Lodge room

The screened porch outside room 6: a wooden rocker, the Stompeders sign beside the open door and the ranch beyond the screen — Stompeders’ screened porch

The Pioneer House, a long white building with a tin roof and a covered porch under big live oaks, its sign on the cedar rail fence out front — Pioneer House

2E Cabin

From $130 / night

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Honeymoon Cabin

From $130 / night

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The Bunkhouse (Four cabins)

From $95 / night

John Wayne
Miss Kitty
Tom Mix
Matt Dillon

The bunkhouse - The John Wayne (BH1) cabin sleeps six people with one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds; Miss Kitty (BH2) sleeps four people with a king size bed and one set of bunk beds; Tom Mix (BH3) sleeps 6 with a king size bed and two sets of bunk beds; and Matt Dillon (BH4)has two queen beds and a set of bunk beds. Each room decorated to their name! Each cabin has a private bathroom.

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RV Park

Full RV sites on the ranch, with the river, the lodge hall and the rodeo arena a short walk away.

Also on the ranch: Stirrup Lodge and Pioneer House.

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The River

The Medina River runs right through your stay.

Bald cypress, clear Hill Country water and a gravel bar to sit on. Guests have river access on the ranch, a short walk from the cabins and RV sites.

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The Medina River sliding over limestone between cypress roots

Afternoon light on the cypress trees along the river

The root flare of a large bald cypress at the water's edge

A rope swing hanging from a bald cypress over clear green Medina River water

The Pool

A swim between river days.

An outdoor pool on the ranch lawn, with shade, porch chairs and the Texas-flag stage across the grass. Pool hours are posted poolside; no lifeguard on duty.

The porch by the pool: a clock, a Twin Elm pool-hours sign and two blue chairs against a weathered white wall — Poolside porch

The 2E brand, on the pool floor

The Twin Elm pool on a sunny day, with the Texas-flag stage and live oaks behind it

Horseback Riding

Guided horse rides

Guided horse rides are offered through “Outlaw Outfitters.” Please call (830) 688-2933 to set up your reservation. Please make reservations in advance. You are also welcome to bring your own horses to ride the trails; we do have boarding pens.