“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 open today, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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

Round hay bales painted in red, white and blue rings along the ranch road

Groups & Events

The lodge hall is built for a crowd.

A TV lounge and a dining area under one roof, with cabins, bunks and RV sites around it. Twin Elm hosts school and youth groups, retreats and family reunions.

Groups & Events details

Rodeo Arena

An arena on FM 470.

Bucking chutes, pens, an announcer stand and a ticket booth, right on the road frontage. Stay on the ranch and walk to the show.

About horses: At this time, Twin Elm Ranch does not offer horseback riding, horse rentals, or guided rides. You’re welcome to bring your own horses; please call the office ahead of your stay to make arrangements.

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