• BEDROOMS: 3
  • BEDS: 4
  • BATHROOMS: 2
  • TOTAL GUESTS: 8
  • MINIMUM NIGHTS: 2
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The Roost at Kingfisher Ranch

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You won't find this kind of luxury or homey detail in any hotel room! The Roost at Kingfisher Ranch occupies a sprawling 74-acre ranch and wildlife preserve, and provides country living, hiking, and all-around comfort, making it one of the best guest house vacation rentals in Tarpley. The Roost provides the space and surroundings for the perfect family weekend getaway; it really is a beautiful home-away-from-home setting. It's your cabin in the woods without giving up comfort and value!

Backroads Reservations has the perfect home for your Texas Hill Country family vacation! The Roost at Kingfisher Ranch has been lovingly cared for, and that attention to detail is apparent the minute you arrive. You'll find the best hiking, bird watching, and wildlife viewing available in the Hill Country. Country and city folks will be at home here, because it's close to towns and attractions such as Tarpley, Bandera, Utopia, Medina, and the Hill Country State Natural Area. This property is perfect for family gatherings, and is a kid-friendly space!

Roomy decks adorn the front and back of the Roost, complete with patio furniture, and there's a gazebo out back for even more socializing space. Cook dinner on the provided gas grill, and park your vehicles in the covered carport. Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Tarpley can be tough to find; the yard here is fenced in, making a perfect play space for your four-legged friends. Bountiful trees and a creek add the crowning touches to this property's natural Hill Country beauty (creek flow is seasonal, so please inquire when booking). The spacious grounds offer stargazers awesome skies on clear nights!

Inside, the living area is appointed with comfy furniture and a fireplace, ideal for relaxing. There are three bedrooms; the master and second each have queen-sized beds, and a double in the third. Add to that a queen-sized futon in the living area, and the Roost comfortably sleeps up to eight. The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances, utensils, and a bar-lined island and dining room table, each of which seats four. Two full bathrooms have both tubs and showers, and bed and bath linens are included. Your amenities include central air and heat, TV and DVD player/VCR, Wifi, land line phone, and a washer and dryer. Please keep in mind this is a no-smoking property. All these comforts make the Roost a perfect destination for family vacations in Texas!

**For a last-minute weekend stay, you must request to book by Thursday at 12:00 noon**

The House
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Queen Master
Queen 2nd bedroom
Double 3rd bedroom
Queen futon in living area
Large tub and separate shower in master
Tub and shower 2nd bath
Fireplace in living area
Fully equipped kitchen
Central air and heat

Amenities
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Washer/dryer
Regular coffee maker
New Roku smart TV
New Sony DVD player
WIFI
Telephone
Spring-fed creek behind the house (seasonal, inquire about water levl at time of booking)
Wonderful bird watching
Hiking
Gas Grill
Front and back deck
Covered parking area
Large fenced yard
Large dog crate available. Please inquire at time of booking

Rates and Details
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The nightly rate is for 2 guests
Children under 2 stay free
Extra guest fee is $25, per day, after 2 guests
Children welcome
Maximum 8 guests
Cleaning fee is $75
Pets considered
Pet fee is $20 per day, per pet
No smoking on property
No open fires, charcoal burners
No discharging of firearms, fireworks or ATVs allowed
Backroads reserves the right to increase the nightly rate and fees within 5 days of all local event announcements
Event and holiday weekends may be have a three night minimum
Hill Country river and lake water levels vary depending on rain  

Approximate distance to the following sites:
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Frio River: 45 miles
Medina River: 20 miles
Guadalupe River: 40 miles
Lost Maples State Natural Area: 30 miles
Garner State Park: 30 miles
Hill Country State Natural Area: 15 miles

Tarpley
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Some say tiny Tarpley is easy to miss; those folks just don't know what they're missing! The Hill Country surrounds Tarpley, offering some of the most beautiful views in Texas. Check out Mac and Ernie's Roadside Eatery, which has been featured on two shows on the Food Network for their cuisine.

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Amenities

  • Hairdryer
    Hairdryer
  • Internet
    Internet
  • Heating
    Heating
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Living Room
    Living Room
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Air Conditioning
    Air Conditioning
  • Free Parking
    Free Parking
  • Washer
    Cell Coverage
  • Fully-equipped Kitchen
    Fully-equipped Kitchen
  • Satellite TV
    Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi
  • Restaurants
    Restaurants
  • Fridge
    Kitchen
  • Fridge
    Microwave
  • Stove
    Stove
  • Toaster
    Toaster
  • Spices
    Spices
  • Coffee Pot
    Coffee Pot
  • Bird Watching
    Bird Watching
  • Photography
    Photography
  • Scenic Drives
    Scenic Drives
  • Sight Seeing
    Sight Seeing
  • Walking
    Walking
  • Veranda
    Veranda
  • River
    River
  • Waterfront
    Mountain
  • Children Welcome
    Children Welcome
  • Smoking Not Allowed
    Smoking Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible
    Wheelchair Inaccessible
  • Budget
    Family
  • Romantic
    Romantic

What guests are saying...

Ben
August, 2020
We had a wonderful time at Kingfisher ranch. My wife and I went with two dogs for most of the week, and had two friends from Dallas join us for the weekend. The location was exactly what we wanted - secluded, away from people and highways, with lots of trails to explore, memorable picnicking spots all over, a scenic (muddy) creek for the dogs to splash around in (and capability to hose them down afterwards), lovely deck area with an excellent grill, fully equipped kitchen for cooking out, and much more. Worth mentioning also that Hill Country State Natural Area is just 20 minutes away and has rugged and dramatic hiking; and there is an access point to the clean, shallow and wade-able Medina at the top of the road to Bandera, which are both extremely convenient from this property. Loved it and already planning our next trip back!
Todd
July, 2020
Watching the hummingbirds and other wildlife each morning while drinking our Morning coffee was peaceful, taking hikes on the trails up the hills and along the creek was wonderful . The location is close to towns for supplies and also river tubing enjoyment. A wonderful get away. Thanks again
Jennifer
July, 2020
This was a really nice place to get away for a few days. Loved watching the birds from the deck, and the view from The Perch was amazing. I brought my telescope for some star gazing and I was NOT disappointed!!
Susan
July, 2020
We needed to get out of town to rest, reset and recharge. This location met all of our needs. There was ample room for our family of four and extremely dog friendly. The dog bowls full of water on arrival were a nice touch! We put our own blankets on the furniture and the provided dog bed in the master to make our pup feel more at home. She loved exploring the area on our morning walks with her and meeting the rabbits and deer in the area. I fell in love with the hummingbirds off the porch and was happy to greet the owner who came by to tend the feeders one afternoon. It was not an intrusion at all, and she understood that our dog’s protective response was not aggressive. Being a getaway during COVID, I was concerned about running out of essentials but that was not the case at all. All new soaps, sponges and plenty of paper products were provided. WiFi was enough for streaming from our Fire Stick and a Zoom meeting and webinar were great on the WiFi. No Verizon cell service is available, mentioned only as an FYI, not a concern. I went there to get away and got what I wanted. Our family played games, watched movies and visited Garner State Park and Hill Country State Natural Area for day hikes. Lost Maples was close as well but we prioritized the parks we’ve never visited. Dinner at Mac and Ernies did not disappoint. We would return again to this delightful property!
Elizabeth T.
July, 2020
The ranch owner Jim welcomed us as we drove in, told us a bit about the ranch, and showed us around. The Roost is cozy with the essentials. Lots of hummingbirds zipped by us throughout the day. The creek was close by, not deep enough for swimming but good enough for wading in. Lots of walking paths to enjoy nature where we saw about 10-15 spotted deer run passed us from 20 feet away! The master bedroom could use a new mattress. We had a wonderful and relaxing time here. Thank you!
Keith
July, 2020
We had a great stay. Lots of wildlife. The owners take pride in this rental. It was very clean and well supplied. There’s a private and very clean swimming hole in the back of the house. It was great having it all to ourselves. Wouldn’t think twice about renting again.
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