Ranch style home located in New Braunfels, Texas, across the street from Lake Dunlap, perfect for fishing and tubing!
The Space:
Home Layout – 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath – Sleeps 10 / 3 night minimum required.
Master Bedroom: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Full + Twin (bunk)
Bedroom 3: Full + Twin (bunk)
Living Room: Sofa sleeper
Sitting Room: Sofa sleeper
Pet Policy: Up to 2 dogs, $25 per dog per day
Age Requirement: Must be 25+ to rent
Renter’s ID and credit card required at check-in or via email
Electronic rental agreement must be signed prior to check-in
Property Overview
This charming and spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers extensive amenities with easy access to Lake Dunlap and a shared dock directly across the street. Bring your fishing poles—it's a perfect spot to fish, unwind with a glass of wine, or enjoy your morning coffee waterside.
The home is conveniently located just 5 miles from downtown New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn, and the Comal River!
Water Access & Boat Information
Boat launch available 1.5 miles away at Schumann’s Beach for a $10 launch fee
Free boat launch under I-35
Boat lift/slip is not included
Interior Features
Main Living Area:
A spacious living room with a sofa sleeper, loveseat, comfy chair, nook seating, free Wi-Fi, and a Smart TV (no cable).
Kitchen & Dining:
A fully equipped kitchen with essential amenities and a dining table with seating for four.
Second Living Area:
Includes a sofa sleeper and Smart TV—great extra space for groups.
Guest Bedrooms:
Both guest rooms feature twin over full bunk beds. The guest bathroom is conveniently located off the kitchen and accessible to both rooms.
Master Suite:
A large master bedroom with a queen bed, en-suite bath, and washer/dryer.
Outdoor Features
Rustic covered deck with seating and propane grill
Large backyard — perfect for volleyball, yard games, or playing catch
Fire pit for nighttime stargazing (firewood not provided)
Garage access with extra lounging space and a full-size refrigerator/freezer
Shaded parking, asphalt driveway, and a path to the lake
Back yard is not fenced
Rules & Requirements
No smoking
No parties
No campers or RVs
Host must be 25+ and staying at the property
Maximum occupancy: 10 guests (strictly enforced)
No daytime visitors
Parking for up to 4 vehicles
Outdoor areas are monitored by security cameras per city/county regulations
Includes accidental damage protection up to $1,500
Winter Monthly Rentals
If interested in winter monthly rentals, please contact New Braunfels Escapes for pricing outside of January and February.
January & February rate: $3,000 per month
Additional pet fee: $100 per dog per month (max 2 dogs)
Although every effort has been made by New Braunfels Escapes to ensure the accuracy of this information, it is not guaranteed and is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, changes in house contents/features, or withdrawal without notice. A starter pack of amenities is provided. No perishables (including salt and pepper) are included.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
New Braunfels
Lake Dunlap, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels, is home to this holiday home. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Schlitterbahn East are also worth visiting.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Gruene Hall - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
San Marcos Station - 24 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Circle K - 9 min drive
El Tejano Mexican Restaurant #2 - 10 min drive
Whataburger - 12 min drive
Olive Garden - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is LD 728 Zipp Away pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at LD 728 Zipp Away?
As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LD 728 Zipp Away on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at LD 728 Zipp Away?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LD 728 Zipp Away?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is LD 728 Zipp Away located?
Located in Lake Dunlap, this holiday home is steps away from Guadalupe River and Lake Dunlap. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Comal River are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was very clean and spacious for my family trip of 10. Great location within minutes of everything.
Jamie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host for you again soon!
Thanks, NBE.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
28 July 2025
Lake Dunlap Rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Verify satisfied with the rental. The host was great! A 5 all around!
Michelle L.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Michelle, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you were completely satisfied with the rental and that your experience with our team was a 5 all around. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again soon! Thanks, NBE
We came down with 6 adults for college graduation weekend. This place gave us the space we needed and the ability to bring our dog along. This place was perfect for what we needed. Lots space, nice covered patio.
Timo L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2023
Hello Timo! Thank you for the awesome 5 star review! We hope to host you in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Justin N.
20 July 2022
Weekend Getaway
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a very nice house and nice neighborhood. We had and awesome time and loved the house. It was clean and we had no complaints.
Justin N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host for you again in the future.
Thanks, NBE.
Rental was wonderful, very clean and lots of room. Lots of things to do in town.
No dishwasher just FY.
Kimmie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at this fabulous property! We hope to host for you again in the future!
Thanks, NBE.
The home was able to accommodate our party of ten. Then living room areas are separated by the kitchen which allowed for privacy. The house is furnished with plenty of utensils and cookware but you will need to bring your own seasonings. Overall, the location was centrally located and the house met our basic needs.
Julie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Julie, thank you so much for the great 5 star review! We are so glad you and your guests enjoyed your stay at this beautiful property! We hope to host you again in the future! Thanks, NBE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven r.
30 June 2023
Great house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very comfortable house. Second time we've stayed here. I wouldn't change a thing. We hope to use the same house next year
Steven r.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Steven,
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy to have hosted you and your guests here again! And we hope to host you again in the future!
Thanks, NBE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Roy C.
3 July 2023
Nice house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We all really enjoyed the house was spacious enough for us all....close to town which was nice for going out to eat was very clean and peaceful would def stay there again....only if the lake was like it used to be so the water access was a little better.10/10 recommend
Roy C.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! I'm so glad you enjoyed this beautiful home! We are definitely looking forward to them fixing the dam so the lake can fill back up! We hope to host you again soon!
Thanks,
NBE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gabrielle R.
7 Dec 2023
Great layout and location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved the home. Floors and surfaces were dirty but purchased cleaning supplies at HEB spent about an hour cleaning and it was perfect. Not a big deal. Great location.
Gabrielle R.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
Hello Gabrielle! We apologize if the cleaning prior to your arrival was subpar. If you had contacted us when you arrived we would have been more than happy to send the cleaners back. We hope you will give us another chance in the future!
Thanks NBE
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Wendy J.
21 June 2025
Clean house with updated bathrooms
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were there for the comal and Guad. rivers. We didn’t expect river access so being across the street was not a deal breaker for us. If you have jet skis or a small boat, the dock access that comes with the house will suffice. It’s a nice quiet neighborhood. The home was very clean and well organized. I’ve stayed in rentals not near this prepared for guests and not near as clean. The owners were easily accessible by email and responded within minutes. I didn’t really need anything but had a question about trash pickup. Overall, nice home for our needs.
Wendy J.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Hello Wendy! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and share your feedback. It is clearly stated in the listing that water access for this home is across the street. Apologies that you missed that! We are happy to her that you enjoyed the home and had a great time. - Thanks NBE
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
chris k.
8 July 2022
4 Nights Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I will say that the pictures are a bit deceiving the water front is not in your backyard it's actually across the street. The master bedroom bed is very hard, the grill was a bit dirty,no sugar for our coffee, lastly I would say the dining room chairs were also very old and uncomfortable. Other than that the place was fine for the family of 5 and a small dog.
chris k.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Thank you for the feedback! I'm so sorry you did not have a 5 star stay. I apologize for any miscommunication, but it is stated in the listing that the river access is across the street, and in a couple of different emails that we do not provide anything perishable in the unit, including salt/pepper, etc. We hope you'll give us a second chance in the future! We do manage over 130 properties in the area and would be happy to help you find the perfect one!
Thanks,
NBE
Verified
4/10 Poor
Anand Babu A.
15 Apr 2021
Disliked: Communication, location
Not enough bedroom and lot of pet hair
I have been to New Braunfels several times and stayed in various properties. First the property backside is not facing the River side. Posted Pictures are misleading. There is no fence and pets can run outside. Bedrooms are so small and mattress quality not great. No dishwasher and lot of pet hairs all over the place.
Anand Babu A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2021
Hello, I'm so sorry that you were not satisfied with your stay. It is very clearly stated in the listing that the river access is across the street, and that you must walk across the street to get to the river access. I apologize if you did not see this prior to your arrival. If you had given us a call during your stay, we would have been more than happy to send out the cleaning crew if something was not up to par. We also do not advertise this home as having a dishwasher. Again I'm sorry you were not happy with your stay as we strive to give all of our guests a 5 star stay.
Thanks,
NBE
First, I would like to say that overall our experience was pretty favorable.
The top items:
-90% of the house was a comfortable temperature.
-spacious area for games with fam
-guest rooms served well
-backyard was spacious as well
-grill worked
-had river access
Opportunities
-master bedroom and bathroom were not ventilated well (couldn’t use until corrected)
-took two days of back/forth to get action out of management (did supply an AC unit on third day)
-floors had not been mopped in a while (horribly dirty feet)
-hope you are not the one left to sleep on the sofas
Matthew A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Hi Matt, thank you for taking time to review your stay. I am so sorry we have managed this home for over 5 years and never had any complaints about the temp in the master bedroom. We did send an ac tech and the next day we installed an window unit in the master. This has been the hottest summer on record with triple digit heat. We do use a professional cleaning service to clean our properties and inspect the property prior to arrival. We will speak to the cleaners about this immediately. We hope you will give us another chance in the future as we strive to provide a 5 star experience.
Thanks
NBE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carissa B.
21 June 2020
728 Zipp Away LD
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Quaint little neighborhood in New Braunfels. The home is located across the street from the Comal River, however, after seeing signs DANGER ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK and a speed boat going by at accelerated speeds we decided that the river running behind the houses across the street was more of a docking area for boats rather than tubing recreation. We had a blast going to the Comal river, Shopping at the Gruene, swimming at Landa Park and on the way out we went to the Natural bridge caverns where they so generously kept our dogs in my kennels in a shaded area in the back. I might suggest a sign and roll of bags in the back yard to clean up after your pets because there was pet excrement left behind by the previous renters. I always carry pet pick up bags on my leashes so I didn't need any bags. The only other suggestion I may have is it might be nice to have a dishwasher installed soon to sanitize dishes properly.
Carissa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2020
We are so glad you had such a great time experiencing all that New Braunfels has to offer! We appreciate the feedback with the trash bags for pets and the dishwasher. We hope to see you again on your next vacation in New Braunfels! Thanks! NBE
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Chevelle H.
21 July 2021
Nice but 10 people is a stretch
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home is beautiful and completely updated, though the layout is a little odd. While they have sleeping for 10, make sure you take into consideration 1 full size bunks are for 2 people each. We knew this and brought blow up mattresses so that only 1 adult would be on each full size bunk. Kitchen was large and workable. Bathrooms were nice, master was unbelievable!! My biggest complaint...there is not seating for 10 people in 1 room of the house (we all wanted to be together to watch movies). The living room has couch that can seat 3 (it was the size of a loveseat) with a lazyboy and a small card table with two chairs (not meant for lounging).Dining area had 4 chairs. Then a weird second living area with only 2 comfy chairs. Not ONE place inside where we could all sit together. They would do so much better with a large sectional in main room and small sectional in the small living area. We all tried to sit outside but there was a yellow jacket problem. We found 3 different nests. They came out 2 different days to spray. Wasn't until the morning we left we could actually go out there.This house is beautiful and works 4-6 people but NO WAY for more than that.
Chevelle H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2021
Thank you for the feedback. I'm sorry that you did not have a 5 star stay! We appreciate hearing how the home can be improved. We do manage more than 100 properties in the area. Please give us a call next time you come into town and we can help you fix the perfect property!
Thanks,
NBE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ROSALINDA H.
29 Nov 2021
Thanksgiving Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a wonderful place to stay with plenty of space for a family of 7 to have a Thanksgiving feast! It had 2 wonderful living areas and a spacious kitchen. This was close to the outlet shops, San Antonio and Austin. It was a quite and peaceful neighborhood and close to the water.
ROSALINDA H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2021
Hello Rosalinda! Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the holiday in this beautiful home! We look forward to hosting you in the future!
Thanks NBE
Master bedroom bed is so hard we ended up sleeping on the pull out couch bed. Weirdly it was more comfortable then the actual bed. Trash can in garage still has trash in it from past visitors with diapers in it. (We had no babies). Also trash on dock is completely full. We really couldn’t get into the water because the visitors directly across the street had the access blocked with all their water toys. But all in all we had a great visit. Only real complaint we had was there wasn’t enough seating in the main living room for 7 of us to sit and visit.
michelle m.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm sorry you did not have a 5 star stay! We appreciate hearing ways we can improve. We hope to host you again in the future!
Thanks,
NBE
Beautiful home with easy access to the River. Owner even had kayaks and inner tubes for our use. Kayaks were a huge hit with the kids and grandkids. Home has every amenity you will need. Close to restaurants, grocery stores, and other activities.
Cathrine W.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thank you for the great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at this wonderful property! Come see us again soon!
Thanks,
NBE
Great house! Great back yard! Would love to return once the dam is rebuilt so we can experience all of it.
Carli A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2021
Thank you for the great feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again soon!
Thanks,
NBE
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sophia C.
22 May 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was okay..
I would have cancelled if I could have. I just don’t think this property should have been worth so much for a 3 night stay. I swept the floor and found a lot of white dog hair. I don’t see what the maids clean, you pretty much clean the place yourself all they have to do is wash everything. They don’t have a dishwasher so be prepared for that. I agree with the post before me that the rooms just weren’t big enough for sleeping 10 people and we had less people than that! The walk across to the river isn’t so bad. If you have children though you might want to accompany them as people drive like it’s a freaking highway on that street! It wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t great either wouldn’t stay here again.
Sophia C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2021
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you did not have a Five-star experience as we strive to provide for our guests. We use a professional cleaning company and have the property inspected prior to arrival. We will definitely be reaching out to the cleaners, we would have been happy to send back to freshen up the property for you if you had notified us upon your arrival. We manage over 100 properties, we hope that you will give us a second chance in the future.
Thanks, NBE.
Overall we had a wonderful time. Didn't realize the property was so close to other properties from the looks of the pictures you couldn't really tell but once we got there the neighbors all kinda came out and welcomed us in right away. The people across the street by the dock were so sweet and knowledgeable and the man next door was very nice and friendly. We would definitely stay again!
Danielle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2021
Thank you for the great feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and made some new friends! We hope to host you again in the future!
Thanks,
NBE
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MARIANNE W.
10 Nov 2020
great stay for groups
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great stay at Zipp Away. Note that the property is not on the waterfront and you have to cross the street (this was not clear to us from the description). All amenities were there. There was a Keurig machine although when I asked they told me just a drip machine. The waterfront and back yard are really great. Firepit was a great success. Yard is spacious. Recommend!
MARIANNE W.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2022
Thank you for the great feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed this home. We hope to see you again soon!
Thanks,
NBE
The overall location of the property was in a great location. I enjoyed staying at the house and would rent it again on future trips.
Surrun A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2020
Thank you for the feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to hosting you again!
Thanks,
NBE
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kathleen D.
22 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
No thanks
Chose this property due to the proximity to the river, wi-fi access, and ability to sleep ten. While I will say the house is very nice and obviously newly renovated, there is just no way you could possibly comfortably sleep ten people. The master was nice and large, but the subsequent rooms were barely larger than a walk in closet. The other two rooms consisted of a bunk bed/dresser in each. While the bottom bunk was full size, there is no way that two normal sized adults / older children could sleep on the bottom. Counting those rooms as 3 person rooms is extremely misleading. The river access was a joke. To say it was a hazard / accident in the making is putting it mildly. There was no way I would allow my child to risk life and limb attempting to access the river via the treacherous path available. Lastly, one of the reasons for choosing the property was wi-fi access due to my work schedule. That lasted one night for a few hours. So, we packed up and left a day early. Definitely a huge disappointment to my kids that looked forward to the getaway for months.
Kathleen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thank you for the feedback. I am so sorry that this home did not live up to your expectations. We strive to provide a 5 star experience for all of our guests, so we are very sorry about this. We do feel that the pictures on the listing are an accurate representation of the home, bedrooms, and river access. There is one photo that does accurately represent the water level being down much lower from the dock, and is labeled that that is the current water level. All of these pictures were taken at the same time, but we understand that some of them look like the river is high, so we wanted to make sure to clearly show what the water looks like after the dam broke. Unfortunately Wi-Fi outages do sometimes occur that our out of our control. We would have been happy to send out maintenance to take a look at this though while you were here if you had given us a call. We understand this is frustration, and we sincerely apologize. If you would like to give us a call next time you come to New Braunfels, we have over 80 other properties and would be happy to apply a discount on your next stay.
Thanks,
New Braunfels Escapes
We stayed at the property for 6 nights. The house itself was well-kept and the AC worked really well. We were comfortable. Things to note: The house listing says it is wheel chair inaccessible but it does not describe the split level and the steep steps from the living area to the kitchen. My in laws are not in wheel chairs but the steps where a challenge. We figured it out, but I would suggest adding a little more detail to the description. We had a relaxing week and enjoyed the area.
Tina S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Thank you for your feedback! I'm so glad you had a relaxing vacation! I'm so sorry that your in laws had a challenge with the stairs! Thank you for letting us know a way we can improve our listing. We hope to see you again on your next vacation!
Thanks,
New Braunfels Escapes
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