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Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River

Riverside holiday home with sauna and Hot tub

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Lights At Night
Walkway To The River
Firepit At Night
Reflections Of The Trees Over The Floating River Dock
River View From The Patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 22325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gruene Hall
  • Place, Comal River
  • Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Comal Room

1 Queen Bed

Cypress Room

1 Queen Bed

Gruene Room North

1 Queen Bed

Gruene Room South

1 Queen Bed

Guadalupe Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Hill Country Room

1 Queen Bed

Lone Star Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Pecan Room

1 Queen Bed

Riverview Room

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common Area

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cypress Room

Toilet · Shower only

Gruene Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guadalupe Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry Room

Toilet

Lone Star Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Pecan Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River

The Gruene River Haven sleeps 22 and is a fantastic location to experience all that the New Braunfels and Gruene area have to offer. Situated directly on the Guadalupe River with 150 feet of river frontage it is the perfect location for family reunions, corporate events, small intimate weddings or any group gathering. Along the riverfront there are huge ancient cypress trees towering over a private floating river dock perfect for toobing, kayaking, or fishing. The grounds consist of covered and shaded patios surrounded by large pecan and oak trees, a large fire pit area and a lush green lawn leading down to the river. On the patio there is a 55" large screen outdoor smart TV, bluetooth enabled sound bar, propane fired BBQ grill, charcoal/wood smoker, propane fired fire table, hot weather outdoor fan and a cold weather propane fired patio heater. Also, there is a 12 foot long outdoor cedar plank "Star Bar" perfect for summer time toober people watching. Toobs and kayaks are available for guest use. There is a Saluspa Hot Tub on an outdoor deck available with a $20 preparation fee. The house is a cozy setting with virtually every room in the house having an amazing view of the Guadalupe River. 9 bedrooms give everyone the privacy they need while still sleeping 22 comfortably. There are smart TVs in every bedroom, living room and patio with cable. There is a dining room and breakfast dining area perfect for large holiday meals. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, utensils and cooking essentials. There is a high chair and pack n play available.

Pets are generally not allowed but exceptions can be made for one maybe two pets under 50 lbs. You must request owner permission, sign a pet waiver and pay $50/day per pet fee/deposit before arrival.

There is a vacation rental RV on a secluded part of the property at the top of a hill away from the main house which we rent separately and may have guests staying in it during your stay.

The RV mentioned above can be made available to rent in addition to the main house for larger groups. With the RV rented in addition to the main house there is sleeping space for 26 and room to park 15 vehicles. Please contact us for details.

It is possible that during daylight hours only we will need to launch toobers and kayakers from the river dock during your stay. These will be guests staying at our other properties.

Comal County WORD Permit #L1494

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Fees for events over 25 people. Contact owners.
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only
No more than 25 people and 8-10 vehicles are permitted on the property without prior permission from the owner. Please see attached rental agreement.
Pets are generally not allowed but exceptions can be made by requesting owner permission, signing a pet waiver before arrival and paying $50/day/pet
Swim at your own risk. Tenant acknowledges there is no lifeguard on duty at the river. If wanted hot tub prep fee $20.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Fees for events over 25 people. Contact owners.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Braunfels

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Gruene, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Gruene Hall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Comal River - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Landa Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 23 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallos Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Salad Chick - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River located?

Located in Gruene, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Guadalupe River and Gruene Hall. Comal River and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Lynnae & Jeff Paules

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Transplanted Texans with deep roots. Jeff moved to Beaumont as a child and graduated in 1980 from Lamar University with a Chemical Engineering degree. Eventually working, living and moving between Houston and Dallas several times as well as Atlanta, Georgia. Jeff has 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Lynnae moved to Beaumont in 1981 to start a family and has 4 children and 1 grandchild. Lynnae went on to graduate from Lamar University in 1992 with a degree in nursing. Jeff and Lynnae met in 2001 and started their journey together which has taken them to the far reaches of the globe. They enjoy traveling, skiing, rafting, and hiking. In 2018 they retired to New Braunfels and work full time making their guest's experiences enjoyable.

Why they chose this property

Whenever we traveled we have always preferred to stay at the "mom & pop" places vs the resorts and chain hotels. Each place had its own unique quality and we would enjoy meeting the owners and hearing their stories. Whether it was just the two of us or finding a place large enough to accommodate our large blended family we always enjoyed these places the most. When we would find something we really liked we would begin to dream about one day finding something similar and starting our own "mom & pop" place. Our dream came true when in 2017 when we came across the Gruene River Guest House our first vacation rental property only a mile and half away. We were so successful and enjoyed running the Gruene River Guest House so much we decided that we could take on more. As fate would have it in 2019 Jeff took a wrong turn trying to avoid road construction and came across a "For Sale By Owner" sign. He checked it out and a month later we had our second property the Gruene River Haven. We feel so lucky to find such an amazing property with such a great legacy developed by Maria Halbrook the prior owner and proprietor. We and Maria have become very close friends and we hope to follow her with many years of happy and satisfied renters.

What makes this property unique

The Gruene River Haven is sometimes referred to as a cozy quirky cool spot. The original house was a small A frame bungalow with only a few rooms built in the 1960's. Maria bought it in 1989 and proceeded to turn it into a Bed & Breakfast. She added on to it twice first adding the Lone Star, Gruene, Pecan and Cypress rooms and then the Guadalupe and Comal Rooms in the 1990's. The result is a cozy quirky cool house with amazing views, a fantastic location near Gruene, wonderful access to the Guadalupe River and a perfect spot for river oriented gatherings. What really makes the Gruene River Haven special however is our guests and the memories they make here!

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