Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River - Gruene

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Reflections Of The Trees Over The Floating River Dock

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Location
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9 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 25325 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

New Braunfels, TX

Gruene Hall3 min drive
Comal River6 min drive
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark7 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

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 - On The Guadalupe 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 w/cable, 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. 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.

Comal County WORD Permit #L1494

Property manager

Lynnae & Jeff Paules

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Welcome to The River Haven where we've got room for the whole family.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Fees for events over 25 people. Contact owners.

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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 there are fees: golf cart $50/day, hot tub prep $20.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Schlitterbahn East and Texas Tubes 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 - 3 min drive
Comal River - 6 min drive
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 7 min drive
Landa Park - 7 min drive
Texas Tubes - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

In-N-Out Burger - 7 min drive
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
Wings and Rings - 6 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive
MOD Pizza - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

29 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for multiple families

Loved the location, the property was perfect for us. The outdoor patio was our favorite space in the evenings with the fire pits and the patio lights. Made for great conversations and laughs!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60/40 Celebration

We gathered 14 girl family members to celebrate a sister turning 60 and a daughter turning 40. The Gruene River Haven was the perfect place for this celebration. I can’t say enough about Lynnae and Jeff. They responded immediately to any of my questions prior to our arrival. Their communications were outstanding. I am so thankful that they met us at the house to show us around and aquaint us with the property. The house has ample gathering spots for conversations and fellowship. The kitchen was fully outfitted with dishes enough for all. Linens from beds to towels were lovely. We had a wonderful time and will be talking about it for months to come. Thank you !

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

23 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Owners

Family stayed for wedding which was in Gruene. Look at pictures carefully! House is really not suited for elderly people due to steep stairs, uneven floors, and most bathrooms had shower/tub combo which is hard to get into. Good views from many rooms, well stocked kitchen, 2 refrigerators (but one in kitchen had many cracked shelves), and outdoor space was very nice!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

3 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Christmas

Our extended family of 15 adults celebrated an early Christmas and were floored at the beautiful view and outdoor space at this property. Although the kitchen is very small, we took turns cooking and there was tons of space to eat, play games, watch TV, and just enjoy spending time together. The view of the river is amazing! Were visited by deer each morning and evening as we hung out on the patio and deck. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms that allowed us to spread out. Very short commute to downtown Gruene for shopping.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the river, close to Gruene

We had a group of 15 people for the Wurstfest nearby in New Braunfels. The house had enough bedrooms to accommodate all the couples privately. Kitchen was well stocked, but a little tight. There were also several living areas which allowed us to break into groups. The outside was great, with plenty of covered area which was appreciated due to the rain. The gas heaters were also appreciated. Parking was OK, we got 7 full sized vehicles. Lots of deer roaming the neighborhood, so be careful driving.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lynnae & Jeff Paules

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, 4 grandchildren and 3 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!