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RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath

Family-friendly stay near Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark

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Smart TV, fireplace
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 284400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

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

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About the neighborhood

New Braunfels

On river.Stay at this New Braunfels vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Guadalupe River and 2 miles (3 km) of Gruene Hall. Prince Solms Park and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gruene Hall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Comal River - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Landa Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Texas Tubes - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Festhaus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallos Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hoity Toit Beer Joint - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Buck's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath

This one-of-a-kind vacation destination is perfect for group trips, corporate rentals, family reunions, and large groups of friends traveling together.

RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene is an amazing, newly renovated 4400 square foot home with 6 spacious guest suites - each with En suite bathroom - and a 7th bunk room.  Comfortably sleeps up to 28 people in beds.  The home boasts a total of seven flat screen smart TV's in the living room and all main bedrooms - Internet enabled so you can log in to your Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon prime accounts. You'll enjoy WiFi mesh net with high speed internet connection, water softener and reverse osmosis drinking water. All main bedrooms feature a luxury Posh+Lavish Oeko-Tex Certified mattress, crisp hotel linens and towels, and complete hotel bath amenities. The Twin XL bunk beds feature Oeko-Tex certified cooling memory foam mattresses.  The Coddle me Queen convertible sofa beds are not your ordinary sofa bed.  They convert to a 80”L x 60”W sleep surface and feature sinuous springs and pocket coil mattress technology.

Enter through a gated courtyard to the front door. A beautiful flagstone patio with several shaded conversation areas can be found here.

Enter the front door into the expansive Great room with wood plank ceiling and river rock gas fireplace has 9 sets of French doors that open to courtyard and back patio to capture the outdoor breeze and enjoy views of the river. Large gourmet kitchen has unique island with prep sink & offers seating for 6. Kitchen is equipped with 2 column refrigerators and a column freezer, six-burner gas cooktop and oven, 2 dishwashers, full kitchen sink, prep sink, microwave, ice maker and coffee bar. Just outside the kitchen, you'll find our outdoor kitchen area with two gas grills. Enjoy outdoor dining overlooking the pool and river.

Sliding double doors off the Kitchen open to the Dining / Conference room with four French doors to the side yard & pool Four large dining / conference tables easily accommodate your large group for dinner or a meeting with seating for 28. A built in desk and large flat screen TV are available to facilitate your meeting or conference. Large Laundry / Utility room with two sets of washers/dryers are available to guests.

The vaulted great room has a beautiful stone faced gas fireplace and panoramic views of the property and the river.  A 75" UHD TV sits above the mantle. Two large leather sectionals along with multiple accent chairs allow seating for everyone in your group. Enjoy a game of poker or Texas Hold’em at the large round game table or play a game of chess or checkers in the deconstructed leather game chairs

The Master Suite can be found in the wing off the Great room and has bay window sitting area with amazing views of property & river and 14 foot ceiling. A king size canopy bed and Luxury Coddle me sofa that converts to full size Queen bed can accommodate 4 guests. The master boasts a private En suite bathroom with walk-in shower and dual sinks.

The 2nd bedroom is also in this wing off the Great room. Here you'll find a King bed and luxury Coddle me sofa that converts to full size Queen bed can accommodate 4 guests. This bedroom also has a full En suite bathroom with walk-in corner shower.

The 3rd bedroom - known as the Casita bedroom - is privately accessed from the front courtyard. This bedroom has a king size bed and an alcove with Twin bunk bed and full En suite bathroom with walk-in shower.

Bedrooms 4, 5, and 6 can be found off of the rear hallway that leads to the infinity edge pool. Each of these rooms have king size bed and Luxury Coddle me sofa that converts to full size Queen bed can accommodate 4 guests.  Bedroom 4 has an En  suite full bathroom with tub/shower while bedrooms 5 and 6 have full En suite bathrooms with walk-in shower.

The Bunk room 7 has two custom built Twin XL bunkbeds.  These bunkbeds have extra headroom to easily accommodate adult guests.  The bunk room has access to the hall powder bath or the PoolHaus full bathroom with skylights and walk-in shower.

In the side yard you'll enjoy an In-ground **heated pool with spa and spacious flagstone veranda for outdoor dining. A full bathroom with walk-in shower can be found in the PoolHaus.  Outdoor seating and sun loungers surround the pool.

In the lower yard at the river's edge, you'll find comfortable seating and a large wood burning fire-pit - take your coolers and towels and enjoy a dip in the river. Look out over the River from the top of the massive stone retaining wall. River access steps take you directly to the water's edge - swim, fish, kayak, paddle board, or tube directly off the back of the property.

There is paved parking available on the property for 10 to 14 cars depending upon their size and the parking configuration.

Special Events Allowed - Perfect for family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding parties / receptions, corporate retreats, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, Christmas parties, and company picnics or gatherings.  Special events must be approved in advance - Contact us for information and pricing.

Bring your events to life at The RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene!  Our beautiful riverside villa is designed to host a variety of events from corporate retreats to family reunions. Included in your rental is a luxury **heated pool and hot tub, numerous spaces for socializing and entertaining outdoors, outdoor kitchen and direct and easy private access to the Guadalupe River from the park like back yard.  Want your event catered? We can recommend private chefs, local restaurants, and mobile bartenders who will design a custom meal and drink menu for your event.

**Pool heating is additional cost of $150 plus tax per stay that must be prepaid before your arrival.  Pool heating is not possible if the outside temperature is below 50 degrees as the pool is heated using a heat pump.  The hot tub is still available as it utilizes a gas heater.   The pool will be re-plastered starting September 22nd though mid November 2025 and so will be unavailable for guest use during this time.

**Events will require notice prior to arrival and a separate event agreement.  Events will be charged separately from the nightly rental rate.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR23-0317

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Frequently asked questions

How close is RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.3 mi (37-min drive) away from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath to downtown New Braunfels?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from New Braunfels.

Reviews

RiverHaus Retreat at Gruene | 7 Bed, 7.5 Bath Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an amazing property! We’ll definitely rent it again. The house was perfect for our large family, great location and loved the yard. Plenty of room for games and trees for shade.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker N., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful property! Very clean, comfortable beds, and enough space for the extended family in town for a wedding. The pool was amazing in August Texas heat! Hosts were very helpful. Will stay here again if back in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the 2nd year in a row to book this AMAZING house! It is perfect for large groups of all ages! The layout is perfect and they have everything you need in the kitchen to cook for a crowd! 2 Refrigerators and double washer and dryer were bonuses! I HIGHLY recommend this house! I have stayed at a ton of houses over the years and this is, hands down, THE BEST ONE YET!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful and spacious for our very large family (19). We had a wonderful time. Anytime we had a question or problem, they responded quickly. Our only issue was the lack of pots and pans to cook for that many people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in New Braunfels, right on the Guadalupe River and minutes from Gruene. The house was perfect for all my family which included 9 adults & 7 children. Except for the bunkroom, the bedrooms were all very roomy with their own bathrooms. That was a huge plus! And the bunkroom was what it is meant to be, and room for the kids to call their own! We enjoyed the pool and floating in the river every day. The property had so much outdoor space we could all enjoy being wherever we wanted to be without feeling crowded. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was awesome, and we had a blast! The house has river access and is in a great spot near Greune. We got all our questions answered right away. Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

This place was perfect. The property managers were so responsive for any needs. 10/10 recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Check in was easy. Communication went very well the entire time. Beautiful property with everything we needed available to us for a fun weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful property - well maintained and supplied - we will be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful. Looks just like the pictures on line. We did a family vacation with 13. We enjoyed the pool , the river , we did s’mores on the fire pit. The house was very well stocked. Had very good communication with the rent company. We would definitely rent the house again.
The living room.
Back porch , pool
Fenced in back yard
Backyard looking at master suite
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, perfect for our family of adult children with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawntel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a total of 20 adults , babies , kids and teens and each one was comfortable and happy. Our stay was for 5 nights and we loved the beautiful setting and the outdoor pool and hot tub area. It is close to everything we were interested in doing but we were also good with being at the house. Everything is very accessible and our family loved it. Thank you for the attention to detail and helping make this a very memorable family vacation ! The Peterson’s
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kirk Ellender

Truly a stunning home and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House on the River

This house is fantastic! It is huge and spaced out nicely where everyone has their own privacy. It has everything you need for a big crowd including a big dining room with lots of tables and chairs, double kitchen sinks, double refrigerators and even double washers and dryers. The pool and hot tub were so fun and there’s plenty of seating outside to enjoy lounging around or enjoying dinner on the patio. The river was nice to sit at and fish late in the evening. My family really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

River Trip with Friends

Had a great time staying at RiverHaus Retreat. The home is beautiful and plenty of space. Was perfect for the 5 families that came with kids. Having the ensuite for each bedroom was awesome! The hosts were very easy to contact if we needed anything. Would love to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect in every way. We had 6 couples, and found the home spacious to accommodate all of us comfortably. Having 2 refrigerators and 2 dishwashers, along with an icemaker was very convenient. Highly recommend the location. It is on the river and a short drive to Gruene and downtown New Braunfels. We were able to do a nice float right from the house that ended at Cypress Bend Park, where we left two vehicles so we could return home. The pool and fire pit were awesome too. We plan to book this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home inside and out. Plenty of space and seating. Very very clean home, lots of attention to details.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful all the way around!

Perfect location, amenities, cleanliness! Excellent property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

We had 3 generations staying at this gorgeous property. The bedrooms gave everyone their own space, but the house was open so we could also be together. The outside area’s had plenty of seating along with 2 grills and the heated pool kept everyone entertained during the down times. We will definitely be staying at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a relaxing weekend away!

I booked this property for my 40th birthday - the goal was to have a relaxing weekend with friends cooking, hanging by the pool, and playing games. This property was PERFECT for our stay. The home was clean and very well stocked. While many properties can hold a large group, the spacing of the home allowed privacy and the common areas had more than enough seating for our group of 13. Adding the heated pool option was perfect for the weather and instructions for the hot tub were easy to follow. The fact that there are 2 refrigerators, dishwashers, and washer/dryers made storing groceries and keeping things clean easy. Loved the long dining tables for our Saturday night meal and we were so close to everything we needed. The management team was so quick to respond to any questions and provided amazing service before, during, and after our stay. Highly recommend for families, groups of friends and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and relaxing retreat for large groups

This home was perfect for our family reunion of 20 people, ranging from a baby to elderly grandparents. Has a very private feel, even though it is close to stores and the highway. Large indoor living space, open kitchen with enough space for us to work on meals together. We loved the large dining room with enough tables and seats for the entire group to eat together. The kitchen is well-stocked. Two sinks and two dishwashers make for easier prep and clean up. Amazing amount of refrigerator and freezer space.All bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms except for the bunk house, but it has easy access to half bath in the hallway or the full bathroom in the PoolHaus. Comfortable beds, spacious bunks. Plenty of storage spaces in cabinets and drawers. Comfortable bedding with plenty of extra blankets.Spacious laundry room with two seats of W&D.Heated pool for additional fee was well-worth it. Plenty of pool towels. Plenty of outdoor seating as well as a large, fenced-in grassy area in the yard for playing outside. We were able to play baseball and football on the large, grassy riverbank below.The management company was responsive and helpful. Offered quick responses. One time when an on-site visit was required, sent maintenance promptly. Maintenance worked quickly and professionally.We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ursula r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent House!

We booked this house for our family Christmas and it was perfection! We have rented several houses over the years and this was by far the best, biggest, most stocked and comfortable for a large group we have ever stayed at! We had 15 people in our group ranging from 2-72!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect small wedding venue

The property was amazing with incredible views. It was the perfect place for me and my wife to get married at. It was large enough for all of our family to stay at and prepare for the wedding which was at the level grassy area with the river behind us. The house is definitely set up for large groups. We look forward to staying there again, but next time will be to float the river with family. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The pictures and descriptions don’t do this place justice. The home is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need for an amazing stay. We were a party of 19 and never felt crowded. We can’t wait to rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024