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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Comal River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Landa Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Braunfels

Downtown stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown vacation home, you'll find Comal River and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark. New Braunfels Convention Center and Prince Solms Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Comal River - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Texas Tubes - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Landa Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gruene Hall - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 21 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krause's Cafe & Biergarten - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Muck And Fuss Craft Beer And Burger Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Naegelin's Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Oyster Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McAdoo's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX

Welcome to Haus on the Rapids!

Come vacation like a local in this beautiful Comal riverfront home that can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests. This 5 bedroom/2 bathroom home has all the luxuries of home with a few extras! Plenty of outdoor seating and shaded multi-level riverfront deck sets this home apart from the rest! Put Haus on the Rapids on your travel wish list today!

Escape to this beautiful getaway on the Comal River. Our spacious and luxurious retreat is perfect for families or groups looking for a relaxing vacation. With stunning views of the river and all the comforts of home, you'll never want to leave!

The master bedroom features a King size bed and a walk-in shower, with a picturesque view of the river and direct access to the deck. Two Queen size bedrooms share a bathroom/tub combo, one of which also has a view of the deck and river. Need more space? There's an additional Queen bedroom off the main house and a Queen size fold out couch in the living room for extra guests.

Guests will enjoy the large, fully stocked kitchen and inviting living room with a large screen HDTV. You can cook up a storm or relax and take in the mesmerizing view of the river. And when it's time to unwind, head out to the shaded deck with plenty of outdoor seating and BBQ grills for a true Texas feast. There's even a covered patio with two picnic tables for more outdoor dining options.

Take advantage of your private access to the crystal clear waters of the Comal River. With stair access right from the deck, you can jump in and cool off anytime you want during your stay! 4 designated parking spots for our guests (covered parking available)

Book your stay at our fabulous Haus on the Rapids and start your ultimate riverfront vacation today!

One of the only residential streets in New Braunfels that offers vacation rental homes on the Comal River 2 blocks from downtown New Braunfels! Our fully equipped home offers a peaceful oasis with spacious outdoor areas, multi-level waterfront decks and BBQ grills to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, our cozy vacation home provides the perfect home away from home. Don't just take our word for it, come see for yourself why our guests keep coming back year after year! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the vibrant culture and endless entertainment of New Braunfels!

2 blocks from downtown New Braunfels shopping, dining and much more! Schlitterbahn is located directly across the Comal River and it's a short 10-minute drive to Gruene, TX

Check-In: 4PM ~ Check-Out: 10AM

::Stay & Play::
Tubes | Golf Cart Rental Add-on Options
*Info given after booking*
We work closely with a 3rd party equipment rental company that provides tubes & golf-carts to guests staying at our Downtown New Braunfels properties for an additional cost. New Braunfels is a very golf-cart-friendly town and the "lokals" favorite mode of transportation! The golf carts and tubes are dropped off at the property prior to your arrival, aired up/gassed up, so all you have to do when you arrive is jump on in! Let us help get your vacation started even sooner!

::Grocery Delivery::
Pre-grocery delivery service is now available! We've teamed with trusted local partner, The Welcome Basket, so our valued guests can now arrive to their vacation home with a well stocked kitchen. Skip the store and settle in faster!

::Airport Shuttle Transportation::
New Braunfels is conveniently located less than1 hour from San Antonio International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. We can arrange for transportation to and from our vacation rentals. Additionally, the New Braunfels National Airport is located less than 7 miles from downtown New Braunfels making it a perfect option for our private travels. Transportation dependent on availability so ample time is greatly appreciated.

::Private Chef & Personal Masseuse::
Let us arrange for even more luxury during your stay with us! Escape the stress of everyday dining and savor a private meal prepared for you in the comfort of your vacation rental during your stay with us. Additionally, our top quality mobile massage therapy provides pain relief, stress management and overall wellness. All of our preferred third party vendors are dependent on availability so ample time for services is greatly appreciated.

::Luggage Dropoff::
Luggage drop-off service provided to our guests for your convenience. Simply let us know and we will take care of storing your bags until our 4PM check-in time. This way, you can explore the city without being weighed down by your belongings.

::Pack 'n Play::
For our guests traveling with little ones, we can arrange for a Pack & Play to be at the property upon your arrival if requested.

::Pet Policy::
Pets are allowed with an additional $250/nonrefundable pet deposit. Pets will not be allowed on the furniture and crates are highly encouraged. Owners are expected to clean up after your pet outside for the consideration of other renters. Additional fees could apply if we find that your pet was allowed on the furniture or beds or if we find it was left unnecessarily messy because of the pet, and/or if we find damage to any part of the home.

Big Chief Vacation Properties is the premiere New Braunfels Vacation Rental Company in New Braunfels, Texas. Locally owned and operated with over 25 years combined property management experience, we strive to make your stay in New Braunfels an amazing experience that will keep you coming back to our properties year after year. Riverfront homes in New Braunfels, Texas and surrounding areas provide the ultimate accommodation spot for any hill country vacation experience. New Braunfels, Texas is centrally located between Austin Bergstrom International Airport as well as San Antonio International Airport. Nearby attractions include Schlitterbahn, “America’s Favorite Waterpark”, Historic Gruene Texas, Gruene Hall “Texas’ Oldest Dancehall”, Landa Park, Landa Park Golf Course, Snake Farm and Zoo, Natural Bridge Caverns. Nearby water attractions include Comal River, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Lake Dunlap, Lake Mcqueeney and so much more! Annual local events include Wurstfest, the Comal County Fair, Texas Hill Country Craft Beer Festival, Hill Country Craft Beer Festival, Gruene Wine & Music Festival, Wein & Saengerfest, Wassailfest and so much more!
- Quite hours begin at 10PM and end at 8AM.
- No jumping or diving from deck(s) or tree(s). WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
-Special events are allowed with a special event fee. (Events include but are not limited to weddings, parties, and family reunions.)
-No pets allowed without a nonrefundable pet fee.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Haus House
Haus w/ Private Comal River Access & Large Outdoor Deck Heart NB
Haus House
Haus w/ Private Comal River Access & Large Outdoor Deck Heart NB
Haus
164193

Frequently asked questions

How close is Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX to downtown New Braunfels?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from New Braunfels.

Reviews

Haus on the Rapids*Comal Riverfront*Accommodates 14*2 blocks to Downtown NBTX Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Been staying at this property for a long time. Always a pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, location is excellent, but it's time to invest in new bedding/mattresses. At this price point, a comfortable bed should be provided. Also, kitchen pots/pans ned a big upgrade.Otherwise, a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie S.

The location was great but the bathrooms were so outdated the shower head was like a sprinkle hard to get hair clean. I don’t think the bathroom has been improved since the 70’s. It was pretty bad. The deck, as well was big but it was dirty and could use a good power wash and cleaning. Spiderwebs and just dingy. Could be so much nicer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heatherton Y.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't wait to go back!

Our family had a great stay at this property. Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

We really enjoyed the house and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving get together

We had a wonderful time!! The outdoor space was fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Haus on the river

Nice place for girls weekend. Didn’t care much for the stairs inside the resident, but everything very nice. We enjoyed sitting on the deck around the fire pit just visiting. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Weekend 2024

Great time! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place on the river!

We had a great time staying here, being on the river was so nice. The huge porch with lots of seating was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location.

Quiet strip of Comal and close to everything. Great property and the deck is to die for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location on the river!

We had an amazing vacation with the family. Group of 13 including lots of little kids and everyone had a blast. Location of the home is unbeatable, river access was perfect. The outdoor setting was perfect. Very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, and the communication with host was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Across from Schlitterbahn

Right in the heart of NB, across from Schlitterbahn. Has everything you need for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house right on the Comal River with direct access

This house is great. Sleeps 14 very comfortably. I will be honest was worried about 2 bathrooms for 14 people but was never an issue. Everyone is on their own time when on the Comal. We had 1 issue, I reached out to the owners who quickly replied. It was taken care of and everyone still enjoyed the night. The breezeway is great for sitting at a table to eat out of the sun when you are dripping wet from the river. The deck is amazing looking down on all that are floating by. I am looking forward to returning next year or if our party size changes will look at their other properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

Clean and convenient. A perfect spot for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

Came to town for the memorial service of a family member. This house was just perfect! We had three young ones and six adults. Plenty of room! We hosted time out on the deck around the fire pit one night and the next night had family over for dinner and played games. The weather did not cooperate for a tube float down the river so I guess we have to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location-Location-Location!!

If you are looking for a central location, close to everything, in the heart of New Braunfels this is your place. This house is right on the Comal River with access from your own deck. Golf cart and tubes available upon request - delivered and picked up directly from the house. Spacious deck and hanging lights provide the perfect ambiance for night congregation with family and friends. Propane Fire pit perfect for s’mores. Convenience of refrigerator upstairs and downstairs. BBQ pit available for use. A/C blows cold to keep you cool on these HOT summer days. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Host was available and responded quickly throughout the booking process. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip to float

The house was so cute with the perfect location to float the river, and go down town. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

georgia m.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location is great but house is subpar

The communication with owner before check in was great. After we checked in we discovered The house had cobwebs along the ceiling. There is a separate bedroom with 2 twins and trundle beds that you access from an outside door. Although there is no bathroom out there so you’d have to enter the main house to use the restroom. There is also no curtain on the window making it difficult to change clothes. The window A/C unit was dripping causing an odor. The house had sticky berries from the trees covering the back porch and driveway. Our family did enjoy the direct access to the river. We spent a lot of time out there. The location is also close to town and restaurants, Muck and Fuss was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun on the Comal

Great property and location… would absolutely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Construction mess next door

Rating would be 5 stars except for the construction work going on all around starting from 7 am til 7 pm and spiders in the room outside the main haus. We had a pleasant stay convenient for floating on the Comal river
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Macey R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Active contruction area

The actual location of this place was really great. But the fact that the owners fail to mention that there are three houses being built and it was non stop construction noise our entire trip is unacceptable. We spent 5k for a relaxing Mother’s Day weekend and heard jackhammers at 8 am. When we called the owner they said not their issue they don’t own the house next door!! Instead of being honest and telling people it was an active construction site. They even worked through the weekend. The house itself is very dated and furniture is worn and very dirty. For the amount of money they charged for each night was ridiculous for its condition. There were spider webs and dust on fans and ceilings. The only highlight is the drop into the river situation. Would never never rent again. They did not make any concessions for our complaints. If they would have told us about the construction we would have never rented this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house on the comal river

Great house on the comal river! During the weekends, this is a popular place for people to stop and hang out, so a few times we had to shoot people off if we wanted to get into the water, but it was easy Peezy and no one was upset, Only downfall for this house is that there are only two bathrooms, and one bedroom is kind of separate from the rest of the house but loved everything else!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful. Perfect location

I can't describe appropriately how awesome it was. Just rent it. You won't regret it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022