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Peaceful setting 10 minutes to New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin

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Opa's Haus looks out over gently rolling hills - quiet but easy access to town
Amazing sunsets and sunrises
The kitchen is a blend of old and new
Dining area adjacent to kitchen.  Table can be made larger with extra leaves
Large living room with comfortable furnishings & satellite TV - next to kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kingsbury, TX
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gruene Hall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Comal River
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful setting 10 minutes to New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin

Opa's Haus is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Three bedrooms downstairs each have a queen bed. Upstairs is one large bedroom with 4 twin beds. So the house can easily sleep 10 people. The house was originally built in 1860 by German immigrants who used 'fachwerk' (half timber) construction with which they were familiar in Germany. Some of these original walls have been exposed to show the structural beams held together with hand-whittled pegs instead of nails. Between the beams you can also see the handmade bricks. Even though built before Abraham Lincoln was President, the house now has all the modern conveniences of central heat and air conditioning and kitchen appliances. In the living room is a large TV with satellite service. There is also a large outdoor charcoal grill. The spacious front porch is the perfect place to relax after a day of activities - a good place to reconnect with family and friends. If your group is larger than 10 we also have 3 other houses on the property which could accommodate a family reunion. The location is the perfect combination of peaceful country living and access to attractions in New Braunfels, Seguin or San Marcos. All 3 towns are just 10 minutes from Opa's Haus.

Property manager

Sherman and Joy Schlichting
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets allowed at our other houses
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbury

Located in Kingsbury, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out San Marcos Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Guadalupe River and Comal River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Matador Stadium or Bobcat Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kingsbury, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Dunlap - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • San Marcos Premium Outlets - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Gruene Hall - 18 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Comal River - 19 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 19 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain Bin Cafe & Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Lotus Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪BS Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fullmoon Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lightning J BBQ - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful setting 10 minutes to New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful setting 10 minutes to New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful setting 10 minutes to New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Peaceful setting 10 minutes to New Braunfels, San Marcos or Seguin located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Copperas Cove Public Library, Windmill Farm Winery and Texas Agriculture Education and Heritage Center. Silva Park and Lake Dunlap are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett A.

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

Opa's Haus

Beautiful little cabin with plenty of beds and accomodations
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza W.

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

Great Peaceful Stay

We used this cabin to gather some family for a graduation. The location was great for us. Not too far from campus but set away and super peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

enjoyable stay

Family enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun property!

This unique little farmhouse was a great spot for our river adventures. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Family vacation

The house was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Beautiful step back in time!

Opa's house and cabin are remarkable architecture in a beautiful farm like setting. Close to wedding venues Harper Hill Ranch and Geronimo Oaks. Super convenient for both. Had everything we needed and owners were awesome! super res
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It was great

Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachele U.

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

wedding weekend!

what a wonderful little getaway! bride, bridesmaids and bride's mother stayed and we loved it. plenty of space, very comfy and homey and a nice little place to be together. thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

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

Annual River Trip

Great location, peaceful and spacious property, old house with so much character and history, communication with host was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Wedding weekend

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property and we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Family & Friends River Trip

Our experience was a great one! We loved the history of the house and the openness of the property. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

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

River Trip

Great little place out of the city. We came for the weekend to float the river. It was close to 3 different rivers with plenty of options near by to rent tubes. Qlso close enough to town to run and get food as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alisha W.

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice, quiet stay

Overall, it was a great stay in the country. Be ready for scorpions and other little critters. There is an additional charge per day after 2 guests that we didn't realize at booking. Fun, little place to stay with lots of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Excellent Hosts and Excellent Home

We had a great time in your beautiful, unique home. We will stay with you again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake c.

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

Great Place

This was a great place to stay it was very comfortable and nice. The property manager was very helpful after we locked ourself out. My only complaint was there were a decent amount of scorpions we had to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie N.

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

Definitely recommended

This home was amazing and beautiful. I absolutely loved the history of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emary S.

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

Wedding weekend

This house was so cute and quaint! From the outside, it looks small but when you get in, it’s the perfect size! A/C is wonderful haha! Less than 10 minutes from Geronimo wedding venue! It was a very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeni J.

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

Quiet Retreat

We enjoyed our quiet post Christmas retreat in this country setting. The accommodations were nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

Great place! Country stay but so close to surrounding towns. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it made us miss living in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Cute Country House

We enjoyed our short stay. It was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Beautiful Cabin

The cabin was so cute and so peaceful. The bedrooms were clean and the owners let us check in early since my family flew in from N Carolina. It was a nice weekend getaway for the wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

marie g.

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

Wedding

Stayed for 2 nights around wedding in the area. Super cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Norma C.

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

Rural delight

The owner was very accommodating when our travel plans were adjusted. The house gives a real flare for rustic ranch life.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Charming historical house was great

Family wedding at Geronimo Oaks made this location perfect for our family as it is five minutes away and we were able to let everyone stay at the reception as long or as short a time as they wanted! The house had everything we needed for the eight adults that stayed and we loved the beautiful sunrise views and historical charm of the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Family wedding weekend

Lovely restored house. Great idea to share the history. Quiet area. Was the perfect respite between wedding events.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherman and Joy Schlichting

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We are life-long residents of this area. Joy was raised on this family farm and still has relatives nearby. We are both descended from the German immigrants who came to this area in the mid 1800's. We have always felt called to help restore architectural treasures of the past. Our two sons share our passion and helped to save this home.

Why they chose this property

This house sat on property that was slated for future development and likely would have been destroyed. In 2010 we purchased the house and moved it to the family farm where we have 3 other vacation rentals. After 4 years of hard work the restoration was completed and the house was ready for guests. We have tried to preserve much of the original craftsmanship and charm. The house still has all the original handmade doors and windows. Reclaimed pine floors are throughout the house. The unique wood trim is a good example of the artistic abilities and the attention to detail of German artisans of the period. When you stay in this house you will have a real appreciation for the work that had to be done to build a home in this area in 1860.

What makes this property unique

When we first saw this house it was in an advanced state of disrepair. But even in this condition we could see the potential. The house had been untouched since about 1950. There was no electricity or plumbing in the house. But this afforded us the chance to 'start from scratch' to install modern amenities. All the original doors, windows, and pine flooring have been restored. We reconstructed the porch to give guests a good place to relax and visit. We have tried to furnish the house with 'old things', but at same time make it comfortable and useable - not like a museum.

Languages:

English, German

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