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Live like a local -walking distance from Historic Gruene

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Welcome to the Gruene House!
Relax on the front porch.
River-like pool with , firepit and plenty of space to float and lounge.
Relax to the sound of the bubbling fountain.
Jumping rock!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Gruene Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Comal River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live like a local -walking distance from Historic Gruene

Professionally decorated in Texas-chic style by a well-known New Braunfels designer and once featured in the New Braunfels Holiday "Detour of Homes". Some features include reclaimed wood floors from a Cotton Gin in Galveston, a huge antler chandelier, and custom antiques. The home has an open floor plan to create a warm and relaxed feel. Now available for 30-day minimum stays only. Winter Texans are welcome or enjoy your own vacation home in the summer and go back and forth to the big city for long weekends.
You will never forget your stay at the Gruene House! Privacy, relaxation and fun are what you will get in this 2 story home--the closest private home located in the original neighborhood in Gruene. Providing more space and charm than a condo, our home combines modern amenities and the comforts of home along with the best location in Gruene.
The home has a primary bedroom with luxe, king bed and large, private bathroom with walk in rain shower on the ground level. Also on the main floor is the well-stocked kitchen open to the living room with bar seating for 3 and a dining table that seats 6. The second floor includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath in the hall way, and loft area with single daybed and desk area. One bedroom has 2 queen beds and one has one queen bed. Off the loft are french doors to an elevated deck overlooking the pool and resort like yard. The backyard has amazing shade trees (unusual in this area) with native flowers and plants.
Still the best feature is the custom designed Guadalupe river style pool complete with Hill Country Boulders and a jumping rock. The bubbler creates a soothing sound for relaxing in the sun (the pool is not heated to swim temperature in the winter months). The Gruene House has everything you need for outdoor entertaining including a firepit and outdoor kitchen area with gas grill and fridge--lots of space to spread out, lounge, swim, and play. The birds are always chirping creating a relaxed atmosphere and melting away your stress. You won't want to leave! Whether you want to CHILL OUT or WARM UP, this is the place to do it, Texas style.
If you get tired of playing and relaxing at home, the fun of "downtown" Gruene is a one block stroll away. Pop into Gruene Hall to catch some live music, the General Store, the Grapevine wine-tasting room or any of the shops and restaurants whenever you please! No driving down a dark, windy road or fighting for a parking spot in the historic district. No arguing about who wants to shop and who wants to get back to the house to relax by the pool or firepit. Gruene has something for people of all ages- shops, restaurants, live music, and the Guadalupe River--all within a short stroll from your private hideaway. *The house is not suitable for children under 6 or those who do not know how to swim.*
Note: all occupants must be listed and ID or DL provided for all adults.

Property manager

Montie Krumnow

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children over 6 who are strong swimmers welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No children under 6. The house is not suitable for small children.
All guests and children must be proficient swimmers.
Children must be supervised by an adult around the pool at all times.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

New Braunfels

Gruene, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels, is home to this holiday home. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Travelling with kids? Consider Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Schlitterbahn East. Water tubing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Gruene Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Comal River - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Landa Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Texas Tubes - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 20 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black's Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wings and Rings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Live like a local -walking distance from Historic Gruene have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Live like a local -walking distance from Historic Gruene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live like a local -walking distance from Historic Gruene?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live like a local -walking distance from Historic Gruene?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live like a local -walking distance from Historic Gruene located?

Located in Gruene, this family-friendly New Braunfels holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Guadalupe River and Gruene Hall. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Schlitterbahn East are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Great Stay in Gruene

We needed an extended stay while our house was being finished and this house was great for our family. The beds are comfortable, it is well-equipped for cooking, and the back yard and pool are a great place to unwind. Being able to walk to Grune Hall is a bonus!
Stayed 34 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Great House in Gruene

We felt right at home here. The house is cute, well appointed, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The back yard has a beautiful pool, mature trees for shade, and outdoor living/cooking. The house is within walking distance of everything in Gruene. The neighborhood was safe and pretty. You can hear live music from the nearby restaurants/bars/Gruene Hall, but it is not too loud and doesn't go late. We enjoyed hanging out in the back yard and listening to the local artists. The hosts are very friendly and easy to communicate with. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Heavenly

Love everything about this place!!
Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

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

Adorable house in Gruene

This is our second stay at the Gruene House. We cannot say enough great things about the location and the owners! The house sits within a quaint little neighborhood and less than a five-minute walk to all that Gruene has to offer (Gruene Hall, Gruene Grove, cute boutiques and great restaurants). If you don’t feel like walking into town, you can just hang in the gorgeous back yard and listen to the low hum of the music (nothing intrusive). Jim and Montie are proactive to see how your check in went and very responsive, if you have any questions during your stay. They have thought of everything to make sure your stay is comfortable - fully stocked kitchen, soft/fluffy towels, extra bedding and enough seating for everyone.
Stayed 60 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Gruene House

This was our fifth year renting this home!! There are many reasons why we go back!!! 🤠
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

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

Tranquility in Gruene, TX

We loved our stay at this adorable house! The attention to detail in creating a Texas feel is in every room. I love to cook and the kitchen did not disappoint - enough room for a couple of cooks. The beds are very comfortable. And that backyard is a little oasis! Whether you’re reading a book on the patio loveseat during the day or listening to the bubbling pool while sitting around the fire pit at night, it’s pure tranquility! The proximity to the historic district of Gruene can’t be beat. The house is minutes from daily live music, restaurants and shopping. So convenient! The owners were fantastic to work with. We loved staying here so much, we booked again for next year!
Stayed 91 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Gruene House

Awesome house, awesome location, awesome owners!!!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

2nd time as good as the first

This was our second time renting the Gruene House. We loved it so much the first time, we had to stay twice as long! It was exactly like we remembered and it felt good to be back. The owners are a delight to work with and are quick to respond to any questions or concerns you may have. If you'd like a more detailed review, go to my Mar. 2020 posting. Once again, thank you Montie and Jim for an outstanding stay! God bless.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hunter F., Reno, USA

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

Incredible home & location!

Our stay at the Gruene House was perfect. The house is super comfortable and very well appointed. We especially enjoyed the spacious and tranquil outdoor areas (patio, pool and decks). A wonderful place to relax. The town of Gruene (less than a block away) is beyond charming with an abundance of shops, restaurants, music that make for great walking/exploring/entertainment. The hosts are exceedingly nice, responsive and accommodating - very easy to work with. All in all, a great home. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 114 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Family together again

Great place to stay for a family getting together to share time and enjoy all the local music river fun and shopping
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol D., Rome, Wisconsin

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

2021 Gruene House

Our third year renting and loved it all!!!!
Stayed 45 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C., Wichita, KS

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

Awesome home and location

We had a great time here. Beautiful place and close to everything in gruene. I highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Clint W.

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

Awesome place

Loved the house and the location. Owners are great.
Stayed 44 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol D., Rome, Wisconsin

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

Loved it all!!

This was our second time renting the Gruene House. Owners are exceptionally easy to work with and the house is so welcoming, fully equipped and exceptionally clean. Thank you.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Wow!

It's hard to put into works how amazing this home is! From the moment we stepped through the door we were in awe of everything. We loved the Texas-chic décor which gave us a true southern feel. The house was immaculately clean and well stocked with anything you'd ever need. We especially appreciated the little things like plenty of hangers in the closets and extra toiletries in the bathrooms. The master bedroom is on the main floor and the bed was so comfortable. Once again there was no shortage of pillows, bedding, and blankets. Everything from sheets to bath towels was of high quality. Montie was a joy to work with. She was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had and was very accommodating. Now for the best part...the backyard. It was truly paradise! Having our own pool, gas fire pit surrounded by rocking chairs, a gas grill, and plenty of lounge chairs and eating areas made us feel like we had our own resort. The backyard is very secluded and at night the soft lights in the landscaping and pool were an awesome sight! Literally, the only negative aspect to our stay was the COVID-19 crisis that hit the country about half-way through. The historic town of Gruene, with their unique shops, restaurants, and live music, slowly closed their doors due to the virus. However even that was turned into a positive because it allowed us to hang out in the backyard and enjoy it even more. We highly recommend this place and hope to be back another time when we can experience Gruene and the surrounding area to its fullest. Thank you, Montie and Jim, for a most memorable trip!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Great Home

Attractive Texas decore, clean and comfortable, close to Gruene Historic District with shops and great restaurants. Nicely landscaped yard with grill area, fire pit, and pool. Friendly, helpful owners with any questions.

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great Stay

Enjoyed our stay! Close to everything in Gruene! Owner spent a lot of money covering every detail of the homes décor.

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Rare gem

The home has a wonderful location in Gruene. Live music, shops, restaurants, etc., all very close. That alone makes this a gem. But in addition, the pool is fantastic, the owners are extremely responsive, nice fire pit, and the house is beautiful. The best house I’ve ever rented by far.

10/10 Excellent

Carol D., Rome, Wisconsin

Exceptional

This is by far one of the best “finds” on VRBO. Not only is this home tastefully decorated, the outside landscaping and pool area are beyond exquisite. Walking distance to live entertainment in Gruene is the icing on the cake!! Owners were extremely attentive!! Loved everything about this place. We are coming back next year.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Great!

We found this property to be in a great location with wonderful amenities. Everything was as expected and hopefully we will be able to return for another winter getaway.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H., Huntersville, NC

Just like last visit, everything was perfect.

Just as with other times we have stayed at "The Gruene House," everything was perfect. It is obvious that these homeowners do continuous maintenance and that means that upon arrival we expect all to be in order and it is. We shall hopefully return.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Fabulous location in the heart of Gruene!

We had a wonderful stay at The Gruene House! From the location to the nearby entertainment to the outdoor pool & firepit, we couldn’t have had a better time! The house is inviting, clean and comfortable. All guests that were with us remarked on the comfortable bedding in the rooms. Plenty of space for family and friends to visit. The house and surrounding areas were everything we wanted for our family vacation. The owners were very responsive to us whenever we had a question or needed advice. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 36 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Great location, great house,great owners!

As winter Texans we wanted to be located between Austin and San Antonio where our kids and grandkids live. The Gruene House was perfect! Plenty of room, walking distance to bars and restaurants. Accommodations were excellent. We want to come back next winter.
Stayed 62 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H., Huntersville, NC

Just as advertised!

Nothing about what we experienced was different than what was promised concerning this vacation rental. We were just steps away from Gruene Hall and all the fine restaurants in the Gruene Historic District. Every detail has been thought about and provided for inside of The Gruene House. Need a CD player? Reading material? A bicycle, one each for the two of you? Even a tooth pick? For us it became a game, "I bet they didn't think about ..." But they did! On top of all that, they were available and responsive, like when we needed just one more restaurant suggestion, or directions to Riley's Tavern, world's best dive bar. We are going back!!
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Great place and location

Walking distance to everything. The backyard and pool was nice and comfortable even on 100 degree plus Texas summer days. We loved it!
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Montie Krumnow

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We live and work in Houston and get to Gruene as often as we can. We plan to retire in the area someday. In the meantime, work often gets in the way of spending more time in Gruene!

Why they chose this property

We grew up driving 3 hours from Houston to New Braunfels and Gruene to float the Guadalupe and eat at the famous Gristmill. When we learned that this house was for sale, we thought we had found a secret treasure! We never knew there was this quiet neighborhood tucked away in the heart of downtown Gruene and that you could be so lucky to actually live there! The house didn't have a pool so in 2010 we built the custom designed pool to feel like the river is in front of you. The bubbling sound of the fountain and the green river-like water is soothing and relaxing (alot cleaner and less crowded!) We bought this house to share our secret with our friends, family and you!

What makes this property unique

This home is unique primarily because of it's location being a very short walk to all that Gruene has to offer. There is alot of new construction that is extending Gruene further out but it's a much further walk in the Texas heat. We love that we don't have to drive into Gruene for a drink, grab a bite or catch a live band. This is as close as you can get in a private home with all the amenities. In addition, the home and it's decor is warm and inviting--like being on vacation at a bed and breakfast, not a sterile rental with no personality. We like having the space, privacy and peacefulness that you can't get with other properties.

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