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Guadalupe River Road Retreat Southwestern Cabin

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Comal River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Gruene Hall
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeping porch

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Cabin Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Guadalupe River Road Retreat Southwestern Cabin

Welcome to the Southwestern Cabin at the The Guadalupe River Road Retreat! We have three additional cabins (VRBO codes 7914761, 7911593, and 2016386) sharing six beautiful acres of Guadalupe river frontage, where guests are free to wander the park like setting under the shade of majestic oaks, pecans, and cypress trees. Enjoy fantastic views of the Guadalupe river from cabin decks and bench swings, take a nap in a hammock, relax and cook smores at our firepits, or play tennis day or night on our newly resurfaced tennis court, and of course spend time in and on the river!

Our retreat differs from many of the rental options on the river. We cater to families, couples, reunions and small groups who want a tranquil environment and wish to avoid the rowdy crowds and party cabins. We limit group sizes to what the cabins can comfortably accommodate, and we enforce our property rules regarding day guests, loud music, and disorderly conduct. If you are looking for an oasis on the river, a place where you can have fun but also relax in comfort, peace, and privacy, Guadalupe River Road Retreat is the place for you!

General info.

The Guadalupe River Road Retreat is located at 8910 River Road between the second and third crossing, halfway between Gruene and Canyon Lake, and is accessible via an electric gate (code provided upon booking).

We have two river access points, a concrete dock with steps down, or via a natural path down to a sitting area under the canopy of two massive cypress trees. Across the river from the property is a unique limestone expanse carved by the river where guests frequently enjoy hanging out, playing in the water, and watching the toobers float by.

There are multiple river outfitters within a short distance of the property, with the closest being Mountain Breeze which is less than a quarter mile from our access gate.

Gruene Texas, famous for its shops, restaurants, and the historic Gruene Dance Hall, is only nine miles (15 to 20 minutes south of our location). Sattler, where guests can find a small grocery store, gas, and other necessities, is only five miles (approximately 13 minutes) to the north.

Property manager

Laura and Carlton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
All guests staying on property are required to sign the rental agreement and a liability waver for accessing the river.
The Rental Agreement and Liability waver may be signed during check in. We urge guests to review the Rental Agreement before booking.
In particular, rules regarding maximum occupancy and day guests are strict and enforced. Please look these over carefully.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

New Braunfels

Located on the waterfront, this cabin is in River Road, 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. The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country and Schlitterbahn East are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Comal River - 19 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Gruene Hall - 19 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Landa Park - 20 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 36 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gruene Hall - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪El Nopalito #3 - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Gruene Coffee Haus - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guadalupe River Road Retreat Southwestern Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guadalupe River Road Retreat Southwestern Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guadalupe River Road Retreat Southwestern Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guadalupe River Road Retreat Southwestern Cabin located?

Located in River Road, this cabin is steps from Guadalupe River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Whitewater Amphitheatre and Overlook Park. Canyon Lake and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Another perfect stay!

We have stayed here multiple times and each time has been perfect. Great location on the river and perfect setting for however you want to spend your time here. Whether it's riverside or relaxing and cooking on the back patio!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great place to stay!!!

My family and I throughly enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful, relaxing, family friendly get away! We will definitely be back! The owners were so nice and accommodating! Can’t wait to book our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rickey D.

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

Heaven on the River

An amazing get away to an amazing place. A very beautiful property with amazing hosts. Absolutely picture perfect with giant trees, wildlife, flowers and peace and quiet. Picture-Perfect river front area for relaxing or water fun. Can’t say enough about the kindness of the hosts. Two wonderful people. We will definitely go back and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Perfect get away!

House was clean and ready with everything we needed for a great get away. Host even provided tubes and started a fire for Smores. Could not have ask for anything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan F., Houston

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

Wonderful place!

Great spot on Guadalupe with personable owner who went above & beyond, repairing our inner tube, guiding us on floating, setting up the fire-it and equipping us with scores supplies. Our stay was enhanced by lovely bouquet of flowers in the house prepared by his wife. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni M.

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

Great!

House had everything we needed. Margarita Machine was a nice bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K., Wylie, TX USA

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

Perfect stay on the Guadalupe River

My wife, daughters, and I stayed here for a few days at the tail end of a great tent camping trip around the Guadalupe Mountains and Big Bend. We planned to end our vacation somewhere close to the river so that we could soak and relax. This place is right on the river, peaceful, and very well shaded. We could walk from the back deck and be in the water in less than a minute. The host was very friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Wonderful! 😁

This was our 2nd time at this property. The southwest cabin was beautiful! Fresh flowers from Laura & Carlton were precious! Excellent location on the river. Water temperature was perfect. Privacy from other guests was great. Seen on the property a fox, ground squirrels, bumblebees, geese, all kinds of exciting critters! The water pressure from the shower head wasn't the best but all the positives outweigh the 1 negative. We will definitely be back! Love love love this location & the hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

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

Superb Hospitality

We had a wonderful experience staying at the river road retreat. The property was amazing with lush greenery and a view of the river that was hard to step away from. Be prepared to see deer, white geese, a pair of Egyptian ducks, Hootie the owl, and black squirrels. The home that we stayed in was perfectly stocked with soaps, towels, kitchen utensils, soft sheets, coffee, water, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper (Charmin) and all the makings for s'mores. Our river needs were met with a wagon to take down all of our items, an air compressor for our tubes, and extra tubes had we need them. Laura and Carlton were the perfect hosts who went out of their way to make sure that we had everything that we needed to have a wonderful stay. We will definitely be returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Under the American Flag on River Road

If you’ve ever driven down River Road and seen the American Flag and driven past, you passed up a great experience. First and foremost Mr. Carlton and Mrs. Laura are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, from meeting us at the gate upon our arrival to give us a small guided tour to the small talks every day. Just generally great people. Quiet down home atmosphere. We stayed in the SouthWestern cabin/house with the Santa Fe motif. House was cozy and spacious plus had all the amenities you need. The houses are in a gated tract of land away from the hustle and bustle of many of the other places on River Road. Private access to the river, so you can set up down there and enjoy the river or put in up river and float to the private access. If you put your tubes in at Meckels it’s about 2.5-3 hour float and if you put in at the beginning of Lazy L&L it’s about 7-8 hours.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Another wonderful visit!!

It is our family’s 5th summer in a row to visit this beautiful property, lovingly maintained by the wonderful owners Carlton and Laura. Each house is immaculately clean and has everything we need in the kitchen to prepare meals. We enjoy drinking our coffee on the back porch deck, the chairs by the fire pit, or the swing, each with a stunning view of the Guadalupe River and canyon. We spend all day outside under the tall shade trees playing corn hole, grilling on the back porch every day for lunch, floating and cooling off in the river, and shooting hoops and playing badminton on the tennis courts for which you can turn on the lights for night games. We enjoy taking nature walks around the property looking at native flowers, trees, hummingbirds, and the butterfly garden, listening to the birds and even owls in the early evening. At night we watch the fireflies and cook s’mores by the fire pit that Carlton sets up for us. Carlton and Laura are the sweetest people, and we appreciate their kindness, care, and hard work to share their gorgeous property with visitors to make sure that we have everything we need and a wonderful, fun, easy experience. We treasure our happy memories there and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Great place to stay to enjoy the Guadalupe River

This was our 2nd time to stay here! Host are so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

River Trip

Carlton is amazing & always treats us so well! The cabin has everything we always need & he even let us use extra tubes & blew them up for us for our river float! We will be back every year! Cabin was extremely clean & comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Always a great time!

This was our third time staying at this wonderful property, and we can’t wait until we get to come back! Even during this very hot summer, all the wonderful trees and shade help keep the temp down, and then there’s the cool Guadalupe waiting right outside your backyard. Carlton and Laura are the perfect hosts, they are always eager to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. A special place lovingly cared for by special people!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Houston, TX

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

Returning Guest

Great hosts and an even better property. We were excited to return to this relaxing spot on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher A., Midland

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Annual birthday trip

The property was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Farrah O., Shallowater, TX

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Family of 5 (three teenagers)

This is a fantastic property and location. It is a classic cabin that is super clean and the grounds are beautifully kept. The grounds has easy access to a picturesque private river entry. The owners are amazing and extremely easy to work with and very accommodating. They really know how to make you feel welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend this property and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Guadalupe getaway

We enjoyed this private river property experience. Very relaxing and reinvigorating spending time lounging in the cool waters of the Guadalupe River. We would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

We’ll be back!

This is a great VRBO on the river in New Braunfels with two great hosts. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Wonderful Property and a Great Host

What a wonderful house on a beautiful piece of land on River Road in New Braunfels. My friends and I came to float the Guadalupe and enjoy the Texas Hill Country and we couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. Carlton went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and was a stellar host. We will be back very soon to enjoy another long weekend in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pablo R.

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

Excellent Stay!!

This is a great property in a great location with the best owners!! Carlton and his wife gave us the best hospitality & provided everything we needed and then some. It was nice going out our backdoor and putting our tubes in the water. When we didn't want to cook we drove15-20 minutes into town where there were great restaurants and entertainment. If you have to work The cell service is spotty but the house has excellent WiFi so you can work or make phone calls over WiFi without any issues. We highly recommend this house to anyone looking to stay on the Guadalupe!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angel S., Houston

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

Best place to stay on the Lupe!

This was our second visit and we can’t share enough how accommodating and caring the owners are. We stayed in a different house this visit and it was equally as exquisite - perfect location and everything was perfect upon arrival. We went down every day to the river, which is extremely easy to access with the beautiful steps. My daughter left a few little toys behind last year, the owners saved them and wrote a story about her toys journey. That’s just one example of how you’re treated like family. If you've never been here before, this is the perfect place to stay (this includes all of the beautiful houses on this property) . If you've never experienced the Guadalupe River, get there NOW! Thank you Laura and Carlton for sharing your home! See y’all next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danica N., Beaumont

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

AMAZING HOSTS……..

This was such an amazing place. The hosts could not have been more attentive. The house had everything we needed PLUS…..they went out of their way to make our stay amazing. I will definitely stay in one of their places again!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Relaxing getaway

The house is so clean and comfortable. The king size bed was so nice. We love it here and the owners are so nice. The place is very clean and safe. There is a fence around the property. We enjoyed the deck, grill and walking down to float in our tubes right behind the property. We come here every Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Great Place - Good People

Great Location, Well taken care of place and Property, Owners very nice and willing to help with anything during the stay!

About the host

Hosted by Laura and Carlton

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English

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