Gruene Walkability + River Access - Upscale Texas Stay - Tube from Property
Whiskey River is your Texas Hill Country basecamp — riverfront, walkable to Gruene Hall, and styled as a love letter to Texas music.
Park the car, grab your tubes, and don't think about driving again. This riverfront condo sits inside a gated complex with private Guadalupe River access — meaning you can walk straight from your patio to the water. Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas, is a half-mile walk away. Rockin R Tubes is right next door. And the entire condo is themed around the music that makes this part of Texas legendary — including a custom guitar made from Texas license plates, an ode to Willie himself. What makes Whiskey River different:
Riverfront with private Guadalupe River access — grab your tubes and go, no parking, no shuttle, no hassle
Half-mile walk to Gruene Hall — the oldest dance hall in Texas, plus shopping and restaurants. Easy walk on a nice day, plentiful Ubers if it's a Texas summer afternoon
Right next to Rockin R Tubes — Texas's most popular tubing outfitter, steps from your door
Custom Texas Music theme — including a guitar made from Texas license plates as a tribute to Willie, plus thoughtful design throughout
Gated community with two private parking spaces
Huge private patio with a large dining table, couch, and chairs — accessed from both the living room and the primary bedroom
20 minutes to Whitewater Amphitheater — Rockin R sometimes runs a shuttle for big shows
High-end mattresses, linens, and furnishings throughout
Bedroom 1 (primary): King — with direct patio access Bedroom 2: Queen — cozy with rich, dark walls Bedroom 3: Two twin beds — featuring a San Antonio skyline art piece
The kitchen: Spacious and fully stocked with everything you need. High-end appliances including an ice maker in the freezer. Beautifully styled in keeping with the Texas Music theme.
The Hill Country at your doorstep: You're in the heart of one of the most beautiful parts of Texas. Beyond Gruene itself, you've got state parks, wineries, breweries, distilleries, lakes, hiking, river rafting, and boating all within a short drive. Downtown New Braunfels is a quick trip with its own charming scene. And for live music beyond Gruene Hall, Whitewater Amphitheater is just 20 minutes away.
Your private patio: Don't skip the patio. It's massive, it's set up with a dining table for the whole crew plus a couch and chairs, and it's the kind of outdoor space that makes Texas evenings worth lingering in.
Entertainment: 65" Smart TV in the living room, 55" Smart TV in the second bedroom. Log into your own streaming apps. A portable Bluetooth speaker for the patio. Fast WiFi and a dedicated workspace.
Riverfront access: The complex includes public riverfront areas with picnic tables, grills, and smokers — pick a spot and make a day of it. The river access is right by the rapids at Gruene, so it's both great for swimming and perfectly positioned for a quick tube launch.
The little things: We stock what most hosts forget — laundry pods, full-size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, and plenty of coffee pods. The kind of small touches that make you feel like someone actually thought about your stay.
Your hosts: We're Distilled Destinations — a small, family-run collection of upscale homes in places we love to visit. We have properties in Orange Beach, Steamboat Springs, Gruene TX, and Mars Hill NC. We're just a message away during your stay, and we take pride in stocking these homes like we'd want our own family to find them. Come see why Whiskey River guests come back.
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Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the neighborhood
New Braunfels
Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Gruene, a neighborhood 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. Schlitterbahn East and Texas Tubes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
New Braunfels, TX
What's nearby
Guadalupe River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Gruene Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Comal River - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Landa Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
San Marcos Station - 20 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
QuikTrip - 3 min drive
HTeaO - Gruene - 4 min drive
Los Gallos Restaurant - 4 min drive
7-Eleven - 3 min drive
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Gruene Walkability + River Access - Upscale Texas Stay - Tube from Property pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gruene Walkability + River Access - Upscale Texas Stay - Tube from Property?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gruene Walkability + River Access - Upscale Texas Stay - Tube from Property on Aug 18, 2026 start from $324, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gruene Walkability + River Access - Upscale Texas Stay - Tube from Property?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gruene Walkability + River Access - Upscale Texas Stay - Tube from Property?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gruene Walkability + River Access - Upscale Texas Stay - Tube from Property located?
Located in Gruene, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Guadalupe River and Gruene Hall. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
Reviews
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The unit is well appointed & very comfortable. Great location to everything. Sandy the host was quick to respond and answer any questions you may have. I would stay here again & highly recommend it.
Such a beautiful, clean property that was furnished with everything you need! Loved the decor and location of the property near downtown Gruene! Great girls weekend trip!
Excellent location and beautiful condo. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen was well supplied and you can’t beat the proximity to Gruene. Close enough to walk if you wanted to but also an easy 3 minute drive. Also right across the street from Rockin R tube rentals for the river. In the evening you can faintly hear the nightly music in Gruene if you are outside but the condo is nice and quiet inside. We would stay here again!
Highly recommend - clean, well furnished, close proximity to multiple activities, and easy to communicate with the host. Worked well for my family with older kids.
Whisky River was perfect for a girls floating trip . It had everything we needed and the place was comfortable and had such a great vibe ! We are already planning our next visit !
Clean, new home with all the necessities. Cozy beds! Cute furnishings with easy river access. Great spot to float the river, visit the water park and hang in town.
The inside of the condo was just as nice as the pictures. We had a great Spring Break stay with our two teens. Walking distance to Gruene, although we decided to drive since we were coming back when it was dark. This was a great central location as we visited San Antonio and Wimberley during the week. We had a great time!
Excellent location. Walked to River and Gruene. Host was excellent and very accommodating. Provided very detailed information and was very quick to respond. Will definitely be back to this location again. New updated condo with cool decor. Was perfect for our last minute getaway.
Long weekend get away to unwind as adult friends and let the kids feel like summer went out with A bang. The unit was modern and clean. Plenty of room for our group. A very quick and easy walk into Gruene and to float the river. Even allowed for a low key day of splashing and playing down in river close to the propert.
We wanted to bring our teenage daughters to Gruene to share Texas History and our Guadalupe River Float tradition. We had an amazing time! The location of the condo is perfect! The cleaniness and decor was absolutely perfect. We would absolutely return!
Beautiful condo! Accommodations were very nice. Everything was brand new. Gruene is walking distance but we drove because it was hot outside. We will definitely stay here again.
Oh this place is great. Sandy who accommodated our request. She was in communication with me quickly and took care of any questions I had which was appreciated.
We had an amazing stay for my birthday weekend with my girlfriends. The place is super clean, I loved that they had a speaker to use, and it was really close to Gruene so we could come and go easily in small groups. If I had to complain about anything, I would say parking was challenging for us because we all came in separate cars and the shortest way to get to Gruene does involve walking through a field and up a small hill so def wear your boots and not heels! I would def return!
Val C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Sandy
After 35 years in engineering and construction, I now focus on creating exceptional stays through Distilled Destinations. I own and manage luxury vacation rentals designed with comfort, style, and original art. I take pride in providing memorable experiences and some of the quickest responses in the business!
Why they chose this property
This area is classic Texas - we absolutely love the hill country, and we love Texas music. We’re super close to Gruene Hall which avoids the need for late night transportation or taxis after a concert, but we are also close enough to the hill country to enjoy!
What makes this property unique
We didn’t just live with the condo the way it was even though it was new construction - we repainted it, added wallpaper, and put in tons of personal touches to really lean into that Texas Music theme. We hope you’ll love it and take tons of pictures while you’re there!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests