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Guadalupe River, Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene

Outdoor Gas Fire Pit, Corn Hole Court, Pergola w/Gas Grill

Kitchen, Eat Up Bar, Dining Table for 10

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

New Braunfels, TX

Whitewater Amphitheatre
‪8 min drive‬
Overlook Park
‪10 min drive‬
Gruene Hall
‪26 min drive‬
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Hallway

6 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4-Utility Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Guadalupe River, Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene

"Hill Country Haven" is 3 Bedroom, Hallway with 6 Bunk Beds, 4 Bathrooms and is over 2100 sq. ft. It is a one-story located on top of a mountain with gorgeous views of the Hill Country. The home is not wheelchair accessible. It also has several step downs throughout the home. You can watch turkeys, fox, deer, roadrunners and a wide variety of bird life from the patio. This home will accommodate 10 people. It is located 1/2 mile to the 4th Crossing on River Road, minutes to the "Horseshoe" on the Guadalupe River and Whitewater Amphitheater. It is less than 10 minutes to Canyon Lake where you can enjoy boating, water-skiing and sailing. There is extra parking for a boat. The Guadalupe River sits 1/2 mile away. You can go to Rio Raft at the 4th Crossing or Little Ponderosa Outfitters at the Ponderosa Bridge for renting tubes and shuttle service. If you enjoy live music, Whitewater Amphitheater, River Road Icehouse and Gruene Hall are just a short drive. You are only 15 minutes to New Braunfels and Gruene where you can enjoy Schlitterbahn Water Park, Comal River Tubing, Wurstfest, Gruene Market Days, shopping, wineries and great restaurants. Just a short 35 mile drive to San Antonio is where you will find Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Sea World and the Riverwalk as well as great restaurants. The Alamo along with several other missions are located in San Antonio for fantastic day trips. Wimberley is only 25 minutes away where you can enjoy Wimberley Market Days and shopping. For you golfers, there are courses located in Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Seguin, San Marcos and Austin.

For renter's information, our property has two security cameras for the sole purpose of security. Hill Country Haven has a Ring camera on the front left of the house to record the driveway, and a Ring Doorbell located at the front door. No cameras invade guests' privacy.

Property manager

Dale & Vicky Thames

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No Bachelor or Bachelorette Weekends

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed to smoke OUTSIDE of the home ONLY.

You must have owner’s consent to use veranda fireplace. There are specific procedures that must be followed.

NO SMOKING IN HOUSE. $25.00 charge for every cigarette butt found on grounds. Cigarette sand buckets located on back porch.

NO PETS. Loss of $500 Deposit if this policy is breached.

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

Note from host: No Bachelor or Bachelorette Weekends

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Braunfels

Located in New Braunfels, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Consider Whitewater Amphitheatre for a night out or The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

Whitewater Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Overlook Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
Gruene Hall - 26 min drive - 22.1 km
Comal River - 31 min drive - 36.0 km
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 32 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

San Marcos Station - 39 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Canyon City Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Granny D's - ‬9 min drive
‪Dam Red Barn - ‬8 min drive
‪Kafekali & Bakery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guadalupe River, Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guadalupe River, Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guadalupe River, Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guadalupe River, Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene located?

This family-friendly New Braunfels holiday home is located on a river, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Guadalupe River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country and Canyon Lake Gorge. Canyon Lake and Overlook Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gage L.

5 Jun, 2025

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

Stay at Vicky’s

Absolutely beautiful property with A accommodations!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerusha E.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Great GetAway

We had a wonderful time staying with family. Everything was perfect, host does an amazing job with setup and instructions. We will absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

19 May, 2025

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

Comfortable stay with lots to do

We had several adults and a handful of kids. There were plenty of games and space for everyone to enjoy themselves. The house was beautiful and definitely cared for. The kitchen was stocked, which made it easy to cook big family style meals. The big living room windows and nice outdoor porch let us enjoy the beautiful hill country views. We had a great stay and would highly recommend Hill Country Haven.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

7 May, 2025

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

Successful guys’ weekend

Scheduled a 50th bday weekend for my husband and his buddies. They loved grill, fire pit, huge TV and deck. Everything worked well and was very enjoyable! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda L.

28 May, 2025

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

Amazing Stay!

We chose this home due to the location, and it being close to family members who live in the neighborhood. We are SO GLAD WE DID! The layout of this home is perfect for multi-generational families. The setting feels very private with no real visible neighbors. The house has everything you might need for your stay, with a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of activities to choose from like corn hole and ladder golf, as well as puzzles and card games. We had deer in the yard every day, and amazing views for the thunderstorms that passed through. The house was clean and well kept and we all slept comfortably! We would definitely choose this location again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Get-Away

This location is the perfect venue for a hill country escape.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody A.

16 Aug, 2023

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

My go-to New Braunfels vacation house!

Amazing location, incredibly clean and very accommodating hosts. I will continue to visit this location every year for vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kennon k.

11 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing house with amazing views

Loved our stay here. Was the perfect place for our friend reunion

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianne S.

11 Aug, 2022

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

Very beautiful property. We really enjoyed the serene views and quiet location.

We enjoyed staying at this quiet getaway while taking our little one to schlitterbahn. It had everything we needed to fill at home. Would definitely recommend and stay at again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy K.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Awesome

Amazing place. We will definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy V.

24 Jun, 2019

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

Perfect birthday weekend

We absolutely loved Hill Country Haven and have already booked again for next summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

8 Aug, 2021

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

Beautiful scenery and house!

We love the house the scenery and the location. Will definitely rent this property again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas E.

5 Aug, 2024

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

River trip

We had a wonderful time, the property has the best views while coming packed with plenty of things to do at the home! The host was very accommodating and communicated well and quickly with everything! We had a great time and were provided everything we could need and more, completely recommend to anyone looking for a weekend out with some amazing views!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Great stay in the hills

Awesome place! Great views! Convenient location. Awesome outdoor hang out space. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany c.

25 Aug, 2022

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

Beautiful home

It was so peaceful and beautiful. Everything was clean and cozy and I would love to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

6 Jun, 2023

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

Hill Country Haven

We really enjoyed the house it felt secluded but was close to tube rentals and only 30 minutes to Schlitterbahn. Everything was great and the outside area was awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel L.

17 Jan, 2022

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

Celebrated a Birthday

We had an awesome time there at Hill Country Haven!!! Will highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug, 2023

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

Great home and location

My friends and I rented this home for two nights and thought it was better than the pictures showed. We truly enjoyed the property and how close it was to float the River. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Z.

29 Mar, 2023

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

Perfect Get Away for the Family

We loved our stay! We had family of all ages and everyone had a fantastic time. The outdoor space and views were spectacular! We enjoyed the sunsets, corn hole and the fire pit every day we were there. The owners were amazing to work with as well. We visited Canyon Lake and Gruene while staying there. Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

15 Sept, 2023

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

Amazing Property!!!

Dale and Vicky are great hosts. Check in process was simple. Plenty of space in the home. The beds are comfortable and the appliances are very nice. Excellent spot for a getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

11 Nov, 2019

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

Awesome views and precious home

We absolutely adored our stay at Hill Country Haven. It had everything you could possibly need, including an ice machine! The views were amazing and it was so close to downtown Gruene. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucius B.

23 Nov, 2022

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

Great stay, lovely home!

We were thrilled with our weekend trip to the San Marcos/Canyon Lake area. The home was perfect - the kitchen had everything we needed to cook and the rooms were perfect for our families. Thanks to Vicki for opening up her lovely home...!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Dallas, TX

8 Jun, 2020

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

Family Getaway for Nine Adults

We had a wonderful weekend here. Great surroundings, very comfy, kitchen has everything! Everyone had plenty of room to spread out, both inside and outside. We are already planning our next trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh R.

3 Apr, 2019

Beautiful Retreat!

My friends and I enjoyed a laidback weekend in the hill country. The views were stunning and the home was even nicer in person than in the pictures! The owners were friendly and responsive. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

6 Sept, 2018

Fantastic, relaxing and comfortable!

Stayed with two other families. Plenty of space and all the amenities! Will come back again. Great location and the scenery is spectacular!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Dale & Vicky Thames

We are a retired couple from south of Houston towards the coast. We enjoy spending time with our family & friends, traveling, and our time in the beautiful Texas Hill County.

Why they chose this property

We have been traveling to New Braunfels for many years and raised our children floating the Guadalupe, playing at Schlitterhahn Water Park, boating and skiing on Canyon Lake, listening to live music at Gruene Hall and enjoying everything the amazing Texas Hill Country has to offer. We built Hill Country Haven for our family's vacation home, where we plan to make many family memories and raise our grandchildren with the same Texas Hill Country traditions. We want to share Hill Country Haven with others and hope that they will enjoy and experience the same joy. Maybe even start their own annual memories and traditions of their time in the Texas Hill Country at Hill Country Haven.

What makes this property unique

We built this property for the gorgeous views and the location. It is close to all hill country activities and locations; yet, it has its own privacy away from all the noise.