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Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River

Riverside holiday home with sauna and Hot tub

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Lights At Night
Walkway To The River
Firepit At Night
Reflections Of The Trees Over The Floating River Dock
River View From The Patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
9 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 223500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Guadalupe River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gruene Hall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Comal Room

1 Queen Bed

Cypress Room

1 Queen Bed

Gruene Room North

1 Queen Bed

Gruene Room South

1 Queen Bed

Guadalupe Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Hill Country Room

1 Queen Bed

Lone Star Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Pecan Room

1 Queen Bed

Riverview Room

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common Area

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cypress Room

Toilet · Shower only

Gruene Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Guadalupe Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry Room

Toilet

Lone Star Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Pecan Room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River

The Gruene River Haven sleeps 22 and is a fantastic location to experience all that the New Braunfels and Gruene area have to offer. Situated directly on the Guadalupe River with 150 feet of river frontage it is the perfect location for family reunions, corporate events, small intimate weddings or any group gathering. Along the riverfront there are huge ancient cypress trees towering over a private floating river dock perfect for toobing, kayaking, or fishing. The grounds consist of covered and shaded patios surrounded by large pecan and oak trees, a large fire pit area and a lush green lawn leading down to the river. On the patio there is a 55" large screen outdoor smart TV, bluetooth enabled sound bar, propane fired BBQ grill, charcoal/wood smoker, propane fired fire table, hot weather outdoor fan and a cold weather propane fired patio heater. Also, there is a 12 foot long outdoor cedar plank "Star Bar" perfect for summer time toober people watching. Toobs and kayaks are available for guest use. There is a Saluspa Hot Tub on an outdoor deck available with a $20 preparation fee. The house is a cozy setting with virtually every room in the house having an amazing view of the Guadalupe River. 9 bedrooms give everyone the privacy they need while still sleeping 22 comfortably. There are smart TVs in every bedroom, living room and patio with cable. There is a dining room and breakfast dining area perfect for large holiday meals. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, utensils and cooking essentials. There is a high chair and pack n play available.

Pets are generally not allowed but exceptions can be made for one maybe two pets under 50 lbs. You must request owner permission, sign a pet waiver and pay $50/day per pet fee/deposit before arrival.

There is a vacation rental RV on a secluded part of the property at the top of a hill away from the main house which we rent separately and may have guests staying in it during your stay.

The RV mentioned above can be made available to rent in addition to the main house for larger groups. With the RV rented in addition to the main house there is sleeping space for 26 and room to park 15 vehicles. Please contact us for details.

It is possible that during daylight hours only we will need to launch toobers and kayakers from the river dock during your stay. These will be guests staying at our other properties.

Comal County WORD Permit #L1494

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Fees for events over 25 people. Contact owners.
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only
No more than 25 people and 8-10 vehicles are permitted on the property without prior permission from the owner. Please see attached rental agreement.
Pets are generally not allowed but exceptions can be made by requesting owner permission, signing a pet waiver before arrival and paying $50/day/pet
Swim at your own risk. Tenant acknowledges there is no lifeguard on duty at the river. If wanted hot tub prep fee $20.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Fees for events over 25 people. Contact owners.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Braunfels

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Gruene, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels. Gruene Hall and New Braunfels Conservation Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at McKenna Children's Museum and Windmill Farm Winery. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Schlitterbahn East are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gruene Hall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Comal River - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Landa Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 23 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪QuikTrip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Gallos Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gruene River Haven - High & Dry On The River located?

Located in Gruene, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Guadalupe River and Gruene Hall. Comal River and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 259 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CECELIA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay here. Great location. Clean. Great owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time relaxing and catching up in this space for the weekend. They’ve done an amazing job making the experience feel welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large friend gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and the location is perfect! Owners were great to work with. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners are very friendly and helpful. We had a group of 12 and the house was plenty big for us, with enough room both inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caprice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot on the river! Owners were super sweet and very prompt to answer any questions! Love the rivier front large front yard. All rooms nice and cold! Our whole group had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis P.

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

river haven is the best

been coming here for over 40 years. Lord willing I'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

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

Family wedding

We rented the house for a family wedding in Gruene so we could all stay together. The view is so beautiful and the accommodation was perfect for a large family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie M.

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

Best weekend ever!

We loved staying here so much! We had about 20 college students and it was great, we definitely want to come back. Tons of room to spread out and the best outdoor space you could ask for. Great location too, only a 20 minute walk from Gruene Hall.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Amazing Location and Vibe

Best house on the Guadalupe. Great for friends and families!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

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

Family New Year's Eve

Great size for our group and loved the firepit in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whit E.

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

Business trip

Went great. Nice place for the team..
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CECELIA

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

Great time on the River

Our family of mixed ages had a Christmas get a way to remember.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cipi A.

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

Beautiful Property

Everything was well taken care of no issues. Beautiful views and peaceful. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Everything was wonderful!

The check in process was easy. The owners were fantastic and the home was perfect for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Perfect Family Reunion Location

Enough room for everyone! The setup of the bedrooms/bathrooms meant privacy, comfort, and no long lines for the showers! Our family had a wonderful vacation here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared P.

This home is amazing.

Wonderful home and gorgeous yard with awesome river access. Was able to accommodate four families with plenty of room to spare. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Great for large group!

Property was great setup and perfect for our annual father/son Fiji trip that had 16 attendees this year! Thank you for sharing your property and being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

River resort

All of our friends/family want to go back! It's a really cool old house by the river with plenty of space for yard games. Plus having the river right there with so many kayaks and tubes to use is a huge plus to the property. The owners are super nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay K.

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

Great Time

What a great home! The setting is perfect, the water is pristine and the Cypress trees are huge. The shaded back yard is 10 degrees cooler than in the sun, plenty of space for lots of friends. The covered patio (with ceiling fans) was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Quick river trip

Love this property! Second time to stay here. The location seals the deal on this one! Backyard and location on river are perfect! Great place for larger group with so many bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Dallas, Texas

Great Stay at Riverfront House

We had a very big group and there was so much for everyone to do and plenty of room for us all to sleep. Perfectly located...right on the river and super close to Gruene Hall. The fire pit, the canoes, the grills and so much great yard seating. We loved it and can't wait to go again.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Labor Day family fun.

The house was perfect for our family. Lots of privacy for everyone and lots of family together space at the same time. Loved kayaking and floating in the river. We all want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Glorious Gruene Guad Gathering

Despite room for 22, only 7 of us enjoyed this trip. The house is certainly unique, with lots of rooming options. Everything was clean and tidy. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. The jewel in the crown is the back yard on the river. just a beautiful, serene spot. We will be back, without doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

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

Perfect house for multiple families

Loved the location, the property was perfect for us. The outdoor patio was our favorite space in the evenings with the fire pits and the patio lights. Made for great conversations and laughs!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lynnae & Jeff Paules

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Transplanted Texans with deep roots. Jeff moved to Beaumont as a child and graduated in 1980 from Lamar University with a Chemical Engineering degree. Eventually working, living and moving between Houston and Dallas several times as well as Atlanta, Georgia. Jeff has 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Lynnae moved to Beaumont in 1981 to start a family and has 4 children and 1 grandchild. Lynnae went on to graduate from Lamar University in 1992 with a degree in nursing. Jeff and Lynnae met in 2001 and started their journey together which has taken them to the far reaches of the globe. They enjoy traveling, skiing, rafting, and hiking. In 2018 they retired to New Braunfels and work full time making their guest's experiences enjoyable.

Why they chose this property

Whenever we traveled we have always preferred to stay at the "mom & pop" places vs the resorts and chain hotels. Each place had its own unique quality and we would enjoy meeting the owners and hearing their stories. Whether it was just the two of us or finding a place large enough to accommodate our large blended family we always enjoyed these places the most. When we would find something we really liked we would begin to dream about one day finding something similar and starting our own "mom & pop" place. Our dream came true when in 2017 when we came across the Gruene River Guest House our first vacation rental property only a mile and half away. We were so successful and enjoyed running the Gruene River Guest House so much we decided that we could take on more. As fate would have it in 2019 Jeff took a wrong turn trying to avoid road construction and came across a "For Sale By Owner" sign. He checked it out and a month later we had our second property the Gruene River Haven. We feel so lucky to find such an amazing property with such a great legacy developed by Maria Halbrook the prior owner and proprietor. We and Maria have become very close friends and we hope to follow her with many years of happy and satisfied renters.

What makes this property unique

The Gruene River Haven is sometimes referred to as a cozy quirky cool spot. The original house was a small A frame bungalow with only a few rooms built in the 1960's. Maria bought it in 1989 and proceeded to turn it into a Bed & Breakfast. She added on to it twice first adding the Lone Star, Gruene, Pecan and Cypress rooms and then the Guadalupe and Comal Rooms in the 1990's. The result is a cozy quirky cool house with amazing views, a fantastic location near Gruene, wonderful access to the Guadalupe River and a perfect spot for river oriented gatherings. What really makes the Gruene River Haven special however is our guests and the memories they make here!

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