Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River - Gruene

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Reflections Of The Trees Over The Floating River Dock

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9 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 25325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

New Braunfels, TX

Guadalupe River

1 min walk

Gruene Hall

3 min drive

Comal River

6 min drive

San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)

37 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

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 - On The Guadalupe 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 w/cable, 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. 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.

Comal County WORD Permit #L1494

Property manager

Lynnae & Jeff Paules

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Fees for events over 25 people. Contact owners.

Pets

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

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 there are fees: golf cart $50/day, hot tub prep $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.

New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

Gruene Hall - 3 min drive
Comal River - 6 min drive
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 7 min drive
Landa Park - 7 min drive
New Braunfels MarketPlace - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min drive
‪Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
‪Black's Barbecue - ‬6 min drive
‪Wings and Rings - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gruene River Haven - On The Guadalupe 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

2 Sept 2024

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

Jake H.

21 Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Rob C.

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful views, inside a little dated

We were two families with grandma and really enjoyed our stay. The views of the river are spectacular, plenty of rooms and bathrooms for everyone and great river access and equipment that we made the most of. The house is dated inside in terms of appliances and we had an AC leaking problem one night that the owners came over and took care of. Kitchen is very small for the size of the house/people but we enjoyed the nice grill outside. The one thing that would have been good to know that wasn’t in the listing is there is an RV on the property that also has the river access for renters through the same back yard river access. We thought it was private and only were told about this at checkin.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celesta W.

16 July 2024

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

Beautiful place!

We had our annual family vacation and slept comfortably for a large gathering! Host were so accommodating and was a perfect place to stay. Unfortunately we had to cut our stay short because of Hurricane. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

1 July 2024

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

50th Anniversary Celebration

We arrived on Sunday afternoon & departed on Friday morning after a week of fun filled activities, ie, both local to the area as well as via the property itself, as they provide river tubes, kayaks, fire pit, hot-tub, bbq pits, plenty of outdoor spaces for visiting, gaming, etc! We had 18 in our party ranging in age from 7-to-72 which this property housed perfectly with 9 bedrooms & 6.5 bathrooms! We cooked indoors & outdoors everyday thus there's 2 refrigerators + all the pots & pans provided and full dishwasher & soap. They also had 2 full-size washers & dryers with soap & dryer sheets! Lynnae & Jeff were great property managers prior to arrival, during and after, as they responded to our requests via email, phone & texts! The property is well located just minutes from downtown Gruene & New Braunfels which both provide great shopping & restaurant opportunities! The house itself has 3 levels with 3 bedrooms on the ground/main level & 4 upstairs & 2 downstairs! Also...there's a tv located outside on the patio as well in all bedrooms & den! They also have a dvd player + movies available in the den! Overall? Great week at the Gruene River Haven!👍👍👍

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cipi A.

6 June 2024

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

Rene P.

29 Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

18 Feb 2024

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

60/40 Celebration

We gathered 14 girl family members to celebrate a sister turning 60 and a daughter turning 40. The Gruene River Haven was the perfect place for this celebration. I can’t say enough about Lynnae and Jeff. They responded immediately to any of my questions prior to our arrival. Their communications were outstanding. I am so thankful that they met us at the house to show us around and aquaint us with the property. The house has ample gathering spots for conversations and fellowship. The kitchen was fully outfitted with dishes enough for all. Linens from beds to towels were lovely. We had a wonderful time and will be talking about it for months to come. Thank you !

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

23 Jan 2024

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

Nice Owners

Family stayed for wedding which was in Gruene. Look at pictures carefully! House is really not suited for elderly people due to steep stairs, uneven floors, and most bathrooms had shower/tub combo which is hard to get into. Good views from many rooms, well stocked kitchen, 2 refrigerators (but one in kitchen had many cracked shelves), and outdoor space was very nice!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

3 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful Family Christmas

Our extended family of 15 adults celebrated an early Christmas and were floored at the beautiful view and outdoor space at this property. Although the kitchen is very small, we took turns cooking and there was tons of space to eat, play games, watch TV, and just enjoy spending time together. The view of the river is amazing! Were visited by deer each morning and evening as we hung out on the patio and deck. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms that allowed us to spread out. Very short commute to downtown Gruene for shopping.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

15 Nov 2023

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

Great location on the river, close to Gruene

We had a group of 15 people for the Wurstfest nearby in New Braunfels. The house had enough bedrooms to accommodate all the couples privately. Kitchen was well stocked, but a little tight. There were also several living areas which allowed us to break into groups. The outside was great, with plenty of covered area which was appreciated due to the rain. The gas heaters were also appreciated. Parking was OK, we got 7 full sized vehicles. Lots of deer roaming the neighborhood, so be careful driving.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney D.

20 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Spot for a Bachelorette!

This was the perfect spot to celebrate a bachelorette party in New Braunfels! We had a group of 18 girls that was able to sleep comfortably on this property. It’s so difficult to find a place where adults can have their own space (not in a bunk room that sleeps 10+ people), and this house delivers! Everyone felt like they got their money’s worth with this stay. The outside area was beautiful and perfect for an outdoor dinner (we did hibachi at the house). We were also so happy there were enough tubes for us to cool off in the river in this Texas heat! We’ll definitely be staying here for our next girls’ trip in New Braunfels!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAn L.

12 Aug 2023

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

Annual family vacation

Our family enjoyed our stay at Gruene River Haven. We had 14, various ages and interests. They enjoyed the dock, the river and the hot tub. Lots of rooms, sort of quirky vintage but everything was really nice. Beautiful yard with deer visitors.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

2 Aug 2023

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

Sandra B., EAGLE LAKE, Texas

24 June 2023

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

A Slice of Heaven

This property was inviting, peaceful, easy to visit with each other, shady cooling extra hot days, and acommadated a large family well. The water was mostly private and like a lake. Our family usually stay at the beach, but now they chose this place over the beach. I can not say enough good about the owners. They were wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

maggie s.

12 June 2023

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

Great place!

We rented this house for my 50th birthday celebration and it was perfect. Lots of room for everyone and you can’t beat the location. The river is deep in front on the house/dock and there were plenty of floats and kayaks for us to use. Some sweet deer came to visit and we saw a large variety of birds. The green spaces are well manicured and there is plenty of room and seating outside as well as in. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

30 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Janis C.

19 May 2023

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

Beautiful property!

I held a company business retreat for two days at this beautiful property. Plenty of beds for everyone to have their own bed. Nice separated areas and lots of room for collaboration with teams. The setting is gorgeous on the beautiful Guadalupe river. In the morning drinking coffee, beautiful birds, herons deer and incredible views highly recommend the property for a family outing, or like ours a company business owners were very friendly and very accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawn m.

15 May 2023

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

Graduation 2023- AWESOME!

Perfect house for large gatherings. Ours was for Texas State 2023, family in from all over. Lynnae and Jeff were great, responded to all questions and issues within minutes. I will say that the driveway is the only negative, it is very steep and if raining becomes rather slippery. BACK DOWN need running start back up! Overall you can't go wrong renting this house. Thanks again Lynnae and Jeff- your house made my daughters graduation weekend COMPLETE!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

4 May 2023

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

Fantastic House Perfect For Family Gathering

Couldn't have been more pleased with this property. Family came in from all over US and Australia for my son's wedding. Absolutely perfect place for a home base and enjoy the down time with family between events.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

30 Mar 2023

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

Jennifer R.

7 Mar 2023

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

1st weddding anniversary/husbands birthday

We enjoyed our stayed. Not recommended for anybody that has trouble with knee problems. Lots of steps up and down. Other than we enjoyed the outside with Cornhole and bluetooth speaker also can’t forget about the fishing.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye D.

20 Feb 2023

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

Great Stay!

This was a great house for our group of 9 adults. Your heart might skip a beat going down the steep driveway :-), but the weather was great so there were no issues. House has all the amenities (inside and outside) necessary for a good time. If you have less than perfect knees, be sure to stay in one of the 3 bedrooms on the main level--but the house is lovely. Lynnae and Jeff were very responsive to our texts and were the perfect hosts. We would definitely visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

12 Jan 2023

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

Marsielle H.

29 Dec 2022

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

Family Christmas

The house layout was perfect for our family. Definitely unique! Property owner was great. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lynnae & Jeff Paules

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, 4 grandchildren and 3 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!