Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL
JB2 River Ranch is a comfortable and luxurious space for your next family reunion, multi-family vacation, or corporate retreat, with a full remodel completed in June 2022. We have over 250 ft of riverfront on Lake McQueeney with a wide, multi-level dock for lakeside fun. JB2 is close to all the restaurants, bars, and activities of New Braunfels, Historic Gruene, and Seguin while enjoying the tranquility and openness of a rural getaway.
The Main House features a gourmet kitchen, 3 dining areas, 2 living areas, 5 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms. The courtyard layout includes a Casita, with separate entrances, an additional kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. With ample outdoor seating over multiple levels, everyone in your group will be able to enjoy the 180-degree water views.
Our home sits on 5 private acres, about 1/2 mile from the main road. Find your peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city: take a dip or float in the river, fish for catfish and bass from our dock, watch the herds of whitetail deer, listen to the birds chirping, or take in the majestic sunsets over the water.
The house is located above the 500 year flood plain, approximately 40 feet above the water and lower dock.
INCLUDED AMENITIES:
* 250 feet of waterfront with a huge dock & deck. * Fully equipped kitchen to create gourmet meals. * 2 full-sized refrigerators/freezers. * Traeger pellet grill. * Propane gas grill (next to Party Barn). * Extra-large capacity washers & dryers. * Fire pit. * Basketball hoop & tree swing. * Vegan hand soap & body wash (non-toxic, paraben & sulfate free). * Professional moisturizing shampoo & conditioner with avocado oil & aloe vera. * Bath & hand towels. * Dish & laundry detergent.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
* 4 air conditioning units. * 3 hot water heaters. * All custom, handbuilt solid pine beds with hotel-quality mattresses. * All new bathroom vanities with granite countertops. * All new stainless steel kitchen appliances, including 5-burner induction stove, range hood, double oven, dishwasher, & fridges/freezers. * All new flooring. * All new paint inside & out. * All new window treatments. * All new lighting. * Eclectic mix of brand-new, antique, and custom handcrafted furniture. * Art collected by ourselves and our families throughout our travels. * 4 large screen TVs (Living Room, MBR, Casita Kitchenette, & Courtyard).
We still have water in our part of Lake McQueeney! As of Summer 2025, the water level around our outer dock is still 3-4 feet deep, and over 8 feet deep in the center of the river off our dock. Floating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboards, etc. are all still good where our house is located on the river, just no power boats.
Regarding the Lake McQueeney dam repair work, our house is approximately 4 miles upriver from the dam, and has had only a minimal 1-1.5 foot water level decrease since the start of the work.
We still have regularly flowing water from the small hydroelectric dam a few hundred yards upstream of us. *** Please note: Our home is located in a rural area. You may encounter a variety of wildlife on the property, including deer, insects, fire ants, mice, spiders, birds, snakes, raccoons, lizards, etc. We do our best to prevent pests inside the house, but you may still encounter them.
Main areas of the property for your use are: - The main house (the 'Casita' is part of the same main house and garage structure, with an arched walkway from the front yard through to the back courtyard) - The dock and yards - The covered picnic porch, tables, and gas grill by our barn (not inside the barn itself)
*** We do not provide outdoor towels or blankets for the dock and lake. Please use our bath and hand towels inside only.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
All furniture (indoors and outdoors) should be in the same location as at arrival.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The property owner does not consent to hunting or any use of weapons, bows, crossbows, or slingshots for sporting purposes on their land.
The property owner does not consent to usage of fireworks on the property. Fires are only permitted in permanently installed firepits and fireplaces.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL on 13 Apr 2026 start from £897, 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 at Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Waterfront Luxury Home on 5 Acres.
Sleeps 22. Beds: 5 king, 4 queen, 4 twin XL located?
This family-friendly New Braunfels holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Guadalupe River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Seguin Oakwood Art League. Schlitterbahn East and Texas Tubes are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Beautiful property and house. Everything was perfect and the hosts were wonderful. Would highly recommend this property to any family looking to spend time together on the river.
Large group had a great time - property is as advertised, plenty of spaces to sleep for a group of 18. Air conditioning worked incredibly even on a hot summer day. Would highly recommend this spot.
We had a wonderful time during our stay! The check-in was very easy, communication was wonderful, and the house was gorgeous. My favorite parts of the house are definitely the kitchen and the outdoor seating. We floated the river during the day and relaxed on the patio and dock area in the evenings. We will be going back!
Amber H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thanks Amber, we hope we can be a part of your family vacations for years to come.
We had 15 people from 3 generations. Plenty of room for everyone, kitchen well stocked, hosts quick to respond and helpful with local attractions. Listing reflected property well. Close to Clear Springs Restaurant and only around 15 min drive to Schlitterbaun, Comal River ride, HEB plus.
The pictures show a very nice property, but the place is much nicer and more accommodating than what the pictures reveal. We thoroughly enjoyed fishing, swimming, sitting out on the porch, dining, or even lounging with the family in the living room watching the TV. The host communicated well and made the stay more comfortable and easy at checkout.
An absolute beautiful house and location on the river.It was perfect for our mothers 95th birthday and reunion.The indoor areas and the outside sitting areas esp. the fire pit.Jeff and I managed very easily with our communications Usually over my lame queries and requests. He was always helpful. Fully stocked chefs style kitchen. We have 2 chefs in the family so that worked out well. The gas grill was helpful ( I wish it was a bit closer to the main house. But perfectly situated if you are using the barn, Sadly we didn't have time to enjoy down by the water only the youngest grandchild did attempt some fishing. Lovely . Thanks.
Our family traveled down from Minnesota to be close to other family members in Marion, TX for the Total Solar Eclipse. We absolutely loved the layout and design of the house. We didn’t spend anytime on the water, but it is a great set up for anyone who would enjoy that. There was a bottle of wine from their family label left for us which was delicious. Clean, easy instructions, spacious, close to Greene. Everything we could have wanted!
The pictures do this property absolutely no justice. The house is huge and stunning. Plenty of space for our large crowd. The water at the back of the property was amazing. We spent the weekend celebrating my husbands birthday and it was definitely one for the books. Any questions I had the property owners were very quick to respond. If your looking for a home to accommodate a large group then this property is for you. You will not be disappointed,
Kayci H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thanks Kayci, we really appreciate your comments about the house. It's been a lot of work to get it renovated. We fell in love with those living room and courtyard patio views when we first saw it.
We celebrated my 65th birthday over the 4th of July weekend and we could not have chosen a more perfect place in a beautiful setting. We had family members ranging from 87 to 1 year and everyone had a bed and bath and privacy!
The home is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings.
The owners have thought of every detail to make this an enjoyable experience. We laughed, created wonderful memories, swam in the river, fished, kayaked and didn’t leave this location because everything we needed was right there!
The owners were highly responsive to any questions we had. I really hate to leave such a wonderful review because I’d like to keep this 5 ⭐️place to myself 🥰. Thank you Jeff & Jessica for providing a beautiful place to create beautiful memories ❤️
Julie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thanks Julie, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay, and loved seeing the pictures of your grandkids playing in the water and fishing!
Large group, plenty of space indoors and outdoors. The property is well maintained, yet still in a natural state. Our group was there during a heat wave and burn ban, but that didn't deter us at all. We still spent time outdoors in the evening watching the beautiful sky, and in the river during the day. Kitchen was the main area and held our group. We even had a Private Chef and everything he needed to cook was provided. We can't wait to go back. I would love to answer questions but Jeff is wonderful at it.
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I could not have imagined a more perfect place to stay for our annual friends reunion trip! Jeff and Jessica have such a stunning property inside and out, the beds were so comfortable, everyone said they slept great every morning and having two washers/dryers was a huge plus too! The property exactly checked all of our boxes for our large group- spacious, on land, right on the water, full amenities, close to Gruene Hall, and not far from Whitewater either! We spent every day just hanging out in the backyard and on the river, we didn't have to worry about driving somewhere to go float. The kitchen was probably the hotspot for late night hangs and game nights, everyone enjoyed themselves. Jeff and Jessica were quick to respond and communicating any last minute needs as well! Thank you so much again and hope we can come again soon!
The size of the home worked out perfect for our family gathering of about 22 people total. Inside Well equipped with everything needed for cooking our Thanksgiving dinner. Inside the home was great. The outside of the home where we spent the majority of our time was under kept. Spider webs every where, on all the out door furniture . The home had many windows for the view of the river windows were dirty with spider webs on the outside. Patio furniture was torn and moldy . The dock area by the river was dirty and unkept, old leaves tree limbs piled in a corner old swim floats with dirt and mold . All outdoor space could have used a good power wash everywhere
Vanessa B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
Hi Vanessa, thank you for the feedback and we're so glad you enjoyed the family time.
We acknowledge that the dust from summer had built up, and was due for a cleaning. We got in there this week (20 Nov) and cleaned all the windows and pressure washed outside. We have also replaced the cushions on the 2 lounge chairs which had some tears, and completed haul-off from some tree trimming to improve the view from the deck and maintain the trees ahead of winter.
The home was beautiful and spacious for our group celebrating a birthday.
There is plenty of seating and lounging areas for everyone to spread out.
Great views of the river.
Well stocked kitchen.
Top of line appliances.
Would highly recommend to anyone!
We had a wonderful family vacation on the Guadalupe. Beautiful property and it was so quiet and peaceful during our stay. The home has ample room for guests and the beds are comfy. We all had a great time down by the river fishing, kayaking and hanging out in the water. The cows and donkey next door were a fun extra for our two grandkids. Jeff and Jessica were a pleasure to communicate with and were so helpful with any questions we had. Great hosts!
This house is perfect for a large group and the online pictures do not do the house justice! The hosts were VERY quick to respond to any questions and were great with sending updates. We had a group of 19, ages 7 to 50+ and there was plenty of space for all of us to hang out together or spread out into smaller groups. The kitchen had everything we needed and we cooked a lot so used many different pots and pans. The room sizes were great and everyone commented that they were surprised how good they slept on the mattresses since it’s pretty common to sleep on poor quality or very old mattresses in rentals. We had fun hanging out on the back patio and even more fun on the dock. The water past the dock can be deep for some but even the 7 and 8 year olds were swimming using the floats that the owner provided. A few of us caught bass and even some pretty large catfish too. The only negative I can think of is that there were no large trash cans outside by the house. We had a large group and cooked every meal at the house so we had a lot of trash by the end of the day. Luckily we had a truck so we took the trash to the bins by the hwy, as the owners asked, daily so we didn’t have any issues with animals ripping open our trash bags. Overall, a very happy and successful end of summer trip for all. Can’t wait to come again soon.
This is by far one of the best vacation rentals I have booked to date. Location makes you feel secluded yet the listing is a short drive into New Braunfels and surrounding areas. Plenty of rooms and space throughout the property to kickback and relax. The kitchen was big which made it nice for cooking all weekend. Communication with the property owners was easy and they answered every question within a timely manner. You won’t be disappointed with this property! We’ll definitely be back!
Bradley L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jeff & Jessica
We're excited to share our second home with you for your vacation. We live in Austin and love spending time with our family at Lake McQueeney. We enjoy going out for dinner and music in New Braunfels and Gruene, especially exploring the area to find fun restaurants and breweries.
We are experienced hosts and want to make your stay comfortable and easy. We previously hosted our second home in Lake Tahoe on VRBO for 11 years and earned VRBO Premier Host recognition continuously.
Why they chose this property
We looked at a lot of houses in the Hill Country, and knew immediately that this was 'the one'. The high ceilings and enormous windows provide an airy feeling and great views. The common areas of the Main House all flow together so large groups can comfortably gather. The Courtyard setup with the Main House, multiple patios, and Casita provides a great space for large groups, while still allowing you to find a quiet moment when you want. Lake McQueeney is nice and quiet since there is no public access to this section of the Guadalupe.
What makes this property unique
There's nothing quite like sipping a cup of coffee on the back deck as the sun rises over the water and the birds chirp in the trees. Yearround, Lake McQueeney is breathtakingly beautiful - and only minutes from the attractions, restaurants, bars, and dance halls of New Braunfels and Sequin. We found this property to be the perfect combination of peaceful tranquility and modern convenience.
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