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7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 28
Popular amenities
Toys
Barbecue grill
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Off-street parking available
Explore the area
New Braunfels, TX
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
1 min walk
Prince Solms Park
Place, Prince Solms Park
1 min walk
Comal River
Place, Comal River
2 min walk
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 28)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 6
4 Single Beds
Bedroom 7
4 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Garden
About this property
Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28
Summary:
Large home with covered game and entertainment pavilion, outdoor kitchen, and minutes to Comal River entry and exit points - Walk to Schlitterbahn
The Space:
Your large group will not find a better more family friendly location than CarriageHaus Retreat & Pavilion at the Comal! Home rental includes use of 1,800 sq foot private game room and entertainment pavilion. Free onsite parking.
Directly adjacent to Schlitterbahn and only a 5 minute walk to the City Tube Shoot for a float down the Comal. Exit at the last public exit & enjoy an 8 minute walk back to the home. Relax - Recharge - Repeat!
Short walk to shopping, dining, and live music venues in Downtown New Braunfels. 5 minute drive to Gruene.
Great for large groups! Game and entertainment Pavilion, outdoor kitchen/bar, and minutes to river access!
CarriageHaus Retreat at the Comal truly has it all! This beautiful spacious home is located right in the heart of New Braunfels and all the great things it has to offer. The home is a short walk to the entrance to the Comal River at the Tube Shoot and a short walk back from the last public tuber's exit. Schlitterbahn is literally next door to the home!
The home and Pavilion have been completely remodeled. Professional photos coming soon! CarriageHaus Retreat at the Comal now offers 7 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms and will comfortably sleep (and entertain) up to 28 guests in beds.
Enjoy your own private 1800 square foot game room and entertainment pavilion complete with pool, shuffle-board, and foosball tables. Equipped with 4 large flat screen TV's, a sound system, and space to dance. There's also a large dining and bar service area and outdoor kitchen. If you’ve had just a little too much fun outside, the large entertainment barn is perfect for hanging out and relaxing after a long day on the water. This entertainment pavilion now insulated with HVAC, bar kitchen with sink and refrigerator and half bathroom. Outdoor kitchen with two gas barbecue grills.
Whether you want to swim or tube in the crystal clear water of the Comal River, enjoy the excitement of Schlitterbahn, shop downtown, grab a bite to eat at the many downtown restaurants / music venues, catch a game at a bar, take a quick drive to historic Gruene or just RELAX this is the home for you!
Special Events Allowed - Perfect for family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding parties / receptions, corporate retreats, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, Christmas parties, and company picnics or gatherings. Special events must be approved in advance - Contact us for information and pricing.
Bring your events to life at The CarriageHaus Retreat and Pavilion at the Comal! Our historic property is designed to host a variety of events from corporate retreats to family reunions. Included in your rental are numerous spaces for socializing and entertaining outdoors, with outdoor kitchen and 1800 square foot private entertainment barn with bar service area, indoor seated dining and dance floor. Convenient access to the Comal River within easy walking distance. Want your event catered? We can recommend private chefs, local restaurants, and mobile bartenders who will design a custom meal and drink menu for your event.
CarriageHaus Retreat:
The living room, kitchen, dining, and laundry room are all on the main floor. There are three bedrooms and four bathrooms on the main floor and four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. The home boasts a total of five flat screen smart TV's in the living room and in bedrooms 1,2,3, and 4 - Internet enabled so you can log in to your Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon prime accounts - WiFi mesh net with high speed internet connection, water softener and reverse osmosis drinking water. All king and queen beds feature a luxury Posh+Lavish Oeko-Tex Certified mattress while the daybeds, trundles, and Twin XL beds feature Oeko-Tex certified cooling memory foam mattresses. You'll enjoy crisp hotel linens and towels, and complete hotel bath amenities.
Main floor:
Living Room: At the rear entrance to the home, in the the living room you'll find plenty of comfortable seating and a 75" UHD Smart TV. Living Room features a Coddle Me Luxury Queen Convertible Sofa and and enjoys access to the Laundry room and full bathroom with Tub/Shower. The Coddle me Queen convertible sofa bed is not your ordinary sofa bed. It converts to an 80”L x 60”W sleep surface and feature sinuous springs and pocket coil mattress technology.
The Kitchen has been completely remodeled with floor to ceiling cabinetry, a farm house sink, and new stainless steel appliances. The kitchen has all GE appliances - 5 burner gas cooktop with electric oven with vent to the outside, side by side refrigerator / freezer with ice and water in the door, and under counter microwave. There is also a Perlick undercounter ice machine, reverse osmosis water dispenser at the sink and Keurig coffee maker. There is a second side by side refrigerator / freezer in the Pavilion.
The Dining Room holds a 9 foot table that can extend to 12 feet in length to accommodate up to 14 people for a meal together under beautiful beaded chandeliers.
Bedroom 1: King Bed; En-suite full bathroom with walk in shower
Bedroom 2: Two Queen Beds, Twin Daybed with roll-out trundle; En-suite full bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 3: Two Queen Beds, En-suite full bathroom with walk-in shower
Second floor
Bedroom 4: King bed; En-suite full bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 5: King Bed and 2 Twin XL beds
Bedroom 6: 4 Twin XL beds
Bedroom 7: Daybed with pull out trundle and 2 Twin XL beds
Bedrooms 5, 6, and 7 share access to a full bathroom with walk-in shower
1800 square foot Game and Entertainment Pavilion with bar kitchen and half bathroom
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire home except for locked closets used for supplies.
The Neighborhood:
The home is right in the middle of the action! Directly adjacent to Schlitterbahn and only a 5 minute walk to the City Tube Shoot for a float down the Comal. Exit at the last public exit & enjoy an 8 minute walk back to the home. Relax - Recharge - Repeat!
Short walk to shopping, dining, and live music venues in Downtown New Braunfels. 5 minute drive to Gruene.
Getting Around:
All things New Braunfels and Gruene are less than 1.5 miles in either direction
* 9 minute walk to Main entrance to Schlitterbahn
* River Outfitters are a stone's throw from the home
* 5 minute walk to Comal River Tube shoot
* 8 minute walk back to home from Last Comal River tuber's exit
* 1 mile walk to Wurstfest
* San Marcos with its outlets are 10 minutes away
* San Antonio/Austin are a short 30 minute drive.
Other Things to Note:
o For guests who book on Airbnb - Max occupancy for this property is more than 16 guests. If you will have more than 16 guests please message us as we will need to adjust the number for your booking. There is an additional guest fee of $25 per night per guest over the base occupancy of 14 (2 per bedroom).
o The booking guest must be at least 25 years old.
o Parties / events allowed - must be approved prior to booking and will incur an additional fee. Please message us.
o Refunds for guests who booked through HomeAway / VRBO or our direct website will be processed minus any credit card fees as they are not refunded to the host
Interaction with Guests:
This property is managed by RiverCity Hosting. We are only a text or phone call away to help make your stay superb.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Property Registration Number STR23-0277
Property # 2855572vb
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit
About the area
New Braunfels
Eastside, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels, is home to this holiday home. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Comal River and Guadalupe River. Consider Whitewater Amphitheatre for a night out or Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark if you're travelling with kids.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Prince Solms Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Comal River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Schlitterbahn East - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Guadalupe River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
San Marcos Station - 24 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Krause's Cafe - 15 min walk
Naegelin's Bakery - 12 min walk
Downtown Social - 16 min walk
McAdoo's - 15 min walk
Muck And Fuss Craft Beer And Burger Bar - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28?
As of 1 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 on 5 Jul 2026 start from £863, 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.
What time is check-in at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 located?
Located in Eastside, this family-friendly New Braunfels holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Schlitterbahn East and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark. Comal River and Guadalupe River are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We found the remodeled home so inviting and so comfortable for all. The bedding and linens were perfect. I'm a cook and found the kitchen so inviting with all the utensils I needed to cook with ease. Plus, the pavilion was over the top for fun. It was so well planned out for a party or just a perfect getaway for family fun. A real man cave with pool table, fooze ball, scuffle board, piano, ping pong, piano, a perfect place to lay out the food for a buffet.
Alice A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rose A.
13 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
There were just adults present. Environment was very comfortable
The managers of this property were communicative and very helpful. They even helped coordinate the pickup of a lost air pod after we checked out. Great and friendly service!
Our hostess were beyond outstanding.The home was immaculate and had finer touches. So much nicer than most. This is our 18th holiday gathering and the best one yet!Spacious, well designed and appointed.
Sharon R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Sharon! We hope to host you again!
We had a great time here for Thanksgiving. The kids played non stop outside and in the barn. Very accommodating and comfortable, VERY CLEAN. There was plenty of space and privacy, there are 4 masters with en suite bathrooms which was a huge plus.
COURTNEY H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2026
We are glad you all enjoyed the home, Courtney. We would love to host you again!
we have been going to Schlitterbahn for 35 years and this is the perfect place to stay for the park and for floating the Comal river! Plenty of beds for families or a big group of friends and the Pavillion is great entertainment with ping pong, a pool table, shuffle board, and foosball table:) Perfect house and we hope to be back next year!!
Judy A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2025
Thank you, Judy! We look forward to hosting you again!
We enjoyed our family vacation here. Perfect location, close to the water park, tubing and restaurants. House was super clean and the owner was very easy to get in touch with. Will definitely stay here again in the future! Perfect vacation house!
Lauren H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Awww, we love families just like yours! It was our pleasure having you at the good life house and would be honored for a return visit!!
The Hoopers 😀
The place was amazing and it is absolutely the best place for family get togethers both adults and c
AMAZING
Courtnie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you! Your group was just what we wish for!!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tami W.
24 Jul 2017
Its an awesome place to stay!!
Walking distance to Schlitterbahn, great place to eat 2 doors down and a beautiful house with plenty of room. Backyard fenced in so the kids can run free!
Tami W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful home ! We love families having a great time, that is what it is all about😊 We hope to see you again !
The Hoopers
What an amazing house and the party barn is a ton of fun! Highly recommend this property for your large group gathering. The owners are fantastic and very responsive!!
We had a wonderful time at the home and the pavilion/ game room was a great option. We had a pre wedding meeting/ rehearsal inside the pavilion and everyone had a great time with the accommodations. I definitely would recommend this location to my family and friends.
Zeferino R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
We are glad that you enjoyed the home, Zeferino. We would love to host you again!
This was the best home that we have stayed over the summer holidays. Not only was it within walking distance to the water park, it was a superb facility for a large family reunion. The game pavilion was an added bonus. It provided an excellent venue for games, dance party, and family eating. The decor of the restored home was exquisite. So much so, that ideas were remembered for use in our own homes. The amenities were excellent. Chip and salsa awaited us when we arrived in addition to a fine vintage wine. All aspects of the stay were very impressive.
Cheryl E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the home and the location, Cheryl! We hope to host you again!:)
Our family of 16 stayed at this house… we had family ages 2 to 72 & EVERYONE loved it! First house we stayed in as a family that no one complained! The kids had a blast in the game room and the parents were able to spread out in all the rooms without feeling cramped! Great place and hope to book again!
This property was great for the group we had - lots of twin beds so everyone had their own space! Also, the locations was fantastic for getting on and off the river. The party barn is a perfect place for large groups to gather. To top it all off, the property manager was wonderful to work with!
SHELLY F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
So glad you loved your stay at the good life house ❤️
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edythe L.
7 Jun 2019
Great Location, beautiful house, lots of room!
Everyone was helpful I had no issues
Edythe L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you 👍 so glad your group enjoyed the good life house👋🏻
Hosted my niece’s bachelorette party here and it was an AMAZING space for an event. Everyone enjoyed the outdoor pavilion with endless games, the house was beautiful, the kitchen had everything you could possible need, it was within walking distance to Wurstfest. Can’t recommend this place enough! Stop searching and book here - promise it’s worth every penny!
Laura V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
Glad you all had a good time at Wurstfest and our home. We would love to host you again!
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