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Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, Weekly and Monthly Discounts Available!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park, steps from Guadalupe River

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Welcome to Star of Texas
Star of Texas living room + TV
Covered outdoor dining at Star of Texas
Outdoor BBQ + bar
Spacious property grounds slope right down to the river

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

First Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Guest House Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

First Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest House Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, Weekly and Monthly Discounts Available!

If you're looking for a slice of Texas Hill Country heaven, look no further! Welcome to the Star of Texas, a quintessential Texas river house boasting over 3,000 sq ft of living space in the main house and detached cottage. The property accommodates up to 16 guests with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Looking for a tranquil spot that's close to various local attractions, look no further. Looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the charms of the Hill Country? At Star of Texas you'll find shady property grounds that plunge right into the refreshing waters of the Gudalupe.

Bring the whole family and enjoy the outdoor bar and grill area, grounds, and river during the day and in the evening spread out across the main house and cottage to enjoy a good night's rest. In the main house you'll find 3 bedrooms (sleeps 12 , 2 full bathrooms, 2 living areas, and a fully-equipped kitchen with bar and dining seating for 14. In the cottage you'll find a sleeping loft that can accommodate 4 guests, living area, full bath, and kitchen.

⭐️⭐️Weekly and monthly discounts are available! We'd love to host you as our guest.⭐️⭐️

Property highlights
* Spacious, shady property grounds that slope right down to the river
* Riverfront deck offers waterfront relaxation, fishing, swimming
* Evening serenades of the cicadas, birds, and frogs
* Hill Country river house invites you to slow down and relax
* Main house + cottage are perfect for larger groups
* Excellent, low-key location that's close to a variety of local attractions
* Full-sized washer & dryer + grill + high chair available for guest use

Sleeping Arrangements
* Bedroom #1 - 2 queens + 1 twin + TV + attached full bathroom
* Bedroom #2 - 2 queens + TV + shared hall bath
* Bedroom #3 - 1 queen + desk + shared hall bath
* Cottage loft - 1 queen + 1 full

Local attractions
* Canyon Lake Dam, 4 miles
* Whitewater Amphitheater, 4 miles
* Tubing outfitters, 4 miles
* Schlitterbahn, 12 miles
* Historic Gruene, 14 miles
* Local wineries, 15 miles

Important rental info
* Maximum occupancy, 16 guests
* Maximum of 5 vehicles
* Guests must be 25+ to rent
* Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will result in forfeiture of stay
* No smoking or pets on-site
* Fireplace is not operational in the home

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

New Braunfels

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in River Road, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Consider Whitewater Amphitheatre for a night out or Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark if you're travelling with kids. 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 - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Comal River - 24 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 26 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Landa Park - 26 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 40 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kafekali & Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, Weekly and Monthly Discounts Available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, Weekly and Monthly Discounts Available!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, Weekly and Monthly Discounts Available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, Weekly and Monthly Discounts Available!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Star of Texas and Cottage - Guadalupe Riverfront, Weekly and Monthly Discounts Available! located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clayton B.

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

Great trip at right price

Perfect family and friends getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca B.

Great Place

Great place to stay. It was very clean and neat! It is also located in a beautiful area! Thank you SKyRun!

10/10 Excellent

Gail N., Baton Rouge, LA, USA

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

Great place!

A few things need some attention but I sent the list and Vacay is on it. We all liked the location and spaciousness of the house and cottage. Great vacation for all my family!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

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

Perfect Location!

We had a great time staying here! Everything was convenient and as advertised. The tube rental place is a one minute walk from the front door which was perfect for our group. We will for sure book this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Dallas Texas USA

Texas Star

This was a great house for 3 families. We loved the outdoor space!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

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

The house is a great quiet location. Far from the city, but great for a River Weekend!

The house is bery unique and easily fits a large group. Would return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

August 2019

We had a great time and loved the property. We had 3 families and it was a perfect fit. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Quiet river house

House had lots of room and plenty of beds for our group. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed to prepare a nice meal. Enjoyed sitting out by the beautiful river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Weekend Stay

House was great for our family of 15. Plenty of room. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need to cook and serve. Outside are was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald Y.

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

Review

1. House needs a deep cleaning. Food, spider webs, dust was found under beds and couches, and in couches.2. Grass was not mowed/cut behind house to river.3. Lots of tree limbs and other on deck and sidewalks.4. Need additional table on decks by house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maci W.

5 stars!!!

Everything was perfect and handled amazingly! Thank you to the girl who helped us find an alternative when our original house didn't work out. The upgrade was incredible and we had a blast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alley S.

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

Beautiful spot, Plenty of rooms

The houses were great for our group of mothers and sons. Plenty of beds, great outdoor spaces with 2 decks. There are steep stairs to the lower deck and to the river so might be tricky for small kids or elderly. Kitchen had plenty of pots, pans utensils, bowls, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, and it had everything we needed. Having multiple outdoor areas was great for hanging out with the family. Beautiful view of the river. An ample number of sleeping areas for a family of 13. The Chairs by the river need to be thrown out. They collapsed on two of my family members. There should be a little more detail about the river access. It is not great for anyone who is older or out of shape. The backyard was not mowed and didn't get mowed until the day before we left. There are also two loose steps on the upper deck. Overall, the entire family enjoyed the stay, but we would look for a place that has easier access to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Alec L.

4

Mattresses need to be iodates but everything else is great! Great location, tube rental right across the street, close to grocery store and a few dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Diane S.

River Trip 2023

We love the location and size of house and cottage. Did turn in a few things that needed attention (repairs and housekeeping). We still had a good time!
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8/10 Good

John D.

Star of Texas

Vaca provided excellent instructions and responsiveness to questions. They did a great job. The house was very much as represented in the photos. The price of the house is high given the property when you include all the fees.

10/10 Excellent

Megan E., Pottsboro, TX

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

Great Fall Break Getaway

We had a large group with varying ages-adults, kids and toddlers. We all enjoyed our time at this location! Beautiful view of the river and a quiet surrounding neighborhood. About 25 minutes to town and 23 minutes to Gruene. The back deck could stand a good dusting, as there were a lot of cobwebs around the pavilion and the lights didn't seem to work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Great place for a group

We stayed here with 3 different families and it’s a great setup for a big group like that. House and cottage were both clean. Beds aren’t the most comfy but that seems to be the case at most rental places. There’s a bit of deferred maintenance that could be done (some light bulbs missing or not working, covered deck had a ton of old dusty spiderwebs, etc) but really nothing that made any difference to us on our vacation. Overall we’d definitely stay again. We had our own tubes so we went upstream a bit and paid one of the outfitters a bit to park a couple vehicles and then just floated to the house, about a 3 hour float, it was perfect, did that twice and was a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Whitney R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean

Definitely feel like it could be cleaner considering we have to pay a cleaning fee. The lamps beside the bed where covered in dust. The ac unit filter you could tell hadn’t been changed in about 2 years. Bug all over the night stands and floor. They used window units which is fine but need cleaning it’s smelt like moldy and musty in rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Very cool and relaxing. The perfect place!

Not sure where to start....came with another couple with all our kids and it was the best place we've ever been to. The kids played outside constantly under the trees (not sure what kind they were). The water was clear and calm and so relaxing. We hardly were in the house. Don't get me wrong, the house is amazing too but the backyard is the coolest. There's even a little small "house" in the back where my two older kids stayed. It has a bathroom and gives them a sense of independence. We also ate some great BBQ, went to Gruene Hall, Whitewater Amphitheater and rented a boat for a couple days. I want the owners to sell me their place :). My wife and my friend's wife loved it too. My kids keep asking when we're going back.

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Best. Time. Ever.

I just needed a place for me, the kids and hubby to have some fun together as a family. Well....we found the place. This place was awesome. The entire back part of the property is shaded and there's an easy way to get in and out of the river. My husband tried fly fishing (but didn't catch anything). Next time we'll try the fishing guys out of Gruene. There's a bunk room at the front of the house that is perfect for all the kids. The living room and kitchen were good (not as nice as mine at home but it did fine). AC worked great but the main feature of this place was the back porch/ back yard. There's a grill and plenty of decks to sit, play, sleep or eat :). SkyRun was great helping get us settled and answering questions about the fun things to do in the area. We hated leaving.

6/10 Okay

Pam U.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pros/Cons

Online pictures were deceiving. THE PICS NEED TO BE UPDATED. Bunk beds were posted in 2 different bedrooms but were not even there. Double beds, yes, but when you have older cousins that are teenager cousins and both sexes, they need bunks not beds. Dishwasher did not work! 1 roll of paper towels-only Pans were in bad shape 1 ply toilet paper Dining room table end by fireplace is broken Tons of leaves on walkways made them slick All outdoor areas were covered in leaves Shower door in hall bathroom was broken Split/heat/ac unit in bonus room did not put out heat - just cold air! cottage bathroom door drug the floor and almost impossible to close Lots of room Beautiful setting
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda H.

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

It was okay

Most of the outdoor lighting does not work. The house did not appear to have been cleaned recently. The furniture is older and some of it is broken. The location was definitely the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Debora D.

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

Vaca

The house has a nasty smell I wouldn’t let my dog on that furniture it’s nasty the furniture I’m the cottage is nasty not worth 3600 then we get a knock on the door saying they are going to shut off the water bc the bill wasn’t paid
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandria L.

5

BEAUTIFUL property! It was such a clean and beautiful property. We will definitely be back to visit here again! Very affordable, great location, and wonderful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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