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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14
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New Braunfels, TX
- Place, Texas Ski Ranch4 min drive
- Place, New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside6 min drive
- Place, San Marcos Premium Outlets8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
+1
5 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
The Dam Ranch · The Dam Ranch | Country Living + Modern Amenities
Welcome to Dam Ranch!
Looking to get away, relax, and have some fun? The Dam Ranch is the ideal location to entertain. This ranch offers the peace and quiet of the country while offering several outdoor amenities to be enjoyed year-round! This 120-acre ranch offers something for everyone including but not limited to the custom in-ground party style pool, attached cabana, 22-acre lake stocked with bass and catfish, putting green, billiards room, outdoor kitchen, and more!
Inside the barndominium you’ll find an open concept living space with a fully equipped kitchen, and gas range, plus a glass garage door that can be opened up to the outdoor patio for taking full advantage of the indoor/outdoor living when the weather is nice. Industrial finishes are found throughout the home which accommodates up to 16 with two bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom sleeps 4 with a king bed and twin bunks and the 2nd bedroom is a bunk room that sleeps 10 on twin bunk beds. In the living room, there’s a queen size pull out sofa bed. All linens are provided. There’s also a full-size washer/dryer if needed.
Guests are provided with all of the details for their stay including check-in and check-out information 24-hours prior to their stay. If guests have any questions or need help during their stay, property management is available 24/7. Please keep in mind that there is a full time resident on site at Dam Ranch but does not interact with guests unless assistance is requested.
Tons of nearby attractions including live music, shopping, and yearly events- some of which include- Texas Ski Ranch, Freiheit Country Store, Creekside Shopping Center, H‑E‑B Plus, and Buc-ee’s all under 10 minutes away. Gruene Hall, downtown New Braunfels, Wurstfest, Guadalupe River, Comal River, Landa Park and more are all a 15-20 min drive.
Tanger Premium Outlet Mall in San Marcos is right down I-35 as well.
Pool heating available for an additional fee of $100/daily
Note* There is a full-time resident that lives on site. Please keep this in mind at booking.
Check-In: 4PM ~ Check-Out: 10AM
::Grocery Delivery::
Pre-grocery delivery service is now available! We`ve teamed with trusted local partner, The Welcome Basket, so our valued guests can now arrive to their vacation home with a well stocked kitchen. Skip the store and settle in faster!
::Luggage Dropoff::
Luggage drop-off service provided to our guests for your convenience. Simply let us know and we will take care of storing your bags until our 4PM check-in time. This way, you can explore the city without being weighed down by your belongings.
::Pack `n Play::
For our guests traveling with little ones, we can arrange for a Pack & Play to be at the property upon your arrival if requested.
::Pet Policy::
Pets are allowed with an additional $250/nonrefundable pet deposit. Pets will not be allowed on the furniture and crates are highly encouraged. Owners are expected to clean up after your pet outside for the consideration of other renters. Additional fees could apply if we find that your pet was allowed on the furniture or beds or if we find it was left unnecessarily messy because of the pet, and/or if we find damage to any part of the home.
Big Chief Vacation Properties is the premiere New Braunfels Vacation Rental Company in New Braunfels, Texas. Locally owned and operated with over 25 years combined property management experience, we strive to make your stay in New Braunfels an amazing experience that will keep you coming back to our properties year after year. Riverfront homes in New Braunfels, Texas and surrounding areas provide the ultimate accommodation spot for any hill country vacation experience. New Braunfels, Texas is centrally located between Austin Bergstrom International Airport as well as San Antonio International Airport. Nearby attractions include Schlitterbahn, “America’s Favorite Waterpark”, Historic Gruene Texas, Gruene Hall “Texas’ Oldest Dancehall”, Landa Park, Landa Park Golf Course, Snake Farm and Zoo, Natural Bridge Caverns. Nearby water attractions include Comal River, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Lake Dunlap, Lake Mcqueeney and so much more! Annual local events include Wurstfest, the Comal County Fair, Texas Hill Country Craft Beer Festival, Hill Country Craft Beer Festival, Gruene Wine & Music Festival, Wein & Saengerfest, Wassailfest and so much more!
Looking to get away, relax, and have some fun? The Dam Ranch is the ideal location to entertain. This ranch offers the peace and quiet of the country while offering several outdoor amenities to be enjoyed year-round! This 120-acre ranch offers something for everyone including but not limited to the custom in-ground party style pool, attached cabana, 22-acre lake stocked with bass and catfish, putting green, billiards room, outdoor kitchen, and more!
Inside the barndominium you’ll find an open concept living space with a fully equipped kitchen, and gas range, plus a glass garage door that can be opened up to the outdoor patio for taking full advantage of the indoor/outdoor living when the weather is nice. Industrial finishes are found throughout the home which accommodates up to 16 with two bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom sleeps 4 with a king bed and twin bunks and the 2nd bedroom is a bunk room that sleeps 10 on twin bunk beds. In the living room, there’s a queen size pull out sofa bed. All linens are provided. There’s also a full-size washer/dryer if needed.
Guests are provided with all of the details for their stay including check-in and check-out information 24-hours prior to their stay. If guests have any questions or need help during their stay, property management is available 24/7. Please keep in mind that there is a full time resident on site at Dam Ranch but does not interact with guests unless assistance is requested.
Tons of nearby attractions including live music, shopping, and yearly events- some of which include- Texas Ski Ranch, Freiheit Country Store, Creekside Shopping Center, H‑E‑B Plus, and Buc-ee’s all under 10 minutes away. Gruene Hall, downtown New Braunfels, Wurstfest, Guadalupe River, Comal River, Landa Park and more are all a 15-20 min drive.
Tanger Premium Outlet Mall in San Marcos is right down I-35 as well.
Pool heating available for an additional fee of $100/daily
Note* There is a full-time resident that lives on site. Please keep this in mind at booking.
Check-In: 4PM ~ Check-Out: 10AM
::Grocery Delivery::
Pre-grocery delivery service is now available! We`ve teamed with trusted local partner, The Welcome Basket, so our valued guests can now arrive to their vacation home with a well stocked kitchen. Skip the store and settle in faster!
::Luggage Dropoff::
Luggage drop-off service provided to our guests for your convenience. Simply let us know and we will take care of storing your bags until our 4PM check-in time. This way, you can explore the city without being weighed down by your belongings.
::Pack `n Play::
For our guests traveling with little ones, we can arrange for a Pack & Play to be at the property upon your arrival if requested.
::Pet Policy::
Pets are allowed with an additional $250/nonrefundable pet deposit. Pets will not be allowed on the furniture and crates are highly encouraged. Owners are expected to clean up after your pet outside for the consideration of other renters. Additional fees could apply if we find that your pet was allowed on the furniture or beds or if we find it was left unnecessarily messy because of the pet, and/or if we find damage to any part of the home.
Big Chief Vacation Properties is the premiere New Braunfels Vacation Rental Company in New Braunfels, Texas. Locally owned and operated with over 25 years combined property management experience, we strive to make your stay in New Braunfels an amazing experience that will keep you coming back to our properties year after year. Riverfront homes in New Braunfels, Texas and surrounding areas provide the ultimate accommodation spot for any hill country vacation experience. New Braunfels, Texas is centrally located between Austin Bergstrom International Airport as well as San Antonio International Airport. Nearby attractions include Schlitterbahn, “America’s Favorite Waterpark”, Historic Gruene Texas, Gruene Hall “Texas’ Oldest Dancehall”, Landa Park, Landa Park Golf Course, Snake Farm and Zoo, Natural Bridge Caverns. Nearby water attractions include Comal River, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Lake Dunlap, Lake Mcqueeney and so much more! Annual local events include Wurstfest, the Comal County Fair, Texas Hill Country Craft Beer Festival, Hill Country Craft Beer Festival, Gruene Wine & Music Festival, Wein & Saengerfest, Wassailfest and so much more!
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About the area
New Braunfels
Located in New Braunfels, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bobcat Ballpark, or consider a night out at Whitewater Amphitheatre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Braunfels, TX
What's nearby
- Texas Ski Ranch - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
- New Braunfels Town Center at Creekside - 6 min drive - 10.5 km
- Resolute Health Hospital - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
- San Marcos Premium Outlets - 8 min drive - 13.8 km
- New Braunfels MarketPlace - 9 min drive - 15.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Whataburger - 9 min drive
- Freiheit Country Store - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- In-N-Out Burger - 9 min drive
- Freebirds World Burrito - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
8.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wes C.
3 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!
Wes C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dustin M.
28 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ranch House
Dustin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Spencer I.
4 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Spencer I.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Wes W.
22 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good little place
Wes W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexander L.
17 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Alexander L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cameron L.
21 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Cameron L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
18 Mar, 2021
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Worst vacation ever
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Enrique M.
22 Sept, 2025
Enrique M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tonya F.
8 May, 2025
Tonya F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cassidy W.
31 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cassidy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Big Chief Vacation Properties
Big Chief Vacation Properties is the premiere New Braunfels Vacation Rental Company in New Braunfels, Texas. Locally owned and operated with over 25 years combined property management experience, we strive to make your stay in New Braunfels an amazing experience that will keep you coming back to our properties year after year. Riverfront homes in New Braunfels, Texas and surrounding areas provide the ultimate accommodation spot for any hill country vacation experience. New Braunfels, Texas is centrally located between Austin Bergstrom International Airport as well as San Antonio International Airport. Nearby attractions include Schlitterbahn, “America’s Favorite Waterpark”, Historic Gruene Texas, Gruene Hall “Texas’ Oldest Dancehall”, Landa Park, Landa Park Golf Course, Snake Farm and Zoo, Natural Bridge Caverns. Nearby water attractions include Comal River, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Lake Dunlap, Lake Mcqueeney and so much more! Annual local events include Wurstfest, the Comal County Fair, Texas Hill Country Beer Festival, Hill Country Craft Beer Festival, Gruene Wine & Music Festival, Wein & Saengerfest, Wassailfest and so much more!
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