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Escape to our Penthouses, where the serene river views and surrounding areas create a perfect getaway for you and your loved ones. With direct river access, tube rental opportunities, a picnic area, and an outdoor barbecue pit nearby - there's no shortage of fun activities. Unwind in the living room with cable TV or stay connected with WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

'Penthouse' #1- right on the water, with direct private river access.

  • Our Penthouses offer a great space for you, your family, or your friends to enjoy everything the river and the surrounding areas have to offer. With direct river access and a picnic area for your use, there will be plenty of things to do right on your own doorstep. Tube rental, swimming, or just kicking back and enjoying the view. This is a new house and can accommodate up to 15 people so you won't need to leave anyone off your invite list..

    The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. The living room is equipped with a television set and cable. There is also wi-fi for your convenience.

    There is a outdoor barbecue pit and the kitchen is equipped with standard appliances and pots and pans.

    PLEASE NOTE: Linens and towels are provided with any rental!

    NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED..

    Our houses are professionally cleaned and sanitized before each rental!!!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in River Road, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, 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 San Marcos Academy Baseball Field, or consider a night out at Whitewater Amphitheatre. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our New Braunfels travel guide
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River
    Guadalupe River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gruene Hall
    Gruene Hall
    23 min drive - 20.6 km
  • cypress trees on the Comal river in New Braunfels, Texas
    Comal River
    25 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Landa Park
    Landa Park
    26 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    26 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station
    39 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    4 min drive
  • Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill
    5 min drive
  • Dam Red Barn
    7 min drive
  • Granny D's Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Japan Van Coffee
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Penthouse' #1- right on the water, with direct private river access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Penthouse' #1- right on the water, with direct private river access. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Penthouse' #1- right on the water, with direct private river access. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Penthouse' #1- right on the water, with direct private river access. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Penthouse' #1- right on the water, with direct private river access. located?

Located in River Road, this holiday home is steps from Guadalupe River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Canyon Lake Gorge and Whitewater Amphitheatre. Canyon Lake and Overlook Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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'Penthouse' #1- right on the water, with direct private river access. Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Angela K.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great location and wonderful home for a river trip. Beds are a little uncomfortable but other than that the place was perfect for the holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Branden S.

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

Great

Beautiful house and view. The outside kitchen makes it awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melodie M.

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

Great house, peaceful location

We enjoyed our stay. The house is large and has ample beds. We were a bit confused that one of the rooms and bathroom was under the house and you had to go outside to access it. It made it more difficult to share that bathroom , so we had 2 bathrooms upstairs but one is in the master. So 8 people were sharing one bathroom and there were only 4 towels and 2 rolls of toilet paper. The floor needed to be thoroughly cleaned, but everything else was clean. The kitchen has everything you need to cook or bake. The house has ample easy parking and nice outdoor space. The river is down the hill off the back of the house. Lots of stairs and you cross a small road/driveway to access the river. We were confused about who had access to the yard and steps to river because they were people pulling up in golf carts and trucks to use the yard and steps. We had no idea who they were. Overall, we would stay again because there was plenty or room for 11 adults. location is convenient too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

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

Moms and daughters

Great location, right on the river. House was perfect we had plenty of room. Will definitely want to stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal S.

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

Fun getaway with family

The house was pretty spacious. The journey to the river was a little steep and further than it looks in the pictures. The grocery stores were not far for our groceries. My family enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great location!

The Penthouse is a great location with access to enjoy the river as well as being convenient to local hot spots. We had a little trouble with the oven when we arrived, but the maintenance crew was quick to respond and fix the issue. Overall, it was a great spot for a group of friends to spend the weekend together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron H.

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

Great location for concerts

The cleanliness of the property was subpar, maintenance of the property subpar, enjoyed the stay just wish that for the amount that I paid it would have been nicer. Beds sucked!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Vivian N.

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

River Trip

Overall, it was an amazing house and experience. We rented out #1 and #2 because we had such a large group. In just this house we had 9 adults and 6 kids. We still had 5 beds available. It was very spacious. We all got a leg workout going up and down the stairs of the house along with walking downstairs to the river multiple times a day. The house wasn’t as clean as I was expecting but it wasn’t terrible either.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra W.

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

Great Location

The house was plenty big enough with 4 bedrooms although I did not realize until we got there 1 of the rooms was down below and not upstairs with the rest. The access to the river was awesome and we really enjoyed hanging out there. The beds however were probably the worst I have ever slept on a massage / chiropractor might be needed lol. Having zero linens might be a deal breaker for me in the future. This was my first time renting a house with no linens and it was just a lot to pack sheets, blanket, towels, wash clothes for 7 beds and 10 people. We basically had 1 whole car for linens. We had a great time and I will be doing laundry for the next couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

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

Great location, overall good

The house and location and most of the accommodations were great for a short vacation. You do need to bring all of your own linens and TP. This place really needs new mattresses; that's my biggest complaint. The property could do with some outdoor clean up as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricki W.

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

Penthouse 1 River Road

Very nice house. Great area. Property owner and manager were very easy to work with. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 41 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bennie L.

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

It was very enjoyable.

There were a few things that needed fixing. The tv remote gas no batteries. The lint filter in the dryer was broken One of the living room chairs was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Curtis H.

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

Overall stay, only 3 stars

My extended family of ten stayed a week. We have stayed in many rental houses and worked around most of the annoying CONS listed below. PROs: *Great layout; large living room/kitchen combo. Dining table not what was pictured, it is larger and could seat eight, with room for two fold up chairs we brought. Two Twin mattresses were replacement and better than previous reviews. Very nice deck overlooking the river. Direct access to the river. Kitchen stocked with sufficient items. House was clean. Lots of beds. HVAC quiet and efficient. 25 min to Schlitterbahn. Cons: *It appears that only party adults stay in river VRBO houses. The house to the left (10 ft from this house) had eight vehicles, the house to the right (75 feet) had five vehicles and both had plenty of party folks all weekend until 1:30 AM Fri and Sat. Across the river, very loud music blared all daylight hours. *The ice maker has been OOS since Feb, and will not be repaired until Aug. * The WIFI was poor, speeds from 24-75mps most all the time, but quite annoying as it dropped the WIFI signal every few minutes, the auto-reconnect was not successful most of time, requiring manual reconnect. *A list of many maintenance items was discussed with the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great property

Great property. Affordable right on the water. Only thing we didn’t like is no linen. No towels no blankets no sheets. But other than this the house was perfect. So much room and more could have fot. We had 10 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Amazing Place

The house was very clean, well furnished and gave me and my friends the best river floating experience we could ask for!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beto M.

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

Birthday vacation

Great spot!! Easy access to the river!! Property was huge easily big enough for 12 people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Graduation get together

We really enjoyed staying at your house, everything was great and we took advantage of the outside grille. Thank you for making out stay enjoyable. Will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Cody B.

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

Good location. Nice house but would like to see it a little bit cleaner for the next group to stay.

Overall a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen C.

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

Great place and location

The house was nice and had plenty of room. It definitely had what we needed it for in order to float the river. Anywhere on the Guadalupe is nothing short of great. The only "problems" we had were that the listing needed to be updated. There are 3 separate sheets for checkout which were all a little different so that was confusing. The full beds on the bottom bunks weren't true mattresses so they were uncomfortable for all adults to sleep in and the fourth bedroom and third bathroom are actually located downstairs. That wasn't a problem for us, just would've been nice to know ahead of time. Definitely need to bring all your own toiletries, bedding, bathroom & kitchen towels, etc. Otherwise, we did have a slight maintenance problem and they came out promptly to resolve the issue. We'd definitely stay at either Penthouse or yellow house again - our neighbors were close, but we didn't bother each other even with loud music.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

Overall it was good

Nice place, and good location. Overall it was a good stay. but a couple small issues that would have been more helpful for our stay: 1.) the check in Information gives you a lock box code to get the key, but there is no key in the lock box. The code is actually the combination for the doors themselves, which was not explained at all and made getting in a little more difficult then it should have been. We had to figure out on our own that You have to put the code in and literally turn the door knob at the exact same time, or it won't work. A little frustrating that this wasn't explained. 2.) it would be very helpful to have some information for the guests on tube rental/shutttle back suggestions. Yes there is direct access but we had to go find a way to get shuttled back and it ended up being way more complicated then it was worth. We ended up going down the road to L&L camp grounds and dropping in there the second day to save the hassle. FYI for anyone getting on it was about 6.5 hours to float down from the house to rocky beach, which is way to long in my opinion. I would highly suggest you get in at L&L like we did the second day to make your lives easier. It cut the float down to about 4.5 hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

PERFECT HOUSE WITH TONS OF OUTDOOR SPACE ON A PRETTY COOL SPOT OF THE RIVER!

We usually stay closer to the first and second crossing portion of the river, and have never stayed this far up but I was surprised at how neat the portion of the river this house is on was! The house is across a little neighborhood street and a down a little piece of land from the river but you can see the water from the house and it is a short walk down with a pretty neat entry into the water. A short walk across the river and you are on a little island where you can hang out. The house itself was wonderful, and everything that it said it was. No surprises, which is always a plus. The owners were thorough in explaining everything and we had zero complications. Overall it was a wonderful stay and I would stay here again and recommend this to friends and family. We also hung out with the people that were staying in the yellow house next door which had the coolest layout and a very neat outdoor kitchen area, I believe the owners of this house own all three houses in this little row. There was tons of space for parking too and it was very close to Whitewater where we saw a concert and also to the Horseshoe where we like to float.
Archival

8/10 Good

Julie P.

Great location.

We had a great time. Home is in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016