Charming cabin on the Guadalupe river

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels MarketPlace8 min drive
Comal River10 min drive
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark10 min drive
San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Listed as one of "Ten Great Vacation Rentals Vetted by Texas Monthly Writers", this is a peaceful, cozy 1930's waterfront cottage. The expansive back yard leads to your private Guadalupe River (Lake Dunlap) shoreline, ideal for kayaking, paddle-boarding, fishing, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Kayaks and many other amenities are included -- just bring yourselves!

Need more sleeping space? Please inquire about our recently renovated RV on the property, which will accommodate up to 6 guests (Total of 10 guests on the property) for an extra charge.

The cabin is 480 Square feet and built in 1930. A queen, twin, and sofa sleeper allow for a good nights sleep. This is simple studio style therefore all in one room space. A fully stocked kitchen provides the backdrop for a gourmet meal or just BBQ outside in covered BBQ pavilion. Books, Direct TV, WIFI, various DVD's, and board games provide indoor entertainment.

***This being a rustic cabin, it has very little modern day insulation. Please expect that on very hot summer days, the inside temperature may reach the upper 70's, and on very cold nights, may reach the 50's, despite our AC and heaters.***

This area of water is called Lake Dunlap, however the dam broke in 2019, leaving the gently flowing Guadalupe river. Due to extremely limited boat access now, the river is peaceful and quiet, perfect for paddle boarding, swimming, and kayaking. From our dock, the river reaches a depth of 30 feet.

Our dock is large enough for chairs, laying out or running and jumping into the water. We have a grassy “beach type” area in between our backyard and the river. Nearer the cabin, there is a propane grill, a smaller charcoal grill, and a huge offset smoker. All are under a covered pavilion with table and chairs close by.

The back porch and long yard with shady tall trees greet your view of Lake Dunlap. One fire pit with moveable chairs allows for comfort during colder temperatures. Most of your time will be spent here. It's absolutely gorgeous.

This is a great place for pets, but it's not completely enclosed, so bring your leash.

Search "Texas Monthly ten great vacation rentals vetted by Texas Monthly writers" and scroll to "Lakefront Cabin in New Braunfels" for a nice description of our place.

Property manager

Amy Payne

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Braunfels

Located in New Braunfels, this cabin is on a lake. Shoppers can check out San Marcos Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Guadalupe River and Comal River. Travelling with kids? Consider Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Schlitterbahn East.

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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

Lake Dunlap - 1 min walk
Guadalupe River - 1 min walk
New Braunfels MarketPlace - 8 min drive
Comal River - 10 min drive
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 10 min drive

Getting around

San Marcos Station - 25 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Texas Bistro at Park View - 6 min drive
Subway - 9 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 9 min drive
Clear Springs Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cabin on the Guadalupe river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cabin on the Guadalupe river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cabin on the Guadalupe river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cabin on the Guadalupe river located?

This family-friendly New Braunfels cabin is located on a lake, just steps away from Lake Dunlap and Guadalupe River. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Schlitterbahn East are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

29 Mar 2024

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

Anniversary Get Awqy

Great get away

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

11 Mar 2024

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

Rustic cabin

Quiet and charming. Lake access right out your back door, close to all the major shopping areas. We had a great weekend wish we could have stayed longer. I will be booking this every weekend opprotunity. We usually stay at another area but wanted to try something different and was not dissapointed

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra F.

26 Apr 2021

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

Location

Would have preferred more secluded

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

KIM T.

20 Apr 2021

Liked: Check-in

Cabin/lake

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Robert W.

24 Mar 2021

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

Relaxing beautiful property

Small rustic cabin, but huge property with tons to do. The water level for the river is low and most properties around us couldn't even access the water, but this cabin has great access to the water with a floating pier. Loved our stay there.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amy Payne

I have a love of hosting and entertaining. Making sure all family members are taken care of little ones- to elderly.
I'm a wife and mom to two children and two fur babies.

Why they chose this property

The Location!
It provides a "get away from it all feeling". Built in 1930, it has the charm of simple living. A beautiful view from the back porch lends itself to napping, reading, playing games, or wading in the water. A simple kitchen or grills outside provide simple means to cook. Or you can easily get to New Braunfels and enjoy one of the many restaurants. My favorite is to sit on back porch and read.
Our family likes to kayak and the kids really like to swim, float, and jump of the maui pad.
*****

What makes this property unique

The Location!
Cabin is 6 miles from downtown New Braunfels.
New Braunfels (Wurstfest, antique and boutique shopping, Downtown Social, Krause's, Huisache, Muck n Fuss, Comal River, Float In, Landa Falls, Hinnman Island/Tube Chute, Landa Park, and so much more!)
Gruene (Gruene Hall, The Grapevine, Market Days, boutiques, antique shopping)
To float Comal or Guadalupe rivers:
For Comal: or
For Guadalupe :
1 hour from Austin (Circuit of the America's, SXSW, Austin City Limits Festival, Moody Theater, Barton Springs, Rainey Street, Town Lake)
30 minutes from San Antonio {Riverwalk, McNay Art Museum, Pearl Brewery (Sea World and Six Flags 1 hour)}

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