Scenic Riverfront House on Quiet Stretch of Guadalupe - Waterfall off Huge Porch
About this house rental
A picturesque waterfall runs across this quiet stretch of the Guadalupe River, creating a perfect place for wading on one side, and for exploring or just putting our lawn chairs in the river and relaxing on the other side. The location is perfect for using our kayak, and you can tube right out our back door. A favorite pastime is watching the river go by from the three-tiered, large riverside flagstone patio. It is also a wildlife magnet, with osprey and heron fishing here. Oh, and so do the fly fishermen, as this trophy section of the river is stocked with trout from November through February directly across the river. All of this can be enjoyed from the brand-new sunroom and deck outside of this charming, well-appointed, and recently remodeled house with all of the creature comforts. The many activities of Canyon Lake, Gruene, and New Braunfels are also just a short drive away. Special Events and Festivals: The Texas Hill Country boasts many different events and festivals throughout the year. Below is just a sample of them. You can Google any of these for more info... Gruene Market Days (every 3rd weekend Feb - Nov) -- 100s of vendors for Texas crafts and foods; Whitewater Amphitheater (spring & summer) -- concert venue 3 miles away. Listen to your favorite bands riverside; Texas Clay Festival (4th weekend in October) -- Gruene brings Texas potters to sell their craft and demo for kids; Wurstfest (early November) -- New Braunfels' Octoberfest; Christmas Holidays -- New Braunfels, Gruene, Canyone Lake, and San Antonio all have special events; Live Music -- Summertime brings lots of live music to Gruene & New Braunfels; Troutfest (February) -- Down the street and in our backyard; Fiesta San Antonio (April) -- Music, dancing in the streets, large festival; Kerrville Folk Festival (May/June) -- longest running musical festival of its kind; Nearby Attractions: Canyon Lake (5 mi) - one of the deepest lakes in Texas; 80 miles of shoreline; all the usual lake activities; Canyon Lake Golf Club (5 mi); Schlitterbahn (10 mi) - nation's best water amusement park; Landa Park (10 mi) - great park in New Braunfels; San Marcos Outlet Stores (11 mi); Gruene Historical District (12 mi) - shopping, antiques, Gruene Hall, old town charm; Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (13 mi); Aquarena Nature Center (15 mi) - glass bottom boat & glass bottom kayak tours of wetlands; Wimberley (18 mi) - one of America's 10 Best Small Towns; Natural Bridge Caverns (21 mi) - chambers of underground caverns - a natural wonder; Wonder World (21 mi) - cave and themepark rolled into one; Guadalupe River State Park (29 mi); Six Flags Fiesta Texas (30 mi); Sea World San Antonio (41 mi); LBJ National Historic Park & Birthplace (45 mi); San Antonio (River Walk, the Alamo, the Missions, Zoo) (47 mi); Austin (State Capital, University of TX, 6th Street (56 mi) Tubing, Kayaking, and Fishing: Tubing: This is a great section of the river to launch your tubing trip. No need to rent a tube, just drive up river and float down to the house or toob the horseshoe, which is just a couple of miles from the house (see our guide in the house for more information)....Kayaking: The river is usually at a level such that paddling upstream is quite easy, even for the kids. Then you can float back effortlessly toward the house. We provide a two person kayak with paddles and life jackets....Fishing: Fishing is a popular pastime on the Guadalupe, and the waterfall in our backyard is a popular spot for fish and anglers alike. Both the Texas Parks and Wildlife and Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited stock the river with trout between November and February, and the fish thrive in the cool waters of the Guadalupe, which was recently voted one of the top 100 trout streams in the US. This property has a permit from the Comal County Water Oriented Recreation District (Permit # L1252).
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(285 Reviews)
10.0
My husband and I came down from Waco to celebrate a friend’s birthday (they have a house on the same street). Beautiful views, nice neighborhood, and close to all the fun places. Would love to come back!
10.0
Our group of two couples rented this home with the intent of doing some fly fishing on the Guadelupe, but we were under-equipped for the cold weather. So instead we explored Canyon Lake Gorge, Canyon Lake dam, enjoyed some local restaurants and stayed warm with several fires in the fireplace. Really nice location on the River & great enclosed porch allows you to feel like you're outside - even when it's cold. Would stay here again!
5.0
The location of this property is amazing and it is easy to get to a store if you forgot something. The constant sound of the river flow is so relaxing. We really enjoyed watching/seeing ducks, hawks, and deer. The bedrooms are small but you are only there to sleep, the rest of your time is spent experiencing the beauty outside.
5.0
Everything was great
5.0
We loved our stay! Everything about this place was enjoyable! Beds are comfortable. Waterfall sound is relaxing. Our kids (5 &8) loved the water access and braved tubing in 60’ water temperatures.
5.0
The sunroom, the furnished outdoor deck, stone patio, and swing — all located next to the soothing sounds of the waterfall/rapid area on the Guadalupe River —provided a relaxing stay for our family. Watching the full moon rise under the party lights strung amidst the huge trees was a fantastic setting for family time. Absolutely beautiful!
5.0
We loved it!!! So peaceful, we really liked sitting on the porch listening to river. Highly recommend staying there. We will do it again.
5.0
On the river!
5.0
This was our third stay at the river house and my husband and I love our trips there every single time. From the house down to the water I wouldn’t change a thing! Can’t wait to go back!
5.0
We loved everything about this place. The location is perfect. We had a blast watching the tubers go by and kayaking up and down the river. The porches are the best part. Very relaxing and cool under the trees. We will definitely be back.
5.0
I had such a relaxing easy time in this lovely home right on the river. I really enjoyed listening to the river from the porch and watching people maneuvering through the little damn.
5.0
We wanted a nice, relaxed, close to nature location for our last summer trip. This property had all of that and more! It’s a beautiful property!
5.0
Clean house. Everything was described accurately. Happy with our stay!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay so much!!
5.0
The house was everything it advertises as and more.
A/c ran great as needed (very important to us).
Deck/patio awesome for coffee and cocktails everyday
with a view and some entertainment:).
Quiet relaxing area which is what we wanted.
The new railing going down steps definitely an asset.
We loved our getaway !
5.0
They guys had a wonderful stay and made some great memories. My husband said he wants to go back. He said place was clean and comfortable and it was in the perfect location to enjoy the river. Owner was easy to communicate with!
5.0
The house was everything it advertises as and more.
A/c ran great as needed (very important to us).
Deck/patio awesome for coffee and cocktails everyday
with a view and some entertainment:).
Quiet relaxing area which is what we wanted.
The new railing going down steps definitely an asset.
We loved our getaway !
5.0
This is a great spot to tube and kayak the Guadalupe. The water level is so low right now that we were literally floating up the river with the wind, so instead taking our group down the river we just floated in front of the house all day. This home has great views, beautiful trees, great sitting area platform with propane firepit. Loved the new sunroom with huge windows as well as rocking chairs on the deck. Very well equipped, even kayak and tubes to use. Only thing that we didn't love was the very small kitchen prep area - only holds 1-2 people.
5.0
We stayed here for a family getaway and couldn’t be happier. The location is great, easy access to anything we wanted to do. Honestly we loved the porch and river location so much that we ended up spending so much of our time there. The cool breeze off the water makes it wonderful for drinking your coffee and relaxing, and the access to the river was fabulous. The house had tubes and chairs to make our stay even better. We would definitely recommend.
5.0
Love the location and the distance to the concert venue! We enjoyed using the kayaks, but the only down fall was the weight of the kayaks and it was a hassel getting them back up (especially the double one). Enjoyed watching the other tubers floating and having our own river access.
We will definitely be back!!
4.0
The house is amazing. Owners thought of everything you need for comfort, cooking and socializing. Since we are all 70 years of age, gaining access to river was treacherous due to steep undersized steps and no rails for balance and something to grab onto to get out of river. We attempted once but decided to do a day spot at River Road Camp ground instead. I'm sure this is ok for younger folks, just not for old folks like us. However, we really enjoyed our stay.
5.0
We had an amazing stay at the beautiful waterfront home. Kayaking down theGuadalupe and listening to the birds and wildlife. Very quiet and serene.
5.0
Absolutely the best weekend trip we have ever done. The house was nice and accommodating for us and
listening to water as it broke over was so calming & relaxing. The owners have a great house and probably one of the best river front properties on the Guadalupe. It was my wife’s birthday weekend and since her family lives in the area I had them come over for fajita’s on the patio and they we’re blown away with the house, location, and the outdoor areas. So I know it was not just me that loved the house. I was the only one that got in water, because everyone said it was too cold. But the memories of my 20’s and floating the river kept me warm….lol. If you enjoy peace & relaxation along with sounds of flowing water DO NOT PASS ON THIS OPPORTUNITY, also it is a dog friendly rental.
To be honest I would have extended this trip a few days had I had the time.
4.0
This is a good, quiet place facing the river. Ideal for family get togethers. House is decent, comes with kayaks which is cool. Food options nearby are limited but decent. Cons for us were lack of pest control (cockroaches), neighboring houses are very close and in our case we happened to have some very annoying neighboring renters who thought it was okay to have their 3 dogs off leash, access steps to river are super steep, and not the most important but having been to several other such waterfront houses in Texas we thought this was a bit too pricey. But we enjoyed our stay regardless and had a relaxing weekend away from work.
5.0
Loved the house and outside areas. Loved hearing the sound of the river and watching the various birds. Was very comfortable and had everything 4 people would need. Would love to come back.
5.0
This home was just as advertised. The beds were comfortable. The view of the river is wonderful. There are rapids on the river so you can hear the water flowing. It is close to restaurants and stores. Great location.
5.0
We had a great time even though the weather wasn't very cooperative. We especially liked the sunroom with the view of the river, trees, and lots of birds.
5.0
Enjoyed the view, location etc. Conveniently located near all we wanted to do. Attentive Hosts! We’ll do it again!
5.0
The house is exactly like it was advertised. A lovely location with a beautiful view. Perfect for all of us.
5.0
Our second time here .Good view, good river access, house clean, bright, comfortable . Everything just as pictured on vrbo.
5.0
Unbeatable location on the river! We came for a half day float trip and picked this house so we could continue the fishing back at home. This was the perfect spot. Easy access to the river right from the backyard and there were other fishermen that were fun to watch from the sunroom. We had our 3 year old with us and he had a blast. He stayed in a pack n play in the sunroom which was temp regulated and perfect for separation. A great, relaxing weekend that we want to duplicate in the future. Thanks to our host Chris for a wonderful time.
5.0
Great property
5.0
We have stayed here multiple times prior years and always enjoy the peace, quiet, and views of river. Our first time to visit over Winter Holidays and just as enjoyable. Owner is always helpful with any questions. We had a great time as usual.
5.0
Stayed over Thanksgiving holidays. The house was the right size for four adults and our dog. The kitchen is well stocked. Has several sitting areas in house. Nice deck and other gathering areas close to the river. Has excellent access to the river and prime fishing location. Overall location was great with easy hour to hour and a half drive to several other hill country towns such as Dripping Springs, Boerne, Wimberley, and Johnson City
5.0
Every detail of our stay was planned for and supplied. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We brought our dog with to enjoy some time to just enjoy nature. This was the perfect place for us. Beautiful views and the ever-present sound off the river spilling over the great divide… it was perfect for us to feel away from it all while having tasty coffee and tacos nearby in town.
5.0
The property is exact as advertised. Very clean, well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels. The view of the River is awesome. The sound of the rushing water is so relaxing. We especially enjoyed the Sunroom. We saw a couple of fish, but no luck catching any. Lots of wildlife to watch. We saw ducks, deer, turkeys, and different species of birds. Great location to visit many places around the area. Lots of great dining not too far away. The only complaint I have is the beds were too soft. But I’m sure many people enjoy a soft bed. We enjoyed being able to bring our dogs with us. Thank you, Chris and Amanda.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay so much we may book the house again! We had 4 adults(two couples) and we loved the big deck and the access to the river. The house was very clean and well stocked. The extra rocking chairs inside and out were great!!! Thank you for sharing your house!!
5.0
This house and its location are incredible! Steps from the beautiful Guadalupe River, the views are amazing. The house is located just a quick drive from Sattler where there are plenty of grocery/shopping options. It's on a nice, quiet residential road and the privacy level was great.
The house itself was very clean and well supplied. The sunroom is where we spent most of our time. The sliding back doors have a screen where we enjoyed the sound of the river below. The view of the river is top notch and we saw several deer across the river in the evening.
The owner was very kind and communicated well. The house has plenty of instructions provided by the owner to make sure you don't have any issues making yourself at home. Overall, we were very satisfied with the stay and would love to visit again!
(P.S. - the owner has a binder with lots of info/recommendations for the area. Do NOT miss the opportunity to eat at Gennaro's Trattoria - a 10 min drive to the west in Startzville - it was incredible! Thank you to the owners for the recommendation!)
5.0
We celebrated our 60th and 61st birthday the week we stayed here. This property is absolutely wonderful! It was nice relaxing and getting away from our stressful jobs. The highlight of the trip was not only visiting the area state parks but coming "home" to this wonderful retreat and seeing the full moon reflection off the river. That was a unforgettable beautiful image i won't soon forget. I recommend this place 5 stars!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Canyon Lake?
The average price for a rental in Canyon Lake is $203 per night. This rental is $147 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Scenic Riverfront House on Quiet Stretch of Guadalupe - Waterfall off Huge Porch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Scenic Riverfront House on Quiet Stretch of Guadalupe - Waterfall off Huge Porch. Enjoy the water!
Is Scenic Riverfront House on Quiet Stretch of Guadalupe - Waterfall off Huge Porch pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Scenic Riverfront House on Quiet Stretch of Guadalupe - Waterfall off Huge Porch?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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