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Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Gruene Hall
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

New Braunfels

With a stay at this vacation home in New Braunfels (River Road), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Guadalupe River and 9 minutes from Whitewater Amphitheatre. .This vacation home is 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from San Marcos Premium Outlets and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Comal River.

What's nearby

  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Gruene Hall - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Comal River - 23 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 24 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Landa Park - 25 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 40 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smokeshow Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elio's Osteria E Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River Rose Tavern - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!

Welcome to Ponderosa Paradise, a riverfront retreat tucked beneath the shade of ancient cypress and pecan trees along the Guadalupe River. This cozy two-bedroom, two-bath home comfortably accommodates up to eight guests, with a spacious primary suite featuring a king bed, smart TV, sleeper sofa, and private ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, while the second bedroom offers a comfortable queen bed with easy access to the full hallway bath. Another sleeper sofa in the living area provides flexible sleeping arrangements, making the home an ideal fit for families or groups of friends traveling together.

Inside, the open-concept living room invites you to relax with comfortable furnishings, a smart TV, and large windows that frame glimpses of the river beyond. The fully equipped kitchen is stocked with all the essentials — full-size appliances, cookware, dinnerware, and a coffee maker — perfect for whipping up breakfast before a day on the water or gathering for a hearty meal after the sun sets. Meals can be enjoyed indoors at the dining table or carried outside to the deck, where the river breeze and the rustle of leaves create the perfect backdrop.

Step out back and discover multiple deck spaces designed for easy, laid-back outdoor living. The main deck is shaded and comfortably furnished—perfect for sipping coffee at sunrise or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Just below, a second deck sits beneath the trees, offering a peaceful, breezy spot to relax. The lower deck brings you right to the edge of the Guadalupe, where a short path leads down to the riverbank. From here, you can wade into the cool, clear water—or cast a line into one of the best trout fisheries in Texas. The Guadalupe is stocked with rainbow and brown trout each winter by Texas Parks & Wildlife, making it a favorite for anglers from November through May. Whether you're fly fishing at sunrise or simply soaking in the view, this is a riverfront experience you won't forget.

When you're ready to explore, the area is filled with options. Within ten minutes you can be at Whitewater Amphitheater, Texas' top riverside music venue, or shopping and dining in the nearby village of Sattler. A short drive takes you to Canyon Lake and its scenic dam overlook, where boating, swimming, and hiking await, and just a little farther are the historic towns of Gruene and New Braunfels, home to dance halls, tubing, and local wineries.

At the end of each day, return to your private slice of the river where the sounds of flowing water and the glow of starlit skies remind you why this part of Texas is called the Water Recreation Capital. Whether you spend your mornings fishing, your afternoons floating, or your evenings gathered on the deck with family and friends, your time at Ponderosa Paradise will feel like the Hill Country getaway you've been waiting for.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. Maximum occupancy at all times is 8 guests and 3 vehicles. No smoking or pets are allowed.

Enjoy your time in paradise at Ponderosa Paradise on the beautiful Guadalupe River!

WORD Permit L1311
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Property is also known as

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Ponderosa Paradise Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!

Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 115 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. House was nice size and clean. My only con is the very early check out time of 10am.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi W.

Bloody sheets were gross. Otherwise is was a nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful home. We absolutely loved the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Most Beautiful View in New Braunfels

This tranquil paradise was a pleasant surprise. The drive up was beautiful and as we got closer to the property the kids actually put down their iPads! Driving among the trees and over the Guadalupe river was lots of fun and I was able to see my kids eyes for the first time in 2 hours. When we pulled Ain the carport they quickly jumped up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the River, very clean and the communication with the owners was top notch. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maegen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Drugs and roaches

It took us 4 hours to get access to the street the house was located on. They were putting down asphalt. No one informed us that it would be unavailable, loud and smelly due to that. When we finally had access, we immediately found left over drugs all over the carport area from previous guest. When entering the house the overwhelming smell of mold in the kitchen made me want to vomit. I spent 3 hours cleaning out the dishwasher so that we could sit in the main area of the house. They need to hire a new pest control company so that roaches are not crawling all over everything! I understand it's the river, but 100s of roaches are inside the house. The main River Road is located directly behind the house, which gives you no privacy and is loud at all hours. If you want a peaceful stay, book closer to the dam where the road isn't behind the river. The good- the mattress was comfortable and the linens were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as advertised

The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. Looking forward to booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amy B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view of the river!

Communication with Erin (Property manager) was great!! Beautiful drive into the property. Small delay getting into the property because the owner sent someone to check the house because they thought it was not rented. That was quickly fixed although the person checking the property did track in some dirt and leaves and we had to vacuum before we could even bring our bags in and unpack. Not the end of the world, just a minor delay and we needed to do a little cleaning before roaming bare/sock-footed. House was pretty well appointed and had some new updates which were nice. The home still needs some TLC here and there and a few minor repairs. The location was tucked away and pretty quiet, but easy to get around. All in all it was a pretty enjoyable stay and we really enjoyed the view of the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

Just loved the property and the overall quietness of it. Love seeing all the deer everywhere and fishing. Will so do it again. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pondewasrosa Paradise

It was great! Wish the river running but looks luke the water table was low. Absolutely loved the view. The house was lovely. Loved the layout and the fire place. Large kitchen was wounderful. Everything was clean. Only suggestion I would give is to have a binder with things to do in the area, like Gruene and Fredrickburg etc. clran
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unsafe BB Pit

Overall, we did like the property mainly because of the location. The big issue we had with this house was actually the gas barbecue pit. We ended up burning one of our full meals And almost burning my arm and face. I had no idea that the gas tubes inside that barbecue pit were so corroded and rusted out and propane was just dumping inside of that barbecue pit. I guess the real issue I have is that this was known. It had brand new foil, all tucked up under those gas pipes that were all corroded out. But from the top, everything looks nice and fresh with new foil down there. I opened it up because it had flared up on me once before and I thought maybe it was just dirty . So I would just clean it and everything would be good. That wasn’t the case. This could’ve actually blown up in my face. So I’m thankful that it was me and not some young adult or some person that had no idea how to barbecue or anything about fire. Could’ve been badly hurt. If I had not disconnected the gas tank from below and removed it while the barbecue pit was on fire, it was a potential that we could’ve had an explosion. I don’t because of my safety and health will put a risk. I’m also putting out in hopes that it gets replaced before somebody gets hurt. I did remove the tank and left it in attached from the BBQ pot. I also took photos of needed. I also submitted this to the property management company this morning morning and have heard nothing back from them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick get away

Neighborhood and convenience to tube and float rental is amazing! Water is pretty deep at the property and you’ll need floats to hang out in the water there. Overall it was a nice stay. Quick trip to Gruene was a lot of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Plano, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

Great location for tubing, fishing, day trips to Wimberley & Gruene. Updated older home. Very clean & comfortable. Had everything we needed. Loved the outdoor areas on the riverfront! So gorgeous & serene
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M., Alvin,TX

Liked: Cleanliness

River Gem

The home was very clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for floating the river or a quick trip into town. The view of river from the house was wonderful. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing mini vacay

Highly recommend this location. Easy access to the river, just enough space for 2 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family river fun!

Great location, clean and comfortable house. Would definitely stay there again. Items needing attention… Back sliding door very hard to open and shut. Grill would only heat on low temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Geoffrey H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Right on the river. Awesome deck overlooking with comfy chairs. The place was very nice, and the kitchen was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for a retreat with friends!

This place had it all for a quiet weekend with friends who were looking to catch up, tell jokes, swim in the river a bit, a do some cooking! The kitchen and living room are open concept and perfect for mingling and even with 6 people it didnt feel crowded at all! Planning on coming back with my wife and other friends in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laci B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break Get Away

Fun little Spring Break get away for my family. We enjoyed Gruene Hall and the beautiful Guadalupe River. The house was everything advertised. The decks were super fun to sit out on and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Exactly as the listing. Very Clean and Cozy! We really enjoyed our stay. If you bring groceries, you won’t need to go anywhere else. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

Very cute and cozy, this property was perfect for the calm and quiet getaway we were hoping to have
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our group of 4 Adults. Property was perfect for the 4 of us. Both bedrooms were very comfortable. Showers got as hot as you wanted, and had enough elbow room. Kitchen was large, and well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, utensils etc. Coffee maker is a pot drip style coffee maker, and 3 packs of coffee were left for us to make which was nice. It was really hot while we were here. Over 105 degrees, and A/C kept the home as cool as we wanted it. The big back porch was great for hanging out chatting over drinks. The River was really nice right off the back yard, and we even floated down the river from the back yard 1 day. House is close to grocery store, and most things you would need within 5 minutes or so. Overall a great home for 4 people to visit for a week.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023