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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12156.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Canyon Lake, TX
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Overlook Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Canyon Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 / Master

2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 / Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 / Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Whitewater Ranch Retreat

Two beautiful acres situated on Guadalupe River with ninety yards of beach like river front access. Start your river float on the famous Whitewater Horseshoe section of the river from your own backyard Horseshoe float start is only 200 yards down river) or enjoy world class rainbow trout fishing on one of the best stretches for fishing on the Guadalupe River. Close to restaurants in the beautiful Gruene area and New Braunfels or a short drive to San Antonio. Enjoy a fantastic concert at the Whitewater Amphitheater which is in walking distance from your Whitewater Ranch Retreat home. This property is great for a romantic getaway or for a couple families looking to enjoy the Guadalupe River or Canyon Lake which is only about 5 minutes away to nearest boat ramp.
Master Bedroom will sleep 4 with a king size bed and a trundle bed as well. Guest bedroom will sleep 2 with a queen size bed. Bunk room will have 2 queens on bottom and 2 twins on top sleeping 6, and a pull out couch in living room if needed,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great water access for kids. shallow and calm
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Events

No events allowed
No more than 10 guests allowed on entire property
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outdoors only

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
Note from host: no more than 10 guests allowed on entire property
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Canyon Lake

Located in Canyon Lake, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country and Texas Ski Ranch are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Canyon Lake, TX

What's nearby

  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Overlook Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • North Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Canyon Lake - 10 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Canyon Lake Marina - 16 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 34 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smokeshow Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Japan Van Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitewater Ranch Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitewater Ranch Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitewater Ranch Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whitewater Ranch Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Guadalupe River and Whitewater Amphitheatre. Canyon Lake and Canyon Lake Gorge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 131 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quinn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, house was nice and up to expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It feels like a home away from home. Beautifully kept, perfectly located, and so comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation at Whitewater Ranch Retreat! The location is perfect and the property is beautiful! The owners were very prompt with communication as well. We are already checking our calendars to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was perfect! Nice spot on the river and great for relaxing or floating. The house was stocked with little extras and fit our crew comfortably. The host was amazing and quick to respond to inquiries. We would love to come back next year. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book it!!! This water front property would be hard to beat! The location on the river is perfect and the flat entrance to the water provides easy access to the river and the flat land allows for a comfortable place to sit in your chair and relax. Perfect for folks with kiddos! The house was well stocked and an added plus was the host reached out to ensure we had everything we needed. We will be back! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake H.

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

Awesome spot and home!

Unbeatable location and amenities. Great host. Everything you want from a vacation property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Rental Stay

Our family and friends enjoyed our stay. Property accommodated 7 of us easily including sleeping, bathing, and sharing meals. Great property and great location. We floated the horseshoe right from the property, rented a pontoon boat and went tubing on Canyon Lake, ate at the Grist Mill and listened to music at Gruene Hall, several fire pit and snores right next to the river at night, and so on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Great house and location

Clean house, super attentive host, beautiful yard and river area. Our group of 10, ages 9-43, loved our stay in this house. You can float the horseshoe section of the river easily. You can fish and hang out in the river right at the house. Close to many activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

The best property on River

Our family had a wonderful time! Cleanest, well maintained property we have ever experienced with VRBO. Perfect for walking down to the river and just sitting or float the Horseshoe of the river from house, just have to make a plan to get back to property.(A couple of us walked back to home then took a truck to pick up kids and floats). Quiet neighborhood and polite host! Thank you for sharing your home with others! Definitely want to return soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney M.

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

Amazing location & home

We had an amazing stay here! The river in front of the house felt very private and was so easy to put tubes in the float down the river. A quick 15 minute walk back after the float! (They are expanding the pedestrian walking between the horseshoe so there is construction but it didn’t interfere much and we did it with 5 kids. Brandon checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed and the house was absolutely perfect. The kids loved playing basketball and playing baseball in the back. Couldn’t have hoped for a better stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Second Time Staying at This Second to None Property

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to spend our Easter holiday than Whitewater Ranch Retreat-we fished, kayaked, paddle boarded, swam, relaxed, walked to Whitewater Amphitheater to see a concert, cooked, had an Easter egg hunt and made lots of forever memories at this beautifully comfortable home. The location, owners and accommodations are all wonderful. Thank you for sharing your special space!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D.

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

Beautiful property and peaceful experience

House was perfect. The property was absolutely stunning, yard sloped perfectly into the river versus the other houses we looked at that had cliffs. Fishing was awesome, tons of trout. Tubes and inflatable paddleboards and kayaks in shed that were easy to get. Plenty of ice in the house for drinks which is essential lol. Brandon was an amazing host was very responsive to our needs. The check in process was super easy. Would love to come back. Was a very peaceful stay. Thanks again :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenna J.

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

Perfect family spring break trip!

Great and clean accommodations, had everything we needed. It was a perfect stay for our family! We had kids, all the way up to Grandparents. Having the additional water toys was wonderful because we didn’t have to pack ours. We had great weather and were able to spend a lot of time on the water. Great yard and deck to accommodate yard games and morning coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Fantastic stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Spring Break Getaway

My Family and I spent Spring Break at Whitewater Ranch Retreat. The property is a dream with a massive back yard right on the river. The property comes with paddle boards, kayaks, fishing equipment, and lawn games. My kids enjoyed every moment and are already asking to return. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

Wonderful Place

This place is absolutly wonderful. Great location to the river, places to eat and things to do. The house was spotless, very cozy, really comfortable. They have everything you need. They have little extras that many other places don't have or do. We will definitely be back. We saved this place as a top area fav.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana A.

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

Better than expected!

The overall house was very clean, had all the basics and more. The deck is nice and big and we loved the large swing seat. I came with small children who absolutely loved the bunk bed setup. The gradual slope in the backyard to the water behind the house was a huge selling feature for us and the shallowness of the creek. Both were so enjoyable even with small kids and the landscape was beautiful. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

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

Great, Comfortable Stay

We really enjoyed the property, definitely the nicest one we saw around us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Special Place

We booked this property to celebrate my son’s 14th birthday by fly fishing on the Guadalupe. This home has a beautiful spot right on the river and has a warm and joyful feel inside and out. There is plenty of space, the beds are comfortable and the area is super peaceful and quiet. There was a herd of deer that would come each night to eat acorns and they were beautiful to watch as well. What a special place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Amazing place to stay!

This was BY FAR the best VRBO we have ever stayed in. The property is gorgeous, the home is beautiful and host Brandon did the best job making sure our stay was great. We cannot recommend this place enough! Our family of six loved everything about this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney M.

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

Great Location

River location is perfect for families! Beautiful home with great entertainment area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Prefect family trip

The location is amazing! The house was so clean with comfy beds. We really enjoyed the back porch swing and all the yard games. Looking forward to coming back in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

amie s.

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

Amazing!

It was our second time staying at the house and it was amazing! The house is well stocked, beautifully decorated and incredibly family friendly. The owners have gone above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for guests and our family. 10/10 recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

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

Fabulous River House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River house! Easy access to the River and just a 10 minute drive to Canyon Lake. All the kids, ages 9-17, had a blast playing basketball out front and floating the river. Communication was great! We’ll definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Awesome!

Wonderful time with our family! Perfect location and awesome for families. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Brandon Renteria

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What makes this property unique

The unique benefit of renting Whitewater Ranch Retreat is that you can float the Horseshoe float at Whitewater from your own backyard and then just walk right back to house when done. No need to shuttle people or pay expensive prices for tubes and transportation back and forth. You can also forget all the crazy traffic when going to see a concert at Whitewater Amphitheater. Just grab a cold beer and the walk is only about 12 minutes. No drinking and driving needed!!!! Staying at Whitewater Ranch Retreat is a whole lot cheaper than a DWI!! We also have water access that is like a beach. Our property rolls into the river and make hanging out on the banks very simple and hassle free.
We look forward to having you as a guest very soon!

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