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Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas!

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A swimming pool with a circular design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a gazebo.
Outdoor dining
A spacious kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
King bed in largest bedroom also has a queen, a twin and room for twin rollaways
largest of the three bedrooms has one king bed, one queen bed and one twin bed.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Devil's Backbone Tavern
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Guadalupe River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitewater Amphitheatre
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1-largest bedroom w shared beds

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

+8
12 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main bath Separate shower, jetted tub and toilet

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Two Outdoor Showers hot and cold water

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas!

Relaxing Ranch on 6 acres, 3 king beds , 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, plus 12 twin rollaway beds to sleep up to 21.....huge area to gather and entertain on back deck featuring outdoor fireplace, 2 grills, large campfire area, large covered BBQ Pavillion, outdoor pool with cave waterfall, heated hot tub, 5 horses roam and interact with guests...two of them miniatures.....Ping pong, checkers, horseshoes ,cornhole games and volleyball court outside. Interior features two full size refrigerators, double ovens, large kitchen island w beautiful granite countertops open to living room w fireplace, player piano, ..fun game room with buck hunter and packman arcade games, Very private, ..fenced...great place for large groups to have fun and make lifelong memories!! Note: we do not provide discounts if the hot tub is in operable, but we will do our best to try and get technicians out if needed however, because of their schedules, we cannot guarantee they can get there during your stay. Please bring apples and carrot treats for the horses as they love to interact with you daily!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
If more attendess let me know!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please make sure all trash is bagged and taken out to the two large blue trash bins at the entry gate
Gather all towels the night before your departure, and please start washing and drying those, normally we can give you a longer departure time if you ask us
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check out 11 AM unless otherwise agreed to by property owner. We often have back to back turnarounds so late checkouts are not always available.
Never ever park in back - front parking only- septic system in back can be damaged and guests could be liable if they park or drive vehicles in back
No pets allowed. Violation of pet rules penalty is $500 per pet plus any damages found after guest vacates

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1937069vb
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: If more attendess let me know!
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

New Braunfels

Located in New Braunfels, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and San Marcos River. Consider Devil's Backbone Tavern for a night out or Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Devil's Backbone Tavern - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Guadalupe River - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Whitewater Amphitheatre - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Wimberley Zipline Adventures - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens - 16 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 22 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Devil's Backbone Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cody's Happy Trails Ranch Vacation Rental -New Braunfels Texas! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Devil's Backbone Tavern, Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Jade Gardens and The Island. Blue Hole Regional Park and Whitewater Amphitheatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!! Had a great river trip here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you for staying with us and leaving the house so clean I appreciate it more than you know! You guys are welcome to stay with us again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. There were so many fun activities and amenities that kept our teens entertained throughout our stay, which made the experience even more enjoyable for our whole family. One of their favorite parts was getting to feed the horses—it was such a unique and memorable experience! We made wonderful memories here and would definitely stay again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented this property for a graduation a graduation celebration and it exceeded all of our expectations! The space was clean, spacious, and perfect for hosting family and friends. The pool area was the highlight of the party and everyone had an amazing time celebrating together.The host was very responsive, accommodating, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. The setup was exactly as described, and there was plenty of room for guests to relax, swim, and enjoy the celebration with comfort.Thank you for helping make our graduate’s special day such a memorable success. We would absolutely recommend this rental and would love to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thanks again for staying with us! You're always welcome back again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place for my family, there were 26 of us that came at night for family fun.13 of us actually stayed at the house. Plenty of room and lots to do. Dee the host was awesome!!! Would recommed 100%.
Feeding the horsed
Game time
Game time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trey A.

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

Great Property

My guests and I really liked this rental. The location, amenities and property manager were all highlights from our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Thank you! I enjoyed hosting your group and hope you can join us again in the future! New Braunfels has so many fun things to do year round!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

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

Excellent Place to Stay!

This is a wonderful, exciting place to stay. Plenty of games to keep the entire family interacting and off electronic devices. Plenty of room for a large family gathering. Book your stay, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April E.

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

70th bday celebration

Had a good time. Property was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Peaceful getaway

Such a Beautiful place.Very peaceful and relaxing.Everything was perfect and we all enjoyed it..LOVED the friendly horses!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail s.

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

Loved it

Perfect place for a gathering! The property is peaceful and stunning. We spent most of our time by the pool but enjoyed snacks at the massive kitchen island and got cozy on the couch. I look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Candace P.

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

Relaxing Family Trip

Such a wonderful, relaxing time with our family. We had people ranging in age from upper 80's to 8 months, toddlers and teenagers. There was so much to do in the area and at the house that everyone had a great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina M O.

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

Family reunion

We had an awesome time with the family, love everything about our stay this is a suggestion (need a better cook wear ,other than that everything was absolutely perfect ,thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikki B.

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

Great place for families

Cody's Ranch is so much fun! Amazing place for a group. We had a graduation party for a college group and also had children from 7 months to 12 years old. All had so much fun. Definitely a place we will come back to!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Mikki you guys were awesome and you are welcome back to Cody's Happy Trails Ranch anytime!!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy P.

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

Great weekend

We had a great time. There was plenty of room around the property and in the common areas for everyone. The kids enjoyed feeding the horses, swimming and the game room. The patio was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Everyone had a wonderful stay, and was very relaxed. We all enjoyed the outside area, the kitchen was so spacious so we could all get to everything we needed. The living room trended to get a little hot, but we also recognized the awful heat wave probably contributed to it. Overall a great stay and time held by all.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

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

Easter get together

Other then raining and cold did not get to enjoy pool but great to spend time with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
That weather was awful!! Hope you can come back and we will give you a nice discount!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto C.

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

Elisa's graduation

It was very relaxing.. It was the perfect weekend and perfect location. Everything was as pictured our nieces and nephew loved all the horses. ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Very great location

This was the first celebration without my father in law. We celebrated my son’s 15th birthday with family and friends. The home was spacious and an amazing location. Thank you so much for allowing us to utilize the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Jessica and her family were wonderful to meet and they are highly recommended!! Left home in great condition and I would love for them to return in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Velma G.

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

Moms birthday

We had a good time, there were several games that kept everyone busy. Could use some better pans in the kitchen. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

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

21st Birthday Celebration

Our experience at Cody's was amazing and fun for my sons 21st b-day with his friends. Loved the Texas theme decorations and all the outdoor art. All the game tables kept us entertained as well as the horses. Dee was very responsive to my needs during our stay. Very large home and nicely furnished. Such a beautiful place! I have recommended this place to many. I look forward to another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerri R.

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

Great place

There was a group of 16 of us. The house was fantastic. Super large kitchen and plenty of room for everyone to sleep. The pool and the back area was amazing the only complaint was wish the strands of lights worked on the out side lots of strands were burned out or not working so could not use the covered area outside once it got dark. All in all it was a fantastic place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Hi Kerri ! You guys were amazing Guest you left the home in pristine condition. We thank you so much. Had you just contacted me about the lights we would’ve immediately replaced them for you -we just didn’t know! Hope you are able to stay with us again, sometime in the future, I highly recommend your group!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Amazing property

We just spent destination birthday at Cody’s Ranch. We had the most amazing time, the property is stunning! We had a mix of ages ranging from 3-adult. We weathered a quick storm and still had plenty to do. The game room was instant entertainment for all but really the outside area is top notch! From the pool to the hot tub, the ping pong table, foosball and of course the horses! It was a perfect place for an amazing weekend! The property manager was awesome and answered any questions I had all weekend. We can’t recommend this place enough and can’t wait to book again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Family Graduation

We had 14 people staying at the house. We needed 3 cots which was fine. The outdoor area was perfect and everyone loved seeing the horses on the property. We also saw some longhorns and deer behind the fenced area. That was really cool. We had one issue and that was fact there was no hand soap anywhere. That was very inconvenient especially when we first arrived and were trying to settle in. Other than that it was a great place!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Beautiful pool and outdoor area!

The house had plenty room for our group of 12. The beautiful pool was the place to be in the extreme heat and the grandkids loved it! We spent the majority of time on the huge back deck area, which has ceiling fans, and the outside access to the gameroom half bath was a bonus. We had a few issues but Dee was very responsive and attentive. There is someone who either lives in the RV, behind a privacy fence, or comes to feed the horses. They were never a bother and rarely seen. It just caught us offguard the first time we saw them on the property. I would love to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristal S.

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

So much fun!

I booked this place for me and 19 other ladies to stay for my sisters bachelorette party. The back patio and pool and hot tub were so awesome and fun. The main room with the three beds was so big. The girl that slept on the main twin bed said it was the best sleep she’s had in awhile. There was a lot of us so I took a shower in the outdoor shower and it was so nice and peaceful. The island in the kitchen was huge and great to have. There were two fridges/freezers which we really needed. There were minor problems and questions but I messaged the host and she responded and helped me fix them(answer them right away. Dee was amazing and very responsive. She went above and beyond to make sure our stay was pleasant. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Thank you Cristal! YOU were amazing as were all your guests with the exception of the one that originally was not supposed to be there! I know you were frustrated with her as I was .. I would DEFINITELY RENT TO YOU and your other guests again as long as that particular guest was not included...lol. Thank you for staying at Codys Ranch!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sondra P.

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

Family Time

We had a blast. Spending time with family is a blessing. Only concern. Change out fly traps, dust ceiling fans and light fixtures, clean out top oven, when we turned it on, smoke was everywhere. It needs a few upgrades, replace the sliding door that leads to the back, replace the electric cord for the lights out on the back deck, replace the football table next to the ping pong table. Get rid of the pool toys that are old and worn down. Too many notes everywhere. Also, don't assume we know how to run the washer and dryer. Again, we had a blast. My family is simple. We made it work. Blessings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
I appreciate the pointers and will be taking care of these items immediately. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and you’re welcome back anytime.😊

About the host

Hosted by Dee Banks

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Texas native....I own and love riding horses and I have been a real estate agent for 35 years! Enjoy meeting guests and making sure they have a great time! I have a beachfront Condo in Port Aransas, the 5.5 acre New Braunfels Property Cody's Happy Trails Ranch, and a beautiful lakefront home in Livingston Texas available for vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

Its only 10-15 miles from all the restaurants, shopping, rivers for toobing and rafting, Canyon Lake, Wimberley market days , Schlitterbahn water park, Historic Gruene Tx and the oldest dance hall in Texas and yet you feel like you are in the country inside a gated six acre retreat where no city lights limit the amazing star viewing at night, the gentle breezes and the interactions with the horse family on the property.

What makes this property unique

Families and friends are able to interact and cook together saving a lot of cost eating out for every meal.... there is something to entertain all ages and a huge deck for outdoor enjoyment, cook outs, the gameroom and of course the pool and hot tub. We have beds to sleep 21 people with floor space for air mattresses if needed for more.

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