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Villa on River Road - First House Front Row - Tube from your Front Door!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Villa on River Road - First House Front Row - Tube from your Front Door!

Our home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, and a full outdoor kitchen on the bottom level. We are house #1, right in the front row. Walk out the front door to the picnic area or jump right in the river.

River Road Villas (the subdivision you'll be located in) are located on the Guadalupe River, 20 minutes from downtown New Braunfels on River Road between the second and third river crossings. Enjoy the scenic view and beautiful 100 plus feet of direct river front right out your front door!!

Tube rental and shuttle service is provided next door. You can enter the river here and exit at a variety of places up and down the river and be returned to the property.

Also if you enjoy live music, our house is only a short drive to River Road Ice House & Gruene Hall. If you are a lover of antiques, the home is less than 20 minutes from the towns of New Braunfels and Gruene, which provide antique shops as well as many unique shops where artisans sell their wares.

PLEASE NOTE: Linens and towels are provided with any rental!!

Our houses are professionally cleaned and sanitized before each rental!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4092098
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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

New Braunfels

Located in River Road, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 Schlitterbahn East are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gruene Hall - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Comal River - 19 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Landa Park - 21 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 36 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪breakfast. - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa on River Road - First House Front Row - Tube from your Front Door! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa on River Road - First House Front Row - Tube from your Front Door!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa on River Road - First House Front Row - Tube from your Front Door!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa on River Road - First House Front Row - Tube from your Front Door!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa on River Road - First House Front Row - Tube from your Front Door! located?

Located in River Road, this holiday home is steps from Guadalupe River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Whitewater Amphitheatre. Canyon Lake Gorge and Overlook Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property 3 times now and can’t wait to go back again! Perfect for larger families or groups of friends. Great location on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjie B.

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

Best place on the river

Great location!! Plenty of space. Air conditioner works fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale D.

Great place but way too much loud music very late
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
We have music rules some people don’t follow them glad y’all had a great time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

River trip

House, property, and location were awesome and perfect! Definitely staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjie B.

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

Great weekend get away

The location and house was awesome!! Cold A,/C. Outdoor kitchen was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Great place to stay on the river!

Great home with direct access to the river, in a gated community. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep comfortably and offers two kitchens and two decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Madison S.

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

Perfect for Memorial Day Trip

Loved staying at this property for MDW! We all enjoyed the location and size. The kitchen downstairs was great for hanging out and cooking!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ramsey C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great River Location

Great River Location. The house has a lot of room and options for people with large families. Recommended staying here for river view and easy access to the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

River favorite

Stayed at this location two times now. Perfect both times. House is great for a group or large family. Location is perfect. Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Best place to stay on the river!

This house had everything we needed. But, the greatest thing about it is you are steps away from the river, you can watch your children playing in the river from the cabin and you can float right up to the cabin from you floating the river trip. We will be returning next Summer!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Great cabin and great location!

We make this trip every year, and this location on the river is by far our favorite spot. This cabin is perfect for soaking up all the beauty and fun the Guadalupe has to offer, and the rental experience was top notch. We will definitely be returning again next year. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great River house and perfect location

House and the location were great. We had 9 men stay for 3 nights. All went well. Zero issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Thank you for great review hope to see y’all soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy p.

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

Family river trip

Loved this house with the easy access to the river where you could put your chairs in the water. With children this was a big selling point for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

A very good home for our family. It was just right for our fun stay!

The house was very nice; we will choose it when we come back probably next year. The big kids and grandkids really enjoyed their stay! Let us know when you start booking calendars for next year! Thank you!! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
very good customer thank you and we hope to see you next year
Verified

8/10 Good

Herbert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good experience

The house is nice, nice to be close to the river, but I think should to include sheet bed, pillows and towels.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Awesome River House!

This is the 2nd year my friends and I have stayed at these villas and we will continue to come back. This house is right off the river and between two tubes outfitters so is very convenient. The house was clean when we arrived and the set up is perfect. If you are staying on the Guadalupe and would like a nice place to stay this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed yourself! Please keep us in mind for your future rentals!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Good Location and setup for families

We enjoyed the house and being right on the river. Outdoor kitchen was great and even had a tv. Wish there were more skillets and knives, but otherwise stocked. One bedroom and bath are on the first floor and the master has an ensuite bath. The other 2 bedrooms which have the most beds share one bath. Good setup for 2 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin-Z R.

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

Always a Blast!

This is the second time we stayed in the Villas. We rented both Villa #1 and #2 because we have a large group of friends. The Villa was very clean and as a bonus, the linens on the beds were provided. Previously, everyone had to bring their own, so that was a nice upgrade. I would highly recommend staying here and will do it again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thanks glad y’all had a great time
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

Great spot, just needs a bit more TLC

Villa 1 is the best spot in the complex. Beautiful view. Loved the patios and nice sized beds for all. Woulda given a 5 star, but the wasp nests were a bit problematic and the cleaning crew missed stuff (food left to rot in the downstairs oven, spiderwebs clinging everwhere, small trash items under all the furniture). I booked for next year. If ya clean up a bit better and blast the wasps nests before our stay, I would happily upgrade to 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
We are sorry about the issues listed above! We will make sure those are fixed right away!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

CD G.

Great vacation area.

Breathtaking views from the porch. Peaceful, relaxing environment or you can do fun activities with the family ( rafting, swimming, fishing, lazy strolls on the rivers edge). Sunsets are gorgeous. Rental property was great, well maintained, spacious with a rustic theme. 2 kitchen, grilling area on lower deck and full entertainment area. Awesome place to have fun!!! Scenic drive to the property surrounded by hills that resembles mountains, Gudalupe river, switchbacks (wInding roads) and lots of grazing deer. We named it " God's Tapestry". Awesome!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

ashley t.

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

Right on the river!

The house was beautiful, location especially, no obstructions from the river view. The downstairs kitchen was the cherry on top and gave us plenty of room to hang out after a long day on the river. The cleanliness was much better than expected since reading past reviews, however both refrigerators/freezers needed to be wiped down. There were some drops of something in both the up and downstairs fridge/freezer. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook three meals a day, even measuring cups, which was awesome. The management team was very responsive and just a short text away with lightning fast response times, almost immediate. Even before our arrival, I had some questions about what we would have on site and they were very helpful and kind. Only reason I couldn't give it 5 stars was that linen isn't provided. It's such a great convenience when you don't have to worry about bringing pillows, towels and blankets in an already packed full vehicle. We WILL be back next year and we can't wait.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you see y’all next year
Verified

6/10 Okay

lindsey w.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place but very, VERY dirty!

I never leave reviews. But, I felt it was absolutely necessary after staying here. We loved the location. We loved the outdoor kitchen. We loved the spacious living area and the bed set up in the bedrooms. The beds were comfortable. However, this place was very, very dirty. The floors made the bottom of our feet black and were absolutely filthy. There is NO way this place was cleaned professionally before we got there. If your cleaning lady says it were, you need to fire your maid because she’s stealing money from you. The toilets had rings around them and very clearly hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time. The bathroom counter had a hair tie with hair stuck on it laying on counter and long dark hair in sink. The bathroom had NOT been cleaned since the last people stayed there. We had to empty the dishwasher when we got there. The “clean” dishes on the kitchen counter were also put away by us when we got there. I would think a cleaning service would’ve done that. It didn’t smell clean, not even a little bit. There was a package of moldy beef jerky under edge of the bed. The kitchen counters had sticky spots and dried food on them like they hadn’t been wiped down in weeks. There were several buckets of old charcoal outside by the grill that had been rained on and filled many many times. It was extremely unkept. We brought our own linens and towels and that didn’t bother me. Although, you’d think for 500/night it’d at least be clean. We were given the door code but had to call for the gate code when we arrived. It seems this should’ve been in the check-in information. We had a great time on the river and cooking out. The overall layout of house is great but it was very disappointing to stay in such a dirty place. Something needs to be done about this. I neglected to read the individual reviews before booking. After looking at them now, cleanliness is obviously a common complaint about this place. It’s unfortunate because it’s a beautiful house in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Sorry for the inconvenience, I spoke to the cleaning lady and she had a family emergency and we were not informed. If you would like to book with us again we will gladly give you a discount on your next stay for your inconvenience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristal H.

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

Good location on the River

Good property near the river. Caps Crossing is within walking distance from the property and we used them to float.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley R.

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

I will definitely stay again!

Great communication, beautiful property,plenty of space,and clean! Worth the $$$.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location for large gatherings

As far as location goes, it's great. The house backs to the river and has a shared backyard for the 10 unit gated community. The downside was that you had to bring everything with you, which made packing that much heavier. The photos should be updated with no pillows and blankets on the bed since that's not provided. You have to bring kitchen towels, hand towels, all your linens, hand soap, literally everything. And the kitchen amenities there were not the best and barely operable. The patio is the best part for hanging out and relaxing. However, when we arrived the outside was still dirty with trash cans filled with standing water and trash on the ground. If there are maids at the house, they should also tend to the outside. The communication was great and the owner responded quickly. Would definitely book again, but not a huge fan of having to bring basic amenities like sheets, towels and soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Savell

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My brother and I have owned and managed rental properties for more than 30 years. Our rentals are treated as homes. We welcome you to our property and hope you enjoy everything it has to offer.

Why they chose this property

New build - built in 2016. Stay in the most prime location on the Guadelupe River. This is where everyone wants to be when they're ready to go toobing and enjoy everything New Braunfels has to offer.

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