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PRD 1572 Little Ponderosa Paradise

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A wooden deck with benches and a picnic table surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a television, and a large window.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a vanity with a sink, a mirror, and a window.
A spacious living room with a gray sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102067 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Guadalupe River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Comal River
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Comal River and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Comal River - 27 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 29 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Gruene Hall - 29 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Landa Park - 30 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Granny D's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Canyon City Grill - ‬11 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.

PRD 1572 Little Ponderosa Paradise

Summary:

3/2 home. Sleeps 10. Master: King. 2nd bedroom: Queen. 3rd bedroom 2 Twin over Twin bunk beds. Living Room: Queen Sofa Sleeper. 2 Dogs allowed under 40lb. $25 per day per pet. MUST BE 25 TO RENT. Renter's ID and Credit Card must be presented at check in or via email.



The Space:

New listing!!



Welcome to Ponderosa Paradise! This Fabulous 3 bedroom 2 bath home with private den workspace is located right on the Guadalupe River! Many spacious multi level decks allow for the best of outdoor living. This home offers a horseshoe pit, direct access to the Guadalupe River and many decks for those beautiful Texas nights! The deck boast a kayak launch! on the lower level. The garage has a pool table and dart board for your enjoyment as well. Great place to fish, swim, tube and kayak! Interested in fishing? This is the perfect place for you! The Guadalupe River is stocked with trout starting December 1st!



The open living room/kitchen area is set for total enjoyment! The living room has big picture windows that bring in lots of natural light and view of the river. Comfy seating, cable, big screen TV, Wi-Fi and the sofa pulls out to a queen size sleeper. The dining room table accommodates 5 people and there are also 4 bar stools around the kitchen breakfast bar. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need to prepare meals and there are 2 refrigerators. Washer and dryer for convenience. Right outside the back door is a covered porch with bar height table and 6 chairs, ceiling fan and views for days! There is a charcoal and propane grill as well as a fire pit. Fenced in back yard for your fur friends.



The master bedroom with amazing river views has a King size bed and cable TV with a private full bathroom with a deep soaking tub and walk in shower. The master bedroom has patio access as well. The second bedroom has a Queen size bed. The 3rd bedroom has 2 Twin over Twin bunkbeds. Both guest bedrooms are conveniently located next to the guest bathroom. There is a den off the living room for privacy if you need to work before heading out on the river for a full filled day!



Relaxing Hill Country escape, there are lots of things to discover all around us.... river tubing, lake life, live music, arts and craft fairs, wineries, antiquing, bird watching & wildlife viewing. Public boat ramp on the lake nearby. The closest tubing outfitter is Little Ponderosa Outfitters which is just 1/3 mile away from the home. Whitewater Amphitheater is 4 miles away. Schlitterbahn is only 13 miles away and 16 miles to downtown New Braunfels.



Host must be 25 years of age or older to make a reservation and must be staying at the property. Max of 2 dogs, under 40 lbs. $25 per day per pet. This home has a maximum occupancy of 10 guests. This maximum occupancy is not to be exceeded at any time. No daytime guests allowed. You can park 4-5 vehicles at this property. To comply with city and county short-term rental permit restrictions, the outdoor areas of this home are monitored by video camera. This property includes accidental damage protection up to $1500. WORD permit #L1364



WINTER MONTHLY RENTALS - if you are interested in renting monthly in the winter months, please contact New Braunfels Escapes for pricing details. This property is $3500 per month for January or February.

***Although every effort has been made by New Braunfels Escapes to ensure the accuracy of the information in this site, it is not guaranteed. It is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, change of house contents and/or features or withdrawal without notice. Starter pack of amenities is provided until you are able to get to the store. No perishables (including salt and pepper) are provided.***
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 keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,067 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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PRD 1572 Little Ponderosa Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay here. The house was nice/clean and perfect spot on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loves the location. Spent lots of time on the river. The house was clean and as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Great stay.

Property was very clean, easy access to river and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice fenced in back yard for the dogs to roam and play.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GLENDA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Lake House was perfectly set up. It’s fully equipped with everything you need for a weekend stay. I LOVE to cook and the kitchen has everything you need to cook or BBQ. All the beds were so comfortable we all slept great. Being able to just walk right down to the water and fish was simply Amazing. The game room was an added Bonus that we all enjoyed. It was a very cozy relaxing weekend. I will book this lake house again in the very near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Really enjoyed being on the river. The house was very comfortable and accommodating. Loved waking up in the morning with the view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Nice stay

Mosquitos were horrible only complaint
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! It was exactly as the listing described. Very clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christi g.

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

adorable river house

Great river house to stay with family and pets. Super clean and quiet neighborhood with amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kayvon N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The propane capsule, even though there were two of them, was empty, and the facilities were really limited for this property, along with very strict regulations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

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

Great Home

We had a wonderful stay at Ponderosa Paradise. The house was perfect and we had beautiful views of the river. It had everything we needed and my grandsons had a great time and we’re able to stay warm and play in the playroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Awesome place.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Great get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, nicely furnished home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heidi E.

Great Rental in Prime Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a well maintained home in a prime location. Perfect for families looking to enjoy the outdoors, float the river, do some fishing, or just relax and enjoy family time. Home was well maintained and very clean! Management was very responsive.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Best stay ever at a VRBO Home!

We were already excited to fish the Guad but this house made our weekend complete! Super clean, dog friendly and all the beds were so comfortable! And the view! Incredible location on the river with complete serenity but close enough to it all! We will be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Annual float trip

This is a yearly traditional trip we been doing 10 plus yrs. This property out of all I have booked, is by far the best. The location the house everything was top notch. So much so we all agreed to try and get it for next yr. Any future guest wont be disappointed especially by the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Chilling

Great House and Great Location…clean & spacious for family vacation. We Love floating the river but this was a quiet float to actually relax and enjoy company without all the crowds. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Ponderosa River Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect spot on the river, amazing property with all the amenities. short drive to the lake, restaurant's and shopping. the family really enjoyed our stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

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

River house

Perfect location and a perfect house. The stairs going down to the river bed to be fixed as some railroad ties have rotted out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Corpus Christi , TX

Relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place , deep water off the deck very relaxing beautiful place to just relax and watch the river flow by
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

nicolas d.

Amazing!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house on the river. Everything was perfect. We enjoyed our stay so much and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole S.

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

Greatness On The Guadalupe

The beautiful home, back yard, and river deck helped this property turn a holiday weekend into an unforgettable experience. Any fan of the great outdoors would find themselves right at home around the beautiful landscape, as well as the refreshing river that begs you to jump in. The living room is great for entertaining friends, family, or anyone in between. Our stay was magical, and we hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kyle H.

Location is great but house needs TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked this house as a Quick can get away Between Christmas and New Year’s. We were traveling with four adults and six kids.The location is wonderful being that it’s on a wonderful spot on the river minutes from Gruene as well as New Braunfels. We had fun fishing off of the dock as well as taking little excursions around Canyon Lake.The house layout is a great layout, but the house itself is in desperate need of repairs. Cooking utensils, pots/pans, and other cooking items are broken or needing replaced. Multiple chairs are broken and the dock stairs are falling apart. Again great location and we were happy with our stay here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele R.

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

Family Christmas

This was a great property for our family! We spent our Christmas here as our oldest son could not come home for the holidays so we came to New Braunsfels! We are a fishing family and loved this home …we fished off the dock and caught, bass, trout and sunfish. The house was clean the beds we super comfortable and the showers were great. My family and I felt like we were at home. Thank you for allowing us to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

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

Perfect River spot

We had the best time here! The fenced yard was great for our 2 pups. The deck was a perfect hangout spot. We took advantage of corn hole game and the pool table. Everything was perfectly clean and the kitchen was stocked with pots, pans, silverware and utensils. The location on the river was perfect and beautiful. We fished and kayaked and really had the best time. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022