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Ponderosa Paradise: Guadalupe Riverfront + Riverside & Upper Deck + Mins to Whitewater Amphitheater

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A water park with multiple slides and pools, surrounded by wooden cabins and a large tree.
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.
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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 - ‬7 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.

Ponderosa Paradise: Guadalupe Riverfront + Riverside & Upper Deck + Mins to Whitewater Amphitheater

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.

What Guests Love About Ponderosa Paradise
* Mornings fishing, afternoons floating, evenings gathered on the deck
* Shaded & comfortably furnished main deck - perfect for meals together
* Peaceful, breezy riverside deck is ideal for fishing or setting up River HQ
* Open common areas that step right out onto the deck
* Flexible sleeping arrangements - 2 bedrooms + 2 sleeper sofas
* River relaxation in your backyard + local attractions just minutes away
* Casting a line into one of the best trout fisheries in Texas - Guadalupe River (Nov-May)
* Laundry room + grill available for guest use

Sleeping Arrangements
1 - King master suite + TV + river view + full sleeper sofa + attached full bath
2 - Queen bedroom + shared full bath
3 - Living room full sleeper sofa

Local Attractions
* Canyon Lake Dam, 4 miles
* Whitewater Amphitheater, 4 miles
* Tubing outfitters, 4 miles
* Schlitterbahn, 12 miles
* Historic Gruene, 14 miles
* Local wineries, 15 miles

Important Rental Info
- Maximum occupancy - 8 guests + 3 vehicles
- Must be 25 or older to rent
- Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will result in forfeiture of stay
- No smoking or pets are allowed on the property

Book your time in paradise at Ponderosa Paradise on the Guadalupe River with Vacay Hill Country today!

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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

Ponderosa Paradise Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!
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Ponderosa Paradise Waterfront Home Guadalupe River New Braunfels
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Ponderosa Paradise Waterfront Home Guadalupe River New Braunfels
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Ponderosa Paradise Waterfront Home Guadalupe River House
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Ponderosa Paradise Waterfront Home Guadalupe River
Ponderosa Paradise Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!

Ponderosa Paradise: Guadalupe Riverfront + Riverside & Upper Deck + Mins to Whitewater Amphitheater Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and had needed essentials for our stay. We were there to fish, so only needed basics of clean bed and baths, coffee and close to river. Would recommend.
From the river side deck.
Catching the rainbow
Neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

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

8/10 Good

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Great stay

It was a good getaway in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Great weekend getaway

The property was clean and cozy with easy access to the river and local restaurants. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aida E.

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

Weekend getaway

Awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Relaxing mini vacay

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Loved the view!!

Beautiful place, weather was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan A.

Great spring break getaway

Really enjoyed the house and view. Was very nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Great weekend getaway!

The ponderosa paradise was very clean and accommodating for our family! We would highly recommend it for your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Quiet spot

Great spot to fish and close to great swimming spots
Verified

8/10 Good

TERRY H.

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

Great stay

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonya H.

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

Relaxing getaway

Fun 4 night get away with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandi W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bloody sheets were gross. Otherwise is was a nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Just as advertised

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Had a great trip. House was in a great location on the river. Clean and up to date.

Nice property. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Great view!

The river was so pretty add peaceful! Enjoyed our trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo M.

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

Great Location

Great location and clean house. We had a great time at the river. Awesome location to hangout and fish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Vacation Stay

We had a great time. The house was awesome with a beautiful view.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Great getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here during the Labor Day holiday! Great location on the river, beautiful view, and the house was perfect for our group of 6. We would stay here again without a doubt !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Y.

Enjoyable Stay

Ponderosa Paradise was a great place to stay for us and our family. Beautiful, peaceful and perfect for lounging and enjoying a meal in the outdoors with family. Everyone had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019