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Pool
Outdoor dining
Interior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Guadalupe River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Comal River
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪50 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
  • Gruene Hall - 23 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Comal River - 25 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Landa Park - 26 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 26 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 41 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

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

Rio Vista: Modern Escape, Outdoor Lounge & Shower, Riverfront Patio, Mins to Whitewater Amphitheater

Enjoy sunny days and starry nights along the banks of the Guadalupe River at Rio Vista. This modern Hill Country hideaway boasts a covered outdoor lounge with an outdoor shower and a new riverfront patio. The open and airy 2/1 seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living and offers terrific river frontage perfect for lounging, splashing, and fishing.

What Guests Love About Rio Vista
* Modern Hill Country aesthetic that's sleek & airy indoors and out
* Starry nights spent in the unique outdoor lounge area overlooking the backyard & river
* Rinsing off in the outdoor shower
* Cozy shared common areas indoors blend seamlessly with outdoor spaces
* Queen bedroom opens to the outdoor spaces
* Breezy riverfront patio makes river entry a literal breeze
* Enjoying the Outdoor Symphony - frogs, cicadas, birds and more
* Casting a line into one of the best trout fisheries in Texas - Guadalupe River (Nov-May)
* Washer & dryer + grill available for guest use

Sleeping Arrangements
1 - Queen bed + shared full bath
2 - Full bed + twin bunk bed + 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 modern Hill Country vibe vacation at Rio Vista 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 patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby, water skiing nearby, and rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

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: 900 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 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

488003
Vrbo Property

Rio Vista: Modern Escape, Outdoor Lounge & Shower, Riverfront Patio, Mins to Whitewater Amphitheater Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location & Well Equipped

Convenient to multiple eating areas & river launch areas. Very well equipped with tons of towels, kitchen is well stocked, bedding etc. great weekend get away for two adults a 3 young adult children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot on the river

Property had everything we needed. Beds / Couches comfortable. Appliances and silverware for cooking and grilling. River had shallow spots to put chairs in and deep enough spots to get fully into river. Backyard was great. Highlight was the outdoor shower for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

chance p.

Liked: Cleanliness

river trip

Overall a great experience. The river access was great and easy to use. The patio area was really nice, and the outdoor showers were a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

My family and I stayed for 5 nights at this cute place. It was nice and quiet. The river was a quick trip down the stairs. The river there was on the swallow side, which was perfect for me and my daughter since we just like to sit along the rocks. We definitely recommend this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Derik V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall Great Stay

Very nice house in a great location. Little Ponderosa Tubes is at the entrance they let you float to your house and come pick up tubes then you get your vehicle or can float to them. It was very convenient. The house was simple yet very nice and accommodating. Back yard was also very nice and a great hangout spot when not on the river. The only negative of our trip was the grass was overgrown and really needed to be mowed. Just was an annoyance to have to walk through shin high grass to get to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

So fun!

Amazing time on the river with friends. Home was so great!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARRI T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern layout with Big Brother vibe and a great view

River is right outside the door and made for super easy access to sun and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 would recommend

Wonderful place to stay. The backyard and river access was so wonderful. Inside is everything you need but you visit this part of Texas to be outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect River Spot

Great place to post up. Everything was perfect and well designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Much needed family getaway!

This was the perfect location and home for our much needed family getaway! I brought my adult children and family to celebrate graduations and birthdays. As soon as we arrived, we all knew this was exactly what we needed. The home was super cute, clean and well maintained, but it was the access to the river that was perfect. Easy on my knees, not hundreds of steps like so many others, and the people we met down at the river were so fun! Thank you so much, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Family Getaway

The property was everything we expected, and was perfect for our family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

We felt at home! We really enjoyed our time here. The decor is so nice and we enjoyed the outdoor space. It really felt like a nice vacation and we would definitely go back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hill country retreat

Wonderful experience. House was perfect, exactly as described. Had everything we needed and close to a local grocery store. Loved our 4 days there. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

My Hubs and I had a great stay! The only thing i wished for during our stay was a hot tub. We stayed during the off season so the river was too cold to jump in and we heard construction noise from 2 different neighbors. That's what happens during the off season. The house was great and comfy bed and nice bathroom and shower. We want to come back when we can enjoy the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing River Getaway

We initially booked this property due to the proximity and ease of accessing the river. It was perfect!! The place was so beautiful and light! The backyard was the perfect hangout spot for us to play cornhole and relax in the evenings. The only complaint that I have is that the outside trash was spilling over and hadn't been changed since previous guests and the kitchen sink disposal was full of solid food that needed to be pulled out, but after we got past that the stay was amazing! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The house is exactly as advertised. The outdoor areas are beautiful and relaxing. The house is a great size for a small group. The house is also well equipped so it really helps limit the packing list. The only negative was that the beds were a bit too firm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tifani A., Vernon, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

My family and I spent our vacation here and it was great! House was very nice and updated! Yard and river access was amazing! We had a great time and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

🌵Amazing Vacation Home🌵

We will stay here again! The home was perfectly decorated in a minimal Texan Modern way and it smelled amazing when we walked in! It was impeccably clean! It has that open feeling yet the bedrooms are private and absolutely comfortable. My favorite parts of the home were the open large shower with adjustable rain shower head, the kitchen, washer & dryer were top of the line, and the concrete stained floors with Texan area rugs. The air conditioning kept us cool on hot nights! The backyard outdoor shower was perfect to get cleaned up after River fun. The location couldn’t be any better with the grand entrance to the crystal clear River. We spent many days in the River just a few steps from the backyard. We received many compliments on the private entrance to the River front since it is so “grand”. We loved everything about this house and worked well having small children and a teenager. Can’t wait until our next stay! Felt bitter sweet checking out and crossing the River one last time.. ☀️ 🌵 ☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Darrel S.

Not Bad

Location on river was great. Great area for families. Beware of shower, zero water pressure through the rain shower head. Had water pressure everywhere else. Lip in the floor in doorway of bathroom, watch your toes in dark, it will bite you. House was semi clean upon arrival. I understand it being busy during vacation season but when you pay for something nice you expect it to be that way. With semi clean floors and poor shower, it's hard to get clean and feel clean at the end of the day. Rocks around the home and in back patio area look nice, but be prepared to wear shoes at all times. House had a smell like the previous guests had Chinese takeout and left it in the air ducts. Just couldn't get rid of the smell, keeping it from smelling and feeling like it had been cleaned between guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

This was a much needed retreat.

8/10 Good

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good with a few issues

We had a great time overall. The property was just as pictured in the listing. It was clean, kitchen was well equipped, all of that was perfect. Biggest gripe was no blinds in the windows, not even in the shower. Not a huge deal but for me personally it was annoying and made it harder to relax. The neighboring house is huge. The last couple days of our stay there were 30+ people and kids staying next door who kept coming over into our yard and using our river access. Not sure what can be done about this other than extending the fence which is currently very short. Overall our stay was very good. I do recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sammy A., Bryan,Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

A+ Property

Very clean and nice! Easy access too River. Had a very good time and will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob L., Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House! Better Location!

You can put in the river at the house and have a 30-45 minute float down to the road where you can get out if you want. Will book this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation with grandchildren

We really enjoyed our time on the property. The home and outdoor area were everything we wanted. The grandchildren loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020