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Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Experience the tranquil vibes of Ponderosa Paradise, a cozy two-bedroom retreat nestled along the Guadalupe River. Take in the soothing views from the ample deck space or explore nearby Canyon Lake and scenic Canyon Dam.

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9.2 out of 10
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!

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, with a spacious primary suite featuring a king bed, smart TV, sleeper sofa, and private ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, while the second bedroom offers a comfortable queen bed with easy access to the full hallway bath. Another sleeper sofa in the living area provides flexible sleeping arrangements, making the home an ideal fit for families or groups of friends traveling together.

Inside, the open-concept living room invites you to relax with comfortable furnishings, a smart TV, and large windows that frame glimpses of the river beyond. The fully equipped kitchen is stocked with all the essentials — full-size appliances, cookware, dinnerware, and a coffee maker — perfect for whipping up breakfast before a day on the water or gathering for a hearty meal after the sun sets. Meals can be enjoyed indoors at the dining table or carried outside to the deck, where the river breeze and the rustle of leaves create the perfect backdrop.

Step out back and discover multiple deck spaces designed for easy, laid-back outdoor living. The main deck is shaded and comfortably furnished—perfect for sipping coffee at sunrise or enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Just below, a second deck sits beneath the trees, offering a peaceful, breezy spot to relax. The lower deck brings you right to the edge of the Guadalupe, where a short path leads down to the riverbank. From here, you can wade into the cool, clear water—or cast a line into one of the best trout fisheries in Texas. The Guadalupe is stocked with rainbow and brown trout each winter by Texas Parks & Wildlife, making it a favorite for anglers from November through May. Whether you're fly fishing at sunrise or simply soaking in the view, this is a riverfront experience you won't forget.

When you're ready to explore, the area is filled with options. Within ten minutes you can be at Whitewater Amphitheater, Texas' top riverside music venue, or shopping and dining in the nearby village of Sattler. A short drive takes you to Canyon Lake and its scenic dam overlook, where boating, swimming, and hiking await, and just a little farther are the historic towns of Gruene and New Braunfels, home to dance halls, tubing, and local wineries.

At the end of each day, return to your private slice of the river where the sounds of flowing water and the glow of starlit skies remind you why this part of Texas is called the Water Recreation Capital. Whether you spend your mornings fishing, your afternoons floating, or your evenings gathered on the deck with family and friends, your time at Ponderosa Paradise will feel like the Hill Country getaway you've been waiting for.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property. Maximum occupancy at all times is 8 guests and 3 vehicles. No smoking or pets are allowed.

Enjoy your time in paradise at Ponderosa Paradise on the beautiful Guadalupe River!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in River Road, a neighbourhood in New Braunfels. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Guadalupe River and Comal River. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Guadalupe River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gruene Hall - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Comal River - 23 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 24 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Landa Park - 25 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dam Red Barn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kafekali & Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokeshow Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River! located?

Located in River Road, this holiday home is steps from Guadalupe River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Whitewater Amphitheatre and Canyon Lake Gorge. Overlook Park and Canyon Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Ponderosa Paradise- Waterfront Home on the Guadalupe River! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 121 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Peaceful getaway

Just loved the property and the overall quietness of it. Love seeing all the deer everywhere and fishing. Will so do it again. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

River Gem

The home was very clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for floating the river or a quick trip into town. The view of river from the house was wonderful. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Relaxing getaway

Great location for tubing, fishing, day trips to Wimberley & Gruene. Updated older home. Very clean & comfortable. Had everything we needed. Loved the outdoor areas on the riverfront! So gorgeous & serene
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laci B.

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

Spring Break Get Away

Fun little Spring Break get away for my family. We enjoyed Gruene Hall and the beautiful Guadalupe River. The house was everything advertised. The decks were super fun to sit out on and enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma G.

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

Weekend getaway

Exactly as the listing. Very Clean and Cozy! We really enjoyed our stay. If you bring groceries, you won’t need to go anywhere else. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Perfect spot for a retreat with friends!

This place had it all for a quiet weekend with friends who were looking to catch up, tell jokes, swim in the river a bit, a do some cooking! The kitchen and living room are open concept and perfect for mingling and even with 6 people it didnt feel crowded at all! Planning on coming back with my wife and other friends in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Family river fun!

Great location, clean and comfortable house. Would definitely stay there again. Items needing attention… Back sliding door very hard to open and shut. Grill would only heat on low temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Pondewasrosa Paradise

It was great! Wish the river running but looks luke the water table was low. Absolutely loved the view. The house was lovely. Loved the layout and the fire place. Large kitchen was wounderful. Everything was clean. Only suggestion I would give is to have a binder with things to do in the area, like Gruene and Fredrickburg etc. clran
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Float in the backyard

Relaxing place where you can float the river in the backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy B.

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

Great view of the river!

Communication with Erin (Property manager) was great!! Beautiful drive into the property. Small delay getting into the property because the owner sent someone to check the house because they thought it was not rented. That was quickly fixed although the person checking the property did track in some dirt and leaves and we had to vacuum before we could even bring our bags in and unpack. Not the end of the world, just a minor delay and we needed to do a little cleaning before roaming bare/sock-footed. House was pretty well appointed and had some new updates which were nice. The home still needs some TLC here and there and a few minor repairs. The location was tucked away and pretty quiet, but easy to get around. All in all it was a pretty enjoyable stay and we really enjoyed the view of the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Family Vacation

Our group of 4 Adults. Property was perfect for the 4 of us. Both bedrooms were very comfortable. Showers got as hot as you wanted, and had enough elbow room. Kitchen was large, and well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, utensils etc. Coffee maker is a pot drip style coffee maker, and 3 packs of coffee were left for us to make which was nice. It was really hot while we were here. Over 105 degrees, and A/C kept the home as cool as we wanted it. The big back porch was great for hanging out chatting over drinks. The River was really nice right off the back yard, and we even floated down the river from the back yard 1 day. House is close to grocery store, and most things you would need within 5 minutes or so. Overall a great home for 4 people to visit for a week.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Unsafe BB Pit

Overall, we did like the property mainly because of the location. The big issue we had with this house was actually the gas barbecue pit. We ended up burning one of our full meals And almost burning my arm and face. I had no idea that the gas tubes inside that barbecue pit were so corroded and rusted out and propane was just dumping inside of that barbecue pit. I guess the real issue I have is that this was known. It had brand new foil, all tucked up under those gas pipes that were all corroded out. But from the top, everything looks nice and fresh with new foil down there. I opened it up because it had flared up on me once before and I thought maybe it was just dirty . So I would just clean it and everything would be good. That wasn’t the case. This could’ve actually blown up in my face. So I’m thankful that it was me and not some young adult or some person that had no idea how to barbecue or anything about fire. Could’ve been badly hurt. If I had not disconnected the gas tank from below and removed it while the barbecue pit was on fire, it was a potential that we could’ve had an explosion. I don’t because of my safety and health will put a risk. I’m also putting out in hopes that it gets replaced before somebody gets hurt. I did remove the tank and left it in attached from the BBQ pot. I also took photos of needed. I also submitted this to the property management company this morning morning and have heard nothing back from them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Blake E.

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

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

The Most Beautiful View in New Braunfels

This tranquil paradise was a pleasant surprise. The drive up was beautiful and as we got closer to the property the kids actually put down their iPads! Driving among the trees and over the Guadalupe river was lots of fun and I was able to see my kids eyes for the first time in 2 hours. When we pulled Ain the carport they quickly jumped up
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aida E.

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

Weekend getaway

Awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Loved the view!!

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