Located in Eastside, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Comal River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Prince Solms Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Comal River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Texas Tubes - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
San Marcos Station - 24 min drive
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Krause's Cafe - 15 min walk
Naegelin's Bakery - 12 min walk
Downtown Social - 16 min walk
McAdoo's - 15 min walk
Muck And Fuss Craft Beer And Burger Bar - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28
Summary:
Large home with covered game and entertainment pavilion, outdoor kitchen, and minutes to Comal River entry and exit points - Walk to Schlitterbahn
The Space:
Your large group will not find a better more family friendly location than CarriageHaus Retreat & Pavilion at the Comal! Home rental includes use of 1,800 sq foot private game room and entertainment pavilion. Free onsite parking.
Directly adjacent to Schlitterbahn and only a 5 minute walk to the City Tube Shoot for a float down the Comal. Exit at the last public exit & enjoy an 8 minute walk back to the home. Relax - Recharge - Repeat!
Short walk to shopping, dining, and live music venues in Downtown New Braunfels. 5 minute drive to Gruene.
Great for large groups! Game and entertainment Pavilion, outdoor kitchen/bar, and minutes to river access!
CarriageHaus Retreat at the Comal truly has it all! This beautiful spacious home is located right in the heart of New Braunfels and all the great things it has to offer. The home is a short walk to the entrance to the Comal River at the Tube Shoot and a short walk back from the last public tuber's exit. Schlitterbahn is literally next door to the home!
The home and Pavilion have been completely remodeled. Professional photos coming soon! CarriageHaus Retreat at the Comal now offers 7 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms and will comfortably sleep (and entertain) up to 28 guests in beds.
Enjoy your own private 1800 square foot game room and entertainment pavilion complete with pool, shuffle-board, and foosball tables. Equipped with 4 large flat screen TV's, a sound system, and space to dance. There's also a large dining and bar service area and outdoor kitchen. If you’ve had just a little too much fun outside, the large entertainment barn is perfect for hanging out and relaxing after a long day on the water. This entertainment pavilion now insulated with HVAC, bar kitchen with sink and refrigerator and half bathroom. Outdoor kitchen with two gas barbecue grills.
Whether you want to swim or tube in the crystal clear water of the Comal River, enjoy the excitement of Schlitterbahn, shop downtown, grab a bite to eat at the many downtown restaurants / music venues, catch a game at a bar, take a quick drive to historic Gruene or just RELAX this is the home for you!
Special Events Allowed - Perfect for family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding parties / receptions, corporate retreats, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, Christmas parties, and company picnics or gatherings. Special events must be approved in advance - Contact us for information and pricing.
Bring your events to life at The CarriageHaus Retreat and Pavilion at the Comal! Our historic property is designed to host a variety of events from corporate retreats to family reunions. Included in your rental are numerous spaces for socializing and entertaining outdoors, with outdoor kitchen and 1800 square foot private entertainment barn with bar service area, indoor seated dining and dance floor. Convenient access to the Comal River within easy walking distance. Want your event catered? We can recommend private chefs, local restaurants, and mobile bartenders who will design a custom meal and drink menu for your event.
CarriageHaus Retreat:
The living room, kitchen, dining, and laundry room are all on the main floor. There are three bedrooms and four bathrooms on the main floor and four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. The home boasts a total of five flat screen smart TV's in the living room and in bedrooms 1,2,3, and 4 - Internet enabled so you can log in to your Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon prime accounts - WiFi mesh net with high speed internet connection, water softener and reverse osmosis drinking water. All king and queen beds feature a luxury Posh+Lavish Oeko-Tex Certified mattress while the daybeds, trundles, and Twin XL beds feature Oeko-Tex certified cooling memory foam mattresses. You'll enjoy crisp hotel linens and towels, and complete hotel bath amenities.
Main floor:
Living Room: At the rear entrance to the home, in the the living room you'll find plenty of comfortable seating and a 75" UHD Smart TV. Living Room features a Coddle Me Luxury Queen Convertible Sofa and and enjoys access to the Laundry room and full bathroom with Tub/Shower. The Coddle me Queen convertible sofa bed is not your ordinary sofa bed. It converts to an 80”L x 60”W sleep surface and feature sinuous springs and pocket coil mattress technology.
The Kitchen has been completely remodeled with floor to ceiling cabinetry, a farm house sink, and new stainless steel appliances. The kitchen has all GE appliances - 5 burner gas cooktop with electric oven with vent to the outside, side by side refrigerator / freezer with ice and water in the door, and under counter microwave. There is also a Perlick undercounter ice machine, reverse osmosis water dispenser at the sink and Keurig coffee maker. There is a second side by side refrigerator / freezer in the Pavilion.
The Dining Room holds a 9 foot table that can extend to 12 feet in length to accommodate up to 14 people for a meal together under beautiful beaded chandeliers.
Bedroom 1: King Bed; En-suite full bathroom with walk in shower
Bedroom 2: Two Queen Beds, Twin Daybed with roll-out trundle; En-suite full bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 3: Two Queen Beds, En-suite full bathroom with walk-in shower
Second floor
Bedroom 4: King bed; En-suite full bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 5: King Bed and 2 Twin XL beds
Bedroom 6: 4 Twin XL beds
Bedroom 7: Daybed with pull out trundle and 2 Twin XL beds
Bedrooms 5, 6, and 7 share access to a full bathroom with walk-in shower
1800 square foot Game and Entertainment Pavilion with bar kitchen and half bathroom
Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire home except for locked closets used for supplies.
The Neighborhood:
The home is right in the middle of the action! Directly adjacent to Schlitterbahn and only a 5 minute walk to the City Tube Shoot for a float down the Comal. Exit at the last public exit & enjoy an 8 minute walk back to the home. Relax - Recharge - Repeat!
Short walk to shopping, dining, and live music venues in Downtown New Braunfels. 5 minute drive to Gruene.
Getting Around:
All things New Braunfels and Gruene are less than 1.5 miles in either direction
* 9 minute walk to Main entrance to Schlitterbahn
* River Outfitters are a stone's throw from the home
* 5 minute walk to Comal River Tube shoot
* 8 minute walk back to home from Last Comal River tuber's exit
* 1 mile walk to Wurstfest
* San Marcos with its outlets are 10 minutes away
* San Antonio/Austin are a short 30 minute drive.
Other Things to Note:
o For guests who book on Airbnb - Max occupancy for this property is more than 16 guests. If you will have more than 16 guests please message us as we will need to adjust the number for your booking. There is an additional guest fee of $25 per night per guest over the base occupancy of 14 (2 per bedroom).
o The booking guest must be at least 25 years old.
o Parties / events allowed - must be approved prior to booking and will incur an additional fee. Please message us.
o Refunds for guests who booked through HomeAway / VRBO or our direct website will be processed minus any credit card fees as they are not refunded to the host
Interaction with Guests:
This property is managed by RiverCity Hosting. We are only a text or phone call away to help make your stay superb.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 6.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,996 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
1. A $120 Damage Waiver fee is applied to this listing. This will be reflected in the charges as a Management Fee. Reservations require a $500 secu...
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number STR23-0277
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts cash.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Eastside within a short 4-minute walk of Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and also 13 minutes on foot from Comal River. You'll also find Guadalupe River and Gruene Hall within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.
Does Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), which is 27.3 mi away (31 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28?
No, there aren't any house at Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 that offer a balcony.
Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 144 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rose A.
Apr 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
There were just adults present. Environment was very comfortable
Rose A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sharon R., Mission
Dec 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our hostess were beyond outstanding.The home was immaculate and had finer touches. So much nicer than most. This is our 18th holiday gathering and the best one yet!Spacious, well designed and appointed.
Sharon R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lorenzo F.
Dec 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The managers of this property were communicative and very helpful. They even helped coordinate the pickup of a lost air pod after we checked out. Great and friendly service!
Lorenzo F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
COURTNEY H.
Nov 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time here for Thanksgiving. The kids played non stop outside and in the barn. Very accommodating and comfortable, VERY CLEAN. There was plenty of space and privacy, there are 4 masters with en suite bathrooms which was a huge plus.
COURTNEY H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
swetha s.
Sep 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at this property with 7 families, and it was absolutely perfect for our group. The house was spacious, comfortable, and incredibly well-equipped – ideal for relaxing and spending quality time together.The pavilion area was a major highlight! With a pool table, table tennis, foosball, and a built-in bar, it created such a fun, party-friendly atmosphere. Everyone—from kids to adults—had a great time hanging out there.The location was also super convenient. Everything was close by, whether it was the water park or the river, so we didn’t have to worry about long drives or overplanning.On top of all that, the host was fantastic—very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. It really helped make the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.Overall, this home made our group trip stress-free and full of great memories. Highly recommend for large groups or family getaways!
swetha s.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Betsy W.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Spacious, clean, and close to Schlitterbaun. My kids and grandkids loved it!
Betsy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl E.
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was the best home that we have stayed over the summer holidays. Not only was it within walking distance to the water park, it was a superb facility for a large family reunion. The game pavilion was an added bonus. It provided an excellent venue for games, dance party, and family eating. The decor of the restored home was exquisite. So much so, that ideas were remembered for use in our own homes. The amenities were excellent. Chip and salsa awaited us when we arrived in addition to a fine vintage wine. All aspects of the stay were very impressive.
Cheryl E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie D.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Super cute house with plenty of space th hang and talk and play. Location is perfect for walking to attractions and restaurants. A bit busy but it calms down at night and there is an exit out into an alley so you do t have to exit onto main road. The additional game building g worked perfect for us. Those who want to stay up were out there and others could go to sleep in main house. Would recommend to family’s and large groups. Great property
Julie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judy A.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for schlitterbahn
we have been going to Schlitterbahn for 35 years and this is the perfect place to stay for the park and for floating the Comal river! Plenty of beds for families or a big group of friends and the Pavillion is great entertainment with ping pong, a pool table, shuffle board, and foosball table:) Perfect house and we hope to be back next year!!
Judy A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caarole D.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Time
20 Family members all under one roof and we had the best time.All the kids were ready for next summer to do it all over again!!
Caarole D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aubrey J.
Mar 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We used all 7 of the bedrooms with family and friends for our son's wedding weekend - we even used the Pavilion for the Rehearsal Dinner. The house was large and spacious There was plenty of room for everyone to have space and not be crowded. Everything was clean and tidy when we arrived and the door code given to us was easy to remember (genius!). We had a great time and will keep this place in mind for future large group needs. Thanks for helping us have a memorable wedding weekend!
Aubrey J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Missy S.
Dec 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
This property was perfect for our family Christmas trip! The accommodations allowed our family of 10 to be together under one roof. The party barn out back was a blast. Our teens and preteens loved it. They had plenty of entertainment. The house was well organized with everything we needed. Check in and out was easy.We will book this property again.
Missy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura V.
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bubbles & Brews!
Hosted my niece’s bachelorette party here and it was an AMAZING space for an event. Everyone enjoyed the outdoor pavilion with endless games, the house was beautiful, the kitchen had everything you could possible need, it was within walking distance to Wurstfest. Can’t recommend this place enough! Stop searching and book here - promise it’s worth every penny!
Laura V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy B.
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Group
First, the house curb appeal is gorgeous.
Second, the three bedrooms downstairs (could sleep 10) was great for those over (70). The kids (cousins) enjoyed the rooms with twin beds upstairs. Our group was 14.
Third, Kitchen was very workable with everything we needed.
Fourth, enough room for adults to gather in living area to enjoy Saturday’s college football games on the large TV.
Fifth, the game barn!! The game barn was such a great place for the group to enjoy playing the games together.
Sixth, parking was a small challenge if several vehicles, but worked for us 6 vehicles.
Seventh, Bathrooms were perfect for all 14 of us to get ready to attended a family wedding less than 2 miles away, location was perfect.
Eight, schlitterbaun next door was closed for the season but such a great location to enjoy from this home.
Ninth, the home is beautiful you’d never know it’s 100 years old, upgrades are perfect, with decor touches from the history of the home. Something to be treasured and honored.
Great place and location.
Nancy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
JohnnyChive
Oct 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!!
Great venue and location for my retirement party.
JohnnyChive
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt S.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great house for large amount of people
Matt S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cole C.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and cool setup
I would stay here again!!
Cole C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Our VB Team stayed and had an amazing experience !!!
Everything we wanted and more. We will definitely be back next year !!!
Stephanie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
This home fit our group perfectly and the barn was awesome!
Mike M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenda C.
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
Our family of 16 stayed at this house… we had family ages 2 to 72 & EVERYONE loved it! First house we stayed in as a family that no one complained! The kids had a blast in the game room and the parents were able to spread out in all the rooms without feeling cramped! Great place and hope to book again!
Brenda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shauna G.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
This house is a gem! The house is beautiful and lots of room. It’s a great location and would definitely stay in again with our family and friends. Also, had a couple of questions before our stay and they were able to help me with those. Very nice and responsive. Last, is the game barn/room is amazing and so much fun. Thank you!
Thank you!
Shauna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Moriah R.
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect retreat for a large group
I was blown away by this place! It was so clean and had all the amenities we needed while we were there. My son got married at the County Courthouse and so we rented this home for our small group to be able to stay together. The party barn in the back was the perfect place for us to celebrate! Everyone had their own space and bathroom. There are so many games and tables there for everyone to play. It is so close, walking distance to so many attractions. If you are planning a group get together in New Braunfels, this is the place to go. We plan on getting back here as soon as we can! We won’t stay anywhere else. Highly recommend!
Moriah R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca G.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Don't make plans to leave the house
You might think you are going to go and do all sorts of activites all around the area, but you will feel so comfortable and have so much fun in the bar you will not want to leave. The kitchen is well stocked, plenty of bathrooms and hot water for your group, and the house has a super cool layout. 100 out of 10 stars.
Rebecca G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
Apr 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Guys trip
Group of guys rented this house for a guys golf trip. The house was perfect. The beds were great, bathrooms were good, and the kitchen had everything needed for preparing dinner. The party barn was absolutely wonderful, all the games to be played inside with built in sound. Plenty of space outdoors to hold a corn hole tourney. We will be back!
Stephen P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zeferino R.
Apr 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
This was an amazing home with a perfect location
We had a wonderful time at the home and the pavilion/ game room was a great option. We had a pre wedding meeting/ rehearsal inside the pavilion and everyone had a great time with the accommodations. I definitely would recommend this location to my family and friends.