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This property boasts an impressive seven bedrooms, providing plenty of space for large groups or families. The luxurious master bedroom features a comfortable Tempur-Pedic king-sized bed and an en-suite bathroom complete with a double vanity sink, a shower, and a soaking tub for the ultimate relaxation experience. Guests can indulge in a spa-like experience in the comfort of their own room.
The second and third bedrooms both have comfortable queen-sized beds with high-quality 300-thread count sheets, ensuring a good night's sleep. The fourth and fifth bedrooms offer two queen beds in each room, providing ample space for families or groups of friends to share a room comfortably. The sixth bedroom is perfect for children or single adults with two full day beds, while the seventh bedroom features a twin over twin built-in bunk bed, ideal for children or teenagers.
The fully-equipped kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove, perfect for cooking large meals for the whole family or group. The kitchen also features a beautiful farmhouse sink, adding a touch of rustic charm to the space.
The vaulted ceilings and wood floors throughout the property add a touch of elegance and create a warm and inviting ambiance. The living room is spacious and open, perfect for entertaining guests, and features eight flat-screen TVs for guests' entertainment and convenience.
Outside, guests can relax in the beautiful outdoor space, complete with ample seating under the shade of cypress trees. Steps away from the serene Guadalupe River, guests can enjoy the tranquil water and beautiful scenery. The property also features a fire pit, perfect for gathering around and roasting marshmallows, and a gas grill for outdoor cooking. The covered patio provides a large flat screen TV to catch a game and additional seating and protection from the elements, making it a comfortable and enjoyable outdoor space year-round.
In summary, this property is a spacious and luxurious retreat that provides guests with everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. From the comfortable beds and luxurious en-suite bathroom to the fully equipped kitchen and beautiful outdoor space, this property is the perfect getaway for families, groups of friends, or anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The second and third bedrooms both have comfortable queen-sized beds with high-quality 300-thread count sheets, ensuring a good night's sleep. The fourth and fifth bedrooms offer two queen beds in each room, providing ample space for families or groups of friends to share a room comfortably. The sixth bedroom is perfect for children or single adults with two full day beds, while the seventh bedroom features a twin over twin built-in bunk bed, ideal for children or teenagers.
The fully-equipped kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove, perfect for cooking large meals for the whole family or group. The kitchen also features a beautiful farmhouse sink, adding a touch of rustic charm to the space.
The vaulted ceilings and wood floors throughout the property add a touch of elegance and create a warm and inviting ambiance. The living room is spacious and open, perfect for entertaining guests, and features eight flat-screen TVs for guests' entertainment and convenience.
Outside, guests can relax in the beautiful outdoor space, complete with ample seating under the shade of cypress trees. Steps away from the serene Guadalupe River, guests can enjoy the tranquil water and beautiful scenery. The property also features a fire pit, perfect for gathering around and roasting marshmallows, and a gas grill for outdoor cooking. The covered patio provides a large flat screen TV to catch a game and additional seating and protection from the elements, making it a comfortable and enjoyable outdoor space year-round.
In summary, this property is a spacious and luxurious retreat that provides guests with everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. From the comfortable beds and luxurious en-suite bathroom to the fully equipped kitchen and beautiful outdoor space, this property is the perfect getaway for families, groups of friends, or anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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April 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| $495 12 | $512 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | $767 18 |
| $662 19 | $610 20 | $603 21 | $642 22 | $760 23 | $917 24 | $976 25 |
| $680 26 | $718 27 | $708 28 | $653 29 | $623 30 |
May 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $1,106 1 | $1,133 2 | |||||
| $752 3 | $641 4 | $634 5 | $616 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| $641 10 | $829 11 | $846 12 | $780 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| $799 17 | $931 18 | $1,001 19 | $860 20 | $1,018 21 | 22 | 23 |
| $1,219 24 | $1,332 25 | $1,066 26 | $965 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
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June 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | $1,832 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | $1,535 9 | $1,565 10 | $1,873 11 | $1,900 12 | 13 |
| 14 | $1,574 15 | $1,528 16 | $1,533 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| $1,931 21 | $2,055 22 | $1,950 23 | $1,980 24 | $2,291 25 | $2,569 26 | $2,559 27 |
| $1,977 28 | $1,841 29 | $1,617 30 |
July 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $1,528 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| $1,822 5 | $1,892 6 | $1,792 7 | $1,759 8 | $1,968 9 | $2,348 10 | $2,207 11 |
| 12 | 13 | $1,766 14 | $2,047 15 | $2,105 16 | $2,648 17 | $2,660 18 |
| $1,903 19 | $1,999 20 | $2,011 21 | $1,773 22 | $1,876 23 | 24 | 25 |
| $1,852 26 | $1,743 27 | $1,802 28 | $1,740 29 | $1,943 30 | $2,384 31 |
August 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $2,262 1 | ||||||
| $1,684 2 | $1,503 3 | $1,538 4 | $1,489 5 | $1,700 6 | $2,141 7 | $1,954 8 |
| $1,427 9 | $1,364 10 | $1,290 11 | $1,171 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| $1,196 16 | $1,116 17 | $1,122 18 | $1,084 19 | $1,288 20 | $1,881 21 | $1,646 22 |
| $1,045 23 | $898 24 | $815 25 | $769 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| $901 30 | $701 31 |
September 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $721 1 | $752 2 | $1,036 3 | $2,501 4 | $2,475 5 | ||
| $1,822 6 | $1,354 7 | $662 8 | $644 9 | $885 10 | $1,370 11 | $1,361 12 |
| $797 13 | $677 14 | $688 15 | $746 16 | $1,006 17 | $1,502 18 | $1,414 19 |
| $884 20 | $817 21 | $1,355 22 | $1,444 23 | $1,589 24 | $2,034 25 | $1,924 26 |
| $1,517 27 | $871 28 | $866 29 | $973 30 |
October 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $1,089 1 | $1,535 2 | $1,412 3 | ||||
| $1,049 4 | $918 5 | $919 6 | $1,026 7 | $1,142 8 | $1,771 9 | $1,675 10 |
| $1,334 11 | $1,070 12 | $916 13 | $984 14 | $1,135 15 | $1,533 16 | $1,452 17 |
| $1,337 18 | $911 19 | $932 20 | $946 21 | $1,107 22 | $1,488 23 | $1,416 24 |
| $1,024 25 | $851 26 | $892 27 | $922 28 | $1,109 29 | $1,514 30 | $1,394 31 |
November 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $1,118 1 | $947 2 | $985 3 | $1,050 4 | $1,460 5 | $1,850 6 | $1,722 7 |
| $1,362 8 | $1,151 9 | $1,203 10 | $1,243 11 | $1,373 12 | $1,456 13 | $1,441 14 |
| $1,248 15 | $770 16 | $876 17 | $1,061 18 | $1,301 19 | $1,382 20 | $1,314 21 |
| $1,122 22 | $1,792 23 | $1,866 24 | $1,974 25 | $2,197 26 | $2,210 27 | $2,110 28 |
| $1,284 29 | $860 30 |
December 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $915 1 | $945 2 | $1,060 3 | $1,185 4 | $1,119 5 | ||
| $924 6 | $816 7 | $856 8 | $861 9 | $952 10 | $1,104 11 | $1,133 12 |
| $908 13 | $789 14 | $813 15 | $846 16 | $919 17 | $1,173 18 | $1,207 19 |
| $1,239 20 | $1,272 21 | $1,299 22 | $1,326 23 | $1,442 24 | $1,452 25 | $1,464 26 |
| $1,629 27 | $1,628 28 | $1,612 29 | $1,583 30 | $1,556 31 |
January 2027
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $1,509 1 | $1,278 2 | |||||
| $1,176 3 | $899 4 | $882 5 | $882 6 | $830 7 | $931 8 | $979 9 |
| $917 10 | $842 11 | $872 12 | $856 13 | $838 14 | $1,021 15 | $1,012 16 |
| $945 17 | $861 18 | $752 19 | $737 20 | $750 21 | $1,033 22 | $995 23 |
| $739 24 | $676 25 | $756 26 | $781 27 | $819 28 | $889 29 | $932 30 |
| $848 31 |
February 2027
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $811 1 | $884 2 | $897 3 | $905 4 | $948 5 | $958 6 | |
| $841 7 | $798 8 | $893 9 | $910 10 | $933 11 | $1,209 12 | $1,236 13 |
| $1,121 14 | $1,094 15 | $982 16 | $998 17 | $1,029 18 | $1,131 19 | $1,140 20 |
| $1,014 21 | $977 22 | $1,061 23 | $1,067 24 | $1,091 25 | $1,203 26 | $1,198 27 |
| $1,054 28 |
March 2027
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| $1,013 1 | $1,084 2 | $1,115 3 | $1,207 4 | $1,948 5 | $2,031 6 | |
| $1,792 7 | $1,719 8 | $1,780 9 | $1,827 10 | $1,884 11 | $2,057 12 | $2,174 13 |
| $1,675 14 | $1,582 15 | $1,639 16 | $1,708 17 | $1,796 18 | $2,023 19 | $2,092 20 |
| $1,747 21 | $1,630 22 | $1,624 23 | $1,645 24 | $1,723 25 | $2,045 26 | $2,001 27 |
| $1,670 28 | $1,550 29 | $1,520 30 | $1,557 31 |
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Bedding
| Room | Beds | Baths | TVs | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | BUNK BED | |||
| Bedroom 2 | QUEEN BED | |||
| Bedroom 3 | QUEEN BED | |||
| Bedroom 4 | QUEEN BED | |||
| Bedroom 5 | SINGLE BED | |||
| Bedroom 6 | QUEEN BED | |||
| Bedroom 7 | KING BED |
Amenities 61
- Air conditioning
- Baking sheet
- Barbeque utensils
- Bathtub
- BBQ grill
- Bed linens
- Blender
- Board games
- Body soap
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Conditioner
- Cookware
- Dining table
- Dishes and silverware
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire Pit
- First aid kit
- Free parking on street
- Freezer
- Garden or backyard
- Hair dryer
- Hammock
- Hangers
- Heating
- High chair
- Hot water
- Iron
- Kettle
- Kitchen
- Lake access
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Luggage dropoff allowed
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
- Outdoor seating (furniture)
- Oven
- Patio or balcony
- Ping pong table
- Private entrance
- Refrigerator
- Room-darkening shades
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
- Smoke detector
- Sound system
- Stove
- Suitable for children (2-12 years)
- Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
- Toaster
- TV
- Washer
- Waterfront
- Wireless Internet
- Long Term Stays Allowed
Reviews
5
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5
Our 10 year old granddaughter asked if we could come back for Thanksgiving. Being from Maryland that’s not going to happen but we did love it.Anonymous - Posted: 3/18/2026
Thank you, Sharon, for your lovely feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and that your granddaughter wants to return. We appreciate your suggestion about labeling the pods and will definitely consider it. We look forward to welcoming you back!Stay Texas staffPosted: 3/25/2026
5
We had an amazing time during our stay in New Braunfels for our son’s wedding. It was the perfect space for our large family coming in from all over. Upon checking in we met the grounds host and they were super friendly and welcoming. We did have a little issue with the air conditioning system but they were prompt and very accommodating to make it right. The only complaint I would have is that there was not nearly enough linens for the amount of guests the house could potentially hold. There were 10 of us with 2 children and we ran out of towels and wash rags. But all in all the house and stay was amazing!Anonymous - Posted: 3/8/2026
Thank you Nacole so much for your thoughtful review, and we’re honored you chose our home for such a special occasion! We're so glad to hear the space worked well for your family and that you felt welcomed by our team. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the AC issue and are happy we were able to assist quickly. Thank you as well for your feedback about the linens we’re sorry there weren’t enough for your group, and we’ll be reviewing this with our team to make sure future guests are better accommodated. It means a lot to hear you had an amazing stay overall, and we’d love to welcome you and your family back anytime!Stay Texas staffPosted: 3/18/2026
5
Thank you for your hospitality! It was a great home to spend with extended family. Great location with much around to do.Anonymous - Posted: 12/30/2025
5
The house was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of room and able to host with beautiful views and landscapeAnonymous - Posted: 12/7/2025
5
Our extended family of 12 celebrated Thanksgiving at Life is Gruene on the River and had a wonderful time! The home is absolutely fabulous with a well-appointed kitchen, super functional for our large group. The property was gorgeous! We loved walking along the river and it provided a beautiful backdrop for family pictures. Our hosts, who were quick to respond, allowed us to order wood for the fire pit and even recommended a company that delivered allowing us to spend most of our time outside reminiscing around the glow of a warm fire, or playing ping pong and watching football on the outdoor patio. The only drawbacks were the amount of stairs for those with bad knees, and the downstairs twin bedroom and one single queen room are only accessible by the outdoor staircase, although both rooms are self-contained with full bathrooms and the stairs are very well lit. This was not an issue for us as our “kids” are now college age and young adults. We absolutely would stay here again!Anonymous - Posted: 12/2/2025
5
This house was the perfect spot for our family gathering with multiple generations. We really loved how all the rooms were separated so everyone felt like they had their own space. kids loved their time on the river.Anonymous - Posted: 10/27/2025
5
Great location and very clean and cozy.Anonymous - Posted: 9/8/2025
5
Place was great. The host was very responsive and helpful.Anonymous - Posted: 8/26/2025
Thank you, John! We’re glad you had a great experience and found communication helpful. You are always welcome to stay with us! – Andrea at Cozi Vacation RentalsStay Texas staffPosted: 9/1/2025
5
This house met all of our needs and then some. There is so much room and places for people to sleep. The outdoor space is everything you could hope for, not to mention the location on the river is truly magical. Great place! Can’t wait to come back!Anonymous - Posted: 7/20/2025
Thank you, Austin! We’re thrilled the home checked all the boxes. Can’t wait to have you back with us! – Andrea at Cozi Vacation RentalsStay Texas staffPosted: 8/5/2025
5
I had such a great time for my 30th birthday! Had a big group and every single person was blown away by the views and the house itself! We even tubed several times for free and ended at the house! Considering even renting it again for next year!Anonymous - Posted: 7/13/2025
Hi Megan, happy 30th! 🎉 We’re so glad your group had an amazing time, and that the views, house, and river access helped make it unforgettable. We’d love to have you back next year! – Andrea at Cozi Vacation RentalsStay Texas staffPosted: 7/31/2025
5
I had the pleasure of staying here for my bachelorette party with 14 of my girlfriends, and it was absolutely incredible! The house is beautiful, thoughtfully decorated, and perfectly located for a fun day and night out in Gruene. We enjoyed every part of the property, including the fire pit, which was perfect for roasting s'mores (just a heads-up: you'll need to bring your own firewood). While we didn’t initially realize that two of the rooms were downstairs, it actually worked out great for the guests who wanted a bit more privacy and a quiet retreat when turning in early. The suites were very nice. There are quite a few house rules and additional charges that we hadn’t encountered before with Airbnb, but after seeing how impeccably maintained and well-equipped the home is, they made sense. I would absolutely stay here again, it was well worth the price and more! Thank you for allowing us to stay at your beautiful property. We hope to come back again soon!Anonymous - Posted: 6/12/2025
Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear the home was a great fit for your bachelorette celebration and that you enjoyed everything from the fire pit to the layout. We truly appreciate your understanding of the house rules ; they do help us keep the space in top shape for our guests! You’re welcome back anytime, and we’d love to host your next trip! – Andrea at Cozi Vacation RentalsStay Texas staffPosted: 6/13/2025
5
This house could not be more perfect for our group of 20 girls. Fully stocked kitchen, coffee bar and more than enough towels, linens, and bed. This house is only 1 mile from Gruene and right off the river - you can float up to the back porch! It could not have been more perfect!Whitney P. - Posted:
5
Beautiful property! Great location - highly recommend!Barbara S. - Posted:
5
Every last detail was perfect! We brought couples from Montana, New Hampshire, Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas into New Braunfels for an AdvoCare team incentive trip. They were not only treated to the utmost in Texas hospitality, but a picturesque home with all the perfect touches including gorgeous Fall decor, movies, games, and quaint places to sit, relax, and listen to the river. They were blown away and so were we! Amazing customer service by the caretakers and owners as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!jessica w. - Posted:
5
The view off the back porch was priceless.Randy A. - Posted:
5
The Mills Family was back again in 2017 for our annual river trip! And Life is Gruene is the perfect home for our group. It has many bedrooms and a wonderful kitchen. We love to cook and this a perfect gathering area. The river front is without equal in New Braunfels in our opinion. We love to sit on the banks and watch the floaters go by. We appreciate the on site caretakers, the ice maker and the furnishing updates made at the house this year. You won't find better!Ann M. - Posted:
5
We all enjoyed ourselves. It's a beautiful property, close to Gruene, quiet and peaceful. Hope to be back again!Jim C. - Posted:
5
This rental is perfect for families. There's plenty of sleeping space and it is immaculate. It is decorated beautifully and has a fully equipped kitchen. It's kid-friendly with plenty to do right there at the house -- tubing, ping pong, foosball, basketball, flat screen tv's inside and out, fire pit, etc. It's also very private and only a mile from Gruene. There were 11 of us for a ladies get-away and everyone loved this place. We plan on making it an annual event!Jo Beth B. - Posted:
5
My extended family from Texas, Washington DC and Virginia all stayed at this amazing house for the weekend. The kids enjoyed fishing in the river, playing basketball and ping-pong and the adults loved sitting by the fire listening to the river flow by. The house is every bit as beautiful as its photos, has beautiful furnishings and has great warmth! We will be back!!Lisa C. - Posted:
5
Wonderful property, beautiful clean home, fully stocked kitchen, indoor games and movies available, so many outdoor activities available such as basketball, ping pong, foosball, fire pit etc all on the beautiful Guadalupe river. Spacious and comfortable accommodations for our large group of family and friends. Also, convenient to everything in New Braunfels and Gruene. Thanks to the homeowners for their hospitality.Mistey H. - Posted:
5
We stayed for the first time and had a full house including kids. It went so well and I owe a lot of that to the house! It was so nice, clean, cute, and accommodating! Location was perfect. Our kids were all under the age of 4 and the shallow river bed was perfect for them and us! While the kids napped, we could relax in our river chairs and watch floaters go by. Easy access to Gruene was a plus too! Highly recommend and would love to go back.Marian S. - Posted:
5
Everything was fabulous! The home was beautifully decorated and the outdoor space was the perfect setting for our extended family to gather to share old memories and make new ones. We didn't want to leave! Thanks for sharing your lovely home!Lora Z. - Posted:
5
Life is Gruene is a great and convenient location for anything you want to do around New Braunfels. However, you don't need to leave the property in order to have a perfect day on the river. The house is comfortable, beautifully decorated, and has all the amenities and entertainment anyone could need. I look forward to renting this house again.Reagan H. - Posted:
5
This house was so perfect. It's beautiful, the location is amazing, and everything has been thought of. It was a wonderful place to spend the weekend!Jenny J. - Posted:
5
I’m late leaving this review, but we had such a great time, I had to come back and say thank you! I’ve stayed in a lot of homes, but this is one of the most beautiful, well appointed homes I’ve ever had the pleasure of renting. It’s every bit as beautiful as it looks in the pics. There are lots of activities for kids, and adults won’t want to leave the river. It’s peaceful and just lovely. We’ll be back!Tiffany B. - Posted:
5
What an awesome house and location for our trip to Gruene! I'm almost hesitant to heap its due praise on here for fear it will be harder and/or more expensive to book in the future. The house can probably accommodate close to 18 but we found it to be ideal for our party of 14 as no one was forced to double up in beds other than couples who wanted to. Everything in the house was great, and they even went above and beyond what most rentals provide with items like coffee, some toiletries, detergents, etc. The backyard river access is by far the highlight of the property as it's a beautiful and relaxing place to gather in the afternoon before dinners. We didn't spend a lot of time at the property but it would be ideal for a large group that prefers to cook a lot of their meals and just hang around the house during the day. All in all it was one of the best and easiest rental experiences I've ever had and I would highly recommend this house and Property Management group to anyone!Elliot G. - Posted:
5
This house served as home base for my family reunion. It was the perfect size and very accommodating for everyone who attended. The access to the river was such fun for the kids who rode up and down the small rapids that you can access from the shore. The kitchen is fully equipped. The beds were comfortable. The deck space allows for a lot of different seating options. The ping pong table was a huge it. I cannot say enough good things about this house. It is everything I hoped it would be and so much more. I highly recommend it.Amy S. - Posted:
5
Incredible luxury!!Joy H. - Posted:
5
We brought together two generations of family for a holiday weekend retreat and this was the perfect place for our families to spend time together. There was something for every age, ping pong and basketball were big hits, watching and listening to the river, and sitting around the fire at night. The house is very well decorated and full of all amenities you need in a home away from home.Julie L. - Posted:
5
Couple of issues but they were taken care of by the Manager and Home Owners.. Will definitely book again when in the area.Jerry L. - Posted:
5
This place was beautiful! Perfect for our family of 20. Everything was comfortable - beds, pillows, furniture. The hosts even put up Thanksgiving decorations all over the house for us. The fire pit was also wonderful. We would stay here again and again and again!Emily K. - Posted:
5
This house was perfect for our team meeting and was exactly as described in the listing. Plenty of room and ALL the amenities you would ever want for any kind of a get away.Alex S. - Posted:
5
Perfect. Absolutely perfect.Kami B. - Posted:
5
My 2 brothers & I got together for one night before my youngest brother’s wedding that weekend. We had an amazing time at the property, wish we had more time together & will be back in the future!braedon b. - Posted:
5
We had a great time at this property. It was super clean and a great location!Michael P. - Posted:
5
This property is perfect...clean, beautiful, spacious, great location! Everything you need for a comfortable stay! We will definitely be back!!!Willie V. - Posted:
5
Our family had a wonderful time staying at "Life in Gruene". The listing, pictures, and description were just as they described. The house fit all of our needs, and the kids had a wonderful time making smores, playing ping pong, and playing in the river. There is so much to see and do around this house that none of our family was bored. Thank you again for a wonderful stay! Would highly recommend this house for a family.Rebecca J. - Posted:
5
As always simply a great weekend!!!!!Robert R. - Posted:
5
Great house! Location is greatKristy N. - Posted:
5
We had 12 girls (okay, 30+ year old ladies) in Gruene for my sister's bachelorette weekend. We stayed at Life is Gruene Friday through Sunday morning. The house was perfect. First of all, the price was reasonable, so everyone was able to come without anyone opting out for budget reasons. Second of all, the reasonable price did not mean we had to sacrifice in quality of the house. The beds, linens, decor, even kitchen appliances and supplies were definitely of high quality. There were sufficient beds for everyone (note: the bunkbeds are pretty open to the common area, so put your late to bed/early risers there). And there was plenty of great common space for us to hang out over a mimosa brunch in the kitchen, a honeymoon shower in the living room, followed by a late-night gossip sesh and dance party down by the river around the fire pit. The location was great, as we were able to take ubers to the Gristmill and Gruene Hall for a night out. Word to the wise though, Ubers don't run very often the later into the night you go, so some of us actually walked back which was okay, but I wouldn't recommend. On Saturday, we did a tube float down the river with the Rockin R, which is so close they actually came right to the house to pick us up and drop us off in their bus. We realized later that we had actually floated right behind the house! The only thing I'll say was less than perfect was the "couch room" as we called it- it's downstairs separate from the house on it's own a/c. The listing counts these couches as extra beds, but luckily we weren't planning to utilize it since we had plenty of beds otherwise. However, the room did have a musty smell to it, probably from the a/c unit, which the owner said they would look into, so knowing how great they were to deal with I'm sure it's already remedied. I'm just glad we didn't need that space for our weekend. Even though we didn't have any kiddos with us this weekend, I think the house would also work great for a family reunion type event. They had lots of games downstairs: basketball hoop and ball, foosball, etc. All in all, great house, great people to work with, and would definitely rent again!Kristen D. - Posted:
5
I hosted a spiritual women's retreat at Life is Gruene & it was fabulous. There were fifteen of us & there was plenty of room in the house, around the fire pit, & on the beach area down by the river. We even did yoga as a group on the patio are above the riverbank... The house is beautifully decorated & has everything you need. The coffee bar is a great luxury & a great way to start a new day in that peaceful place. The beds are comfortable, the linens are nice, the grounds are clean & beautifully landscaped. This is just the perfect spot for any group gathering. I highly recommend & I will be back!! Thanks Kaprice for orchestrating a perfect weekend for us. 😊Anonymous . - Posted:
5
I stayed at this house for a Bachelorette and to echo Kirsten D's comments everything was wonderful. The house was clean, the appliances were nice and the space is unique in a really fun setting. The real reason I also felt compelled to follow up, though, is because upon returning home from my trip, I realized that I left a hat at the house. I reached out through the site and Kaprice returned my query immediately. My hat was located and sent to me immediately in perfect condition. When I realized I left it behind I assumed it was gone forever, but my interaction with this house/owners/manager proved the value of airbnb and working with the right people. Cannot say enough good things.Christina H. - Posted:
5
Wonderful home with plenty of room. Right on the river with easy access to the river.Robert R. - Posted:
5
Loved the location on the river and how close it is to Gruene. The house is beautiful.Julie H. - Posted:
5
Beautiful, clean, well equippedAshley T. - Posted:
5
I just got back from a girl's trip to Gruene Texas. Seven of us stayed in the Life is Gruene home. The owner did a beautiful job decorating the home. We cooked three meals in the very well equipped kitchen. Both nights we built a fire outside and enjoyed the sounds of the rushing river. The Internet can not fully capture the beauty of the river. It was gorgeous!!! We had fun during the day playing cards on the tables outside. We made memories we will cherish for a lifetime.betsy w. - Posted:
5
We chose this home for our family to stay at for our daughter's wedding at Gruene Estates. It exceeded all of our expectations. We only wished we could have booked the week and rested after the beautiful wedding. The river was beautiful! Just oerfect!Julie S. - Posted:
5
The house is right on the Guadalupe river. Is fully furnished with plenty of room for multiple families. We spent the days floating the river and hanging out on the river right behind the house. Hope we have the opportunity to go back next year. Really loved the house!!!! Definitely would recommend to a friend, 5 stars!!Brad S. - Posted:
5
Beautiful home inside and out. Close to the river and to downtown Gruene. Would absolutely stay here againBrittany T. - Posted:
5
Would stay here anytime. Highly reccomend!!! .Gwen G. - Posted:
5
Great place to share with a large or multiple families. Well equipped, beautifully decorated and great layout for a relaxing get away. Seeing the deer feeding at night was a nice bonus. The owner was always super helpful and accessible leading up to the trip, which was great while planning. We definitely plan to go back! We really enjoyed how close the home is situated to all the main New Braunfels attractions, while still feeling very private and nestled amongst the trees.Jocy R. - Posted:
5
The Life is Gruene house was absolutely perfect! The decorations, outside furniture, and of course it's location on the river, made this house perfect for our adult getaway!!! Our experience was beyond our expections!! The group had so much fun. This house was exactly what we were hoping for!!! We are ready to book again for next year! Thank you for sharing your property and allowing for us to have the vacation we will always remember and cherish!!roxanne r. - Posted:
5
Awesome! However, there was a little mouse who wad quite the host! He came from the laundry room and is quite familiar with the kitchen. He peeked out every now and then to check on us, lol. Just wanted you to know. We really enjoyed our stay!Lavenia J. - Posted:
5
Very comfortable house and felt just like home with the Christmas decorations and every room tastefully decorated. We loved the outdoor space, listening to the water and watching the deer. We will stay here again!Susan M. - Posted:
5
Stayed for a girls weekend and really enjoyed this house. Great backyard with amazing views of river.Tish T. - Posted:
5
Great houseEdward T. - Posted:
5
Had 4 adults and 4 children, two 13 year olds, two 12 year olds and 4 adults. It was perfect for us but could not have done more comfortably. Kitchen is well equipped. Would definitely come back. Location is amazing. On the rockn r route if you want to pit stop.Jacque M. m. - Posted:
5
This property was a fantastic choice for our large family including young children. Plenty of space and the two casitas were perfect for those who wanted more privacy. River access was amazing and back patio was lovely.Sarah S. - Posted:
5
We really enjoyed our time at Life is Gruene, this property is clean, comfortable, equipped and beautifully decorated. Looking forward to a next visit!Cynthia S. - Posted:
5
We had a wonderful time! The house was perfect and in a great location. We will try and book this house again!Alicia M. - Posted:
5
Great house. Wished it had one more bathroom/shower.James L. - Posted:
5
We had the best time with our family! Could not recommend this place enough!!Brenna T. - Posted:
5
Our group had the most relaxing time! Just hearing the river by the fire pit was enough for 5 stars of this property!!!!!! It’s beautiful with a great layout for a group, plenty of space to spread out and relax!Tina D. - Posted:
5
I invited 17 of our closest friends to surprise my husband on his birthday. The house was so amazing and he loved the surprise, especially with all our friends! We visited My Lady Bar and went to Gruene Hall to listen to one of his favorite bands. The house is laid out so well that we never felt squashed. I could not imagine a more spectacular property as well. The fire pit area was so relaxing, and we enjoyed two fires in the evenings. We met the owner and she is amazing as well! We will definitely go back to this property, maybe for my birthday this May! We just loved being there! Thank you so much for such a wonderful vacation and birthday celebration!SHERYN B. - Posted:
5
This is our second time to rent this vacation home and it was another great experience! The process of booking and check-in is very easy. Responses within minutes for any question we had in preparation and during the trip - everyone is very attentive and so accommodating! The house is just perfect for our large crew and we love the river access. It’s a great spot to be able to float, ride the rapids, or sit in the shade. Highly recommend!Jenny S. - Posted:
5
Great family vacation home! Home has a great view and access to the Guadalupe River.MILILA G. - Posted:
5
Awesome property! Right on the river and within walking distance to town. Large open kitchen with lots of amenities. Lots of beds. Only negative was not enough showers for the number of beds. Our family really enjoyed our stay!Kelly M. - Posted:
5
Wonderful get away, beautiful and scenic property, indoors a bit tricky for larger groups to gather with limited seating but the really wonderful part of this property sits outside not inside. A bit silly to charge $20 for bundles of wood for fire pit but hey, if you can get it go for it!Frederick S. - Posted:
5
This house was perfect for a group of 12 guys. Large kitchen with plenty of cookware, plenty of beds, many places to hang out and relax, adequate parking and nice bathrooms. The river frontage is scenic and has easy access. And, of course, you can't beat the location with proximity to Gruene and New Braunfels. We will definitely be back.Chuck P. - Posted:
5
The house is wonderful, with many beds, great kitchen for big meals, plenty of indoor seating, an amazing back porch around a fire pit, ping pong, foosball, and basketball! But none of this compares to the back yard! You walk down stone steps to the bank of the river and are blown away! Its right on a double bend of the river, so the best rapids are right there in front of you! The owner, property manager, and caretakers were all extremely easy to contact and very responsive. The only problem were some yellowjackets that were living on the back porch, but the caretaker came quickly and took care of them. I can't recommend this place enough! Next time I have a group of 15 on a vacation, I'm definitely booking this house again!Joseph M. - Posted:
5
The property is beautiful, clean, and has all the amenities needed to enjoy a fun family getaway. The stairs are a littel tiring but the porch area underneath is alot of fun. Fantastic location!Grace J. - Posted:
5
Everything was amazing. There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep and hang out. The only thing I can say it needs is bigger pots and pans for cooking for large groups.Jamie B. - Posted:
5
Wonderful home with excellent accommodations near beautiful Guadeloupe!Libby B. - Posted:
5
The house is gorgeous, surrounded by trees with the river is down the stairs, so convenient. You'll find all the amenities you'll need (including an ice machine!) and very clean. Definitely thinking of coming back.Benedicte F. - Posted:
5
We enjoyed the most relaxing few days. The fire pit and the sound of the river makes this house a special location. There were 10 adults where we comfortably had our own beds. Couples and children can fit 20 easily. A memorable location. Highly recommended.Harry B. - Posted:
5
This home is a wonderful place to stay in the heart of Gruene, TX. We had a large corporate group stay here and it worked perfectly for what we needed. The fire pit and outdoor areas are a huge plus! Very nice that we could go to restaurants and shopping right up the road. The living room is a bit smaller than it appears in the photos, but the open floor plan made it ideal for conversations. Five stars!Christen J. - Posted:
5
We held our company annual retreat here and I couldnt have asked for a better venue. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space, so important for everyone to feel comfortable in a business setting. The communal living space was plenty large enough to house our meeting and living needs. The firepit was a great place to connect at night and share stories and memories and we were just minutes away from historic downtown Gruene for a fun night out.James S. - Posted:
5
Thank you. We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect!!!Martha R. - Posted:
5
We had an amazing time at this rental! We had decided to rent a home in Gruene Texas for the Holiday and couldn’t be more pleased. The house was very clean and nicely decorated. We were worried about not having a Christmas Tree to put our gifts under but with much surprise there was a beautiful tree when we arrived. The house was also nicely decorated throughout with Christmas Decor. I feel that they went above and beyond by doing this. The most breath taking was the outdoors! An amazing view of the Guadalupe River. We enjoyed sitting by the fire in the evenings and enjoying the atmosphere and each other’s company. I highly recommend this rental.Sandra S. - Posted:
5
We hope to come back next year!April S. - Posted:
5
Great house just outside of Gruene. Would definitely go back.Les W. - Posted:
5
This house was built by my father in law. My daughters used to love wading in the river by the house when they were little. Loved coming back here with them now that they are all grown up. Great family time. The hosts were amazing and made us feel right at home.John H. - Posted:
5
Spacious property with a beautiful view. Tons of seating and places to entertain. All of the rooms were comfortable with great air flow. The ice machine was a perfect amenity. Highly recommend staying here and plan on returning!Melissa P. - Posted:
5
The owner of this property has made sure that guests have everything they need for a great getaway. The house is so fully equipped that it makes you feel as if you never left home. With easy river access and close proximity to Gruene, this place is hard to beat. The on-site caretaker will also make sure you have the best stay possible.Jason H. - Posted:
5
Loved our time at this river house! Plenty of room for our growing group of grandchildren and their parents!Diane D. - Posted:
5
We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house was very nice and plenty of room for our whole extended family of 17 people. The management was very helpful and quick to respond in preparation for the trip and checking in on us while we were there. The location is PERFECT to have easy access to the river, shaded areas and shallow water for little ones, deeper water for swimming and rapids for fun! We are already planning to book this same property for next summer!Jenny S. - Posted:
5
Great place on the river, plenty of room, very clean and awesome river location . Perfect get away for our group! Thanks so much!Matt F. - Posted:
5
The house was a little smaller than what the pics showed but very nice! We had 15 (2 that were 2 and under) and seemed to have enough room for everyone. Loved the outdoor tv (football of course), and the fire pit was utilized every night (be sure you bring your own wood!).....the TVs were a little hard to figure out, but once we found the regular channels with our football games, all was good. We always leave a tip for the housekeepers, but we learned just before checking out that we were required to strip all beds and towels which we found a little unusual for what we were paying for the house, so we opted not to leave any extra gratuity. All in all, we enjoyed our stay very much....susan o. - Posted:
5
Beautiful property that was perfect for our group to hang out and "socially distance" in the outdoor areas. The adults and teens loved being on the river, sitting by the fire and we even had a shrimp boil and played family games outdoors. Highly recommend this house.Gina B. - Posted:
5
We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this location to anyone interested in a great vantage point of the Guadalupe RiverPatrick F. - Posted:
5
Great place to celebrate my wife’s Birthday.Charles C. - Posted:
5
The house was incredible!! Everything we needed was at the house and it was such a relaxing time for our family to gather, remember and relax. This placing amazing, I loved everything about it!!Douglas C. - Posted:
5
Beautiful property! Clean and spacious!!Brian H. - Posted:
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