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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.
Services et équipements
Internet
Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit
Parking et transports
Places hors rue comprises dans les options de stationnement sur place
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
Cafetière ou bouilloire
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Lave-vaisselle
Mixeur
Plaque de cuisson
Réfrigérateur
Restauration
Table à manger
Chambres
7 chambres
Divan
Draps fournis
Salle de bain
6,5 salles de bain
Baignoire
Douche
Sèche-cheveux
Shampoing
Espaces de vie
Salle de séjour
Table à manger
Divertissements
Jeux
Smart TV avec chaînes par câble ou par satellite
Espaces extérieurs
Barbecue
Jardin
Buanderie
Blanchisserie
Machine à laver
Espaces de travail
Bureau
Confort
Chauffage
Climatisation
Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie non admis
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Services et équipements
Fer et planche à repasser
Dispositifs de sécurité
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone)
Détecteur de fumée (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de fumée)
Trousse de premiers secours
Extincteur
Informations générales
Jardin
Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 278 mètres carrés
Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
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Règlement intérieur
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...
Animaux domestiques
Animaux de compagnie non admis.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont admis
Événements
Événements autorisés
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
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Cet hébergement accepte les espèces
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont autorisés sur place
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : STR23-0277
À propos du quartier
C’est dans le quartier Eastside à New Braunfels que vous trouverez cette maison de vacances. Si l'emblématique Gruene Hall figure parmi les incontournables, ne sous-estimez pas les sympathiques Comal River et Guadalupe River, qui vous invitent à admirer la beauté naturelle des lieux. Envisagez une soirée à l'illustre Whitewater Amphitheatre, ou une journée à l'agréable Parc aquatique Schlitterbahn New Braunfels si vous voyagez avec des enfants. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur New Braunfels
Aéroport international de San Antonio (SAT) - 31 min en voiture
Restaurants
Krause's Cafe
15 min à pied
Naegelin's Bakery
12 min à pied
Downtown Social
16 min à pied
McAdoo's
15 min à pied
Muck And Fuss Craft Beer And Burger Bar
9 min à pied
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 ?
À partir du 2 juin 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 le 4 juin 2026 commencent à 1 460 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28 ?
Le départ a lieu à 11 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Se trouvant dans Eastside, cette maison de vacances à l'atmosphère familiale à New Braunfels est à 5 minutes à pied de sites comme Schlitterbahn East et Parc aquatique Schlitterbahn New Braunfels. Comal River et Guadalupe River se trouvent également à moins de 2 km de distance.
Avis sur l’hébergement Schlitterbahn Retreat - Sleeps 28
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 140 avis sur 145.
10 – Excellent
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Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 4 avis sur 145.
8 – Bien
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Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 145.
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Propreté
10
Emplacement
Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Sharon R.
30 déc. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lorenzo F.
25 déc. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
COURTNEY H.
28 nov. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Betsy W.
22 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great place! Spacious, clean, and close to Schlitterbaun. My kids and grandkids loved it!
Betsy W.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
JohnnyChive
1 oct. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful!!!
Great venue and location for my retirement party.
JohnnyChive
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Christie N.
7 déc. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing Gathering Spot!!
We had a corporate retreat at this property and it was the perfect spot. The outdoor “barn” area is where spent most of our time, served all meals and was the perfect spot for a large group.
Christie N.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Matt S.
29 sept. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great House
Great house for large amount of people
Matt S.
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Cole C.
3 sept. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great Location and cool setup
I would stay here again!!
Cole C.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
22 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect place
This home fit our group perfectly and the barn was awesome!
Mike M.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Judy A.
17 juin 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Caarole D.
27 mai 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Brenda C.
13 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Zeferino R.
15 avr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Zeferino R.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Laura V.
3 nov. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl E.
17 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Julie D.
29 juin 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Bryan C.
10 nov. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wurstfest
Friend reunion with a wide group of people. House was a great fit for us.
Bryan C.
Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Missy S.
8 déc. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Rory M.
6 nov. 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
3rd Year to stay at this awesome property!
What an amazing house and the party barn is a ton of fun! Highly recommend this property for your large group gathering. The owners are fantastic and very responsive!!
Rory M.
Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
25 août 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Aubrey J.
26 mars 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca G.
24 juin 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Shauna G.
9 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Stephen P.
22 avr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Moriah R.
3 juil. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
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!