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Little Ponderosa River Retreat - Luxury Rental on the Guadalupe River – Home 6783875 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 12 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Little Ponderosa River Retreat - Luxury Rental on the Guadalupe River – Home 6783875

  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 12
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Location, Location, and much more!! This waterfront home is the perfect vacation spot for fishing, tubing, cycling, enjoying local activities or just relaxing. Close to local river outfitters, fishing guides, Gruene and New Braunfels antique and specialty shops, day spas, wine tasting, beer gardens, taverns and restaurants, annual Wurstfest festivals, and popular live music venues, including Gruene Hall and the Whitewater Amphitheater. This comfortable, well-furnished vacation rental property boasts a huge deck overlooking a backyard of pecan trees with picnic area and one of the best fly fishing holes on the Guadalupe River! The property sleeps up to 12 and is ideally suited for group and family gatherings.

Roast marshmallows in the fire ring out back. Cook up your catch or BBQ on the grill. Rent a tube at the neighborhood water outfitters and float the river. Bring your bicycle or motorcycle and enjoy a scenic ride down River Road into New Braunfels. Head over to Gruene to be pampered at a day spa, browse the antique and specialty stores or grab a bite to eat at Mozie's or the Gristmill. Kick up your heels to live music at Gruene Hall, one of the oldest working dance halls in the country. Check out the music concerts down the road at the Whitewater Amphitheater. Enjoy at day at Schlitterbahn water park in New Braunfels. Spend a day boating or fishing on Canyon Lake. Plan a shopping spree to the Outlet Malls in San Marcus and beat the Holiday rush. Check out the local beer gardens, taverns and restaurants. Relax and enjoy the scenic surroundings and gentle breezes on the spacious deck. Whatever your pleasure, year-round fun awaits you at the Little Ponderosa River Retreat.

Book now for a place to stay during Wurstfest, an annual New Braunfels' festival that takes place over 10 days each November celebrating the German culture with food, beer, music, carnival rides, shopping, games and dancing. Keep us on your calendar for a place to stay during the Wurstfest Craft Beer Festival, a three-day event each March or April featuring live music, food trucks and craft brews.

The home has a spacious and open cook's kitchen, dining, and living areas, outdoor BBQ grill, shaded backyard with picnic tables and seating for all. Indoor amenities and entertainment include: flat screen HDTVs, DVD player, movies, board games, and high speed Internet.

The home has three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and beds to sleep 12. Two bedrooms down contain a queen bed and double down/twin top bunk beds and each comfortable sleep five people. The upstairs master bedroom has one king and two queen beds and sleeps six. The master bath has a double vanity and walk-in shower.

Maximum occupancy is 12 guests. No smoking inside the property, but allowed on the deck. No pets allowed.

We would love to host your next vacation getaway at Little Ponderosa River Retreat on the Guadalupe river!

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King bed 2 Queen Beds
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Full bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 3: Queen Bed Full bed Twin bed
  • 2 Full baths

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

A car is recommended if you want to enjoy the sites and activities surrounding the property. Little Ponderosa River Retreat is close to the Schlitterbaun water park in New Braunfels, the antique and specialty shops in Gruene and New Braunfels, and the large outlet shopping mall in San Marcos. Be sure to visit Gruene Hall, the oldest working dance hall in the Country. The Whitewater amphitheater, an outdoor music venue down the road in Sattler, TX, draws famous country and rock musicians and bands.

Interaction with guest

We will send you a welcome email a few days before your arrival date with details about the property and your upcoming stay. We will meet you at the property upon check-in to show you around. During your stay, we are available if you need us. Google Little Ponderosa River Retreat for more information.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $300.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Common sense rules:
-Respect the neighbors, do not trespass, no loud noise after 11 p.m.
-Before fire pit use, make sure no burn ban is in effect.
-SWIM & FLOAT AT YOUR RISK! No jumping or diving. Wear life vests.
-Property towels for indoor use only.
-Property on septic system. Don’t put coffee, grease, or food down drains. Put nothing in toilets but human waste & toilet paper. No wipes! You clog it, your deposit will fix it.
-No smoking inside. Use outside ashtrays, not fire pit or yard.

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About the owner

Joyce, Owner L.

Tourist License
90-1036148

Average reply time:
2 hours 31 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
25 Apr 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
United States
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Languages spoken: English

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“Perfect River Vacation Getaway”

Reviewed 19 May 2016

We stayed at Little Ponderosa for a girls' weekend and had an absolutely amazing time! There were 8 of staying here and this house was the perfect size. Plenty of space, beds, and seating for eve… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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Send Joyce, Owner (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Joyce, Owner the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Joyce, Owner (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

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You can also request a quote from Joyce, Owner (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Joyce, Owner (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Joyce, Owner (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Joyce, Owner (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Joyce, Owner (the owner) a message.

If Joyce, Owner (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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