Nestled between the cities of Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels is a fitting base camp for exploring the stunning Texas Hill Country. It is home to two rivers: Comal River and Guadalupe River. These rivers offer many enjoyable recreational activities for tourists of different ages, such as tubing, fishing, and kayaking. In the downtown area, you will find Texas Tubes, which provides day passes and equipment rental services for various water activities. Moreover, the city houses Schlitterbahn Waterpark, a family-friendly waterpark spread across 26.3 ha (65 ac) of land overlooking Comal River. If you wish to stay in and maximize relaxation on your vacation, check out the best vacation rentals with private pool in New Braunfels, Texas, below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to private pool. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 27, 2024.
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1. Jack's Cottage (from USD 325)
Set on a 1-ha (2-ac) property in a tranquil neighborhood near Comal River and Guadalupe River, this modern three-bedroom cottage guarantees you a peaceful retreat with your family and friends. It features a loft with a cozy seating area and an electric fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, and a laundry area with a washer and dryer. Meanwhile, the outdoor area offers a fire pit, a screened porch, and a spacious patio with chairs.
This rental also has a hot tub and a private outdoor swimming pool. You can easily destress by soaking in the hot tub or splashing about in the swimming pool. There are sunbeds along the pool for you to rest after a swim.
Top guest reviews
Host:
our hosts were awesome alsoowners are super friendlyowner is very friendly and helpfulthey were by far the best host’s we’ve had everexcellent hosts and we felt so relaxed all weekendLocation:
the location is absolutely awesome located 5 minutes from downtown gruenethe location was perfect & super close to downtown grueneit’s in a wonderful locationso close to town but it truly felt like a get awayit’s very close to all the attractions in new braunsfelCleanliness:
house was clean and had everything we neededthe house was extremely clean and had everything we neededthe place inside is very confortable clean and well equippedcottage is very clean and have everything we needgreat and cottage was very clean and amazingRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the covered patio has a ceiling fan table and plenty of chairsalso loved that there were tvs in the roomsthe beds are comfortable and there is ample space for sleepingthe cottage was beautiful and the cozy 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms layout was perfect for our family of fourthe beds were cozy and nice
2. The Gruene River Guest House (from USD 983)
This five-bedroom house is nestled on 2 ha (5 ac) of lush green space. It also boasts 91.4 m (300 ft) of Guadalupe River access. With 325.16 sqm (3,500 sq. ft.) of living space, it sleeps a maximum of 20 people. A private river landing is available for various outdoor activities such as fishing and kayaking. Conveniently, kayaks are provided at the property.
This property also features a gazebo, a covered, fully functional kitchen outdoors along with a dining area, and a spacious deck shaded by oak and pecan trees. There’s also a private swimming pool on the property. After a tiring day, you can have a relaxing dip in the swimming pool or play pool volleyball with your travel buddies.
3. Chic house with a manicured private yard (from USD 165)
Offering 171.9 sqm (1,850 sq. ft.) of living space, this chic three-bedroom house sleeps up to six guests. It has a spacious open floor plan and is equipped with four bathrooms. The loft opens to a deck area with outdoor seating and a pool view. Moreover, this rental features a manicured private yard boasting native flowers and lots of greenery.
The best part? There’s a custom-designed private swimming pool that’s made to resemble Guadalupe River!
Top guest reviews
Host:
friendly helpful owners with any questionsthe owners have done a great job with many high-end upgradesthe hosts are exceedingly nice responsive and accommodating - very easy to work withowners are exceptionally easy to work with and the house is so welcoming fully equipped and exceptionally cleanthe owners were very responsive to us whenever we had a question or needed adviceLocation:
beautiful place and close to everything in grueneloved the house and the locationthe gruene house was perfect plenty of room walking distance to bars and restaurantshome is within walking distance to gruene hall and good restaurantsattractive texas decore clean and comfortable close to gruene historic district with shops and great restaurantsCleanliness:
the house was immaculately clean and well stocked with anything you'd ever needRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we especially enjoyed the spacious and tranquil outdoor areas (patio pool and decks)the master bedroom is on the main floor and the bed was so comfortable
4. Magnolia River Haus (from USD 1063)
Ideally positioned in the city, this elegant six-bedroom house is only two blocks away from downtown New Braunfels. It’s also just 2.1 km (1.3 mi) away from Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture and 4 km (2.5 mi) away from Gruene Hall. It offers guests direct access to Comal River where they can indulge in fishing, swimming, and kayaking. This rental is the perfect home away from home for large families and groups, sleeping up to 20 people.
After a long day of sightseeing, you can easily unwind by taking a dip in the in-ground swimming pool that’s for your exclusive use. The poolside is equipped with a table and chairs for alfresco dining.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
it was clean and beautiful and the pool and location were greatRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
lots of room clean well-stocked in kitchen (drip coffee maker and kuerig with starter amounts glassware serving piecesthe pretty picnic tables in the listing were over there not on the home property itself
5. Edgewater Escape (from USD 385)
This 4-bedroom house features 232.3 sqm (2,500 sq. ft.) of living space across 2 levels, accommodating a maximum of 10 people. It has an airy main floor plan with a living room adorned by huge windows providing panoramic views, a dining table, and a fully functional kitchen. On the second level, you will find another living room and a small kitchenette. Moreover, you have access to a secluded part of Guadalupe River when you stay here.
This property also has a hot tub, a swimming pool, and multiple decks. The swimming pool is available to guests between March 5 and September 30.
Top guest reviews
Host:
property property owners and vrbo were great to work withwe had such a great time and even got to meet the owners on the last daywe had an opportunity to meet the owners who own the house next door and they were delightfulLocation:
the location was perfect it was close to everything we neededgood location and tons of funthe location was great as you are situated right next to schlitterbahn and downtown new braunfels almostclose to downtown new braunfels yet secluded and private this home is in a great locationhouse was spacious and comfortable with a great locationCleanliness:
the hot tub was amazing and very cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great for a large group with or without kids plenty of room to relax and spread outthe pool an hot tub are nice and the house is quite comfortable
Unwind in New Braunfels
New Braunfels promises tourists a scenic escape from urban life with two beautiful rivers and an idyllic location in Texas Hill Country. Prepare for your trip and check out these best vacation rentals with private pool in New Braunfels, Texas!
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