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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Guadalupe River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Schlitterbahn East
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retreat on the River! Riverfront Property, Heated Pools, Hot Tubs, Perf Location

Come and enjoy our modern & clean 2B & 2B condo that sits directly on the beautiful Guadalupe River. The Waterwheel condominiums offer a relaxing setting secluded from the busiest roads in New Braunfels, but just a couple minutes to downtown New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn. This condo offers fantastic updates and a beautiful view of the wildlife and picnic areas. Awesome granite counters, deep sink and updated flooring, Smart thermostat and door lock, and wonderfully comfortable beds! Float the Guadalupe River and exit at the Waterwheel location on its private landing! The complex has elevators, 2 heated pools (heated in cooler months), 4 hot tubs, picnic areas with tables and grills and personal keyless access so you can play & not keep up with keys. Don't wait to come see this awesome condo in the heart of New Braunfels.


Property location is only 5 blocks from Schlitterbahn Waterpark, 5 minutes to Historic Gruene for local shopping, winery, Historic Gruene Hall & much more. Other local cities to enjoy with San Marcos' outstanding Outlet Malls just 20 minutes away, San Antonio 6 Flags, SeaWorld, The Riverwalk & the Alamo just 35 minutes away. Austin is just 45 minutes away for loads of History & fun. Hill County visit to Fredericksburg just a short drive.

The condo will fit up to 6, but is most comfortable with 2-4 adults plus kids. Six adults will be very limited on space. The master bed features a king size bed, guest room features a bunkbed with a queen bed on the bottom and twin up top. The living room features a twin size pullout (pulls out from love seat). There is a full size couch, however the bed is not available.

Property has 2 HEATED (in Winter) pool areas each providing 2 separate hot tubs & a beautiful swimming pool! Various areas to cook out with multiple BBQ pits & picnic tables for you to choose from & have a cook out. Parking passes for 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles required to park on property side of street to avoid being towed by property security. No trailers are allowed in the community parking lot but can be parked on the street. Please no cooking on the patios there are BBQ pits & picnic tables available on the grounds. Waterwheel guests are provided with 2 parking passes for your vehicles & up to 6 arm bands for access to all the amenities on the property. These must be used at all times during your stay.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Guadalupe River. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a water park, and a hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Guadalupe River and 10 minutes by foot from Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
This condo offers its guests a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. This condo also features barbecue grills, a garden, and an elevator.

This New Braunfels condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Nikki Gledhill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 942 sq ft (88 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Rapid Retreat On The River
Rapid Retreat on the River! Condo
Rapid Retreat on the River! New Braunfels
Rapid Retreat on the River! Condo New Braunfels

Retreat on the River! Riverfront Property, Heated Pools, Hot Tubs, Perf Location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as pictured/listed
Enjoyed our short time at Waterwheel! Condo is as pictured and well stocked. Kitchen has everything you need. Beds were comfy. If you’re coming here to float, take an Uber to the drop off point (or tube company) and exit right at the condo. (Recommend having your own floats to do this) Overall condo and location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very nice and neat. I really appreciated them having coffee and creamer for guests! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location!
Our family of five had a wonderful stay at this condo. We for comfortably in the space, beds were comfy, kitchen had everything we needed and they even provided washing pods and supplies such as that so we didn’t need any of our own. This condo is a short walk to the on site pools and to Schlitterbahn which was a huge help because that was a main attraction of our trip. Owners are very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vacation
Nice place. Looked as advertised. Host made it a simple process to check in and out. Enjoyed our stay and would revisit in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterwheel
Condo was very clean and close to downtown loved the place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The condo was really clean and well decorated as well as comfortable. I love that we had pool access and the river right there! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem✨
Great location for chillin in the comal, schliterbahn is across the street and endless restaurants just a couple minutes down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th annual river trip
The property was exactly as listed, communication with owners when needed was prompt, clean and well kept. We love the Waterwheel condos and this one was great, updated and spacious for our group of 5. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Beautiful
This property is tranquil and just what we needed to get away from the city. Coffee on the patio and sitting by the river watching the deer play was wonderful. I look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo and location! Be careful with parking.
Love the condo and owners! Parking and towing are a huge issue. Be very mindful of the rules. Security and on-site management will get you towed without mercy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was a great property the only issue was the water shut off for a few hours and though it wasn’t the owners fault and there was nothing they could do. It was very inconvenient as we were all wet and cold from the pool and needed to wash clothes. It’s a shame to pay practically $450 a night for something like this to happen. It took about 4 hours before it got turned back on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation - Retreat on the River
This condo was the perfect location for our family vacation! Went tubing during the day then relaxed at the river a short walk behind the condo. The condo was very clean and had everything we needed. Very responsive owners who went out of their way to ensure our visit was perfect. Highly recommend and plan on returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andria w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
The property was beautiful and we can’t wait to come back. Loved the heated pools and hot tubs for the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We had a great time. The property was close to everything we were doing that week-end and the view of the river was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stop Looking! THIS is the place!!
We are residents of New Braunfels but working and living in Mexico. We are always looking for a nice place to stay when we come back to visit our family. We absolutely loved this condo. It is beautifully furnished. The king size bed in the master is super comfortable. We are clean freaks, and this place was cleaned to our standards. The decor was "homey". Great wifi and TV's. This is the first place we have stayed where the kitchen actually had all the extra appliances, cookware, and utensils you need to cook anything. Even a nice Keurig for coffee. We had a great time with family. Very quiet and peaceful place, plus a perfect view towards the river. Seriously, this place has it all, you will not be disappointed renting this condo.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021