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Cactus Haus

New Braunfels, TX, United States
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Cactus Haus is your happy place in the peaceful Hill Country near New Braunfels 🌵 This bright, family-friendly 3BR/2BA home sleeps 6 and features a fire pit, hammocks, and yard games for relaxed country evenings. Minutes from the Comal & Guadalupe Rivers, Lake Dunlap, Gruene, and Schlitterbahn. Enjoy fast WiFi, a stocked coffee bar, and a fully stocked kitchen—perfect for work trips, extended stays, or laid-back river getaways. Downtown NB 5 Miles | Schlitterbahn 6 Miles | Gruene 9 Miles

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🌵 Cactus Haus | New Braunfels Vacation Rental Near Schlitterbahn, Rivers & Gruene Welcome to Cactus Haus, a modern, family-friendly New Braunfels vacation rental located on a private half-acre just outside city limits. Enjoy peaceful Hill Country vibes with quick access to Schlitterbahn Waterpark, tubing the Comal & Guadalupe Rivers, Downtown New Braunfels, Historic Gruene, Lake Dunlap, and top local events like Wurstfest. Perfect for families, couples, friend groups, river trips, and extended stays, Cactus Haus blends comfort, space, and location for the ultimate Texas getaway. ⭐ Why Guests Love Cactus Haus ✔ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms – Sleeps up to 6 ✔ Large gated backyard on a half-acre lot ✔ Fire pit, cornhole, Yard Yahtzee & board games ✔ Covered porch with chair hammocks ✔ Charcoal grill for cookouts ✔ Fully stocked coffee bar & record player ✔ Fast WiFi – perfect for remote work & long stays ✔ Pack ’n Play & high chair (family-friendly) ✔ Ample parking for boats, trailers & multiple vehicles 🛏 Sleeping Arrangements 🌟 Primary Bedroom: King bed, ensuite bathroom, Roku TV 🌟 Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Roku TV 🌟 Bedroom 3: Full (double) bed, Roku TV 🌟 Extra air mattress available (living room) Ideal for families, couples, or small groups visiting New Braunfels. 🏡 The Space This open-concept home offers plenty of room to relax after a day of adventure. Comfortable furnishings, thoughtful touches, and reliable WiFi make it ideal for: ✔ Family vacations ✔ River weekends & tubing trips ✔ Schlitterbahn getaways ✔ Work trips & extended stays Step outside to the spacious backyard to enjoy lawn games, unwind in a hammock, or gather around the fire pit under the Texas stars ✨ 📍 Prime New Braunfels Location You’re perfectly positioned for river fun, festivals, and Hill Country adventures: 📍 5 miles → Downtown New Braunfels 📍 6 miles → Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Comal River tubing 📍 9 miles → Historic Gruene (live music, shopping & dining) 📍 Minutes to Lake Dunlap & Schumann’s Beach Boat Ramp Whether you’re floating the river, dancing at Gruene Hall, or boating at sunset, everything is just a short drive away. 🌊 Things To Do in New Braunfels River Fun 🌊 Tube the Comal River (clear, spring-fed & family-friendly) 🌊 Float the Guadalupe River (longer floats & light rapids) 🚣 Kayaking & paddleboarding nearby Water & Outdoors 💦 Schlitterbahn Waterpark 🚤 Boating & jet skiing on Lake Dunlap 🎣 Fishing, hiking & scenic Hill Country drives Dining, Music & Shopping 🎶 Live music at Gruene Hall 🛍 Shopping & dining in Historic Gruene 🍺 Breweries, wine bars & local BBQ downtown 🎉 Local Events & Seasonal Favorites 🎉 Wurstfest (November) – World-famous German festival 🎶 New Braunfels Folkfest 🍷 Gruene Music & Wine Fest 🌞 Summer tubing season on the Comal & Guadalupe 🛍 Holiday markets, concerts & festivals year-round 📍 Centrally Located Between Austin & San Antonio Cactus Haus is perfectly located between Austin and San Antonio, making it an ideal home base for exploring Central Texas & the Hill Country. Enjoy small-town charm with easy access to two of Texas’ most popular cities. 📍 Austin – approx. 45 minutes north 📍 San Antonio – approx. 30 minutes south Perfect for guests who want river days and big-city adventures. 🌆 Easy Day Trips from Cactus Haus 🎸 Austin, TX – Live Music & Outdoor Culture 🎶 6th Street, Rainey Street & South Congress 💦 Barton Springs Pool 🚣 Lady Bird Lake kayaking 🍖 Iconic Texas BBQ (Franklin, Terry Black’s & more) 🎉 ACL, SXSW & year-round festivals 🤠 San Antonio, TX – History, Food & Family Fun 🏞 The San Antonio River Walk 🏛 The Alamo & historic missions 🎢 Six Flags Fiesta Texas 🐬 SeaWorld San Antonio 🌮 Authentic Tex-Mex, margaritas & river cruises 🌵 The Best of All Worlds Stay in peaceful New Braunfels, float the rivers, enjoy Hill Country charm, and still be close enough for a day trip to Austin or San Antonio—no hotel hopping required. Whether you’re: ✔ Tubing the Comal or Guadalupe ✔ Visiting Schlitterbahn ✔ Attending Wurstfest ✔ Catching live music in Gruene ✔ Exploring Austin or San Antonio Cactus Haus puts you right in the middle of it all. Perfect For: ✔ Families seeking space & kid-friendly amenities ✔ Friends tubing the rivers or visiting Schlitterbahn ✔ Work crews & extended stays needing fast WiFi ✔ Guests bringing boats or trailers 🌟 Book Your New Braunfels Getaway Whether you’re planning a river adventure, Schlitterbahn vacation, Wurstfest weekend, or a relaxing Hill Country escape, Cactus Haus is the perfect home base in New Braunfels, Texas. 📅 Book now and enjoy comfort, space, and unbeatable location at Cactus Haus 🌵

Other Details to Note

✅ Our home is located in a peaceful countryside setting on a spacious half-acre lot. There is a small two-step staircase at the entrance. ✅ Please be aware that wildlife such as deer, skunks, hogs, and other animals may be present in the area. ✅ We are conveniently close to Lake Dunlap, just a block away, with Schuman's beach boat ramp a few blocks away for easy access. The recent repair of Lake Dunlap's dam has restored the lake to its full levels, providing great opportunities for fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing. ✅ Fireplace is only for decoration, we DON'T list it as an available amenity in the listing and we prefer you not use it do to insurance, safety and liability issues. We also don't have a water line to the fridge, so we only have ice trays, no ice maker. ✅ Cactus Haus is 6 miles from Schlitterbahn and 9 miles from Gruene. During the busy season, it may take 15-20 minutes to reach Schlitterbahn due to summer traffic. ✅ This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement, ID verification, and a security hold of $1000 (which is not a traditional security deposit, just a pending transaction). As an optional alternative to the security hold, you may opt in to purchase a non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company. The optional damage waiver is $39 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights. Damage waiver purchases are optional. To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Record player

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House Rules

~Renter of the property must be present during reservation. You can not rent for a third party unless set up prior to arrival. We welcome work groups! Renter must be 24 years of age or older. ~No Unregistered Guests. Only the specific guests noted in the booking are allowed on the premises. A violation of this Airbnb house rule will result in the immediate removal of all guests (and any visitors) from the property without a refund. The max overnight occupancy for this home is 5 PEOPLE excluding Infants. There can not be more than 5 people in and on the property during any point of time during the rental. ~A $50 per night, per person fee will be charge for any undisclosed guest. ~Quiet time is from 10 pm to 8 am. Any disturbance triggering a visit by police will require guests to forfeit the remainder of their stay and immediately vacate the property without any refund. ~No smoking is permitted inside the home. If you smoke outside, please throw your butts away and clean your ash up. A $250 a day cleaning fee to remove odors and stains or pick up butts and clean ash will be applied, if you are found in violation. ~No pets are permitted. A $500 pet fee will be charged, if a pet is on the premisses without permission, along with any other fees it may cost to remove dog waist in the yard or repair damages done by the pet. ~Respect Our Towels & Sheets. Please be respectful of bed sheets and towels. Makeup, face creams, and tanning products will stain and/or bleach linens and towels. Un-salvageable linens and bath towels will be charged to the guest. $10 for each damaged towel and $10 for each damaged sheet. ~No water balloons or confetti. There will be an extra charge of $200 to clean up confetti and water balloons in the yard if found. ~No fireworks. You will be charged a violation fee of $250, if it is found fireworks were discharged on the property as well as any fees to clean them up and repair damages caused by them. ~No bouncy castles, water slides, etc. You will be charged for any sod that has to be replaced and if the septic has to be pumped as a result of a bouncy castle or water slide. It cost $500 to pump the septic system. ~No Parties. If guests are found to have had a party without host permission, which results in extra cleaning, guests will be responsible for extra cleaning charges and in the unfortunate event of the disruptions alerting neighbors or police, GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY WITH NO REFUND. ~If guests are suspected of carrying and/or using illegal drugs of any kind, the authorities will be engaged, and GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY. ~Guest Agrees To Pay for Damages Exceeding Deposit. Any damage made to property or furnishings which exceeds the deposit amount will be billed to the guest and will be reported to Airbnb. ~No Food or Drink In Bedrooms. No eating of food in the bedrooms. Guests will compensate host for any food and drink stains in the bedroom. ~There is a late check out fee of $250 unless you have authorized permission with the host to stay longer. Generally we will work with you if you need extra time and have called and arranged it with us, but if we are in a back to back rental situation, you must depart by 11am, so we can get the home ready for the next guest. -WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS LEFT or LOST on the property. We will try our best to locate them and send them back and charge you the shipping cost. ~If any of the rules are not followed or the property is damaged leading to the refund or discount of another guest following your rental, you will be responsible for that loss of income.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Located in a quiet neighborhood on Schumacher Road just out of city limits on half acre lot. We are located one block over from Lake Placid and just down the road from Schumann’s Boat Ramp. Neighbors around us are full time. We are on a half acre lot, so there is lots of privacy between the homes on the street.

Guest Access

Guest has access to the entire home and property.

Reviews

Jacob
November 2025 · Airbnb
We had a great stay! The place was very clean, comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. Check-in was smooth, and communication with the host was quick and easy. The location was convenient — close to restaurants, stores, and everything we needed. The bed was comfortable, and all amenities worked perfectly. Would definitely stay here again or recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

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