🌵 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 🌵
Guest has access to the entire home and property.
At Cactus Haus, we prioritize the privacy and comfort of our guests. Rest assured that we will make every effort to respect your space and minimize any disruptions during your stay. In the event of any issues, our property manager, Sarah, who resides nearby, is readily available to assist you. Your peace of mind is our utmost priority.
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.
You will need a car to get around
✅ 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!