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Lakefront Getaway in Texas Hill Country | Dock, Kayaks, Pickleball, Jet Ski

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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New Braunfels, TX
  • Place, Lake Dunlap
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Guadalupe River
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Getaway in Texas Hill Country | Dock, Kayaks, Pickleball, Jet Ski

Welcome to Happy Waves — your luxury lakefront retreat in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, on beautiful Lake Dunlap in New Braunfels!

Enjoy direct water access from your private dock, stunning sunset views, and family-friendly amenities like kayaks, pickleball, and a fire pit. Optional Jet Ski rentals available exclusively for our guests. Perfect for families, friends, and couples looking to relax, explore, and create lasting memories. As a family-owned vacation rental, we take pride in caring for every detail so you feel right at home.

This one-of-a-kind single-story home features a spacious 4-bedroom luxury layout designed for your comfort, sleeping up to 13 guests.

🏡 What You`ll Love:
🛏️ Spacious bedrooms with premium linens & comfortable mattresses
🍽️ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
📺 Smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi & cozy living areas
🌅 Floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking lake views
🧺 Washer, dryer & central AC
🎮 Game room with Xbox, dartboard, board games & flat-screen TV
🐾 Pet-friendly (with approval & fee — rules apply)

🌴 Outdoor Paradise:
🚤 Private dock for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding & fishing
🔥 Lakefront fire pit and BBQ grill for unforgettable evenings
🪑 Spacious deck with seating for sunset dining
🏓 Pickleball court, badminton & basketball hoop with lake views

📍 Prime Location:
Minutes to Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Guadalupe River/Comal tubing. Close to historic Gruene with live music, breweries, and dining. Uber and Lyft available in the area.

⚠️ Please note: the property is on Lake Dunlap and is not fenced, with boats and jet skis on the lake. For the safety of young children and non-swimmers, please supervise at all times near the water.

Book your stay today — your luxury lake escape awaits at Happy Waves!
🐶 Pet Policy: Pet Fees 145 Dollars one time
Dog-friendly with prior approval only (maximum 2 small dogs)
No pets allowed on furniture or beds — no exceptions
Please Clean After your Pets, we provide Bags if you did not bring yours.
Guest agrees to a $500 fine for violations
Breach of this rule may result in immediate termination of stay without refund
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Guadalupe River. Features include a water park, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Guadalupe River and 11 minutes by car from Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

🐶 Pet Policy: Pet Fees 145 Dollars one time Dog-friendly with prior approval only (maximum 2 small dogs)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

362880

Lakefront Getaway in Texas Hill Country | Dock, Kayaks, Pickleball, Jet Ski Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our weekend getaway was awesome! Loved all of the activities ready and available at the house, kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, and the host was quick to answer any questions we had. My friends loved the house and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High School 40th Getaway

Great location for our annual weekend getaway with 6 buddies from high school. Arrived on Thursday and departed on Sunday and everything about our stay was perfect. Views of the sunrise from the top deck of the boathouse each morning were great! Spent most of our time outside enjoying everything this house offered. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th Birthday Celebration

We had such a wonderful time staying at this property while celebrating my husband’s birthday. Something for everyone to do! My 6&8yo kids loved the pickleball court. Highly recommend. Host was very communicative. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First of all the one word describing this home is AMAZING. the house is immaculate with such amazing views. The Host was so responsibe that the few questions we had he answered almost immediately. He re assured our stay by his communication. His son was very imformative on showing us the Jet Ski demo overall we LOVED every aspect of our stay. The Only disappointing thing was we had to leave and come back home. Would love to come back to this property. Thank you for making your home our temporarily home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and thank you Gunjan for all the communications leading up to the trip. The kiddos absolutely loved it! House is very well equipped, plenty of trash bags, washing packets, etc. (forgot toothpaste on day 1 and there was little single toothbrush/ toothpaste packets, thank you for that :)Kayaks, clear bottom canoe, and paddle boards were a great way to spend the evenings. Not alot of boat traffic since it is pretty close to the dam. Don't miss getting up early and watching the sunrise! Plenty of great memories for me and the family.hanks again Gunjan, looking forward to next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

Property is beautiful, with stunning views of the lake. Awesome deck/boat dock for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. The rooms were very comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Large fence yard, with lots of amenities that were included with our stay. It was absolutely fun for our family. We loved the night-light for Pickleball court, and the fishing amenities specially. We did not rent the JetSki as the weather was cold, but it’s available for a great deal. The owner was very responsive. We will definitely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well Equipped for your Stay

Overall this is a property that does not disappoint. We took a group of 7 teenage boys--10 people total. There were plenty of towel, dishes, utensils, pots/pans, etc. It was nice that the kitchen items were quality as well. The beds were overall comfy (a couple a bit firm) and linens nice. There were fans in every room and the AC works very well. Plus there were adequate toiletries for bathing, etc. We took full advantage of everything the property offered. The boys played pickleball, basketball, rode jet skis, kayaked... It was Spring Break week and this was the perfect lake because it was not busy at all. The property is very well lit and looks lovely at night. But, if you like it dark to sleep you'd better bring an eyemask! The solar light are awesome, but it's bright in the bedrooms at night. I highly recommend this property and the owner was extremely responsive throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025