Cactus Haus is your happy place in the peaceful Hill Country of New Braunfels Texas.🌵 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 The space 🌵 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 access Guest has access to the entire home and property. Other things 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 security deposit. We know security deposits are annoying, so to make it easier on you we have 2 options that you can choose between: Option 1: Damage Waiver ($39) - Have a worry-free stay with coverage for up to $1500 for accidental damage (spills, breaks, mishaps) with no surprise charges. Just relax and enjoy your stay. Coverage up to 10 nights, +$2/day for longer stays, and provided by a third-party insurance company. Option 2: Security Deposit ($1,000) - Refundable temporary hold that releases after your stay. 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!