Location & Setting
Located just outside New Braunfels, River Haven is set directly on Lake Placid, a wide, open stretch of the Guadalupe River with only two neighboring homes and no development across the river.
This unique setting, with 150 feet of private waterfront, offers expansive views framed by mature, towering trees and natural surroundings. With light boat traffic and no tubing congestion, this part of the river feels more private, relaxed, and settled. This calm, open atmosphere is truly unique to waterfront properties in this area.
Accommodations
The property features 11 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and 3 kitchens across a Main House and a Guest House, comfortably accommodating up to 32 guests. Sleeping arrangements include beds for 28 guests along with futons for 6, offering plenty of flexibility for large groups.
In total there are 8 king beds, 5 queen beds, 1 double bed, and 3 futons, making it easy to host families, multi-generational gatherings, or groups of friends while ensuring everyone has a comfortable place to stay.
Amenities
Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the home along with Hulu Live TV that includes all the major sports channels. Entertainment options feature an indoor and outdoor speaker system, a 65-inch 4K TV in the main living room, a 60” HD TV in the kitchen, and a 100-inch HD projector screen in the Guest House, with TVs also available in five of the bedrooms.
The Main House offers a spacious kitchen, dining, and living area that is perfect for gathering together. The Guest House provides additional bedrooms and bathrooms as well as its own small kitchen for added convenience.
Main Kitchen
The fully stocked main kitchen includes all the pots, pans, kitchenware, cutlery, glassware, plates, and bowls you will need to prepare and serve large meals for big groups, making it an ideal space for hosting and enjoying time together. For outdoor cooking, a large four-burner gas BBQ griddle with two propane tanks is provided.
Designed for Inside–Outside Living
River Haven was extensively renovated to blend indoor and outdoor living. The main living level features floor-to-ceiling glass facing the water, an open kitchen flowing into the dining and living areas, and large sliding doors that open onto a wraparound deck. Together, these spaces create a seamless main gathering area that works especially well for large groups using the kitchen, dining area, living room, grill, and deck at the same time.
Events & Gatherings
River Haven is event-friendly and has hosted everything from family reunions to milestone celebrations, retreats, and small micro weddings. The home was thoughtfully designed to comfortably host large groups, with a layout that supports shared experiences without feeling crowded. Ample indoor and outdoor spaces allow guests to spread out while staying connected, making it easy for everyone to enjoy being together in one place.
The Backyard
The River Haven features 150 feet of private waterfront with a spacious backyard that’s perfect for reunions, celebrations, retreats, and micro weddings. Step outside to enjoy direct water access from a 70 foot illuminated pier, outfitted with seating, umbrellas, a built in swim ladder and a large floating swim mat, always a guest favorite and especially loved by kids, along with a classic tetherball setup in the yard.
The Pier After Dark
High-intensity underwater lights near the pier illuminate the water after dark, creating a popular nighttime viewing spot where guests can see fish swimming below. These lights are visible from the deck and main living areas, often drawing guests down to the water in the evening to watch the activity below the surface. For guests who enjoy fishing, the lights create an especially appealing nighttime setup, while for others, simply sitting on the pier and watching the illuminated water and fish below has become a family favorite.
After Sunset
At night, River Haven takes on an entirely different atmosphere. Layered outdoor lighting throughout the yard, trees, deck, fire pit, and pier creates a warm, inviting setting that many guests describe as feeling resort-like. Rather than harsh overhead lighting, the property uses indirect, ambient lighting that makes it easy to see while still enjoying the view of the water and surrounding landscape. Many guests say evenings are when River Haven truly comes to life.
For the Music and Sports Lovers
The deck and outdoor areas are designed to be fully integrated with the home. Music or television audio from inside continues seamlessly outdoors, allowing guests to listen to the game or music while grilling, relaxing on the deck, or spending time in the yard. With minimal nearby neighbors, guests can enjoy this setup without worrying about disturbing others.
Fire Pit Experience
Evenings are best spent around the large circular fire pit, glowing under café lighting and surrounded by ample seating. Firewood is provided for one fire per group, and you are welcome to bring more if desired. Don’t forget the s’mores !
Parking Options
Between the main house horseshoe driveway and the Guest House driveway, guests have comfortably fit 12+ vehicles, depending on size.
Directly across from River Haven is a large overflow parking area that makes arriving with boats, jet skis, or trailers much easier. This setup allows guests to pull in and out without needing to back trailers down the street or rearrange vehicles in the driveway. It helps avoid the “musical chairs” parking situation common at many waterfront homes and makes launching and retrieving watercraft far less stressful.
The overflow area can also accommodate RV parking if needed; however, there are no RV hookups available on the property.
Watercraft Rentals & Ramp Details
Local watercraft rental companies can deliver jet skis, pontoons, or boats directly to the house, provide operating guidance, and then escort guests to the nearby public boat ramp. This approach allows guests to receive instructions in a calm, private setting before heading to the ramp together.
Planning Your Stay & What’s Provided
After booking, guests receive a detailed planning guide covering everything needed for their stay, including house details, what’s provided and what to bring, check-in instructions, and a list of trusted local vendors. Many past guests have successfully worked with these caterers, table and chair rental companies, bakeries, florists, and photographers.
Events & Gatherings Guidelines
• River Haven is a private vacation rental, not a professional event venue.
• At all times, the total number of people on the property must remain within our maximum occupancy of 32, including visitors.
• Children age five and under, as well as vendors providing services, are not included in this total.
• Guests are responsible for providing their own event furniture and for completing setup and teardown within standard arrival and departure times.
The large floating swim mat is available seasonally March through September. ( Weather permitting )
Clarification & Actual Policies
Some information shown is automatically generated by VRBO and may appear generic or out of context for our specific property. The notes below are provided to help clarify how River Haven operates and where it is located.
• No extra-person fees — the nightly rate includes up to the full maximum occupancy.
• No additional deposits required.
• Government issued ID is required as part of our guest-agreement process.
• No additional charges for approved special requests — guests are welcome to contact us in advance to discuss requests, and any approved arrangements are honored at no extra cost.
• Events are allowed within the stated maximum occupancy.
• Smoking: Indoor smoking is not permitted. Smoking is allowed outdoors.
• Pier use: The 70′ pier is intended for fishing, swimming, and enjoying the water. It may be used briefly for loading or unloading guests, but it is not intended for tying up or leaving boats or personal watercraft unattended.
Location context
The home is located outside nearby town boundaries, placing it away from more congested or heavily developed areas and contributing to the open views and limited nearby development described throughout the listing. While location labels, maps or search results may reference Seguin or McQueeney, the property itself is located directly on Lake Placid, along the Guadalupe River, downriver from New Braunfels, with immediate private water access from the backyard and pier.
