Spacious Lake Dunlap Retreat for Family and Friends

Explore New Braunfels from a relaxing waterfront home getaway

Waterfront home on Lake Dunlap

New Braunfels, TX, United States
14
5
3.5

About

Welcome to The Dude’s House on Lake Dunlap! Lake Dunlap is back to it's full height! The dam construction was completed last year and the lake is back! Dunlap is a dammed portion of the most beautiful river in Texas, the Guadalupe River. With 2 living rooms and enough beds to comfortably sleep 14-people, our lake house is great for families and friend groups. The Dude's House is 7-minutes to downtown New Braunfels and about 15-minutes to Gruene.

Good to know

Designed for Groups and Families: Our spacious abode comfortably accommodates 14 guests, making it a dream spot for families, friends, and everyone looking to experience the joy of floating down the Lake Dunlap is full again! Enjoy this dammed section of the Guadalupe River at it's full lake height for all of your summer fun. Only 10-minutes from downtown New Braunfels, you and your family will love this spacious home that comfortably sleeps 14. Two living spaces in the home make it easy to separate kids from adults for playtime and movie watching. Kayaks, paddle boards, tubes, and life jackets are all included in your rental. This is a two story waterfront home with 4 bedrooms, an office, and 3.5 baths. Downstairs is the primary bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds, and an office with a day bed and a trundle bed. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with two queen beds in each room. There is a living room downstairs and a second living room upstairs. If you need to work, there is an office with a monitor, port replicator, keyboard, mouse and chair. The backyard is massive. There is a dock and a boat house deck for dining and lounging. A propane BBQ grill is on the boat house deck. A hammock and fire pit add a little extra coziness as well. Two arcade games upstairs make for added fun. Enjoy NBA Jam and Golden Tee! FYI for those with allergies -The home houses dogs regularly.

Other Details to Note

There is a gate code for the driveway and front door code required for entry that will be provided the day of check in.

Availability

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
  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Record player

Family

  • Board games
  • Crib
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

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
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

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

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

House Rules

Absolutely no water balloons, glitter or confetti. Nothing can be hung on the walls with tacks, nails or any sort of adhesive. Fireplace is not available for guest use. The boat is not available for guest use. Guests are not permitted to climb on or sit in the boat.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Lakefront property! The neighborhood is about a 10-minute drive from downtown New Braunfels.

Guest Access

You will have access to the whole house, yard, boathouse, and lake. Guests DO NOT have access to the boat.

Reviews

Courtney
January 2026 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful stay on the river. The space was comfortable, peaceful, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The owner was a great host—responsive, welcoming, and made everything easy. Waking up to the river views was a highlight. We would absolutely stay here again. Ferdinand was amazing!
April
November 2025 · Airbnb
We celebrated Thanksgiving and it was a wonderful time. The house is spacious and well equipped. Kids loved fishing off the dock and we enjoyed simply sitting by the fire. Ferdinand was very responsive. We would stay again!
Megan
November 2025 · Airbnb
We really enjoyed our stay. We had a family gathering here and everyone really loved it. Plenty of room and lots of seating. The deck was amazing. We hope to come back next year. Our host gave great instructions and helped our stay go smoothly.
Trinity
November 2025 · Airbnb
Ferdinand is an amazing host. He truly went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. His communication was exceptional from start to finish, making everything so easy and stress-free. The house itself was gorgeous, beautifully maintained, and set right on a stunning lake. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

Find us

There is room for 4 cars in the gated driveway. There is street parking available across the street if necessary.

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