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
4
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

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

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

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

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

Entertainment

  • Record player

Family

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

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

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

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

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

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

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

Chris
September 2025 · Airbnb
Trey was incredibly helpful and accommodating and quick to reply when we had a question about the property. Property was beautiful with lots of space and places to sleep. The dock was awesome, water was nice. Would stay again
Joshua
September 2025 · Airbnb
What an absolutely gorgeous home on the river with tons of space, lots of exciting amenities and a perfectly peaceful setting after a day floating the river. The house is expansive, well furnished and was a perfect place for our large group. We really enjoyed the video games and outdoor areas right on the water. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and our host was welcoming, responsive and incredibly helpful during. This place is a gem in New Braunfels, we’ll be back again!
Kelly
July 2025 · Airbnb
We had a fantastic stay at this lakefront house! We knew we were in for a treat from the moment we arrived. The location is perfect, with stunning lake views that made our mornings feel magical. Our family enjoyed paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing right from the property, creating unforgettable memories. The house itself was perfect for our needs. The upstairs area served as a fantastic two-bedroom apartment with a mini-kitchen, which was ideal for our family setup. Meanwhile, the master and guest rooms downstairs, each with its bathroom, provided everyone with the comfort and privacy we wanted. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and we had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We truly had the best time and can’t wait to return! Highly recommend this gem for families looking for a fun and tranquil escape!
Courtney
July 2025 · Airbnb
Great place to stay! We really enjoyed the yard, and outdoor area/lake access as well as kayaks and paddle boards. Very nice rental for a family gathering! Our three little dogs also had a great time too!

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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