River Access Staycation / FastWiFi / Firepit / ZDT

Perched above the banks of the Guadalupe River in Seguin, TX, this bright, updated duplex offers comforts of home with a surplus of amenities, a great location to explore Central Texas. Direct river access through backyard. Fire pit & hammock included. Sleeps 5. *Please note: pricing based on # of guests entered in reservation, so an exact quote depends on accurate guest count.

WATER LEVELS
The water levels depicted in the photos are current. The water has been down for the last several years, but it's not due to drought conditions. The dam that created Lake Placid from the Guadalupe River since 1928, is being repaired because of a failure in October 2021. While it’s now a river (12-15’ lower than when it was a lake), it’s pretty consistent level and flow, despite rainfall, because it’s fed from the bottom of Canyon Lake. The river has a muddy bottom, so plumes of button moss can float downstream and sometimes collect at water's edge, esp during warmer summer months.

The dry lakebed is the limiting factor. Because it’s so extensive, most of it is overgrown, and there are only few paths that folks have cleared to get to the river. The spots you can access are good for fishing, wading, and swimming. It varies from ankle deep at the edge to over 6 feet in the river channel.

If you're looking for a place to kayak and paddleboard, you should check out our other properties, 3 tiny homes about 15 minutes down river: Meadow Lake Retreat (2 houses: Loft and Bunk) and Lake Nolte Retreat (1 house).

HIGHLIGHTS
- 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
- River access from backyard requires ~75yd walk on a cleared path through rogue, weedy "greenery" growing in the riverbed.
- Great for fishing, wading, and swimming
- Hammocks, propane grill, fire pit, s'mores sticks
- Fast WiFi (500 Mbps)
- Smart TV
- Stocked with books, games, toys, puzzles
- Fully appointed kitchen w/ full size and countertop appliances
- Keurig and coffee pot w/ coffee bar
- Full size washer/dryer
- Comfortable beds
- Short drive to HEB, Walmart, Starbucks
- Centrally located to New Braunfels, San Marcos, San Antonio, Austin

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Primary bedroom - 1 queen bed
- Second bedroom - 1 double bed, 1 twin bed (trundle)
- Living room - 1 queen sleeper sofa

RIGHT OFF I-10 and CENTRALLY LOCATED TO:
- essentials like HEB, Walmart, Starbucks, restaurants, movie theater (<7 miles)
- Gruene/New Braunfels/Schlitterbahn (15 miles)
- San Marcos outlet malls (25 miles)
- San Antonio (~30 miles)
- Austin (~50 miles)

This listing is for one side of a duplex. You'll have the carport/driveway, inside living space, and back deck (outdoor dining/grill) to yourself, but the lawn/firepit/hammock area may be shared with up to 5 guests from the other unit.

If The Lone Star at Reiley Retreat is booked on your preferred dates, please check out the other unit of this duplex, The Agave at Reiley Retreat. We also own Meadow Lake Retreat (2 tiny homes on Meadow Lake in Seguin) and Lake Nolte Retreat (1 tiny home on Lake Nolte in Seguin).

We live locally and are only a phone call away if you need anything. We also have local maintenance and housekeeping available for needs that may arise during your stay with us.

You'll likely need a car to get around. HEB will deliver groceries to your doorstep via Shipt. Please check on Uber/DoorDash as those services seem to be intermittent here.

Reservations >2 weeks may require an additional cleaning fee.

NO smoking. Smoking of any kind (including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes, vape pens, and hookahs) is prohibited at this property, inside and out.

NO pets. Although we are pet lovers, this is a shared property with other guests who may be sensitive (allergic, fearful) to pets.

NO large parties or gatherings allowed. We have neighbors with full-time residence nearby who will report back with excessive noise or groups that exceed the home limit. Parking limited to 2 vehicles.