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Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
TV
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

22 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 54

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap

Wunder-Cove consists of Seven cottages. THIS LISTING IS FOR ALL & COTTAGES! These smoke-free rustic cottages are situated side by side on a tree covered property. Each cottage has two bedrooms and one bath, kitchen, living room and a deck/patio.

Pool serves the 7 Wundercove Cottages. Perfect large space around the pool to have all your guests, there is plenty of seating. Plus 2 hot tubs, one next to pool the other next to the Angler Haus cottage. Pool and hot tubs are open! Pool is heated upon request!

New docks and boat ramp were put in this year! Perfect for relaxing by the water, fishing, or getting in the water to swim.


The views from our decks or patios are wonderful! Each cottage has a patio with a barbecue pit and yard furniture. The cottages are fully furnished, just like your own home except your food and clothes. Try and finish that book you have been reading for months or soak in our common area hot-tub. This is a' Bird Watcher's Paradise' ! as well as other wild life.

Our cottages are in order from left to right and named Bass Haus, Sunfish Haus, Angler Haus, Reel Haus, Lago Haus, Posada Haus & Catfish Haus.

1. Bass Haus - when you enter this property you will see the full kitchen, there is a small corner that has a washer and dryer. Next to the kitchen is the living room with a futon and back door leading to the back deck with umbrella and views of the water in the distance. There is a small hallway that has 3 separate door entrances. To the left is an entrance to the full bathroom. There is a door that enters the bedroom with a king and the other door has a bedroom with a full bed and bunk bed.

2. Sunfish Haus - as you enter this property there is a twin bed, there is bedroom beside the twin, this bedroom has a full bed. The living room has a futon and in the closet there is twin rollaway, has a full kitchen. The back has the master bedroom with queen and full bath. There is back deck with umbrella that has views of the water in the distance. (Out of all the 6 cottages, Sunfish does not have a washer or dryer)

3. Angler Haus - entering angler you will see the 4 twin beds, then there is a hallway with left door entering the queen bedroom, right door has bathroom. You will then enter the full kitchen, living room with futon. There is a back door that leads to the screened in porch, wash and dryer and are in a corner. From the screened in porch there is another door that leads to the deck also has an umbrella.

4. The Reel Haus- Our newest addition! She is a 2 bedroom and 1 1/2 Bath that sleeps 6. The Reel is very close to the pool located in between Lago and Posada and the Angler Haus. When you walk in you enter from the back patio into the Dining area. Tucked into the back of the house we have a sofa sleeper perfect for two guests. To the left you enter the Master bedroom where we have a the coziest room in the house. The master has a queen size bed and full size on suite bathroom. The living room and kitchen are open concept and perfect for quality time with friends and family. Connected to the kitchen is our half bath equipped with a washer and dryer. Finally at the front of the house we have a studio area with another queen size bed, couch and seating area, and a divider for the space between the room and living area. The house has a large back porch perfect for outdoor relaxation!

Next is the 2 story split level. As you pull up to this property, Lago Haus entrance is at street level. On the side of the property is outside stairs that go the ground level, Posada Haus. Entrance to Posada is in the back. Washer and dryer is inside a small room on the outside of Lago. The large back area has a 10x12 gazebo.

5. Lago Haus - entering you have the living room with futon, full kitchen area. There is a hallway that has 3 door entrances. Left door enters to a bedroom that has 2 full beds, the right door has entrance to the bathroom and the 3rd door has entrance to the queen bed.

6. Posada Haus - entering this property to the right you have the full kitchen, living room with futon and bathroom in the back. In Front of you there is a bedroom with a queen bed and to the left is the other bedroom with 2 queen beds.

7. Catfish Haus - entering this property you have the living room with futon, full kitchen bedside living room. There is a hallway with 3 door entrances, the first door goes to the full bathroom and there is a washer and dryer to the left. The other 2 doors lead to the bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has a queen bed and the other bedroom has 2 queen beds. The back has a sliding door that steps into the covered deck. Catfish is the furthest to the right and more secluded from the other cottages.

If you are coming to float the Guadalupe or Comal Rivers, they are a short drive (3 to 4 miles) upstream and are open for business. All other Attractions in town are open to include Schlitterbahn, Natural Bridge Caverns & Wild Life Park, Landa Park & the Spring fed pool.

We do have our common area hot-tub operating and a heated pool in the winter upon request!

Lake Dunlap Dam has been fully repaired and water is back up to normal levels!

Please call us or email us with any questions. We thank you for considering our properties.

Tom Hovestadt
GM
Guadalupe River Houses

Property manager

Tom

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 22 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 27
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Wunder cove Six 2/1 Cottages Secluded Waterfront sleeps up to 50

About the neighborhood

Map
New Braunfels, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Dunlap - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • New Braunfels MarketPlace - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Comal River - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Gruene Hall - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • San Marcos Station - 24 min drive
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Freiheit Country Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clear Springs Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap located?

Located in Clear Springs, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Guadalupe River and Lake Dunlap. New Braunfels MarketPlace and New Braunfels Conservation Society are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Wondercove, 7 Cozy Cottages, Secluded & Sleeps up to 54, on Lake Dunlap Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kiolbassa Family Reunion
Our family had a wonderful time ! We love the pool area. We brought our tv to watch football under the tent by the pool . We had lots of room to mingle with 32 of us ! We loved the fire pits ! The grounds keeper stop by to take our trash out daily ! He was amazing!! We had everything we needed ! Love the out door lights. It was great having coffee On the porches..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
70th birthday celebration
The pool and outdoor spaces were the best part of the trip. It felt very secluded with the woods and river right in the backyard. The seven cabins were close together but still gave everyone privacy. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool Is Not Heated
We reserved the 7 cottages for our family members to be together to celebrate not only Christmas but also New Years together. While the property worked out great for us. The biggest deciding factor in renting this property was the private heated pool and hot tub. While the pool was private it WAS NOT heated and the hot tub never reached a temperature higher than 85. This was very upsetting as we had planned the majority of our trip to hang out by the pool and that did not take place. Maintenance stopped by several times to adjust the pool heater and it would never heat past 70 even if he adjusted the thermostat. The listing definitely needs to remove the “heated” pool amenity because the pool IS NOT heated. Otherwise the property was fine, they are older “camping/fishing” cabins. We will definitely not return during the winter season. The majority of my frustrations come from the fact I emailed to confirm the pool was in fact heated prior to our stay and they confirmed that it was. However like mentioned above no matter how many times maintenance adjusted the temp it never got warm enough to utilize. There was some assumption the owner may have been remotely turning the heater down after every time maintenance adjusted it. Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in New Braunfels
Our multigenerational family group of 25 spent a long weekend at Guadalupe river houses. We had a wonderful time! Everything was as described, and Tom couldn’t have been nicer or more communicative. Check in and out was a breeze. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Juli G.

PIP Employee Appreciation Trip
My employees do not have large expectations but I wanted this experience to be good rather than average. These properties are truly "River Cabins" with absolutely "no frills" of any kind. Properties are definitely in need of renovations I am not sure if the cabins were checked prior to our arrival but there were dead water bugs in the shower. My biggest concern was the condition of the outside area where we all gathered for eating. The chairs, benches and tables were filthy and the cushions were so bad that I had to take towels out of the house to place over them. We spend an hour upon arrival cleaning this area and spraying down all the furniture to make it somewhat presentable. The best thing about the rental was the pool which was very clean and we ended up spending most of our time in this area. The overall cost of renting this complex due to it's condition would not be something I could recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and highly recommended
Great opportunity to relax, enjoy the outdoors, have fun with friends and coworkers
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a retreat
It was a great stay, the tree coverage is very nice. Pool is great, didn't get to use the hot tub. The houses are cool, but they are older and a little tighter than most might be used to. Cozy is a good word but still very nice. Beds are kind of hard... think that might have been the hard part (pun intended).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
6 house Family Vacation.
Overall a good experience. I thought the property was secluded and private but it was a business in between. Tom was great and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Family Reunion
This property is wonderful for a family reunion. The location gives you the impression of being in the country and still be able to visit or participate in any of the activities going on in New Braunsfels or nearby towns with ease. We found all cottages super clean and well stocked. In fact, my daughter in law said she had never been in a VRBO that had a kitchen as well stocked as this one. Tom, the property manager, was SO easy to work with. Check in and out was a breeze. This property helped make precious memories which made for an OUTSTANDING family reunion. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We booked our stay for our family and friends to stay close by our wedding venue. Each cottage allowed privacy for each family but the convenience to get together for meals and hang out. We absolutely enjoyed sitting on the porch in the morning and by the fire pit on our last night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
Wedding family and party stayed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Room
My team enjoyed their stay. The majority of time was spent at the pool. There are several places to relax and visit with a group. It was also nice to have kayaks to rent. Thank you for having us. Some of the trailer houses in front of the Catfish House look a little concerning but we had no problems with the neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great site for groups in New Braunfels
I stayed here with a group of adult friends for a long weekend. Communication with the owner, Tom, was quick and clear. When we first turned into the street, we were concerned to see a bit of a junk yard, but just a bit down the road the property does NOT disappoint! Each of the 6 cottages are clean, and well stocked with bedding, comfy furniture, dozens of towels, basic toiletries, kitchen appliances, cookware, dishware, silverware, cups, coffee filters, salt/pepper, fans, and air conditioning (no dishwashers). The property is definitely rustic, but well maintained. There are dozens of seating areas - mind you, you may need to clean some of the chairs as most of them are not covered, but an easy fix at the beginning of your stay. There are multiple dining areas, lounge spaces, and fire pits all across the property which was awesome, though notably, our group spent the majority of our time around the pool. The hosts are kind enough to provide ample fire wood located in multiple areas of the outdoor space, though it would have been great to have bug spray, citronella candles, tiki torches, or some other way to keep the mosquitoes at bay. We had to purchase bug spray which we then had to leave behind because we were all flying out of state and could not take liquids more than 3.4 oz on the airplane. It’s also a shame the dam is dried up, as the beautiful photos of the water from the listing were a big part of the draw. The docks were completely empty and the water was inaccessible from the main grounds, but the owner has instructions for how you can access the river a few blocks away from the property. We read online that it is dry due to a dam that broke in 2019, but the city of new braunfels had plans to repair the water dam some time in 2023. Regardless, the property was awesome, and we loved everything about it. We only had a group of 15 people, so it got kind of expensive for our group - we probably could have done better with only renting 3 of the cottages instead of all 6, but the place accommodates up to 50, so it becomes really affordable - only $45/night per person if you max out the capacity! Definitely a cool property, close to i35 and just a few blocks from liquor stores, gas stations, and even downtown new braunfels. Also worth noting, despite being a fairly rural setting, we were easily able to have deliveries from DoorDash, InstaCart, and UberEats all weekend so nobody had to even think about drinking and driving.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Romelia P.

Family Fun
It was a short stay but overall went well. The pool area was the nicest area and the kids had fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dani R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a group
This is a great space with lots of beds and the pool is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
River trip
The property was perfect for our large group. The pool was a bonus because the river behind the houses was bone dry and the river floating required quite a bit of walking, so definitely enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
As advertised, great location, pool and property were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Getaway
We hosted all of our staff and their families for a retreat. We were right at the 50 person occupancy. It was tight but still very comfortable. If you need wveryone to habe their own separate room, then this isnt the place for your group over 30ish. But The surroundings are beautiful and more than make up for it! You want tobe outside anyway but the houses are quaint and comfortable and a coolgetaway fromthe outside Texas heat. The tree cover also makes the whole camus extremely enjoyable--with sunshine bright at the pool just as needed. There's a lot of seating and socializing space. The staff/owner/property managers were very friendly and responsive. The pool was so much fun for all the families. One thing: if you're used to a softer bed, then bringing a pad or blow up mattress might make your stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wil G.

Liked: Cleanliness
River trip
Awesomeness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Times
Overall a lot of fun, just wish there were more stuff to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot for large groups!
We brought a large group of rugby players for NYE and we were not disappointed! GREAT property with a lot of outdoor entertainment space. Pool was awesome. TWO hot tubs that were cleaned daily. Comfortable living spaces, and well stocked kitchens. We were able to cook all our meals there, and stores for supplies were very close. Overall it was an awesome experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M., AUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Retreat Spot
This was a great place to stay for big groups looking for a getaway. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Terrence T.

Found the other people staying on the property Inhospitable
Maybe it was the time of the year, but your photos need to be updated, not having the lake was a bit of a letdown, other than that okay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for small family reunion
Great place for a family get together. I rented all 6 homes. The stove-top in my unit was extremely hard to cook on. WHEN I brought it to the owners attention, he response was "you're the first person to ever complain about it." Which was a defensive answer. Only one of the burners was actually working. All the burners were set at an angle. He later came by to take a look, so hopefully it will be fixed or replaced. We enjoyed our stay and everyone was very happy with the quaint cottage feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean R., WILLIS

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful, quite location.
The property is well maintained with paths leading from house to house making it a great location for a family or group getaway. There are outside seating areas for groups to gather in front of each house with bbq grills and firepits. The pool area is wonderful. Lots of seating conveniently arranged. Plenty of room for private discussions or gathering together. We look forward to booking this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021