Bluebonnet Retreat | 1BR King | Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Welcome to Fernweh Hillside, your perfect getaway in the heart of the Texas Hill Country! This modern 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage (Unit 11) offers comfort and style, ideal for couples, small families, friends, or solo travelers. Located along the iconic River Road in New Braunfels, the property combines modern amenities with retreat-style features, including a sparkling pool, hot tub, and access to a private riverfront just across the road. WiFi available, not guaranteed. Parking Available= 1 Spot

Experience the charm of this thoughtfully designed cottage, built in 2023:

- Modern interior: Bright and welcoming, with comfortable furnishings and stylish décor, featuring a king bed in the bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living area.

- Full kitchen: Prepare meals with ease! We’ve provided all the essentials you need, including a 4-burner induction cooktop, microwave, and dishwasher.

- Cozy living area: Lounge on the queen sleeper sofa while streaming your favorite shows on our Smart TVs or grab a game from the shelf and enjoy some friendly competition.

- Resort amenities: Access the shared pool, hot tub, pickleball court, and basketball court for hours of relaxation and fun.

Guests have access to a wide range of shared property amenities, including:

- Resort-style pool (unheated) and integrated hot tub (heated Oct-Apr)
- Pickleball and basketball court
- Private riverfront access at Fernweh Riverfront (across the road)
- Partnered tubing trips for a true Texas Hill Country adventure

Minutes from downtown New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene, San Marcos, Seguin, and Bulverde. Explore nearby attractions, including:

- Gruene Hall
- Whitewater Amphitheater
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark
- Hill Country Wineries
- San Marcos Premium Outlets
- Bulverde Saturday Night Rodeo
- And MORE! Reach out to us for any Hill Country recommendations!

Property management is available 24/7 during your stay. Our dedicated team is available to answer your questions and ensure your stay is seamless and enjoyable!

Fernweh Hillside is a brand new upscale, relaxed, family friendly cottage resort along River Road in New Braunfels, Texas. Located between 2nd and 3rd Crossing, this resort-like experience offers a new experience for the long-time Guadalupe tubers - come check out the best that River Road has to offer!! Our 15 homes vary in size with the largest unit sleeping up to 10 guests. Come enjoy our amenities including a pool, pickleball/basketball court, covered pavilion, and a central fire pit!

Our sister property, which all guests have access to, has private riverfront access with partnered tube trips daily during the high season. Perfect location for fishing during the low season. Enjoy everything that River Road has to offer!

All of the units are numbered, and the driveway loops - parking is available next to or near all units. A property map is included in the listing to guide you to Unit 11.

Yes, we have WiFi! Although we have secured the fastest and most reliable speeds available for our remote area, we cannot guarantee availability of service, nor are we responsible for limitations in service when bandwidth is overwhelmed — please be prepared to unplug.

Fernweh Hillside is home to 15 private rentals onsite and all available amenities are shared, including riverfront access.

We kindly ask all guests to be mindful of water usage during your stay. Please minimize water use and do not use outdoor hoses or spigots. Your efforts to conserve water in this environmentally sensitive area (Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone) are greatly appreciated.

Our one bedroom cottage kitchens do not have an oven for baking.
VISITORS & OUTSIDE GUESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON PROPERTY AT ANY TIME. Violation of this policy will result in a fee and potential removal from the property without refund. Fernweh is only accessible by our reservation guests.

Use of personal outdoor grilling equipment of any kind is not permitted on the property. This includes portable grills, smokers, fire pits, and similar devices. Use of personal grills, smokers, or open flames will result in a fee and may result in removal from the property without refund.

Trailers of any kind are not permitted on the property.

Smoking or vaping is strictly forbidden indoors and an additional $500 cleaning fee will be assessed for any violations. Smoking is permitted outdoors and we request that you do not litter by extinguishing and disposing of any butts appropriately. Please be courteous of other property guests when in common areas.