The Homestead, 3 Private Cottages, Pool + River Access

The Homestead brings together three adjacent private cottages - Units 1, 2, and 8 - into one seamless group retreat at Fernweh Hillside. With 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and multiple living areas, your group stays connected without sacrificing personal space. Perfectly positioned next to the pool and hot tub, with fire pit access and a covered pavilion with gas grills steps away. Private Guadalupe River access is just across River Road at Fernweh Riverfront. Ideal for: family reunions, milestone birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette weekends, corporate retreats, and large friend groups.

With 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, The Homestead comfortably accommodates larger groups—ideal for family vacations, weekend getaways with friends, or intimate retreats.

Along with the cottages’ private amenities, guests also enjoy access to a shared on-site pool and pickleball court, as well as private riverfront access located just across the street at our sister property.

Nestled between the 2nd and 3rd crossings of River Road, Fernweh Hillside is ideally located for tubing, kayaking, and fishing on the Guadalupe River. Explore nearby attractions like Schlitterbahn Waterpark, the Gruene Historic District, and local wineries. Guests can also take advantage of riverfront access and tubing adventures at our sister property across the street, Fernweh Riverfront, making this the perfect base for your Hill Country experience. Whether you're tubing, fishing, or enjoying live music at Whitewater Amphitheater, Fernweh places you in the heart of it all. Minutes from downtown New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Gruene, San Marcos, Seguin, and Bulverde!

Guests have access to a wide range of shared amenities, including:
- Resort-style pool (not heated) and hot tub (only heated in winter months)
- Pickleball and basketball court
- Central fire pit
- Propane gas grills (propane provided) in the open air pavilion
- Private river access at Fernweh Riverfront (across the road)
- Partnered tubing trips for a true Texas Hill Country adventure - shuttle pickup is at the property gate, making your tube trip top notch!

Explore nearby attractions like Gruene Hall, Canyon Lake, and San Marcos Premium Outlets.

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!! Come enjoy our amenities including a pool with hot tub inset, central fire pit, pickleball/basketball court, covered pavilion, and a dog park!

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 Units 1, 2, and 8. Unit 1 has 4 parking spaces. Unit 2 has 2 parking spaces, and Unit 8 has 1 parking space.

7 parking spaces are available for these cottages. Parking is very limited and most weekends in the summer, we are not able to accommodate additional vehicles. We do have a partnership with a neighbor to park extra vehicles for an additional fee, but availability is also limited and not guaranteed.

WiFi is available onsite, but is not guaranteed due to our remote location - prepare for a potentially unplugged adventure.

DoorDash, UberEats, Target, H-E-B, Favor, Instacart - all deliver to the property if you need something - just be sure to provide your driver with clear directions and note that cell service is non-existent on River Road.