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ESCAPE to Hill Country Paradise @ THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 264000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
New Braunfels, TX
  • Popular LocationTexas Tubes16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSchlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark16 min drive
  • Popular LocationComal River17 min drive
  • AirportSan Antonio, TX (SAT-San Antonio Intl.)27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

ESCAPE to Hill Country Paradise @ THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA

Welcome to The Hotel California, such a lovely place...Plenty of room at the Hotel California, anytime of year, you can find it here at the ULTIMATE summer getaway or family holiday retreat! The huge pool, in ground hot tub, outdoor games including PICKLEBALL court (located under shade) Oak Grove with twinkling bistro lights, fire pit, and BBQ all creating the perfect location for your next vacation, staycation, or celebration (parties/events cannot be booked through VRBO, only vacation stays. To book events you must contact the venue, La Dolce Vita directly).

When you rent this beautiful estate you will be escaping to a peaceful 40-acre property. You will feel secluded in the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. Near the walking path you will find a laundry room that is accessible from outside the home.

The main house is breathtaking with a fabulous wrap around porch on the second level providing a scenic view of Hill Country,  with multiple entry points off the the main house and ample room to gaze at the 95 oak tree grove and gather to include an outside dining table that seats from just 2 to 18 guests. (Guest house is available ask the owner about adding it to your reservation or search Casa Blanca in VRBO).

The lower level of the main house has a grand dinning table for 14 guests and entry leading to a downstairs covered patio. For added convenience you will also find off the formal dining room a kitchen with all the comforts of home. This kitchen is fully stocked and provides you with all the utilities needed to cook a meal for your family or entertain for your guests. The kitchen includes additional seating at a dinning table for 6 guests.

After meals, retreat to the living room that boasts an L shaped couch, Smart TV (no cable, but wifi is available for netflix, prime, etc), and DVD player (movies included). The living room opens to a second seating and gaming area with a foosball table and an exterior door leading to the stone pool deck and oak grove.

Upstairs, you have the main suite a luxury bedroom that gives you the feeling of being at a 5 star resort. The HUGE walk in shower has benches to enjoy the steam or soak in the jetted tub. After your bath jump into a bed made for a King or Queen. Three additional bedrooms and one full bath are also found at the top of the stairs.

To your surprise, upstairs you will find the bonus FUN room we refer to as the BUNK ROOM! This is a kid or gentlemen's dream room! You can access the bunk room through one of the two doors from the wrap around porch and private stair case or through the main suite. This room has a full bath, black jack table, living room, mini fridge, Smart TV (no cable, but wifi is available for netflix, prime, etc), and DVD player (movies included).

The guest house which is NOT included in this listing is a three bedroom (one bedroom includes a smart tv) and one bath sleeping 8 guests. Included is a second laundry room, fully stocked kitchen, living room with Smart TV (no cable, but wifi is available for netflix, prime, etc), and DVD player (movies included). IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD THE GUEST HOUSE PLEASE MESSAGE THE OWNER OR SEARCH FOR CASA BLANCA ON VRBO). This listing does not include the guest house.

This property has an ideal location with a short drive to Historic Gruene, Natural Bridge Caverns and Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch all just 12 miles away, 10 miles to Downtown New Braunfels where you can find ample restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, and 11 miles to the world famous Schlitterbahn and Comal River. Let's not forget its only 25 miles to the Alamo and downtown San Antonio!!!

You, your family, and closest friends will have the opportunity to rejuvenate and forge memories that will last forever at Hotel California located at the famous La Dolce Vita Estates event venue.

*Events are not allowed on site when booking as a vacation rental. Only guests that are staying on site are welcome on the property. If guests are interested in hosting a wedding or event that is allowed by booking through La Dolce Vita and we encourage you to contact them by searching La Dolce Vita in New Braunfels. For those booking a vacation stay please book on vrbo! Thank you!

Property manager

Sherry Goodman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Use caution with stairs

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

New Braunfels

Located in New Braunfels, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Gruene Hall is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Comal River and Guadalupe River. Traveling with kids? Consider Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and McKenna Children's Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo - 8 min drive
  • Texas Tubes - 16 min drive
  • Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark - 16 min drive
  • Comal River - 17 min drive
  • Landa Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Big Hops Cibolo - 11 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ESCAPE to Hill Country Paradise @ THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is ESCAPE to Hill Country Paradise @ THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ESCAPE to Hill Country Paradise @ THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ESCAPE to Hill Country Paradise @ THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ESCAPE to Hill Country Paradise @ THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Northcliffe Golf Club, McKenna Children's Museum, and Brauntex Theatre. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Texas Tubes are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hunter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
This place was perfect. We had 22 ppl stay and everyone slept comfortably and had a blast. Quick responses from property manager as well if we had any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

teri T., Canton Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was large which was nice to accomodate our large group.
House was nice overall. Property is beautiful. The large room upstairs with all the bunk beds is great for large groups but it stayed very hot even with the AC unit on. We had to go buy fans to sleep. Needs an additional unit on that room. Master bed abd bath are beautiful but there needs to be some sort of door on the bathroom or even a curtain. Some things just require a little privacy. The pool was an added bonus and was large. We had a great time and close to the river. Plenty of parking and beautiful deer at sunset. We had a great time. This is our 26th year and as our party grows this house can accomodate our party.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana T., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Weekend
Had the best time with our extended family. Plenty of room for everyone. Conveniently located to everything we had planned (golf, Wurstfest, shopping/lunch in Downtown New Braunfels).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siddharthan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was as advertised
Overall a very good property. Everything worked as expected. Some minor items - Chairs in the dining area were a bit rickety. Bedroom we stayed in didn't have end tables.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Party
Location and home is phenomenal! Couldn’t have asked for anything better!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A blessing under the stars
There were 34 of us and we all slept great, played great and ate great. This place is fabulous and allowed all of us to have time to spend together away from the busyness of life. The hot tub and pool were a place to gather and fellowship. The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had. Beds were all comfortable. The oak grove was beautiful. I can't say enough. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022