GRUENE ESTATE (FORMERLY ROCK STREET RETREAT)- & HISTORICAL FARM

 
 
 
New Braunfels estate rental - Historic Main House-Front
Historic Main House-Front
 
New Braunfels estate rental - Historic Main House-Front

Historic Main House-Front

Historic Main House-Front

Historic Main House-Front

Queen Size Bed-Bedroom 1

Queen Size Bed-Bedroom 1

King Sized Bed in Welsch's Corner - Bedroom 2 in Main House

King Sized Bed in Welsch's Corner - Bedroom 2 in Main House

Main House - Bedroom 3 - Emily's Attic contains trundle bed (2 twins)

Main House - Bedroom 3 - Emily's Attic contains trundle bed (2 twins)

Main Bath With Shower and Claw Foot Tub

Main Bath With Shower and Claw Foot Tub

Entry Way

Entry Way

Main House - Comfy Leather Sofa in Living Area

Main House - Comfy Leather Sofa in Living Area

Main House - Oversized Dining Table comfortably seats 10

Main House - Oversized Dining Table comfortably seats 10

Main House-Fully Furnished Kitchen

Main House-Fully Furnished Kitchen

Old Gruene Estate: Back Yard Cottage Front

Old Gruene Estate: Back Yard Cottage Front

King sized bed in Cottage

King sized bed in Cottage

Fully Furnished Efficiency Kitchen

Fully Furnished Efficiency Kitchen

Cottage Interior-Living Area

Cottage Interior-Living Area

Relaxing hammock holds two - west side backyard

Relaxing hammock holds two - west side backyard

Gruene Estate Cottage under giant oak

Gruene Estate Cottage under giant oak

Landscape in front of cottage

Landscape in front of cottage

Shady Patio - East side of home

Shady Patio - East side of home

Per night (USD) $145 - $469
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps12
  • 3 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the New Braunfels vacation estate rental
4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps up to 12

Enjoy a little bit of country and history located in the heart of our city, one mile from downtown New Braunfels and one mile from Gruene, Texas. The first home built by Ernst and Antoinette Gruene in 1857 still exists in a secluded, farm-like setting.

Relax among giant oak trees and refreshing breezes. Country comes alive as you make memories around the large campfire. Quietly gaze at the open sky, with silence broken only by the whistle of the distant train and sounds of the native wildlife.

HOUSE AND CABIN ARE AVAILABLE INDEPENDENTLY OR TOGETHER. RESERVATION CALENDAR MAY NOT REFLECT ACTUAL AVAILABILITY FOR RENTAL OF COTTAGE UNLESS IT IS BEING RENTED WITH THE MAIN HOUSE. PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL.

MAIN HOUSE (Sleeps Six to Eight)

-Three bedrooms, 2 baths

-King bed

-Queen bed

-Trundle beds

-Large bath with double sinks, separate shower and old fashioned footed tub

-Additional bath with shower

-Fully furnished kitchen

-Washer and dryer

-Cable TV

-WIFI internet access

-BBQ pit with smokebox

-Picnic tables

-Outside patios with fireplaces

-Horseshoe pits

-Large hammock

-Fine linens and down pillows

-Cots and queen-sized air mattress available.

Weekly/Monthly rates are discounted, ask for details.

COTTAGE (Studio Style Sleeps Two to Four)

-King size bed

-Twin trundle

-Bathroom containing shower

-Fully furnished efficiency kitchen and living area

-Cable TV

-Internet access

-Outside deck

-BBQ pit with smokebox

-Picnic tables

-Patios with fireplaces

-Horseshoe pits

-Fine linens and down pillows

-Cots available for kids.

Weekly/Monthly rates are discounted, ask for details.

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About Nolan Bluntzer

My family and I have been living in New Braunfels since 1978. My husband and I have five grown children, and three grandchildren. We enjoy owning the original Gruene Estate and look forward to continuing their legacy.

Nolan Bluntzer purchased this estate in 2004
What makes this estate unique

Gruene Estate is truely a unique property. We bought the house because of its charm, history, and ideal location. The main house was built by the Gruene family in 1856 and we have tried very hard to maintain it's original form. Set on 15 acres, it is one of the last areas in the town of New Braunfels and Gruene that is undeveloped. It's ideal location allows people to be in Gruene, New Braunfels or Schlitterbahn in less then 5 minutes. Families love the property because of the farm like setting. In the spring we grow and harvest hay. In addition, we have two extremely friendly longhorns and a horse that you can feed from hand. Most nights, deer come to the back of the house and eat from the deer feeder.

New Braunfels estate rental - Historic Main House-Front

Historic Main House-Front

Historic Main House-Front

Historic Main House-Front

Queen Size Bed-Bedroom 1

Queen Size Bed-Bedroom 1

King Sized Bed in Welsch's Corner - Bedroom 2 in Main House

King Sized Bed in Welsch's Corner - Bedroom 2 in Main House

Main House - Bedroom 3 - Emily's Attic contains trundle bed (2 twins)

Main House - Bedroom 3 - Emily's Attic contains trundle bed (2 twins)

Main Bath With Shower and Claw Foot Tub

Main Bath With Shower and Claw Foot Tub

Entry Way

Entry Way

Main House - Comfy Leather Sofa in Living Area

Main House - Comfy Leather Sofa in Living Area

Main House - Oversized Dining Table comfortably seats 10

Main House - Oversized Dining Table comfortably seats 10

Main House-Fully Furnished Kitchen

Main House-Fully Furnished Kitchen

Old Gruene Estate: Back Yard Cottage Front

Old Gruene Estate: Back Yard Cottage Front

King sized bed in Cottage

King sized bed in Cottage

Fully Furnished Efficiency Kitchen

Fully Furnished Efficiency Kitchen

Cottage Interior-Living Area

Cottage Interior-Living Area

Relaxing hammock holds two - west side backyard

Relaxing hammock holds two - west side backyard

Gruene Estate Cottage under giant oak

Gruene Estate Cottage under giant oak

Landscape in front of cottage

Landscape in front of cottage

Shady Patio - East side of home

Shady Patio - East side of home

Nearest Airport : Austin or San Antonio at 25 Miles
Nearest Motorway : I -Hwy. 35 at 3 Miles
Car: recommended

Historical city of Gruene is home to the oldest dance hall in Texas (Gruene Hall), Schliltterbahn (original and one of a kind largest water park in United States), tubing and rafting on the Guadalupe & Comal Rivers, convenient to outlet malls, the Alamo & Riverwalk, Sea World, & Fiesta Texas; various lakes are great for fishing, water skiing, & jet skiing

Other Activities: tubing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking

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Rental Rates for this vacation estate rental in New Braunfels, Texas

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Base Rate
$145
$469
Fri, Sat, Sun
2 nights
 

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CALL OR EMAIL FOR AVAILABILITY, DISCOUNTS, & OFF SEASON PRICING!!
**No Cleaning Fee** 13% sales tax not included
House & Cottage: $469 (Sleeps 10-12)
Main House Only: $400 (Sleeps 6-8)
Cottage Only: $145 (Sleeps 4-6)

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation estate rental in New Braunfels, Texas

Property Type:
  • estate
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Floor Area:
  • 1750 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Town
  • Rural
Theme:
  • Historic
  • Family
General:
  • Shampoo
  • Sofa Bed
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Paper Towels
  • Washing Machine
  • Activities Guide
  • Linens Provided
  • Hair Dryer
  • Local Maps
  • Towels Provided
  • Air Conditioning
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Toilet Paper
  • Computer Available
  • Iron & Board
  • Internet
  • Alarm Clock
  • Laundry Soap
  • Wireless Internet
  • Basic Soaps
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Blender
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Mini Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , tub , shower , Clawfoot tub
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
  • Welsch's Corner - 1 king , Rustic
    Miss Emily's Garden - 1 queen
    Ella's Attic - 2 twin/ single , Day Bed w/ trundle pull out bed
    Cottage - 1 king
    Living Room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Convertible queen sofa bed
  • Welsch's Corner is our rustic room with a 4-poster bed containing an exposed wall showing the original 'fach werk' built in 1856. Animal skins and a trophy deer mount give this room warmth and a kinship to mother nature. Miss Emily's Garden has a vintage Victorian influence complete with antique bed and flowered block quilt bedspread. Three large full length windows look out on a large picture-book oak tree that shades the lush, green landscape on the west side yard. Ella's Attic brings out the child in us all with it's sloped attic style ceiling and red wrought-iron daybed with pull-out trundle bed. Antique children's coats and decorative wall paintings add charm to this darling room. Our self-contained cottage is complete with a king bed, and 2 adult size cots, efficiency size kitchen, and bathroom with shower. A cozy get-away!
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Books
  • Games for Kids
  • Games
  • Toys
  • VCR
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • Books for Kids
  • CD Player
  • Music Library
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Bicycles
  • Patio
  • 15 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions:
  • coin laundry
  • churches
  • winery tours
  • pond
  • library
  • restaurants
  • recreation center
  • cinemas
  • museums
  • caves
  • playground
  • water parks
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • outlet shopping
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • horseback riding
  • antiquing
  • paddle boating
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
  • medical services
  • fitness center
  • laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • water tubing
  • pier fishing
  • cycling
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • jet skiing
  • snorkeling
  • tennis
  • fly fishing
  • golf
  • hunting small game
  • sailing
  • golf privileges optional
  • swimming
  • freshwater fishing
  • water skiing
  • fishing
  • hunting
Notes:
Property can be rented up to a month at a time.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation estate rental in New Braunfels, Texas

Gruene Estate (Formerly Rock Street Retreat)- & Historical Farm
average rating of 4.9333334 based on 32 reviews
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Gruene Estate (Formerly Rock Street Retreat)- & Historical Farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p166369
970-389-4637
New Braunfels Texas Hill Country
Houston, Tx.
5

Old Fashioned Holiday

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 2, 2008
  • Stayed: Nov 2008
Our family enjoyed the privelege of staying at the Rock Street Retreat for a memorable holiday. There were 11 of us, ages 73 to 5 and each one had something special to say about the experience.

We often go different places for holidays and this is the first time everyone wants to go back.

A truly great experience. The house is charming, the yard unbelieveable and every amenity is available.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: It is our pleasure to accommodate such gracious guests. Thank You!
Helpful votes: 4/5
business
Gruene Estate (Formerly Rock Street Retreat)- & Historical Farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p166369
970-389-4637
New Braunfels Texas Hill Country
Dallas
5

Warm, Welcoming and Wonderful Getaway

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 8, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
When I am looking for a quick getaway, somewhere not too far from my home in Dallas but far enough to feel like I have really "gotten away"...this is where I will come! New Braunfels, nestled in the TX Hll Country, offers the perfect escape with a little something for everyone. It's outdoorsy with plenty of nature to enjoy but there is also plenty of shopping and restaurants and night life nearby. I chose the Gruene Estate on the recommendation of a friend for a quick weekend girls' getaway. It was exactly what we were looking for. It's an old/historical home and has been outfitted and decorated accordingly. It was comfortable and provided all the interior space need for 4 moms and 2 infants. The beds were AMAZING...so comfortable and all the linens were fresh & soft. Heaven. The house was incredibly clean which I didn't expect from an older home...I walked around barefoot which I don't even do in my own house. The outside space is large with several areas for breakfast coffee under the giant tress or evening cocktails by the horseshoe pits. It was spring and perfect weather so we spent most of our time outside which was wonderful. The scene is pastoral and beautiful with TONS of deer to watch in the evenings and the resident longhorns & horses looming ever-present. It was relaxing, stress-free, comfortable, convenient, welcoming and entirely pleasant. I HIGHLY recommend GE for a weekend getaway with or without children. And while I haven't attended an event there, the space provided for weddings & parties looks incredible and I wouldn't hesitate to put it on my must-see list for those looking to host a wedding or event in the heart of the hill country.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Gruene Estate (Formerly Rock Street Retreat)- & Historical Farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p166369
970-389-4637
New Braunfels Texas Hill Country
Abilene, Tx
5

A perfect girls weekend/getaway!!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 16, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Got together with my best girlfriends for a fun and relaxing weekend at the Gruene Estate. It couldn't have been more perfect! The house was clean, comfortable and accomodating. I got two wonderful nights of sleep on a super comfy bed. The kitchen had everything we needed for semi prepared meals, and very close to town for eating out! The weather was perfect so we very much enjoyed all the outdoor sitting areas, especially when gazing out on the longhorns! I highly recommend this property, seems hard to beat for the location, size and comfort!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Gruene Estate (Formerly Rock Street Retreat)- & Historical Farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p166369
970-389-4637
New Braunfels Texas Hill Country
Sugar Land
5

Cool

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 12, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
Excellent in every every way. Great accommodations and location. Will go back again for sure.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Gruene Estate (Formerly Rock Street Retreat)- & Historical Farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p166369
970-389-4637
New Braunfels Texas Hill Country
Austin
5

Quite possibly the most relaxing weekend of my life - not exaggerating!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 10, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Our stay at Gruene Estate could not have been better. We take a girls trip once a year, and have been to some really nice and exciting destinations, but never in the 12 years that we have been doing this, can I remember such an all-around fantastic experience.

We arrived Friday afternoon to the gorgeous grounds of Gruene Estate, and it was IMMACULATE. Several of us commented that we usually prefer not to walk around sans shoes because of all the junk that gets on your feet, but Gruene Estate was so clean that we kicked off our shoes and made ourselves at home!

The decor of the cottages, the multiple patios and porches, the pavilion, the beautiful wedding chapel - all of it is stunning! They have done such an amazing job of mixing Texas Hill Country ambiance with comfortably elegant decor. It feels as though you've entered a really high-end photo shoot for "the perfect weekend getaway", complete with grazing deer and Longhorns in a sprawling field of grass and wildflowers. We loved exploring the open-air chapel and all agreed that we wish we could get married again at Gruene Estate!

The staff was courteous, friendly, and made it clear that they were available to accommodate any needs we might have without being pushy or TOO present.

And to top it all off, that bed was probably the most comfortable one I have ever slept in. They obviously spared no expense on linens, pillows, etc. I would go back just for the sleep alone!

Gruene Estate provides tons of activity options, yard games such as washers and horseshoes, beautiful grounds to walk, lots of nearby attractions - but we opted to stay in our pajamas and lounge on the porches all weekend. Maybe we'll be more motivated to be active next time!

Either way, I highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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