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Family River Trip
Just as all the other reviews state, the pictures don't do this place justice!
I went back and forth trying to decide between 3 different places to stay, all of which were within walking distance of Maria's place. I am glad to say I chose the right one.
It is just a mile away from Gruene, TX and less than that to Gruene River Co. and Rockin' R rentals. If you end up going up river from the Gruene Bridge you get to float right by the house.
I'll start with the yard, it's ridiculous!!! It is massive, perfectly groomed and has seating everywhere, both close to the house and down right next to the river. It has two grills (charcoal and gas), a big fire pit, horseshoes, a dock with access to the water (big plus), canoes and kayaks (which you can take up river about 8-10 min to see the rapids). I can't say enough about the yard, it had so much water front. You can also just post up in the water out front, because there are two huge rocks just under the water out in the middle of the river to stand on. The water was fairly low, so when we were all out there the water came up to around our waist/chests. Made for good times watching all the tubers and rafters float by.
Now for the house. It looks a little crazy and it is, but the way it is setup creates privacy for all the guests. We had 21 people staying, ranging from 2 to 65 and we never felt cramped at all. It is spaced out nicely and there are plenty of bathrooms to accommodate everyone. It does have a main room with one TV (only time we used it was to watch the NBA Finals one night, lots of Spurs fans with us) and WIFI so your phones will work with no problem.
This was the first of what hopes to be an annual trip for my family and we will definitely be using Maria's house again in the future.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
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