The Loft House at Meadow Lake Retreat River Staycation / Kayaks / Firepit / Great WiFi

  • Stairs into the water
    Stairs into the water
  • Kayaks, paddleboard, lily pad included
    Kayaks, paddleboard, lily pad included
  • Loft House
    Loft House
  • Easily work from "home"
    Easily work from "home"
  • Over 100' of waterfront
    Over 100' of waterfront
  • Elevated deck above boat lift
    Elevated deck above boat lift
  • Outdoor layout: Front left = The Shed. Back left = Bunk House. Center = Covered common area. Far right = Loft House.
    Outdoor layout: Front left = The Shed. Back left = Bunk House. Center = Covered common area. Far right = Loft House.
  • The Shed + firepit & outdoor shower
    The Shed + firepit & outdoor shower
  • The Shed: kitchen prep area, TV, laundry, 1/2 bath
    The Shed: kitchen prep area, TV, laundry, 1/2 bath
  • Firepit
    Firepit
  • Outdoor shower
    Outdoor shower
  • The Nest
    The Nest
  • View from The Nest
    View from The Nest
  • Common area between houses
    Common area between houses
  • Common area between houses
    Common area between houses
  • Front porch
    Front porch
  • Kitchen and living viewed from loft
    Kitchen and living viewed from loft
  • Fully stocked kitchen w/ full size appliances (no dishwasher).
    Fully stocked kitchen w/ full size appliances (no dishwasher).
  • Island with seating for 2
    Island with seating for 2
  • Living area
    Living area
  • Living area w/ Roku TV
    Living area w/ Roku TV
  • Queen bedroom w/ built-in dresser & double closets
    Queen bedroom w/ built-in dresser & double closets
  • Loft w/ 3 twin beds (4' ceiling, no privacy door)
    Loft w/ 3 twin beds (4' ceiling, no privacy door)
  • Bathroom w/ hairdryer & storage
    Bathroom w/ hairdryer & storage
  • Carport
    Carport
  • Aerial view (lower half of photo)
    Aerial view (lower half of photo)
  • The only thing missing is you!
    The only thing missing is you!
  • Stay with us, and make this your view and your playground...
    Stay with us, and make this your view and your playground...
$98-550/night
2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths (1 full, 1 half) • Sleeps 1-4
Internet Lakefront (more...)

A beautiful spot perched under the trees, on the banks of the Guadalupe River. One of 2 lovely tiny homes on the property offers the comforts of home w/designer furnishing/accents. Enjoy >100' of riverfront while reconnecting w/the great outdoors w/fire pit, outdoor shower, swing-out big-screen TV, covered open-air dining/prep area. Plenty of room to spread out. Great fishing. Sleeps 4.

PLEASE NOTE: On March 27, 2023, Meadow Lake (aka Lake Nolte) will be lowered for at least 2 years for dam repairs. The waterway will be closed to all water access until April 2. We don't know what the water or riverbed will be like initially, and we estimate a "drying out" period for about at least 4-6 weeks where it may be muddy and difficult to access the water. We already have stairs into the water, so they should extend into what will be our riverbed. If not, we will extend the staircase. Water levels should be high enough to swim, wade, fish, and even kayak if the water doesn't flow too quickly. We'll post update photos of the waterfront in the beginning of April for you to see what it's like. Keep in mind that our cancellation policy allows for a full refund up to 5 days prior to your arrival, to give you time to determine if it meets your expectations.

HIGHLIGHTS
- 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / 400 square feet
- Sleeps 4
- 100' of riverfront
- Extensive outdoor space with propane grill, hammock, swinging chair, covered open-air dining / lounge area with big screen TV, fire pit, s'mores sticks, outdoor shower and half bath
- Fast WiFi (~350 Mbps)
- Smart TV
- Stocked with books, games, toys, puzzles
- Fully appointed kitchen w/ full size and countertop appliances
- Keurig w/ coffee bar
- Full size washer/dryer
- Comfortable beds
- Short drive to HEB, Walmart, Starbucks
- Centrally located to New Braunfels, San Marcos, San Antonio, Austin

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Primary bedroom - 1 queen bed (locking door)
- Loft - 3 twin beds (accessible via ladder with handrail, no privacy door, low 4' ceiling)

PLEASE NOTE
This is a tiny home, so the water heater is also tiny. This isn't the place for long indoor showers, and the tank needs time to refill between showers. But we do have an outdoor shower with a tankless water heater with a view of the water, which is second to none!

In general, this is a very quiet spot to relax and recharge. On occasional summer weekends, the lake has a more "festive" vibe, with boats, music, and guests at nearby rentals.

The Loft House is one of 2 tiny homes on the property, so the outdoor areas and riverfront may be shared with up to 4 guests from the other tiny home, the Bunk House. Your house is private (all to yourself) with your own attached front porch, as well as separate outdoor dining, grill, hammock chair, hammock, and paddles. The Shed, fire pit, outdoor area, and riverfront are shared with plenty of room to spread out. We’ve actually had a number of folks tell us they enjoyed “socially distant” s’mores around the fire pit.

If Meadow Lake Retreat Loft House is booked on your preferred dates, please check out the other tiny house on the property, Meadow Lake Retreat Bunk House. We also own Lake Nolte Retreat (tiny home on the adjacent lot) and Reiley Retreat (2 units of a duplex on the Guadalupe River in Seguin).

We live locally and are only a phone call away if you need anything. We also have local maintenance and housekeeping available for needs that may arise during your stay with us.

We love this place because it's quiet, near the end of a dead end country road with cows and lots of stars. But it's still super convenient (5 minutes) to many things like Walmart and HEB.

Right off I-10 and very centrally located to:
- essentials like HEB, Walmart, Starbucks, restaurants, movie theater (<6 miles)
- Gruene/New Braunfels/Schlitterbahn (20 miles)
- San Marcos outlet malls (25 miles)
- San Antonio (~40 miles)
- Austin (~50 miles)

You'll likely need a car to get around. HEB will deliver to your doorstep via Shipt. Please check on Uber/DoorDash as those services seem to be intermittent here.

Reservations >2 weeks may require an additional cleaning fee.

NO smoking. Smoking of any kind (including tobacco, marijuana, e-cigarettes, vape pens, and hookahs) is prohibited at this property, inside and out.

NO pets. Although we are pet lovers, this is a shared property with other guests who may be sensitive (allergic, fearful) to pets.

NO large parties or gatherings allowed. We have neighbors with full-time residence nearby who will report back with excessive noise or groups that exceed the home limit. Parking limited to 2 vehicles.

Cancellation Policy: Ninety-seven percent (97.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 7 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

My husband and I ran a business in Austin for over 10 years and couldn't leave for more than a long weekend. We are both water lovers, so we started getting away for long weekends in Seguin on this chain of lakes (Guadalupe River). We fell in love and decided to buy a place for ourselves. It has turned into multiple properties that I manage, which gives me the flexibility to spend more time with our growing family. Plus, we always have a place to stay since this has become our favorite place to vacation!

Seguin, Texas

Property Type Tiny House
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In Smart lock
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 4
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Pets not allowed
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Limited accessibility
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 25
  • Long term rental allowed
Setting & View
  • Water View
  • Lake
  • River
  • Lakefront
  • Lake View
  • Waterfront
  • River View
  • Lake Access
General
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Private Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wifi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Private Entrance
  • Lock On Bedroom Door
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Free Internet
  • Body Soap
  • Shower Gel
  • Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
  • Portable Fans
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Kettle
  • Pots & Pans
  • Kitchen Island
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Coffee
  • Wine Glasses
Bathrooms 2 Baths (1 full, 1 half)
  • Bathroom - Loft House – Shower, Toilet
  • Bathroom - The Shed – Outdoor Shower, Toilet
Sleeping Arrangements 2 Bedrooms, sleeps 1-4
  • Primary Bedroom – 1 Queen bed
  • Loft – 3 Twin beds
Entertainment
  • Television
  • Satellite/Cable
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Smart TV
Family
  • Pack N Play/Travel Crib
  • Room Darkening Shades
  • Children's Books & Toys
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Lanai/Gazebo (covered)
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Lawn/Garden
  • Kayak/Canoe
  • Water Sports Gear
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Hammock
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions
Attractions
  • Coin Laundry
  • Theme Parks
  • Water Parks
  • Winery Tours
  • Zoo
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
Sports & Adventure
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Water Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
  • Linens High Temp Wash
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Potential Noise
  • Shared Spaces
  • Limited Amenities
  • Cameras/Surveillance
  • Dangerous Animals