Vacation rentals in Comal River
Find and book unique accommodations on Airbnb
Top-rated vacation rentals in Comal River
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness, and more.
Vacation rentals for every style
Get the amount of space that is right for you
Popular amenities for Comal River vacation rentals
Comal River cabin rentals
Owl Spring Ranch Bunkhouse
Cypress Creek Cabin
Log Cabin at Burke Rock Ranch "The Hive"
Recharge in our exclusive modern cabin!
The Cedar Cabin - The Homestead Cottages
Lux Retreat in DWELL mag! BURNING CREEK w/Pool&SPA
Canyon Lake Cabin-The Creel Inn
The Cabin at Hill Country Nature Retreat
Comal River house rentals
Waterfront, Pet-friendly Sanctuary w/ Hot tub
The Plumeria Retreat on the Lake
The Sherlock Home a House of Conundrums!
The Austin Street Haus
5 min from Whitewater | Hot Tub | Pool Table | BBQ
Perfect Gruene Vacay
River + Epic Views! Game Room, Firepit, Lake 3 Min
Whitewater Ranch Retreat
Other great vacation rentals in Comal River
Riverfront condo /Schlitterbahn
SKYHOUSE Canyon Lake: Private Pool and Lake Views
Lakeview Getaway + Pool, Hot Tub & Pet Friendly
Mi Casita Hideaway
Riverfront-1BLK to Schlitterbahn
Rapids Condo 303-Comal Waterfront Downtown NBTX
Lakeshore Lodge 1 - Private pool & Close to lake
A-Frame with Heated Mini-Pool, Stunning Views
Your guide to Comal River
Welcome to Comal River
Nestled in Texas’s bucolic Hill Country, the wide, blue, spring-fed Comal River is nothing short of idyllic — short being the operative word here. Locals have dubbed the waterway “the longest shortest river in the world” because it flows for just 2.5 miles, entirely contained within the city limits of charming New Braunfels.
The Comal is best known as a tubing destination. Folks flock here with inflated inner tubes to enjoy a respite from the heat, as they float along in the cool water, stopping at sandbars to picnic or swim. While the nearby Guadalupe, another popular tubing spot, has a few rapids and attracts boisterous crowds, the Comal offers a leisurely experience.
If you are looking for thrills, the Comal does run by — and feed — a popular waterpark. But you don’t have to get in the water to enjoy this lovely little river, which is lined with tree-shaded parks, home to endangered species, and an excellent spot to fish, canoe, and kayak.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Comal River
The best season for tubing in Texas is summer, when temperatures sizzle. But the Comal River stays a refreshing 70 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, year-round, making for comfortable swimming on almost any sunny day. With approximately 25 million visitors every summer, booking one of the area’s rentals can be more challenging during this season, and the atmosphere becomes particularly spirited on holiday weekends. Plan to visit on a weekday if you want something a bit calmer. If you’d rather canoe or kayak — or enjoy the river from shore — consider visiting in the off season, when the weather is still warm and the river, bereft of tubers, is serene.
Top things to do in Comal River
Landa Park
The headwaters of the Comal River are located in the 51-acre Landa Park, where you can picnic riverside under sprawling oak trees. The park also includes a small lake, an arboretum with more than 80 species of trees, tennis courts, a mini golf course as well as a full-size one, hiking trails, and a miniature train. Two neighboring parks, Prince Solms Park and Hinman Island Park, also border the river and have areas for swimming and fishing.
Dive the Comal River
Scuba diving offers a completely different perspective on the Comal. The visibility of the spring waters is excellent, revealing numerous species of shellfish and small fish, including the endangered Fountain Darter, a little reddish-brown fish found only in the Comal and nearby San Marcos springs systems. The quick drift dive only takes 15 to 30 minutes, and divers can rent gear from shops in town.
Tube the Comal River
Tubing is a serious pastime here. Most folks start downriver from Wurstfest Grounds (home to the annual all-things-German festival in November) and float down to the Last Tuber’s Exit. Bring your own tube, or rent from one of the local outfitters, who offer every variety necessary and also offer air conditioned bus rides back to your starting spot.
Destinations to explore
- Brazos River Vacation rentals
- Colorado River Vacation rentals
- Houston Vacation rentals
- Austin Vacation rentals
- Central Texas Vacation rentals
- Dallas Vacation rentals
- San Antonio Vacation rentals
- Guadalupe River Vacation rentals
- Galveston Vacation rentals
- South Padre Island Vacation rentals
- Fort Worth Vacation rentals
- Corpus Christi Vacation rentals
- Cabin rentals Comal River
- Rentals with outdoor seating Comal River
- Pet-friendly rentals Comal River
- Apartment rentals Comal River
- Rentals with a hot tub Comal River
- Rentals with pools Comal River
- Rentals with a fire pit Comal River
- Waterfront rentals Comal River
- Rentals with a patio Comal River
- Condo rentals Comal River
- Cottage rentals Comal River
- Family-friendly rentals Comal River
- Rentals with a fireplace Comal River
- Rentals with a washer and dryer Comal River
- House rentals Comal River
- San Antonio River Walk
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Alamodome
- Schlitterbahn
- Mueller
- Blue Hole Regional Park
- Guadalupe River State Park
- AT&T Center
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Natural Bridge Caverns
- Zilker Botanical Garden
- Morgan's Wonderland
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Circuit of The Americas
- Pedernales Falls State Park
- Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Brackenridge Park Golf Course
- Canyon Springs Golf Club
- Tapatio Springs Hill Country Golf Course
- Blanco State Park
- San Antonio Botanical Garden
- Austin Convention Center
- The Bandit Golf Club
- Government Canyon State Natural Area