Calm water of Lake Placid at golden hour with private docks and tall trees along the shore

McQueeney, Texas

A Lakefront Lodge for Large Groups

Guadalupe Lake Lodge sleeps 30 on the calm water of Lake Placid, just 10 minutes east of New Braunfels, with room for the whole family under one roof.

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★★★★★A Guest Favorite

Guest loved“We caught fish, made smores by the campfire, played pingpong.”

30guests under one roof

5,000 sq ftroom to gather and unwind

Private dockon calm Lake Placid

1 acre lotpark-like grounds by the water

Worth the drive

A gathering place for families across Texas.

Houston2 hr 45 min drive

Austin1 hr drive

San Antonio40 min drive

Dallas4 hr drive

Guadalupe Lake Lodge glowing at dusk with string lights, firepit, and pecan trees — The lodge at dusk, firepit lit under the pecan trees

Built for being together

Big enough for everyone. Thoughtful enough to feel easy.

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Backyard lake accessA gentle backyard slope leads to the water with no steep staircase between the house and the lake.
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A layout that worksGather in the open kitchen and living room, then spread out when the day winds down.
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Warm modern characterWall to wall lake views, pine ceilings, and spaces that feel current without feeling overdone.
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Peaceful park like groundsPecan trees, a firepit, a private dock, and calm water just beyond the patio.

See inside the house

From the guestbook

Stay for the lake. Remember the feeling.

“We had an amazing stay at this spacious lake house. Our group of three families had plenty of room to spread out.”
★★★★★ Eloy T. · Vrbo, July 2026

“My friends, family, and kids all had a great time at the lakehouse! We caught fish, made smores by the campfire, played pingpong.”
★★★★★Steven W. · Vrbo, May 2026

“Great place and stay! It seems even bigger in person than the pictures. Being on the water was perfect.”
★★★★★Courtney · Airbnb, October 2026

Private dock on Lake Placid with calm water and trees — Chairs by the water at the private dock

Your days on the water

Calm water, right outside.

Step onto the private dock for boating, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, or fishing. Two dock ladders make lake entry simple.

Explore the lake and grounds

Park like grounds with pecan trees at Guadalupe Lake Lodge — Pecan-shaded backyard just steps to the lake

Firepit with seating for evening gatherings — Firepit beneath the pecan trees

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Room for the whole family

A House That Works for 30

Five spacious bedrooms, four full baths, real beds, no bunkbeds, and the shared spaces a big group actually needs.

5,000square feet

5bedrooms

4full baths

30guests

A room for each family unit

Real bedrooms, not a bunk room.

Every bedroom has a king bed, a full bed, and a queen sleeper sofa. Families can close the door at night and wake up rested for another day together.

The primary bedroom has a private bath. Two Jack and Jill baths serve bedrooms two through five, plus a fourth full bath for the group.

No bunkbeds. No air mattresses needed. Just real beds and a thoughtful layout that makes a full house feel comfortable.

Master bedroom with king bed and warm wood ceiling — Primary bedroom with a king bed

Step inside

Space to cook, gather, and unwind.

Full kitchen with large island and stainless appliances — Full kitchen with large island

Open living area with lake views through wall to wall windows — Open living area with lake views

Dining area beside the full kitchen — Dining area beside the kitchen

Guest bedroom with king bed and full bed

Spacious primary bedroom with a king bed — Primary bedroom

Primary bedroom sleeping and seating areas — Primary bedroom seating and sleeping area

Spacious guest bedroom arranged for a family — Another spacious guest bedroom

Fourth bedroom with a king bed, full bed, and queen sleeper sofa — Fourth bedroom with king, full bed, and sleeper sofa

Fifth bedroom with a king bed, full bed, and queen sleeper sofa — Fifth bedroom with king, full bed, and sleeper sofa

Primary bathroom with a double vanity — Primary bathroom with double vanity

Jack and Jill bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub, and glass shower — Jack and Jill bathroom with soaking tub

Second Jack and Jill bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub, and glass shower — Second Jack and Jill bathroom with soaking tub

Full guest bathroom with tub and shower — Full guest bathroom

Living room seating beneath vaulted pine ceilings — Living room seating

Everyday comfort

The details that keep a big stay running smoothly.

Gather

Open floor plan
Large kitchen island
Stainless appliances
Wall to wall lake views
Vaulted tongue and groove pine ceilings

Settle in

Full laundry
Linens and towels included
Central air
Free wifi
Six flat screen televisions

Arrive together

Parking for around 15 cars total in the driveway and adjacent empty lot
No street parking; please carpool or use rideshare
Trailer parking on site
RV parking with advance permission

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Take a closer look

Explore the Lodge, Room by Room

See the bedrooms, gathering spaces, covered deck, one acre grounds, private dock, and Lake Placid views before you plan your stay.

The full photo tour

Inside, outside, and down by the water.

All five bedrooms and four bathrooms

Floor plan showing all five bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry, pantry, and balconies — Floor plan, room layout

Guest bedroom with a king bed, full bed, and queen sleeper sofa — Guest bedroom · 2 of 5 bedrooms

Guest bedroom 2 with a bed, wall-mounted TV, and the shared Jack and Jill bath through the doorway — Guest bedroom 2, bed and TV, shared bath beyond

Guest bedroom 3 with a bed, wall-mounted TV, and the shared Jack and Jill bath through the doorway — Guest bedroom 3, bed and TV, shared bath beyond

Guest bedroom 4 with a bed, wall-mounted TV, and the shared Jack and Jill bath through the doorway — Guest bedroom 4, bed and TV, shared bath beyond

Guest bedroom 5 with a bed, wall-mounted TV, and the shared Jack and Jill bath through the doorway — Guest bedroom 5, bed and TV, shared bath beyond

Jack and Jill bathroom with double vanity, soaking tub, and glass shower, shared by two guest bedrooms — Jack and Jill bathroom · 2 of 4 bathrooms

Soaking tub and glass shower in the first Jack and Jill bathroom — Jack and Jill bathroom 2, soaking tub and glass shower

Soaking tub and glass shower in the second Jack and Jill bathroom — Jack and Jill bathroom 3, soaking tub and glass shower

Kitchen, dining, and living

Open kitchen with a large island and stainless appliances — Open kitchen with a large island

Spacious kitchen and island arranged for a large group — Kitchen gathering space

Kitchen counters, appliances, and food preparation space — Kitchen details and prep space

Dining area beside the open kitchen — Dining area beside the kitchen

Open living room with broad windows facing the lake — Open living room with lake views

Comfortable living room seating beneath vaulted pine ceilings — Living room seating beneath pine ceilings

Grounds, dock, and the lake

Guadalupe Lake Lodge and its one-acre grounds glowing at dusk — The lodge and grounds glowing at dusk

Calm Lake Placid water at golden hour — Lake Placid at golden hour

Pecan-shaded backyard leading toward Lake Placid — Pecan shaded backyard just steps to the lake

Park-like lawn and mature trees between the lodge and lake — Park like grounds between the house and water

Patio seating overlooking the lake — Lake view patio

Firepit seating beneath mature pecan trees — Firepit beneath the trees

Firepit gathering area on the lakefront lawn — Firepit gathering area

Private dock extending into calm Lake Placid — Private dock on Lake Placid

Open-water view across Lake Placid from the private dock — Open water view from the private dock

Private dock beside the tree-shaded shoreline — Dock beside the shaded shoreline

Wide view of calm Lake Placid and the opposite shore — Wide Lake Placid view

Trees reflected in the calm water of Lake Placid — Trees reflected on Lake Placid

Quiet Lake Placid water beneath a broad sky — A quiet day on Lake Placid

Wide driveway with guest parking beside the lodge — Driveway and guest parking

Large covered gathering area beneath the raised house — Covered gathering space beneath the house

Ping-pong table in the covered area beneath the house — Ping pong beneath the house

Gas grill ready for outdoor cooking — Outdoor gas grill

Picture your group here.

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Lake Placid and the grounds

Calm Water at Your Doorstep

A private dock, two dock ladders, shady pecan trees, and easy days of boating, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing.

Private dock on Lake Placid with calm open water — Open water from the private dock

Lake days, your way

From the first swim to the last cast.

Bring the boat, launch a kayak, cool off with a swim, or fish from the dock. Guests enter the lake from the private dock using two dock ladders. Life jackets are recommended for everyone in or near the water.

BoatingWater skiingJet skiingKayakingCanoeingPaddleboardingSwimmingFishing

Know the water

Lake Placid at a glance.

198 acres

Lake Placid is designed as a constant level lake, reaching a maximum depth of about 40 feet near the dam and becoming shallower elsewhere. Directly behind the lodge, the water is about 10 feet deep at its deepest point. Water levels remain subject to river authority operations and natural conditions.

Enter from the dock

Two dock ladders provide direct entry into the lake from the private dock.

Cast a line

Fish for largemouth bass, white crappie, blue catfish, and channel catfish.

Bringing a boat

Launch nearby. Park at the house.

Private dock on Lake Placid beside shaded shoreline — The dock beside the shaded shoreline

The free public boat ramp is at Exit 605 off Interstate 10 on the Seguin side, about five minutes from the house. Watercraft trailer parking is available on site. RVs are welcome with advance permission.

Clean, drain, and dry. Lake Placid has zebra mussels. Texas law requires boaters to clean, drain, and dry boats before traveling to another body of water.

Need watercraft

Rent nearby or plan a river day.

Red Beard Boats, about 3 miles away, offers captained boat rentals plus kayaks, paddleboards, tubes, and splash mats on Lake Placid.

Traditional river tubing is not available at the house because the water is dammed. Comal and Guadalupe river outfitters are 15 to 20 minutes away in New Braunfels.

See things to do at the lodge

Calm water of Lake Placid reflecting trees along the shoreline — Trees reflected on calm Lake Placid

Outside the water

Park like grounds beneath the pecan trees.

Events at the lodge

Reunions, Weddings, and Gatherings on the Lake

One roof for the whole group — sleeps 30 overnight, with room for up to 50 guests on the property for an approved event. Every event needs prior approval and carries an $850 event fee.

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Full kitchen with large island for cooking together — The kitchen island, built for a crowd

Family reunions

Enough space should not mean everyone feels scattered.

Cook breakfast around the big kitchen island. Let the cousins race to the dock. Settle into the patio after sunset while the firepit glows beneath the trees.

The lodge brings 30 people together without turning the weekend into a logistics puzzle. Five real bedrooms, no bunkbeds, and four full baths give each family unit a comfortable home base. The open living area, lakefront patio, covered deck, and grounds give the whole group reasons to reconnect.

A natural rhythm

Gather. Play. Breathe.

Gather outside

Share stories around the firepit under the pecan trees.

Ping pong in the covered area under the house

Make your own fun

Play ping pong and games in the covered space beneath the house.

Cook together

Prep, serve, and linger around a kitchen built for a crowd.

Calm Lake Placid water with trees along the shoreline

Take to the water

Go boating, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, or fishing.

Park like grounds with pecan trees beside Lake Placid — Pecan-shaded grounds beside the lake

Micro weddings

Let the lake be the backdrop.

Exchange vows near the calm water, celebrate under mature pecan trees, and end the evening around the firepit. The house gives your closest family and friends room to stay, gather, and enjoy the whole weekend together.

Micro weddings follow the same event rules as every gathering here: up to 50 guests on the property, prior approval before you make plans around the property, and the $850 event fee. Send us your preferred date, expected guest count, and a few details about the celebration you have in mind.

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“We had an amazing stay at this spacious lake house. Our group of three families had plenty of room to spread out.”
★★★★★ Eloy T. · Vrbo, July 2026

“Such an amazing property, had a small wedding there and it was beautiful.”
★★★★★ maysee k. · Vrbo, February 2026

Event guidelines

Plan the details with the property in mind.

Events are for up to 50 guests on the property, always with prior approval, and carry an $850 event fee. These guidelines help celebrations run smoothly while protecting the house and keeping the lakeside peaceful for neighbors.

Guest count and approval

Up to 50 people may be on the property for an event, including overnight guests. Every event requires prior approval, and approved events carry an $850 event fee.

Parking

The driveway and empty lot next door accommodate around 15 cars. Street parking is not permitted, so please ask guests to carpool or use a rideshare.

Trash

A two-yard dumpster is available. Any trash that does not fit inside it must be hauled away before checkout.

Setup and services

Event services and setups must be outside. If it rains, there is ample covered space beneath the house. Guests arrange every vendor and rental, including chairs, tables, food, and lighting.

Alcohol

Alcohol may be available, but it cannot be served by a bartender because that requires a different type of event license.

Restrooms and accessibility

The house has four bathrooms, but only one is accessible without passing through a bedroom. For events with more than 30 guests or guests with limited mobility, consider a ground-level portable restroom.

Music and quiet hours

Live music and PA systems are not allowed. Small handheld Bluetooth speakers are welcome at a moderate volume. Sound travels easily over the water, and quiet time begins at 10 pm.

Before checkout

Everything must be returned to its original place before checkout.

Ask about your event

Bring everyone together.

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Things to do at the lodge

Lake Days, Cookouts, and Nights by the Fire

Swim, fish, paddle, grill, and settle in beneath the pecan trees without leaving the property.

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Private dock on calm Lake Placid with direct water access

Start at the private dock

Take the day to the water.

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SwimEnter Lake Placid from the private dock using either of the two dock ladders. Lake use is at guests’ own risk.
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FishCast for largemouth bass, white crappie, blue catfish, and channel catfish. Please clean the dock when you finish.
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KayakLaunch right from the private dock and explore the calm water around the lodge.
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Tubes and floatsTubes and floats are not provided, but you are welcome to bring your own — or borrow from the large variety of floats previous guests have left under the stairs. Deflate floats after use and return them to the shelves.

Propane grill available for guest cookouts — Propane grill for group cookouts

Firepit gathering area beneath mature pecan trees — Firepit gathering area under the pecan trees

Stay close to home

Cook outside, then gather under the trees.

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GrillChoose the park style charcoal grill or the propane grill for an easy group meal.
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Fire pitMake s’mores and share stories around the fire pit beneath the pecan trees.

A few shared guidelines

Leave the lakefront ready for the next day.

Floats

Deflate tubes and floats after use and return them to the shelves.

Fishing

Clean the dock after fishing and take all gear with you.

Water safety

Swimming and boating are at guests’ own risk. Life jackets are recommended for everyone in or near the water.

Quiet hours

Keep noise moderate because sound travels easily over the water. Quiet time begins at 10 pm.

Local outfitter

Need a boat or extra water gear?

Red Beard Boats offers captained boat rentals on Lake Placid plus single and double kayaks, stand up paddleboards, tubes, and splash mats. Life jackets, paddles, and delivery are included. It is at 933 Reiley Rd in Seguin, about 3 miles from the lodge.

Rental details are from the business’s website. Confirm current offerings directly before your stay.

Wide calm water on Lake Placid near Guadalupe Lake Lodge — Wide, calm water on Lake Placid

Make the lake your weekend plan.

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New Braunfels and Seguin

Events Calendar

The lodge sits between two festival towns, about 10 minutes from Seguin and New Braunfels. Plan a stay around one of the big weekends, then come home to the lake.

Ask about festival weekend dates

January through December

Big weekends worth the trip.

Early FebFebruary

For the Love of BBQ Festival

Seguin · Seguin Events Complex

A full day built around Texas barbecue at the Seguin Events Complex, a short drive from the lodge, with vendors, demos, and concerts.
For the Love of BBQ Festival details
Late FebFebruary

Troutfest TX

New Braunfels · Guadalupe River

Texas's largest fly fishing gathering takes over the Guadalupe River for three days: a free expo with guides, outfitters, and gear makers, casting lessons, kids' events, and on the water demos. The river below Canyon Dam is the southernmost year round trout fishery in the country.
Troutfest TX details from GRTU
Mid AprApril

Seguin Chili Cook-Off

Seguin · Max Starcke Park

Seguin hosts one of the largest all female chili cook-offs in Texas, a sanctioned competition that runs all day.
Chili Cook-Off details from Visit Seguin
Jul 4July

Fourth of July in Seguin

Seguin · Downtown

The Biggest Small Town Fourth of July Parade in Texas, the Freedom Fiesta, and fireworks. Spend the day at the parade, then watch the evening from the dock.
Fourth of July details from Visit Seguin
Late OctOctober

Pecan Fest

Seguin · Central Park and downtown

Seguin celebrates its pecan heritage with vendors, food trucks, a kids zone, and a beer and wine garden in Central Park, plus events all over town.
Pecan Fest details from Visit Seguin
Early NovNovember

Wurstfest

New Braunfels · Landa Park

Ten days of German food, music, dancing, and carnival rides on the festival grounds in Landa Park. Weeknight admission is free, and kids 12 and under are free every day. Festival weekends book the lodge early, so ask about dates well ahead.
Wurstfest details and tickets
Mid NovNovember

Seguin Art and Wine Walk

Seguin · Downtown

Browse local art in downtown shops while sipping Texas wines at this afternoon walk, hosted by the Seguin Commission on the Arts.
Art and Wine Walk details from Visit Seguin
Early DecDecember

Seguin Holiday Stroll

Seguin · Downtown and the Coliseum

Seguin's Christmas weekend opens with the lighted Holiday Parade on Thursday evening (100+ entries, a Seguin tradition since 1992), continues with the Sip n' Stroll hot chocolate walk on Friday, and wraps up with the Yulefest arts and crafts show and the Jingle Bell 5K.
Holiday Stroll details from the City of Seguin

Events are listed by the month they usually fall in. Exact dates are set by each event's organizers each year and can shift; confirm the details on the organizer's page before you plan around them. More area events are listed on Visit Seguin's annual events page.

Make the lodge your festival home base.

Sleep up to 30 under one roof, spend the day at the festival, and come back to the dock, the firepit, and a kitchen built for a crowd.

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Plan your visit

Check the Calendar, Then Book Direct

Check dates and pricing on VRBO or Airbnb, then reach out for a direct quote. You can save 10+% by booking direct.

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Before you book

Direct-booking essentials.

Direct reservations leave out the third-party platform service fee and follow the lodge’s rental agreement. Here are the key terms to know before requesting a quote.

Payment and cancellation

Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am
50% deposit due at booking
Remaining balance due 60 days before check-in
Zelle is preferred; checks are accepted
Credit cards are accepted with a 3% fee
Fully refundable up to 30 days before check-in

Insurance

Every booking requires a $59 third-party policy through Generali
Travel insurance is separately recommended for weather, road conditions, and power outages
Guests assume the risks of lake use and sign a liability waiver

Guests, events, and parking

Maximum occupancy is 30 guests, including children
Any occupancy exception requires written approval
Gatherings beyond registered guests require advance written permission
Approved events carry an $850 event fee
Parking for around 15 cars total in the driveway and adjacent empty lot; no street parking, so please carpool or use rideshare

Read the full rental agreement

Driveway with room for many vehicles — Driveway and guest parking

Close to Hill Country favorites

Easy to reach, hard to rush.

The lodge is an easy drive from Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas, with restaurants, river days, and family attractions nearby.

New Braunfels10 miles
Schlitterbahn11 miles
Gruene13 miles
San Antonio River Walk35 miles
San Antonio International Airport39 miles
Austin Bergstromabout 47 miles

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

What are the main house rules?

No smoking, no pets, no water balloons, no silly string, and no large party inflatables such as rented waterslides. Quiet time begins at 10 pm. The person booking must be at least 18 years old, and a rental agreement is required.

Is the house accessible for limited mobility?

The home sits raised 12 feet and requires stairs, so it may not suit guests with limited mobility. Please ask about the layout before booking if anyone in your group has access needs.

How much parking is available?

The driveway and adjacent empty lot accommodate around 15 cars total. Street parking is not permitted, so please carpool or use rideshare. Watercraft trailer parking is available on site, and RVs are welcome with advance permission.

Is the wifi suitable for a work group?

Free wifi is included. It can be upgraded for a work group if arranged in advance.

Is the lake level guaranteed?

Lake Placid is designed as a constant level lake, but water levels are controlled by the river authority and cannot be guaranteed.

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am.

Can we book directly?

Yes. Check live availability on Vrbo or Airbnb, then contact us for a direct quote. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. A 50% deposit is due at booking, with the remaining balance due 60 days before check-in. Pay by Zelle (preferred) or check; credit cards are accepted with a 3% fee. Every booking requires a $59 third-party policy through Generali. Direct bookings are fully refundable up to 30 days before check-in. You can save 10+% by booking direct.

A Lakefront Lodge for Large Groups

A gathering place for families across Texas.

Big enough for everyone. Thoughtful enough to feel easy.

Stay for the lake. Remember the feeling.

Calm water, right outside.

Book direct and save on the platform fees.

Real bedrooms, not a bunk room.

Space to cook, gather, and unwind.

The details that keep a big stay running smoothly.

Gather

Settle in

Arrive together

Inside, outside, and down by the water.

All five bedrooms and four bathrooms

Kitchen, dining, and living

Grounds, dock, and the lake

Picture your group here.

From the first swim to the last cast.

Lake Placid at a glance.

Enter from the dock

Cast a line

Launch nearby. Park at the house.

Rent nearby or plan a river day.

Park like grounds beneath the pecan trees.

Enough space should not mean everyone feels scattered.

Gather. Play. Breathe.

Gather outside

Make your own fun

Cook together

Take to the water

Let the lake be the backdrop.

Plan the details with the property in mind.

Guest count and approval

Parking

Trash

Setup and services

Alcohol

Restrooms and accessibility

Music and quiet hours

Before checkout

Bring everyone together.

Take the day to the water.

Cook outside, then gather under the trees.

Leave the lakefront ready for the next day.

Floats

Fishing

Water safety

Quiet hours

Need a boat or extra water gear?

Make the lake your weekend plan.

Big weekends worth the trip.

For the Love of BBQ Festival

Troutfest TX

Seguin Chili Cook-Off

Fourth of July in Seguin

Pecan Fest

Wurstfest

Seguin Art and Wine Walk

Seguin Holiday Stroll

Make the lodge your festival home base.

Direct-booking essentials.

Payment and cancellation

Insurance

Guests, events, and parking

Easy to reach, hard to rush.

Frequently asked questions.