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3.2 (61 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Mini split in unit

The premises are nice I was lucky I booked Sunday-Tuesday so there really weren't many people around. The place has a lot of potential, the mini split is so filthy it's gross to look at. it's unbelievable they can't get some Clorox wipes and clean it. No where on their website or Facebook page they show pictures of the restroom and now I know why. The restroom is like a porta potty but with a shower. The shower head holder was broken, the water didn't drain well, water was super hot making it hard to shower. The trash can wasn't emptied prior to our arrival. The towels and linens had a weird smell I'm only hoping they were clean.

Misty L.

We had a great vacation, we spent 3 days. We stayed in the tee-pees . Loved the amenities, enjoyed kayaking in the creek, enjoyed the hot tub. It's a little pricey but other than that definitely recommend . Thanks James and Misty

Apparently the $100 cleaning fee doesn't cover basic cleaning .
Gabrielle C.

Do NOT rent here unless you want to have your money stolen from you and your expectations to not be met. I rented the 'Homestead Haus' for one night to vacation with my 2 year old daughter and family. I paid $247 for a one night rental ($100 of that being a 'cleaning fee') When we checked out at 11 and by 12:30 I had received an email about $255 being charged on my card for "additional cleaning fees". I kid you not... I picked up ALL the trash and bagged it, put it on the porch so the maids could just grab it and toss it. And we had less than 10 dishes in the sink... all cups. They claimed when I called that "the cleaning doesn't include trAsh or dishes" and she stood by the decision to charge me $150 for those. On top of that blow... they claimed 3 towels that were used were being 'replaced' for $25 a piece. I expressed my sheer confusion and frustration with this "policy" and Cathy, the manager let me know... that I "signed the agreement". This business took $255 EXTRA dollars from me when they know it was wrong and unjust. And the manager stood by that choice. I am so beyond upset and disappointed. Hopefully they know they took mine and my babies rent money. 5/2 UPDATE Had to literally take this issue up with my bank. After 10 days of being ignored by this "business", a canceled debit card, tons of time switching auto draft payments, not having a card to use... Wells Fargo finally GOT MY MONEY BACK.

Tipi
Greg Z.

Had a great time here with my wife Stayed in one of the tipis right by the cute little pond. Although the pond wasn't as stocked as I hoped (unless I'm that bad of a fisherman) the whole atmosphere of this place made up for it. You can walk down to the creek and take a kayak, paddle boat or water bike down a portion of Geronimo creek . Tipi it self was quite large had 3 queen size beds with lots of room And a fold out couch and a kitchenette. I hope you like cats because we found 9 friends !! All as friendly as can be. So bring some cat food for these lil guys Grill pit and nice smoker/grille at every tipi. Plenty of seating for relaxing out by the fire all night Basketball court .. social room with internet and tv , ping pong table..Board games . Good value for the price and the whole experience. Private locked bathrooms separated from tipis were very well kept

Cigaret butts IN THE BED!!
Meghan S.

So disappointed in our stay we had been looking forward to staying here for weeks. It's really sad that this place has gone down hill. The overall cleanliness is disgusting we found gum in several locations in and around the cabin and cigarette butts in the bed!!! The overall amount of dust in the place is disgusting! Not to mention the refrigerator that sounds like a dying goose ALL night long!! And there is NO WIFI do don't even advertise it's availability. You've charged us an $85 cleaning fee but it's apparent this place has not been cleaned. Additionally, You are charging premium hotel prices and even a $25 resort fee. motel 6 would have been better accommodations. We've stayed here multiple times but sadly we can not come back in these conditions nor can we continue to recommend this

Nikki P.

My best friend rented a Tee Pee for her 32 birthday! This is glamping for sure and I loved every min of it. So much fun I slept like a baby in there I can't wait to go back! We stayed in "Sitting Bull" #6 it was very close to the bathrooms and It was super cute! Amenities: Game room guest house Some have a fire pit Hammocks Towels Dish/hand soap Mini fridge Very clean bathroom and shower Hot water that has no time limit Water pressure great!!!! Shower rug Soft beds Spatulas Plug in stove TV A/C Press key locks for bathroom and teepee Emergency hatch Glasses Plates Cooking ware A trail that leads to the Guadeloupe river A deck at end of the trail looking over Guadeloupe Tube rental BBQ pit Clean grounds Lovely landscape Good pillows Huge throw blankets Suitable decorations for the theme Cable Wifi Coffee pot with sugar and cream. Powder form A friendly cat that greats you on the grounds. Tube rental Soda vending matching

Cabin 5

I was there a few weeks ago and there was an event the entire weekend we were there - not disclosed prior to reservation. That reduced parking (already limited) and the 2 restrooms upfront had a line going. You get to see the entire property as you drive-in, it's not big, and can get crowded easily. Also, please note they have no one on site (probably due to covid), you call offsite for assistance. The AirCon had mold, zoom in the picture. A lot of the things are worn out. The sheets looked dirty from how old they were. Stay here if you get a good deal or its on sale. Not ideal as a covid getaway. Lastly, on their website they choose what reviews to post - sketchy.

Broken cover in upstairs loft.
Amber R.

Our extended family rented out two of the treehouses for three nights. We had Laughing Water and Singing Cloud. We had 10 people total so we had 5 in each cabin. This spot itself is absolutely fantastic and we had a great time floating the creek, and swinging on the rope swing, and kayaking up the creek. Our kids who are 7, 12, 13, and 14 had a great time on the property. We appreciated the kayaks that were provided, the basketball court and the game room. We were disappointed in that hot tub since it has been drained and that was not noted anywhere in our reservation details. All in all although it still could use some upkeep, the property itself was good and we enjoyed our time. That being said, the treehouses themselves are in need of some serious upkeep. The first think I noticed when walking into the Singing Cloud cabin is that it didn't meet even the basic cleanliness requirements. The floor was in need of a major sweeping, the stove top looked like it hadn't been wiped down in few days, and the bathroom shower floor had mildew and mold. This didn't comfort me, especially in the middle of d pandemic, so I spent the first 30 min lysoling doorknobs/light switches and wiping down counter tops with Clorox wipes. There were also several maintenance items that needed tending to, one of which is a safety hazard. There is an outlet cover upstairs that needs to be replaced. That is a safety hazard and especially dangerous when children are staying/playing upstairs. There were also several lightbulbs out in the bathroom and Nearly 3/4 of the lights on the strand lights on the deck were out as well. The patio table was broken and just laying out on the deck. The cabin amenities were also not as described. It says it's sleeps 8 and the couch turns into a bed with sheets being found in the dresser drawer. No sheets were found. I had a family that wasn't able to be accommodated in the way I had planned because of this. By the time I had noticed there were no sheets, it was 10:30 at night and it was way past time to call and get sheets for my 6 year old. I would have happily brought my own had the home description not told me they would have been provided. We were also provided with 1 towel for washing dishes for 3 days. Note these cabins do not have dishwashers. The rest of our family stayed in the adjoining cabin and there were 2 forks for a cabin that is suppose to accommodate 8 people. Both gas grills were out of propane, however the property manager handled this request promptly. The WiFi also didn't work the entire time we were there. My brother in law had to drive to Starbucks several times a day to check email. The website also states no pets are allowed yet there were dogs running a round everywhere. I think it's also good to note that our treehouses had different stairs that accessed the loft area. The one I stayed in has a very narrow, spiral staircase that was easier, although not at all safe, for kids to get upstairs, but nearly impossible for some adults. My in laws had a regular staircase. Despite the issues we encountered, we still had a great time. But for the price we paid for the two treehouses, I definitely expected more especially having stayed in similar price points several times before. My advice if you are headed to Geronimo: 1. Bring plenty of paper towels or dish towels 2. Bring cleaning supplies 3. Bring ice (they say they have ice cube trays...they do not) 4. Bring your own floats 5. Bring sheets for the pull out or for the twin toll away. And blankets too. There are no extra blankets either. 6. If you are all adults or small children, don't stay in the treehouses with the narrow spiral staircases. 7. Bring water shoes

Emera enjoying kayaking
Leticia S.

This place was great! Has a great time glamping with the kids, celebrating my birthday. Everything was really nice, except the bathrooms. Lots of mud in the showers which wasn't cleaned out. Besides that I loved it. The tent was really cozy with the AC. It was spacious and very clean. I can't wait to come again!

Outside the tipi at dusk
Aric H.

Our family just stayed here, which included my wife, 7 kids, in-laws, and myself and we have had a blast! We stayed in the tipis which are are super fun for the kids. They are very large one room places with AC a little kitchen and a TV with Direct TV. Each tipi had its own private bathroom in the building behind. It's a short walk and the bathroom are very nice. The Creek, kayaks, paddle boards, hammocks, fire pits, recreation room were all very fun. We really enjoyed our stay, and it was a great alternative to staying in a hotel but without the roughing it of camping for our big crew

Bathroom ac electrical & wall

We stayed in a teepee for a holiday weekend and ended up leaving early. First off, the mildew/ mold smell was intense when we first arrived. And the teepee was DIRTY. The sheets didn't feel clean. There were crumbs in 2 of the beds. The fridge didn't work when we arrived. A couple maintenance workers came to inspect and realized the breaker had popped. The grass area smelled like sewage. At night the sink gargled several times and woke us up through the night. The bathrooms had mildew/ mold in several places (see pictures). There is no window to open. These shouldn't be rentable if this is the condition they are in. There were holes in the bathroom walls. Thankfully we were with other people who had a treehouse, so they let us use their bathroom. We spent 95% of our time there, cause the teepee was depressing. But even in the treehouse the walls are so thin. We could hear the other cabin that we shared a deck with, like they were inside. The grounds were clean from any trash. The whole campsite area is way smaller than the pictures make it seem. Everyone is pretty close together. The other parties were playing their music so loud. We were woken up every night from some in the parking lot playing music and shouting. I didn't feel safe here from many reasons, including things that happened that I didn't mention in the review. The second to last night my daughter literally cried cause she didn't want to sleep there anymore. So we left a whole day early. I gave it 2 stars because my kids enjoyed the kayaks, volleyball court and the rope swing. Every teepee and treehouse has a fire pit, picnic table and hammock, which is nice. The game room doesn't look like the pictures anymore. The windows are covered and it's dirty. They didn't have balls for the foosball and all the ping pong balls were broken. The paddles for ping pong were chipped and busted. This place has a lot of potential. But it needs some major repairs and a major deep cleaning. If they can't keep the teepees and bathrooms from molding/ mildewing or clean than they shouldn't rent them out.

Our Restroom
Chrystal M.

This place may have been nice at some point but not during our visit. From the moment we pulled in the driveway I could see we had made a mistake. It was completely overgrown and just nasty. After a long drive we all needed to use the restroom. We get to our cabin and open the restroom door and Surprise!! No Toilet. We asked the cleaning lady where it was, she just said "It got old". She told us we could use the portable showers when they get fixed but there is only on restroom for everyone. The beautiful pond was a film covered swamp. The famous rope swing was just a bunch of ropes tied together. There is also only one BBQ pit for everyone to use. The gameroom and hot tub were not in use due to the virus. The most fun I had was peeing in a pot on the porch.

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We've been regulars at Sons Geronimo, but this last stay was incredibly disappointing. Our cabin's…read moreAC wasn't working from the moment we checked in on Thursday, and despite multiple messages and visits from staff, it was never fixed during our 3-night stay. The staff on the text line (especially Daniela and Kaylee) were polite and tried to help, but the issue was beyond their control. We were repeatedly told a technician was coming, offered temporary cabins for the night, and given portable AC units that barely cooled one side of the cabin. By the second night we had three adults and a toddler staying in a hot, uncomfortable cabin. Even after constant communication, the AC unit was never replaced, and the portable solutions leaked and couldn't keep up. We spent much of the trip waiting for answers instead of relaxing. When I called management after checking out, I was told only Rachel could authorize a refund, but she was on vacation. When I finally spoke with her, she was dismissive and offered only 50% back or a partial credit, saying she saw camera footage of us "using the amenities" as proof we still enjoyed our stay -- which was offensive after how miserable the cabin conditions were. I want to make clear that the on-site staff and text support team were kind and empathetic, but management's handling of the situation was unacceptable. Our vacation was consumed by a broken AC, unresolved maintenance issues, and poor follow-up. I won't be returning, and I strongly suggest future guests think twice before booking. If things go wrong, you might not get proper help -- only excuses. Also just to note a lot of the cabins are lacking in condition, but for the winter price it's bearable. Either way after this experience there's better places to vacation at.

Sons Geronimo: the good, the bad and the ugly…read more Honestly, overall we had a good time because we made our minds up to make the most of our trip and brought some of our own entertainment. Cabins are pretty decent quality. Love that you have a bathroom inside and the porch out back is big and nice once the sun starts going down. Kitchenette had pots, pans, a two burner electric stove top you plug in, a toaster and blender and coffee maker plus a few other odds and ends. Beds were so-so, my parents said theirs was too hard, I thought they were too soft. They were the exact same type of bed. But you're "glamping" so it's a step up from an air mattress and did the job. AC/heater mini split worked well. Turned it on immediately upon arrival because it was 90 something and it cooled off quickly. The second night it got down to 40 something and the heater kept us comfortable. We weren't able to use the firepit since there was a burn ban but were told we could use Charcoal in grills to cook as long as there were no high uncontrollable winds. Although I saw some people having straight up bonfires. There's a picnic table on the back patio with some other patio furniture. I noticed that while most of the cabins had picnic tables and fire pits up front that a couple looked like they shared them. Like first come first served. There were like 3 big hammocks out behind the cabins, one of which was completely tattered and unusable. I did like that they had someone come around and clean out the ash out of the grills while we were there. The water is not right in front of the cabins, you have to walk down to the front of the park and across the street. You share the same part of the creek as the camp across the street. The kayaks and paddleboard (both limited availability since there are only a few of each) were just kinda scattered when we got there as were the life jackets. Some paddle boards were just left down the river. It was hard to tell at the end of the day which belonged to sons geronimo and which belonged to the place across the creek. The creek went down a decent ways but not super long. Glad we went before summer since there were already a ton of bugs the further you went down the creek. I can only imagine how bad the mosquitoes would be at that time. Website says there's Fishing but the one dock there is where you get on and off the kayaks so there's really not a lot of bank space to cast a pole but we tried. There are a couple of picnic tables down there as well as scattered around the campground. There was sand volleyball and a sand box for kids next to it but almost all the kids plastic toys in the sandbox were broken or just plastic remnants of what once was. The pool area had two hot tubs, one of which was warm and one of which was not, both looked a little dirty lots of leaves in them. Attempted to get in one of the pools even though it was freezing. Stayed in for a bit. There were 3 small covered areas in there with tables and chairs. There was also a basketball court, corn hole and horse shoes. The game room was air conditioned. Ping pong was fun, there was also a pool table and a shuffle board with like no sand...maybe a handfull if that. And there's a pond..or the beginnings of a pond with no water really. It's just a huge hole in the ground. We planned accordingly for the possibility of high winds/burn ban, we brought board games, a kite, playdoh, croquet, and water guns so we improvised and made our own fun for us and the kids in between other things. So really it's what you make of it. We booked with a discount code so that made it better, but I probably wouldn't pay full price to stay here, especially during a burn ban.

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Son's Geronimo - The interior of a waterfront cabin at Son's Geronimo, near New Braunfels.

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DIRTY- house has not been cleaned in YEARS. Your experience:…read moreI booked this venue for my family reunion, and was very excited about the house having enough room for all of us and the large outdoor space. It was a bonus that we did not have to bring towels, and sheets, or lawn chairs, however those items seemed to be the only clean items in the house. All bathrooms were disgusting, and had mildew in them. I brought Clorox wipes and actually washed out the largest sink in the house, in order to give my infant daughter a bath. The kitchen was disgusting, and I went through an entire bottle of Clorox wipes remove, grime, grease, and dirt just on counter top. We had to wash everything we took from drawers or cabinets prior to using it b/c the storage space for the kitchen and inside of drawers is filthy. There were roaches in our bedroom. All of the doors and walls had some sort of stain or just uncleaned splatter on them. My sister, uncles and I spent the first hour of our trip just trying to make the kitchen clean enough to set things down. If the owner hires a maid service, they should be replaced immediately, as it is in desperate need of a deep and thorough cleaning. This home has the potential to be a stellar gathering place for large groups, and despite the nastiness of it, we managed to have a good time with one another, but I am overall very disappointed with the condition of the home for the price that was paid. Kristina

Hands down the worst renting experience I've ever had. We stayed at this location for a joint…read morebachelor/bachelorette party. Before booking we asked if it would be okay to use the property for this purpose. The landlord agreed. We were called at 8 am and told we were too loud the night before, we had the neighbors sitting on their back porch staring at us and loudly talking about us on the phone(presumably to the landlord), the landlord showed up at our house without our knowledge and proceeded to go through our things and attempted to lock us out and is now charging us for nights in the bungalow that we didn't stay. The landlord called me a total of 7 times that weekend. After the first night we stayed only inside and she still complained. The air conditioner upstairs didn't work and it was very dirty. We found a fake nail on the bedside table and dried blood on the living room ceiling. If you want to stay somewhere that is filthy and have someone constantly calling to complain, I'd stay here but if you want to have fun I'd look elsewhere.

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