About Calm Water Rentals

A river house, made quieter.

Company Story

Calm Water Rentals is a collection of twelve Texas Hill Country homes built around a single feeling: the moment you arrive somewhere the noise finally stops, where the river outside the window does most of the talking. What began as one riverfront home on the Guadalupe has grown, over eight years, into a curated portfolio spanning the River Road corridor in New Braunfels, the lakeside calm of Canyon Lake, and the historic streets of Seguin.

The homes are deliberately varied. Some are intimate retreats for two. Others are five bedroom flagships that sleep eighteen and sit shoulder to shoulder with neighboring homes for reunions and events. What they share is a standard: true riverfront access where it is promised, modern comfort throughout, and the kind of hospitality that earns Superhost status and a 4.82 average across hundreds of stays.

Real riverfront access on most homes, not a drive to the water.

A home for every group, from a couples retreat to an eighteen guest reunion.

Keyless self check-in, stocked kitchens, fast Wi-Fi, and fresh linens as standard.

An 8 year Superhost with a 4.82 average and a 100% response rate.

Best rate and direct perks when you book straight with us.

Founder Story

Calm Water Rentals is owned and hosted by Katie Riedel. A University of Texas at Austin graduate and a professional property manager, Katie built the brand on a belief she repeats often: the smallest details make the biggest difference, from a spotless, cozy space to having everything a guest could need already waiting. Eight years in, she is an Airbnb Superhost with a 100% response rate, usually replying within the hour, and Guest Favorite badges on most of the collection. HostRyze partners with Katie as co-host and operations team, handling the systems behind the scenes so the guest experience stays effortless.

Mission

To give every guest a calmer, more considered Hill Country stay by pairing genuine riverfront and downtown homes with dependable Superhost hospitality, and to reward direct bookings with the best rate and a real person to talk to.

Vision

To be the most trusted name for riverfront and Hill Country stays on the Guadalupe, growing home by home and town by town while keeping the quiet, warm, considered feeling that defines the brand.

Our Values

Quiet over loud

We let the river and the place speak. We do not oversell.

Considered, never templated

Every home is prepared with intention and real detail.

Warm and human

Premium does not mean cold. Guests are welcomed, not processed.

Honest hospitality

We say what is true about each home, including what to expect, so the stay matches the listing.

Earned Trust

Superhost standards, fast responses, and a track record we protect.