# Guadalupe River Cabins – How to Pack for Your Trip Source: https://rioguadaluperesort.com/guadalupe-river-cabins-how-to-pack-for-your-trip/ Updated: 2023-11-14 Over the last five months, my husband, 12-year-old, and I have been spending A LOT of time together in our home. I’m sure many of you can relate to this! On a whim, we decided to book one of the two-bedroom [riverside cabins at Rio Guadalupe Resort in New Braunfels, Texas](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/cabins/). From the moment we arrived, we were thrilled to experience a change of scenery! If you find yourself craving a break from monotony, Rio Resort is the perfect getaway. Honestly, we’ve only been home a week and I’m ready to go back. The [cabin rentals at Rio Guadalupe Resort](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/cabins/) range in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms. We booked a two-bedroom riverside cabin for four people; two adults and two children. Now, if you’re the kind of person who can leave town with two t-shirts and a pair of shorts…this blog post isn’t for you. However, if you consider yourself to be a meticulous planner, especially when it comes to packing for a trip, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading for my guide on what to pack when renting a cabin at Rio Guadalupe Resort. ### Guadalupe River Cabins – How to Pack for Your Trip #### Sleeping Accommodations Our two-bedroom cabin had one king-sized bed and one full-sized bed, each equipped with four pillows, sheets, and a comforter. Additional bedding included one soft blanket per room, which was folded up on the shelf/closet. Each room had two side tables with two reading lamps and a private air conditioning unit. I love sleeping in a cold room, especially after spending all day in the sun! Even though temperatures were 100+ outside, these AC units could’ve made a polar bear shiver. ![Guadalupe River Cabins](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads//2020/08/Guadalupe-River-Cabins-2-Bedroom.jpg) ** TIP: Bring hangers if you like to hang your clothes when traveling. #### Bathroom Accommodations ![A small bathroom at Guadalupe River Cabins features a white bathtub and shower curtain, a folded towel on the side rail of the tub, and white towels hanging on a wooden rack attached to a wooden wall. The floor has beige and brown tiles, and part of a toilet is visible in the foreground—perfect as you pack for your trip.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-2.png) ![A stack of individually wrapped makeup wipes is neatly arranged in a folded black towel labeled "Cosmetic." The towel and wipes are placed on a bathroom counter next to a mirror and a wooden wall. Perfect for River Cabins, the text above reads, "The makeup wipes were a lifesaver!](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image.png) ![Two tubes of toiletries are lying on a countertop. One is body butter lotion and the other, though partially rolled, may be shampoo or conditioner. The label is white with green text and aloe vera motifs. A printed note above reads: "Our Guadalupe River cabin came with lotion, shampoo, and conditioner.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1.png) The two-bedroom cabin had one centrally located bathroom stocked with the following items: - 4 bath towels - 4 washcloths - 2 hand towels - 1 black make-up washcloth - 1 small bottle of shampoo - 1 small bottle of conditioner - 2 small bottles of lotion - 2 bars of soap - 3 make-up remover wipes - 3 rolls of toilet paper - 1 plunger (hidden under the sink) ** TIP: Don’t forget to pack extra towels for the River! There’s only one centrally located bathroom…so you may want to pack some air freshener just in case. It would have been convenient to have a bath mat, so I’ll probably bring one with me next time. #### Kitchen and Living Room Accommodations For starters, everything at Rio Resort is sparkling clean, including the kitchen. If you plan to eat out, you can probably skip to the next section of this blog. If you want to cook meals in the cabin, here’s what you are working with: - 4 dinner plates - 4 coffee mugs with 4 saucers - 4 cutlery set-ups (fork, knife, spoon) - 4 drinking glasses - 1 partial roll of trash bags - 1 full-sized fridge - 1 ice cube tray - coffee maker (drip coffee pot) - can opener - a few pots and pans (view image) - dish soap ![Cabin interior with a small dining table set for four near a window and sliding glass door. The sign above reads, "Cabin 8 has awesome Guadalupe River views!" A deck with railing and green trees are visible outside. Perfect for trip packing, these cabins offer an escape into nature's beauty.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-3.png) ![A dining table set for five people with white plates, cups upside down on saucers, and silverware wrapped in napkins for each setting. The table is in a room with a window, four chairs, and a note that reads "1 set-up per guest"—a perfect start before exploring the Guadalupe River Cabins.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-4.png) ![A kitchen countertop with a coffee maker, coffee mugs in metal holders, a dish rack, a bottle of Ajax dish soap, a white dish towel, tongs, and a can opener. The sink is empty. A small green note on the wall hints at trip packing essentials for cabins by the Guadalupe River.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png) ![A wooden kitchen shelf holds four stainless steel cooking pots and pans, neatly arranged in a row. The countertop above and tiled floor below are partially visible, with some kitchen utensils and keys placed on the counter—a scene reminiscent of preparing for a cozy cabins trip along the Guadalupe River.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-6.png) ![A wooden-framed sofa with dark cushions sits against a light green paneled wall. Above the sofa is a framed picture of a sunlit forest near cabins along the Guadalupe River. The floor is tiled in a beige pattern, and there are partially drawn curtains to the right, covering a glass door.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png) ** TIP: The fridge doesn’t have an ice-maker or filtered water, so pack accordingly if that is an issue for you. We drank water from the tap and purchased a bag of ice at the on-site convenience store. You can also bring your own ice cube trays. I packed a pitcher so I could make some peach tea while we were there. The kitchen didn’t have chopping knives or cooking utensils, so you’ll need to bring your own. Trust me, cutting potatoes with a butter knife is not fun! I suggest packing paper towels and a dish towel to dry your hands. You might want to bring something to scrub the dishes with too. The Resort provided coffee, but we drink several cups a day so we brought our own. Just keep in mind that if you bring your own coffee, you’ll need to pack filters. ![Rio Guadalupe Resort RV Park Swimming Pool](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads//2019/09/1229948_637329059640077_987557498_n.jpg) ### Floating the Guadalupe River During the COVID-19 Pandemic My family and I had a wonderful time at Rio Guadalupe Resort. Even though tubing and shuttle services were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were still able to buy tubes from the store, park at the “Horseshoe,” and float down the Guadalupe River back to the Resort. Although, we actually spent most of our time swimming from the beach at the Resort. The swimming pool was also open and mostly empty the entire time we stayed. ### My #1 Insider Tip for Staying in the Cabins at Rio… If you plan on swimming in the Guadalupe River from the Resort, bring a shallow bucket to set-up a feet washing station outside your cabin. The beach at Rio is lined with grass, so you’ll likely have dirty feet when you walk back to your cabin. Also, you will need [proper river shoes](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/finding-the-perfect-river-shoes/)! You can bring some from home or purchase closed-toe water shoes at the [on-site convenience store](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/amenities/). **Other items you may want to pack:** - Folding chairs for lounging by the River - A small ice chest - A hammock (just for fun!) - Bug Spray and Sunscreen - Tubes (Due to COVID restrictions, you won’t be able to rent a tube). – Guest blog post written by Kristina Gautreaux ### Have a great trip! #### There’s no doubt about it, you are going to have a fabulous time at Rio Guadalupe Resort. We can’t wait to see you! 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