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French Cowboys has reopened the former Heidelberg Lodges property on the Comal River as Petit Cowboy—located at 1020 N. Houston Ave.—following a property-wide restoration of the historic riverside retreat, according to a news release March 2.
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The 23-cabin, 48-room property has welcomed guests since the 1930s, according to the release.
The Pool House and Bar also serves as the property's lobby and social hub, offering an all-day food and beverage menu, the release states.
French Cowboys, a Texas-based hospitality brand founded by Franklin Dusserre and Dylan Petrich, acquired it in February 2025 and spent the following year modernizing amenities while preserving its historic character, Co-founder Dylan Petrich said.
“The Petit Cowboy property has been part of New Braunfels summers for generations. Our role is to preserve what makes it special while making it functional for how people travel today,” Petrich said in the release.
Updates include refreshed interiors, new kitchenette appliances, smart locks and year-round pool maintenance, the release states.
