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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome

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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome

WE ARE TAKING EXTRA PRECAUTIONS DISINFECTING OUR HOUSE IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS.

Lake Austin waterfront is a great place to escape all year around. Lake Austin Retreat offers a beautiful Mexican style waterfront property with a boat dock, huge decks and a hot tub situated on a secluded bend of Lake Austin just 20 miles from downtown Austin. Relax, unwind, enjoy the stand up paddle boards, swim, canoe, kayak, bird-watch, fish, or enjoy a spa-treatment at nearby Lake Austin Spa.

The house accommodates 6 guests (if your group is larger than 6, please consider renting a neighbor's property which sleep's 6, in addition to ours - Homeaway Property # 7064882 or VRBO#3580000), and the spacious back yard offers an abundance of outdoor space for socializing, BBQ'n, playing or enjoying quiet hammock-time. Bring your boat and ski (boats can be moored at the dock but no boat lift is available), or lounge by the water's edge and drink in the view of the Golden Cheeked-Warbler habitat directly across the lake. You will love taking advantage of the most peaceful stretch of Lake Austin. Mornings are not to be missed. Grab your coffee or tea and watch the morning fog pull back revealing a glass-like surface that mirrors the rolling hills above. Just 35 Miles from the new F-1 Track in Austin, 20 miles from SXSW and ACL Festival.

The Activities: By Day - Canoeing, kayaking (life jackets and paddles provided), hiking, swimming, fishing, golfing, skiing and wakeboarding, bring your boat and moor it at the dock. You can canoe, kayak or walk 1/4 mile to the Lake Austin Spa for world-class spa services.

By Night - Dining, grilling, star-gazing or hitting the downtown or lakeside Austin nightlife.

Out of respect for our neighbors, we ask that only three cars be parked at our home and that our guests not use the HOA Boat Ramp and Park next door. The public boat ramp at Mary Quinlan Park is only 1/4 mile away and is much safer. There is also additional parking there for guests temporarily visiting during your stay.

In keeping with the local ordinances, we have a strict policy that forbids parties at our home.

Thank you for your consideration of our home and our rules. STR License Number OL 2017 063779

Property manager

David M. Gottfried

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Fenced yard except lake side. Ask if more than one

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat Hot Tub Sup Wifi Dogs Okay

About the neighborhood

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 32 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Sixth Street - 33 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Zilker Park - 33 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 37 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Yogurt Planet - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome located?

Located in Lower Basin Lake Travis, this vacation home is steps from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Hippie Hollow and Concordia University Texas are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 260 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake vacation

Great spot to relax and enjoy life on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great backyard and lake view from the deck

Had a great time. The dog absolutely loved the large backyard and easy access to the water. The fireplace was amazing when the temps dipped at night. Would stay again.Communication from the owner was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Thanks for a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great house! The owner was fantastic to work with. We’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

The views off the back porch were amazing! The canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards were awesome! And there were plenty of life jackets/oats to choose from. The kitchen was well stocked, though it was missing a spatula. The A/C was sufficient for our needs. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Great location on the quiet end of the lake. Owner was very responsive and helpful. House was wonderful, well stocked and cool in the hot August afternoons..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect slice of water front

This property is the perfect little slice of water front! The house is clean and the AC works great! The hot tub was so nice and the kitchen was great! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

This was our second stay at this lovely place, and once again, everything was fantastic. We absolutely love the backyard and the easy lake access—perfect for cooling down in the Texas summer. Have you ever considered renting out the backyard and lake access separately, similar to a 'Swimply for lakes' option. We definitely plan to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Everything was perfect! Amazing spot on the water, we canoed, paddle boarded, ate all meals on the deck over the water, enjoyed hot tub at night. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pablo O.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not enough illumination outside caused an accident

The accident caused me to bleed through the nose. The bulbs lights outside DO NOT WORK; they are dead. We told the owner, and he didn't believe us. The cleanliness is bad. For example, the top of the refrigerator looks like it has not been cleaned in years. So here is my honest comment: We are not coming back just because we weren't treated well by the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinidad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

Loved our stay! Perfect location. Maybe some anti slip strips of some sort on the deck and dock staircase would help. A guest and I both slipped and took a tumble on the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Memorial Day weekend stay

Stayed here with wife and 4 boys (ages 5-12), and our dog. Check in and directions were all great. Property location is pretty much unbeatable Mix of calm and serene in the early and late hours, and as close to the water as you could possibly want. Great water toys, fantastic weekend had by all. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view of the river

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The host was very friendly and communicative. The view of the river was amazing. The kitchen was great to cook in. And the location was peaceful but close enough to drive to Austin for activities for the kids. Overall we really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lake views

So relaxing to sit out on the deck, watching the birds and boats. Great lake house - David the host thought of everything you might need. We’d love to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake house!

We have stayed here twice now and both times had a great time. Lots to do on the water including paddle boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. Beautiful views of Lake Austin and family friendly accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kendall D H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A solid weekend

We booked for a somewhat last minute 4 day, 3 night stay. The house was quaint and as pictured, but the dock was a bit more dilapidated than the photos make it look. Thankfully the covering laid down over the wood made it possible to walk around the top and we covered some of the older chairs with towels. Overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway with our pups!

Great spot, excellent location, and awesome amenities! We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful spot

We so enjoyed our time here. Such a beautiful peaceful spot on Lake Austin. The house was cozy and everything we needed for a great weekend stay! hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Meng Hsuan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with astonishing view

will definitely want to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skye P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly getaway

We love it enough to come back yearly (this was our third time)!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Weekend

We had a great weekend! The house and location are amazing. Very peaceful and everything went perfectly! I can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great waterside get away

Great house, beautiful location by the water. Great property for outdoor activities and the owner provides some great yard games and the yard to support them. Plus canoes, kayaks and paddle boards to take advantage the lake access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Toi B.

Great View

Enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing. Peaceful and fun down on the river. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Logan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing weekend getaway

Wished we could of stayed longer! The property was awesome and had everything we needed. Gorgeous views sipping coffee in the morning on the deck above the river and endless amounts of water toys and activities. Perfect weekend, can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., -Dripping Springs, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vintage Lakehouse Feel

This place was ideal for a girls trip to just relax on the lawn and float in the water, and laugh and play CDs on the stereo provided. Private spot too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023