Casa de Austin : Private Luxury Home On Secluded Lot; Awesome Pool/Hot Tub!
House in Lake Austin, TX
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
!!Read our reviews!!
3,400sf home on 1.5 acre wooded lot with two small creeks. New 7-seat HOT TUB! Private pool with waterfalls and large decks and patios. Newly renovated kitchen anchors this spacious home in the Lake Hills community, just 20 minutes from downtown Austin. High-speed wifi (500mbs) and Sonos speakers. Very large master bedroom (king) with attached bathroom suite (including bidet and large shower); huge open concept kitchen/living/dining room; two additional bedrooms (both queens); game room with 60" TV and custom queen Murphy bed; two twin mattresses (not beds, just mattresses) in office (bunk bed pending but not arrived yet); gas fireplace in living room; huge decks and patios; playscape. Enjoy cooking out by the pool on the propane grill!
This is our actual home, so it is fully equipped and tastefully decorated. We are making it available for you while we are away. Come and enjoy!
N.B.: our pool is not heated. Pool temperature is subject to local, recent ambient temperatures. DOG OWNERS: our yard is not fenced. We are a secluded, wooded property with roaming deer.
Only several blocks away is a newly opened Patrizi's restaurant/bar with incredible Italian food and craft cocktails! Just down the street on Cuernavaca is an awesome local coffee shop and breakfast/lunch kitchen, The Civil Goat. Enjoy!
Downtown Austin is 15-20 minutes away, but major grocery stores, bars and restaurants are only 11 minutes away in either direction (either towards Austin or away).
Please note: for everyone's legal protection there is a camera at the front door and the pool.
(IF you are reading this description on Expedia.com and the room/beds description seems messed up, try finding the property on Vrbo.com instead. Or text me.)
To clarify: 1 king, 3 queen, 2 twin.
Please click 'View all rooms and beds details' below for more specific information.
Thank you, and we can't wait to host you!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Austin, TX
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property offers a perfect setup for families and groups, featuring a variety of amenities such as spacious sleeping areas, well-stocked kitchen, and fun pool activities. Highly recommended for a relaxing and enjoyable stay!
10.0
Everything was perfect! Great house and incredible hospitality
10.0
Beautiful property with fantastic amenities. It was both relaxing and had plenty to keep us occupied. Highly recommend for a quiet, romantic get away or to gather family together.
4.0
Stayed here for a long weekend with a group of girls for a reunion. The house itself is secluded, and in a bit of an odd location. While the house had a lot of potential, the welcome packet let us know that this was the owners' primary residence. It did not feel like what you would expect a VRBO rental to feel like. It truly felt like the owners picked up and walked out and we walked in. It was not as clean as you would expect, with a used bar of soap left in the shower, and old, musty bath towels, among other issues. The couch had a used tissue in the cushions. The laundry room and a bedroom had numerous personal items. The bedroom with the murphy bed does not have any privacy from the glass door that goes to the backyard. The pool was the best part, but the backyard area in general had personal clutter.
We really wanted to like this place, as the pictures looked so great online, but we were quite disappointed and overall uncomfortable. A man (the owner?) came to clean the pool around 10am one morning, which would have been fine had we been given some kind of notice. For the price we paid, we definitely expected more.
10.0
Amazing pool, comfortable and clean home. Italian restaurant Patrizi's is very close by and delicious. No problems whatsoever. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
10.0
This property was perfect for a family staycation. The backyard on this home was so amazing. The pool with waterfalls was fun and relaxing. Plenty of shelves in the pool to sit and enjoy the view and sounds. The hot tub was a great way to end your day with the super jets :) . The home was clean and well stocked. The owner is incredibly responsive and all of the touches they have made to make you comfortable are evident. We even saw a HUGE deer in the backyard. We will be back.
10.0
The house and pool was mazing.
10.0
My two sons, their wives and my 5 grandchildren joined me for a family vacation filled with special memories. The house was perfect, lots of room, well stocked and very clean. Even better was the secluded yard, only neighbors we saw were the deer and we only heard the roosters. Best of all was the pool where we all had a blast! I highly recommend this property.
10.0
My family and I throughly enjoyed our stay here. We were celebrating birthdays and graduations and we couldn’t have asked for a more awesome mini vacation. With a mix of ages there was something for everyone, not a dull moment. Thank you so much for opening your home to us! We definitely recommend and would love to visit again.
10.0
Michael was a great host and was very easy to communicate with. The property was amazing and the pool was perfect for the warm days!
10.0
Absolutely beautiful property. The pool and surrounding area is fantastic. The house is a PERFECT set up for two groups/families traveling together. The community space is in the middle, with sleeping spaces on opposite sides of the house. Everything worked, which almost never happens in a VRBO. I would absolutely recommend it and rent again.
10.0
This house was AMAZING!!! We celebrated our triplets birthday and graduation in this beautiful spacious home!! It was clean and SO WELL STOCKED with serving dishes and barware!! The pool, hot tub and patio areas were so fun
and spacious as well!! The beds were so comfortable and it very comfortably slept up to 10 people with enough bathrooms for everyone to spread out. The owner, Michael, was very attentive and quick to respond to anything we needed!! The only reason I gave the location and neighborhood a 4 rating is that you have to drive through a short kind of run down area of properties, but once you hit the cul-de-sac, the surrounding homes are lovely and this property is AMAZING! We hope to rent again during football season with friends or maybe a family holiday!!! We made some great family memories in this home!!
10.0
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your beautiful. Really impressed with the amenities. The kids loved playing basketball and we all loved the pool and hot tub. The house was reallu clean and we did our best to leave the same way. Thank you
10.0
The house and outdoor amenities did not disappoint. We felt like we had our own private resort and our 10&14 year old kids got all their energy out while the parents and grandparents hung out, feeling the vacation vibes. Meals were fun and easy, we all loved sitting at the giant kitchen island and eating together. The beds were super comfortable and we liked the bedroom layouts, not on top of each other and all on the same floor. The star gazing was amazing and the natural setting contributed to the feeling of really getting away even though you are actually pretty close to all the ATX spots. We will be back for sure!
10.0
We had a large family group staying here for the weekend and it was absolutely fantastic. The house is very spacious but our favorite part was the backyard. There was so much room for the kids to play and for us all to relax. We loved the big open kitchen as well for cooking family meals and time together.
8.0
This unique rental has many highlights. The inside of the home is very clean, comfortable, spacious, and all appliances are in working order. The beds are very comfortable and the showers are great! The water is clean and drinkable. The living room basketball game was fun for all! The house is a merge of what appears to be an old cottage converted into a modern home.
The outdoor areas need attention and should not be labeled as luxury. The pool landscape is beautifully constructed, but the area is in need of some TLC. The photos are much better than the reality. Our children enjoyed the experience, but the adults were underwhelmed due to the current condition of the outdoor setting.
The pool is very cold, as described. The hot tub is a nice reprieve after a polar plunge! The children discovered that the slide is more "slippery" when using the tube! It is hard to see in the photos, but there is also a stone "diving board" near the deeper part of the pool (not for actual diving, as it is too shallow). This backyard oasis is private, enveloped by "the enchanted forest" that children can safely explore. We could even hear a rooster in the distance most days.
The neighborhood can be described as a mix of newly constructed, high-end homes and dilapidated, much older homes. The homes range from million dollar properties to barely standing cottages.
There are deer everywhere! It's quite precious as they interact so closely with the neighborhood.
The owner is VERY attentive.
10.0
This home is very spacious, clean and comfortable and offers plenty of spaces for people to gather, visit and relax. It’s very suitable for young children and the host is friendly and welcoming and accommodating to special requests. We really enjoyed our stay.
10.0
We had plenty of space, great house, and kids had a fantastic time. Thank you.
10.0
Wonderful property, loved the backyard space. Home was very comfortable. Very nice to have a well stocked kitchen with pots/pans etc. plenty of glasses. Would definitely stay at this home again.
10.0
Beautiful clean home in a quiet neighborhood. The backyard was like our little oasis. We had everything we needed and more. Would highly recommend!
10.0
Lots of fun amenities and great place to stay!
10.0
Our family visited Austin to get some summer out of our system before school started. We had plans to visit so many places but the house and pool were so comfortable and relaxing we almost never left. The house is lovely. There was some evidence of construction going on in the general area, which concerned me, but we didn’t hear or see anyone we didn’t invite. This listing is an enormous bargain for the amenities and location. Everyone was happy - even the teenagers.
10.0
Relaxing weekend by the pool for our family that is scattered across the state. We had thought that all the bedrooms had king size beds and their own bathrooms for some reason but it all worked out.
8.0
Had a great time, had a couple of issues with some of the amenities not working, most notably the pool lights, making it impossible to safely swim at night. I am a big believer in open communication, had we known they weren't working we would have made arrangements for some temporary lighting to be able to enjoy the secluded setting to the fullest.
Host was very active in message replies, however the issue was not fixed during our stay.
This property, with all amenities working 100%, would have definitely been a 10/10 stay
10.0
Michael's place is amazing, slept the 6 of my group very comfortably, was clean, and has every amenity. The backyard might have been the best part of our trip. We came out to explore Austin but we ended up spending the majority of our time just enjoying the house! Michael himself was a very responsive host. Overall great experience.
10.0
Place was great and owner was very responsive. We booked the place because of the steam shower and it wasn’t in use. He came out and looked immediately to see the issue, however it went unresolved while we were there. Very dissapointed in that, but assuming he didn’t know about it before we checked in. It was at no fault of his. Great location and very private
10.0
We had a great time at Michael’s place.
10.0
Absolutely gorgeous property! My kids loved the pool, slide, and playset. They were so sad to leave! Sound system was also so great! House was stocked with everything you needed, clean and so relaxing! Thank you for providing us a perfect spot to get together with family and relax!!
10.0
We loved the amazing pool and their pool toys! The house was spacious, clean, and comfortable. We were able to spend quality time with family and friends while being able to spread out and not feel cramped. We also saw deer almost every morning when they stopped by to eat grass in the backyard. We definitely recommend booking this wonderful property. Thank you to the Austin family for allowing us to stay at their house!
10.0
This house was prefect for my family weekend getaway. The pool was the highlight, we stayed in the pool the entire time. The had everything we needed. Host communication was prompt and helpful. I would book this stay again!
10.0
Firstly communicating with Michael was a breeze, he was kind, and easy going. Secondly the propert photos didn’t do it justice. I almost wish I could have sent him better photos because the home was even more spectacular than the listing. The pool was a dream come true, the kitchen was perfect for entertainment, the speakers were fantastic. He had more towels than we could’ve wished for, I had just the most awesome bachelorette party experience because of this house. Thanks Michael, enjoy all of our drink leftovers :)
10.0
We absolutely loved our stay. The home is even better than the pictures which usually is not the case. Every detail is thought out and everything is high quality. The beds are so comfortable, there are plenty of towels, and blankets and it felt like a true vacation. The outside area is so fun. The hosts are very communicative and hospitable and we hope to come back soon! I definitely recommend this spot.
10.0
Well stocked property w pretty much everything you need. 5 separate spaces for sleeping which was great for our 6 adult 3 kid gathering. Everyone was able to have their own space. Backyard and pool were awesome! Private setting outside. Thanks again to Michael for being a great host.
10.0
This property (especially the backyard oasis) was a perfect base camp for our friend trip to Austin. Easy check in, accurate listing, and incredible backyard with pool, hot tub, outdoor speakers, and grill.
10.0
We flew halfway across the country to experience Austin for the first time, except we never wanted to leave the pool! If you are looking great vibes, a lot of space both inside and out, and privacy, look no further. The house is perfection and I cant say enough about the amazing pool with its fountains through the rock walls, and the wireless sound system throughout the house and backyard was the icing on the cake. Only thing that was confusing were the driving directions for ride-share drivers with their maps app not being accurate. Be sure to read the details that the owner provides in the reservation email, we were so thankful for the heads up he provided, and most of the drivers were understanding. Agree that the pictures don't do it justice, especially the outdoor entertaining area - its top notch. 100% want to return, trust that you'll have no regrets.
10.0
We booked this beautiful property for a mini family reunion/birthday celebration. My daughter was turning 3 and my dad was also celebrating his birthday. I can’t begin to describe how impressed we all were with this property. First of all the pool, water slide, hot tub, play structure and fire pit in the backyard were used non-stop and such a bonus. The house itself has a gorgeous kitchen with huge island and everything you need to cook and more. The beds and sheets were not what you normally find in rentals-they were high quality and super comfortable. We enjoyed music on the Sonos speakers and saw deer in the backyard. Location was a little outside of the city but still close to everything you need. Our host was very responsive as well to our questions and let us check in early. We hope we get the chance to stay here again.
10.0
This was the perfect home to celebrate our small family reunion this April weekend! It's close to town, but we had a better time swimming, using the water slide, playing on the playscape and jumping on the trampoline! There was plenty of space for all the family members, a nice big kitchen and living area where we could catch up and enjoy meals together and the owner was super helpful and friendly! The house was spacious with plenty of sleeping areas. Plenty of parking. and just an overall great place for hanging out! Definitely a place we'd love to book again!
10.0
Wonderful vacation home for family trip! Kids had a great time in hot tub and swimming pool! House was very private and secure located at end of cul-de-sac. Owner responded quickly to questions and requests. Cards, games and access to streaming services were available. I would recommend!
10.0
A delight on entry. The children loved the trampoline, pool, hot tub and basket ball hoops. The place was immaculate. Comfy beds, basics such as coffee and drinks provided! Not many do this! So many enjoyable evenings by the fire pit. We felt like we were in the middle of a national park as we watched the deer and a variety of wildlife pass us by. Micheal even accommodated a late check out at no extra cost. Will be back soon!
10.0
The home was beautiful and clean. As other reviews have said, the pictures don't do it justice. Lots of nice extras like an ice maker and a steam shower. I would have liked to try the home/outdoor Sonos sound system but we only stayed 2 nights and I didn't get to it. There were full instructions how to use it though.
Location is great for access to downtown Austin. It's an easy drive on nice roads. We had dinner in West Lake Hills and it took longer to get there than downtown even though it looks closer on the map due to indirect routes due to river crossings.
We weren't sure exactly what to expect because the owners describe it as not a dedicated rental but it was as proper rental in all regards. Hotel style bedding, hotel soaps/shampoos, pantry/dresser/fridge all cleared out for our stuff. Nice touches like salt, pepper, spices, olive oil, etc. All the glassware and cookware you would ever need.
Master suite was huge and separated from the other bedrooms. Would be great for families.
Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate and we weren't able to spend much time in the private back yard but hopefully we can get back in nicer weather. The deer did come to visit every day!
We were there right after the ice storm that left this home without power so there were a few issues that Micheal was very responsive to and went out of his way to correct. The yard itself could use some tidying up but it was February and after a storm so I'm sure there were higher priorities.
3.0
When renting a house in a very hot location ( upper 90"s ) it is imperative for the owner to maintain and provide air conditioning. Sunday evening the a/c system was not working properly, by Monday morning the master bedroom was the only cool area. Calling the management company, Turnkey, did not solve the problem. An a/c technician was not called to repair the system. The last night was very uncomfortable in the kitchen, family room, and guest bedrooms. Also, it would be advisable to inform renters that this house is located at the end of a dirt road full of ruts making it very difficult for cars to navigate. The request by owner to place trash cans at the end of street is unreasonable.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Austin?
The average price for a rental in Lake Austin is $706 per night. This rental is $695 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casa de Austin : Private Luxury Home On Secluded Lot; Awesome Pool/Hot Tub!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Casa de Austin : Private Luxury Home On Secluded Lot; Awesome Pool/Hot Tub!. Enjoy the water!
Is Casa de Austin : Private Luxury Home On Secluded Lot; Awesome Pool/Hot Tub! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Casa de Austin : Private Luxury Home On Secluded Lot; Awesome Pool/Hot Tub!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.