Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats
Castle / Palace in Volente, TX
10 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this castle / palace rental
PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY BOOK VIA VRBO. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR PLACE TO RENT, WHICH IS PRONE FOR SCAMS.
Come spend your vacation at Captain Jay's Castle on a private, always deep water Lake Travis cove with amazing sunsets year-round ! Lake Travis is not a constant level lake therefore the private floating dock is moved according to lake levels and accessing lake may be more challenging when water is lower but cove is always deep and swimmable! Accessibility may be difficult for young children and those with mobility issues. It’s great for fossil hunting!
Our private dock has a pontoon boat and jet ski for rent (lowest price and best maintained in area) and is well lit at night to enjoy sitting right on the water. Kayaks, paddle boards, and other water toys are available to enjoy at no extra charge. The cove is a local popular fishing spot so anglers bring your gear.
The Castle has 3 large bedrooms with in suite bathrooms, a 1/2 bath downstairs as well as an open sleeping area upstairs with a trundle and full sized bed.
Bedrooms: King-downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs- one with queen and one with 2 queens. In keeping with the uniqueness of this home, there are 2 walk-in closets with bunkbeds and pocket doors for extra sleeping. Air mattresses also available for larger parties.
Our per night pricing is for 8 guests, additional overnight guests will be charged 50.00 per night.
We love well behaved pets but there will be charge a 50.00 per pet, per visit.
Our 2.75 acre lot has plenty of room to roam. There is a beautiful large stone patio with fire pit to entertain or just relax at sunset. There are two large decks as well as a rooftop to enjoy dinner and lake and sunset views.
Our property is Wildlife Certified; many beautiful water and land birds to observe as well as country critters so please do not leave food out at night and bring appropriate footwear.
Responsible parties are welcome. We take great pride in keeping the grounds and house clean and we ask our guest to do the same upon their departure. Removing sheets and towels and placed in the laundry room is much appreciated.
Day Use: for additional guests accessing the property but not staying over there will be an extra $10.00 per person charge. For security and liability we must be informed of any extra guests on the property.
We like to greet our guests and provide a tour of the house and grounds upon arrival. Owner lives on the property in a separate house with several small dogs. While we will not disturb our guests, we do make ourselves available 24hrs if our guests need help or have any questions. There is a tenant downstairs, Chico, who has a boating excursion business who you may see coming and going and also helps with guests when needed.
There are plenty of paper products and games along with full washer and dryer in laundry room, as well as extra beach towels and sunscreen. Kitchen is stocked with spices and condiments, dishes, utensils, cups, and coffee pots (one is Keurig - bring your own pods). We have three fire pits, Large Life Tyme BBQ Smoker (vertical stack), and two gas propane grills as well as some charcoal grills.
There is a 90" TV in living room with plenty of streaming services and high-speed WiFi
We are located directly across Starnes Island, close to VIP Marina and Volente Water Park & Beachside Billy’s. party boats available at the Marina with easy boat loading access. Listen to live music Friday and Saturday nights coming from Beachside Billy's or take a stroll over for dinner and music. We are only 10 minutes from The Oasis restaurant, 20 minutes to Lakeway & Mansfield Dam, and less than an hour to downtown Austin, Uber is available.
In the event we have a quick turn around, extra cleaning fees might be applied if castle is not picked up properly.
Inquire about these opportunities on the property.
Boat Rental with Captain fee, Pontoon boat andJet Ski rental, no Captain. Mooring personal watercraft and Boats for $25 dollars per day
Come spend your vacation at Captain Jay's Castle on a private, always deep water Lake Travis cove with amazing sunsets year-round ! Lake Travis is not a constant level lake therefore the private floating dock is moved according to lake levels and accessing lake may be more challenging when water is lower but cove is always deep and swimmable! Accessibility may be difficult for young children and those with mobility issues. It’s great for fossil hunting!
Our private dock has a pontoon boat and jet ski for rent (lowest price and best maintained in area) and is well lit at night to enjoy sitting right on the water. Kayaks, paddle boards, and other water toys are available to enjoy at no extra charge. The cove is a local popular fishing spot so anglers bring your gear.
The Castle has 3 large bedrooms with in suite bathrooms, a 1/2 bath downstairs as well as an open sleeping area upstairs with a trundle and full sized bed.
Bedrooms: King-downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs- one with queen and one with 2 queens. In keeping with the uniqueness of this home, there are 2 walk-in closets with bunkbeds and pocket doors for extra sleeping. Air mattresses also available for larger parties.
Our per night pricing is for 8 guests, additional overnight guests will be charged 50.00 per night.
We love well behaved pets but there will be charge a 50.00 per pet, per visit.
Our 2.75 acre lot has plenty of room to roam. There is a beautiful large stone patio with fire pit to entertain or just relax at sunset. There are two large decks as well as a rooftop to enjoy dinner and lake and sunset views.
Our property is Wildlife Certified; many beautiful water and land birds to observe as well as country critters so please do not leave food out at night and bring appropriate footwear.
Responsible parties are welcome. We take great pride in keeping the grounds and house clean and we ask our guest to do the same upon their departure. Removing sheets and towels and placed in the laundry room is much appreciated.
Day Use: for additional guests accessing the property but not staying over there will be an extra $10.00 per person charge. For security and liability we must be informed of any extra guests on the property.
We like to greet our guests and provide a tour of the house and grounds upon arrival. Owner lives on the property in a separate house with several small dogs. While we will not disturb our guests, we do make ourselves available 24hrs if our guests need help or have any questions. There is a tenant downstairs, Chico, who has a boating excursion business who you may see coming and going and also helps with guests when needed.
There are plenty of paper products and games along with full washer and dryer in laundry room, as well as extra beach towels and sunscreen. Kitchen is stocked with spices and condiments, dishes, utensils, cups, and coffee pots (one is Keurig - bring your own pods). We have three fire pits, Large Life Tyme BBQ Smoker (vertical stack), and two gas propane grills as well as some charcoal grills.
There is a 90" TV in living room with plenty of streaming services and high-speed WiFi
We are located directly across Starnes Island, close to VIP Marina and Volente Water Park & Beachside Billy’s. party boats available at the Marina with easy boat loading access. Listen to live music Friday and Saturday nights coming from Beachside Billy's or take a stroll over for dinner and music. We are only 10 minutes from The Oasis restaurant, 20 minutes to Lakeway & Mansfield Dam, and less than an hour to downtown Austin, Uber is available.
In the event we have a quick turn around, extra cleaning fees might be applied if castle is not picked up properly.
Inquire about these opportunities on the property.
Boat Rental with Captain fee, Pontoon boat andJet Ski rental, no Captain. Mooring personal watercraft and Boats for $25 dollars per day
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Volente, TX
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Most unique place we have ever stayed. Plenty of parking, access to a dock on the water, plenty of things to do that are provided(paddle board, kayak, canoe, cornhole, board games, etc). So many different trinkets around the house. Absolutely amazing house and host.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 6th stay at the castle hosted by Jeff. As always, he was a great host, gave great instructions for check in process, and made sure we’re good after our departure. Truly one of my favorite rentals in the lake Travis area, we’re already planning our trip back for next year. Just want to say thanks again to Jeff for always providing top notch service, a clean and tidy living space, and providing our group of friends with a yearly weekend escape to relax and recharge. See you in 2025!
5.0 / 5.0
Jeff’s place is great! You won’t find anything else like it on Lake Travis. It’s great for small or large groups and the water access is unmatched
5.0 / 5.0
Our host was very helpful but unobtrusive. We used the free dual kayak to visit the nearby island. The local restaurant featured a live duck sitting at the bar. (Did he say "Put it on my bill?") Plentiful wildlife on walks included friendly deer and a rooster who wished me good morning. We had plenty of privacy and enjoyed several nearby restaurants.
4.0 / 5.0
Great spot for a weekend with friends on Lake Travis. Jeff was responsive and helpful during our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time, swimming in the lake, hanging out at the castle, exploring the area, boating on the lake and playing at the local water park. We had 2 great meals at the nearby Beachside Billy’s located at the water park. Lots to do and Jeff was very accommodating.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay, had plenty if great accommodations. Get your groceries you’ll want or need for the stay and that’s it. We did not leave. You don’t want to either, great space outside and inside. The water is always there when you want to swim or even go boating/jet skiing.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was bonkers! So much room, so much to do. Mr. Voorhis was friendly and available. The castle has everything you need. There was so much room, everyone could spread out. We had a large group of adults staying the weekend. 3 large bedrooms with their own private bathrooms would be perfect for 3 legit families as each bedroom has at least 2 large beds and/or bunk beds. That doesn't include the additional space on the upstairs living room area. Each bedroom has floor to ceiling windows facing the lake. What a view! 3 balconies, fire pits, grills, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes... The list goes on. I cannot say enough about this place. STAY HERE!
5.0 / 5.0
It was a beautiful place to stay while my classmates and I were in town for a school trip. The owners are very open, generous, and welcoming. 10/10 stay!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fun time at the house and Jeff was so kind to take us out on his boat! Our two teenage boys also explored the lake with Jeff’s kayaks. Beautiful sunsets from the balcony. House is filled to the brim with interesting collectibles.
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved staying in the castle, it’s perfect! Jeff is the owner/host and he was very kind and informative. My family and I truly enjoyed waking up to the gorgeous views. We can’t wait to book again this summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, and Jeff was great. Flexible and we had a great time kayaking out to the island. Would recommend this place for families or groups with 6-10 people. Kitchen and grills were great too!
5.0 / 5.0
My friends and I had a great stay here! The place is clean and exactly as described.
5.0 / 5.0
Had such an incredible weekend out at the castle. Jeff is also maybe the best host ever.
5.0 / 5.0
The host was very helpful and available. Castle and all the decor was a hit with the kids. Lake is a short walk down the hill and he even took us out on his boat to tour the lake and anchor for some drinks and a swim. We just had to pay a captain fee for his time. We had an enjoyable Spring Break and would recommend the place.
5.0 / 5.0
Jeff, the owner, was amazing. The house was nice and we had a great time. We rented the boat too and that was an easy and smooth process. Overall great.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our 2nd time staying with Jeff, and as always it was 5 star experience, breathing views, boat, paddle boarding, floating pads , grills , potato gun was the biggest entertainment for our kids. All this been offered and we have used every single amenities .
Jeff is very pleasant and hospitality oriented
I am recommending Jeff's castle to everyone who want to have unforgettable life time memories!
5.0 / 5.0
My group had the best time at the castle. Jeff was an amazing host who truly cared about us and wanted to make sure we had a good time. I couldn’t imagine a better short term rental!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location on the lake with an old school Austin vibe. Accommodations fit our group perfectly. There was plenty of room for our 31 foot Sea Ray at the dock.
Jeff took care of us like family, if we needed something or had a question we called Jeff and bingo it was done.
Thanks so much, totally enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Jeff is great. The castle has been the locale for a yearly get together for my college friends for two years now and it's got something for everyone. Plus a potato cannon.
5.0 / 5.0
Eccentric funky castle with incredible views and ability to swim and play in the lake.
We had a great family 4th of July!
5.0 / 5.0
We LOVED our stay! The home embodied the true “Keep Austin Weird” spirit, had everything we could’ve needed during our stay, easy access to the Lake, and Jeff was so responsive to my question, and Jeff checked in on our needs prior and throughout our stay. 10/10 would recommend a stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
Giving a 5 star rating, but a few things need to be known. The access to the water is far and steep. The pics of the water do not do it justice, it is absolutely beautiful. I kept saying I can’t believe this is Texas.
Our host Jeff was awesome, friendly, accommodating for ALL our needs, anything we asked for he was there.
This castle is very different with all the decor and such but really didn’t dig to much, was mostly on the water and back and top decks.
The sunset is something to see. I know, I know a sunset is just a sunset, can be seen anywhere but on the top of this castle with no obstructions is magical.
Thanks again Jeff we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!
5.0 / 5.0
Jeff was a fantastic host! The views were incredible! So many activities to do on the property. If you enjoy having fun and relaxing, this is the place to be!
5.0 / 5.0
Clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly need to enjoy a wonderful lakeside weekend. We will definitely return.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely amazing spot to stay. Highly recommend, Jeff was very accommodating.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time. The house is amazing. Owner is very helpful. The neighbor is very friendly and provided many good information. Will rent it again when we come back to Austin.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was excellent for our bachelor party group. The property seems to have been purpose-built for having fun. The view is unrivalled. The unique décor and many amenities are eclectically curated and add to the experience. The host Jeff was very laid back and extremely helpful. I could tell he really wanted us to have a good experience, and he was successful. I definitely know where to plan any future lakeside get togethers. Thanks for a great weekend!
5.0 / 5.0
Our Easter/Wife Birthday weekend was very relaxing with a beautiful view of Lake Travis. Jeff was a great host who gave us a tour of the property when we arrived and showed us all the annemities the house had to offer. Will definitely stay there again
5.0 / 5.0
The castle was an awesome property with an even more awesome host!! This house accommodated me and my group very well and made my birthday celebration super fun for me and my friends. Going to have to make this a tradition starting from here on out any book every summer! Best rental on the lake by far
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 4th time returning to the castle in 4 years. Jeff has been an amazing host from day 1. He is available 24/7 and always ready to lend a helping hand. He helps you check in, provides a tour and answers any questions right off the bat. The property is awesome with a great view on multiple levels and a couple of really cool hang out areas. We’re already looking into our stay for year 5 and can’t wait to come back! Can’t go wrong when booking a stay at the castle!
5.0 / 5.0
The host was most gracious and very helpful in introducing the home and property to us. This castle is a unique delight and I recommend it to anyone looking for a special getaway. Views of Lake Travis and memorable sunsets are an added pleasure.
5.0 / 5.0
Jeff's place has some of the best views of Lake Travis around. The pictures don't do it justice. It's a fun and funky place and Jeff's hospitality is truly unparalleled. He was inviting and relaxed which made us feel comfortable and at ease for a super fun weekend away.
5.0 / 5.0
The castle was amazing!!! So many comfy places to chill and sleep. Lots of fun decor and music instruments to play with. Loved all the balconies. The bedrooms were very nice and quiet. Jeff, the property owner was very nice and easy to contact. Can't wait to come back!!
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome place filled with fun decor and a huge deck overlooking the lake. The space is wonderful, each room has its own feel with bits from around Austin and various eclectic items as decor. We had a small band play in the living room and it worked out perfectly. The deck is enormous, with lots of benches and chairs for hanging out looking over the lake. The owner Jeff was amazing. He promptly answered any questions we had and gave us a tour of the place when we checked in. If we had any issues we could just text or call him. It was too cold while we were there to take advantage of the large astroturf area with fire pit closer to the lake or to head out onto the water in one of the kayaks, but next time ;) Definitely recommend this for a fun time on lake Travis or just hanging out.
5.0 / 5.0
The property is truly unique in a great way. The home feels comfortable with a great open kitchen and living area for hanging out. Three levels of outdoor lounging space to enjoy the lake view. As well as comfortable sleeping areas and well maintained bathrooms to sustain a larger group if needed. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to friends or family.
5.0 / 5.0
First, I have never used Vrbo before, which made me nervous. In saying that, Jeff, the owner of the home was so kind and wonderful. The home was absolutely perfect of the occasion and the view of Lake Travis was spectacular. Absolutely no regrets and I hope to plan more long weekends at this home as long as Jeff owns it. Thank you for a memerable weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed the weekend for a bachelor party and it was a great time. The location is nice and the view is even better.
2.5 / 5.0
The Castle had everything you want and far more. Jeff was a great host and the property is amazing and in a perfect location. The views of the lake and sunsets rival that of the Oasis. It's has everything you could possibly want for a friend or family gathering including cornhole on the deck overlooking the lake, a boat dock, and boat and jet skis for rent. I highly recommend it!
1.0 / 5.0
I really hope to hear back from you soon! My 50th birthday was ruined. Dog poop on the floor, non working refrigerator/stove/microwave, back door did not lock, dirty beds and the list could go on. We unpacked and “tried” to make the best of the weekend—until we had to listen to the property owner and another man screaming at each other over night where 5 out of the 8 women were refusing to stay another minute. We bought $500 worth of groceries to make a huge birthday feast and cake…..both ruined due to refrigerator not getting cold and stove not working properly to bake.
FAQs
How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in Volente?
The average price for a rental in Volente is $515 per night. This rental is $227 above the average.
Is parking included with this castle / palace?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this castle / palace?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats. Enjoy the water!
Is Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this castle / palace is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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