2 family WATERFRONT ! Excellent Location-Close to grocery/restaurants
House in Lake Travis, TX
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
The Lake Shack is one of the most funky and fun LAKEFRONT properties on Lake Travis. This house has 2 complete living spaces and is located in Lakeway close to restaurants, grocery and delivery! Perfect for 2 couples/families/groups, family with older children, or single family. Great property for pets as it is entirely fenced!
You can't get much closer to the water than this! This property has water access all year round as it is on main water channel of lake travis. There is a private dock great for fishing off of. The Lake Shack is how Texas does tropical.
Private sandy and grassy beach area, gently sloping to the water .
2 single kayaks, 1 double kayak and Lilly pad floating mat.
Spend time up on your MULTIPLE scenic patios & outdoor bars grilling out, drinking margaritas and enjoying the view or down by the water or on the DOCK sunbathing and swimming in lake travis' beautiful caribbean looking water. Fisherman: plenty of catfish, bass, tilapia, blue gill.
Close to Lakeway restaurants, gas, grocery, various Food DELIVERY options available.
Boat rentals nearby that can pick you up at the dock, as well as many other entertainment options such as sunset sailing cruises, flyboard rentals etc.
Lakeway is also known for one of the most populous and friendly deer populations in Texas.
Other Things to Note:
Unit features ~3 parking spots in driveway
Softened well water
Central AC/heat runs the whole house with additional personal AC and fireplaces in lower unit.
No onsite boat dockage available.
Occasionally boat owner may come on dock to take boat out.
Nearest public boat ramp: Mansfield dam
***Lake Travis is not a constant level lake - water level varies during the year- please lookup or inquire on current water level and compare to our picture captions.
Because the lake level varies yard will get larger as lake level drops, but even in drought we always have water!
Dock may move to left or right as water level drops. Property is very unique in that it is gently sloping to the water and not straight down 100+ft cliffs like most of Lake Travis.
You can't get much closer to the water than this! This property has water access all year round as it is on main water channel of lake travis. There is a private dock great for fishing off of. The Lake Shack is how Texas does tropical.
Private sandy and grassy beach area, gently sloping to the water .
2 single kayaks, 1 double kayak and Lilly pad floating mat.
Spend time up on your MULTIPLE scenic patios & outdoor bars grilling out, drinking margaritas and enjoying the view or down by the water or on the DOCK sunbathing and swimming in lake travis' beautiful caribbean looking water. Fisherman: plenty of catfish, bass, tilapia, blue gill.
Close to Lakeway restaurants, gas, grocery, various Food DELIVERY options available.
Boat rentals nearby that can pick you up at the dock, as well as many other entertainment options such as sunset sailing cruises, flyboard rentals etc.
Lakeway is also known for one of the most populous and friendly deer populations in Texas.
Other Things to Note:
Unit features ~3 parking spots in driveway
Softened well water
Central AC/heat runs the whole house with additional personal AC and fireplaces in lower unit.
No onsite boat dockage available.
Occasionally boat owner may come on dock to take boat out.
Nearest public boat ramp: Mansfield dam
***Lake Travis is not a constant level lake - water level varies during the year- please lookup or inquire on current water level and compare to our picture captions.
Because the lake level varies yard will get larger as lake level drops, but even in drought we always have water!
Dock may move to left or right as water level drops. Property is very unique in that it is gently sloping to the water and not straight down 100+ft cliffs like most of Lake Travis.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Lake Travis, TX
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The place is clean with a great patio. The dock is large and our kids loved the Lily pad and kayaks. The area is awesome. Deer everywhere and our kids loved hiking at Lakeway and the Hamilton Greenbelt. The host provides a great online guide to nearby activities and restaurants that was very helpful!
5.0 / 5.0
The rental was a great set-up for our family, had plenty of space and comforts for all, was clean, had everything we needed. The location was great for stores, restaurants and some great hikes. Rental had great access to the lake and a private dock with roof so not even the rain could spoil our fishing. If our family go to Lake Travis again this VRBO will be the first one we will check for availability, so glad we found it.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great stay here for Labor Day weekend. Beautiful property and we loved the outdoor space!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay over the Memorial Day holiday weekend with two adults, three kids (13,11,4) and two big dogs. The house is like two apartments in one - one downstairs and one downstairs. Jenelle, the host, was amazing - we had a welcome package with chips and salsa, snacks, drinks - a special note for us on the chalk board and she had already anticipated the life jackets we would need. The house has a large, expansive balcony with BBQ grill and seating, and gates to keep the dogs enclosed. House is unique in that it has its own "beach" area, unlike other houses on the lake that are on steep cliffs. We rented a boat and went on a guided fishing trip, and both were able to just pick us up in our cove. Even with the lake pretty low these days, adults and kids had lots of fun on the water, kayaking, jumping on the splash pad, fishing, etc! Will definitely consider staying there again if we head up for a lake weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and relaxing quiet neighborhood.
5.0 / 5.0
Surpassed expectations. Welcome sna ks and music on the patio were very nice touch. Enjoyed paddling around the lake and lounging on the patio. Area parks and restaurants were fabulous as well. Picky about beds and those were perfect as well. Favorite location so far. Hope to be back soon. Didn't think we were gonna get our dog back in the car to go home.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful weekend. We went hiking at Pedernales and McKinney state park. We also enjoyed a day at the Capitol. I have 2 dogs. They loved it all!!! There is so much space for them to run around outside. Jenelle was also sweet enough to leave some goodies for us for my birthday. We hope to be back in the future. Definitely recommend her home.
5.0 / 5.0
This was the perfect location to stay on the lake and a very safe neighborhood. The outdoor patio was our favorite part of this rental. The owner has a Jenga set there that we all enjoyed playing! Jenelle provides a guide book that is very helpful. The view was also amazing and how the house is two separate apartments was perfect to bring along friends or kids. We will definitely be back in near future!
5.0 / 5.0
The lakeshack is a great casual staycation spot! The convenience of everything for the outdoor space makes it very comfortable and not missing out on a great view & walk to the water.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful!
Perfect place to spend time on the water. If you have dogs and want somewhere you can walk right into the water, this is your spot. The lily pad is amazing!
5.0 / 5.0
Fun and relaxing
All went well. Great location?
4.0 / 5.0
A nice stay
Had a lovely stay - really enjoyed the location on the lake and the outdoor patio space.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay
We were in town for Thanksgiving and a Baptism and ranged in age from 86 to college senior. The downstairs was extremely convenient and charming for my elderly and mobility challenged Mother. Upstairs very nice and deck was spectacular. The two small dogs loved the large fenced yards. The owner also was accommodating and had things set up for us to enjoy our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
“Fall”inn for Texas
Wonderful weekend. Patio and outside area was so comfortable. Loved the tv for music! Arrived after a storm so rather muddy and dirty outside. Downstairs unit definitely smelled like it had hosted pets.
2.0 / 5.0
Disappointed
The grass was overgrown, patio and furniture was not clean. There was a bug found twice in the bed downstairs. The only bathroom in the upstairs suite was next to the kitchen. The rooms were very small and no closet space in the master bedroom. Not enough utensils and found ants roaming in the kitchen.
5.0 / 5.0
Lake stay
Great place for travelers with a dog. We rented both upstairs and downstairs and having both worked well for us. Close to Lakeway Marina if you want to rent a boat. About 15 minutes to the grocery store although there is.a small market closer. Visited a winery in Spicewood and ate bbq at Opies. Great weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location and property was exceptional
My daughter and I had a lovely time at this property. Pictures don’t do it justice. The backyard lounging area is like heaven on earth. The house was clean and owners provide a lot of amenities I didn’t expect. I will definitely be staying at this property again!
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely wonderful
Absolutely wonderful birthday get away. We will definitely be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic!
This was a fun mini vacation for my friend and our 2 dogs. Outdoor spaces were fantastic! 3 separate fenced in areas to keep our dogs safe with large area for them to chase each other and play. Lake was just steps away and it was fun hanging out on the dock. They provide life jackets, inner tubes, kayaks, and the lily pad!! Pictures don’t do it justice!! Inside spaces were great too but outside was the place to be! Shady areas, lots of comfy seating. I’ll be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Don’t hesitate and book NOW!
Most unique property, amazing location, and superb host! Can’t say enough great things about our experience. Fun lake toys, excellent outdoor space, attention to detail by our host. So many fun things to do here and had everything we could have asked for in a lake experience. Jenelle recommended a great boat charter as well and it completely upgraded our weekend from a 10 to a 20! Wouldn’t think twice about booking again.
5.0 / 5.0
So worth the drive!!!
We stayed with our 3 teens and young adult son! Every little detail was amazing and we felt so welcome! She even had treat bags for our puppers! The outdoor space was perfect! The water was so beautiful! My husband and I loved our downstairs retreat while the kids were upstairs! We all decided this is our annual trip every summer from now on! We rented a boat from Lakeway marina it was a great addition to our trip!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely place to hang with the family
We took full advantage of the outside area and kayaks. Highly recommend a sunrise kayak ride. Janelle was super helpful in planning our stay. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing getaway!
Loved the patio and outdoor kitchen! The home was immaculate! We enjoyed kayaking and fishing off the deck! Will definitely be back!
4.0 / 5.0
Great communication with property owner!
Overall we enjoyed our stay at this property. The inside was very clean and organized. Plenty of water activities for the kids. The property is super pet friendly and our fur babies enjoyed being able to play in the gated backyard. A few things did strike us immediately as inaccurate. The water level in the pictures is not as high as portrayed. We had to walk a distance to get down to water level. Also the freeze must have done a number on the palm trees as they were no longer green and tropical. :( The outdoor patio area could have used a quick clean before we arrived. It was quite filthy and we had to clean ourselves. We also had a slight plumbing issue with the shower downstairs but the homeowner was quick to respond. Overall this was a good stay considering the rainy weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and property - will come again!
This was perfect for our teenage kids to have some independence and us some quiet time. Perfectly stocked home and so clean. Janelle was very good at communication. Look forward to coming again!
5.0 / 5.0
Beyond Expectations
The property is one of a kind, our family enjoyed every aspect of the home and location. We were looking for a property that would allow us to spend quality time together outdoors. This property offered multiple spaces outside to relax and be active, we enjoyed the space so much we ended up staying in and cooking each dinner there at the home. Additionally, Jenelle checked in with us often to make sure we had what we needed and everything with the property was OK.
Overall it was a great experience, beyond our expectations. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future.
2.5 / 5.0
The property is one of a kind, our family enjoyed every aspect of the home and location. We were looking for a property that would allow us to spend quality time together outdoors. This property offered multiple spaces outside to relax and be active, we enjoyed the space so much we ended up staying in and cooking each dinner there at the home. Additionally, Jenelle checked in with us often to make sure we had what we needed and everything with the property was OK.Overall it was a great experience, beyond our expectations. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful patio sealed the deal!
Property was clean and well-stocked. Check-in and out directions were clear and concise. This was a working vacation so much time was spent out on the patio with laptop in hand. The wifi worked flawlessly even during video conferencing and being outdoors was a nice change of pace. When night came lighting the tiki torches and making a drink to relax on the couch was a much needed escape. We used the grill to cook dinner and the outdoor bar to make drinks. Perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
Weekend getaway with a lifelong couple friend to boat on the lake and watch the Longhorns play footb
It was a perfect setup for 2 couples
5.0 / 5.0
Couldn’t ask for more.
This place is absolutely amazing. I am almost never impressed or surprised but this place is incredible. The house was very clean, great beds, outdoor space was so fun. The proximity to the lake is why you book this place and we spent most of our time on the private dock. The fenced in large backyard was perfect for our dogs. The house itself is very interesting as well. Kitchen was well appointed and has everything you need. My wife and I also really appreciated the welcome drinks. The pineapple motif is very cute and really makes you feel like you’re on vacation. We can’t wait to come back! (We even tried to extend our stay for one more day but it was booked) thank you Jenelle!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property
Great house and property. Not ideal for families with young kids but definitely great for two couples or family with older kids who can stay solo. House is essentially two 1-bedroom apartments on top of each other. House was very clean. Outdoor space was the highlight. It's wonderful!! Great view!!! Water level was e very low during our stay so we didn't get to enjoy the lake as we had hoped to. But beautiful neighborhood and great house!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice lake get away
Clean place with an awesome outside entertainment space. We enjoyed bringing our dogs and inviting the extended family for some time on the lake and then a cookout. Really enjoyed the kayaks and the floatation toys. Indoor space is tight but comfortable and updated.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Lake Getaway!!
This was the perfect vacation for our family. Me, my husband and our two dogs. We rented the first floor and had plenty of space. There are lake views from inside and there are two fenced in areas for the dogs to play in. There is a great covered dock to swim off of. We spent all day there. The water was clear and cool and couldn’t have been nicer. We enjoyed our stay and would love to go back but unfortunately the listing is now for the whole house only. This makes sense though because I could see it being a little uncomfortable if another family was renting the upstairs. That wasn’t an issue when we were there.
5.0 / 5.0
March 2020 staycation
The pictures to this place don’t do justice. We had a place on our little getaway! Location was perfect and the owner was very easy to communicate with and very helpful with what we needed. She even order us a charger plug and had it delivered next day bc we forgot ours. When we arrived it had music playing and we felt right at home. Very cute decorations around the place. The owner even had doggy toys and treats and bowls for our furry pups! Had a full size washer and dryer which was a big plus! Also, the owner provided shampoo and conditioner and soap. There is a great dog friendly park in the neighborhood with great views of lake Travis. We were very happy with the stay and refundable deposit that we got back :) will return again! :)
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing and Comfortable
Great location and view from inside and out. Very high thread count sheets were so comfy and all amenities exceeded expectations. Perfect set up for dogs. Very relaxing stay at the lake.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Getaway
What a relaxing spot right on the lake, just as advertised. We’ll absolutely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Pictures don't do justice to how perfect this place is.
The property was great, from the location, the rooms and the access to the water. Jenelle has thought of everything you could possibly need, even had dog toys. I highly recommend this property. Also, Jenelle was quick on responses to questions and even sent info for an event going on. Great place, great communication from owner and would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot
We had a very nice stay. The unit has a great porch area with very nice views. It also has easy, direct access to the water. The property manager was extremely responsive throughout.
5.0 / 5.0
Weekend Trip
Location is great. Everything was easy and ver comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to get away
Wonderful place to stay. Calling the place a 'lake shack' is a understatement at best. Nicest 'shack' I've ever stayed in! Very peaceful. Super clean. Really nice area. You can even get gourmet pizza delivered. Thanks!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Travis?
The average price for a rental in Lake Travis is £228 per night. This rental is £132 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 2 family WATERFRONT ! Excellent Location-Close to grocery/restaurants. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 2 family WATERFRONT ! Excellent Location-Close to grocery/restaurants 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 2 family WATERFRONT ! Excellent Location-Close to grocery/restaurants?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.