Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!
House in Lake Austin, 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
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Live on the lake - swim, fish, kayak, paddleboard, raft, bbq at our family waterfront home. Great getaway - relax or come ready for adventure! (Note the property does not have a boat lift. We are happy to furnish a list of boat rental companies.)
Our place is most suitable for girl getaways, golfing buddies or small groups of friends. Families welcome too! (But please note it is not suitable for very small children.)
This charming home attracts guests who want something special and unique - a place to share fun memories with family/friends. We have over 400 positive reviews in our guest book!
Completely furnished...Multiple decks accommodate virtually any occasion from sunset cocktails to sunrise kayaking. Huge trees, Lush landscaping, Tropical, tree covered setting.
Extra lake amenities are provided to make your stay special...Tubes to play in the water...kayaks and paddleboards to explore the lake...charcoal grill for family cook outs... lakeside firepit - great for toasting marshmellows...Multiple decks - just choose your spot for relaxation...Porch swing and chaise lounger for those afternoon naps.
Fishing poles, tackle box. (One of our guests recently caught a 30 lb Carp saying it's the best fishing spot he's discovered yet!)
The house feels much like a "treehouse" -- lots of shade, tropical plants, hanging ivy from the trees - even a "swiss family robinson" style basket from the upper balcony to the lower deck - perfect for lowering snacks and drinks.
This water world dream house includes everything you need for an exotic vacation with unforgettable adventure. Reserve your space now!
HOUSE DESCRIPTION - 2 bedroom, 1 sitting room, 1 1/2 bath
We can accommodate up to 8 guests. Lower floor holds (2) bedrooms, (1) bathroom with tile shower (no tub), and 3 smaller decks. Each guest room is set up as follows:
- King in master bedroom
- Queen in 2nd bedroom
- Futon in sitting room
- Daybed (2 twin mattresses) in the living room
The living area is furnished with a couch, love seat couch, daybed, big screen TV (Roku), DVD and VHS player and dark wood furniture. Off the living room is a tree shaded balcony overlooking the lake -- a great place for morning coffee.
Right off the living room is an octagon shaped Sitting Room with a nice view of the lake. This room has a Futon and work space table -- great for checking email or relaxing with a book.
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare meals. Appliances include stove/oven, refrigerator (smaller condo-size plus mini refrigerator for drinks), microwave coffeemaker (drip and Kureig), blender, coffee grinder, etc. (no ice maker or disposal) plus a complimentary tea/coffee basket and a well stocked spice cabinet. Dining area is set up with a rattan style table with chairs plus breakfast bar with bar stools. Hallway off kitchen has half bath (sink/toilet only) and game/toy/movie cabinet for kids.
You'll find many conveniences of home including high speed wireless, IPOD dock, iron, cleaning supplies -- all the little extras you don't have to pack.
LOCATION
The location is considered close-in to "town". It takes about 15 minutes to drive to Zilker park. Mapquest puts it at 15 miles to downtown. You can get to shopping and restaurants within 10 minutes.
The house is located off Bee cave rd. The neighborhood turn off (Cuernavaca) is just 4 miles west of Loop 360. From there it's about 2 miles to the house on the lake. Zip is 78733.
Other Notes:
We follow many of the provisions in the Texas Standard Residential Lease Agreement and will require our guests to sign and return a lease agreement with us prior to occupying the house.
We will require the full name of all occupants and day visitors and the address of the main occupant of the house signing the lease agreement. (see sample lease agreement below) This must be signed and returned to us within 5 days of booking the property.
Also, We adhere to the City of Austin's short term rental regulations including occupancy and noise.
Please also note: the property has steps throughout. They are not steep but if guests have canes, walkers or other mobility issues it will not be suitable. Children are welcome but please know that the property and house is not child-proofed and that the house is in very close proximity to the lake. Children must be supervised at all times while outside. It is not recommended for toddlers or children under the age of 5.
SAMPLE:
Lake Austin Vacation House Lease Agreement
Primary OCCUPANT Name and Address: ___________________________
Arriving: ______________________
Departing: ____________________
Occupants: ____Cars: ___| Boats: ___
Occupant and day visitor names:
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Rental Amt _______
Cleaning _______
Tax /fees _______
Total Charges________
Property Name & Address: Lake Austin Vacation House ___________________
Occupant Name & Address: _____________________________
Owner Name & Address: ________________________________
For and in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this Lease Agreement parties agree as follows:
LEASE:OCCUPANT agrees to lease the Property from Owner and Owner agrees to give possession and use of the Property to OCCUPANT according to the lease period, lease charges and lease terms stated herein.
LEASE PERIOD: ____________________________________
LEASE CHARGES: __________________.
PAYMENT TERMS: __________________________
CANCELLATIONS:_______________________
DAMAGE In the event of property damage or missing items, estimates for repair will be made within 1 week, appropriate charges billed to occupant.
PROPERTY USE
The PROPERTY is intended for residential use by a family and reasonable number of guests. Public events or other commercial uses are not allowed. Occupants will comply with state and local laws while using the house including applicable occupancy limits.
Occupants will not allow pets, inside smoking, fireworks, firearms, live music, drugs or irresponsible use of alcohol on the property.
All occupants and guests will take special care to insure that the house is used in a safe, responsible manner and will be returned at the end of the rental period in the same condition found.
Occupants and guests will use extreme caution on all steps, surfaces made slippery by water, barbecue area and particularly in and around the water. All children MUST BE SUPERVISED by a competent adult capable of preventing water related and other injuries. All occupants and guests must wear life saving devices while in and around the water or certify that each is a competent swimmer. NO LIFEGUARD IS PROVIDED.
Maximum number of Adult occupants is 6.
PARKING: Occupants and guests will park in designated area on the PROPERTY or on shoulder of ROW. No parking in private drive. Maximum number cars is 2.
The owners and caretaker/agents are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to your belongings while at the lease premises. You hereby indemnify and hold owners, their agents and assigns, including the lease premises, free and harmless from any liabilities for injury to or death of any person, including you, or for damage to property arising from your using and occupying the premises with or without your express or implied consent.
I have read, understand, and agree to abide by these TERMS.
Signature: ________________________________ / Date:________
OCCUPANT
Signature: ________________________________ / Date _____
OWNER:
Note: This property has a short term operating license through the City of Austin. No more than (6) adults are allowed overnight or during the day. This includes both overnight guests and day visitors combined.
OL 2015 05368
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Lake Austin, TX
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had a blast! Will definitely stay here again. Host was amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a great time! Addition of Paddle boards were great! This was our third time staying here and love it!
10.0 / 10.0
Bohemian comfort, this is a special home for families and friends. To be lakeside with water frontage is a rare position to find at such a reasonable rate, we loved our weekend and highly recommend, Sharon and John are a pleasure in all communication, highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
It was a fantastic get a way.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything went smoothly. The communication with the managers was great and the location was everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Property owner was easy to communicate with! Everything was described accurately on VRBO. The family enjoyed steaks on the grill, using the kayaks and tubes that were available on property! Hours were spent floating in the water right in front of the dock. Definitely an enjoyable stay!!
10.0 / 10.0
The area, the property, was just what was needed for a get away. Sharon was awesome, would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
This home is charming, and the location couldn't be better. In fact, having to leave to hit the town was our least favorite thing to do because we enjoyed the home and waterfront so much. Also, great Bass fishing!
10.0 / 10.0
This is the second year our family and friends rented this property and we had a great time and enjoyed excellent weather! Sharon is excellent at communicating with her guests and setting expectations appropriately. This is an older property that is a bit rustic but you absolutely can’t beat the location (and price). The provided amenities are ample and the house is clean, it’s just a bit run down (but not unsafe or dirty). Imagine old beach house charm. Anyhoo, we had a blast floating off the deck in the 9 (wow!) provided tubes and kayaks. My kids love this place - we had so much fun, we’ll be back again next year. Thanks again Sharon!
10.0 / 10.0
If you are craving some downtime, there is no better place than this quant lake house. Imagine sipping on a cold cocktail under a canopy of trees overlooking a lake. It was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Overall, this is a great property to enjoy the Lake Austin activities and west Austin area (most everything in Austin ~30 min or less). The home is on the waterfront and tucked in dense lush beautiful foliage. The pictures accurately portray the home. It is not updated but it is quaint and what you would expect for a lake house. There are kayaks available to use and lots of outdoor sitting space. The grill is charcoal so if you want to grill, be sure to have that.
The hosts were very communicative and responsive, having provided lots of suggestions for what to do. The checkin process was extremely simple and easy. Unfortunately, the weather did not allow for sitting outside much, but we did watch the sun set from the dock one night and it was spectacular. Great place for a family getaway for sure!
10.0 / 10.0
Staying at the waterfront was just what we needed and we had a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Great family vacation! Our family had a great time and enjoyed the property!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second stay. Our kids begged us to go back. They loved relaxing by the water, kayaking, and fishing. We also floated in tubes off the deck and grilled outside. It's so convenient to have the kayaks, lifejackets, and tubes available on site. The water level was great despite the drought. The house and back decks have a cozy, overgrown vibe. Definitely not an upscale place but it's perfect for our family and budget and has everything you could need for your stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Cute house right on the lake
This house was right on the lake easy for fishing and swimming. A nice place to stay if you enjoy the lake! Also was easy communicating and getting everything we needed. Very friendly and would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful but energizing
No problems at all checking in and out. More household amenities left for guests than I anticipated. A very nice touch. You really only need your toothbrush and toothpaste. A/C was excellent. Layout was just as described by hosts. Lake was beautiful and all the action went right by the deck. Quiet during day and night. Didn’t even hear traffic but home is on a dead end street. Within about 5 minutes to local HEB and a new galleria of shops with a cinema. Lots of nice restaurants with a wide range of prices. Beautiful scenery. You do need to be able to travel up and down numerous stairs to get to different levels of house but the views are worth it.
10.0 / 10.0
Fun on the lake!
Cute home, kinda funky. The location can’t be beat! We loved having dinner on the deck in the evening, and getting right onto the lake first thing in the morning using the on-site kayaks. It only took about 15-20’minutes to get downtown, but it felt like a world away. The house across the lake is also on Vrbo, but for 25k per night. If you’re looking for luxury at this location, then do that. And invite me, haha. Otherwise, this spot is a gem!
10.0 / 10.0
Boys weekend.
Is was all good. Great host.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice calming home
Love our stay, great communication!
10.0 / 10.0
Weekend Getaway
The place worked very well for our group. The dock was shaded by several large trees, and was our daily gathering place. Parking was a bit cramped, but we managed.
10.0 / 10.0
Girls vacation
Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place to call home for 4 days.
10.0 / 10.0
Love this lakeside dock
Quirky home with fabulous decks and docks and location can’t be beat. Lots of room with futon in the octogon game room and sofa bed in the living room, plus 2 bedrooms. Lots of stairs but such a wonderful lake experience. Owner was very attentive. Hope to rent again.
10.0 / 10.0
Lake Austin Ski Slope house
The ski slope house was awesome. I loved all the greenery on the property, something that really made our house special and standout. We had so much fun jumping in the lake anytime we wanted and we rented a boat one day that picked us up from our dock! Will be back for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Little bit of rain
Yes rain but we had fun, caught some fish. Interesting house, lots of character. Not a place for little kids.
5.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful family getaway. It was relaxing and fun. We loved hanging out by the water - and especially loved the kayaks. Communication with the owners was easy and efficient. Thank you Sharon and John.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful family stay
We had a wonderful family getaway.
It was relaxing and fun. We loved hanging out by the water - and especially loved the kayaks.
Communication with the owners was easy and efficient.
Thank you Sharon and John.
10.0 / 10.0
Great family get away.
Everything was exactly as advertised in the listing. Wish we had caught some fish but otherwise a perfect retreat.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
This property was exactly as advertised, and the host' communication was great. There was more than enough space for our family of 4. We enjoyed kayaking, floating, and fishing, and it was so nice to have everything we needed there rather than trying to transport it all with us. It was exactly the laid back get away we wanted. Our kids said it was like a house from an old disney movie, with old charm and fun surprises. Don't expect updated new amenities, but the price can't be beat for this comfortable getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful view and location
This was just as advertised - not super updated, but great value for a location right on the water. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed the games and puzzles available. The dock was perfect for our family to spend time and we hiked a lot at nearby locations. We will definitely come again. The owners were very available, but didn't really need their assistance, as the house was as communicated. Thank you for a great vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Thanksgiving 2020
This is a wonderful house and beautiful property. The communication was excellent and Sharon provided everything we could possibly need. Water was chilly, but we still took advantage of all the water toys provided and included our own ‘Polar Bear Plunge’ challenge. Really enjoyed our time and made some new family memories.
10.0 / 10.0
Sharon was wonderful and our stay was amazing the place is so amazing and we loved it ❤
Very easy
5.0 / 10.0
My wife and I stayed here in October and everything was just wonderful. The best part of the stay was enjoying a bottle of wine on the dock during sunset. It's a great setting to relax and do nothing! Coffee at sunrise was great too.The house is very clean and comfortable. Overall, the property is well-maintained. We'll be back again!
10.0 / 10.0
Colorado River in Austin
Really nice find. Gorgeous river, great kayaking, fun place to stay. Super attentive and helpful host!
10.0 / 10.0
Rio Robles Review
My wife and I stayed here in October and everything was just wonderful. The best part of the stay was enjoying a bottle of wine on the dock during sunset. It's a great setting to relax and do nothing! Coffee at sunrise was great too.
The house is very clean and comfortable. Overall, the property is well-maintained. We'll be back again!
10.0 / 10.0
You Can't Beat Waterfront Property
This is our second time staying at the bakehouse. We truly enjoy being right on the water. Kids swam and kayaked and fished. Caught one small fish that went back in. The house may not be fancy smancy, but it has everything you could need. Communication with the owner is excellent. Thanks.
10.0 / 10.0
Great getaway
This place was perfect for our group to get away for a few days and enjoy the water! Sharon was so kind and communicative. We loved hanging out on the dock, grilling, and kayaking around on the water. Thanks for sharing your home with us, John and Sharon. We hope to be back soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Love the Treehouse
Sharon and her Treehouse are easy to find and a quiet place to relax. The place is not very big, but there is plenty of room for 6 adults to enjoy themselves, especially outside. The outside space is so nice. There's plenty of deck space and chairs and the being on the water was perfect. My family used the kayaks, the floats and fished their hearts out. Lots of fun and for all. If we're looking to stay on the water again, I'll book Sharon's place. Sharon was super-friendly and lovely to work with. Thanks Sharon!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome time
This house was just what we were looking for. We had an amazing time. The property was gorgeous and the house had the character we were looking for. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful location right on the lake!
This property has the MOST beautiful view and access to Lake Austin! Large deck right by the water that was perfect for relaxing on lounge chairs under the shady trees. Kayaks and inner tubes were fun! Sharon is a wonderful host! We hope to return soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome Lake Front Spot
My family and I had a great time during our stay here. It was a perfect getaway without having to leave town. We took advantage of all the lake equipment. Kiddos LOVED hanging out on the lake on the Lily pad. That alone was worth our stay. They also loved the board games and wooden blocks, a lifesaver! We also took advantage of the fire pit for smores and grill for burgers. There's an HEB about 10 minutes away for charcoal and groceries. It comfortably fit us and we'll likely book again with more family as this place can accommodate 8.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Austin?
The average price for a rental in Lake Austin is R 7,609 per night. This rental is R 2,018 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!. 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 Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.