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Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

Family-friendly stay near Lake Austin

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Austin

Lower Basin Lake Travis stay.At this Lower Basin Lake Travis vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Austin and Colorado River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Hippie Hollow and Concordia University Texas.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Zilker Park - 29 min drive - 26.2 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 33 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Sixth Street - 35 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 38 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

An "OOO-AHH" lake get-away. Sand volleyball, kayaks, Lily pad, WiFi for WFH & Home school. Kayak across the lake and hike or check out other local trails in Steiner. Or let the serenity entice you to chillax. Custom built home with cedar flooring and exposed beams. Feels like middle of nowhere but a world class spa & great restaurants are in the neighborhood (Sushi, Italian, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse.) Famous sunsets at the Oasis on Lake Travis 7 miles away, and 35 minutes from downtown Austin. We love to see kids (and kids at heart) enjoy the property. Noise is good....kids squealing joyfully and puppies playing makes us happy. We have a fire pit and an owner shared hot-tub. Owner Shelly is always delighted to help with your area questions and trip plans. With 2 parking spaces and 1 bath we book groups of 6 or less. (If your group is larger than 6, please also consider renting a neighbor's property which sleeps 6, in addition to ours - #243133)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Parking only available for two vehicles without prior notice and special arrangement.
Life jackets required on kayaks and paddle board.
If bringing more than 1 pet please advise host at time of booking as price per pet is $50.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great place for kids to be kids.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Family Fun lakefront Sand Vball Kayaks Paddleboard

Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 204 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and rustic treehouse-esque on a quiet part of the lake. The kids loved fishing off the pier, paddling around on the kayaks and the steep ladder to the upstairs kid room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was amazing. Very responsive and friendly. I unfortunately didn’t have time to enjoy the lake because I was busy exploring Austin. Would stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful spot! Great home base for the Horns game
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, spent some great days
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay so very much! My son and I took a mom/son trip together. We loved the sand volleyball so so much and kayaks and lily pad! The house was so cozy and the lake was peaceful! Shelly was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murali P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house has a lot of character and sits right on the lake. Although the lake view from the house is partly blocked by trees, it wasn’t a big deal. The limited boat traffic made paddleboarding and kayaking especially peaceful. The sand-box volleyball court was a fun bonus — we even used it for a game of frisbee!While there weren’t any deer on the property itself, we saw plenty while driving around and kayaking. It’s a beautiful lake house overall.The house has one bathroom and no washer or dryer, but guests are welcome to use the washer and dryer at the hosts’ home next door. Shelly clearly mentions this in the property description. Both Shelly and Chuck were incredibly gracious and communicative — truly the most attentive hosts we’ve ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this little house — views of trees all around. It was clean, had just about everything needed for a short stay. We hosted a small group of our son’s friends for the day and it was just right for that. Kayaks, float, dock, volleyball, grill — everything g we used was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was cozy, nicely appointed and had plenty of space. Outdoor space was great. Beds were uncomfortable though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The most special place!

Words and pictures really cannot describe how special this place is. The treehouse, ans our family called it is so cozy and comfortable. Sitting down by the lake at any time of the day is just magical. Shelly is a phenomenal host and person. She worked very hard to get us in on the same day that she had some guest checking out in the morning. I cannot recommend enough staying at this magical, special place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time in Austin.. Great location.. Amazing host… We will definitely go back..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Cozy and beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Austin ski week

Great place on the lake, lake house is amazing, great design in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey G., Austin Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Lake House

We had the best stay and Shelly and her family are amazing! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place to stay

we loved our stay. clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Corby S.

Lake Austin Waterfront 08/24

We wanted one last quick, affordable, weekend get away for our family before the kids headed back to school. The location on Lake Austin is in a more rural area with no development on the other side of the lake adding to the overall peacefulness of the property, especially in the evening and early morning. The docks and the stairs into the water are perfect for swimming, kayaking, and boating. The hospitality and communication from the owners, who also live on the property, was fantastic! It was a great way to end the summer and I'll be recommending this place to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Corrine H.

B-day Trip

The house was cozy and had a lot of character. Location was right on the lake you can ask for more than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S., Scottsville, Va

Liked: Cleanliness

Coziest and most beautiful vrbo

Our family had the pleasure of staying at this incredible lakeside VRBO for several days! The house is nestled in the woods by the lake and makes you feel like you’re in a treehouse. Because of the lovely tree cover we stayed cool in spite of the heat wave. It’s well stocked and beautifully decorated, with a fun loft that my kiddo found particularly whimsical. The house is perfect for multiple generations to fully enjoy with kayaks, lily pads and inner tubes to spend the day on the water with! We had the best time paddling around the shore. We cannot wait to come back and relax some more at this cozy and beautiful escape in the trees. Our host host Shelly was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay-cation

Such a relaxing place! We loved hanging out by the lake, playing beach volleyball, and just being outside. The owners are so very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our little two night stay. The property was amazing with everything you could ever need and great hosts. We will definitely book a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake Adventure

Shelly and Chuck were absolutely amazing! They were so helpful and kind. Their place was cozy and the location next to the lake can’t be beat. Our little boys practically lived on the dock, fishing and swimming. We loved all the toys and water gear that were available to us - can’t wait to come back and stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rey S., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness

Mother's Day Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Having a private boat slip on property was great. Only downside (not their fault) is that you can't get a boat and trailer down to the house. Road is too narrow and there is no place to park a trailer. We used the public park and boat ramp with no issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet retreat with great vibes!

We had a wonderful four night stay at Shelly and Chuck's property in April 2024. We originally booked because of the timing of the eclipse, but I can honestly say that we would have had just a wonderful time even if the clouds had not cleared last minute to allow us to view the eclipse. The property is very much as pictured - it is up in the trees in a very homey feeling space - great vibes from the moment you walk in. Both of our kids slept out on the screened porch given the nice April weather - so great. If you want white paint and generic all new everything, this is not your spot, but if you want to feel welcomed into a homey retreat with fantastic owners next door and the lake / dock / water toys right out your doorstep, you cannot beat this special place! Shelly was amazing communicating both in advance of the trip and once we were there. She and Chuck made us feel like welcome guests, though we had plenty of privacy. They have several kayaks and a couple paddle boards, so our group of five spent a bunch of time on the dock and in the water. The "Lillypad" is as fun as it looks in the pictures - we used it every day we were there. Shelly even was kind enough to run a load of laundry for our teen who had arrived straight from a school trip - now that's above and beyond! 10 of 10 I cannot recommend this enough. Were it not for the eclipse, I'm not sure we would have ever gone to Lake Austin... now I am wanting to go back. Thank you Shelly and Chuck!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

HappyRN

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Austin

Property was great. Host were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quick trip

This was a quick two day trip. Very relaxing and nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024