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Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Austin
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!


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 6 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.

You'll find many conveniences of home including high speed wireless, IPOD dock, Tribet Bluetooth speaker, 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 occupants is 6 (includes day visitors)
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) occupants are allowed overnight or during the day. This includes both overnight guests and day visitors combined.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children under age of 5.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off AC units and tower heaters.
Turn off all electrical appliances including dishwasher, dryer, coffee maker etc,
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rental Agreement must be signed and returned within 5 days of booking. If minors are on property, without their parents, waivers must be signed.
Occupant will only have 8 people total and 2 vehicles. Additional day visitors and cars not allowed unless approved by host. No big parties allowed.
Occupant must furnish mailing address, and full names of all overnight occupants and day visitors within 5 days of booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 119233
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Austin

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Rio Robles, a neighbourhood in Austin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Austin and Zilker Park, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Zilker Park - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 30 min drive - 26.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 30 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 26 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patrizi’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steiner Ranch Steakhouse - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!?

As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun! on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$750, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront w/Kayaks, Decks, Paddle boards, Relaxing, Fun! located?

Located in Rio Robles, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Village at Westlake and Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 110 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is clean, comfortable, and right on the lake, which is exactly what we were looking for. The included kayaks and fishing gear really elevated our stay. The hosts were friendly and easy to work with: they reached out before, during, and after to make sure we had everything we needed. If you are looking for a place that feels like a family cabin on the water, this is a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fifth year going had a great time again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the lake house. Plenty of space, clean, comfortable beds (big deal to me!) and unique location. It's like others described it - a treehouse with a lot of charm and character and they had everything we needed. The longer you stay the more you love it. It's not a new home but it's clean and the owners/hosts were amazing. If anyone has mobility concerns or is not able to climb stairs then this place is not a good idea because of all of the stairs and steps to access the lake and levels of the home. For our family of 4 with 2 older kids this was not an issue. The top floor is the main floor with a nice sized living room plus a view of the lake and balcony, kitchen with everything we needed and half bath. Our teenager son chose to stay in the sunroom on the corner of main floor which had an awesome view of the lake and was bright and sunny. The two bedrooms and main bathroom are on the lower floor along with laundry and access to the lake. We used the kayaks and paddle boards, sat out on the deck and overall just enjoyed the scenery and lake life. They have fishing gear, life jackets (various sizes), 2 kayaks and 2 paddle boards, 2 grills (regular and Blackstone), outdoor table and chairs on the dock and up by the house. It was right on the lake but about 10-15 min to restaurants and the grocery store! Our experience was positive and I'm glad we found this place! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super pleasant stay on Lake Austin. The house, although dated, which the owner makes very clear, is clean and well maintained and has tons of amenities. I loved how clean the pots and pans were and tons of dishes, utensils and even an instapot!WOW - the views and all the spots to just relax with views of the lake are amazing! We had a great time - Just too short! The hosts are amazing - super accommodating and responsive!Great stay - look forward to doing it again!
Beautiful place to relax lakeside
Fishing on the dock
Paddle boarding at sunset
Fun cooking in the kitchen and used the grill too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house on Lake Austin. It was great to be able to walk into the lake from the property and the trees provided nice shade!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and the dock in our backyard. No need to rent paddle boards or kayaks. All the fun was supplied and enjoyed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to relax

Love that you can relax and fish right off the dock. The use of paddle boards and kayaks makes daily exercise fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

This was just what our family needed for rest and reuniting
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven!

We had a blast! Will definitely stay here again. Host was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Had a great time! Addition of Paddle boards were great! This was our third time staying here and love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

It was a fantastic get a way.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and amenities

The property is as described, and the location and amenities are great. Reminded us a lot of our own family lake cabin. Not too fancy, but great to escape. We had an enjoyable family time and especially loved the kayaks. Excellent communication! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get away.

Everything was exactly as advertised in the listing. Wish we had caught some fish but otherwise a perfect retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome staycation. My boys really enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing from dock and from kayak. One of my boys caught his personal best bass at 2lbs 10oz from the smaller kayak slightly upstream. The dock/deck is also a great place to hang out enjoying the breeze and watching lake activities. Sharon was very kind and helpful. Will definitely return.
Early morning
Sunset
Kayak fishing and paddle boarding
Kayak fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

The area, the property, was just what was needed for a get away. Sharon was awesome, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views lake house on the water

Nice place with good character. Wonderful views of the water. Easy access to the lake/deck. Peaceful evenings with quiet sleep. Good for a nice getaway from work
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hima Bindu D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

This house was spacious and comfortable with great views of the river. We had fun hanging out on the deck, kayaking, and fishing on the river. It didnt even feel like we were so close to the hustle and bustle of the city. The hosts were prompt with their communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rio Robles a master of relaxation lakeside

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Beautiful relaxing and fun!

We had a great time celebrating our daughters 22nd birthday at this property. The layout is great with many areas to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The house has everything you need and the owners were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely recommend this lake house to our family and friends!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Eric and Family! You all are super great guests - we sincerely hope you will return for another stay. I was so glad the weather turned out nice for you! Thank you again for choosing our place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Everything went smoothly. The communication with the managers was great and the location was everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything and more...

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fathers Day Weekend

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating my husband’s 55th birthday.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary H.

Wonderful location, great hosts, beautiful scenery!

Wonderful water views and Lake Austin has beautiful clean water. The house was ample size for 5 adults. We never felt like we were on top of each other. Pleasant surprise for anyone who loves to walk... Just a short walk up the hill from the house, there are plenty of lovely streets to walk. Use you google maps and you can get in a few miles of walking on fairly flat streets...and the vistas are nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Terri and Gary! You all were wonderful guests to host. Your ideas for what we can add and do to make the place even better were super helpful and we hope you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barron N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Austin Fun!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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