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Lake Casita (Monks Drive)

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sixth Street
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Lake Casita (Monks Drive)

Cute casita walking distance to Lake Travis and the Sundancer Grill. Pferect for a couples getaway! Minutes from the hill country galleria that has plenty of shopping and restaurants. Short drive to the Texas Hill Country where you can find winery's, hiking, and beautiful scenery. Only a 30 minute drive to Down Town Austin! Perfect for those wanting to visit Austin but want a peaceful gateway near the lake. Lake access with the complimentary use of a 2 person kayak and canoe.

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lakeway

Yacht Harbor, a neighbourhood in Lakeway, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Labyrinth and JumpStreet are also worth visiting.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Travis - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Austin - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Zilker Park - 24 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Sixth Street - 30 min drive - 40.7 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 30 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 29 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don Mario Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain Pete's Boathouse - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lago - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Torchy's Tacos - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Casita (Monks Drive) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Casita (Monks Drive)?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Casita (Monks Drive) on 26 February 2026 start from NZ$148, 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.

What time is check-in at Lake Casita (Monks Drive)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Casita (Monks Drive)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Casita (Monks Drive) located?

Located in Yacht Harbor, this apartment building is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Travis and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Austin and Mansfield Dam Park. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway and Lakeway Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine S.

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

Cute little cabin!

Had everything we needed and the bed was really comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

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

Lake Casita

Wonderful stay and looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared H.

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

2 week stay

Nice stay, pictures need updating, good for couples.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and convenient stay

Everything was exactly as described, and we were very pleasantly surprised with the room and amenities. This is a great location and well worth another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Peaceful

Enjoyed the area
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zack C.

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

Cute and Comfy

Clean and really close to the lake. My wife and I enjoyed our stay on Labor Day weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie L.

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

Excellent stay

The bed is comfortable. Easy access to surrounding areas. Overall an excellent property. Great amenities. Would definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

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

Restorative Weekend Stay

So pleased to stay at the Casita on Monks Mountain! It’s beautiful and just what was needed for a restorative weekend in nature. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Quiet

Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra d.

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

Cute little retreat

Blake was an exceptional host. Very timely. Anytime I had a question or anything I needed. He responded immediately. What a cute little place in a beautiful area. Feels very safe and tranquil so quiet, beautiful listening to the morning birds and that quiet time in contemplation with a higher power. Thank you so so much much for your care concern in all things.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank V.

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

Couples Lake Travis getaway

It was the perfect place for my wife and I. She liked how clean and nice it was inside. The bed is very comfortable and the A/C gets the room ice cold. Yes, it is a shed that has been converted to a cozy living area, but it had everything we needed. The location is very convenient to all attractions around the area. Everything outside of Lake Travis was a 10-20 minute drive. We will definitely be booking another stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

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

Great Guy —

I liked it
Stayed 94 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

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

All you need for a cozy place to sleep

Cute little converted shed with full bath. Great location for my event. I only used the cottage for sleeping and showering. Coffee maker worked each morning to help me start my day. The bed and sheets are soft for good sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

Tiny and clean

I stayed four nights in the Casita. It’s just as described. For me, it’s all about, is it clean? The Casita was clean. Everything works in the unit. it’s a quiet and peaceful neighborhood and parking is handy. I wouldn’t have a problem staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mario g.

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

As described

Property is a little more rustic than I’m used to. Spaces are a bit tight around furniture etc. Not a bad stay and not inaccurate description. It was just a little more rustic feeling than I realized from the pictures. Walked to Sundancer grill. Very nice setting and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location was very quit but very dark had hard time finding place neighbor help me find it. Storm blew threw electricity went out so i left little early.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Electrical indoor is jenky
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe T.

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

Great little casita to stay in for a conference

Had all the essentials for a quick trip for a conference. Felt safe being in a neighborhood. Simple and clean, the casita was exactly as pictured. The only things I noticed were that I was not messaged with check in/check out instructions so I had to be proactive about that, but the hosts responded right away, which I appreciate. There also appeared to be some bugs/spiderwebs in the corners and some dog hair on the some of the flat surfaces. I was able to sweep/wipe them down, but I probably would have liked that to be cleaned beforehand. Other than that it was clean and my stay was enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Athena F.

Liked: Check-in, communication

It was fine

It was fine. We did not know another rental lodging is connected to this one - this should be made clear in the description. We could hear the other guests clearly while indoors, and had booked this spot to get away from other people. We would not have booked this had we known this would be a shared property. Listing is overall out of date and should be updated to show current interior and exterior. Outdoor area is not as depicted. Pros - very comfortable bed, easy check in and check out, and responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

Neighbor killed my dog

While I was staying there, someone drove down the street like a bat flying out of hell, hit my dog, and ran off. Needless to say, the neighborhood could be better. They got my booking dates wrong on 3 separate occasions. 1) Did not have door key code upon arrival 2) The cleaning crew unlocked the door and walked in on me two days early before my departure thinking I was checking out that day 3) the day before I was scheduled to leave, the door locked me out because they had scheduled it incorrectly. On the plus side, the guy who owns the place is pretty responsive, so he was able to fix all three separate issues relatively quickly.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mercedes P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Well…

When I arrived, I had trouble entering because of my code not working. I had trouble getting in touch with the property manager, but was finally able to get in. After the second night, the hot water started sputtering and stopped coming out all together. I never got it working again the rest of the trip. That aside, the rest of my stay was fairly pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeyra A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Misleading Listing and Unsafe Experience for Solo Travelers

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel a responsibility to share my experience so others can make informed decisions. The listing was, unfortunately, quite misleading. Particularly in terms of location and safety. The photos did not accurately represent the entrance, surrounding area, or accessibility of the space, which made finding it difficult and unsettling.As a young woman traveling alone, I felt genuinely unsafe staying overnight due to the surrounding conditions and lack of clarity provided beforehand. What’s most disappointing is that despite expressing these concerns promptly, I was only partially refunded for a place I couldn’t comfortably or safely stay in.It's unfortunate to see hosts not being fully transparent about their listing details. A more accurate portrayal could have saved a lot of stress and concern. I hope the listing is updated to reflect the reality of the space so others aren’t put in the same position.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was greeted by a 2" cockroach scurrying across the floor as I went to sit on the bed. The room was tiny. Electricity was conveyed by extension cords and not to code as it should have been. It had all of the basics: WiFi, clean towels, frig, micro, a/c, etc. The front door has a lockbox that was old and broken. The shower had a curtain that was twice the size needed. The bedside lamp still had it's store tag on it. I could go on but in conclusion this property was overpriced and should not be offered by VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali H.

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

Just what I needed..

The description of the property was accurate, although since I am not from the area, nor had I visited the area before there were a couple of surprises. One was the use of sceptic water for the plumbing. Clearly this is how all the homes used water. And it wasn’t a big deal since I travel with drinking water anyway. Last the low levels of lake Travis were a disappointment. Also just a surprise to me because I was so new to the area. These 2 points aside the accommodations were excellent. The bed was very comfy, and the place was very clean. It gave me the privacy I was looking for to do some reading and journaling. The tv worked, and the point out into the water where the pier was provided a place to hike where I could let my dog run. It was simply magical at night. Just watch for cars!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jayme L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not a tiny house - it's a shed

First I want to start by saying that the property manager was very kind and extremely quick to respond. A lot of places had a 1 pet minimum w/high pet fees, and this place was nice enough to let us bring both of our small dogs at no additional cost which I was extremely pleased with. They provided clean towels (that were very rough and thick, but clean nonetheless) and even free toiletries which was a nice added bonus. Those were all the good things. The bad: Driving to the property it seemed to be a great area but as we got a few streets away it turned into a very poor looking, rundown, crappy neighborhood. Broken down houses and all that. We got nervous. Then we arrive. It's not a tiny house. It was a tool shed that someone cleaned up, put a bed in, added an air conditioner, and built a shower connected to the side of the shed. Immediately we regretted our decision to stay here, but we we only needed a place to stay for 1 night so I'm just thankful we didn't pay for a longer stay. The bed was crooked & uncomfortable, like one side of it was higher than the other side so I had to sleep on the higher side & try not to fall inward on my husband lol. The outside of the property was dirty, chairs were filthy, and I felt like we paid $140 to experience the poor side of life for 1 night which is saying a lot since we aren't rich & live in a small apartment ourselves. It's just not what you think it'll be. Summary: I really appreciated the owner's customer service & kindness, which is why I gave it 2 stars but the tiny house & property itself is a negative 10 stars, which I'm sorry to report. Your best bet is finding another place unless the experience I shared is what you're looking for lol.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

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