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Cottage Near Lake Austin

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a metal table, surrounded by trees.
A room with a wooden desk, black office chair, and a dresser. There is a door leading to an outdoor patio with chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.
A paved driveway leading to a stone wall with a plaque, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Austin

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Austin

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Wood Island, 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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Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Sixth Street - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lake Travis - 27 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 23 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patrizi’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Fresa's Chicken Al Carbon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack Allen's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maudie's Milagro - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Near Lake Austin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage Near Lake Austin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Near Lake Austin?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Near Lake Austin?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Cottage Near Lake Austin located?

Located in Wood Island, this cottage is steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Village at Westlake and Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 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. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hi JillAs we both were aware the TV had a few shortcomings. Right after we worked with it me and you the volume went away completely and we had no sound at all. Other than that we had a good stay but that fact was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2026
Ray, you all were perfect guests. Thanks for leaving the cottage in such good shape. Sorry about the sound in the TV. I couldn't get anybody out here in enough time to fix it before you were to leave. Hope you'll try me again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake getaway

My wife and I enjoyed a few days away from kids in this perfect cottage. It has all necessary comforts and amenities and great access to the lake front. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

If you are looking for something outside of the madness of the city but an easy drive to downtown. This is the place. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous property & lovely host

We had such an amazing time at Jill's cottage! She is very responsive, a gracious host, and extremely accommodating. The cottage is a perfect getaway for relaxing by the water. The property is stunning, with large trees throughout and ideal lake access. I would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place!

The cottage in very clean and in a great area. The house has been recently renovated and has all the comforts you need. Three minute walk to the lake and the awesome two story boat dock. Jill met us when we were leaving and was super friendly. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage by the lake!

I was able to stay here for a couple of days while traveling for work. Over the last couple of weeks I have stayed at many places along the Colorado River but this was by far my favorite and could not have need happier with the property, cottage and lake access with two story boat dock. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2023
David was the perfect guest. Hardly noticed his presence but did see him enjoying the lake’s offerings. Left everything in perfect order. I hope to have him back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful and beautiful

Jill was a gracious host who made everything about our stay perfect. Cottage is perfectly clean and well-appointed. We enjoyed grilling on the patio, preparing breakfast in the full kitchen, hanging out by the water, and watching the birds and deer on the large treed property. Can’t wait to return when it’s warm enough to get in the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting briefly with Caroline & her husband while they were here. They were delightful guests & left the cottage in perfect condition. I was happy that they took part in what there was to offer around here. Will welcome their call whenever they want to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Property & Home

We absolutely loved our four night stay at the Wood Island house. The house had everything we needed and more, beautiful spacious kitchen, master bedroom, living room and a huge covered patio with nice outdoor seating. We also enjoyed taking in the beautiful views of Lake Austin while sitting on the dock behind the main house. It was easy to get to as well. We will definitely come back and recommend this incredible vrbo to our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2022
Kelley, I appreciate your generous review! You all are welcome back any time!! Actually we are not in the Wood Island subdivision, just next to it! I don't mind a review that includes suggestions of things I could do to improve the experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, peaceful, and direct access to the water

I only wish we could have stayed longer. Jill's cottage was a delight- nestled in old beautiful trees that provided ample shade. The kitchen was fully equipped, the bed was super comfy and the A/C worked magically. Jill was so accommodating- we are forever grateful. We definitely plan to return. We lounged all day in the water and on the balcony deck- just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Weekend Getaway

This was a beautiful weekend getaway for me & my partner. The house is spacious & comfortable with plenty of room! Being gently greeted by the local deer each morning was a precious bonus. The view from the boat dock is so peaceful. With both of us being quite active in the fitness/coaching community, this was a great way to find the “stillness & quiet” we needed to rejuvenate our mind, body & soul. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Jennifer, that was a lovely review. I’m pleased that you reflected on the peacefulness & quiet that rejuvenated your soul! Please come again. Jill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like a vacation that would be 3x the cost.

This place is a gem, we will be back. The cute little house is very private and decompressing. Jill, gladly gave us access to her stunning dock on lake austin. The view over looks Emma Long park across the lake. We were easily able to paddle board as much as we wanted. We stayed mid week. Thanks Jill for your A+ service and hospitality. We felt like a home away from home. Cannot wait to come back. Jason and Lauren
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Thank you Jason & Lauren for leaving the cottage in such good condition! It was a pleasure to meet you & hear that you enjoyed the place as you did. Would love for you to return!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

LONG POST ALERT

I surprised my family with this trip. As a first time VRBO user I felt like I was overly precautions b/c this is not just for me but my family. I searched ONLY for "waterfront properties" in the filters and even checked the distance from the lake just to be on the safe side. We drove right past the cottage on accident to the "lakefront property" and it was strange because this property that the gps led us to seemed pretty swanky. So I reached out to the host. She proceeded to tell me "Oh no that's my house." Well, turns out...its not "lakefront" and was advertised as such. Thankfully it was a surprise to the family because I was shook that I'd purchased something that I didn't get. So day 1, I explained to the host my concern and her response when I said "I was expecting a lakefront property" was "it is what it is..." and "well let me know what you wanna do." Its Labor Day weekend and everything on the lake is booked solid. How do I know that you ask...well I spent all of my first night of a 4 night stay...searching. We stayed as we really had no choice and I asked the host to adjust the price to reflect what she actually had. She said no and I basically paid "waterfront" price for a cottage that was an almost 3 min walk (not 1min as advertised) to the lake. As we hung out on her deck b/c that was the only access to the lake, we saw the host walking around in her home. It felt weird and we ended up doing other stuff that didn't feel like we were trespassing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Vacation

Clean, comfortable and beautiful setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet/Peaceful Casita Convenient to Austin

Great property. Super convenient to town but great natural setting next to the lake with deer roaming nearby. The property was very spacious and perfectly clean with all the amenities needed for a longer stay. We enjoyed sitting on the covered patio in the mornings. Host was fantastic and even offered to let us check out late since there was no one staying the night after.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Very cozy, and clean. Not to far from downtown Austin, and Lake Travis. Will definitely plan on staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lake Austin Cottage House

We enjoyed a peaceful week at this quaint cottage close to lake austin. My favorite feature was walking down to the boat dock. Everything was very clean. We enjoyed all the wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Cute place and great neighborhood. It was a perfect place to stay for my teenage son and I to explore the Hill Country.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace

We had an amazing time it was so peaceful and I would love to book this property again. The owner was friendly and had great hospitality. We were able to enjoy the lake and all of the wildlife on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Austin excellence

Jill was an exceptional host… She welcomed us, made our check in easy, and was very accommodating and flexible. The cottage is adorable. Has EVERYTHING two people could need, and the best feature was relaxing on the dock right on the lake! Absolutely beautiful spot on the water to enjoy a drink!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful

Quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed watching the deers and squirrels roaming in the grass. Clean and comfortable cottage with all the amenities. Host Jill was very welcoming and helpful with providing us information about the local area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage!

It was so peaceful. It was awesome to look at the deer during the day and the night! Spacious cottage overall awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful in Every way!!

Jill has created the most amazing, warm, HOME experience in her cottage! Nestled amongst a wonderfully unique, private and stunning property, the cottage provided the relaxed, private and yet “home away from home” space we were seeking for a getaway/staycay! We so enjoyed all of the modern and carefully thought out amenities, the outdoor spaces, the frequent visits by the local deer, owl and hawk residents! Meeting Jill herself ( not to mention her very kind and obliging neighbors) was the cherry on top of a wonderful stay!! THANK YOU Jill for your hospitality, your kindness and the use of your stunning cottage!! We WILL be back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice!

Located in a beautiful area. Very peaceful and loved seeing the deer out of our windows each morning and watching the fireflies in the evenings out on the nice covered patio. The house is spotless and decor is very nice and updated.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely recommend!

My husband and I had such an enjoyable experience at this beautiful cabin. It was easy to relax with all the amenities. The property manager was great with communication and responded quickly. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2020
Was happy to have these guests last weekend. Seemed like they enjoyed.....we communicated but did not meet them. Hope they'll come back some day!
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