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Home in a Protected Cove on Lake Buchanan.
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3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
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Buchanan Dam, TX
- Lake Buchanan2 min walk
- Inks Lake6 min drive
- Inks Lake State Park15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Downstairs bedroom
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs guest bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Home in a Protected Cove on Lake Buchanan.
Located on a protected cove, this is a great spot to enjoy fishing, swimming and boating. The rental includes a boat dock with lift. The upstairs deck provides great views of Lake Buchanan and the lights on Buchanan Dam at night. The downstairs deck features a gas grill and offers a great place for those staying downstairs to enjoy morning coffee as the sun rises over the lake. Beautiful oak trees, a pecan and peach tree, provide plenty of shade. The larger bedroom upstairs features a king size bed while the slightly smaller guest bedroom has two twin beds. Downstairs is a separate bedroom and bath with its own air conditioning system. The downstairs bedroom has a queen size bed and a set of twin bunk beds. Damage deposit collected at booking; Sorry - NO PETS ALLOWED & NO SMOKING ALLOWED. Some of you may be wondering…why aren’t there any recent reviews? Why is the most recent review from Year 2022? Here is why. We pulled the property off of the nightly rental market when a severe drought dramatically affected our beautiful lake. The drop in the water level was so severe that there was no water under our boat dock. We felt that it was better to take it off the market than risk disappointing our guests. This is a “lake house” first and foremost, and when the lake is no longer out the back door, we knew it was time to lock it up until the drought was over. The heavy rains in central Texas in early July have filled up both Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis. Not only is there more water in the lake, the lake is completely full. So, we have re-activated our lake house and are once again accepting nightly rentals exclusively on the VRBO platform. We want to commend VRBO for supporting us in this decision and for understanding why we locked the house up for the past 3 years. It was right thing to do, and we are ready once again to accept guests. We look forward to seeing you at the lake.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Buchanan Dam
Located in Buchanan Dam, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Longhorn Cavern State Park and Fort Croghan are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kingsland Massage Garage and Lighthouse Country Club. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Buchanan Dam, TX
What's nearby
- Lake Buchanan - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Inks Lake - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- Inks Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
- Lake LBJ - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
- Longhorn Cavern State Park - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
Restaurants
- SONIC Drive In - 13 min drive
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre House (Grand Central Cafe) - 14 min drive
- Alfredo's - 10 min drive
- Reverend Jim's Dam Pub - 3 min drive
- El Bracero - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Joan and Mark Blankenship

We have lived waterfront on Lake Buchanan for over 40 years. We live next door to our VRBO listing so we are close by and can react quickly to the needs of our guests.
Why they chose this property
This is a small yet intimate neighborhood of 40 or so waterfront homes on Lake Buchanan. The homes in this neighborhood have been passed down through several generations of families. Families that live and play here have been doing so since the 1960’s and 1970’s. It is a very tight knit group that is very much like one big family. Neighbors still wave when they walk by and stop to ask how you are doing. This is so very rare in today’s go-go world where we our lives our non-stop. You will think you have been taken back in time.
What makes this property unique
This is a 2-story property originally built as a lake house and not a primary residence. The house takes you back to the “Leave it to Beaver” days when lake houses and lake vacations were a normal part of life in Texas. This stunning 2-story property sits back in a protected cove on the southern end of Lake Buchanan with beautiful views of the 2-mile long Buchanan Dam that is lit up at night. The protected waterfront with its own boat dock means that family and friends can swim and play in the cove without fear of passing boats. The protected cove and the sweeping view creates an idyllic setting that is rarely seen on such a large lake.
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