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Villa Blanca – Luxury Lakefront Villa with Private Dock and optional Boat Lift

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake Austin
  • Place, Mount Bonnell
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3rd Story Tower Bed, Bath, and Office

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 / Kids Room / Media Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom Suite 2

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Story Master Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom Suite 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Level Half Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Blanca – Luxury Lakefront Villa with Private Dock and optional Boat Lift

Welcome to Villa Blanca – Your Private Lakefront Luxury Getaway

Escape to Villa Blanca, a five-bedroom luxury lakefront villa that sleeps up to 12 guests—perfect for families seeking space, comfort, and fun in a safe, private, and secluded neighborhood.

Bring your boat and enjoy direct lake access with a private boat lift and dock, or take advantage of the complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, and inner tube. Kids can spend hours playing on the water trampoline, lounging on the lily pad, or floating in the lake with our stash of kid-friendly floats. The swim dock is perfect for cannonballs, sunbathing, or lakeside relaxation.

Back on land, there’s a sprawling front lawn that’s ideal for games and playtime. Inside, you’ll find a gourmet kitchen for the chef in the family, plus a second full kitchen for added convenience.

Designed with families in mind, the home features a smart layout where the children’s side of the house is separate from the parent’s wing. Parents can enjoy peace and privacy while the kids have their own space. There are also private home offices—perfect for remote work without distractions.

Evenings are made for movies in the indoor theater room, dining outside under the stars, or watching the sunset over the lake.

Villa Blanca offers the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and lakeside adventure—all in a kid-friendly, secure setting. Optional boat lift available.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 0–17
Must be supervised by adults at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Windy Cove, a neighbourhood in Austin. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Moody Center or Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mount Bonnell - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Zilker Park - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Sixth Street - 15 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Highland Station - 18 min drive
  • Austin Station - 21 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪County Line on the Lake - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maudie's Milagro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yamas Greek Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fresa's Chicken Al Carbon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack Allen's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Blanca – Luxury Lakefront Villa with Private Dock and optional Boat Lift pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa Blanca – Luxury Lakefront Villa with Private Dock and optional Boat Lift?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Blanca – Luxury Lakefront Villa with Private Dock and optional Boat Lift?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Blanca – Luxury Lakefront Villa with Private Dock and optional Boat Lift located?

Located in Windy Cove, this holiday home is steps away from Colorado River and Lake Austin. Pennybacker Bridge is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Cute cottage

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Close enough to town, without being in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Staying by the water was very nice. Very comfortable, with all the needed amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lynne M.

Great location and dock. Cottage needs updating.

I chose this location because we were able to bring our boat and dog, the reviews were strong and it was the best price. The dock was just what we were looking for...right over the lake, covered, lovely breeze and a large table with a grill. The owners were friendly and we have fresh water and wine waiting for us. The great proximity to the central Austin location and it's lakeview was what you are paying for. The aspects I would have liked to have known about before when I was deciding are: 1) there is no door between the bedroom and living area, just a curtain. 2) you have to bring your own soap and shampoo for the shower 3) the towels are so old they did not even dry you 4) it felt very dark in the space ( the windows are the sides are covered with vines). However, if it is two of you who don't mind sharing a queen (the sleeper sofa was not comfortable) and are much more focused on the outdoors, than this is a good place for you.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Summertime Lakefront Serendipity

What started off as a one month stay, grew to me staying for four months time. This quaint, little cottage filled me with joy, sunshine, easy lake access, friendly neighborhoods and endless memories. The property manager and owner were especially wonderful to deal with. Whenever I needed anything at all, they were quick to solve and always extremely friendly. Truth be told, this place felt like home. It’s quiet and peaceful to relax lake side, Or if you want to join the summer festivities you can cross towards party cove directly from the boat dock. All in all, I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 32 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Treg H.

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

Best vrbo in Austin hands down.

It doesn’t get any better in Austin Texas than this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Labor Day weekend get away

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the lake cottage. We grilled and cooked every day/evening. Although the grill isn’t in the best shape, it did great! The stove and oven worked excellent and had a surplus of cooking utensils. The location was perfect and thanks to Jerry, we were able to rent a boat for the entire weekend at a very affordable price. Communication with Dennis, the property manager, was smooth and easy. He seemed to be readily available if needed, luckily, we did not! Overall great stay. Thanks Jerry.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clark C.

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

Great Waterfront place for it's price, boat dock, location, and views of the lake.

It's getting harder and harder to find affordable, waterfront rentals close to downtown. And, even harder if you want a place with a boat dock you can tie up to. This place fits the bill and it is super easy to get to(just off of Hwy 360). The 2 couches in the pictures have been replaced with a new "L" shaped sectional with a foldout bed. I don't like foldouts but found this one to be very comfortable as it has a new tempur-pedic mattress on it. This house has a full sized hot water heater and plenty of water pressure. It is an older home but very well maintained and was very clean when we arrived. We would stay again and would recommend it to others for it's price, boat dock, location, and great views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Kathleen C.

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

Nice Location Poor Plumbing No Privacy

We arrived on Thursday at 3pm. It was apparent that they were not ready for us. There were workers on the property working on the docks. They had steeI beams on the basketball court with cut off pieces every where. There was a tall water sprinkler going in the yard. If fact the sprinkler was on for over 14 hours. We noticed that people were cutting across the property to go to the dock. When asked what relationship they had with the property they said the they were dropped off there to be picked up. Turns out the so called owner of the property allowed friends and other sub-leasers to use the doc and cut though the yard at any time of day . Oh yeah, at 11pm the maintenance guy who lives next door comes out and start burning down a bush. Flames were so high the he had to move the sprinkler over to help control the fire. Oh yeah did I mention that there was no water pressure in the house which ment no running water in the sinks and no shower and the toilets only flushed in the morning. I should have mentioned that there was no clear instructions about how to turn on the space heaters. so we were cold all night. No instruction how to watch the ATT Universe cable. We really didn't need the TV but it would have been nice to have instructions how to use it if we choose to watch it. There were many stray dogs the kept coming in the house begging for food. I mean at least 5 dogs. Turns out the they live about a mile down the road. This place is cute. It is in a good location. There are just too many things wrong with this listing to give it more that a 3 star rating.. Sometimes a picture doesn't tell the whole story. I would rent it again if they got all the bugs worked out like toliets that flush and water that runs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B., The Woodlands, TX

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

Best views and amenities!

I stayed in the Lake Austin waterfront cabin for 25 days in Dec/Jan. The weather varied from the high 60’s to a rare snowfall on my last day. You have a nice view of the lake from your living area, but the best spot is on the upper deck of the boat dock which has a covered area, and an open area over the water with a chiminea to build a fire. Everyone was friendly and everything was as advertised, but pictures can’t really do the views Justice. Hope to be back for future assignments.
Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Works Well

Amazing location. Dock and waterfront are gorgeous. House is Tony. Grown people will have issues with the shower. Heat has two settings: nuclear inferno or off. Vines growing through bathroom windows. House was clean and has what you need, if thats basic. One bed and couches aren't really for sleeping. This place worked great for my son and I as we could share a bed. Price and availability for F1 weekend were the selling point. Wouldn't rent again. Sort of smells like damp but quite clean and efficient if your solo or really like who you are with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Love Lake Austin

This was a great little cottage for myself and my husband for the weekend. Had everything we needed. We really enjoy being right on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marsha T., Spring

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

Beautiful waterfront location!

Quaint cottage in quiet location. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Besor F.

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

Cozy Cabin

Very dated building. Not what you would pay for a 1 bedroom cabin. Incredibly tiny bathroom. Furniture was old and had pet mats on them. House was musty upon arrival and had to be aired out. Best part was they had all the TV channels you want or need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Janice R., Aurora, CO

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

Anniversary trip

You can’t beat the beautiful lake side location with boathouse deck we didn’t want to leave. Sitting out there for morning coffee, afternoon leisure or evening sunsets looking toward the 360 Bridge was the draw to this property. Constant entertainment from boats of all kinds and hydro-foil boards passing by made this a real escape. As others have noted, this is a lake house and not a 5 star hotel experience. It is a bit overpriced in our VRBO renting experience, but there are no other options with that boathouse. The coffee maker was top notched, kitchen well equipped for our needs and the bed comfy. Plenty of beach towels for enjoying the water. The location just next to the Austin Country Club makes for a lovely drive in and out of the property. Great restaurants are nearby. Jack Allen’s Kitchen Sunday brunch was a real treat and on the corner as you leave 360 to enter the neighborhood. A few things need repair and the owner says he’s working on that. It was fun meeting Jerry (owner who lives next door) who was ever so welcoming as he answered our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Monica E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Was okay but will not return

Very small house. Bed in the bedroom is good but the sofa bed is TERRIBLE. The couches have stains and the pillows slide out so you cant even sleep on the couch. There is a septic smell in the whole house that is pretty foul. there were small flying bugs all over the house, in cabinets, in the bathroom, closet area, etc. There were many tripping hazards in the lawn area so if you have little ones, I would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Lorell B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A disappointment

I splurged to afford the cost per night. The little cottage is outdated and cockroaches greeted us on our arrival and stayed as did many inside moths. Clumps of bugs were on the deck chairs. Unsafe railing wobbled as I got in and out of the kayak (we cleaned.). Broken screen door. Broken door. Outdated welcome pack. I wish I could rate it high because the view from the dock and area was great. I am certain we could have found a better splurge.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelli D.

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

Great place

Fun and relaxing. Wonderful dock and nice lake. We loved the water activities that were available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

great place to get away from it all. Loved the view.

Had a great time! Spent a lot of time on the deck. What a view! Nice and quiet in the cottage. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Great Austin cottage getaway

The location of this cottage is incredible! We felt very safe being tucked away in a very nice neighborhood. Being right on the lake, with access to kayaks and paddle boards, made our stay relaxing yet active. This is a perfect place to end the night after being out on the water all day, walk-in around downtown Austin, or spending the day hiking at Barton Creek.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

landon g.

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

Waterfront cottage

Great place on the water with an amazing view of the 360 bridge.

10/10 Excellent

krystle b.

perfect getaway

Beautiful river views from bedroom and living room! Has everything you need! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francisco D.

Perfect Lake Austin cottage, hidden gem

The Lake Austin Cottage was a perfect spot for 2 of us. We enjoyed the beautiful views and lake amenities like kayaking in the calm water. The location is close enough to Austin to enjoy the area, 20min drive to downtown or 5min drive to Westlake restaurants. The cottage is perfect for 2 people, has everything you need to enjoy the stay. Very quiet neighborhood, with some amazing housing down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Lakeside cottage!

Wonderful little cottage on Lake Austin! The views are just beautiful and you could sit on the boat deck and relax all day! The cottage was very clean and well-appointed. This is not like a luxury hotel room (very small bathroom with older, tiny shower, window a/c and bedroom is divided to the living area with a curtain) but if you’re looking for beautiful views, it’s perfect! The neighborhood is beautiful for going on long walks. The property manager is very quick and responsive to any needs you might have.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hila A.

Very nice river front set up! We definitely enjoyed our stay!

Very well equipped kitchen! We enjoyed so much canoe and kayaks that were provided! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Wonderful!!!

I was a little reluctant to leave a glowing review because I literally want to keep this place all to myself. The location was perfect and the view was amazing. The bed was the perfect firmness and the living room furniture was the most comfortable of any VRBO home we have ever stayed in. We will definitely be coming back to stay at this little gem on Lake Austin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Must Stay

We had an amazing timee at the cabin. The house was clean and ready for us when we got there. Having a private dock on the water really made our stay so much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jerry

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We will make sure your stay is relaxing and very enjoyable.
Mimi bought this property to 'get away' from the busy world. We used to live in this house and loved every minute of it.
There is not much property left on Lake Austin. It is quiet here and we love to go skiing, relax on the boat dock, or go to the local restaurants nearby.

Why they chose this property

Best location in Austin. On the lake and 15 minutes to downtown, private neighborhood, view of 360 bridge, wake boarding, water skiing, jet skiing and boating to restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Central, no traffic, close to everything and a great deal!
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