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Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

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Wake up to this slice of paradise on Lake Austin.
Great Room viewed from the kitchen. Exposed cedar beams, cedar plank flooring.
Two Lilly pads each 6' x 18 ' are a great place to lounge or frolic.
Lily pad lizard lounging.
You will LOVE it here, These guests did.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

An "OOO-AHH" lake get-away. Sand volleyball, kayaks, Lily pad, WiFi for WFH & Home school. Kayak across the lake and hike or check out other local trails in Steiner. Or let the serenity entice you to chillax. Custom built home with cedar flooring and exposed beams. Feels like middle of nowhere but a world class spa & great restaurants are in the neighborhood (Sushi, Italian, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse.) Famous sunsets at the Oasis on Lake Travis 7 miles away, and 35 minutes from downtown Austin. We love to see kids (and kids at heart) enjoy the property. Noise is good....kids squealing joyfully and puppies playing makes us happy. We have a fire pit and an owner shared hot-tub. Owner Shelly is always delighted to help with your area questions and trip plans. With 2 parking spaces and 1 bath we book groups of 6 or less. (If your group is larger than 6, please also consider renting a neighbor's property which sleeps 6, in addition to ours - #243133)

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About the area

Austin

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Lower Basin Lake Travis, 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 Lake Travis. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 33 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Sixth Street - 35 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Moody Center - 35 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 38 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Via 313 - ‬25 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 206 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Access to river was peaceful and beautiful! Communication was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot for a fun family getaway. The lake toys, tree house vibes, and friendly community helped make for a fun and relaxing stay. Easy and prompt communication with owner. Would love to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and rustic treehouse-esque on a quiet part of the lake. The kids loved fishing off the pier, paddling around on the kayaks and the steep ladder to the upstairs kid room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2026
We live next door and it makes our hearts happy to see guests enjoying the property with such gusto. Glad that Stephen mentioned the Captain's ladder to the upstairs loft. Kids and teens love the "hideaways feel" of the spacious loft with twin beds. It is worth a look at the photo to determine if this works for your group. We have a gate to block it from active toddlers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. Very responsive and friendly. I unfortunately didn’t have time to enjoy the lake because I was busy exploring Austin. Would stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, spent some great days
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so very much! My son and I took a mom/son trip together. We loved the sand volleyball so so much and kayaks and lily pad! The house was so cozy and the lake was peaceful! Shelly was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

great place to stay

we loved our stay. clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time in Austin.. Great location.. Amazing host… We will definitely go back..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little house — views of trees all around. It was clean, had just about everything needed for a short stay. We hosted a small group of our son’s friends for the day and it was just right for that. Kayaks, float, dock, volleyball, grill — everything g we used was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was cozy, nicely appointed and had plenty of space. Outdoor space was great. Beds were uncomfortable though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat V.

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

Wonderful stay

Cozy and beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cami L.

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

Great spot in the water!

A perfect getaway for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Loved having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey G.

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

Incredible Lake House

We had the best stay and Shelly and her family are amazing! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our little two night stay. The property was amazing with everything you could ever need and great hosts. We will definitely book a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Great trip!

We really enjoyed our stay! Great location on the water and so many fun things for the kids and adults to do. We had a blast and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2021
Loved all the motion and commotion. Your kids are the best - so exuberant. ~ Shelly & Chuck
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Lake Austin ski week

Great place on the lake, lake house is amazing, great design in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Great little slice of Lake Austin

Great location with lots to do including a sand volleyball court, hot tub, kayaks and paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great quick trip

This was a quick two day trip. Very relaxing and nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamme L.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

The house feels like you are staying in a tree house. The lake veiw is awesome and the property owner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2020
Loved having you. ~Shelly
Verified

8/10 Good

Corrine H.

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

B-day Trip

The house was cozy and had a lot of character. Location was right on the lake you can ask for more than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie D.

Lovely place

We really enjoyed the stay and it's such a cute and inviting place. We have fun with the volleyball area and having access to the kayaks. What a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Your family was a JOY! Come back. Shelly and Chuck (and our dogs will miss playing with your kids all day - they slept better than ever during your stay.)
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason W.

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

A great time!

We had a blast! The lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Loved having you. Your kids' squeals of delight when introduced to our iguana and bearded dragon were memorable, for sure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Q.

Weekend visit. Wanted to stay longer

Wonderful cabin in a beautiful area. Super friendly hosts. I hope to return and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Please come back!! Loved having you and the kids!!!! Shelly & Chuck
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles K.

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

The most special place!

Words and pictures really cannot describe how special this place is. The treehouse, ans our family called it is so cozy and comfortable. Sitting down by the lake at any time of the day is just magical. Shelly is a phenomenal host and person. She worked very hard to get us in on the same day that she had some guest checking out in the morning. I cannot recommend enough staying at this magical, special place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Lovely lakefront stay

We thoroughly enjoyed this cozy spot on the lake. While our visit was short, we felt welcomed and completely at home. Looking forward to a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2021
Your visit was too short! May all the big changes in process be fabulous for you. ~Shelly
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