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Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats

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Captain Jay's Cove on Lake Travis
Sunset View - Lake Travis - Castle
Front Entrance
Front Patio sitting area with Fire Pit/Grill
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$746
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Volente Beach Water Park
  • Place, Lake Travis
  • Place, Hippie Hollow
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$746
avg per night

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About the area

Leander

Located in Volente, a neighbourhood in Leander, this castle is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Travelling with kids? Consider Volente Beach Water Park, or check out an event or a game at H-E-B Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Volente Beach Water Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Travis - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hippie Hollow - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Concordia University Texas - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Lakeline Mall - 17 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 31 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oasis on Lake Travis - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Texas Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Infamous Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Beachside Billy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Te’kilas - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats

PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY BOOK VIA VRBO. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR PLACE TO RENT, WHICH IS PRONE FOR SCAMS.

Come spend your vacation at Captain Jay's Castle on a private, always deep water Lake Travis cove with amazing sunsets year-round ! Lake Travis is not a constant level lake therefore the private floating dock is moved according to lake levels and accessing lake may be more challenging when water is lower but cove is always deep and swimmable! Accessibility may be difficult for young children and those with mobility issues. It’s great for fossil hunting!

Our private dock has a pontoon boat and jet ski for rent (lowest price and best maintained in area) and is well lit at night to enjoy sitting right on the water. Kayaks, paddle boards, and other water toys are available to enjoy at no extra charge. The cove is a local popular fishing spot so anglers bring your gear.

The Castle has 3 large bedrooms with in suite bathrooms, a 1/2 bath downstairs as well as an open sleeping area upstairs with a trundle and full sized bed.

Bedrooms: King-downstairs, 2 bedrooms upstairs- one with queen and one with 2 queens. In keeping with the uniqueness of this home, there are 2 walk-in closets with bunkbeds and pocket doors for extra sleeping. Air mattresses also available for larger parties.

Our per night pricing is for 8 guests, additional overnight guests will be charged 50.00 per night.

We love well behaved pets but there will be charge a 50.00 per pet, per visit.

Our 2.75 acre lot has plenty of room to roam. There is a beautiful large stone patio with fire pit to entertain or just relax at sunset. There are two large decks as well as a rooftop to enjoy dinner and lake and sunset views.

Our property is Wildlife Certified; many beautiful water and land birds to observe as well as country critters so please do not leave food out at night and bring appropriate footwear.

Responsible parties are welcome. We take great pride in keeping the grounds and house clean and we ask our guest to do the same upon their departure. Removing sheets and towels and placed in the laundry room is much appreciated.

Day Use: for additional guests accessing the property but not staying over there will be an extra $10.00 per person charge. For security and liability we must be informed of any extra guests on the property.

We like to greet our guests and provide a tour of the house and grounds upon arrival. Owner lives on the property in a separate house with several small dogs. While we will not disturb our guests, we do make ourselves available 24hrs if our guests need help or have any questions. There is a tenant downstairs, Chico, who has a boating excursion business who you may see coming and going and also helps with guests when needed.

There are plenty of paper products and games along with full washer and dryer in laundry room, as well as extra beach towels and sunscreen. Kitchen is stocked with spices and condiments, dishes, utensils, cups, and coffee pots (one is Keurig - bring your own pods). We have three fire pits, Large Life Tyme BBQ Smoker (vertical stack), and two gas propane grills as well as some charcoal grills.

There is a 90" TV in living room with plenty of streaming services and high-speed WiFi

We are located directly across Starnes Island, close to VIP Marina and Volente Water Park & Beachside Billy’s. party boats available at the Marina with easy boat loading access. Listen to live music Friday and Saturday nights coming from Beachside Billy's or take a stroll over for dinner and music. We are only 10 minutes from The Oasis restaurant, 20 minutes to Lakeway & Mansfield Dam, and less than an hour to downtown Austin, Uber is available.

In the event we have a quick turn around, extra cleaning fees might be applied if castle is not picked up properly.

Inquire about these opportunities on the property.

Boat Rental with Captain fee, Pontoon boat andJet Ski rental, no Captain. Mooring personal watercraft and Boats for $25 dollars per day

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Small dogs allowed. Must be approved by owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any type allowed indoors.
$10 PER PERSON DAY USE ONLY : Parties/Events extra cost. FOR SECURITY AND LIABILITY, WE must be informed of any extra guests on the property.
$50 PER PET: THIS HELPS COVER ADDITIONAL CLEANING COST.
$25 MOORING FEE: FEE TO MOOR YOUR PERSONAL BOAT OR OUTSIDE RENTAL onto our dock.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Must contact and discuss to be approved by Owner
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats pet-friendly?

Yes, Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-out at Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats located?

This family-friendly Leander castle is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Volente Beach Water Park and Lake Travis. JumpStreet and Lakeline Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Lakefront Castle Lake Travis Sleeps 12, Private Cove , Dock , Fire Pits, Boats Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 273 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reagan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing castle! So much to do and look at, enjoyed it. Host was very welcoming and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VR D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The castle was the perfect place to bring our adult-kids together for some family-time. We stayed in Jeff's castle for 10 days. There were up to 10 of us there. The castle is very spacious, and there are many outdoor spaces to enjoy as well! Each bedroom has a ensuite bathroom, and there are a couple of beds in the common space upstairs that are helpful to have. We spent most of our time at the castle and the lake; there was little need to go elsewhere. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The castle was a perfect spot on the lake to enjoy a weekend with the guys. The house is very unique and filled with history in every room. We enjoyed using all the great amenities this place has to offer. Jeff was a great host who was available and accommodating whenever we needed him. We would love to come back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

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

Girls Getaway

Our friend group was looking for a getaway location with beautiful views and enough beds for us to all sleep comfortably. Jeff’s property offered that and a fully equipped kitchen that we took great advantage of. The castle has lots of nicknacks that are really interesting and the sunset view can’t be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Family time

This was the perfect place to get away with our adult children. Everyone loved the castle! We will definitely book this place again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

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

2024 B Day Trip

We booked this unique find to stay while we celebrated my birthday. This was very close to the restaurants and events we planned to visit. The views were excellent and the water access second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

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

The Castle is Amazing!

Everything from the check in process to checking out was great. The owners are so nice and very welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

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

Perfect Birthday Celebration

We LOVED our stay! The home embodied the true “Keep Austin Weird” spirit, had everything we could’ve needed during our stay, easy access to the Lake, and Jeff was so responsive to my question, and Jeff checked in on our needs prior and throughout our stay. 10/10 would recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyson B.

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

PT School Trip

It was a beautiful place to stay while my classmates and I were in town for a school trip. The owners are very open, generous, and welcoming. 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Jeff was great and very helpful and accommodating.

Great views and nice pontoon boat rental experience. Jeff was very knowledgeable of the area and had very helpful suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie F.

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

Incredible

Jeff was a fantastic host! The views were incredible! So many activities to do on the property. If you enjoy having fun and relaxing, this is the place to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Stephen N.

Neat place and Jeff was very accommodating!

Neat house with a bunch of cool antiques and memorabilia. Jeff was also very easy to reach when we needed anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guilaine B., Davenport, New York

Amazing and unique house

Family and friends had a wonderful stay at the castle. The house is just amazing and so unique. Loved spending time enjoying the sun and views on the 2 spacious balconies and the rooftop. We also enjoyed barbecuing on the superb barbecue unit in the shade in the lovely courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richie S.

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

Beautiful Lake View

Jeff's place has some of the best views of Lake Travis around. The pictures don't do it justice. It's a fun and funky place and Jeff's hospitality is truly unparalleled. He was inviting and relaxed which made us feel comfortable and at ease for a super fun weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Everything we imagined!! And more..

The castle was an awesome property with an even more awesome host!! This house accommodated me and my group very well and made my birthday celebration super fun for me and my friends. Going to have to make this a tradition starting from here on out any book every summer! Best rental on the lake by far
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Our Stay at the Castle

This was our 4th time returning to the castle in 4 years. Jeff has been an amazing host from day 1. He is available 24/7 and always ready to lend a helping hand. He helps you check in, provides a tour and answers any questions right off the bat. The property is awesome with a great view on multiple levels and a couple of really cool hang out areas. We’re already looking into our stay for year 5 and can’t wait to come back! Can’t go wrong when booking a stay at the castle!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
To start off the owner is a very gracious person and was always there if you had any issues. The property is a very neat place with a lot of interesting items around to check out. We did happen to show up during a flood and got a lot of time to spend in the home and overall was nice but cooking was a challenge with pots and pans being very worn out and the grills needing some maintenance and the knives could barely cut butter. The disposal had a really bad smell. Overall we were able to make things work with what was there. The shower heads upstairs need updated, and the refrigerator had no water pressure. I know these are super small things but just a mention. We did bring our boat though and planned to use at the lake but there was definitely no where we could have even parked it at the dock. The walk way down from the house to the dock is not an easy task especially if you have any elderly or very young. The dock ramp is sketchy with only a 2x12” for the access to the dock so not real easy to access. The dock was also very messy. The rooftop was a neat area but it was kind of a bone yard of broken stuff and is not an easy stair way to get to. There is what we would call very limited parking especially if you intend to have up to the 10 guests it can hold easily. The guide that lives in the downstairs in the house was very friendly. Decent interesting place. Does need some maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandi M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

We left after 12 hours

I really hope to hear back from you soon! My 50th birthday was ruined. Dog poop on the floor, non working refrigerator/stove/microwave, back door did not lock, dirty beds and the list could go on. We unpacked and “tried” to make the best of the weekend—until we had to listen to the property owner and another man screaming at each other over night where 5 out of the 8 women were refusing to stay another minute. We bought $500 worth of groceries to make a huge birthday feast and cake…..both ruined due to refrigerator not getting cold and stove not working properly to bake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay the host was amazing. The property has very unique features and a lot of stuff to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, had an amazing time at the castle this weekend. The house was in great shape, very clean, and had everything we needed for a great weekend. This year the water was up in the lake which provided a great cool off in the summer heat. Jeff had floats lined up and ready for our stay. We’ll be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Authentic to Austin vibe

Pros: Property can adequately accommodate large parties. Good location and beautiful views. Very friendly and accommodating host. He was available to us 24/7. Eclectic decor. Lots to look at and owner was very generous letting us use all things on property, grills, smokers, binoculars, speakers, fire pits etc. Cons: The kitchenware needs to be updated. Pots and pans had not been properly cleaned before being stored. Tons of plastic plates and cups were provided but they were very well used. Bathroom towels need to be updated. We visited when the lake was 80%full. We had decided not to use the boat because the dock was inaccessible. The owners description on the challenges on accessing the doc is accurate. The rooftop on the property needs some love. It was not as described in the video. Not a home for young, unattended, children. This is great home for large, young adult groups. It’s an experience and adventure. Little bit crazy but definitely kind of cool. Definitely authentic to the Austin vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property views of Lake Travis. Awesome paddle boarding, kayaks, and canoeing. Very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer i.

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

Wonderful location!

Thank you to Captain J for a wonderful girls trip. The space allowed up our own privacy but also so many areas to congregate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

A uniquely cool property

My family joined our friends at the Castle house on Father’s Day weekend. We had a wonderful time. Our host Jeff was very helpful and kind. We were able to access the lake very easily and enjoy taking the boat out. The house comfortably fit all nine of us and was very clean and well stocked. We will definitely book the Castle house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captain Jay is a fantastic property manager. The Castle is well worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025