Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall
The Bluff House on Lake Austin in 2022-23 went through a complete renovation with new floors, windows, cabinets, paint and more. The house sits on a bluff directly above Lake Austin on the deep water side of the lake in an exclusive neighborhood with large living room and dining room that can seats 12.
Amenities:
6 hole mini golf course, fire-pit, diving board, water slide, floating pad, 4 lounge chairs, 6 chairs and table, 2 picknick tables.
Heated Swimming Pool (optional see below) 6 lounge chairs, Screened in porch with large 8k TV, Outdoor Hot tub and cooking grill.
Top Deck - 2 firetop tables with 12 chairs Living Room - Massive 4k TV 11’x6.5’ with 5.1 Denon state of the art surround sound system. 7 couches and "automatic playing" grand piano.
Kitchen - large island with stove, 2 refrigerators, cocktail table with two chairs, three bar stool chairs to island bar and outside seating for two about 30 feet above lake.
Dining Room - 8 seat round table 3-2 seat cocktail tables with large TV
Gym - walking machine and lifting machine
Bedrooms - 3 master bedrooms with own bathroom, two of them with lake view and two bedrooms that share bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - Lake View with private lake side balcony with one Queen Bed and two seat Bella walkin bath tub for 2 people (lot of fun) with shower, TV.
Bedroom 2- Lake View with one King Bed and one Twin Bed with own bathroom with 2- showers/tubs, TV
Bedroom 3 - one King Bed with a couch and one twin over twin bunk bed with bathroom with shower, TV
Bedroom 4 - one Double over Double bunk bed and one Twin over Twin bunk bed share bathroom with tub/shower with Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5 - one Double over Double bunk bed and one Twin over Twin bunk bed share bathroom with tub/shower with Bedroom 4
6 hole mini golf course offers competitive fun. Suggestion for fun, each guest puts in $50 or $100 into a pot. All participants play the course and who ever gets the lowest number of strokes wins. Suggested 70% to 1st place, 20% to 2nd place and 10% to 3rd place.
The Bluff House on Lake Austin has a swimming pool area overlooking Lake Austin with a large dock to swim off of with amenities such as a water slide, a boat slip, diving board, lake play pad to lay on and roped off shallow water area. It is about 20 minutes from downtown Austin. Property is very private with tremendous views up and down the Lake. Property is located by a very large park that has multiple trails for hiking. Great fishing off the dock also.
Average age of group must 25 and over unless approved prior to booking. No more than 6 vehicles parked at or near property at any time. No more than 5 extra daytime guests. OL 039169. Dock may be used by owner or others to get on and off a boat, however all recreational uses of the dock is solely for the use of the STR tenants.
Additional Fees and Services:
Heated Swimming Pool is $100 for each night booked (need notice).
10 Paddle Boards and 4 Kayaks are in shed at the property. To obtain access code to shed it is $30 times the total number of guests booked (5 guests $150) in the reservation. All floats removed from shed must be placed back into shed.
Checkin and Checkout Policy:
The 4:00 PM Checkin and 11:00 AM Checkout times are firm.
That being said, providing there is not a same day flip (people checking out on the day of arrival or people checking in on the day of departure) which may not be known up to the day of arrival or day of departure, time before checkin and time after checkout can be purchased.
3:00 PM Checkin or 12:00 PM Checkout $75 2:00 PM Checkin or 1:00 PM Checkout $150 1:00 PM Checkin or 2:00 PM Checkout $225 12:00 PM Checkin or 3:00 PM Checkout $300 12:00 PM Checkin or 3:00 PM Checkout Guaranteed This means the prior day before checkin or next day after checkout is removed off property's calendar. This must be approved on a case by case basis by owner. $500
All payments relating to early checkin or late checkout will be refunded in the event of sameday flip unless time is guaranteed.
Weekend and Minimum Stay Policy: Minimum stay is two nights other than specific weekends which are three nights for Memorial weekend Forth of July Labor Day Weekend
Will not sell a single Friday night or single Saturday night of any given weekend unless it is requested and approved prior to booking. Single night bookings will be considered on a case by case basis other than weekend nights.
These policies apply to instant booking. Exceptions possibly can be granted upon request.
Large Group Policy: Extra guest fee over 10 guests: $100 per person per night for each guest over 10 guests. App only goes up to 16 guests but will accommodate up to 24 guests. Extra guest fees between 17-24 guests will be charged manually through the app. There are 2 king, 1 queen, 4 double, 7 twin beds, 8 full size couches and a single mattress.
Vehicle Policy: Will accommodate up to 6 vehicles unless pre-approved prior to booking. Only two vehicles can be parked in front of property, the rest must be parked in horseshoe driveway with a drive through carport.
Pet Policy: $125 pet fee per visit per pet. App only able to accept a single pet fee. Pet fees for additional pets over 1 pet will be charged manually through the App.
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Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall?
As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$3,210, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Premium Lake Austin Lakeside Bedrooms. 6 Hole Mini Golf Course and Waterfall located?
Located in Greenshores, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Emma Long Metropolitan Park is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I stayed in Sam’s house with a large group on a friend’s trip. We had an incredible time - views, pool, dock and river area all great. Indoor areas are all exactly as advertised. Would recommend to any large group traveling together.
Ken S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
paul r.
19 September 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
austin
thank you
paul r.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
5 June 2019
Great party house!
As one of our guests remarked upon walking in - "the house knows what it was built for." And it is great for it! It has a lot of beds in a windy, somewhat confusing layout. It is a beautiful location and great for bachelor/bachelorette parties. It is ~35-40 min from downtown Austin.
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
My only response is yes it is 30 minutes from downtown during rush hour 4 pm to 6 pm, however it is only 20 minutes from downtown outside rush hour. I am talking about from the house to 6th street which is downtown and where the bars are. I have driven it in less than 20 minutes.
We had the best time! Our kids ages 6-17 and All adults had the best vacation possible. We couldn’t of asked for anything more! The owner of the home was amazing and helpful if we had a question. Our family made some of best and priceless memories that will last forever! This house has everything and we did not need anything! Thank you so much for our stay! We will definitely be back! ❤️
Stacy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ben G.
9 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointing
Great location and potential, but many basic things need improvement especially at $$$$/night...
1. Coffee carafe did not fit the coffee maker and it was covered in significant mold.
2. Lake house without ice. The ice makers for both refrigerators were out of order. Another ice maker also wasn't making ice.
3. The kitchen sink faucet leaked and worked poorly.
4. The majority of the beds were single layer, plastic mattresses. Very, very cheap.
5. The listing "Just Renovated everything like new" is misleading. The walls were recently painted and flooring/decking updated, but the appliances were >25 years old and several of the bathrooms had the original hardware.
6. Opened food from previous tenants (loaf of bread, etc)
7. Limited cooking supplies. No baking sheet or pyrex or similar for the oven so couldn't bake something as simple as biscuits.
Ben G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
I do not know what got into Ben. It puzzles me why he wrote inaccurate information on this property three weeks after his stay. Not a peep out of him during his stay. Apparently, his gig was not all that successful and now it’s my fault. Mold on coffee maker, think about that, mold does not grow on coffee makers. Just not true. There are two coffee makers at house. Keurig K-Mini Plus Coffee Maker and Black+Decker CM1160B 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker. Icemaker was out in kitchen, he got me there. That has been repaired. He did have an icemaking machine that did work which Ben failed to use. He complained that the kitchen sink leaked and operated poorly. That is not true. I maintain 60 plus PSI water pressure in the house with excellent drinking water (I keep a 5000 gallon water tank at property where the house water is filtered and cured). I have a two-seat hot tub in the house that has to be filled each time. Water better be good. Don't know why he said that. The facet in the kitchen is high tech with a motion senser, perhaps that is what it is all about. Beds are single layer "plastic." Yes, most of the beds are bunk beds with single 10-inch mattresses with waterproof mattress covers. The "plastic" bed covers are a bonus not the other way around. These covers can be easily be removed. There is also plenty of clean spare bedding in one of the closets. All other non-bunk beds have box springs with mattresses. Appliances being original, just not true. Yes, the original built-in refrigerator is original but has new parts. He was right on the baking sheet. Must have been lost during the remodel. Bought a set of new ones. Bathrooms have original hardware. Not true what can I say. I researched this, it turns out that only one of the nine sinks in the house have original hardware. Regarding the loaf of bread in the pantry. That should not have happened and I alerted the cleaning staff. It is never good to get complaints and myself, as a host can always do better.
Awesome Property! When the weather was good we really enjoyed using the dock and hanging in the water. Plenty of room for our entire group. Would definitely stay again!
More than enough space at this lakefront property! The water slide was a blast along with the paddleboards. Right around the corner from Ski Shores too. Wish we would have stayed an extra night!
We celebrated my husband’s birthday with family and friends. The house is gorgeous! The surprise was epic! We could all be together on the main floor patio with giant fan! The pool and lake deck were spectacular! Love!
Had a great time staying at the property. Plenty of room for everybody to have some space and enjoy the great deck/outside areas. Sam was very responsive while we were staying there and also prior to check in. Great experience, would definitely recommend to any larger groups looking for a place on the lake!
This house was perfect for our trip to Austin. The house had a ton of beds and lounging areas. Lots of outdoor space to enjoy the views and great weather. Process was great and would stay here again.
Great stay despite owner’s sexist comments beforehand
While the dock was unenjoyable and unusable due to a colony of mayflies, we still had a great time. The pool was awesome and the house is just as described. The owner was extremely worried about “single girls” causing guys to go wild and disturb the neighbors, but he was very hands off once we were there. All in all, great time, just could’ve done without the ageist and sexist comments from the owner 2 days before our stay.
Anna Kate S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2023
Regarding the Mayflies, highly seasonal. Only a few days a year when they hatch are they around in any numbers and it is throughout Lake Austin and Lake Travis.
Sorry for any comments I made. I was referring to reports I have heard of young men that have jumped off the second deck fence into the pool showing off like the second deck fence is a high diving board. It is like a 20 foot drop into a 6 ft deep pool (very dangerous). This one issue is one of the main issues I do not rent to people under 25. People get wasted and do foolish things that can be hazardous to their health.
Had a great experience at this rental. House is in a great location and had plenty of space for our group. The pool and lake access were great as well. The house was in good condition despite being a little older, but everything seemed to work and the property was stocked with basic household materials: cleaning supplies, dish soap, bath soap/shampoo, paper towels, paper plates, pool towels, etc. Highly recommend for anyone looking to spend a weekend with friends in Austin!
There were 16 of us and children from 3-18, everyone was happy. That is tough to do.
Luis V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan O.
22 April 2019
Good house for a bachelor party
Great house for enough sleeping accommodations and living space. Outdoor area has a great view and is definitely a good area to hang out. That being said, the house is a probably a decade or two past it's hay day - so perfect for a bachelor party, but wouldn't recommend for a luxury family vacation.
Host was easy to communicate with and very accommodating - we had no issues.
Ryan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William L.
22 April 2019
Lake House
It's an excellent house for a guys' weekend on the lake--lots of privacy and bunks. The dock and waterslide are functional at the bottom of the hill. Local boat rentals will pick you up on the dock.
The house is a 30 min Uber to downtown.
William L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy G.
31 August 2018
Fun House on Lake Austin
We had a great family vacation at Sam's house. The house was plenty big enough for a Big Family. We had plans to go sight seeing around town, but we enjoyed ourselves so much at the home that we never really left except to go get groceries once in 7 days.
We had a great time on the dock, renting the pontoon boat, enjoying the pool, sitting and chatting on the top deck, the kitchen area just cooking and hanging out and the whole house in general.
Sam was great in answering the phone and returning calls prior to our arrival. Once we arrived we never really had any other questions and we enjoyed ourselves the whole time.
Jeremy G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan P.
24 July 2018
Great House For a Group!
House was awesome, plenty of room inside and great accomodations outside. House is right on the water and the dock/slide/diving board makes for a good time. Sam was easy to deal with and checking in and out was very simple. Overall would recommend.
Dan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
About the host
Hosted by Sam Balabon
My name is Sam Balabon, I am investor (real estate and stocks) and entrepreneur. My goal regarding this house is to make all the guests happy and comfortable when they stay at the property. I have invested over $300k into improving this house over the last two years. OL 039169
Why they chose this property
This property is a lot of fun. It is right on the water in a very private neighborhood.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests