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Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock

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Welcome to Shade Tree Cottage!
Property grounds
Beautifully lit dock!
Chairs and a fire pit for S'mores!
Grassy Backyard

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Large Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock

Summary:
A DAY IN THE LIFE AT SHADE TREE COTTAGE
Wake up to peaceful lake views, enjoy breakfast on the deck, and spend the day playing yard games or lounging on the Lily Pad. Launch your boat or jet ski from the nearby ramp, then cool off with indoor games or stream a movie. End the evening grilling dinner and watching the sunset from the deck. With kayaks, smart TVs, and cozy sleeping for up to 8, this family-friendly home has everything you need for the perfect lake day—from sunrise to stars.

The Space:
INTERIOR FEATURES
• Free WIFI
• Washer and dryer available for guest use
• 55” Smart TV in Living Room
• 42” TV with Amazon Fire Stick in Bedroom 2
• 550 thread count sheets on all beds
• Board games, Card Games, & Puzzles
• Floor fans
• Electric Blinds

KITCHEN & DINING
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Drip coffee maker available
• Dinning Room seats 5 + 2 seats at kitchen island

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• Bedroom 1: Queen Bed – Sleeps 2
• Bedroom 2: Queen Bed – Sleeps 2
• Bunk Nook: 2 XL Twin Pillow Top Mattresses – Sleeps 2
• Living Room: Couch makes out into a Queen bed – Sleeps 2

EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Propane Weber Grill with 2 cans of propane provided per stay
• Outdoor Games: Giant Connect 4, Ring Toss,
• Lily Pad
• 2 Kayaks
• Fire pit area (firewood not provided)
• Huge shaded backyard
• NEW Dock with boat lift & dual jet ski lift

WATER ACCESS
• Boat Lift with max weight 4000 lbs
• Dual Jet ski Lift
• Swim Ladder
• Lakefront Access

LOCATION
• Nestled along the Llano River
• Perfect for swimming, boating, and kayaking
• Grocery Store within 3 miles
• Public Boat Ramp within 2 miles

At Hill Country Stays, we live here, we play here, and we make memories here—just like you. Want the best local eats, wineries, boat rental spots and more? Just ask—we’re happy to share our favorites!

We love sharing the Hill Country—ask us about current promotions or seasonal discounts when you book. Your perfect getaway might come with a little extra savings!

Guest Access:
Guests can access the entire home, yard and boat dock!

The Neighborhood:
There is a neighborhood boat ramp available for guests to use!

Other Things to Note:
We are available by phone, email, text, Airbnb Message, or can be available in person if need be.

No Pets allowed at this property. If evidence of pets are found it will be $500 fee automatically charged to the card on file.

Due to recent housing boom we are experiencing more construction throughout our neighborhoods. Please be advised it as may be near this property.

In lieu of a security deposit we require a $75 damage waiver fee through Safely that covers guests up to $5000 in damages to the property.

As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we insure the property against guest-caused, accidental damage with the Safely Protection Policy. The cost of this protection has been included in a Fee on your reservation.

The Safely Protection Policy covers the cost of repairing damage to the property up to $5K for content and dwelling combined.

The fee for this protection is refundable if the reservation is canceled in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the arrival date. Any deductible, minimum claim amount, or cost of repair in excess of the coverage limits will be the responsibility of the Guest, and Hill Country Stays will process the payment using the form of payment on file for Guest.

Quiet Hours are from 10PM-8AM!

All refunds will exclude a 5% credit card service fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please note renters must be 25 years or older to book.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7818360
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
This property accepts cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kingsland

Located in Kingsland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kingsland Massage Garage and Lighthouse Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake LBJ and Longhorn Cavern State Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Map
Kingsland, TX

What's nearby

  • Llano River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake LBJ - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Legends Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Longhorn Cavern State Park - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Buchanan - 15 min drive - 17.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Gal's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boat Town Burger Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddies 1 Stop - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shade Tree Cottage- Lakefront w/ Views & Boat Dock located?

This family-friendly Kingsland holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Llano River, Kingsland Massage Garage and Kingsland Community Park. Lake LBJ and Lighthouse Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake was amazing. Loved the fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful part of the lake. Friendly neighbors. Nice and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and very cozy place to stay! Enjoyed the amenities provided, great communication from the owners, and ease of getting to town and the national parks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2025
Thank you for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time from the moment we stepped into this home! The views are breathtaking and the house was cozy, inviting and had all the amenities that we needed! Very relaxing and restful weekend with a full day of fishing from the covered boat dock. We caught and released around 15 fish, from perch, catfish to big mouth bass. The area was so quiet and peaceful with friendly neighbors that would engage in small talk as they passed by on their boats or kayaks!Will definitely rent this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you so much for your review! It is so great to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tyler r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you had a great stay and would love to welcome you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and beautiful scene from the porch. We loved it! This is our third year to meet friends here to visit and relax and it's the perfect setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2025
Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoy this property every stay and hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful & gracious. The home was well appointed. Beautiful outdoor areas with gorgeous trees. We loved the dock & even caught a couple fish. Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thank you for reviewing our property! We are glad that you had a memorable stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

ZAIDA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our days together there, but since we have gotten older, it’s become difficult to sleep in the soft beds that you have there. Other than that, everything else was fine. I doubt that we will be able to return due to the bedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2026
We appreciate your feedback and review. We are sorry that the beds here are not as accommodating as you hoped. We are glad that you still enjoyed your days here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Awesome

We have stayed at this house on numerous occasions and feel like it is home away from home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our house feels like a home away from home for you. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

This house was absolutely amazing!

We loved everything about this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2021
Heather, we are glad the whole stay was amazing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this place and we will stay there again. Clean, quiet, beautiful. The perfect size for our family of 4. And the dock is very nice one for a boat and 2 jet skis. Move area to swim too. Lots of outdoor seating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and found everything to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

This is our 2nd time to stay at this home. Would highly recommend!!

Property and home are amazing. Perfect place for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2022
Thank you for letting us continue to host you and your family :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Perfect getaway!

Charming, clean, spacious- beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Sounds like a simple , relaxing , and great getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place to stay

We had a fantastic time. Great location and conveniently located. The house is well equipped and the view is unbelievable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2024
Kevin, thank you for being a great guest !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

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

cozy home on the water. Perfect little lake getaway!

The stay was great! Everything went smooth and easy. The house is nice and equipped with everything we needed. It is right on the water with easy water access in a small and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great stay and found everything to your satisfaction. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Wonderful Vacation on the lake!

Great house with everything you need and with a great view of the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you !
Verified

8/10 Good

Denice C.

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

Beautiful Location!

Great location right on the water! Comfortable, clean with nice updates. Boat house with lift was great and so convenient. Place to launch right next to the property — how sweet! Host was quick to respond and resolve any minor issues we encountered. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, comfort, and convenience of the boat house. It's great to know our quick responses made your stay even better. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrie M.

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

Wonderful view

Absolutely loved this property! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2022
Please reach out before your next stay. We offer discounts to returning guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

LOVE THIS PLACE!!

We have stayed here 3 times and we absolutely love it. I have told the owners that I would love to buy it-LOL! Clean, beautifully decorated, great neighborhood, nice outdoor area. We will be staying there again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for your lovely message! It's great to hear how much you love the place—it truly is a gem! Your enthusiasm for the home is infectious, and who knows, maybe one day you’ll turn that dream into a reality! ! Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erin m.

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

BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL

Loved this cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Erin, you have been a great guest to host. Thank you for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Merry Christmas

This property is perfect for a family getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2024
Love to hear this! Thank you for allowing Hill Country Stays to host you and your family !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Awesome!!

We have stayed at this property on lots of occasions and love it!!! Absolutely one of the best properties at LBJ for our family gatherings. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you, Tammy !!!! We hope you come back soon !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince P.

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

Great time on the water

We had an excellent getaway at this property. Perfect location for fun time on the water and resting in the clean and well kept house. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
We appreciate you being a great guest. Thank you !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great house and neighborhood! House was very clean and nice. Super comfortable bed and great shower. It was a little cold (we were there in January), but still got in some fishing off of the pier. Views are beautiful! HEB is very close by - super convenient. Overall superb stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the house, neighborhood, and amenities. It's great that you were able to make the most of your stay despite the cold. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon!

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