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Golden Sands Retreat- lakefront w/beach & gameroom

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Welcome to Golden Sands Retreat!
Beach
Terrace/patio
Garage converted game room with ping pong table and foosball table
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kingsland, TX
  • Lighthouse Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake LBJ
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Legends Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
2 Single Beds and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Golden Sands Retreat- lakefront w/beach & gameroom

Summary:
A DAY IN THE LIFE AT GOLDEN SANDS RETREAT
Wake up to sparkling river views at Golden Sands Retreat! Spend your morning paddleboarding or kayaking from the sandy beach. Challenge friends to games in the separate AC game room. Grill up lunch and relax under the covered pergola. Wind down your day roasting marshmallows at the firepit as the sun sets. It’s the perfect mix of fun, relaxation, and lakeside luxury for the whole family!

The Space:
INTERIOR FEATURES
• Free WIFI
• Washer and dryer available for guest use
• Pet-friendly with pet fee of $100 per pet & 2 dog limit ($5 credit card fee)

KITCHEN & DINING
• Fully stocked upgraded kitchen
• Large island for meal prep or casual dining
• Open layout for easy socializing
• Drip coffee maker available

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
• Bedroom 1: King Bed w/ ensuite full bathroom – Sleeps 2
• Bedroom 2: Queen Bed w/ ensuite half bathroom – Sleeps 2
• Bedroom 3: Full Bed – Sleeps 2
• Bedroom 4 (Bunk Room): Three Twin over Twin Bunk Beds + Twin Daybed with Trundle – Sleeps 8
• Bedroom 5: King Bed – Sleeps 2

EXTERIOR FEATURES
• Expansive patio
• Private backyard leading to sandy beachfront
• Covered pergola with shaded seating at the beach
• Propane BBQ grill with 2 cans of propane per stay
• Firepit (firewood not provided)
• Separate Game room with 70" TV
• Ping pong table, foosball table, giant Jenga, and cornhole
• Complimentary kayaks and paddleboards
• Outdoor shower
• EV Charger (50 amp outlet)

WATER ACCESS
• Boat dock with cleats available to tie up watercraft (no lift available)
• Sandy beachfront entrance to the Llano River
• Lakefront access

LOCATION
• Nestled along the sandy shores of the Llano River
• Perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and waterfront relaxation
• Covered seating and swings at the waterfront
• Grocery Store within 3 miles
• Public Boat Ramp within 3 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 will have access to the whole property which includes the separate AC controlled game room, back yard and beach front. There is a covered area on the sandy beach next to firepit for guests. The boat dock is available with cleats to park your boat. There is not a lift available for this home.

The Neighborhood:
This neighborhood is close to local waterfront restaurants such as Boat Town Burger Bar, Patio 2900 Pizzeria, and Wakepoint LBJ, and Hooper's. It is near local attractions such as the Slab, Longhorn Caverns, Spider Mountain and local wineries.

This area is perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming as this home is located on a quieter part of the Llano River.

Getting Around:
You will need a vehicle to get to and from this property or around to the local attractions.

Other Things to Note:
We are available by phone, text, email, or in person if the need arises.

DOG Friendly with a $100 non-refundable pet fee per pet with a 2 dog limit under 80lbs. We will also require a signed Pet Agreement as well as a copy of the current vaccinations.

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.

Please note that the covered pergola and boat dock were affected by recent flooding and is currently unavailable for use. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to restore it.

Property manager

Hill Country Stays
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be 25 years old to rent

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
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
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 beach. Lighthouse Country Club and Kingsland Massage Garage 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Bronco Off-Roadeo, or check out an event or a game at Roddick Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Kingsland, TX

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lake LBJ - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Llano Slab - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • The Legends Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Longhorn Cavern State Park - 17 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant #2 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Gals Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Tequila Jalisco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Sands Retreat- lakefront w/beach & gameroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Golden Sands Retreat- lakefront w/beach & gameroom located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kingsland holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Llano River and Lighthouse Country Club. Lake LBJ and Kingsland Community Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Perfect family space

We came for the long holiday weekend with extended family, including adults, teens and children. The space was perfect indoors and out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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

Family Reunion at the Lake

This was our 2nd year at this property. It was perfect for our large group. We loved the beautiful house, spacious kitchen, the garage gameroom, the patios, the beach and the lake. We hope to return again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn M.

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

Highly recommend!!

We had a wonderful time at this property. This was the first vacation rental that we had ZERO complaints about. The pictures listed don’t do it justice. It was clean, plenty of room for our 10 adults and 5 children. Fully stocked kitchen with appliances etc. very comfortable beds and pillows. Lake was beautiful (be careful walking down, there are stickers in the grass). Overall, we had a wonderful time and will definitely be back if we need that much space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kay p.

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

Our Yearly Go-To

This has become our yearly go-to place for our family to all get together. It’s large enough for us and we especially love the large kitchen with extra utility space to store all our food. The two refrigerators are a BONUS! And they really keep the stickers under control in the yard and in the sand - makes for great barefoot lake vacation and family baseball game in the sand. We did have a little accident with a cut foot in the water and there was not a first aid kit to be found. That would be our only suggestion for the owner to have one for access if needed. But really, they’ve thought of everything else. GREAT PLACE TO STAY!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

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

Great gathering of 3 families. 4th of July

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ed w.

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

Great location

Great backyard and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

warren g.

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

Great VRBO!!!!

would not have our family reunion anywhere else
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

K C.

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

Love this place!

This was the perfect spot for kids and adults of all ages. The sandy beach is amazing for little ones and there are so many games available in the game room for when they need a break from the water. The adults loved the peaceful views from the house, a well stocked house and happy children. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

Great house!

Prefect for week vacation with friends. Love the sandy lake walk in for the kiddos! Had a great time staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamaica R.

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

Excellent stay

This property worked out perfectly for our trip. There was plenty of room for all 16 of us and we never felt cramped. The location was amazing and the sandy beach was a really nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home away from home

We truly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to come back! This property had everything and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dottie R.

Quiet, peaceful, lovely views

This was a perfect location for our family gathering. The house is so comfortable and designed to take advantage of the great views. My family had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Byron P.

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

Great house on the water

We had the best time! Loved everything about the property and property manager. Everything was so easy! We will book again! It was perfect for our families of all ages!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

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

Another Great Family Weekend

This was the 4th time to rent this lake house & it didn’t disappoint. We always have such a great time here. Brett, the property manager, is wonderful & if there’s any questions or concerns he is quick to respond. Thanks again for the amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Fantastic!

This was our 2nd stay at this wonderful property. The addition of the dock and beach front cover made this visit even better than our 1st visit. We love the gradual declining sandy bottom that makes it perfect for the young children to play in the water. We plan to return again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

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

Perfect for family getaways

We had a 4 generation gathering and the home, property, beach, and property manager Brett made this a vacation for the ages. The bunk room at the back of the house was ideal for the 7 kids (2 - 14). The beach on the lake was amazing and completely unexpected. With the open space in the house and on the patio we never felt crowded. Highly recommend this property for family fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tara E.

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

4th of July Weekend

Good spacious property for 16. Good communication with property manager. Great water play area with SUPs and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

Great property! Lots of space, great amenities, wonderful lake. We loved it!

The owners were very accommodating. The house was cleaned and well stocked. We took our boat and tied it up to the dock overnight. There were multiple families with kids ranging from 1 to 11, yet there was enough space and activities for everyone to enjoy. This was a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

A late winter get away at Lake LBJ!!

This house was a perfect setting for our "girls" get away - my mom, my two daughters, and 3 grandchildren! The lake access, dock, fire pit, etc. were perfect. The house was well-equipped and worked great for our casual and busy group. Brett, the property manager, was awesome - started up our fire by the lake and was available if we needed anything. We will definitely head there again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beau M.

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

Large Family plenty of space

We all came in, from ages 2 and up, to celebrate Grand pa's 77th. We all had fun, plenty to do and plenty of space to do it in. Says it sleeps 18 and it sure does!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian F.

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

Very nice property on a peaceful part of the lake!

The place has enough room for multiple families, nicely decorated and comfortable. There’s plenty of space for the kiddos and pets. The beach was my favorite part, can’t beat that and I have stayed on many homes in different parts of Kingsland and LBJ lake. Some appliances in the kitchen could use an upgrade and another shower would round up the perfect place for a short vacation at the lake. Overall would recommend this place for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Family Retreat

The perfect get away for a romantic weekend or a family holiday. House was large enough to fit our extended family and had everything you need to entertain children and the young at heart. House host was amazing and quick to respond to questions. Our kids loved the added bonus of the game room. Perfect for when it got too hot to be out in the sun. The location is amazing!! Right on the water and a sand area for beach volleyball and sandcastles. We will stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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