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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome

Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome

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View from the deck on the boat dock.
Hot Tub on deck outside the house
2 Paddle Boards
View of the boat dock from the fenced in yard.  Property is 1/3 acre.
Lake Austin glass - perfect for SUP, kayak or canoe

Overview of Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Austin, TX
  • Popular LocationLake Austin1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Travis17 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Texas at Austin32 min drive
  • AirportAustin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome

WE ARE TAKING EXTRA PRECAUTIONS DISINFECTING OUR HOUSE IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS.

Lake Austin waterfront is a great place to escape all year around. Lake Austin Retreat offers a beautiful Mexican style waterfront property with a boat dock, huge decks and a hot tub situated on a secluded bend of Lake Austin just 20 miles from downtown Austin. Relax, unwind, enjoy the stand up paddle boards, swim, canoe, kayak, bird-watch, fish, or enjoy a spa-treatment at nearby Lake Austin Spa.

The house accommodates 6 guests (if your group is larger than 6, please consider renting a neighbor's property which sleep's 6, in addition to ours - Homeaway Property # 7064882 or VRBO#3580000), and the spacious back yard offers an abundance of outdoor space for socializing, BBQ'n, playing or enjoying quiet hammock-time. Bring your boat and ski (boats can be moored at the dock but no boat lift is available), or lounge by the water's edge and drink in the view of the Golden Cheeked-Warbler habitat directly across the lake. You will love taking advantage of the most peaceful stretch of Lake Austin. Mornings are not to be missed. Grab your coffee or tea and watch the morning fog pull back revealing a glass-like surface that mirrors the rolling hills above. Just 35 Miles from the new F-1 Track in Austin, 20 miles from SXSW and ACL Festival.

The Activities: By Day - Canoeing, kayaking (life jackets and paddles provided), hiking, swimming, fishing, golfing, skiing and wakeboarding, bring your boat and moor it at the dock. You can canoe, kayak or walk 1/4 mile to the Lake Austin Spa for world-class spa services.

By Night - Dining, grilling, star-gazing or hitting the downtown or lakeside Austin nightlife.

Out of respect for our neighbors, we ask that only three cars be parked at our home and that our guests not use the HOA Boat Ramp and Park next door. The public boat ramp at Mary Quinlan Park is only 1/4 mile away and is much safer. There is also additional parking there for guests temporarily visiting during your stay.

In keeping with the local ordinances, we have a strict policy that forbids parties at our home.

Thank you for your consideration of our home and our rules. STR License Number OL 2017 063779

Property manager

David M. Gottfried
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Fenced yard except lake side. Ask if more than one

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties - really No smoking - really No use of HOA Boat Ramp and Park - really Only 3 vehicles at the house
After the booking, we will verify all reservation details by telephone and/or email within 24 hours.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Lower Basin Lake Travis, a neighbourhood in Austin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Austin and Lake Travis, while Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Moody Center, or consider a night out at Broken Spoke. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk
  • Hippie Hollow - 13 min drive
  • Lake Travis - 17 min drive
  • University of Texas at Austin - 32 min drive
  • Zilker Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 37 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 24 min drive
  • McDonald's - 27 min drive
  • Tony C's Coal Fired Pizza - 27 min drive
  • Maudie’s Hill Country - 26 min drive
  • Chili's Grill & Bar - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, SUP, WiFi, Dogs Welcome located?

Located in Lower Basin Lake Travis, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Hippie Hollow and Concordia University Texas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great waterside get away
Great house, beautiful location by the water. Great property for outdoor activities and the owner provides some great yard games and the yard to support them. Plus canoes, kayaks and paddle boards to take advantage the lake access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Weekend
We had a great weekend! The house and location are amazing. Very peaceful and everything went perfectly! I can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage Lakehouse Feel
This place was ideal for a girls trip to just relax on the lawn and float in the water, and laugh and play CDs on the stereo provided. Private spot too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing lake home
Perfect location for a relaxing vacation with our daughter and SIL. Close enough to city for a night out but honestly spent majority of our time on the beautiful lake. House is clean and very well equipped and property was perfect. The upper deck provided us a great spot to spend the warm days. Will definitely look to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot
We so enjoyed our time here. Such a beautiful peaceful spot on Lake Austin. The house was cozy and everything we needed for a great weekend stay! hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by David M. Gottfried

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I moved to Austin in 1992 and found the city where I will live for the rest of my life. I purchased this house in 1995 so I could water ski before work and found so much more than just a place to live. I found that the lake living lifestyle gave me activities and tranquility that added so much to my quality of life. My two daughters and I love to stay at our lake house when guests are not there, as a mini-vacation from hustle and bustle of our lives in central Austin.

Why they chose this property

My love of being on the water and waterskiing before work in the morning drove me to purchase this wonderful house on Lake Austin in 1995. I lived in the house full-time until 1999, when I moved to central Austin to be closer to work.

What makes this property unique

The area across the lake from the house is a Golden Cheeked Warbler Habitat so it is completely undeveloped. The view from the 600 sf deck on top of the boat dock is just beautiful with an undeveloped 'mountain' (by Austin standards) instead of houses. Evenings and early mornings on the deck are particularly magical.

Languages:

Spanish

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