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Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

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Dining
TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking

An "OOO-AHH" lake get-away. Sand volleyball, kayaks, Lily pad, WiFi for WFH & Home school. Kayak across the lake and hike or check out other local trails in Steiner. Or let the serenity entice you to chillax. Custom built home with cedar flooring and exposed beams. Feels like middle of nowhere but a world class spa & great restaurants are in the neighborhood (Sushi, Italian, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse.) Famous sunsets at the Oasis on Lake Travis 7 miles away, and 35 minutes from downtown Austin. We love to see kids (and kids at heart) enjoy the property. Noise is good....kids squealing joyfully and puppies playing makes us happy. We have a fire pit and an owner shared hot-tub. Owner Shelly is always delighted to help with your area questions and trip plans. With 2 parking spaces and 1 bath we book groups of 6 or less. (If your group is larger than 6, please also consider renting a neighbor's property which sleeps 6, in addition to ours - #243133)

Property manager

Shelly Priebe

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Parking only available for two vehicles without prior notice and special arrangement.
Life jackets required on kayaks and paddle board.
If bringing more than 1 pet please advise host at time of booking as price per pet is $50.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great place for kids to be kids.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake Austin Waterfront With Volleyball Kayaks
Family Fun lakefront Sand Vball Kayaks Paddleboard

About the neighborhood

Map
Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Travis - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 33 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 37 min drive - 26.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 38 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 38 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tony C's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Schlotzsky's - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking located?

This family-friendly Austin vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Hippie Hollow and Concordia University Texas are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 197 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kat V.

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

Wonderful stay

Cozy and beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cami L.

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

Great spot in the water!

A perfect getaway for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Corrine H.

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

B-day Trip

The house was cozy and had a lot of character. Location was right on the lake you can ask for more than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great quick trip

This was a quick two day trip. Very relaxing and nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Great trip!

We really enjoyed our stay! Great location on the water and so many fun things for the kids and adults to do. We had a blast and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Great little slice of Lake Austin

Great location with lots to do including a sand volleyball court, hot tub, kayaks and paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

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

Weekend stay-cation

Such a relaxing place! We loved hanging out by the lake, playing beach volleyball, and just being outside. The owners are so very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamme L.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

The house feels like you are staying in a tree house. The lake veiw is awesome and the property owner was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

HappyRN

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

Lake Austin

Property was great. Host were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie D.

Lovely place

We really enjoyed the stay and it's such a cute and inviting place. We have fun with the volleyball area and having access to the kayaks. What a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jason W.

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

A great time!

We had a blast! The lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Lovely lakefront stay

We thoroughly enjoyed this cozy spot on the lake. While our visit was short, we felt welcomed and completely at home. Looking forward to a longer stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great Place!

Chuck and Shelly have a beautiful place and could have been nicer! Kids loved the diving board and playing volleyball. I highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

Fun!

We had a great time! Right on the water, house is charming.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

short stay by the lake

Like a tree house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Perfect Lake Adventure

Shelly and Chuck were absolutely amazing! They were so helpful and kind. Their place was cozy and the location next to the lake can’t be beat. Our little boys practically lived on the dock, fishing and swimming. We loved all the toys and water gear that were available to us - can’t wait to come back and stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B., Georgetown

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

Cozy and Convenient

The owners were so kind and laid back. My family of 6 really enjoyed the time away and we saved money bringing the dogs as well. Without a doubt I'd go back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Donnie L.

Great family memories

The entire stay was great. Everyone was very welcoming. The house was perfect escape. Definitely recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Galveston, TX

Great weekend!

The house was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The loft upstairs is perfect for kids. Owners were friendly and very helpful. Lake was pretty quiet and private.

10/10 Excellent

Tara V., Washougal, WA

Lovely place

This is such a lovely place to spend some great relaxing time. The cabin is clean and comfortable and sweetly decorated. Shelly and Chuck were super hosts: friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the time by the water and easy access to town though we barely left the place as it was so nice to be there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharna T.

Clean beautiful guesthouse, private lake awesome

Beautiful cabin, private and cool lake and wonderful owners equals an awesome vacation. Peacepaddles rented us a paddle board so we really got to tour the quiet lake. Chuck and Shelly graciously answered all our questions about the area and gave us all the privacy we needed to enjoy our stay. Can't wait to stay there next year.

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Wonderful Family Trip

We came to celebrate our son’s 12th birthday. I was a bit apprehensive about renting a property where the owners were also on site, but Shelly and Chuck were amazing! So fun and friendly and made our stay that much more enjoyable. This is definitely a great place for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Birthday weekend on the lake

You can’t beat the location of this guesthouse. Close to the boat ramp, extra parking for friends. Some of the smoother water on Lake Austin nearby, when the wake boats are not out in mass. Lovely area all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendelyn R., Washington, DC, USA

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

Wonderful property excellent hosts!

It was an excellent home, bigger and better stocked than we had even hoped for. The owners were very communicative and the one thing we needed (a cutting board) the got to us right away! The lake, kayaks, lilipad, diving board, dock, and hot tub kept us entertained all week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne D., Panama City, Panama

great little lake hideaway

The guest house was cozy and accommodated five adults and two children very comfortably. We found everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The view from the dock is beautiful and we enjoyed the water trampoline and the kayaks. The hosts were very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016