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

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A rustic cabin interior with wooden beams, a ceiling fan, a dining area, and a large window.
A dock with wicker furniture and a glass structure by the water.
A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, large windows, a quilted sofa, a small table, and a rustic lamp.
A cozy cabin with a wooden interior, large windows, a dining table, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, sliding glass doors, and a visible staircase.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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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)
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Austin. 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as in-room jetted baths and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Austin and Colorado River
Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 207 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and rustic treehouse-esque on a quiet part of the lake. The kids loved fishing off the pier, paddling around on the kayaks and the steep ladder to the upstairs kid room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. Very responsive and friendly. I unfortunately didn’t have time to enjoy the lake because I was busy exploring Austin. Would stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, spent some great days
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful spot! Great home base for the Horns game
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

great place to stay

we loved our stay. clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so very much! My son and I took a mom/son trip together. We loved the sand volleyball so so much and kayaks and lily pad! The house was so cozy and the lake was peaceful! Shelly was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time in Austin.. Great location.. Amazing host… We will definitely go back..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little house — views of trees all around. It was clean, had just about everything needed for a short stay. We hosted a small group of our son’s friends for the day and it was just right for that. Kayaks, float, dock, volleyball, grill — everything g we used was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was cozy, nicely appointed and had plenty of space. Outdoor space was great. Beds were uncomfortable though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect Lake Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our little two night stay. The property was amazing with everything you could ever need and great hosts. We will definitely book a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbey G.

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

Incredible Lake House

We had the best stay and Shelly and her family are amazing! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Lake Austin ski week

Great place on the lake, lake house is amazing, great design in and out
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Q.

Weekend visit. Wanted to stay longer

Wonderful cabin in a beautiful area. Super friendly hosts. I hope to return and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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