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

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View of the boat dock from the fenced in yard. Property is 1/3 acre.

Lake Austin glass - perfect for SUP, kayak or canoe

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer

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Austin, TX

Lake Austin
‪1 min walk‬
Lake Travis
‪17 min drive‬
University of Texas at Austin
‪32 min drive‬
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
‪44 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

Languages

Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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Hot tub
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Washer
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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.

Important information

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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 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. Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Austin, TX

What's nearby

Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Lake Travis - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
University of Texas at Austin - 32 min drive - 33.3 km
Zilker Park - 33 min drive - 34.8 km
Sixth Street - 33 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬26 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬26 min drive
‪Yogurt Planet - ‬27 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Harsh K.

18 Apr 2025

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

Excellent host

The host is excellent and took steps to address concerns in a timely manner. Location is great and water is access is great. The property is starting to show age, but as long people are okay with this, we would recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raul B.

17 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

2 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful Spot!

Beautiful spot on Lake Austin. Paddle boards, canoes and kayaks were provided. Property was clean. Plenty of towels were provided which is nice since we swam in the lake and took advantage of the hot tub at night. Check in/check out was super easy. Perfect for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Caleb A.

23 Mar 2025

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

Trip was OK

Great location on quiet side of lake. Older house, but in decent shape. AC went out first night we were there. Host was easy to get in touch with and had someone out the following morning to fix. Luckily it was cool that night so wasn’t too bad of an experience. The last day we were there a group of guys unexpectedly showed up to fix the boat lift. That put a dent in our final few hours as we had to say inside with the dog and couldn’t use the boat dock. Overall the trip was OK.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

14 Mar 2025

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

Awesome experience

This place is awesome! My family and I loved it. We will definitely comeback to get away from the city and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly B.

1 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy L.

21 Jan 2025

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

Maybe good for summer, but not for 3 weeks during winter

There were many issues, but also a number of positives. Positive things about this rental:1. Communication with host and manager was excellent. They installed a card table before our visit at our request, to use as an extra computer desk. They also responded promptly when I texted.2. There's a beautiful view of Lake Austin, and a nice big yard.3. The kitchen was very well equipped.4. A good grocery store is located within 5 miles.Negative things about this rental:1. The first night we stayed there, the mattress in the master bedroom was so soft that we rolled toward each other all night. We changed the mattress with one in the second bedroom, which was better.2. The house is very drafty when it is cold. 3. It's not a good neighborhood for walking. The only park nearby is just a boat launch and one picnic table. We had to drive at least 22 minutes to get to a nice park with trails. 4. The only decent restaurants are over a 20 minute drive away.5. We were able to use the television, but it has a jerry-rigged Roku attached that we never were able to get to work. It turns out that the prior guest had changed the password. At this rental rate, they need a new TV with direct streaming.6. A cockroach crawled over me two days before we left, and a dead one was in the bathroom the next morning. Owner offered to spray sooner than planned but said some cockroaches are inevitable there.7. We left 3 days early. I understand there is a no refund policy.

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pablo O.

6 Jan 2025

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

Not enough illumination outside caused an accident

The accident caused me to bleed through the nose. The bulbs lights outside DO NOT WORK; they are dead. We told the owner, and he didn't believe us. The cleanliness is bad. For example, the top of the refrigerator looks like it has not been cleaned in years. So here is my honest comment: We are not coming back just because we weren't treated well by the owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

15 Dec 2024

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

Great backyard and lake view from the deck

Had a great time. The dog absolutely loved the large backyard and easy access to the water. The fireplace was amazing when the temps dipped at night. Would stay again.Communication from the owner was great as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.

1 Nov 2024

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

Lake vacation

Great spot to relax and enjoy life on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

14 Oct 2024

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

Awesome stay

The views off the back porch were amazing! The canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards were awesome! And there were plenty of life jackets/oats to choose from. The kitchen was well stocked, though it was missing a spatula. The A/C was sufficient for our needs. Overall, a great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

10 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Samuel R.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

This house needs some help.

I’m compelled to be brutally honest… start with the positives: the location was fantastic. The weather was great and the lake was super clean. Now onto the negatives… the hot tub was cold, the deck was sketchy, the ladder on the dock was broken and the steps into the water were super slippery with moss. The mattresses were blown out. And the super fun part was the whole house leaned so that was a bit weird. The house needs a deep cleaning. The shower drain was clogged and the A/C is on its last leg. The paddle boards were in rough shape. Also I see that I got a message about the hammock being torn and a new one was shipped. What was I supposed to install the new one that showed up in the middle of stay? Also a new paddle was shipped too? the boat dock was super sketchy moves quite a bit when waves hit it held up truck strap!!! This place needs a considerable amount of work. I feel I was taken advantage of a bit and the owner is milking this property. Very disappointed. Do yourself a favor a skip this listing. As a long time VRBO user with high rating this was one of the most out of service homes I have ever stayed in. There must be a higher standard considered especially in Lake Austin. Shame on the owner for not keeping everything in service. No way this is close to a 5 star listing. Work must be done. I will be requesting a partial refund. I was embarrassed as I was in charge of this vacation. My friends were nice about it but were not stoked as well. cheers!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene A.

27 Aug 2024

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

Lovely!

This was our second stay at this lovely place, and once again, everything was fantastic. We absolutely love the backyard and the easy lake access—perfect for cooling down in the Texas summer. Have you ever considered renting out the backyard and lake access separately, similar to a 'Swimply for lakes' option. We definitely plan to be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael F.

27 Aug 2024

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

Fun place

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

26 Aug 2024

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

Great Stay

Great house! The owner was fantastic to work with. We’ll be back for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

18 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful location

Thanks for a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layne M.

9 Aug 2024

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

Family Getaway

Great location on the quiet end of the lake. Owner was very responsive and helpful. House was wonderful, well stocked and cool in the hot August afternoons..

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

2 Aug 2024

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

It was good to be back!

This was our second stay at Waterfront on beautiful Lake Austin. The fabulous water access is one thing that brought us back for our family who loves to be on the water. Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding were some highlights of our stay, with all the equipment conveniently provided by the facility. The home itself projects that unique cool Austin style decor, creating a vibe that was both relaxing and chic. The kitchen became the heart of our family gatherings, with the gas oven stove being a particular delight for cooking up family meals that were shared around the quaint dining table. The spacious bathroom with its huge shower felt like a luxury spa, and the easy-to-access washing and drying machines added to the convenience of our stay. After days full of adventure, we retreated to the comfortable sleeping quarters. But nothing tops the amazing views of the lake and Texas hill country where we watched the relaxing sunsets and enjoyed stargazing. We’re already looking forward to our next stay at this little slice of heaven on Lake Austin. It’s a place where memories are made and, the worries of the world seem to just drift away on the gentle waves of the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kendall D H.

20 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A solid weekend

We booked for a somewhat last minute 4 day, 3 night stay. The house was quaint and as pictured, but the dock was a bit more dilapidated than the photos make it look. Thankfully the covering laid down over the wood made it possible to walk around the top and we covered some of the older chairs with towels. Overall a good stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina P.

18 July 2024

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

Perfect slice of water front

This property is the perfect little slice of water front! The house is clean and the AC works great! The hot tub was so nice and the kitchen was great! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinidad W.

12 June 2024

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

Family Gathering

Loved our stay! Perfect location. Maybe some anti slip strips of some sort on the deck and dock staircase would help. A guest and I both slipped and took a tumble on the dock.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

27 May 2024

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

Great Memorial Day weekend stay

Stayed here with wife and 4 boys (ages 5-12), and our dog. Check in and directions were all great. Property location is pretty much unbeatable Mix of calm and serene in the early and late hours, and as close to the water as you could possibly want. Great water toys, fantastic weekend had by all. Would definitely come again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

13 May 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

Everything was perfect! Amazing spot on the water, we canoed, paddle boarded, ate all meals on the deck over the water, enjoyed hot tub at night. Clean and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

21 Apr 2024

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

Family Birthday Party for Wife

What a beautiful accommodation! Our family took over four different rental/VRBO's in the neighborhood for this occasion. We had children, nieces-nephews, and grandchildren flying in from West through East Coasts. This was a surprise party for my wife and the surprise was PERFECT! Obviously, we had a variety of properties to choose from to have dinner and lunch, but our daughter took one look at the terrific dining table, beautiful lawn, the wonderful boat dock, and numbers of indoor and outdoor tables to dine at and commanded, "This is THE place." The caretaker for the many properties was wonderful and supportive. We were not a rowdy group and treated the property as if it was our own. The kitchen is wonderful and the JILLION cd collection was a massive hit for everyone. My son, granddaughter, grandson, and son-in-law took off on the furnished kayaks and paddle boards and we wondered if they were every going to come back home! The furnished yard games were a super hit with the youngsters and oldsters. Thank you David for a spectacular reunion, birthday celebration, and family gathering. Highly recommended it for anyone wanting to enjoy a beautiful river setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by David M. Gottfried

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.

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Reviews

Exceptional

9.2/10

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10/10 Excellent

Harsh K.

Excellent host

Harsh K.

8/10 Good

Raul B.

Raul B.

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

Wonderful Spot!

Hunter G.

6/10 Okay

Caleb A.

Trip was OK

Caleb A.

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Awesome experience

David M.

10/10 Excellent

Carly B.

Carly B.

6/10 Okay

Wendy L.

Maybe good for summer, but not for 3 weeks during winter

Wendy L.

2/10 Terrible

Pablo O.

Not enough illumination outside caused an accident

Pablo O.

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Great backyard and lake view from the deck

Robert H.

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.