The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 462 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Volente, TX

Volente Beach Water Park1 min walk
Lake Travis11 min walk
Lakeline Mall15 min drive
Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to this early 1900's historical log cabin that was once owned by Judge Calvin R. Starnes (1885-1956).

“Starnes was an influential character in Texas politics in the 30’s and 40’s. He was an LBJ mentor and involved in the push for funding for Mansfield Dam along with Lyndon Johnson and US Senator JJ Mansfield...
It’s been said Johnson received the blessing of the Texas Democratic elites to run for a US Senate seat in Judge Starnes’ lakeside cabin in Volente.”
-Will Taylor

Property manager

Marcia Kim

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Leander

Located on the waterfront, this cabin is in Volente, a neighbourhood in Leander. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Travelling with kids? Consider Volente Beach Water Park and JumpStreet. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

Volente, TX

What's nearby

Volente Beach Water Park - 1 min walk
Lake Travis - 11 min walk
Hippie Hollow - 13 min drive
Lakeline Mall - 15 min drive
H-E-B Center - 22 min drive

Getting around

Austin Station - 30 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

The Oasis - 12 min drive
Quetzal TexMex - 24 min drive
Shack 512 - 4 min drive
Oasis Texas Brewing Company - 11 min drive
Infamous Brewing Company - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas?

As of 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$418.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Best Little Shorehouse in Texas located?

This family-friendly Leander cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Volente Beach Water Park and Lake Travis. JumpStreet and Lakeline Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro R.

28 Mar 2024

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

Good experience

Nice house, Marcia is aware and answer fast.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

25 Mar 2024

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

Peace and Tranquility

This cute quaint property was the best way to wine down from a Company Meeting. My friend and I loved the area. I am a sucker for a sunrise/sunset. The view allows a beautiful peak of this on the lake.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaci S.

24 Oct 2023

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

Romantic 2nd Anniversary Weekend

We l totally loved & enjoyed our October weekend at this home! We had easy access in/out, had lunch and drinks next door and even rented jet skis. It was a blast. We enjoyed nightly fires and cooked dinner off the grill both evenings! This home doesn't provide charcoal so if you plan to grill then be sure to grab some before making a 20min drive back into town. Overall a fantastic way to spend our 2nd wedding anniversary weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2023

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

Beautiful

This property is beautiful! Decorated perfect with twinkling lights everywhere!! I would suggest trying to get a speed bump put in to slow the traffic down a bit! I pray for rain for the lake to raise!! But it was still a nice time renting a pontoon from VIP rentals and spending time on the water!!! We bought corn and bird seed and the deer came right up to the door to eat!! Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Quincy and Shamarion W.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Bitter Sweet Stay

There’s a lot to like about this 1900's cabin with walls made of cement and wood. I emphasize this because in the listing, the photos look a bit fuzzy and a little animated and left room for questioning what I was really seeing. On arrival, we found the cabin to be in a high traffic area, depending on the time of day, and sits close to the street. You park in a narrow space in front of the house parallel to street. When you get out of your vehicle, you may even step onto the street. We stayed on a weekend. Parking was a concern because during the late afternoon/evening hours, traffic increased, and cars and motorcycles would come barreling through. Across the street is a row of bungalows. Guests got pretty noisy with music during evening hours but usually quieted down in the late evening. This was ok. Noise from loud vehicles was more irritating because we were so close to the street. In fact, thankfully, the host left ear plugs on our bed. You enter the cabin through the patio, my favorite area. Spent a lot of time sitting outside. There is a small opening through the trees where you can see the lake. Really nice. Cabin was clean, although scent of air freshener or maybe products used for cleaning was a bit overwhelming. We left the back door open until the scent settled down. The kitchen area was nice with multiple windows which allowed lots of natural light. What I most dislike about the property is the shower connected to the tub. In addition to the shower curtain clinging to my body every time I turned, the water was not hot. It was very warm at best. Also, take towels. Three or 4 bath towels and 2 wash cloths were provided. On the morning of checkout, you will likely get a message, "Please remove all sheets, pillow cases, duvet cover and used towels and leave them in the laundry hamper in the corner of the bedroom. Please leave the kitchen and bathrooms clean: Wash dishes and place them in the rack. Please throw away all trash into the trash cans." Although I was surprised to receive the note, considering what we paid, these expectations are not totally unreasonable. However, I do believe expectations should be part of the prebooking info so I have the option to decide on a different property, maybe a room that doesn't require a cleaning fee or some place without expectations that require me to wake up earlier on checkout day to do cleaning. Overall, we had a pleasant weekend. The cabin served its purpose for us.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marcia Kim

Hospitality is what I strive for when hosting guests in our home. We want you to feel welcome, comfortable and special during your stay. If there's anything that you need,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will respond to you as quickly as we can.