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Retro Lakehouse - A Touch of Cabo, Vacation Paradise on Lake LBJ

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A gazebo with a thatched roof overlooking a lake, surrounded by well-maintained grass and palm trees.
An outdoor patio with a covered seating area, a grill, and a view of a lake.
A covered outdoor area with a staircase leading up to a glass door entrance, surrounded by outdoor furniture.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, a red door, and a large tree in front.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a body of water, a dining area with a long table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Llano River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Llano County, TX
  • Place, Llano River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake LBJ
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Buchanan
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Retro Lakehouse - A Touch of Cabo, Vacation Paradise on Lake LBJ

(Please, no pets :-) Enjoy the huge stunning view of the Llano River arm of Lake LBJ with floor to ceiling windows set in a renovated retro-modern 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, lake house, on 150′ of lake front! Free Level 2, 48 amp, EV charging is provided! Located on the best part of Lake LBJ, a constant-level lake, and perfect for all types of watersports. House has a front-loading washer and dryer. Boat dock pier has "mooring whips" that safely secure most any boat or PWC. Neighborhood boat ramp is two doors over. 3 adult-size kayaks, 1 child-size kayak, life jackets in all sizes, beach towels as well as a "LillyPad/Frogmat" are provided. Large sunscreen-covered back deck includes both a BBQ gas grill and a large Blackstone 36" gas griddle. The gigantic backyard has a large shady lakeside "Palapa" (tiki hut) with ceiling fans. Lots of parking in front of the house for cars and trailers. A watercraft rental company is about 1 minute away, along with an HEB grocery store 5 minutes away.

Bedroom 1 has a king-size bed and a suitcase alcove. Bedroom 2 has a queen-size bed and a 2-bed bunk-bed. It has a large closet containing a washer-dryer, life-jackets and plenty of storage space for suitcases. The Great Room has 2 full-size sofa sleepers. The two bathrooms are accessible to everyone, being off of the Great Room. The house has a maximum capacity of sleeping 6 people.

Combine all of this inside of an extremely clean, open, retro-modern concept house, and it's and easy choice for your next vacation rental!

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2807021vb
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Kingsland

Located in Kingsland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake LBJ and Lake Buchanan.
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Llano County, TX

What's nearby

  • Llano River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake LBJ - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Longhorn Cavern State Park - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lake Buchanan - 20 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Pedernales Falls State Park - 50 min drive - 62.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Alfredo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Gal's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boat Town Burger Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Lakehouse - A Touch of Cabo, Vacation Paradise on Lake LBJ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Retro Lakehouse - A Touch of Cabo, Vacation Paradise on Lake LBJ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retro Lakehouse - A Touch of Cabo, Vacation Paradise on Lake LBJ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Lakehouse - A Touch of Cabo, Vacation Paradise on Lake LBJ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Retro Lakehouse - A Touch of Cabo, Vacation Paradise on Lake LBJ located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Llano River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kingsland Massage Garage and Kingsland Community Park. Lake LBJ and Lighthouse Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Very nice! Clean with comfy beds. Water and dock were nice. Would stay again.

Nice clean place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2023
We're so happy you had a great time at Retro Lakehouse, Lisa! We hope you come back again soon :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Special occasions getaway

Property was just as described! Everything you would need for a relaxing vacation. Sitting under the cabana by the water was so relaxing! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Absolutely amazing place to stay!

This is by far the best place we have stayed. The owners are so kind and have the property set up perfectly. They have everything you could ask for set up and ready to go. We will be making this trip yearly now!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Thanks so much for the great review Laura! We so enjoyed hosting you, your family and your friends. You are amazing and gracious guests and we hope to host you again soon at Retro Lakehouse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

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

Great Stay at a Touch of Cobo

We had an amazing stay at this property. Chris was very kind and helpful all throughout the stay. Beautiful view of the lake! Definitely want to come back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2023
We are so happy that you and your guests had such a great time at Retro Lakehouse! We'd love to have you back anytime and really appreciate what great care you took of the property :-) !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

It was an AMAZING stay with our family. Would 100 percent recommend this property!!! PERFECT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel T.

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

EXCELLENT STAY

The place was great, it was superclean and the host was extremely nice and informative. I would definitely come back. We all loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The views on the property are amazing. The host really paid attention to details on supplying everything you could think of to make you feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Wonderful place!

The house is great! Very well stocked and super nice and clean. Amazing hospitality by the host Chris! Would definitely recommend 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
Debbie and I so enjoyed hosting your visit and would love to have you back anytime! You are incredible guests :-) Thanks for taking such great care of Retro Lakehouse while you were here. It's much appreciated :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty D.

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

Perfect place to relax

We loved the property on the quiet part of the river. The place has everything you need. The owners were so nice and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Misty and her family were absolutely fantastic guests! We'd love to host them again soon. They did a great job taking care of the property and left everything extremely tidy and clean!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Beautiful place

Great couple of nights; pictures don’t do this place and backyard justice, it was awesome. Chris, owner/property manager, was extremely engaged and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Brian's family and their guests were absolutely fantastic guest. They left the property very clean and tidy. We would love to host them again and hope they come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

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

Fun lake weekend

Great property on a great spot on the lake. Good swimming area. And dock fishing. Nice yard and home is well kept! Owner was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2022
Thanks for the great review! We enjoyed hosting you and your family. Hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris k.

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

Fun stay

We really enjoyed our stay Very nice layout. Very large living room is a great area for food and games We lost something on our trip and emailed owner and they look over the house thoroughly. Come to find out it was in a different bag. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Chris and his guests were fantastic guests. We would love to host them again and hope they come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Relaxing

Very open, clean an relaxing home. Owners are local an helpful whenever in need. Very nice home! Everything you need! Even fast Wi-Fi
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thanks for the great review Jessica! Debbie and I really enjoyed hosting your group. We really appreciate how well you took care of Retro Lakehouse! We'd love to have you back anytime :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam k.

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

Kingsland stay

It was wonderful. Right on the water. Great views from inside and outside the house. We had happy hour under the cabana and watched the sun set. Coffee on the deck in the mornings. We grilled burgers on one of the excellent grills provided. Overall such a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2023
Thanks so much Pam! We really enjoyed hosting your group and hope you come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarret W.

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

Incredible Home and Location

We enjoyed staying at the Retro Lake House! We opened the door and everyone was amazed at the view. The home has everything you need for a great vacation. We checked into the house and didn’t leave for three days except for boating. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything you needed . Chris and Debbie are wonderful hosts. We loved getting to visit with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thanks so much for the great review Jarret! You and your family were absolutely perfect guests and we hope to host you again soon! Chris & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Loved this rental!

This was the perfect rental for my family of 5! All the basic necessities you could need, and then some. The owner was so nice and helpful. We rented a boat and he came to help us with the mooring whips because we had never used them. Such a cute little house in a great area of the lake! It was so peaceful in the mornings and afternoons! The beds were comfy, too! 5 stars from us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Debbie and I really enjoyed hosting you and your family Alison! We really appreciate how you took such great care of the house and would love to host you again soon! Chris & Debbie
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

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

Great Location

Beautiful views, deck and yard leading to waterfront; enjoyed the kayaks & lifejackets( lots of sizes!). We enjoyed the gas grill plus large gas griddle! We had everything we could need! The bedroom with bunk beds & regular bed is cramped size ( no place to hang clothes due to full of life jackets hanging). The 2 bathrooms are small and open into the main living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Thanks Patricia! We’re happy that you and your guest enjoyed your time at Retro Lakehouse and appreciate your input. We do maintain two of every size (including infant) of high-quality neoprene life jackets to accommodate all our prospective guests. The do take up most of the space on the 8’ long hanger rod. However, based on your feedback, we were able to rearrange the life jackets on the 8’ long hanger in the guest closet to ensure 2’ of hanger space for guests using that bedroom. While we could increase the space in east bedroom, we would either have to change out the queen-size bed for a full-size or remove the bunk beds. Neither is an ideal option for the variety of guests that we host. The best solution we could come up with is to ensure there was enough space on either side of the queen bed for folks to comfortably navigate. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any other suggestions/ideas for improving your stay in the future! Chris & Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Chris was an excellent host. Very accommodating of our requests. The house itself is beautiful and has everything you need for the perfect lake vacation. Definitely would recommend this house to other travelers,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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