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Top apartment #3 of the Castle ~ Sunsets & views high above Lake Travis!

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Top floor w/2 small bedrm windows & balcony on the right is your unit!
Your balcony and direct sunset views galore!
Park towards the right and take the gray/blue staircase up to your suite!
Living room with a view!
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Hippie Hollow
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Concordia University Texas
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Top apartment #3 of the Castle ~ Sunsets & views high above Lake Travis!

Imaginie yourself in Italy overlooking Lake Como, when in reality, you are still in Texas!
This beautifully decorated 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment is located at the top of the wine castle at Villa del Sol. The suite has what you want in a romantic, cozy, private getaway for a long weekend or weeks at a time. Relax and toast another day while watching our Texas sun set over the hill country! Part of an Italian style estate, separated from the main house with private entry, the apartment suite is decorated with unique accessories, colorful art and best of all, incredible views of the sunset, hill country and main basin of Lake Travis. Only 19 minutes to Downtown Austin and 1 minute to mouth watering margaritas at The OASIS! The best bedroom view on the lake! Approximately 15 steep brick steps up to the front door.
Owner allows one small to medium size dog. Property has a very small grass area for dogs. Road the property is on is very curvy, not ample for walking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Unit is small and not child safe.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Max. 30lbs, $50 fee
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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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located on a lake, this apartment is in Lower Basin Lake Travis, a neighbourhood in Austin. Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moody Center or Q2 Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Cypress Creek - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Hippie Hollow - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Travis - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Concordia University Texas - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Volente Beach Water Park - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 27 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oasis on Lake Travis - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top apartment #3 of the Castle ~ Sunsets & views high above Lake Travis! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Top apartment #3 of the Castle ~ Sunsets & views high above Lake Travis!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Top apartment #3 of the Castle ~ Sunsets & views high above Lake Travis!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top apartment #3 of the Castle ~ Sunsets & views high above Lake Travis!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top apartment #3 of the Castle ~ Sunsets & views high above Lake Travis! located?

Located in Lower Basin Lake Travis, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colorado River and Lake Travis. Hippie Hollow and Windy Point Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 207 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 222 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selcuk A.

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

Great place to stay

Enjoyed it so much! Thinking to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Exceptional getaway

This property is absolutely wonderful. Beautiful and relaxing. The entire stay was a delight. Check-in was easy and exactly as described. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loan T.

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

Beautiful weekend getaway

Love the location. Breathtaking view and very relaxing! Perfect for couple getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe U.

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

Castle

It was a wonderful stay had a great time and wonderful view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Great host and property

Great views and great host. Thank you Elise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Great views!

The property was great and bigger than it looks in the pictures. The views of the lake were just as pictured. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valeria N. G.

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

Castle on Lake Travis

My husband and I really enjoyed staying at this property. The castle is situated perfectly on Lake Travis. The view from the top tower is incredible! And it is right next to Oasis Restaurant if you need a quick bite. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

Beautiful view and very unique property. Professionally run. Second trip to this same property and not our last.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Going back!

Be back in a week- place is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shalmarie A.

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

Castle on the Lake!

Perfect for a couple! Million dollar view, especially the gorgeous sunsets! Hop skip and a jump to Austin for tons to do, then come home to your castle to relax!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

wow what a view!

Great place to relax and enjoy the sunset! Elise was fantastic. Checkin was easy and once I arrived we had a couple question that she answered right away. I would recommend this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

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

Perfect Romantic Getaway!

My wife and I had the chance to be kid free for a weekend and booked this place. It was beautiful, romantic and relaxing weekend. The location is quiet with great restaurants nearby. We will be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spectacular

The property is amazing! The location was perfect so close to parks, Oasis and quick 5 min trip to the store. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Exactly as Pictured but Better

We had an excellent time at this castle! Was a super unique experience - very clean on the inside with everything that was needed to wash clothes, cook, and be comfortable. The view was incredible. We would absolutely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

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

Wonderful spot

Beautiful views, the listing is accurate but even better in person. Very cozy and comfortable with everything you need. Would love to visit again. Elise is a very good communicator and makes sure you are happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jacob j.

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

Charm and stunning beauty

The castle is the perfect balance between charm and stunning beauty. Our hosts were friendly and hospitable. The views were absolutely incredible ~ we actually didn’t even leave the residence the entire stay as there was no where else that we wanted to be more than the castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

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

Lake Travis stay

The apartment was very clean and nicely furnished. The view of the lake is the selling point for this place. It’s gorgeous sunset views of the lake are worth the stay. Only negative was the internet wasn’t working and the door to the terrace has a bad handle that locked us out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus P.

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

Something Special

Loved the property. The view from the balcony is amazing. This was the perfect getaway for our 10 year Anniversary. We want to come back as soon as we can. We had everything we needed to make ourselves at home. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Nice view

Everything was as listed and well maintained. The balcony view is very nice. The host is very responsive and easy to reach. I'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William T., Sarasota, FL

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

Lake Travis - views to die for

This is a wonderful property with good sized rooms, nice amenities, and a fantastic view. Very relaxing and just what we were looking for. Just a quick note on entry - my wife has vertigo and the stairs to the apartment were incredibly hard for her to navigate. Other than that we enjoyed every moment of our stay. Highly recommend. Sunsets are spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DUSIDA R.

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

Cozy and beautiful

We hate fuzzies so we loved the check in and communication process. The castle was very cozy and beautiful. They have all the necessities there at your disposal. Our timing wasn’t great, it was cloudy and rainy majority of the time. We didn’t do much but it was what we needed, to just relaxed and lazed around. Loved the view from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Romantic Eclipse Escape

This place was a great escape to view the eclipse! It had an amazing view of Lake Travis. Not too far (and not too close) from Austin TX. Two things I did not care for were: 1) The listing did list satellite TV but there the only option was Prime Video. 2) None of the windows opened. It was very nice outside but we still had to run the AC inside!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos M.

No recommend

The windows in the living room have no curtains, no privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Castle was everything I wanted and more. I had a wonderful time. I had planned on seeing the sights in the area, but found I could see all I wanted from my balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Will definitely come back.

It was perfect. Unbelievable view of the lake and just the right size for a couples get away. Great location right next to the famous Oasis and just a stones throw from Steiners Ranch. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Elise Butos 512-921-5155

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Why they chose this property

Villa del Sol #3 will take you away from reality once you step foot into this charming castle suite. Beautiful views of Lake Travis and the sunsets from every window. You can sit on the balcony and just relax……..

What makes this property unique

Suite is the top floor of what we like to call "the castle". Nothing else like it!

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