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

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Wake up to this slice of paradise on Lake Austin.
Great Room viewed from the kitchen. Exposed cedar beams, cedar plank flooring.
Two Lilly pads each 6' x 18 ' are a great place to lounge or frolic.
Lily pad lizard lounging.
You will LOVE it here, These guests did.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Place, Lake Austin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Travis
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Texas at Austin
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great place for kids to be kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required 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. Austin City Limits and Moody Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium or Moody Center. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Travis - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 33 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 37 min drive - 26.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 38 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Austin Station - 38 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tony C's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family Staycation Paradise -Lake Austin Waterfront:Volleyball, Kayaks, Hiking located?

This family-friendly Austin holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Hippie Hollow and Concordia University Texas are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Shelly Priebe

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I grew up in a dreadfully nondescript area of Illinois (cornfields) but my parents wanted more than anything to live on the water and even though they earned a modest income as teachers they succeeded! In third grade we moved into a lakefront home in Central Illinois and it was THE gathering place for my friends as I grew up. They gave me the gift of prioritizing a water based lifestyle. Chuck and I bought this property when we got engaged in 1988 and our 4 children ages 25 to 12 relish the lifestyle I did as a child.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this ethereal part of Lake Austin and bought our home in 1988. It was 2 BR/1Bath with gold shag carpet and we were in heaven. Have added on to our home many times and we built the guest house in 2004 hoping to lure out of state grandparents. We failed at that but have loved being able to host many travelers, church youth retreat weekends, you name it!

What makes this property unique

Every piece of furniture hand picked over time from visits to the semi-annual Round Top antique fair except for the custom made cedar dining table with benches. Nothing matches but everything soothes in this eclectic and comfortable home. Want some activity? A sand volleyball court awaits. Or kayak across the lake and hike up to a waterfall.

Languages:

English, French

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