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Book for Summer!! Lake Austin Waterfront, Family and Dog Friendly!

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Backyard leading right into Lake with awesome patio and Firepit
Our old pecan trees are full of leaves in summer for a shady place to relax!
Miscellaneous
Rebuilt dock with ladder and night light at end
Living Room with lots of room to watch TV or sit in front of a fire in winter...

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Austin, TX
  • Lake Austin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lake Travis
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • University of Texas at Austin
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

+1
1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Book for Summer!! Lake Austin Waterfront, Family and Dog Friendly!

Rejuvenate and reconnect with family and friends at our Historic, rustic family lake retreat. Perfect for R & R or lake activities on constant level Lake Austin. 100 feet of lakefront and a gently sloping grass lawn with 50 year old pecan trees planted by our grandfather, dock for your ski/fishing boat with public ramp 1 block away , use our kayaks and life jackets to explore wildlife preserve (Balcones Canyonlands Preserve) across the lake. Plenty of room for multi family get togethers. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for that Holiday meal preparation and clean up is easy with the dishwasher!

There's plenty of outdoor space, grill and cast iron smoker for family cookouts, boat dock, kayaks, horseshoe pit and large patio seating with Firepit!! Inside there is a wonderful fireplace with plenty of firewood included. Lake Austin Spa Resort is within walking distance, too!

The only thing we ask is that noise be kept low after 10pm.. We love our neighbors and want them to love you too!!

Keywords: Lakefront, view, water view, waterfront, lake view, Lake Austin, family, pet freindly, large groups, lake activities, dock, pets, boat dock, boat, Lake Austin, grill, swimming, boating, dog friendly, dog

Property manager

Ann Berry

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Life preservers and close supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pet deposit. $100/pet/stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside the home.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Austin

Located on a lake, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Austin, TX

What's nearby

  • Lake Austin - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Travis - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Zilker Park - 33 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Sixth Street - 36 min drive - 26.9 km
  • University of Texas at Austin - 37 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Maudie’s Hill Country - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The League Kitchen & Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Yogurt Planet - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book for Summer!! Lake Austin Waterfront, Family and Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Book for Summer!! Lake Austin Waterfront, Family and Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book for Summer!! Lake Austin Waterfront, Family and Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Book for Summer!! Lake Austin Waterfront, Family and Dog Friendly! 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Peaceful Vacation

Our family comes every summer for the past 10 summers and it’s our favorite summer trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Lakeside RE-LAX and Rest!

Absolutely a perfect place for family and friends to gather rest under the gorgeous pecan trees and relax on the lake. We only left to get groceries once you check in kick off your shoes and soak the beauty of the scenery. The deer running around give an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Awesome Time!

Great host! Great property! Such a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Property and Host

This property was a great fit for our group, in a great location, and Ann was a great host. She was excellent at communicating, responding to questions/requests, and doing her best to address any questions we had. Being lakefront on Lake Austin doesn't get any better. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Beautiful backyard with river access.

Plenty of beds and space for a large group. The backyard is great for outdoor lawn games and activities in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mackenzie W.

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

PERFECT location

If you love Lake Austin like we do then you're willing to overlook a lot for location, location, location. :) The house itself is super dated and not for someone who needs the newest and best.. but if you want prime location then that's what you're paying for. The house manager was friendly and helpful with the couple of questions I had and the neighbors were very sweet.. honestly it had everything we needed and even more (cornhole, floats, blenders, spices, etc..)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Edward M.

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

Awesome location, but definitely rustic

As advertised, the land and view are beautifully serene. The lawn, shaded by tall pecan trees, gently slopes down to the lake, with the view looking across to the Balconies Canyonland Preserve. The shade and the breeze (and the water!) make for a very comfortable setting even in the 100 degree heat of the Austin summer. The house itself, however, is more of a camp than a retreat. "Rustic" in this case means unkept. It does not appear to have been upgraded since the 80's with respect to infrastructure (lighting, electrical, a/c, windows, weatherproofing), as well as furniture, beds, and kitchen. The place also struggles with keeping clean. Cobwebs, dust, and insects were a constant. The driveway is need of repair at the street...my car hit bottom a couple of times. That being said, we've stayed here the past two years for extended stays. We overlooked the subpar housing issues because we wanted easy access to the lake and a relaxing, inexpensive escape for our family. So, if that's your goal, this is definitely the place. If you want luxury, Austin Day Spa is down the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

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

Great weekend on lake austin

This is our second time staying here. The property is in a great location on the lake, lots of trees for shade. Nice yard for kids to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

barb M.

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

COVID relief

First time visiting my son and his family in over a year, we booked this property for a much needed getaway. House is older, cozy and furnished like a family vacation house, not fancy but comfortable. The setting is spectacular, gazing out across Lake Austin to beautiful unspoiled forest. The boys enjoyed picking up pecans from the ground, kayaking, fishing (no fish were caught), making smores in the firepit and playing games. A wonderful respite!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah S.

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

Had a blast

Had a great time with the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Justin M.

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

Lake House

This house is a great place to bring your family for a summer vacation... We were able to tie up our boat and jet skis overnight. There’s a neighborhood boat ramp just a couple football fields away and it only took about 20 minutes to get to ski shores. Water was glassy in the morning and the view from the house is awesome. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karsten B.

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

Excellent Views

Clean property, well stocked and filled with amazing views.

10/10 Excellent

Danny K., Caldwell, Texas

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

Great Place

This place was perfect, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Mary Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake getaway

The property here is beautiful and ideal setting. Quiet lake great relaxing. Would have like to know that there is not central air just AC units. It was plenty cool though. Older home but clean and lots of room
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liliana E R., McAllen USA

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

Best of all , Location

In front of the Colorado River , set up Was perfect had all the commodities to Enjoy with family and little ones . Having kayak and tubes , and Toys for kids was a plus . I highly recommend the place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zach D.

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

Great place

Beautiful lakefront property with great sleeping arrangement for large group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

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

ms

A wonderful and special place to create sweet memories! The house was extremely clean! The yard was awesome to enjoy hanging out on Lake Austin. My family and our dogs LOVED it!!! Could not beat it ! Truly, a very special place! We would definitely love to return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

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

Great for family vacation

This is our fourth time renting this house and we love it. The yard and the trees are wonderful, which is where we spend most of our time. Our only suggestion would be to pave the road all the way to the house, the sand right by the entry door is pretty messy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Best Place Ever!!!

Such a wonderful and comfortable family perfect house with such a lovely setting on the lake.. GO!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elliott G.

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

Good times

Awesome land and lake access. Our group enjoyed kayaking and yard games provided by the owner. The kayaks had small leaks but we covered them with duct tape and they worked great. The interior of the house felt more like a camp and could use some new finishes, but it is spacious and has plenty of beds. Overall, we had a nice time and enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

Awesome Lake House!

We spent a week on this beautiful Lake Austin property. It’s a perfect lakefront backyard setup with the fire pit including room for a nice game of kids whiffle ball. The property caretaker, Ken and manager, Ann, were awesome to deal with. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joo a.

FANTASTIC FAMILY VACATION HOME!!

We loved the Lakehouse and will stay again for sure! GO and Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS V.

Awesome place!

Landlord was very easy to deal with and open with communication. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

Outside Wonderful

We, kids and adults had a great time. Yard easy to get to lake and dock. Kitchen well equipped. Played games, played in yard, played in water. Fun was had by all. Grilled out every night on real nice grill. Loved it. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Dedee B.

Great Family Celebration Weekend!

This home is perfect for family! We had everyone all together and enjoying this wonderful home. We are so grateful for the opportunity to spend time here. This house is equipped with plenty of items for everything you need including hair dryers, curling irons etc. The kitchen is a tad small but has a lot of items you might for entertaining family. The outdoors is where you will be anyway and it is simply beautiful and I look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ann Berry

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Home currently owned by 3 siblings who grew up coming to the Austin Lake House on a regular basis. We have now raised our own kids with regular visits - It never gets old!!

Why they chose this property

Our Grandfather, who was comptroller for Texas Parks and Wildlife, bought the property in the 40's, knowing that a Federal Wildlife Preserve was directly across the lake. He and my father built the origional home in the early 50's. The house has been expanded twice and recently updated for comfort and convenience.

What makes this property unique

We love our family lake house and want to share it with you. We have had many family holidays and events on this picturesque property.The front lawn is expansive and has seen volleyball, frisbee, softball, and flag football games. The layout of sunporch and patio are conducive to outdoor BBQs and outdoor living. Two different sitting area with cable TV and DVD players allow 2 separate groups (kids/adults) to do their 'own thing'. Rooms are spread out so noise and privacy usually not an issue.

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English
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