Lake Austin Retreat: Modern Luxury, Comfort, Scenic Views & Paddle Boards
Modern Luxury Meets Natural Escape: Ultimate Comfort, SUPs, Fishing & Close to Downtown Austin
Fall and winter are some of the best-kept secrets on Lake Austin with cooler days, beautiful sunsets, peaceful water, and stunning views of the nature preserves across the lake. This exclusive waterfront retreat offers the best of both worlds: a luxurious, comfortable escape surrounded by nature, just 20-25 minutes from downtown Austin.
Spend the day fishing right from the property, paddleboarding from your private dock, or soaking up the views from the expansive sun deck. Enjoy outdoor dining, an outdoor shower, and an intimate top dock, then retreat indoors to beautifully appointed spaces and blackout-shaded bedrooms for a restful night. It feels secluded, yet you're so close to some of Austin's best restaurants and attractions.
Highlights: * Waterfront Location: Private access to Lake Austin from your doorstep * Luxurious Amenities: Brand-new featuring high-end appliances and finish * Outdoor Entertainment: Large sun deck, paddle boards, outdoor shower
Property Features: * Private boat dock to moor your boats, jet skis and other equipment rentals (our boat is not included in house rental, SUPs are included) * Stunning lake views * Marble kitchen with upscale appliances * Master suite with private water-view deck * Blackout shades and luxury linens for great sleep * Great fishing spot right off the dock, or paddle to the nature reserve. Live bait & supplies sold nearby.
Perfect For: * Couples seeking a romantic getaway * Groups up to 8 wanting a premium lakeside experience * Water sports enthusiasts * Fishing enthusiasts * Anyone desiring a luxury and nature-integrated retreat
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About the area
Austin
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Rio Robles, 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 Lady Bird Lake. 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.
University of Texas at Austin - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
Getting around
Austin Station - 28 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Patrizi’s - 5 min drive
Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe - 31 min drive
Starbucks - 25 min drive
Circle K - 23 min drive
Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina - 28 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Austin Retreat: Modern Luxury, Comfort, Scenic Views & Paddle Boards pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Austin Retreat: Modern Luxury, Comfort, Scenic Views & Paddle Boards?
As of 13 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Austin Retreat: Modern Luxury, Comfort, Scenic Views & Paddle Boards on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,842, 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 Lake Austin Retreat: Modern Luxury, Comfort, Scenic Views & Paddle Boards?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Austin Retreat: Modern Luxury, Comfort, Scenic Views & Paddle Boards?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Austin Retreat: Modern Luxury, Comfort, Scenic Views & Paddle Boards located?
Located in Rio Robles, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Austin and Colorado River. Village at Westlake and Barton Creek Fazio Canyons Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Really incredible property and location, and communication with host before and during the visit was clear and seamless. Would absolutely recommend this property to a family or group of friends.
This is the perfect Austin getaway house for small or mid-size groups! It is super private and feels tucked away, yet close to shops, restaurants (10 minutes) and downtown (20 minutes). The boys went out to fish on the paddleboards provided and caught several! The kitchen is well equipped spacious! The island is gigantic and sat our entire crew of 5 easy; the outdoor dining area is also very comfortable! Having morning coffee on the dock and watching the birds and wildlife was really wonderful!! It is the best post on the property!Our host, Linsey, was very communicative and helpful! She even offered to bring over additional board games since it was supposed to be storms rolling through while we visited! We hope to be back and glad we picked this beautiful home for our weekend away!
Loved loved Linsey’s place! Her place is beautifully remodeled and decorated. Super clean and well organized. Beautiful, relaxing Lakeview from every window, practically. It was a perfect stay for us! Linsey was an amazing host, great communication, super helpful, and super sweet! Would definitely stay here again! lots of stairs, so only rent if you can walk stairs.
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The home was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. Check-in was simple, communication with the host was easy, and everything we needed was provided. The location was convenient, and the space was perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Cute house on a great part of the lake. There are a few coffee shops, bakery’s, and restaurants near by to make for easy meals. We used the cleats on the dock to tie up our boat. Hosts were responsive and kind! Would return!
Overall a really great place to stay with a small-ish group. The dock is great with shade up top in the morning and full sun in the afternoon. Super quiet street overall, so it was pretty peaceful throughout the days and nights. The house overall was very nice, updated, and super clean which is always appreciated. Plus the master bed was very comfortable! Location wise you're only 15 min from a grocery story and 10-15 from some restaurants on both the Bee Caves and Westlake directions. Be prepared to climb stairs down the house and back up to your car. (:
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for the review! You're right, the stairs are the 'up front investment' for being able to walk right out to the water's edge! :) We look forward to hosing you again!
The house was beautiful! There are a lot of stairs to go down before you enter the house but we managed. Left our cooler in the car and carried supplies down in bags. Bring good grippy shoes with you and wear them all the time. We stayed safe and managed to enjoy ourselves indoors and outdoors despite the rainy conditions over the 4th of July weekend. Note: bedroom with 4 post bed is connected to room with 3 twin beds. There’s a sliding door to separate them for privacy. The Primary bedroom was amazing with a small balcony and great views. No issues with most of us sharing the bathroom upstairs. There’s another bathroom with a very cute shower just off the kitchen. It worked well for the guests staying downstairs on the futon. We thought it would be really cool to add a barn door to the office/dining area to add the option of privacy. Overall such a beautiful home and wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Melissa! I so wish the weather would have cooperated more for you, but I'm glad to hear that you still had a memorable weekend!
This is an awesome rental! It's laid out very well and freshly redone. Perfect for our family of 4 (teenage children). We hope to visit again soon and wouldn't hesitate to rebook.
Loved it, great location right on the river. Modern, great views, great hosts. Really enjoyed taking the few steps to the paddleboards in the morning on the glass like water. Found a great Italian restaurant nearby. Easy to find... the whole family enjoyed to location.