Austin Vacation Rental lodge

Historic Luxury...Romantic, Fireplace & Jacuzzi, Perfect Getaway for Valentine's

Austin lodge rental - Entry from Scenic Drive
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Description Lodge, 2500 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities downtown, lake, garden, terrace, balcony, air-conditioning
Rates per property (USD)
$300 - $400/night 
$1,600/week 
$4,500/month 
Linda
+1 512-917 7250
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Austin vacation lodge rental 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 4

In 1969 as a young professor at the University of Texas, Philip Hendren bought the historic Tarrytown residence known as 'River Oaks Farm'. It dates back to 1906 as one of the many stone structures along Scenic Drive, built from the rubble left after the failure of the earth-fill dam now known as the Tom Miller Dam. The original three-story stone structure is still standing and was built by the famous Judge Batts after whom 'Batts Hall' at U.T. was named. He and Mrs. Batts (who was an artist) used it as their fishing and art-studio retreat. As a lover of architectural history, Hendren has maintained the character of the estate and loves to tell the many legends and stories of the interesting people who have lived at or visited River Oaks Farm.
Austin lodge rental - Entry from Scenic Drive

Entry from Scenic Drive
Austin lodge rental - Outdoor living Courtyard

Outdoor living Courtyard
Austin lodge rental - Food window for outdoor dining

Food window for outdoor dining
Austin lodge rental - The 'Studio'

The 'Studio'
Austin lodge rental - Steps to observation deck

Steps to observation deck
Austin lodge rental - Restored 1887 Steinway piano

Restored 1887 Steinway piano
Austin lodge rental - Green house & hot-tub

Green house & hot-tub
Austin lodge rental - Master bedroom

Master bedroom
Austin lodge rental - Main lodge fireplace

Main lodge fireplace
Austin lodge rental - Living room bar

Living room bar
Austin lodge rental - Main lodge bar

Main lodge bar
Austin lodge rental - Gourmet kitchen with "Wolf" stove

Gourmet kitchen with "Wolf" stove

Location: Austin area < Texas < USA

Nearest Airport: Austin Bergstrom at 20 Miles
Nearest Train: Amtrack at 5 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Mopac at 2 Miles
Nearest Beach: Volente at Lake Travis at 30 Miles
Nearest Barpub: Hula Hut at 0.15 Miles
Nearest Golf: MUNY at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Restaurant: Hula Hut at 0.15 Miles
This historic home in Tarrytown is 5 minutes from downtown Austin and a 5 minute walk to the water-side 'Hula Hut' restaurant...on Lake Austin. The beautiful museum known as 'Laguna Gloria' is also nearby.
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Rental Rates for this vacation lodge rental in Austin, Texas

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
all year Feb 1, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010 $1,600 $300 $800 $400 $200 $4,500 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Weekend rental .......... 3:00 P.M. Friday until 1:00 P.M.Sunday
  • Reservation and Cancellation policy: A $300.00 deposit is required to hold a reservation. If a cancellation is made more than 30 days before the date of arrival the deposit will be returned in full. If a cancellation is made less than 30 days before the date of arrival the deposit will apply to any future accommodations as a credit.
  • Maid service.......In addition to the required $75.00 cleaning fee, maid service can be arranged for the following rates:
    $90.00 per day
    $15.00 per hour
    Please schedule this on or before the date of arrival.

Fees

Tax Rate:
6.25%
Cleaning:
$75

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation lodge rental in Austin, Texas

Property Type:
  • lodge
Floor Area:
  • 2500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • downtown
  • lake
Theme:
  • romantic
  • historic
General:
  • towels provided
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • hair dryer
  • paper towels
  • restaurant dining guide
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • hot tub
Kitchen:
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • kitchenette
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • ice maker
  • refrigerator mini size
  • stove top burners
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • iron & board
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 2 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
  • Master bath tub is an over-sized clawfoot from France with the plumbing located in center rather than on one end. Second upstairs bath has lovely view of Lake Austin. Third bathroom is off of downstairs bedroom.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, upstairs 2 baths
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen, lower 1 bath
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms each with shower and claw-foot tub off of upstairs bedroom. Coffee bar, fridge and laundry also upstairs. Hot-tub is in greenhouse/spa downstairs. This is a romantic place and perfect for first or second honeymoons. Call Linda for more information about special flowers, champagne, limo service, live music performers, etc. There is a wonderful 1887 Steinway piano in the main lodge that has been restored and is much loved by some of Austin's accomplished pianists.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • books
  • piano
  • video library
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Communication / Internet:
  • cell phone
Outside:
  • deck wood
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • porch/lanai
  • screened porch/lanai
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • roller blading
  • antiquing
Pool / Spa:
  • indoor hot tub
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Onsite Equipment:
  • crows nest
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • eco tourism
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • pond
  • water parks
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • jet skiing
  • live theater
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours
Notes: Courtyard dining under the ancient Oak tree is highly recommended and easily accomplished by use of the pass-through window next to the fireplace. During the cool months the outdoor fireplace is a wonderful mood setting element and firewood and log-lighters are provided. A famous architect from San Antonio, O'Neill Ford once declared the Studio which borders the courtyard on the north as 'the best damn piece of architecture in Texas'!

Further details for this vacation lodge rental in Austin, Texas

Some History ... Judge Batts: This property was first owned by Judge Batts after whom 'Batts Hall' at the University of Texas was named. He was a Texas Supreme Court judge and was famous for being the lawyer who fought to get the powerful railroad companies to return their enormous land and right-of-way holdings back to Texas. He created the 'Railroad Commission' which even today represents a powerful force in Texas State operations. The building known as the 'Studio' functioned as a retreat for the Judge and his wife, who was an artist. Her paintings of flowers can still be seen on the original hand-hewn beams on the lower floor of the 'Studio'.

Reviews for this vacation lodge rental in Austin, Texas

Rating
5 out of 5

Awesome place to stay..........

Mike and Marianna Beaumont, TX
Review Submitted: December 4, 2009 Date of Stay: December 2009
My wife and I spent a week in the main house after Thanksgiving. We had a few warm and sunny days - sitting out on the decks and enjoying the wonderful Austin weather and scenery; and we had a few cold and rainy days - relaxing around the fire and enjoying the serenity . I don't know which ones we enjoyed the most. The house itself is a real treat - lots of different "spaces" to enjoy and plenty of room for all. The convenience to downtown Austin is a real plus, but we were enjoying the house so much that we did not venture out as much as we thought we would. - a great place for entertaining, either inside or outside. - a great neighborhood. - beautiful scenery. We'll come back and highly recommend to all our friends. Thanks Phillip and Linda for providing this place.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Restful, fun, unique historical home

GDS&JGS Norman, OK
Review Submitted: November 12, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2009
Although our stay was rather short, we were able to quickly recover from our travel in the restful and scenic neighborhood around this home. Off-street gated parking was convenient for moving luggage and people in and out of the house, while the quiet live-oak lined streets made for a nice stroll viewing beautiful properties in the neighborhood. The interior is fittingly rustic, conforming to the European country look of the exterior. We particularly enjoyed the proximity of Lake Austin as we love being near the water wherever we stay. The owners were very gracious in our contacts with them and provided everything we needed for our stay. Finding the house was not a problem as it is just a few blocks from the Mo-Pac highway close to a major access street to the neighborhood. Paraphrasing General Douglas MacArthur, "We shall return".
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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