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HILL COUNTRY HOME ON 95 ACRES WITH BEAUTIFUL CREEK AND TRAILS

 
 
 
Spicewood estate rental - CreekSide Home - rock stairway to back porch, with upstairs seating deck.
CreekSide Home - rock stairway to back porch, with upstairs seating deck.
  • Spicewood estate rental - CreekSide Home - rock stairway to back porch, with upstairs seating deck.
    Great Room seating area with view toward creek.
    Great Room - Entry. This space is airy and easily expands to acommodate guests.
    Great Room - wood-burning fireplace with entertainment center beside it.
    Kitchen - all new appliances, cabinets, granite tops, and utensils for a feast.
    Dining Room - table seats 6 or easily expands to seat up to 12.
  • Spicewood estate rental - Master Bedroom - king-sized Sleep Number bed with private bathroom.
    Downstairs Study - use for an office or easy out futon to sleep 2.
    Second Bedroom - queen bed with adjacent bathroom.
    Upstairs balcony with renewing view.
    Back Porch with table and chairs, porch swing, and gas BBQ grill.
    Hike the cedar chip lined trails on the 95 acre property with woods and meadow.
  • Spicewood estate rental - Abundant wildlife.
    Year-round spring fed creek in the side yard.
    At the head of the creek, three generations enjoy a moment at the spring.
    Picnic pavilion across the creek.
    Spring wild flowers and log cabin corn crib on meadow.
    Sunup over the meadow.
  • Spicewood estate rental
    Futon in the Africa room to sit or sleep 2.
 
Spicewood estate rental - CreekSide Home - rock stairway to back porch, with upstairs seating deck.

CreekSide Home - rock stairway to back porch, with upstairs seating deck.

Great Room seating area with view toward creek.

Great Room seating area with view toward creek.

Great Room - Entry. This space is airy and easily expands to acommodate guests.

Great Room - Entry. This space is airy and easily expands to acommodate guests.

Great Room - wood-burning fireplace with entertainment center beside it.

Great Room - wood-burning fireplace with entertainment center beside it.

Kitchen - all new appliances, cabinets, granite tops, and utensils for a feast.

Kitchen - all new appliances, cabinets, granite tops, and utensils for a feast.

Dining Room - table seats 6 or easily expands to seat up to 12.

Dining Room - table seats 6 or easily expands to seat up to 12.

Master Bedroom - king-sized Sleep Number bed with private bathroom.

Master Bedroom - king-sized Sleep Number bed with private bathroom.

Downstairs Study - use for an office or easy out futon to sleep 2.

Downstairs Study - use for an office or easy out futon to sleep 2.

Second Bedroom - queen bed with adjacent bathroom.

Second Bedroom - queen bed with adjacent bathroom.

Upstairs balcony with renewing view.

Upstairs balcony with renewing view.

Back Porch with table and chairs, porch swing, and gas BBQ grill.

Back Porch with table and chairs, porch swing, and gas BBQ grill.

Hike the cedar chip lined trails on the 95 acre property with woods and meadow.

Hike the cedar chip lined trails on the 95 acre property with woods and meadow.

Abundant wildlife.

Abundant wildlife.

Year-round spring fed creek in the side yard.

Year-round spring fed creek in the side yard.

At the head of the creek, three generations enjoy a moment at the spring.

At the head of the creek, three generations enjoy a moment at the spring.

Picnic pavilion across the creek.

Picnic pavilion across the creek.

Spring wild flowers and log cabin corn crib on meadow.

Spring wild flowers and log cabin corn crib on meadow.

Sunup over the meadow.

Sunup over the meadow.

Futon in the Africa room to sit or sleep 2.

Futon in the Africa room to sit or sleep 2.

Per night (USD) $350
Per week $1,820
Per month $3,136
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps14
  • 3 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Spicewood vacation estate rental
5 bedrooms, 3 baths, double garage, sleeps 12-14, parking for boat trailer

CreekSide House is on a picturesque 95 Acre Property with a spring-fed Creek that feeds into the Pedernales River a short stroll away. Just across the creek is a large covered pavilion that makes a great picnic area. There is a dock located where the creek joins the river for water activities. Due to the drought, there are few public access boat ramps on Lake Travis, but there is wading in the river. 95 Acres of open space are available for you to meander on the cedar chip-lined trails, including Woodlands and Meadow areas. This is a great spot for Bird Watching, Hiking, or just Relaxing.

Indoors: The CreekSide home was completely renovated in 2009 creating a spacious Great Room adjacent to a Large Kitchen with all New Appliances, Granite Top Counters, and Satillo tile floors. There are also small appliances, such as a Microwave Oven, Coffee Maker, Toaster Oven, Blender, and George Foreman Grill. The Dining Table seats up to 12 people. Upstairs, is a unique Africa motif Bedroom and Bathroom that opens out onto an Outdoor Deck which looks down to the creek.

Free Cable TV and Internet are both available.

Outside: At the front of the house is a large rock-surfaced porch. The back porch is a great place to relax in the porch swing or fix BBQ.

Our guests enjoy relaxing on the porch, hiking the walking trails, and visiting nearby attractions. There are a number of vineyards in the area that welcome guests for wine tastings or just browsing. There are also nearby adventure experiences, going from ziplining to swimming in natural pools such as Hamilton's Pool.

You are only 45 minutes from downtown Austin, with attractions such as Austin City Limits, Sixth Street, South by Southwest, Travis County Expo Center, and the latest F-1 track - the Circuit of the Americas just beyond downtown.

If you love this place, but need additional space, check out our other house on the property at Homeaway.com/373762

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About John McFarlane

We have lived in Austin since 1976 having learned to love it as students at The University of Texas. John is a retired ENT doctor and Suzanne is a retired counselor. We enjoy the outdoors and learning about native plants and animals. We try to apply what we learn in the places where we live.

John McFarlane purchased this estate in 2007
Why John McFarlane chose Spicewood

The creek was what grabbed us and made us say, 'This is where we want to be!' Central Texas was in a drought at the time and this was the only property that we looked at the actually had running water on it. In spite of the current drought our creek has continued to run while the River has dried up and Lake Travis continues to drop. As a result, there is still plenty of wildlife to be observed if you care to take the time.

What makes this estate unique

The creek was what grabbed us and made us say, 'This is where we want to be!' Central Texas was in a drought at the time and this was the only property that we looked at the actually had running water on it. In spite of the current drought our creek has continued to run while the River has dried up and Lake Travis continues to drop. As a result, there is still plenty of wildlife to be observed if you care to take the time.

Spicewood estate rental - CreekSide Home - rock stairway to back porch, with upstairs seating deck.

CreekSide Home - rock stairway to back porch, with upstairs seating deck.

Great Room seating area with view toward creek.

Great Room seating area with view toward creek.

Great Room - Entry. This space is airy and easily expands to acommodate guests.

Great Room - Entry. This space is airy and easily expands to acommodate guests.

Great Room - wood-burning fireplace with entertainment center beside it.

Great Room - wood-burning fireplace with entertainment center beside it.

Kitchen - all new appliances, cabinets, granite tops, and utensils for a feast.

Kitchen - all new appliances, cabinets, granite tops, and utensils for a feast.

Dining Room - table seats 6 or easily expands to seat up to 12.

Dining Room - table seats 6 or easily expands to seat up to 12.

Master Bedroom - king-sized Sleep Number bed with private bathroom.

Master Bedroom - king-sized Sleep Number bed with private bathroom.

Downstairs Study - use for an office or easy out futon to sleep 2.

Downstairs Study - use for an office or easy out futon to sleep 2.

Second Bedroom - queen bed with adjacent bathroom.

Second Bedroom - queen bed with adjacent bathroom.

Upstairs balcony with renewing view.

Upstairs balcony with renewing view.

Back Porch with table and chairs, porch swing, and gas BBQ grill.

Back Porch with table and chairs, porch swing, and gas BBQ grill.

Hike the cedar chip lined trails on the 95 acre property with woods and meadow.

Hike the cedar chip lined trails on the 95 acre property with woods and meadow.

Abundant wildlife.

Abundant wildlife.

Year-round spring fed creek in the side yard.

Year-round spring fed creek in the side yard.

At the head of the creek, three generations enjoy a moment at the spring.

At the head of the creek, three generations enjoy a moment at the spring.

Picnic pavilion across the creek.

Picnic pavilion across the creek.

Spring wild flowers and log cabin corn crib on meadow.

Spring wild flowers and log cabin corn crib on meadow.

Sunup over the meadow.

Sunup over the meadow.

Futon in the Africa room to sit or sleep 2.

Futon in the Africa room to sit or sleep 2.

Nearest Airport : Austin Bergstrom International Airport at 38 Miles
Nearest Motorway : US 71 at 2 Miles
Nearest Beach : Lake Travis at 5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Poodie's at 5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Willie Nelson's at 5 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Lee's Almost by the Lake at 2 Miles
Car: recommended

Spicewood, Pedernales River, Pace Bend Park, Lake Travis, Hill Country, Texas, USA (Off Hwy 71 Approx. 35 Miles West of Austin.)

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation estate rental in Spicewood, Texas

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$350
$350
Fri, Sat
$1,820
$3,136
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

$400 refundable booking and good-care deposit
1/2 rent due 60 days in advance
balance of rent due 30 days in advance
Full payment due at time of booking if less than 30 days to arrival.
Fees And Taxes State sales tax of 6%
Cleaning fee: $150 for 4 bedroom house
$175 if bunkroom is included
Groups of 12 or more and/or using the Bunkroom add $50.00 per night

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

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

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation estate rental in Spicewood, Texas

Property Type:
  • estate
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 2900 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Beach ...
    4 miles from Pace Bend Park, Texas' largest State Park and a beach area on Lake Travis
  • Downtown ...
    Only 45min drive from downtown Austin
  • Town ...
    15 miles toward Austin is the Hill Country Galleria at Bee Caves, with a wide variety of shopping, restaurants, and a large HEB grocery.
  • Lake ...
    It is only a short drive to Lake Travis.
  • River ...
    The corner of the property is on the Pedernales River, which is accessible by a rock stairway through the woods and a short walk.
  • Rural ...
    We are located outside of Austin on the corner of the Pedernales River and backing up to 95 acres available to wander, watch the wildlife, or just sit and rest.
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
General:
  • Paper Towels
  • Water Cooler
  • Parking Off Street ...
    4 cars on dirt area
  • Telephone ...
    Cell service is reasonably reliable
  • Living Room ...
    part of a large great room with seating for 8 and room for that many more
  • Parking ...
    max. 4 cars on cement space for boat trailer
  • Garage ...
    double garage attached to house
  • Internet ...
    Time-Warner cable w wireless router
  • Towels Provided ...
    Bath towels provided. Bring your own if you want a beach towel for the river or lake.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Separate units for upstairs and downstairs
  • Heating ...
    Separate units for upstairs and downstairs
  • Linens Provided ...
    Sheets and blankets provided
  • Washing Machine ...
    large capacity
  • Fireplace ...
    Wood burning functioning fireplace
  • Alarm Clock
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Filtered Water
  • Basic Soaps
  • Firewood
  • Broadband Access
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Gas Heating
  • Toilet Paper
Kitchen:
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Toaster ...
    toaster-oven for more flexibility
  • Refrigerator ...
    Spacious refrigerator/freezer, side-by-side unit
  • Microwave ...
    Over-the-stove model spacious GE microwave
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    Well-equipped w variety of utensils for large meal preparation
  • Coffee Maker ...
    10 cup automatic drip coffee-maker
  • Kitchen ...
    Fully remodeled in 2009 w granite counters, lg fridge, stove, oven, large kitchen island, connects to dining area with seating for 12
  • Stove ...
    Electric 4 burner smooth top
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Plenty of glasses and flatware to serve a crowd
  • Blender
  • Stove
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining ...
    Large dining table with up to 2 leaves around which 12 can be seated. High chair available on request.
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 12 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower
  • Bathroom #2 is off of the master bedroom
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king , Sleep number mattress
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Upstairs: easy-out futon double
    Bedroom 4 - 1 sleep sofa /futon , easy-out futon double
    Bedroom 5 - 1 double , 2 twin/ single , This is the bunkroom. The double is a 3/4 size antique frame
Entertainment:
  • Television ...
    35' cable connected in entertainment enclosure in living room, also 2nd set in bedroom.
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Time Warner box in place
  • Games ...
    horseshoes and washer pitch available on request
  • Books ...
    small paperback library and magazines
  • Toys ...
    limited suppy
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Radio
Outside:
  • Child's Swing
  • Large Cooler
  • Terrace
  • Patio
  • Wood Deck
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Pedal Boat
  • Inflatable Boat
  • Boat Dock
  • Canoe
  • Walkway to Water
  • Boat with Paddles
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Beach Chairs
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Large LP grill and utensils
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Partially covered deck w porch swing and Adirondack chairs facing the woods and creek below accessed by a large limestone stairway from the back porch
  • Boat ...
    Canoes for use on the river are available with a variety of sizes of life jackets
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    2 kayaks are available with paddles.
  • Balcony ...
    Tree-top view from upstairs deck
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • non smoking only
  • limited accessibility ...
    step-up from garage to 1st floor. we have had guests in wheelchairs who did just fine.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    21
  • pets not allowed
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub ...
    children under 16 must be accompanied by adult supervision.
Onsite Services:
  • Staff
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • caves
  • playground
  • waterfalls
  • restaurants
  • pond
  • winery tours
  • marina
Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • paddle boating
  • photography
  • bird watching
  • horseshoes
  • walking
Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • golf
  • jet skiing
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • water skiing
Notes: Internet service is available. Bring your own laptop, tablet, etc.

Reviews for this vacation estate rental in Spicewood, Texas

Hill Country Home On 95 Acres With Beautiful Creek And Trails
average rating of 4.8461537 based on 13 reviews
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Hill Country Home On 95 Acres With Beautiful Creek And Trails
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p366520
+1 512 3459297
Spicewood Lake Travis
5

Spicewood review

5 of 5
Submitted: May 2, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We rented this place for a weekend stay with friends. It was a very nice place and everyone of us enjoyed the home, good walking trails. It was perfectly maintained and kids loved the place. It was very kid friendly as well. Everything went really well, John and Tammie really ensured prior to our stay as well after the stay went well. We had a very good memorable stay at this house.
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Hill Country Home On 95 Acres With Beautiful Creek And Trails
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p366520
+1 512 3459297
Spicewood Lake Travis
Houston, TX
4

Nice place!

4 of 5
Submitted: April 30, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We, 3 families, stayed in the property during spring break. It's very nice. The house itself is spacious, clean, and well equipped. Take a walk around it to enjoy the nature. However, when we were there, the water level was really low. No running creek. Otherwise, it will be even better.
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Hill Country Home On 95 Acres With Beautiful Creek And Trails
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p366520
+1 512 3459297
Spicewood Lake Travis
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5

Great place for extended family stay

5 of 5
Submitted: January 4, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Our extended family of 8 adults were extremely comfortable in this house, including two singles, one of which is 94 years old and has special needs. The seating was plentiful and appeared new and the beds and bedding were perfect. The kitchen was newly remodeled and magnificent. Our cook-a-thon family had room to spread out with counter space and cupboards to spare. The property of 95 acres was a big plus and we all roamed the well-kept propertry trails many times. The fireplace was stellar and drew beautifully. There was plenty of parking and we were allowed to use the garage. We can't say enough about the owner and caretakers and their determination to make our stay special. They drove my elderly mom around the property on their Polaris cart, and went out of their way to make sure the accommodations met her needs. We had a Luau mystery dinner party for which 3 additional relatives from Austin joined us. They made sure we had seating for all. The dining room table has leaves and is very versatile. The location is handy for hiking and mountain biking, and is no more than an hour from the Austin airport. There were plenty of wintering birds right on the property for those inclined to bird. What a super place and what fine owners!
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Hill Country Home On 95 Acres With Beautiful Creek And Trails
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p366520
+1 512 3459297
Spicewood Lake Travis
San Marcos, Texas
5

Great weekend!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 25, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We had a great extended family weekend. Loved the fact that there was acreage for hiking and exploring. The care takers were very friendly and helpful. The pedernales river was low which was disappointing but that is beyond the control of the owners. Krause Springs is very close and we spent most of the day Saturday there. A lot of fun! We had 3 full families in the house and there was plenty of room! The upstairs was very nice because all of the kids had a lot of room to play without being in our hair.
Great experience, we would def come again and recommend to others
Owner's Response: Thanks for the kind words. The hiking on the acreage has been a family favorite activity for years. J
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Hill Country Home On 95 Acres With Beautiful Creek And Trails
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p366520
+1 512 3459297
Spicewood Lake Travis
Keller, Texas
4

Decent location with nice trails

4 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
The location of this property is about 20 mins drive from Bee Cave where there is an HEB and a great outdoor mall and 15 mins from Krause Springs. The house itself is very nice and well kept. A balcony upstairs and a porch area with a BBQ grill make for great family conversations and relaxing starting at Hummingbirds. The kitchen is large and has everything you would need to make your meals.

We had a good time here and would definitely come back again.

Beware that when using a GPS with the address of this house, it may suggest an incorrect route. The owner will send you the directions and you should follow his directions.

The road leading to the house does have several dilapidated looking houses along the way but fear not as this property is quite nice and well kept.
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