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THE FAMOUS 'FLOAT HOUSE ON LAKE TRAVIS' (KEYWORD: AWESOME)

 
 
 
Leander house rental - The Famous Float House
The Famous Float House
  • Leander house rental - The Famous Float House
    The Main Room
    A Guest Room
    A guest shot this night scene from the land
    The incredible rope swing!
 
Leander house rental - The Famous Float House

The Famous Float House

The Main Room

The Main Room

A Guest Room

A Guest Room

A guest shot this night scene from the land

A guest shot this night scene from the land

The incredible rope swing!

The incredible rope swing!

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps14
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Leander vacation house rental
3 bedrooms + Den, 1.5 baths, sleeps 14

Truly the most unique rental on the lake. It's so unique the Austin Statesman did a huge story on us. Part House Boat - Part Lake House, but so much better than both. And, a whole lot cheaper. A two-story, three-bedroom, full-size house that floats on the water. You’ll love this place - everybody does.

THE LOCATION: We are one of the closest-in waterfront locations on the less developed “North Side” of the lake. 13 minutes to Walmart, HEB, et al. 20 to Mall, 45 to downtown, 60 to the airport.

Our house is the first house inside a no-wake zone on the “Big Sandy” arm. That means you have close access to the main body without all the annoying traffic & commotion.

If you know Lake Travis, you know how hard it is to get to the water. That’s because it is a flood control lake, and you must build above the flood plain.

That means the water is either way down a steep cliff, or way out a shallow slope. Not here. Park your car at the shore's edge, and walk down a few steps (or more in a drought) to the house and to the water.

Tie your boat to the side of the house. When you are ready to get-out-on-the-lake, you’re already there. By boat it's two minutes to Cafe Bleu, 15 to Carlos n' Charlie's, and 30 to The Pier.

THE HOUSE: Designed top to bottom for lake fun. The pool table, the indoor table shuffleboard, the underwater fishing light, and the spectacular rope swing (probably the best on the lake -it's that 'crane' looking thing in the first picture) are the star attractions, but it’s being right on the water that’s just so... COOL.

Speaking of cool, since the house faces southeast, by mid afternoon, the whole front of the house is in shade. It makes it so pleasant to wile away the day in the cool breezes off the lake. Winter time is great at the Float House, too. Toasting marshmallows in the fire pit while you enjoy the fish light on the deck is a great way to spend an evening.

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Leander house rental - The Famous Float House

The Famous Float House

The Main Room

The Main Room

A Guest Room

A Guest Room

A guest shot this night scene from the land

A guest shot this night scene from the land

The incredible rope swing!

The incredible rope swing!

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Apr 8, 2013
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Leander, Texas

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 6.0%

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

Notes

  • $200-600/nt.
    May thru September (and holidays) require 3 night minimum.
    Rates are for 8 people. Additional overnight guests are $50/person/night.
    Plus 6% lodging tax. Damage deposit: $500.
    We're pet friendly, but there's a $50 cleaning fee for each dog.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Leander, Texas

Property Type:
  • house
General:
  • Linens Provided
  • Parking Off Street
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washing Machine
  • Internet
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Ice Maker
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 - toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
Entertainment:
  • Pool Table
  • VCR
  • Stereo
  • Video Library
  • Television
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Balcony
  • Wood Deck
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Patio
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • theme parks
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • sailing
  • jet skiing
  • golf
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • water skiing
  • cycling

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Leander, Texas

The Famous 'Float House on Lake Travis' (Keyword: Awesome)
average rating of 5.0 based on 6 reviews
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The Famous 'Float House on Lake Travis' (Keyword: Awesome)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p912621
+1 512-431-4734
Leander Lake Travis
5

Great trip!

5 of 5
Submitted: September 6, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We had a wonderful time at the Float House. We highly recommend the property and would love to come back!!
business
The Famous 'Float House on Lake Travis' (Keyword: Awesome)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p912621
+1 512-431-4734
Leander Lake Travis
Houston
5

Best Ever!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 22, 2011 Stayed: June 2009
Best ever! You dream of going back! So relaxing yet so much FUN!
Recommended for:  Families with Teenagers
business
The Famous 'Float House on Lake Travis' (Keyword: Awesome)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p912621
+1 512-431-4734
Leander Lake Travis
Rowlett,Tx.
5

Lasting Impression!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 31, 2011 Stayed: July 2010
Un lugar incomparable
We had an awesome time! The rope swing was a blast! The fishing light gave the kids a chance to catch fish without really trying. The house itself is definitely one of a kind, everything you need and then some is provided for you. If you want to create some lasting memories, you can't go wrong choosing the Float House for a vacation spot!
Hernandez Family
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
The Famous 'Float House on Lake Travis' (Keyword: Awesome)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p912621
+1 512-431-4734
Leander Lake Travis
Wylie, Texas
5

The Best Vacation House

5 of 5
Submitted: January 30, 2011 Stayed: January 2011
We have traveled and stayed many places, but nothing compares to our Float House vacations. All you need to bring is yourself and food. Everything and I mean "everything" you might want or need for a good time is waiting for you in the house. The design of the house and location if excellent for relaxing and having enjoying your time. You sleep like a baby on the water and the view from the house is spectacular. Fishermen, the 2 lure lights in the water make it one of the best fishing spots on the lake. It is hard to go to bed at night as the fish never sleep. Don't miss this wonderful vacation location.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
The Famous 'Float House on Lake Travis' (Keyword: Awesome)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p912621
+1 512-431-4734
Leander Lake Travis
Richardson
5

Best House Ever... Enough Said!

5 of 5
Submitted: January 29, 2011 Stayed: January 2011
This is the BEST vacation rental I have ever been to. We have rented the house many different times and we have never been disappointed. The owners have thought of it all. From a well-stocked kitchen and bedrooms, BBQ pit, pool and shuffleboard board table, poker chips and board games this house has it all. In the summer the star of the show is the 30 foot rope swing attached to the side of the house. This thing is AWESOME. Take it from someone who has tested a numerous amount of sub-par rope swings… this swing blows them all out of the water. (No pun intended!) The house is also super fun in the winter. My family loved having a bon fire and roasting marshmallows right on the front porch of the house only inches away from the lake and all of the action around the underwater fishing light! If you are looking for a family/friend centered vacation rental do not pass up this opportunity!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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