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6-BEDROOM HOUSE, LARGE POOL, BEAUTIFUL CREEK, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

 
 
 
Austin house rental - Dove Haven on Walnut Creek
Dove Haven on Walnut Creek
  • Austin house rental - Dove Haven on Walnut Creek
    Backyard view of deck, pool, pergola, river-rock trails
    Pool viewed from balcony
    Pool viewed from pergola
    Side yard with river-rock trails and locking gate
    Home of Swiss Family Robinson
  • Austin house rental - Living room and dining room (table seats 10)
    Living room with fireplace, 50-inch HDTV and 7.1 speaker Yamaha home theater
    Kitchen with granite counter-tops
    Office (downstairs) with wired internet
    Master bedroom (downstairs)
    Pluto (downstairs bedroom)
  • Austin house rental - Serenity (upstairs bedroom)
    Austin Skyline (upstairs bedroom)
    Austin Skyline artwork (UT Tower, Capitol, bats, office buildings)
    Sunrise (upstairs bedroom)
    Treehouse (upstairs bedroom)
    Master bath (Jacuzzi for 2)
  • Austin house rental - 4 more bathrooms
    Game room (upstairs)
    Stairway
    Ledge rock on Walnut Creek
    Nandina along Walnut Creek
    Walnut Creek
 
Austin house rental - Dove Haven on Walnut Creek

Dove Haven on Walnut Creek

Backyard view of deck, pool, pergola, river-rock trails

Backyard view of deck, pool, pergola, river-rock trails

Pool viewed from balcony

Pool viewed from balcony

Pool viewed from pergola

Pool viewed from pergola

Side yard with river-rock trails and locking gate

Side yard with river-rock trails and locking gate

Home of Swiss Family Robinson

Home of Swiss Family Robinson

Living room and dining room (table seats 10)

Living room and dining room (table seats 10)

Living room with fireplace, 50-inch HDTV and 7.1 speaker Yamaha home theater

Living room with fireplace, 50-inch HDTV and 7.1 speaker Yamaha home theater

Kitchen with granite counter-tops

Kitchen with granite counter-tops

Office (downstairs) with wired internet

Office (downstairs) with wired internet

Master bedroom (downstairs)

Master bedroom (downstairs)

Pluto (downstairs bedroom)

Pluto (downstairs bedroom)

Serenity (upstairs bedroom)

Serenity (upstairs bedroom)

Austin Skyline (upstairs bedroom)

Austin Skyline (upstairs bedroom)

Austin Skyline artwork (UT Tower, Capitol, bats, office buildings)

Austin Skyline artwork (UT Tower, Capitol, bats, office buildings)

Sunrise (upstairs bedroom)

Sunrise (upstairs bedroom)

Treehouse (upstairs bedroom)

Treehouse (upstairs bedroom)

Master bath (Jacuzzi for 2)

Master bath (Jacuzzi for 2)

4 more bathrooms

4 more bathrooms

Game room (upstairs)

Game room (upstairs)

Stairway

Stairway

Ledge rock on Walnut Creek

Ledge rock on Walnut Creek

Nandina along Walnut Creek

Nandina along Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek

Per night (USD) $340 - $395
Per week $2,100
  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps14
  • 4 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Austin vacation house rental
6 Bedrooms, Office, 4.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 14, Pool & Spa, Jacuzzi, Home Theater

NEW ON THE MARKET IN MARCH 2012! Dove Haven is a large house in a quiet, secluded neighborhood along Walnut Creek, with nearby access (within 5 miles) to Austin’s largest technology companies--Samsung, Applied Materials, and Dell. The house is two stories (3600 sq ft), with 7 beds, sleeping 14. It has 6 large bedrooms, one office, 4 ½ bathrooms, a large open-space living/dining/kitchen area, a beautiful pool with heated spa, master bath Jacuzzi, and stained concrete flooring downstairs.

Dove Haven is suited for large family or business gatherings and entertainment. The exceptionally large living area sports a 7.1 home theater Yamaha sound system, with 50-inch HDTV and Blu-ray disc components (bring your favorite entertainment DVDs!). Each of the 6 bedrooms is large and includes cable TV (Time-Warner) and a private or semi-private bath. We've named each bedroom; there are so many!

Converse with someone in another room using the intercom system, or use it for whole-house radio. On cold days enjoy the warmth and ease of a beautiful gas log fireplace—a special type that radiates heat. The kitchen has granite counter-tops.

Free long-distance telephone and broadband internet are provided, both wired and wireless.

Located between Austin and Round Rock, near I-35, it has quick access to Austin’s entertainment district, UT football games, shopping, Round Rock, and Georgetown. For the adventuresome, escape through the back gate and trek down the trails through the 6-acre greenbelt down to Walnut Creek. Explore the impressive rock formations. This is part of the Texas Hill Country—where the water runs clear! Walnut Creek is the largest creek in the Austin area north of the Colorado River. The greenbelt is home to owls, deer, raccoon, coyote and, oh yes, armadillo. Relax by the pool and listen to the owls in the evening. Before sundown watch the doves fly in for a drink from the pool. It’s a Dove Haven!

PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO CHILD-PROOF FENCE AROUND THE SWIMMING POOL.

The backyard is fully privacy-fenced, with locking gates.

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About Kermit Graf

In 2011 I retired from 31 years as an engineer with Schlumberger. My wife and I own and manage three vacation rental properties. We enjoy providing relaxing and safe properties for our guests and their families. We are both originally from Houston, then moved to Austin in the late 1960s when attending, then graduating from, the University of Texas, where we met each other in the Longhorn Band. Hook-em Horns!

Kermit Graf purchased this house in 2011
Why Kermit Graf chose Austin

My wife wanted this house, not me! It was was an unfinished foreclosure/bankruptcy; a neighborhood eye-sore that would take a tremendous amount of work to finish. She said it had good bones. After 11 months of hard labor and lots of contractors we turned an ugly ducking into a swan.

What makes this house unique

This house is well-suited for large gatherings. Even architects have raved about the design, both inside and out. The infrastructure is fantastic allowing: home theater system, fabulous lighting inside and out, wired/wireless network, cable throughout for TV, CCTV, security system, fabulous pool & spa design with pergola, beautiful landscaping with river-rock trails.

Austin house rental - Dove Haven on Walnut Creek

Dove Haven on Walnut Creek

Backyard view of deck, pool, pergola, river-rock trails

Backyard view of deck, pool, pergola, river-rock trails

Pool viewed from balcony

Pool viewed from balcony

Pool viewed from pergola

Pool viewed from pergola

Side yard with river-rock trails and locking gate

Side yard with river-rock trails and locking gate

Home of Swiss Family Robinson

Home of Swiss Family Robinson

Living room and dining room (table seats 10)

Living room and dining room (table seats 10)

Living room with fireplace, 50-inch HDTV and 7.1 speaker Yamaha home theater

Living room with fireplace, 50-inch HDTV and 7.1 speaker Yamaha home theater

Kitchen with granite counter-tops

Kitchen with granite counter-tops

Office (downstairs) with wired internet

Office (downstairs) with wired internet

Master bedroom (downstairs)

Master bedroom (downstairs)

Pluto (downstairs bedroom)

Pluto (downstairs bedroom)

Serenity (upstairs bedroom)

Serenity (upstairs bedroom)

Austin Skyline (upstairs bedroom)

Austin Skyline (upstairs bedroom)

Austin Skyline artwork (UT Tower, Capitol, bats, office buildings)

Austin Skyline artwork (UT Tower, Capitol, bats, office buildings)

Sunrise (upstairs bedroom)

Sunrise (upstairs bedroom)

Treehouse (upstairs bedroom)

Treehouse (upstairs bedroom)

Master bath (Jacuzzi for 2)

Master bath (Jacuzzi for 2)

4 more bathrooms

4 more bathrooms

Game room (upstairs)

Game room (upstairs)

Stairway

Stairway

Ledge rock on Walnut Creek

Ledge rock on Walnut Creek

Nandina along Walnut Creek

Nandina along Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek

Nearest Airport : Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 15 Miles
Nearest Motorway : IH-35 at 1 Miles
Car: necessary

Dove Haven is 10 miles from downtown Austin and 9 miles from the UT football stadium. Both are easy-access via nearby IH-35. (IH-35 is 1/2 mile from Dove Haven.)

Take the Austin city bus to UT football games. Austin Capital Metro provides non-stop service from Park & Ride centers to the stadium. Go to www.capmetro.org for details. One center is at 12400 U.S. 183. Ample parking is provided for free.

Dove Haven is within 5 miles of Austin’s largest technology companies--Samsung, Applied Materials and Dell. Shopping, eateries, movie theaters, and much more are also within 1-3 miles, along nearby IH-35.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Austin, Texas

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$395
$2,100
2 nights
 
Discounts: 4 nights or more: $340 Nightly
 
ROT Biker Rally 2013
Jun 13 2013 - Jun 16 2013
$1,485
Flat fee
3 nights
 
 
ACL Music Festival 2013, #1
Oct 4 2013 - Oct 6 2013
$990
Flat fee
2 nights
 
 
ACL Music Festival 2013, #2
Oct 11 2013 - Oct 13 2013
$990
Flat fee
2 nights
 
 
Formula 1 2013
Nov 14 2013 - Nov 18 2013
$2,380
Flat fee
4 nights
 
 
SXSW Music Festival 2014
Mar 7 2014 - Mar 16 2014
$2,995
Flat fee
9 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $100 + Tax
NO HOLIDAY RATES (same low rates year-round, except for special events shown above).
Tax Rate 15.0%

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

Cancellation Policy

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.

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

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 3600 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Downtown
Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Budget
General:
  • Washing Machine
  • Laundry Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels Provided
  • Linens Provided
  • Telephone
  • Alarm Clock
  • Broadband Access
  • Fireplace
  • Toilet Paper
  • Garage
  • Paper Towels
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wireless Internet
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Basic Soaps
  • Iron & Board
  • Heating
  • Parking On Street
  • Security System
  • Internet
  • Water Cooler
Kitchen:
  • Ice Maker
  • Coffee Maker
  • Freezer
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Master - toilet , shower , jetted tub , Jacuzzi for two, two lavatories
    Pluto - toilet , shower , Private bath for Pluto bedroom
    Serenity/Treehouse - toilet , combination tub/shower , Jack&Jill bath, 2 lavatories
    Sunrise/Austin Skyline - toilet , shower , Jack&Jill bath, 2 lavatories
    Powder room - toilet , Downstairs hallway entrance
  • All baths are fully-stocked. The Master bath has a Jacuzzi for two and shower. All other baths are shower or tub/shower.
Bedrooms:
  • 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Master - 1 king , Private jacuzzi bath
    Pluto - 1 queen , Private bath
    Serenity - 1 queen , Jack & Jill bath
    Treehouse - 2 double , 1 baby crib , Jack & Jill bath
    Sunrise - 1 queen , Jack & Jill bath
    Austin Skyline - 1 queen , Jack & Jill bath
  • The master bedroom has a giant walk-through closet with tons of storage/shelving. Pluto has a small open closet. The other 4 bedrooms have large walk-in closets. All bedrooms are large and spacious and have ceiling fans and cable TV. Pluto has a built-in ironing board and built-in chest of drawers. A child's Pack 'n Play is in one of the bedroom closets.
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • CD Player
  • VCR
  • Books
  • Game Room
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo
  • Video Library
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Walkway to Water
  • Patio
  • Wood Deck
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
Pool / Spa:
  • Whirlpool
  • Hot Tub
  • Indoor Hot Tub
  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa Whirlpool
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • forests
  • pond
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • outlet shopping
  • walking
  • bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fly fishing
  • swimming
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • fishing
Notes: The large, spacious layout caters to business executive conferencing/meetings. The backyard is fully privacy-fenced with locking gates. PARENTS BEWARE: THERE IS NO CHILD-PROOF FENCE AROUND THE SWIMMING POOL. 7.1 Yamaha home theater system. Free WiFi and long distance. Three rooms have wired network ports.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Austin, Texas

6-bedroom House, Large Pool, Beautiful Creek, Quiet Neighborhood
average rating of 5.0 based on 20 reviews
business
6-bedroom House, Large Pool, Beautiful Creek, Quiet Neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p975232
+1 512 9231276
Austin Austin area
Dallas, TX
5

Mother's Day Weekend and graduation

Mother's Day Weekend and graduation
5 of 5
Submitted: May 19, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
We loved the home. It was very cutely decorated and the rooms were spacious. Everyone enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the 6yr old loved the play area. Both bedrooms downstairs, the master and the guest had full bathrooms which was really convenient. The 4 bedrooms upstairs share 2 bathrooms. Each of the rooms is in a pair with the bathroom in between. The living area and dining area accommodated our large group of 12. The kitchen was beautiful with stainless steel and granite. We will definitely stay here again!
business
6-bedroom House, Large Pool, Beautiful Creek, Quiet Neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p975232
+1 512 9231276
Austin Austin area
Houston, TX
5

Dove Haven is Excellent!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 3, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
A group of friends & I rented this house for a couple nights to get together from around the USA and catch up. The house is immaculate, well-stocked, nice, and suited all of our needs. We found the place ready for immediate use. There was plenty of parking in the garage, in the driveway, and on the street in front of the house. The pool and spa were pretty clean & the outdoor area in general had plenty of seating for our whole group of 10. We found every tool and pay we needed to cook with in the kitchen. The coffee, paper towels, and other supplies provided by the Grafs complimentary were excellent perks. If they'll have us back again we're sure to rent this house in the future.
business
6-bedroom House, Large Pool, Beautiful Creek, Quiet Neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p975232
+1 512 9231276
Austin Austin area
5

Absolutely perfect!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 30, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Dove Haven is amazing! The pictures just don't do it justice! The owners have thought of everything to make the stay perfect! I highly recommend Dove Haven and plan to come back when we have a large group staying in the Austin area again! 5 stars, no doubt!
business
6-bedroom House, Large Pool, Beautiful Creek, Quiet Neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p975232
+1 512 9231276
Austin Austin area
5

Family Wedding

5 of 5
Submitted: January 17, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
Our stay at Dove Haven was delightful. The home is spacious and comfortable. Our guests told us that everyone got a good night's sleep. The home was very clean and decorated in a manner to please all tastes. The backyard is beautiful and peaceful. The weather was a bit cool and damp but three members of the family did take advantage of the hot tub connected to the pool. The neighborhood is quite and located close to I-35 that took us to all the wedding events. The classical music that greeted us when we arrived set the tone for our entire stay.

The kitchen is a cook's dream with up to date appliances (including a brand new front loading washer and dryer in garage). The dishwasher is so quiet you are cannot hear it when it is running. We enjoyed getting up and having breakfast together at the breakfast bar and shared two dinners at the gorgeous dining table.

This was a memorable trip for my friends and family to celebrate our son's wedding and staying at Dove Haven added to the wonderful memories.
business
6-bedroom House, Large Pool, Beautiful Creek, Quiet Neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p975232
+1 512 9231276
Austin Austin area
5

Every detail was perfect

5 of 5
Submitted: January 11, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
The pictures (though wonderful) do not do this wonderful house justice. The layout was open and inviting. We couldn't be happier with our stay and will definitely tell others.
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