10 Reviews of Property 243133 in Austin, Texas
Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
HEAVEN on the lake
Submitted: May 7, 2013
Stayed: May 2013
For renting my first lakehouse, this place and the management completely blew my expectations out of the water. All the coordinating and emailing was very attentive and quick, plus they're very good with paperwork and giving you all the information you need upfront. I only called once to make sure I had the right place, it's to the left of the boat ramp and privately tucked away. The kitchen, living rooms and bedrooms were all spotless and stocked with essentials ... even the kitchen has just about everything you probably forgot at home (like a small amount of cooking spray, spices, coffee, blender, extra cooler, etc). The television is much larger than the one in the photo (about a 37" or 42" flat screen), cable/internet/water/sony sound systems all functional. The daybeds in the rooms are not easily moveable, so I wouldn't recommend bringing more than 6 people if sleep privacy is a concern. We brought our Xbox and played every morning with no issues. The temp got down to about 50 degrees, and We were able to build a nice fire in the fireplace, and enjoy the hot tub (all 6 of us managed to sit comfortably with a minimal amount of footsy). But the PATIO and the DOCK are to die for. There are plenty of chairs on the upper deck, a hammock, and tons of privacy and shade from the trees above. A speed boat or fishing boat would sail by about twice every half hour...very quiet waters. It was worth every penny to be ON the lake. Also, the lake was pretty full...I was nervous about low water levels, but definitely not the case when we went! The kayaks and canoe were fun and my little dog was completely secure, leashlessly roaming around the huge back yard. I kind of wish the Bluffs/UT Golf center would've put a Walgreens closer (5 min to the nearest gas station, 10 min to the Randalls, and Walgreens), but other than that...this lakehouse is a slice of hill country heaven!!
I'm definitely coming back...my boyfriend proposed to me on that dock!! :D
I'm definitely coming back...my boyfriend proposed to me on that dock!! :D
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Awesome House
Submitted: April 30, 2012
Stayed: April 2012
Great house, great location, we really enjoyed our stay and will come back for sure. The description was accurate, property was clean, will definetly recommend this place to friends and family. Only complaints is that there is only one bathroom and is not easily accesible, but we were able to work it out and did not affect our stay.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 0/2
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Awesome House
Submitted: April 30, 2012
Stayed: April 2012
Great house, great location, we really enjoyed our stay and will come back for sure. The description was accurate, property was clean, will definetly recommend this place to friends and family. Only complaints is that there is only one bathroom and is not easily accesible, but we were able to work it out and did not affect our stay.
Helpful votes: 0/1
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Awesome House
Submitted: April 30, 2012
Stayed: April 2012
Great house, great location, we really enjoyed our stay and will come back for sure. The description was accurate, property was clean, will definetly recommend this place to friends and family. Only complaints is that there is only one bathroom and is not easily accesible, but we were able to work it out and did not affect our stay.
Helpful votes: 0/1
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Just What We were Looking For
Submitted: April 27, 2011
Stayed: April 2011
This home on Lake Austin was just what we were looking for Easter weekend. We spent most of our time outside enjoying the boat dock/upper deck and the peaceful view of the Golden Cheeked-Warbler habitat directly across the lake. The owner has thought of everything! You just need to bring food and clothing, practically everything else is provided. We kayaked, canoed, floated on the blow-up floats, played soccer and baseball in the large, well shaded yard and had a hot tub if we wanted. With the owner's permission, we were allowed to bring our dogs, who had as much fun as we did. The house is clean, tastefully decorated, has a well-equipped kitchen, wireless internet (had to do a little work), games, stereo for our ipod, washer and dryer, and plenty of linens. We will definitely return!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/3
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Our stay
Submitted: September 16, 2010
Stayed: September 2010
We truly enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and serene, and away from the boat traffic. Beautiful views and a great deck to sit on as the sun sets. The fully stocked kitchen was a great plus, and the quaint surroundings provided a nice ambience. We enjoyed the canoe as well.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: So glad you enjoyed your stay. We are entering the really peaceful time of year at this part of the lake and the nights are getting even cooler down by the water. We hope you can come back soon. David
Helpful votes: 0/1
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Great house!
Submitted: July 14, 2010
Stayed: July 2010
We rented this house for our honeymoon and had friends come for the 4th of July holiday. The house was clean and open. There was plenty of room to entertain and cook. The yard was beautiful, and the deck over the water was huge with lots of seating. Highly recommend this house!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
perfect little vacation
Submitted: June 2, 2010
Stayed: May 2010
I am from Austin but now live in New York. Me and my wifes family stayed for a week at this location. There was 6 people. Eventhough it only had one bathroom and two bedrooms it was plenty of space. Everyone had a bed to sleep on with one to spare. The lake front is amazing. The view all day and night is perfect. Because it is a little up the lake there are very few boats going back and forth which made it very peaceful. The house was equiped with everything needed. We love to cook, the big kitchen and big grill were definately put to work. PERFECT vacation!!!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Ski Weekend
Submitted: April 26, 2010
Stayed: April 2010
Our stay at the lakehouse was perfect for our boating weekend. The location of the house is on upper Lake Austin—one of the more secluded and beautiful parts of the lake. The large, shaded back yard provided a great place to toss the frisbee and football. The boat dock was very convenient for quick access to the water for ski runs. The house was also very convenient for quick access to the Mansfield Dam and Lakeway area for restaurants.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
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Lake Austin Waterfront Retreat - Hot Tub, WiFi, dogs okay
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p243133
+001 678-698-8878
Austin
Austin area
Great lakefront Location!
Submitted: April 13, 2010
Stayed: April 2010
This vacation home is smallish but appointed with modern amenities and everything a couple or family might need. The standout feature is the lakefront location. The yard is large and the lake view serene, especially in the morning before the boating crowd gets going.
We stayed at the house for two nights during rather cool spring weather, so didn't take advantage of the kayaking, swimming and other outdoor features the home offers during the warmer seasons. (Probably avoided some of the noisy summer crowds as well!) There is a boat launch location right next door so there was some activity coming and going, but not enough to be distracting during our visit.
We did enjoy having our breakfasts and evening meals on the upper deck, and appreciated the scenic "wilderness" of the opposite shore, far more peaceful than a Lake Travis location might offer. It is worth noting that it is about a half hour drive to Austin, so don't plan to jump back and forth between the locations. There are local restaurants and services, however.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much.
We stayed at the house for two nights during rather cool spring weather, so didn't take advantage of the kayaking, swimming and other outdoor features the home offers during the warmer seasons. (Probably avoided some of the noisy summer crowds as well!) There is a boat launch location right next door so there was some activity coming and going, but not enough to be distracting during our visit.
We did enjoy having our breakfasts and evening meals on the upper deck, and appreciated the scenic "wilderness" of the opposite shore, far more peaceful than a Lake Travis location might offer. It is worth noting that it is about a half hour drive to Austin, so don't plan to jump back and forth between the locations. There are local restaurants and services, however.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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